To change the pace of the modelling I have chosen to model the ' MG 08' before moving onto the 13 pounder's counterpart, the '7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 neuer Art'. This was done to keep variety but also get some quick modelling done. In terms of the history of the gun it is as interesting as it is deadly and much like the 7.7 cm gun would change the way the British would approach these various pieces of equipment.
Modelling of the gun will be broken down into several components including the water jacket, the rear half of the weapon and the sled mount. By far the most complex component will be the sled mount with its number of curves and stamped parts. Looking at the animatic it can be seen that the machine gun is not seen for long and is only seen from forward angles. This means that parts such as the firing paddles do not have to be modelled as they will never be in shot. The hose directing condensation from the water jacket that cools the gun will not be included in the animation as it will then require something to the likes of cloth animation adding more tasks and time needed. While an essential part of WW1 machine guns hopefully it will go unnoticed for the average viewer.
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