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(...) Thanks for the comments Jason - I've always had an affinity for the proportioning tendencies of anime and mid-century american sci-fi robots of the future, and he came about as an amalgam of those influences. It is a mech of my own design, and (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Gait matrix is an old Robotics 101 term. It is representation of the temporal sequence of leg motions that a robot needs to walk without falling over. It gives the legs their coherent propulsive movement. Any autonomous walker needs to have (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) sorry i didn't post this earlier, but i really like this mecha.it has a very disproportionate "anime"look exemplified by the large feet and hands, narrow torso, and long neck. it's almost "cute". is this a replica of an actual anime mecha or (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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No, this time it's REALLY real. (URL) Peter (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I understand what you are saying. I think this depends on the vertical range of the gait. The higher rise of the feet, the more the quad tips when using three feet to balance. Could you please educate me about "gait matrix"? I've not heard of (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It depends on what you mean by inherently stable. In a mathematical world of pinpoint feet, the two feet on the ground might not be stable, but a Lego four legged walker probably wouldn't keel over while following a gait matrix. In the worst (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ahhhhem. Quadrapeds are only inherently stable if the feet are big enough. If you break the four legs into two leg groups, worst case scenario is two feet on the ground. You'd better makes sure the center of gravity is within the diagonal (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) oh, you want shock value? (...) da widdle biomechaniod. goo goo ga ga, kshhhshk, zrrrr,kshhhshhk.~~~ ga ga... (...) yes. and he will call him Klymyth and taketh him away. (...) it will penetrate your Moms brick walls. (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Relatively, yes. (...) I am I am, heh heh, ok here's the deal. I have doomed the (URL) Super Mech Bot> and I am preparing to create a black Technic, Mindstorms controlled Robotic Quadra-ped. At the moment I am trying to use up some other (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's an idea! (...) That sir is the SW Super Battle Droid (URL) Click Joint> at the spine. Its all bendy and twisty. (...) tangstks. (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You magnificent bastid! Where are the pics of this blue doggie humping the leg of some fabulous babe? I don't know what else to say about your mecha that has not been said a thousand times...Klymyth is epic, and a worthy addition to your fine family (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, why are you making quadrupeds that can't actually walk. That's too easy! It's time you made a motorized four legged walker. Quadrupeds are inherently stable and don't require dynamic control other than gearing, but with an RCX it could do (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote: SNIP (...) Thanks-the Mech is my fav too; the torso was the second thing done after the head, and i thought about making it a transformer once i put the windshield & headlights on, but then i thought i'd just try for (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) (snip buncha good stuff) (...) All these are excellent alts Jeff....the maximum wheels mech is my fave. I love how the cockpit area looks like the cab of a semi truck...could easily see it on the back of the set box. The minis and hoverbike (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Great stuff, Eric! This one has a particularly 'dog-like' look to it (must be the big paws) that I like. Next you'll have to construct a couple of leashes and do a city scene where Jama or Riz takes Klymyth and Chili for a walk. ;) What's that (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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A Monday to Monday MOC - (URL) Klymyth>; Quadra-ped Mecha: (URL) Here is a blue doggie I started last week, and finished today. It features: A single Pilot Canopy from the High Speed Train #4511 Star Wars Super Battle Droid Rotating Click Hinges (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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here's a mech I made with only the pieces in designer set 4100 Maximum wheels-I started with the head & decided to try to builkd a mech for it, an make it as poseable as possible with the pices in the set. I used a lot of basic stud-friction joints (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Jon + Adrian - thanks for the comments! I'm glad you found the mech(s) interesting. It's good to get feedback, especially from other builders whose work I like ;) ->. I think you'll also like the next few projects/MOCs I have coming up. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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...with predictable results. (URL) Spears and axes proved to be just slightly inferior to Holbars assault rifles and landmates. (URL) My gallery post mod> Sorry for the dearth of pics, and low quality of the few I got. I was pretty busy building. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) thanks a lot. tough and realistic was what i was going for. (...) yes! yes! thanks for noticing the hands. i can't remember if i saw them before or if i just thought of them myself. the idea is so simple,i am not surprised that others have (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) i am also pleased with the scale. it is easy to work with in terms of joints and posing. (...) i am a big weapon fan, as you may have known. the folding cannon used to be a rocket launcher, but i liked the "tank turret" look better. i had to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) can't...stop...build...y...desire to build... (...) thanks. i originally wanted to use a head, but since the cockpit was already done, it made no sense to put a head on top of the canopy. (...) i'm glad you noticed. the minifig fingers seemed (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) of it make it look tough & realistic. the 1x1 clips & 1x2 plate with bar for joints & hands is something that i recently have been toying with; it's cool to see others have discovered it too & put it to good use! great job! Jeff (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Weapons are great. Both the fold-away weapon sytem and the submachine gun are a good touch. After seen your MOC I am convinced to start a new line of mecha. I have been thinking about it for a while now but I wanted to finish a star fighter (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I really like this MOC, it's refreshing to see such a no-nonsense, well proportioned mecha. The lack of head is nice too, as it lets you experiment with new weapon positions. I also prefer those types of blocky fingers to the amorphous, and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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i'd like to intruduce to you the TS-1 Vanguard. this is the smallest scale mecha i've made to date, but it has one important thing--an actual driver!! inspiration came from mecha by jun nishizawa and soren roberts' landmates. needless to say, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If I can make a small suggestion? Remove those hobcaps and replace the wheels with these: (URL) . I think they would look awesome on your car! Terry (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Nathan, Wow, that looks great! I like all of the decorative details you have in both robot and car modes, like the decorated tiles on the arms and legs and the exhaust pipes and spoiler. The head looks great, too, very (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mecha builders amaze me as it is, but building transforers is on a level so much beyond that... -Tim (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ahh, so you're the one who built that! I saw that on Brickshelf a couple of days ago and thought it was stupendously cool. Unlike Jon, I've always been a fan of Steampunk, so I really grooved on this one. I really like the big, blocky legs and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I adore this. And steampunk-ish mecha aren't even my favorite mecha. About every picture of this has some cool detail or building technique. Your photography and post-processing is stunning too. Oh and I just went through your other mecha (...) (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi again .mecha folks - (!) I'm pleased to announce I finally got around to posting photos of another recent MOC - The (19th C.) Victorian Steambot. (URL) as usual - Best, Lee (21 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) While this is clearly CGI work, I do remember a contest where transforming shoe toys were given out as prizes, and I'm pretty sure that's the shoe. (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The expression in German for a "hammer" is "Hammer" as well. The tool to hit nails (or thumbs) with. (...) Thanks for all the information. The wormsrew attachment looks so simple, and now I get how you did it. Good idea! (...) Some more pics (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Okay, I realize that last link was a hoax but yo're not going to believe your peepers when you see this! (URL) this is the real deal!! Really!!! Jeff (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I didn't believe it for a second, but it's a cool link nonetheless. However, (URL) check this out>. Allister (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ah, much more believable. The two major problems with the alleged tale were that a: there were no photos showing the car-robot-car transformation process (you know that anyone who pulled it off would actually try to post video if possible, or (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) what!!?? are you suggesting that i am merely a layman!!?? ha, ha! well, i suppose this proves it. at least i can brag about the fact that i initially saw through this clever concoction, but fell for it anyways. thanks for the enlightenment. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *POP* goes the bubble. It'd be nice and cool, but it's apparently one of those clever "not-advertising campaigns to fool you" like they had for "I, Robot." Check this out: (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) oh...my...goodness!!! that is the craziest thing i have ever seen! at first i was very skeptical, thinking that it might be a hoax using cg. but after further browsing, i am convinced! this may very well be the missing link between fiction and (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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