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Great job, it has a lot of personality! It is very kangaroo-like. It does not appear to be heavily armed though, but maybe equipping it with huge rocket launchers, missile racks and a railgun would detract from the main theme. Can't help but wonder (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow. That's really cool. I'd like to see it fight Adrian's turkey to the death. Really beautiful construction, too. The legs are my favorite, lots of schleim. I'm kind of disapointed that the pouch doesn't launch a mini Roomech though... Soren (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mecha construction: Make-a-Mecha 9-10
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote -snip- (...) Very cool ideas, eric I like the way you break such a big project into small manageable chunks. Thanks Tim (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Let's review. Steps 1 - 8 Head, hands, chest, shoulders, waist, hips, now, legs and feet. #9 Make some Legs In the last steps, we created some hips. Begin to create some connections to the upper Leg. Consider using ball joints, click boxes, worm (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.loc.au, Allister McLaren wrote: -snip- (...) Oh what a pleasant surprise! I logon and bam, there is your finished Roo Mech! Well sir, you are the first and it is quite original. The overall form is very nice. I love the choice of colors. (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Here's my entry for the comp. Thanks for the extension Richie - I almost didn't need it :) I might do another one now. Pardon the lack of backstory, but it's late, I'm tired, and I'm just happy to get the thing finished, so please enjoy the pics. (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Wow. I quite liked the original, and like this even more. As the others have said, the sign of an excellent builder is taking what advice works for your style, going back and thinking out what was an exceptional model into a supberb one. Those (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Now that is a PCS hardsuit. Very awesome job with the rework. I really like the look of the lower legs/feet and the back of the torso. All in all, very solid design. Nifty melee weapon he's got there, too. Some more designs like that, and you (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Nate. I appreciate that. FYI- the word "Mecha" is both singular and plural. (...) heh, I was trying to fit one of the masks from the Hockey Players behind there. Instead all you can see is the gears that articulate the hips. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, making use of all that is possible is where my head is at. (...) When working/building, I always follow the: one technic beam and two plate level pattern. This technique helps because a known connection pattern develops. Other than (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Troy, Excellent rework to finish a great start on a MOC. Good job taking the pointers people gave ya and making a better MOC. You are now ranked PCS Mecha Commander. (ya it don't mean nothin, just build more space!) ~^- (URL) ~^- Admiral Giddens <>< (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I wish I had my references to hand, but here's what I'm given to understand from my background: "Mark" refers to the point in progressive development where a system or piece of equipment is "frozen"--sort of like the "high water mark" or the (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's short for "Mark" which is a term that's been used for at least 150 years in the military (and elsewhere?) to denote advances or upgrades. As to where it originates, I am not sure. Maybe something to do with marking progress? Definition 7C (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Very cool. I'm impressed that you took the feedback you recieved and used it. Most people just wimper or get hostile. The model really looks great and benefited from the remake. I dig it. Help me out, though. Everyone throws this 'mk' stuff (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The wrists are like that because I wanted the extra axis of rotation. Even so, I'll have the Blacktron Discipline Squads rough up my chief engineer a little for good measure. There are some clearer pics in my brickshelf folder (see previous (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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After going back to the drawing board, the engineers threw out the mid-twentieth century 'atomic' legs and designed a pair of anime-style mecha legs. The new legs provide 20% more ground speed, as well as enabling the Paladin hardsuit to leap to (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Kudos, Eric. Skrylitch is beautiful! This thing really combines so many different techniques--technic construction, SNOT, lighting, and of course the pink magic wand tongue--it really shows how well you know the brick and its dimensions and (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I really like the hybrid standard-leg/chicken-leg hybrid style. If only you had a tiny lego gyroscope that would allow the mech to balance on just the brown wedge points. Eric, are you listening... (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, this is definately one of the better gundam models i have seen. I really like torso and all the crazy angles you included in it, as well as the beautiful studless design. The hips and legs are downright awesome. As a person who generally (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) DEFINATELY! yeah, that was a painstaking part of putting the mech together, keeping it stood up. Usually when i build my mecha i try and stand them up as i build to gauge the proportions and stuff, but it is hard to balance a mecha with barely (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, thank you very much! I was definately going in a different direction from my previous mecha with this mech, i'm glad it is going over well with you guys! When i was assembling the torso i initially had those radar covers on the (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, it was my favorite as well, glad you enjoyed it! (...) Oddly enough i have been trying to use some of those brown wedges for ages, usually as swords or arms, i guess they work better as feet! And Many thanks for the kind remarks! (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Chris. I think the torso might look out of proportion because I took the pics at a downward angle. I'll have to get more pics up to give a better idea of the size. I guess a lot of proportion is just personal preference. -Brayton (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Although you've already made many technic mecha's,you still keep surprising me with new improved things. Another fine addition to your mecha designs! But I don't wanna know what is behind the flaps in the middle of Skrylitch his hips... :P Cheers! (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Weird. It's a lightsabre blade. (...) I plan on tackling it right after I finish a competition model I'm working on. Cheers, Allister (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Okay then... The combination of smooth forehead and fiberoptic "hair" at the base of the skull made me wonder for a minute if it was a self-portrait :). That's all I can think of, really. Soren (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks for the feedback, guys. I wasn't to happy with the limbs myself. I'll put them back on the drawing board and see what I can come up with for the Mark II. Troy (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello sir, and why thank you. Yes, "fully wormed" means all of the major joints use worm gears to create and maintain movement and positioning. Very Glad you like it. thanks for the feedback!!!! e (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) R.I.P Rumble Bunny. C-Mad, thank you!ya the head is weird, but solid and very strong, it has working fiber optics in the back of the head, so the fibers are like hair strands. (its got bed head) lol! (...) Thanks bro, I worked hard on the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey cool, thanks! Yep, the FSS fan in me calls too. Facial expressions? I might do that one day. When I'm even a bigger nut then I am now! (...) Construction thoughts then? Any thing you like, go for it. (...) That is awesome. I love that. e (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I sure will, expect the finishing steps to be added shortly. Great, I'm glad this helped you. (...) I hope so too, I get what I get, I guess. This genre/compartmentalazation has its draw backs, I'm getting a little sick of it, TBH, however, (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Technic (...) Damn, that is cool! Eric, what do you mean by "fully wormed"? Does that mean each axis is driven by a worm gear to facilitate positioning, but to stay where its put? Iain (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you Soren. I tried to make this thing completely studless. I think it looks so much better when it's smooth. I doubt I'll ever make anything with studs on it again. -Brayton (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Eric, thanks for your reply. The knees do bend to just about parallel with the floor.(I think you can see the click hinge in one of the rear pictures.) I agree that the hands don't fit. Do you know of anything just slightly larger than what I (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I agree with Chris. You may also want to cover those exposed studs, as they add to the unfinished quality. I really like the chest as it makes it look all big and tough. this mecha definately has some promise! -Lenny (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I couldn't get the "connecting" piece to load. What is it? (...) Yeah...well...see, if he doesn't have hips then he doesn't need knees, because then he'd just look like a minifig. That, or no comment. Take your pic. :-) (...) Thanks dude. I'd (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, nice! I like the way your suit opens up, very cool with the back/arms/shoulders swinging down like that. And the front enclosure is pretty neat too. But the untold gems of this suit are those large curved slopes on the legs. That's a (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mah boy! Very nice one this time, E. I really enjoyed watching the progression as it went together. As for the moc itself, the head isn't one of my favorites of yours. Funny, since Soren's digging it. Guess it's just personal flavor or (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Troy, that's a very nice start, but this moc looks unfinished to me. I really like the way you used chairs as shoulderpads. But the joints look pretty spindly. Perhaps if you used more pieces that were smaller, to add some bulk (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Did I! That's a beautiful piece of work. The FSS fanboy in me digs the slender little waist, but the head, as always, is the main dish. One of your best, very human. Does it have facial expressions? :). I don't think there's anything to (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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