This transforming robot was originally created in MAX 5.1 for a competition with a tight deadline.
The treads to not operate, they are a static object. The QUADS (thighs) and SHINS use a LINK CONSTRAINT to assist in the transformation between the three configurations: FLIGHT MODE: Normal transportation mode between work locations... fairly compact, engine ports exposed. MINING MODE: The stone-pounding pistons are aligned with a location in front of the head. COMBAT MODE: The back of the head becomes the front, mining pistons are withdrawn and gunports open to expose four railguns. The animation included with this model transforms:
FLIGHT MODE (f 0)
to MINING MODE (f 100)
then COMBAT MODE (f 200). | 
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