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\ Table of ContentsSection 1: Basic Robot Design ....................................................................................................5

Full Body: Start with a Human Shaped Figure ............................................................................ .....6Draw Robot-like Figures Using Only Basic PartsFull Body: Robots Comprised of Parts with Straight Lines ..............................................................8Head: Base the Design on a Face with Beveled Edges .................................................................10Head: Replacement and Omission .................................................................................................12Omission of Face PartsReplacement of the Head ItselfHead: Eye Shape and Size .............................................................................................................14Mechanical EyesPolygonal Type, Round Type, Rectangular TypeHead: Mouth ...................................................................................................................................16

Design Based on ShapeDesign Based on StructureHead: Nose and Ears ......................................................................................................................18Head: Neck ......................................................................................................................... .... ....... .20Shaft- and Hinge-type NecksCable- and Hose-type NecksTrunk: Body Basics .........................................................................................................................22Chest PatternsThe Art of DesignTrunk: Type1: Cylindrical Body........................................................................................................24Cylindrical Body VariationsTrunk: Type 2: Box-shaped Body .... ................................................................................................28

Box-shaped Body VariationsTrunk: Type 3: Board-shaped Body ............ .. ...... ......... ..... .................... ........................................... 32Board-shaped Body VariationsTrunk: Back .......................................... ... ...... ..... ....... ........ ............................................................. 36Basic Components of Transformable RobotsAttachable UnitsChest: Part 1: Inverted-triangle Type .......................................... ................................................... .38Chest: Part 2: Stand Type . . .. .. ...................................... ... ... .... ........................................ .40Chest: Part 3: Spherical type ........ .................... ................... .............................. ...............42Chest: Part 4: Square Type .......... ................. .................. ............................................... 44Hips: Part 1: ~ r i e f s Type .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............... .............. .. .. ........................................... 46Straight-line Composition/Angular TypeCurved-surface Composition/SphercalHips: Part 2: TType .............. .... . .. .. ....... .......................................... .48THip Joint VariationsTrunk: Special Body/Centipede Type ....... ........................................ 52Shoulder and Elbow Joints .. . ...... ........................................ 54

Arm FormsArms with Exposed Elbow JoiShoulders.... .................... .. . .Shoulder Joint CoversShoulder Pads/ArmorHands ........................ .... ....Basic Finger DesignArms: Overall Design . ...Optional Parts Variatlo

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HOW TO DRAW MANGA: Giant Robotsby Hikaru Hayashi, Go OfficeCopyright 2001 Hikaru Hayashi, Go OfficeCopyright 2001 Graphic-sha Publishing Co. , Ltd.Frst pub lished in 2001 by Graphic-sha Publishing Co ., Ltd.This English edition was published in 2001 byGraphic-sha Publishing Co ., Ltd.1-9-12 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku ,Tokyo 102-0073 JapanDrawing and production: Nariaki Funabori, Kazuaki Morita, Kouichi Kusano, Hajime Yoshida,

Takehiko Matsumoto, Hikaru Hagizuki , ChoujikuuajariCo ver drawing and coloring: Yukiharu Akimoto, Kouichi KusanoScenario and composition: Hikaru HayashiOriginal cover design: Eiji Co ., Ltd.Japanese edition editor: Motofumi Nakanishi (Graph ic-shaPublishing Co ., Ltd.)English edition editor:Glenn Kardy (Japanime Co. , Ltd.)English edition cover and layout: Shinichi lshiokaEnglish translation management: Lingua franca, Inc. ([email protected])Foreign language edition project coordinator : Kum iko Sakamoto (Graphic-sha Publishmg Co. , Ltd.)All rights reserved . No part of this publication may be reproduced.stored in a retrieval system , or transmitted in any form or by any means.electronic ,mechanical , photocopying , recording, or otherwise ,without the prior written permission of the publisher.

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I ull BodyI tart with a uma _ lgure Think of the parts of the body w_..:;- = = = = - - - - - - - - ~ ~ = = = ~ ~ ~ drawing.

DD c :JD[::J I 1~ c - 7~ u~ ~Drawing squarish partswill make it look more likea robot, i.e., man-made .

You are free to choose thesize , shape and balance ofthe parts .


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raw Robot-like Figures Using Only Basic Parts. Draw big, bold joints. Give the surface a strong metallic contrast.

Draw joints in a way thatmakes it look like there aremechanical parts inside.

Small, evenly spaced circlesresemble rivets.

Representation of metallic finish

Solid Light representa(emphasize shadows)

Reflection


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l ull Body I obo

Robot without corners cut off

Straight Lines A square partbecomes ametalllooking cube whthe corners arerounded off.

Cut diagonally.

Then draw dual contour lines. They shouldbe close together. This helps represent theshine of a smooth metallic edge.

Separating the lines at thecorners creates the samethree-dimensiona. effect.

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Example of finished block. Apply


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as drawn by selectively removingusing dual contour lines.Tonesto accent the metallic feel of the


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Head Base t e

Since a beveled image simplifies theunevenness of the face/head and is blackish, itis easy to apply this effect to a robot head bymaking the lines sharp and giving it a metallicquality.

eveled Edges

You can effectively express a metal-like cubic effect by using double linesfor the edges of the part of the headsignifying the hair.


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make it look likeJe armor is covering the, robot by making some: and some thin .

Heaviness and a robot-li e mo dedare created when you make some ofthe movable parts solid .

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Head I eplacement and Omission

Omission of Face Parts

Omission of one eye and the noseYou are free to choose the shape of the head.

e eyes. ears, nose andechanical parts.

The ears, nose and mouth are often omitted. OmiSSion of the nose and mouth


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Replacement of the Head Itself Use everyday objects to give your robot an unexpectedly familiar face.

Say "Cheese! "


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I Head I ye Sha

Bothe

One eye

Mechanical Eyes

Goggles type

Straight line

Plate glass type

) ~ ...J. t--Curved line~ ~ ~ ~Spherical-lens typeCamera lenses and headlights can be used for mechamcal eyes.

ree basic shapes:c1rcles.

Round/oval type

O Q 000Com bination/Gogglestype

For the round-lens type, youshould draw an entireeyeball.


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Polygonal type Round type Rectangular type

Concave type Convex type

Decide whether the eyes are concave or convex.


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B rnThere are two mouth shapes .

Convex type

Front example

Other mouth designs

drawVmg a robotic mouth: One is toat connect the nose and mouth, .....,,.,.,.,ship to the overall structure of the

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ign Based on Structure

Use the shape of a humanskull as a point of reference .

the robot's mouth is open , the bottom shouldbe shaded to create a sense of depth .

Door type,es left and right) Circular shutter type(opens and closes like a camera lens)


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Front e

Side view

Upward view

Downward view

sed on basic beveled shapes. Oressronal manga artists often omit

~ Inverted-triangular -


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ears are generally rectangular ore them simple.

phone-and-antenna type

Human ears stickout from thehead .

Robot ears are

Drawing the ears near the middle ofthe head will make the robot lookhuman.

Horn-shaped type


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S a -

Replace headlightwith head

-ee basic neck types]__ _QBic neck Thin neck

Camera tripod

Basic structure: The shaft is surrounded by armor.

Protective cover usedinstead of armor


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le- and Hose-type Necks

The cables contain wires.

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It looks like the robot is in formaintenance if you draw cables and

Representing twisting

The cables and hosestwist as the head turns.


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Two-part typeChest part \ )

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epart combining the chest, stomach 2parate parts.

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Board-shaped body

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The special"centipede-t) :body consistsmultiple parts

QODInverted triangle Stand Oval Square

Briefs typeChest Patterns

Inverted triangle type

When designing the body of arobot, think about the shape asseen from the side as well asthe front. A robot can have atotally different look dependingon the thickness even if thedesign and shape look the samefrom the front.

UST type

Side view

0Irregular cone

0ormalbox

0 The I type isskeleton of thebriefs type andsimplifiedI type the T type.


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eArt of Design_loose body Ooe.

Acombinationof an invertedtriangle chestand 1-type hips

Cylindrical-body type

Head and body balanceThe robot will look more intim idatmgthe head is relatively smaller to theOOdyo oGood Bad


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( Trunk I ype 1: Cylidrawn 1rom a va: ,

Front

Location of head

As seen from above

Carefully choose the locations ofthe arms and legs so they n oonatural yet strong when the robois viewed from the ground up.

Stde

he classic "potbellied" robot. It -o draw stocky, solid robots usinge.

Back


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trunks look more intimidating than those


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type


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Trunk Type 2: Box-shaped Body makes it easy to draw a roboI I OJ The box type tends to be heavy.

Looking downfrom front

Looking downfrom behind

0Side Back


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erful composition since it is easy to draw in perspec

Use an inverted stand-type body with a largetop surface even if theview is from below.

Typical view from above


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Trunk Type 3: Board-shaped Body by making it sharp while also thir I I D ttempt to make the most of this about adding unevenness.

Front

Looking downfrom front

Looking up frombehind

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Board-shaped Body Variations

This type is suited to sharp,speedy robots.


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One approach is to imaginethe flapping of wings orarms when designing a robotwith a thin trunk.


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( Trunk I ack Equip your robot with an array of mechanical devices.

Pying device such as a et packBasic Components of Transformable Robots

ec anical docking type

Asimple back that looks likenothing is there

Claw, hook, etc.

SupportChoose parts thatcomplement the body type .

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Part with the samesurface as the bac

Weapons, fuel tanks, etc.


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ttachable Units

Pressure-attachmentunits stay in place. g magnetic forceSInor suction.ttachmentressure-type a

ample of claw-type:achment

Back

Claw type Underbelly

The claw type is b a s ~ d on a. le backpack design.1mp


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IChest I art 1: Inverted-triangle Type \ : ]

Front Side

Male form

Back

A broad-shoulderecrobot should havestrong ,well-desig -side and top surfaa

This sleek shape isideal for drawingrobots that transform


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Close-up view of the back ofa transformable robot.


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Chest Part 2: Stan

Front

Back

e stand-type chest enhances theginali ty of the lower body.

Side

- s suited to tank-type robots andtal robot designs.

3-D view


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Chest Part 3 Sphericallype Q T is shape is suitable for drawing all types___ ~ - ~ - - . : . : . . : . of robo s.

Front Side Back


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Chest Part 4: Square Type equipment to a square-shaped chest.I t is easy to attach a variety of parts and optiorv '[0 D .: :r L [ ]

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p s Part 1 . Brl"efs Tiype Q Te ds o e comical. Suited to manga-type robo s ra e than realistic robots.-Straight- line Composition/Angular Type

Front Side Bottom

Typical structure


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Composition/Spherical Type

00Front Side Bottom


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Hips Part 2: TType ~ This type is ideal for drawing combat robots.The trick is toadd a straightline forreference.

Typical hip jointstructure


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THip Joint Variations

It is easy to addskirt-type armor tothe hips.


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Open armor


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S p e c i a l Body/Centipede lype U s ~ this body type to design original ,umque robots.

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Shoulder and Elbow JointsI

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Use the ar s of cranes and excavators as areference .

Movement of entire arm

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Rotating joint at base


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m Forms They are based on prisms and cylinders.

e arm structure resemblesof a crane .

Prism type

with Exp sed Elbow JointsCylinder type


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Shoulders

a.'Til is merely attached to the"' and can only move upn.

der design with traditionalon a owing upward and

..n ard movemen only.Shou lder Joint Coverse bas1c idea isCO'Ier the ointtil armor such

as a shou lderpad.

Rubber cover

Groove lines givethe impression ofsmoothdirections .

Think of the arm as cranesitting on top of a shoulder.Forward and backwardmovement is possible inaddition to upward anddownward movement. When the crane is placecon its side, the arm can

move in all directions,albeit awkwardly.

Ashoulder joint emphasizm:rotation. Crane-like m o v e m eis possible .

Cover the shoulders witharmor. You can create a senseof uniformity by designing thearms and upper body at the


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Pads/Armor

Belt and shield type

Affixed withrivets


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Hands

Cranes and claws

The direction of the sheers is changed expansion and contraction of the shaft

Opening and closing of the blades iscontrolled by upward and downwardmovement of pistons.

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Opens when wire is pulled andcloses when wire is let out.

Opens and closeswith wire alone.


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Basic Finger Design

Square base Cylindrical basewith enlargedjointsConical conetype

Fingers are sometimesdetachable.

Cylindrical and square types

Cylindrical fingerswith accordion-type joints give theimpression of anorthodox human-type robot.

An overall squareform enhances themechanical feel.


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I Arms I verall Design

Cylindrical andsquare

Cylindricalexterior

Squareexterior

Emphasis ofmuscular form

Change the girth ofthe upper and lowerarms.


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Legs


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The toes aresolidly built.


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Short, Fat Legs Stocky legs create a sense of stabir .

Good Bad

Optional crane-type support legs

Acombination of mesh and matting createsthe dull shine of metal.Drawing the bottom of supportlegs solid black makes themlook heavy and hard.


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Slender Legs Draw the legs and feet large so that they are shaped like those in the illustrations below.

Form

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s best to start by choosing the shape of - . . . - ~


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Leg Design Skeleton frameBalance

The legs will look better if you make the kneeshigher.

echanical joint

Front view

The leg will look like a high-techtool if the frame is thick and ahydraulic shaft is exposed .

Side view

This is the basic leg structure. Choosethe girth and the number and positionsof shafts according to your tastes and


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Front Back

ternal structure: Make minor adjustments toangle and position of shafts. Addpplemental parts to create the effect of a

Side

Cover movable parts witharmor.


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Representation of Metamc Surfaces

Glossy etal

econtrast between black and whiter esents shining metal, while lowerings creates the sense of metal or plastics me.

Matted Metal


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Plastic Rough surfaces Smooth surfaces Rusted/Worn metal

The feel of a solid is sometimesexpressed by shaving or clipping tones.Metallic Surfaces

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Use spotting to expressgrime and aworn look. Youcan apply gradation and/ornormal mesh tones overthis.You can also expressmetallic surfaces using onlysolid colors and straightlines.


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Using Tones to Create Curve E ec s r ss curve lines by using a combination oferes cones and cylinders.(\

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Step 1

Basic tones are applied to define the curves .


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Completed robot. Deformed tones wereapplied to emphasize the metallic look.


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Design Based on Medieval Armor assc suit of armor can be rendered into aoder -day mecha by simplifying and deforminge arts without significantly altering the overall

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Underarm and seam of sleeveless undergarmer

Different version of shoulder pad andsleeveless undergarment

Thigh protectors and knee pads


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Use the helmet lines to form the head.

Make joints movable.

Emphasize sturdiness byextending and thickeningthe shoulders.

Leave theoriginal linesin place.

Create three-dimensional effects{thickness andhardness) by addinglines such as these.


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Arrangement of Swords, Axes andSpears for Use with Robots

Metal shaft

Use lines such as thisto express a hard-plastic, three- Seamdimensional effect.

Lens-shaped tip

VOQ,""'""' eapons should retain their original overalleature m1nor modifications to make them

Applying tones to a bladeand planing will make itlook like a laser blade.

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Making the handle look l1ametal shaft will give itmechanical feel.Beam saber

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You can give beam sabersan optional energy pack.


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Small tools used to make a robotlook more mechanicalShafts

Plain typeCords

Type withseams/grooves

Skeletal arm using shafts and cords


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Robots Based on Combat Uniforms Spec1aHorces style. Refer to space suits anddi ng suits.

Backpack Parachute

Gloves are thick and sturdy and haveprotective cushions on the back.

Machine guns andpistols

Boots featureshin guardsand thicksoles.


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Make pads onthe backs of thehands and kneeslook mechanical.

Thick soles ksturdy. rna e robots look

can be a .ymmetncal.

Backpacks oftenhave jet boostersand awing .

Hand weapon

Side view ofelbow joint


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Design of Head You can use a pi o s ...design a robo- s face.

Redesigned to looklike the head of arobot


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Weapons Base stance and grip on actual pose.

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single finger can double asbarrel of a gun capable ofboth bullets and laser

Arm CannonsThe arm is equipped withbarrels and magazines.

Gattling type

Cannon type

Laser type

Hand Missiles/Handguns


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Magazine Arrangements Apply magazines and loading systems to robot armweapons .

Exchange/removal ofmagazine Magazine variations

Machine guns

Hand- or armtype guns

tArrows indicatemagazine slots


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Exchange and transformation of options

Barrel variationsBody

Energy Guns

Actual gun

You can get a variety of shapes by exchanging andcombini barrels and stocks.

Magazines

Stock variations

Various Futuristic Guns

They can fire anything fromsonic energy to heat wavesto laser beams.


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turret

type

p of self-propelledgun

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Missiles-. 4s:==, ~

Sidewinder

~5Attachment of missiles is simple.

Doublemissiles canbe attached ina variety ofways .


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Transportation Units Common items such as skates can be transformed__________ into high-tech conveyances. ~ ~ ~

A ransportationunit that therobot wears as abelt

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with tires have the same form as inline skates.

The tire is in standby mode.

The shoe comes to a stop .


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Using Ski Boots and Bindings as Catapults

Catapult

They usually come in a set of two placed side by side


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robotits feet.

The bindings unlock asthe robot blasts off.


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Changing Lower Body Parts Transportation devices can be attached in place of thelower body.

Basic style Detach upper and lower body.

You are free to choose any transportation device.

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The robot does not even need alower body at first.

Marine type

Tank type

Hovercraft type

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Flying Parts and Wings There are two types of wings :Those that are vertical tothe body and those that are horizontal to the body.

Attaching nozzlesand wings to abackpack createsa flying unit.~

ings vertical to the body

Equipped withvertical wings

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Wings horizontal to the body

Propulsion nozzles

Rocket engine

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Jet engine

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Horizontal wings

BackSide

Wings are drawn frommany different angles,so design them as seen~ ~ ~ ~ ~ from the top , bottom ,back, front and side .

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TransformersJet fighters

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Create a robot by combining parts from jet fighters, cars and otherobjects. Make use of the original objects' characteristics.

If you design a robot by clearlycombining parts from other mechanicaldevices, it will look like the robot hascombined with another robot ortransformed into another machine.


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Make use of car parts at the joints.

Motorcycles

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Color Expression and Special Effects Color is e x p r e s ~ e d in terms of differences in grayones (dark or light). When you make a black-andwhite copy of a color picture, the colors will be gray

Yellow

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Use that as a reference.

White

In this illustration , the robot'sentire body radiates light.

Accent the reflections byusing solid black.

Black - SolidRed , green 30%(dark colors) C J 25%Purple, blue c:::J 20%Gold *Increase contrast of gold by planing

dark tone. Should combine with solid .Light blue CJ 15%Yellow CJ 10%Silver C J 5%White, light C J White (0%)*In general, use dark tone for dark colors andstrong colors and light tone for light colors. Youshould have contrast in at least two places, i.e. ,dark/light (apply, do not apply, etc.).

Black


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Flames and BackfireRed flames

Blue and white flames

Normal eye

Air/jet blast

Flames and hot air

Shining red

Red accompanied by explosion

Ink splatters are an effective wayFast-streaming red to depict an explosion.

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Explosions and Smoke

1.Make a rough sketch 2. Draw with pen

3. Apply finishing touches, includingtones and white at the center.

Drawn with ruler Drawn with free hand I

. Make the smoke look like it emanatesfrom the center of the explosion .

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Explosion withflying dirt

Light at instant ofexplosion

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View of head andshoulders from above

ChestCore/movable unit

Left arm

Upper body Right arm


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Attach Shin PartsReinforce legs withhydraulics, armor, flyingaids, etc.

The appearance differsdepending on the angle.


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Flying Robots Swap flying devices with the head to emphasize the primary function of the robot.

Use basic parts for thechest and arms.


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Attach wings

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This design is based on thewings of a moth .

When designing robots that can fly,first consider the basic shape of anairplane. This will make the designappear realistic.107


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Add Joints to Connect Machines

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Connecting a hovercraft

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Legs connected to a foundation

Tractor wheels connected to afoundation

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Robots with Tires Leave the original head and arms.The robot will look like a completely different machine ifyou put armor on the body and make the lower body a tire mechanism.

Tractor wheels

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Heavy-duty off-roadtires based on dumptruck or tractor tires .

The overall form willbe completely differentif you make the shape ~ ~ ~ " 'of the tire treadunique.

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Body Lines There are two ways to approach deformation ofphysical characteristics .

Nude base

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To improve thebalance , draw the busta little higher than itwould be in real life.

Removing roundnessStraight line type . Draw as if the entire body wascovered with a combination of iron plates. Thiscreates the look of a classic robot.

Curved approachUse mainly curved lines to accentuatethe curved surfaces and roundness ofthe body. Look at mannequins orfigurines for inspiration.


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The head of a robot withno hair will look small , soraise the shoulders , hipsand bottom to improvethe balance.

The back and bottom of robots drawn with straightlines also have no roundness. Make the shoulderssquare and the hands and feet like prisms.

The curved type resembles an artist 'ssketching mannequin. For a basicdesign, make the joints and movableparts simple spheres.113


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Designing BreastsHuman

Cubic/armored type

Mannequin/android type

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Bust VariationsI

Cubic/armored type

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BottomsHuman

Cubic/armored type(!

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Designing Faces and Hair

~ ~ j v - -Human Three-dimensional cast type Wire/cord type

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Human

Three-dimensional cast type

Movable block type

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Designing Body PartsMannequin block type Robot-like prism type Metallic muscle type

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Think of a metalliccylinder.

Remove a part of the outerlayer to expose the innerskeleton frame .

Tones give the finishedillustration ametallicsheen.


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Mannequin block typeThis type of robot looks kindbecause it makes use ofroundness similar to that ofthe human body.

Robot-like prism typeThis type of robot looks likean unrefined machinecovered with metal plates.

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Design Based on FashionUnderwear and Body Suit Lines


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Bunny Girl Motif

This is how it lookswhen you change theleg parts.

Design while makingthe form consistent.

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Skirts and Blouses

Choose the location ofthe crotch at therough-sketch stage.

In this type the skirt124 and hips are solid.

Rough sketch of hairornament and pigtail

Hole in shoulder joint. Addingholes is a technique to makea robot look mechanical, butit sometimes results in acluttered design.

The skirt is an option ,which means it canbe removed.

Aclose-upreveals thethickness ofthe metal.


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ACharacter Done in Metallic Will Become a Robot. Drawing reflections on skin (solid shading)and applying gradation tone will create thefeel of a robot.

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