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(URL) *BIG* thank you goes out to Christopher Snead, for his stiffened hinge brick idea! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
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(...) hinge in question is? -Duane (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Duh! nevermind. I just read the link from your page explaining the procedure. Interesting. I may see if I can find a use for it. -Duane (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Duane! The 1x4 hinge bricks are used for the elbow and knee joints. Hope this answers your question, otherwise, I'll ask Chris to upload pics of these stiffened hinges, if he hasn't already... (...) brick (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ok, I just saw this on Brickshelf! Heres what I like about Azriel. The Feet are unussual. The legs are different. The Hands are a unique design. The Arm/Solder Missle pods are way cool. The piolot that "Slides out" is awesome. The colors are a (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That looks awesome... -- Zlatko Unger fusion@refraxion.com or ungerz@bellsouth.net AIM: ErrorY3K or MojoJojo535 ~ eBay: dizzyzz ===...=== LEGO Fusion: (URL) Crisis: (URL) Universe: (URL) Pejic" <milovan@netcom.ca> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Eric! All those things you listed were what I was trying to do (innovate). The sliding cockpit idea is unfortunately not in this design; your eyes must be fooling you, since I did send that e-mail showing you the extendable seat. Sorry. (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you Zlatko! (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh Right I can see it's a "Flip" Deal and not a "Slide". Kinda early to be hitting the juice. Azriel still has a hulking look to it! I like it! RRRRrrrraaaaahhh! Ooops Eric (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ah, I've been waiting for another mech from you, As usual it looks totally cool! All your mecha have a inmense amount of detail and espeically inovation, but that's why they are so cool. And to think your only a year and a half older then me puts me (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) my heart for open frames...) Also I like the color scheme, and the pod fin heatsinks. You've done it again! (...) Aw, shucks....(sniff)...really though, I'm glad you found it to be of use. For anyone concerned, there should be pics of this (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) in (...) Thanks Chris! I have more ideas for open-frames (or skeletal limbs, as I call them) which I might implement on other mecha. I hope to see some mecha from you that utilize this concept. (...) brick (...) Yeah, I didn't have time to (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Going through some of your previous mecha today, Man that mirage is crazy! do you have any pictures of it IRL? That thing is so very cool, good storyline as well. I hadn't found Lugnet yet when you posted thta mech. Thanks -Geordan- (...) (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ahhh Geordan, you found a good one! A bunch of us really like Mladen's Mirage! I was blown away when I first saw it. Right on, you know a good one when you see it! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes the mirage is quite incredible I think. I hadn't seen it yet till the other day and I almost fell off my chair when I did! The only thing though, The ankle joint doesn't look to be very strong at all ( two click hinges?! ) So I'm wondering if it (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes He did build it IRL, and it does stand. Almost fell off your chair huh. Sounds like my initial reation too. There's just somthing about the way he builds. Keep up the good work your no slouch either! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) in design, or at least I believe God had His hand in designing the mecha but nonetheless, it is certainly a unique design and also a unique way to use those pod racer fins for the cooling units. I can not say many more statements to you for (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) brick (...) Thanks for those *extremely* kind comments Jesse! And yes indeed, this mecha was built around Jupiter (Roman version of Zeus, Zeus = God). So yes, the name definitely seems suitable. ;-) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The one I made from the DAT file stands fine...just needs a little love is all. Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Mladen, Sorry for jumping in so late. I've been very busy. Now to the mecha...Awesome!!! I can't decide what I like best. I'm really digging the legs and feet. The feet remind me of the Mirage a bit. The black space lander part in the calf (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Better late than never... ;-) (...) I should suspect. (...) Thanks a lot Bryce! Yeah, the legs definitely stand out. The feet were the first "complete" or "finalized" part of the mecha that I build. Everything came along smoothly after that. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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LOL! Yeah right! ;-) Seriously though, all my mecha can stand up. The "Mirage" is perfectly balanced and can hold it owns weight. (...) all. (...) Mirage! (...) cool! (...) but (...) older (...) cool (...) mechs (...) picture (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'd, like to take this opportunity to bow deeply to MP's Mad Mecha-building Skillz. all of your designs are amazing, and this one is no exception. I particularly like the heat-sinks and the open-frame legs. on a pure design point, is it really wise (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you Anthony. (...) No, but neither is anything on most LEGO designs. All the models that we LEGO mecha builders have flaws, some of the most important ones are balance and weight. Mecha like the ones most of us build will not become a (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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