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Emtech Enterprises proudly announces the z24 Minifig version of the PlatforMech
ABD-I class Razor.
The Mech
- 120 Total Missiles – BRING IT ON!
48 Long Range Warheads
48 Short Range Warheads
24 Fireball Warheads
- Dual 4 Barrel Gatling Guns
- Dual Ammo Dumps each holding 2000 rounds
- Dual Specter Laser Cannons
Quadruple Laser Energizers
- 2 Leg Mounted Rear-Facing Flak Cannons
- Cold Fusion Engine Supply (from CSF)
- Enhanced Optical Cockpit LCD
- 2 Dynamic Neumannic Shocks
- Organic Design (the Tails) Inspired by Eric’s Beaechi (I think that is spelled right?)
Facts
- Approximately 17” inches tall and 7” inches wide.
- 12 Worm gears
- 4 Goodyear Tires :)
Funny Costs
- $5 in 32199 Yellow Hose, Soft Axle 11 (Peeron)
- $1 in 75c10 Yellow Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 10L (Peeron)
Funny Facts
Razor is surprisingly playable! If, the temperature is 78°F, humidity 10% and
you are in separate rooms and don’t breathe. Z24 gears allow for too much
movement to be stable.
Torque
Let’s talk about torque. Those  parts are connected via
an axle to the hips. It should only be offset by 90 degrees.
This shows how much play is in the z24 gears. When I took off the arms and
missiles this is the angle at which Razor wanted to stand.
Thanks
Thanks to every one that has given me input on my other Mechs. I especially
want to thank Mark Neumann for the behind the scenes help. Mark suggested I
think that a Mech is “A platform with legs”. A thanks goes to Eric Sophie for
sparking my curiosity in Mech building.
Please note: This is my first, z24 Mech. I am looking for as much constructive
criticism as possible. All suggestions and upgrades will be featured in the z40
model (Have any missiles you want to share?).
Thank you,
Brian PLMKWYT
P.s. If I have missed anyone on the credits please let me know.
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Sorry, about the broken MOC pages link.
Here is the correction
http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/8020
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This is cool Brian.
The missle racks balance out the body and help “round” out the form. Though the
spines alone do give Razor a nice brutal feel. Cool
Yellow on black. Nicely done. Lots of spines and twisty bits applied to break
up the straight lines of the form. Also cool. Playing with quality of
arraingment and overall theme, will help in cohesiveness of the model. This
looks just a little chaotic with everything going every which way. Doesn’t look
like there’s much ryme or reason to it.
I thought the engine pull out and detail was a neat touch. Not only can you see
it, but can remove it and service it. Great potential for another mech bay kind
of scene.
The weapons are crazy overdone. Cooooool. It makes for some fun playtime. The
arm weapons I thought could be sleekened up a little bit. they seem, tacked on?
Might just be the pics. I’m learning that real life is always better.
Love that torque shot of the hip. Yikes, it is amazing what a techinic axle
will take isn’t it? For additional strength, (adds size though) is to gear down
the joint. Run a z8 to a z40 for example. The nature of the gear down will cut
down on that torqing of the axle. But again, it takes up space. Also, as you
get bigger, I think you’ll find that turntables become your friend in crucial
articulation points such as the hip.
Wow, build on man.
Mark
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
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This is cool Brian.
The missle racks balance out the body and help “round” out the form. Though
the spines alone do give Razor a nice brutal feel. Cool
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Thank you, Master! I do appreciate all the help you have given me.
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Yellow on black. Nicely done. Lots of spines and twisty bits applied to
break up the straight lines of the form. Also cool. Playing with quality of
arraingment and overall theme, will help in cohesiveness of the model. This
looks just a little chaotic with everything going every which way. Doesn’t
look like there’s much ryme or reason to it.
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Yeah, towards the end, I was pulling out yellow greebling and asking, “How can I
use this!” The nature of a z24 Mech of this size is more about weight than
anything else, IMO. What pieces look good but aren’t too heavy.
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I thought the engine pull out and detail was a neat touch. Not only can you
see it, but can remove it and service it. Great potential for another mech
bay kind of scene.
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Thanks. In reality, I had a space between the hips and the shoulders and needed
a light weight filler. The engine fit great. I really liked the magnetic
touch. Easy Removal.
I am in the planning stages of a Sophie-style Mech Bay.
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The weapons are crazy overdone. Cooooool. It makes for some fun playtime.
The arm weapons I thought could be sleekened up a little bit. they seem,
tacked on? Might just be the pics. I’m learning that real life is always
better.
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You can say, “Tacked on” again. I really liked using that technic liftarm but
connecting the weapons was hard. I had to just use a technic pin. That gives
them the “gravity-pulled down look”. They are connected to a worm gear and can
pivot.
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Love that torque shot of the hip. Yikes, it is amazing what a techinic axle
will take isn’t it?
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Yes, YEs , YES!!!! I was waiting at any second for a snap, break, pow! I near
leave Razor assemble, too chancy.
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For additional strength, (adds size though) is to gear
down the joint. Run a z8 to a z40 for example. The nature of the gear down
will cut down on that torqing of the axle. But again, it takes up space.
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Is this what you went by the gear sequence on a gear down?
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Also, as you get bigger, I think you’ll find that turntables become your
friend in crucial articulation points such as the hip.
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I know. Building a mech with ball joints, then z24 gears then z40 gears is like
taking algebra before calculas. It is just something you need to do. Then once
you get to calculas you ask, “Why did I have to take algebra, calculas is so
much easier.” Same with z40, there are just parts that make life better. Can’t
wait to use them.
Thanks again.
Brian
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Is this what you went by the gear sequence on a gear down?
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Yep, that is exactly it. You can use whatever combination of gears you need
(have a available) but this is the concept. Thanks for putting up the pic.
We’ll be needing to point people at that.
Mark
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Pilati wrote:
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Emtech Enterprises proudly announces the z24 Minifig version of the
PlatforMech ABD-I class Razor.
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All flee in panic! For the mighty has been revealed!
...and I’ll be a ding dang!
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The Mech
- 120 Total Missiles – BRING IT ON!
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Brought on to the upmost illyiest.
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48 Long Range Warheads
48 Short Range Warheads
24 Fireball Warheads
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Egads, collectively known as the Planet Cracker Buffet.
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- Dual 4 Barrel Gatling Guns
- Dual Ammo Dumps each holding 2000 rounds
- Dual Specter Laser Cannons
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I see the trick components, it, it, it, be the ding dang!
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Quadruple Laser Energizers
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A Four Pack, share it with a friend. Nice attachments.
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- 2 Leg Mounted Rear-Facing Flak Cannons
- Cold Fusion Engine Supply (from CSF)
- Enhanced Optical Cockpit LCD
- 2 Dynamic Neumannic Shocks
- Organic Design (the Tails) Inspired by Eric’s Beaechi (I think that is spelled right?)
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Ha Ha he said Nioumenaxnn.
...and With those cool ankle and legs attachments I see you have mispelled the
name of my Mecha with those cool slopes and Technic connections on your mech
becuase it is spelled the Beeerrssshewxzsrqw, if you don’t add the bxqrw at the
end it don’t taste like chicken.
Cape Flap away!
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Facts
- Approximately 17” inches tall and 7” inches wide.
- 12 Worm gears
- 4 Goodyear Tires :)
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Cool, that helps, I see I see I seee, hey, my eyelids are like a screensaver...
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Funny Costs
- $5 in 32199 Yellow Hose, Soft Axle 11 (Peeron)
- $1 in 75c10 Yellow Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 10L (Peeron)
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Oh man, you messed up, there are 43,877.1 of those in the new Bionicle sets
plus, in the new Star Wars sets, they have this one set with 6000 left side
ones.
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Funny Facts
Razor is surprisingly playable! If, the temperature is 78°F, humidity 10%
and you are in separate rooms and don’t breathe. Z24 gears allow for too
much movement to be stable.
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Cool, though right?
Interesting, I see the ding of the dang and I was like wow! Ding dang dong!
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Thanks
Thanks to every one that has given me input on my other Mechs. I especially
want to thank Mark Neumann for the behind the scenes help. Mark suggested I
think that a Mech is “A platform with legs”. A thanks goes to Eric Sophie
for sparking my curiosity in Mech building.
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Who?
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Please note: This is my first, z24 Mech. I am looking for as much
constructive criticism as possible. All suggestions and upgrades will be
featured in the z40 model (Have any missiles you want to share?).
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I’d love to post some more links and cues to using this kind of system.
See if we can com up with some new kinds of ways to use the tech, as you did.
Hey even Mark pointed out clever, yet only slightly deceiving technique of using
those 87 left monkey arms in the ankles. Pretty cool, thanks for sharring!
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Thank you,
Brian PLMKWYT
P.s. If I have missed anyone on the credits please let me know.
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Ya, anybody have any 760 right side only monkey arms? Let me know.
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote:
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All flee in panic! For the mighty has been revealed!
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Are you wondering if I have a Lord Farquaad (Ruler from Shrek) complex with my
need for weaponary? LOL!
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Brought on to the upmost illyiest.
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Just trying to keep up!
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48 Long Range Warheads
48 Short Range Warheads
24 Fireball Warheads
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Egads, collectively known as the Planet Cracker Buffet.
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LOL
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- Dual 4 Barrel Gatling Guns
- Dual Ammo Dumps each holding 2000 rounds
- Dual Specter Laser Cannons
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I see the trick components, it, it, it, be the ding dang!
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Thanks???? Does anyone have a link to Sophie interpreter?
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Quadruple Laser Energizers
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A Four Pack, share it with a friend. Nice attachments.
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They are up for grabs.
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Ha Ha he said Nioumenaxnn.
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Give credit where credit is due.
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...and With those cool ankle and legs attachments I see you have mispelled
the name of my Mecha with those cool slopes and Technic connections on your
mech becuase it is spelled the Beeerrssshewxzsrqw, if you don’t add the bxqrw
at the end it don’t taste like chicken.
Cape Flap away!
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and I LOVE chicken. You know your Beatchi is just not in spellcheck.
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Cool, that helps, I see I see I seee, hey, my eyelids are like a
screensaver...
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Okay. Goodyears are the only way to prevent the slide.
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Funny Costs
- $5 in 32199 Yellow Hose, Soft Axle 11 (Peeron)
- $1 in 75c10 Yellow Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 10L (Peeron)
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Oh man, you messed up, there are 43,877.1 of those in the new Bionicle sets
plus, in the new Star Wars sets, they have this one set with 6000 left side
ones.
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snaps That always happens to me.
Yeah, right. Bricklinkers think that yellow is gold!
I think so, thanks.
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Interesting, I see the ding of the dang and I was like wow! Ding dang dong!
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Don’t try this at home, kids.
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snip
I’d love to post some more links and cues to using this kind of system.
See if we can com up with some new kinds of ways to use the tech, as you did.
Hey even Mark pointed out clever, yet only slightly deceiving technique of
using those 87 left monkey arms in the ankles. Pretty cool, thanks for
sharring!
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Thanks, but I won’t recommend it. As you said, there are better ways.
Brian
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Pilati wrote:
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Emtech Enterprises proudly announces the z24 Minifig version of the
PlatforMech ABD-I class Razor.
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Hello Brian,
pardon me for being late. I was not at home for a week. But now I saw what you
did! Great, nothing more. When I read you wanted to build a z24-Version of your
first post I was curious. And now I’m blown away...
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The Mech
- 120 Total Missiles – BRING IT ON!
48 Long Range Warheads
48 Short Range Warheads
24 Fireball Warheads
- Dual 4 Barrel Gatling Guns
- Dual Ammo Dumps each holding 2000 rounds
- Dual Specter Laser Cannons
Quadruple Laser Energizers
- 2 Leg Mounted Rear-Facing Flak Cannons
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Hey up to now I allways had too less weapons! So you definetly did a better job!
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- Cold Fusion Engine Supply (from CSF)
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I like the removeable engin.
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- Enhanced Optical Cockpit LCD
- 2 Dynamic Neumannic Shocks
- Organic Design (the Tails) Inspired by Eric’s Beaechi (I think that is spelled right?)
Facts
- Approximately 17” inches tall and 7” inches wide.
- 12 Worm gears
- 4 Goodyear Tires :)
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Looks really great. I think it could have a bit more covering around the legs,
but it’s not really a necessity.
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SNIP
Please note: This is my first, z24 Mech. I am looking for as much
constructive criticism as possible. All suggestions and upgrades will be
featured in the z40 model (Have any missiles you want to share?).
Thank you,
Brian PLMKWYT
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I’m not natural english speaking, please let me know what does PLMKWYT mean?
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P.s. If I have missed anyone on the credits please let me know.
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Thanks for sharing!
Marco
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I’m not natural english speaking, please let me know what does PLMKWYT
mean?
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Please Let Me Know What You Think
Acronym FAQ might also be useful to
bookmark since it can be a bugger to find. (it’s linked on the
FAQ page.)
Mark
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
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I’m not natural english speaking, please let me know what does PLMKWYT
mean?
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Please Let Me Know What You Think
Acronym FAQ might also be useful to
bookmark since it can be a bugger to find. (it’s linked on the
FAQ page.)
Mark
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Thanks Mark, the link is very helpfull.
BTW, I should have said that I’m not native english speaking. Would have been
better english I think...
Marco
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Marco Tagliaferri wrote:
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Hello Brian,
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pardon me for being late. I was not at home for a week. But now I saw what
you did! Great, nothing more. When I read you wanted to build a z24-Version
of your first post I was curious. And now I’m blown away...
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Thanks. I have been waiting for your thoughts and I appreciate what you have
said. It was a fun build.
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Hey up to now I allways had too less weapons! So you definetly did a better
job!
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Thanks again. I love weapons. The more the better. I think we will find as we
build better gears for hips and knees our Mech will be able to hold more
weapons. I think, I maxed out the amount of weight this mech can hold.
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- Cold Fusion Engine Supply (from CSF)
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I like the removeable engin.
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It was fun. Read my response to Mark Neumann’s post about the engine and the
theory behind it.
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Looks really great. I think it could have a bit more covering around the
legs, but it’s not really a necessity.
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I am still trying to get accustomed to this armor stuff. Like you mentioned
about your lack of weapons, I have a lack for armor. I like my Mech sleek right
now.
I appreciate all the feedback. Thanks Marco.
Brian
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