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Bionicle MOC: Rhotuka Tiger Rahi

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:iconheaddeskplz: Okay DeviantArt, here it is, that infernal rahi I had worked on for like a month(with long breaks in between sessions due to lack of inspiration). I am officially calling it the Rhotuka Tiger as its Species name(meaning what all rahi of this type are called). This one's name is Ventoselva which means "jungle wind" in Portuguese, the primary and official language of Brazil, and therefore the Amazon Jungle. So I'm using Amazon/Brazilian culture references here. :) Google is useful

About the MOC
This thing was a total Beast wink wink to design. Overall I'm satisfied with it all. I'm very happy with the body and the legs, except for the lower front legs. I'm thinking they're just a tad too long. And after trying to pose him, his front knees are too weak. With the front legs shorter the back legs could just compress to fit the height. I like its head as well, but it doesn't really look like a tiger to me, more like a boar with a mane. Its the nose I think. Oh well.
The overall design started with the chest, when I really didn't know what I was building. For a period of time this was going to be a "roller-rillla" A gorrilla with wheels on its hands and feet. But my instincts told me to keep it cat like. So the body and leg structure is based on large cat skeletons. I've found there isn't a whole lot of differentiation from say a lion to a tiger, or a leopard to a lion. So basically any large cat skeleton would show you what I was going for.

Bio
Rhotuka Tigers are most often found in the more lush jungles of various tropical islands, such as Mata-Nui's Le-Wahi. The largest concentration of Rhotuka Tigers can be found here. They can be found in Metru-Nui, but these Rhotuka Tigers are typically brought back by matoran, toa or dark hunters that managed to subdue one.
These rahi have an affinity towards Matoran, and toa, and especially to le Matoran or Le-toa. They Disdain Dark hunters, and will attack Makuta on sight. Rhotuka tigers are thought of as the "opposite" creature to Vhisorak, another creature found to utilize the Rhotuka spinner with its body. They are one of the "noble Rahi" species. Despite their nobility towards sentient creatures of good will, they can be quite vicious to their pray or other rahi theatening their cubs, Matoran or Toa. However they will attack a toa or Matoran if threatened by them.
Rhotuka Tigers utilize their claws, sharp teeth or various spikes more so than their spinners. These feline rahi like to use their spinners more as distractions or defense rather than offense. Like the Rahaga who use their spinners to fly, A Rhotuka tiger will angle theirs back and use it for increased propulsion when running to gain extra speed or maneuverability.
Special saddles can be made for Toa to ride them. Matoran typically prefer smaller animals or cub tigers. The Le Matoran of Mata-Nui would place food out for the tigers and an agreement was reached, that a pride of tigers would patrol Le-metru to help keep it safe.
Rhotuka tigers are more carnivorous but can be omnivorous. They mostly eat Muaka and Pokawi, that is, when they can catch them. They typically leave Gukko birds alone, since these birds also bear the "noble" distinction of rahi.
Image size
8160x6160px 6.36 MB
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
Fujifilm A220 A230
Shutter Speed
1/84 second
Aperture
F/2.9
Focal Length
6 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Jan 28, 2009, 9:12:24 PM
Sensor Size
6mm
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