Assembling Robocraft's Cosmetic Mech-Heads

edited 5/27/18 ** Gonna get the Royale Mech-Head ASAP. Reclassified EAGLE as an Epic part. Other changes forthcoming. **

Have you ever wanted to dress up your latest robot with some cosmetic parts and attempted to put together one of the cosmetic heads that FreeJam provides? Or maybe you just want to use the TAUNTS that come with them. These Mech-Heads are good looking, quite distinct, and fairly rare in-game. They are also notoriously difficult to assemble. If you are like me, you probably tried and within a short time threw your hands up in frustration...

HERE'S THE EASY WAY -->

This guide uses a systematic approach to the quick and easy construction of each of Robocraft's 11 cosmetic heads. The construction of each mech-head is documented in an "A - B - C" way with illustrations and clear instructions. All of these models use 6 parts arranged symmetrically, three on a side.

Part of the ease in construction comes from the "Starting Block" -- a base block with color-coded component attachment points. I do suggest that you do your first build for each mech-head on a stand-alone Starting Block. Most of these models have parts that extend away from the main structure, and it's likely they will interfere with something on your bot. A preliminary build using a Starting Block allows for pre-inspection, correction of any points of interference, and pain-free integration of these parts onto your bot.

In addition to the obvious eye-candy benefits, FreeJam has included a unique animation and taunt sound effect for each Head. It's beyond the scope of this guide to record, link, or publish these taunts -- suffice it to say that I think all of the taunts are fun and well-done and a few are definitely "go to" for me. :p If you aren't interested in sculpted bot-heads the Taunts alone might be worth the effort!!

I hope you enjoy your project and finished bot - see you in the arena!! Good Luck and Have Fun!

Please don't hesitate to share any thoughts or comments you might have - this is my first guide and I know there is plenty of room for improvement so rate it and comment!! Thank You!

-- Yugo

The Building Blocks (Guide Contents)

• Intro to The Process and The Starting Block
  
  Common (Green) Mech-Heads
  
• FOOTBALL
  
• MECH 7
  
• SABERTOOTH
  
• RHINO 8
  
  Rare (Blue) Mech-Heads
  
• ALIENWARE MASK
  
• SCARY MASK
  
• NINJA MASK
  
• OVERWOLF
  
• HONEYDEW
  
• COCKPIT
  
  Epic (Purple) Mech-Heads
  
• EAGLE

The Process and The Starting Block

THiS IS THE KEY TO IT ALL - the Starting Block!
Make a 3 x 3 x 3 cube attached to the front of a post 5 or 6 cubes high.

Since you'll probably want to integrate the 3x3x3 cube onto the greater structure of your robot to make building the head easier. Try pre-building your mech-head on a stand-alone Starting Block before grafting it onto your bot - this helps you to become aware of possible points of interference and allows you to design and edit for those before-hand. You just eliminated about half of the possible frustrations!
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The Starting Block - a 3x3x3 cube shape mounted on top or on the front of a short post:
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Each of these cosmetic mech-head assemblies has six parts set symmetrically, three each on the left and right. To help with visualizing the placement of the parts each Starting Block is coded with three colors at the mounting points. Instructions for each part will have the color to install on and the orientation. Every part also has a picture of how it would appear as attached properly on the Starting Block. After the three parts are shown indiviually I present a final picture of the finiished Mech-Head.
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Each Starting Block is referenced from a frontal perspective -- as if you were face to face with the block. On the front face cubes are numbered from 1 (top left) through 9 (bottom right). These cubes are referenced using CHUCK -- Cosmetic Head Universal Communication Kode. For this example CHUCK would be "Orange 1, Gray 7, and Blue 10" (behind Orange). Since these are symmetrical "Orange 1" means both "Orange 1 and 3," etc... Brave CHUCKERs say "O1G7B10"
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Use the block, Luke!.
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ON TO THE MECH-HEADS! -->

- FOOTBALL

Assembling the FOOTBALL Mech-Head.
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The Starting Block: (This is the single instance where FreeJam deviated from the 3x3x3 Starting Block format the other Mech-Heads use - this one is 3x4x3.)
CHUCK: O1B10G16 (ie:Orange on Cubes 1 and 3, Blue on 10 and 12, and Grey on 16 and 18 behind cubes # 4 and 7)
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Installation Instructions:
A. Install the FOOTBALL HELMET to the Front of the Orange cubes,
B. Install the FOOTBALL FACE to the Front of the Blue cubes,
C. Install the FOOTBALL GUARDS to the Sides of the Gray cubes.
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When the pieces all fit together you'll have made the FOOTBALL Mech-Head!:
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Grats!
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- MECH 7

Assembling the MECH 7 cosmetic head.
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The MECH 7 Starting Block:
(CHUCK: O1G7B10)
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A. Install the MECH 7 JAW onto the Front of Gray (on # 7 & 9),
B. Install the MECH 7 NOSE to the Front of Orange (# 1 & 3),
C. Install the MECH 7 EARS to the Sides of Blue (#10 & 12):
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Once assembled the parts make a MECH 7 Mech-Head!!:
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GRATS!!

- SABERTOOTH

Assembling the SABERTOOTH cosmetic head.
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The SABERTOOTH Starting Block:
(CHUCK: O4B10G13)
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A. Install the SABERTOOTH EAR onto the Top of Blue (# 13 & 15),
B. Install the SABERTOOTH FACE to the Front of Orange (# 4 & 6),
C. Install the SABERTOOTH JAW to the Sides of Gray (#13 & 16):
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Once assembled the parts make a SABERTOOTH Mech-Head!!:
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Grats!!

- RHINO 8

Assembling the RHINO 8 cosmetic head.
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The RHINO 8 Starting Block:
(CHUCK: O1G7B10)
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A. Install the RHINO 8 EAR onto the Top of Blue (# 10 & 12),
B. Install the RHINO 8 NOSE to the Front of Orange (# 1 & 3),
C. Install the RHINO 8 JAW to the Front of Gray (#7 & 9):
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Once assembled the parts make a RHINO 8 Mech-Head!!:
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Grats!

- ALIENWARE MASK

Assembling the ALIENWARE MASK cosmetic head.
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The ALIENWARE MASK Starting Block:
(CHUCK: G1O4B7)
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A. Install the ALIENWARE MASK HEAD onto the Front of Gray (# 1 & 3),
B. Install the ALIENWARE MASK EAR to the Front of Orange (# 4 & 6),
C. Install the ALIENWARE MASK EYE to the Front of Blue (#7 & 9):
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Once assembled the parts make an ALIENWARE MASK Mech-Head!!:
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Grats!

- SCARY MASK

Assembling the SCARY MASK cosmetic head.
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The SCARY MASK Starting Block:
(CHUCK: O1G7B10)
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A. Install the SCARY MASK HORNS onto the Side at Blue (# 10 & 12),
B. Install the SCARY MASK EYE to the Front of Orange (# 1 & 3),
C. Install the SCARY MASK JAW to the Front of Gray (#7 & 9):
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Once assembled the parts make an SCARY MASK Mech-Head!!:
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Grats!

- NINJA MASK

Assembling the NINJA MASK Mech-Head.
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The Starting Block:
CHUCK: G1O4B7.
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Installation Instructions:
A. Install the NINJA MASK HEAD to the Front of Gray (1 & 3),
B. Install the NINJA MASK BANDANA to the Front of Orange (4 & 6)
C. Install the NINJA MASK 'MASK' to the Sides of Blue (7 & 9)
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When the pieces all fit together you'll have made the NINJA MASK Mech-Head!:
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Grats!

- OVERWOLF

Assembling the OVERWOLF Mech-Head.
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The OVERWOLF Starting Block:
CHUCK: O1B7G10.
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Installation Instructions:
A. Install the OVERWOLF EARS to the Sides of Gray (10 & 12),
B. Install the OVERWOLF EYES to the Front of Orange (1 & 3)
C. Install the OVERWOLF JAW to the Front of Blue (7 & 9)
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When the pieces all fit together you'll have made the OVERWOLF Mech-Head!:
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Grats!

- HONEYDEW

Assembling the HONEYDEW Mech-Head.
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The HONEYDEW Starting Block:
CHUCK: G1B7O13.
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Installation Instructions:
A. Install the HONEYDEW HORNS to the Front of Gray (1 & 3),
B. Install the HONEYDEW FACE to the Sides at Orange (13 & 15)
C. Install the HONEYDEW BEARD to the Front of Blue (7 & 9)
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When the pieces all fit together you'll have made the HONEYDEW Mech-Head!:
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Grats!

- COCKPIT

Assembling the COCKPIT Mech-Head.
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The COCKPIT Starting Block:
CHUCK: B1O4G7.
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Installation Instructions:
A. Install the COCKPIT TOP to the Front of Blue (1 & 3),
B. Install the COCKPIT MID to the Front of Orange (4 & 6)
C. Install the COCKPIT FRONT to the Front of Gray (7 & 9)
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When the pieces all fit together you'll have made the COCKPIT Mech-Head!:
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Grats!

- EAGLE

Assembling the EAGLE cosmetic head.
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The EAGLE Starting Block:
(CHUCK: B1G4O7)
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A. Install the EAGLE FEATHERS onto the Front of Gray (# 4 & 6),
B. Install the EAGLE FACE to the Front of Blue (# 1 & 3),
C. Install the EAGLE NECK to the Front of Orange (#7 & 9):
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Once assembled the parts make an EAGLE Mech-Head!!:
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Grats!

[Lordox]

thangs

[Bažante]

IT DONT WIORK NIGGA

[Zeke]

Yugo2Slow you know you can get royale for FREE now, so anyone who gets it, can get the T-Rex Mask. That's what my previous comment meant.

[Yugo2Slow]

As much as I have and do enjoy Robocraft -- I didn't have such a warm experience with Royale and at this time don't plan on spending any money to buy it - hence, no new head. I'll try and find a way but it probably won't happen soon :( This certainly illustrates how obsolescence can occur right in the middle of things! Enjoy the T-Rex if you have it - I think there is a set of steps for assembly here in the comments!

[LAZERFACE]

They banned me from the forum cause i trolled them about the state of the game, like Pit mode, lol. If they came up with one good game mode, all they have now is BA, and thats crappy 5v5. It was a justified banning.

[Zeke]

Update it with the t-rex mask since anyone can get royale now

[Infinite]

The T-Rex mask wasn't included, but most likely it's because it's only obtained by users who have robocraft royale.

[Ford]

its all in the 3x9 blocks

[Ford]

and head thingy on TOP

[Ford]

Top jaw IN MIDDLE