Hey look its a really good tridax moc! Can u tell em how to build it?
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I might be able to do a how-to in the future once I am done filming for bionicle shadows in the sky (ignition 3)
wait.You filmed those masterpieces of videos?
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No I did not. However, NoahProductions has shown a lot of support towards the project for its level of quality compared to the previous films
Wow, this is great!
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I am glad you like it
Didnât expect this post to blow up so recently. I guess it might be due in part with the contests. Regardless I will indulge you all with a written review about this model. Let us begin.
Hello fellow compatriots to yet another MOC! This time I will be showing you the one of the first up to scale MOC of Makuta Tridax. At least since June 8th of 2020. Which comes to show how long this model has lingered. Standing at a height of 12.25 inches (31.115 CM) tall to the head and with a wingspan of 22.5 inches or 57.15 CM, it is certainly a heavy unit. As a disclaimer if you donât feel like reading the link to watch the video is still active and can be viewed at anytime.
The model was made solely for presence and stability for stop motion purposes. As such with the images provided in this post show just how stable this MOC truly is. Of course given the design purpose for having it used in animation has allowed the figure a great level of articulation while keeping true to the 2008 aesthetic. Due to that, the model lacks any fabric in the wings as to not make things difficult when it comes to keying but also keeping true to 2008. Though I kept my best in limiting the usage any 08 sockets. Though great in terms of friction they might be too brittle if anything were to fall during filming. Especially for a figure at this size. The wings can also naturally unfurl and can hold their weight very effectively for any shot. Furthermore Tridax comes packaged with his trademarked Tridax pod! It can be ejected from his chest using a custom torso build. A torso which I might add is not an 08 makuta torso. Instead, Tridax utilizes a Inika torso for the tippy top of his torso build laying flat. Akin to the Skrall we know and love so much but with a twist.
Well that is all I have to say so if you are curious about what animation this guy is going to be in, just follow your intuition. Canât really advertise here due to guidelines. But it has to do something about a car ignition? Faber ignition? shrek 2 ignition? I donât know I forgot. I look forward to chat with you all some more.
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i hope itâs this one
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Hi, I love this moc. I based my own Tridax off of it as a homage. Let me know what you think 
Its gone through several iterations (at least five) and Iâve always used yours as the base example without trying to mimic it 100%. I found the YouTube video quite helpful in informing elements of the design.
Thank you for giving me inspiration, I hope you enjoy!
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I love how you were able to retain your own style in this build. Focusing more on curves verses the angular composition mine has, while keeping the overall flow. And the 2004 aesthetic of the wings with the tubes is a very nice touch.
Using the hordika torso to mimic the horizontal Inika torso is a nice touch while keeping the color scheme consistent as well. Especially since you used the 08 torso in your version. You did a really nice job
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I also wanted to say this moc of yourâs is the first moc that I ever saw this mask being used and I wanted to create my own Makuta out of the mask, and I did. I made Makuta Vita thanks to you creating such a striking Makuta moc. Great job on the insane amount of articulation. 
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Thank you! I tried my best for trying to retain a set-like feeling which helped greatly with stability. The chunk that this Moc has certainly helps in complimenting the Kanohi. Big cheeked masks can be hit or miss with some mocs.
Regardless I look forward to seeing your Makuta! Love seeing more building utilizing the makuta variant of the Olmak
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I think this moc still hits very hard and very well, if youâre ever interested in painting the mask, I would recommend painting in between the teeth, because it really makes it pop even more. Hopefully soon Iâll be able to take some new photos soon too. Otherwise I should be taking new pictures of the Scraterra today.
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