{"id":11999,"date":"2013-12-11T18:03:09","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T23:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=11999"},"modified":"2013-12-12T20:33:28","modified_gmt":"2013-12-13T01:33:28","slug":"halo-toy-review-unsc-mammoth-part-3-removable-roof-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halofanforlife.com\/?p=11999","title":{"rendered":"Halo Toy Review: Mega Bloks UNSC Mammoth; Part 3 Removable Roof Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well here we are at the third of a four part review for the Mega Bloks UNSC Mammoth. It came together nicely in part two with the body being built. Now we move on to the removable roof panels.<\/p>\n

First up are a couple of pics showing the build for what will become the back flap of the rear roof. This enables a minifig sized warthog to fit into the rear of the model.\"MB
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\"MB<\/a>The above pic is of one of the side walls of the rear roof. The other side is the exact same but flipped. So as before, no need to show it as well until later, when it gets attached.
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\"MB<\/a>Here is the start of the back hinge that will be attached to the rear roof panel.
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\nHere it is finished.<\/p>\n

The next few pics are of the construction of the front wall of the rear roof panel.\"MB
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Next are all of the walls of the rear roof panel along with the base part of that roof itself.
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\nAs you can see by the above pic, we now have the spot where the Mini-Mac is going to be placed.<\/p>\n

\"MB<\/a>One of the sides of the rear roof starting construction.
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\nHere are both sides ready to be attached.<\/p>\n

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Now we’re ready for the rear flap to be attached!\"MB<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MB<\/a>Above shows a close-up of the hinges clamped together. With exception to the very edges, they hide the gap nicely from the roof to the flap.
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\"MB<\/a>The above pic shows where the rear roof panel is connected to. It rests nicely upon two hollow square grey pieces that keep it in place. As well the sides of the body keep it snugly fit. This is similar to how the Forward Unto Dawn set was done, with regards to it’s removable panels as well.
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\"MB<\/a>Shown in position. There should be NO gaps underneath. If there are, you haven’t quite fit it in properly. Believe me, it fits tight and right.
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\"MB<\/a>A look at the rear flap and rear ramp opening into the body of the Mammoth itself.
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\"MB<\/a>Here’s a full side view with the rear roof panel in place. Wow, is the Mammoth looking great or what?
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The next eight pics show the construction of the mid roof removable panel.\"MB
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\n\"MB<\/a>Here is the attachment point for the mid roof panel. Just as with the back, it too fits snugly onto a hollow grey square piece.
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\nAnd here it is attached. Apologies for the blurriness of the shot. At this point I was excited to get the front roof panel done that I didn’t go back and retake this shot as I should have.<\/p>\n

The final roof panel now starts being built!
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\nNot much to start, but it QUICKLY comes together.
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\nHeh, don’t you think this section looks like some kind of “Space Invader”? Oh, I should mention that in my excitement to get this done, I accidentally skipped a couple of steps and had to go back and rebuild things correctly.<\/p>\n

Here is a helpful tip when building large models like these: Have a coin or some other small object to place over the numbered step on the directions to remind you of where you are in the build process. ONLY move it to the next step when you are ready to continue to build.<\/p>\n

\"MB<\/a>Now at this point in the build of the front roof panel, I think it looks like a snake head. Copperhead??? LOL
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\nOh yeah! We’re getting to the “meat” of the roof panel’s build by adding in the green translucent part! (You all know I love transparent toys. That goes for parts too!)<\/p>\n

\"MB<\/a>Dang…it’s mostly hidden now. LOL. Ah well, the in-game vehicle calls for this as well.
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\"MB<\/a>At this point, I did come across a deformed part. The one circled did not fit properly. I did try to gently carve out some of the underside plastic to make it fit. After a bit I stopped. I figured it better to just call MEGA for a replacement part. (More on that in the fourth part of the review.)
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\"MB<\/a>And here we are at the last pic for this part of the review. \u00a0The Mammoth is almost done! It’s looking VERY buff and built to last!\u00a0
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I was so excited at being so close to being done with the build that I did complete it then. However, you’ll have to come back tomorrow to see the Mammoth finished. Along with that, I’ll show the minifigs that come with the vehicle.<\/p>\n

I hope you are finding this multi-part review helpful and\/or entertaining. Please let me know by commenting below. If you haven’t yet registered for HaloFanForLife.com, it’s FREE and easy to do so. Just send me an e-mail at: sal@halofanforlife.com asking to be registered. As well, include what you want your screen name and password to be. I’ll get you set up shortly there after.<\/p>\n

-Sal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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