Wandering Watchtower Mech | Wild Imaginary West

#WildWest #Monster #Mech
After last week's build, I was inspired to create another mech to add to my Wild West. I love building mechs.
The idea was a mobile watchtower or outpost that patrols the tundra.
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[@Khalagata]

Since it's used for Monster Hunting, you could call this a Stalker. Not only for the meaning of that word, but because it could be a contraction of Stilt Walker as well. Stiltwalker was my first idea. =)

[@leonrostron2746]

Stalker sounds good for the two-legged walker

[@Vegvysyr]

Great idea, also because it kinda walks on "stalks"!

[@louiscypher4186]

@@tiffanyrockwell2239 He could call it a "Scout" seeing that it's a mobile whilst still fitting the same concept of observation.

[@jaidengomez4493]

I like the name

[@Tate8294]

Yeay

[@bobbystudios4014]

The more this world continues to grow, all I can think of is an awesome open world game. I mean that would be so cool if you could customize your own mech and ride around in it, hunting monsters for extra cash on the side.

[@insanegamer1283]

That would be a amazing game

[@hoguemr]

RDR with mechs and monsters. Take my money!

[@earlware4322]

Sounds like a great game. Where do I sign up for that waiting list?? 😁

[@THESLlCK]

like RDR, hunt showdown, and star wars mixed together IM SO IN

[@deeznuts-kw6yv]

So I would imagine it would be the result of what would happen if Titanfall, red dead redemption and monster hunter had a threesome and birthed this game

[@nathancollier6182]

Another incredibly impressive build! Have you considered adding a train station / Wild West train to your town collection? I think you could work wonders with that duo.

[@hoguemr]

Yes! That would be awesome. With a monster transport cage car

[@nathancollier6182]

@@hoguemr yes! Maybe instead of a cattle train, a line of similar train cars designed for carrying monsters back East that have been captured/hunted.

[@crzapyb1937]

It needs to be an armored train, since it is a dangerous land.

[@Hehe.3.]

Do you know of a type of machine called a “strandbeest”?It’s a wind powered walking machine with multiple legs. A walking train using this type of locomotion would be cool to see.

[@azza465]

Have you seen kabaneri of the iron fortress? Well I feel a train similar to the one on that show would be a awesome idea to add to the wild west monster world.

[@PanAndScanBuddy]

The Bob Ross of model improv is back once again to layer on details and impress the shit out of us! If my father was still alive this would be his favorite series hands down. He loved sci fi and westerns so much. Thank you for sharing your hobby time with us.

[@PearlJam2k6]

Love the concept, and i think that "Strider" would be a good name because of the long legs. I easily imagine this one being able to take long range trips in shorter times compared to other mechs, or be used as a scouting mech ahead of hunting parties with heavier, beefier mechs.

[@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462]

Every time I hear "strider" I think immediately of Half-Life 2. Go for something else. Of course that's just my opinion.

[@aGentleUser]

I also favor strider, but do not think they're fast. But maybe they can handle all terains including swamps or can be used going thru forest and collecting things which hang higher in the trees.

[@Aguythatlovescentaura]

@@sonofeyeabovealleffoff5462 Scout is better and I got this name from another person in comments.

[@PrometheusV]

@@aGentleUser That thing could also be used as a mobile ice fishing hut, those slim legs should be great to break through the ice so that you can make your way into the middle of the lake. And when i hear Strider i think of a Silt Strider from Morrowind, which even looks incredible similar

[@zanzen1573]

If you’re trying to keep with the more ‘frontier’ style names, I’d advise calling this an E.L.K, maybe part of a larger naming system for stilt-legged mechs based off of deer/ungulates?

[@THESLlCK]

I was thinking moose but elk or reindeer works just as well

[@ijoel6747]

Caribou?

[@Werewolf_Korra]

I was thinking beasts of burden. These are machines fulfilling the purpose that an animal would serve. So a Camel, maybe.

[@darktemplar1621]

I agree

[@darktemplar1621]

Maybe it should de a horse tipe animal name such as : gazelle , antílope, elk/moose ,deer etc…

[@otomatonesattheendoftime2396]

These mechs are used for long term monster hunting in extreme terrain, such as snow, heavy rain, swamps, and large mountains. Unlike other monster hunting vehicles, these act more like tree stands, allowing hunters to get a good view on a monster from a longer distance. Inside the main cabin, all of these mechs have a built in stove and radio, as well as a place to sleep, and store weapons/food. The crane on the back can attach to crates to lift supplies, but they are most notably used to attach to hunters, allowing them to do repairs on the mech without the need to stop.

[@RedStrayHound]

Maybe used to get the horse up and down too?

[@lechking941]

@@RedStrayHound i suspect the horse is teathered visa just a rope hanging form the venteral strut or something.

[@KingYurtleOfTurtle]

Having this house-on-a-mech seems like something a prospector would use to stake his claim, since it offers more shelter than a mule, while still allowing the prospector to travel quickly and race to good claims. If prospectors were one of the first groups to use this type or mech, maybe it could be called a claim jumper?

[@mercwiththemouthsnewphone6798]

Oh boy, I'm already imagining some wacky crap that goes down with these things, especially while hunting monsters. Picture this, pair of guys chasing a scorpion stampede, and then "You mount a HARPOON GUN on dad's CLAIM JUMPER!?" "Well yeah, it's not like he was using it for much."

[@Tietokone102]

I like imagining the controls for these mechs. If they have limited autopilot for easy to traverse terrain and climbing and uneven terrain needs a pilots percision

[@ZAKUZAKU1]

Oh believe me i can imagine "autopilot". "Hey otto! Get up here so i can sleep!" "Coming boss!"

[@nanoreaper5002]

Incredible build since wagon mech are called mules you could keep the same theme going for the larger 4 legged mechs and call them Oxen since those animals in the old west were used pull the larger wagons. also I like how you ad safety features like hand rails

[@Weez-2_The-Beez]

I will add a second vote to calling these larger mechs Oxen👍

[@juz4kix]

Third to the motion.

[@katmom49]

I really need to see this movie…

[@cjgidman]

...or read the book

[@TomJones0065]

These are always a Wonder to watch, AMAZING. You really should sit down and write a short story of this world! It would BECOME A BEST SELLER! I'd BUY IT! These are EPIC!! SAVED!!! As always!! Fav!!

[@sammimadanat9693]

I love this mash up. I see an entire drama series, part "Wild, Wild West", part "Predator".

[@chrispixart4647]

I swear I love this stuff. I could watch it all day. I can't wait until you have enough built were you can actually tell a story with all of them. Hopefully there's a way you can show one of the mechanics actually catching one of these monsters like the fight scene in action.

[@Alex-Sews]

I am consistently delighted by these WIW-verse builds, especially with how strong OSHA is in this universe. Of course anyone striding across a frozen tundra full of monsters needs to have proper work safety. No reason to add yet another thing that can kill you.

[@earlware4322]

IKR? I know if I was a pilot on this mech i would really learn to appreciate that handrail. I just hope that the driver's seat has seatbelts!

[@glennthegamerx]

My 18th birthday is today and I was so happy to see you post about you imaginary wild western world. It's my favorite theme you do on the channel. Keep up the amazing work man!

[@brickless1372]

this might be my favorite mech build you've done!

[@darrenellerton9219]

I have to agree, best so far for me!

[@euansmith3699]

"When I felt pain, I knew it was time to stop drilling..." 😂😂😂 The characterful modelling and droll commentary make these videos a real pleasure. I really like the bent wire used for railings, pipes and complex cable runs.

[@animatorxstudios100]

I don't know if I can call this "my favorite video" from you, but it IS the video that hooked me, and it's these sort of dioramas that I love from you.

[@6FTCloser]

I'm a simple man; I see a mech build, I hit the like button. Great build!

[@zombiefriend]

This one was super cool. I really like the snow/ice motif.

[@KainenUtt]

Your builds are incredibly impressive, but it’s your dry humor that keeps me coming back! I totally lost it at “I made sure to keep my thumb underneath so that when I feel pain, I know to stop drilling.” Loving the Imaginary Wild West series! The way you made those UV resin icicles was genius.

[@nathanfumagalli5775]

Really like this one. The snow and icicles was a nice touch

[@LaserGadgets]

I read mech, I click like...

[@them4309]

Everything you do is good. The snow and ice really takes the immersion and storytelling to another level.

[@De-sonrosados-dedos]

This is one of the best mech designs i have ever seen. I love that Dalinian aesthetic you gave it. The design of the legs is amazing. I can already imagine a whole faction of Russian settlers coming from Alaska with mechs of this type that are good to move in tundras and frozen lands.

[@tavinprice2310]

This is one of my favorite series on KZbin. The world building is FANTASTIC

[@LePondLaDuck]

That icicle technique is very nice. Simple but effective

[@MrGoose-ic6vv]

This is one of my favorite ones yet! I loved it so much

[@BallisticMelissa]

This is legit my favorite build of all time.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

The greeblies on that mech really make it believable, love details like that.

[@AlexLopez-jy7ro]

This totally looks like something that would come up as humanity learns to manage the icy wilderness in this setting and maybe a setting like frostpunk. I love it man!

[@bjbresulla]

I'm loving the western monster hunter series. I think since the mules are smaller and named after a beast of burden then the larger one should share the same trait. One larger beast of burden is a camel but that could be for a specific water carrier. I recommend this larger type be called Yaks.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Your world-building is beyond next-level.

[@frankierzucekjr]

Very cool. I really like how you come up with this stuff. I also liked the snow/frosty parts as well. It really shows its in the wild. Very cool. Maybe make a huge fortress. The guitar strings is one of the coolest add ons I've seen yet, it's like they were made to be pipes and railings lol

[@chrishechtl8330]

I love the idea of this thing climbing up a mountain to an overlook position. Okay, now you've got me wondering if all those other buildings you've done have legs tucked up under them. It would be wild to see the entire town uproot itself and walk away like some sort of herd... git along little doggie!

[@penguinista]

Wow! You blew my mind with the idea of legs tucked up under all the buildings. So brilliant. It was right there in front of me, but I would never have seen it.

[@windingclover3562]

I could imagine one of those giant mechs having to head to head against some kind of monster, a giant beast slowly lumbering out of the forest or something. Gotta say you have made one awesome world bursting at the seams with potential. Didn't think I'd like a steampunk wild west but I changed my mind immediately.

[@AimedJester]

Glad you committed to the frosty and snowy look. Turned out great!

[@SethRuh]

Yeah, I'd really like to see a diaroma where the monsters win one, like a tipped mech rummaged and turned into a monster hide out! Awesome work man

[@Lippitydo]

I think you should call these protective-warning mechs Canaries. Kind of a nod to the canary being brought into the mine shaft to alert miners of dangerous gasses. That's my vote!

[@michaelerickson7364]

This is one of the most imaginative builds I’ve seen in a long time. I would love to visit this world.

[@StolenAlias]

I love this universe you created, its like Star Wars, the witcher, and rdr all in one universe

[@Mancombseepgood69]

Please never stop making these,it just gets better and better !!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That snow and ice was so satisfying. Very cool man.

[@aFurtiveBoi]

Came back to comment on what was probably one of the first videos that I stumbled on for your channel. Instant subscription for me back then. Keep up the great work.

[@expl0486]

This is the only KZbin series that i watch on sight, when a new video comes out, i think. Love the content, love the universe

[@codybielik1838]

I wish this was a movie/video game. Such a wonderful brain child of an idea.

[@fodnium]

So glad I found your channel, love your work! I suggest a tadpole roast on the lake shore (think "shore lunch") The men would be "fishing" man sized tadpoles with frog gig harpoons while a giant mama frog watches while floating nearby. Perhaps some sort of fishing reel mech would be in use. Keep up the great work!

[@penguinista]

Excellent suggestion! Making the babies of the monsters the size of walrus or hippos is a delightful way to underline the scale difference between them and humans. And there might be model sets out there with tadpoles and frogs in relevant scale, which is a feature lacking from most ideas I read on here.

[@atin8996]

This turned out pretty awesome. Those large monsters are huge. This things size definitely makes sense. I'm sure it helps spy those huge monsters before they so you too. Watchtower wouldn't be a bad name itself.

[@thefinalsurvivur6161]

I love how the mech turned out! A wonderful blend of wild west and sci-fi

[@thestoryteller1920]

dude i would love to see a full scale video of this entire world. IF it was a movie i would watch it all the time!!!!

[@IgorVonE]

You need to start selling t-shirts with "Took it outside and primed it." and "And called it good."

[@louiskasperski9250]

This specific model reminds me of Frostpunk with all the snow. I think i might start my own model creation with the idea of that world. I can't get over how beautiful the snow looks on the model!

[@alexhetherington8028]

This wild west universe would make an amazing film.

[@WakkasLove]

I'm so in love with your Wild West stuff. I'm going to actually be sad if/when you move on.

[@oOPTICKZz]

I think it would be a AWESOME idea to take one of your awesome models, and send it to a popular mini painter to see what they can do. I think the end product would be so cool!

[@abcgefp]

Might be my favorite so far. I think the icicles sent it over the top. Wonderful.

[@g0ldenant]

I can't get enough of these. I love the story and world you're building up and everything looks amazing.

[@RealGoogOogGaming]

These mechs and landscapes keep getting better and better!

[@KnarbMakes]

I'm digging how you're melding the current time of year into the theme of each build in the series. It's starting to feel like winter out there (at least where I live)

[@stacychapman2884]

Well done looks great

[@benkylo8015]

Just when I think you can't out do yourself, bam, a new video hits my feed. Incredible work!!

[@muskel-john9189]

This channel is pure gold! There may be other modelling youtubers who use more sophisticated techniques, but the pure creativity shown here is just amazing.

[@Boomerangguy100]

Absolutely amazing. I like the dynamic pose. This should be a graphic novel.

[@Berserkerworks]

This series just keeps getting better and better

[@mistac5050]

Another home run Caleb! Love the scale of this thing compared to the rider on the ground. Everything looked appropriately icy and frozen. And your backstories are just as interesting as the builds themselves, making the world even more fleshed out.

[@nikgrid]

Mate! You out did yourself. Rider & Strider! brilliant!

[@tcemedic100]

You’re awesome attention to detail is impeccable!! Lover watch you transform nothing into something. Can’t wait for next week’s episode on Boylei Hobby Time.

[@aaronbockelmann2331]

Man, I would so love to play an open-world-monster-hunting-exploration-RPG in this setting!

[@Aprl521]

I really enjoy your videos, especially the fact that you give each piece a story. I look forward to the continuing of your weird wild west.

[@THESLlCK]

the false front was a great touch, really appreciate the inclusion of that lol

[@bretthiebert3512]

This gives me heavy Frostpunk vibes, and I love it! Good work! I absolutely adore this series, as well as your worldbuilding.

[@DobbsyLondon]

Me too bud

[@scottphillipy9831]

Absolutely amazing work my friend, with that puff of smoke I was waiting for it to start moving. Thanks for sharing.

[@Valeska11]

This one with this snow touch is amazing.

[@ez8boi951]

The cocktail forks are a brilliant touch!

[@CATLAUNCHER3000]

i imagin this in the middle of a monster hunting party camp keeping watch with a few mules parked around it love this build and the world you are building it is awsome keep it up i always look forword to your vids

[@robwoodke6592]

Fascinating. I’m at that point where I can’t wait to see the next project.

[@PyrozPlayground]

This is just ridiculous! Well done, Captain Awesome!

[@THusbands]

Seeing the size difference at the end makes the mech look so emposing!

[@roguishowl3915]

Love it, it’s like sci-fi mechanized stage-coach. Brill project mate 👍🏻

[@Astro1derboy]

So great. I will say again that I love the world you’re creating. Well done.

[@austynmorris318]

This reminds me of frostpunk a lot. With the giant steampunk mech covered in frost, it looks amazing!!

[@acl4734]

Congratulations again. One of the things that I admire the most about your creations is your ability to invent new trinkets from disconnected pieces that once put together make sense. I find the creative process very inspiring and from which I always learn something new. Thanks for sharing the videos and go ahead with them. 👍😉

[@nornironlad8472]

Very impressive builds, very 'outside the box', but am I the only one who gets a 'Tales from the loop' type vibe off this whole alternate world Boylei has created? - Next stop a series on Amazon!

[@pmedic523]

Man that was dope. The snow and icescicles really turned out well!

[@Ckapter]

I absolutely love these videos. The world that you are building is awesome and I look forward to each update that further expands it’s rules, habitants, and aesthetics.

[@KathyMillatt]

Love the snow vibe! Beautiful work.

[@garnermcculloch2778]

I’m new to finding your channel, and I’m blown away! I’ve been a tabletop terrain maker for years, but you have inspired me to kitbash fantastical stuff now. Thank you!

[@sociallysupreme7101]

Yo! This series has inspired me to make 5 bipedal mech walkers in this style out of lego. Your builds keep getting better! They're awesome..

[@I_amDinosaur]

This might be your most impressive build yet. it looks stellar. Can't wait to see more!

[@1Nolimited]

Love the way you start the scenery and the end is special but amazing thanks for that joy

[@conorhale1269]

This is an absolutely excellent piece, and a fascinating world you’re creating. Keep us posted!

[@quitra3571]

Your talent always leaves me speechless

[@laowu830]

Love these snowy dioramas! Would love to see more!!

[@theg.o.a.t100]

I love the little details you put into it it’s so aesthetically pleasing

[@o8red8o]

This is getting ridiculous. Amzing work as always. Easily my favorite thing to see when logging into YT. Another Wild West BHT Vid.

[@awldune]

The snow and icicles look really good!

[@barryjack3025]

I think the next logical thing to survey the vast plaines would be some sort of steerable ballon or dirigible… maybe similar to that UFO sketch in the old newspaper article. Go for it! Later pal. Great work as usual.

[@CCMinis]

These builds just keep getting cooler and cooler - awesome work m8! Looking forward to the next one

[@coloradogrown303]

Awesome build! Im liking the snow theme. Do a Jackalope!!!! That would be awesome!. Legendary/mythical animals with your spin would be 👌