Planetary Annihilation - Grenadier

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This model is based on the Grenadier unit from Planetary Annihilation. I like to call it the HellHound and wrote up a bit of fluff for it to make things more interesting. The HellHound HH54AT Anti-Tank Autonomous Area Defense Robot is the ideal piece of equipment to send along with any infantry platoon that might run into armored opposition. The twin linked auto-cannons turn even the hardiest armored target into swiss cheese with ease. Commissioned originally by the United Republic of the Americas the design was mothballed due to budget concerns during the great regression and later resold to the Orbital Defense Union who saw potential in the use of robotics. The ODU used them primarily as portable turrets in colonization and assault beachhead locations during the Grajat Conflict. The three legged design gives it the added stability necessary to rapidly fire the large weaponry mounts that it comes standard with. Standing roughly 4 meters tall (to scale) he's large enough to command authority but small enough to fit most standard commercial and military transports. This little puppy packs a wallop but won't bust your suspension when you're getting him into the field. Mobility is what he's all about. His three legs are good for a stable firing platform but they also serve to keep him moving at a steady 65kph when heading to a new firing position. The solar system of Syrius (The Dog Star) has seen many conflicts over it's incredibly rich resources. The most recent clash saw heavy use of the HH54AT with results that speak for themselves. Once the HH54AT was in position, that ground was never retaken without orbital bombardment. This is where it earned it's nickname "The HellHound" from it's tireless work dragging the enemy back to hell. Make sure he's on your side! Order for your local militia or ground force today! Assembly I suggest super glue for construction. See the image of the finished model for help with assembly. ** There is now an alternate leg model that skips the following steps. It is two parts but includes the FOOT, SHIN, KNEE, THIGH, and HIP models into those two parts. First assemble the legs by attaching KNEE to THIGH. Then FOOT to SHIN. Now combine these two new pieces together for a leg. Do this THREE times. Then attach HIP to CENTER three times. Now you can attach the three legs to the each of the three HIPs. Attach TORSO to CENTER. Attach HEAD to TORSO. SENSORS go on the back of HEAD. SENSORS has a small pin hole for you to add a piece of paperclip or wire as an antennae or you can leave it empty. BUTT to SHELLS and then add BARREL. There are TWO of each of these, one for left and one for right. Attach guns to HEAD and you're done.