Ok, so now we are getting somewhere
I told you... The XV8 head is fine!
The profile and size is spot on and will allow for rotation more easily if you do decide to go the MP shoulder mount route. I never liked either of the metal variants, but this is adequate to illustrate the point (your own plastic rendition would be better)
The Missile pods are working really well! Given the dimensions from front and side views, with more refinement, this could be set back deeper into the hull to make a more smooth profile. . however, one potential problem could be that once added- the side plan where the shoulder mount is, could become too flat and large an area.. with just a ball mount sticking out?
To remedy this, I would be looking at shrinking the size down of the pods to either 5 or 4 missiles and that would lend itself to more interesting 'aerofoil shapes' such as the rear intake on this:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catal ... GameStyle=This could go over the head or just stay either side?
The knees just are not working Jon. The problem is that they are too thick for the area in the first place. I would be working either adapting a stealth shoulder pad or sculpting up, forming a thicker shin area to balance not just the calf area, but also from a front angle, the transition from the large foot spread to the quite refined knee area. It is tricky i know, because the new foot design is so angular, but this will help make the suit a new design
Check out my old XV88.2 for ideas (even if you don't like the style/ design)
(I am also wandering about whether hip protection with 'flared' shins would be an idea?)
Otherwise, all good man!
cheers
Mark