Here is my interpretation of Toa Hagah Kualus:
Entry photo:
Front view:
Side view:
Back view:
Crouch:
Breakdown of weapons, arms and torso add-ons (the rest of the construction should be obvious from general photos and classical Metru build):
Breakdown of the Mask:
Comparison with Toa Hagah Norik (since I do not have Iruini). They are the same size, the only difference is produced by the mask, otherwise the Metru head, eyes and ball joint locations are the same. If case that is not sufficient, here is also a comparison with Norik using Iruini-style legs. You can see that even with the mask, Iruini would still be slightly taller:
Discussion:
Kualus is my favorite Toa Hagah, so I decided to make only him.
What you see here is Kualus of the Black Ice - named so after the effects of his Sub-zero Spear, which let’s him tap into negative absolute temperatures ( negative Kelvin - a real life phenomenon) to create Black Ice. Since negative absolute temperatures are always “hotter” than any positive temperature, Black ice is unmeltable by any addition of heat, no matter the amount. Despite its potency, Kualus must be catious not to drain himself, beacuse making Black Ice is taxing on his energies.
The Black Ice inspiration is reflected in Kualus’ colorscheme, white and black. This is complimentary with Norik Hagah who also uses large amounts of black in his build, and it incorporates black axles as well.
The metallic color I chose for his armor is silver. I tried to hive him unique armor shape, while still fitting with the other Hagah.
His weapons include a standard Rhotuka launching shield with which he can fire his Sensor Rhotuka. This spinner can receipt any and all sensory input the user would be able to percieve, and thus acts as an extension of Kualus’ senses for reconnaissance.
In his other hand is Sub-zero Spear with afformentioned ability. I wanted to give this spear a unique and recognizable silhouette:
His Great Mask of Rahi Control is in a shape of a previously unseen Great Kanohi. The design is an original custom technic-built contraption. No stress is being applied to any of the parts, except for the ones which are intended to be stressed = the rubber conectors. Maks is a perfect fit and does not wobble.
And that’s it! I hope you like it.
I give consent for my mask to be altered in the final group art if the artist chooses: No
I give consent for my metallic color choice to be altered in the final group art if the artist chooses: Yes
I give consent for my spear tip to be altered in the final group art if the artist chooses: No
It is appreciated!
