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(...) The trick won't be building but getting my camera back from repairs in time to photograph the bugger. Anyways, I'll toss in my two bricks. James (who wonders if he'll get LEGO at christmas again!) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I am throwing this quick post in. I was contacted by another of our magnificent builders, Tuomas "TheQ" Kukkamaa. He wishes to join in the fun and is having difficulties with Lugnet. Will the other competitors tremble in fear or will they stand up (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very cool Marco! The yellow could be toned down in places, but otherwise the colour scheme is alright. Perhaps you could substitute the yellow for a third colour in some places. Maybe a dark grey, or even a white. I dunno... I'm just amazed (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It looks a bit more military with the harder angles and such. Reminds me of Colin or Keppler back in the day. (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Eric, I actually intended that the inherent backlash in the z16s was exploited to turn them in a little after the positioning. You could replace my z16s with two z24s and a z8, making one of the z24s a clutch gear so you could turn them (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) This would be preferable for everyone, I am sure. More pictures and more detail equals a much better version of the model. Please toss us as many pics as you are able, Mark. -Dave (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Danny, thats interesting. You may be on to something. I'm wondering, when a corrective tension is added (turning the opposing gear) the center of the axle will twist. Also, because the two drives are linked with z16's, when you turn one, the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've done a similar solution however: I put 2 worm gears on 1 40t gear. One on top and one on the bottom. My intent was to counter the slipping that happens under severe loads. Though it's a pain to turn (you have to turn 2 axles in opposite (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh man! I really like this design! That cockpit is slick. The leg design with the stud connections is very cool, small but very nice. The whole thing is so cool. Wow, great job! How long did you say it took to build? Must have been satisfying to (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Brayton, While erics reply is pretty comprehensive, have you posted to .technic to see what they have there? Warning - I am about to databurst again... I can see what eric says about the counter system - and I wander if if could be simply (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It is small, but also very functional. The design speaks of utility. I suppose the simple colour scheme also adds to the utilitarian feel of it. I find I think of a wasp more than a ranger - perhaps "stinger" would haev been a good name for (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks a lot Eric. That'll do just fine. -Brayton (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Boo hoo. Suck it up, sissy. Want us to call the waa-mbulance? (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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Another resurrection built: (2 URLs) Ranger> Ranger a small anti aicraft mecha. See more details (URL) here>. PLMKWYT (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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(...) Sounds good. Count me in. (...) Can you provide at least 2 graphics, i.e. front and back? (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Quit bickering already and build something the lot of you - before I come over there and bang your 'eads together... Sheesh... Danny (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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Count me in. I'm already working on my yearly Mecha but I would like to participate in a good cause. Thanks Mark. -Brian (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -snipped- (...) Now THAT'S what I've been waiting to read. Mauy gawd! Did I just post in mecha??? Adr. (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. (...) I think it comes from the fact that this mecha kinda of grew, and so the size increased a few times. I did make the torso wider, although I really didnt consider making it thicker. (...) You know - I couldnt quite get the head to (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Jon, Thanks for that, I may have a look. I didnt realise there was actually the term "kit bashing " for it.. I think I still have some mileage left in the XP kit.. Plus I still have not actually built the headline model, which I would like (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The backlash (spacing between the teeth of a gear and the splines on the worm gear) is difficult to over come. There are some techniques to reduce the effect. 1. Use Technic Throwbot Gear Boxes and use a z40 in the set up. 2. Use a compund (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I wanted to build something new for last weeks MichLUG meeting and I decided that I wanted to see what I could do with sand green. Dark red is next on my list... (...) After I came up with the modular scheme, I built four Robotech (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You sure you're not on drugs? (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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(...) It should be noted that Eric no longer speaks for nor is part of the LMHoF. Some time ago he chose to remove himself from the group and the website. As such he no longer speaks for nor is associated with the LMHoF. (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Would someone care to tell me how to take the slack out of wormgear joints? I love their strenth but hate the wobble. Anything you can give me would be appreciated. Thanks. -Brayton (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mr Chairman, please taking the cares to not spit out toothily when you the red pepper of LEGO constructed biting. There's no way I can win this. And I'm not sorted AT ALL. But I want some fun - I call on IRON MECHA SCOTTISH, Haggis McPhee!! (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just love bipedal mecha that can do poses! Well done on that account Danny! :-) The legs and the arms are pretty good, but that torso is just a bit too thin. I know you probably made it that way to balance the mecha when standing, but you could (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Peter, First of, thanks for posting this. It's a refreshing break from all the bickering. :-) (...) I really like the interchangeable parts thing you got going. Rick Hallman is a smart man, he advised you well. The torso is a bit large, but (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Excellent work, Danny. I would also suggest "kit bashing" the Prehistoric Creatures set. My Python, Jackrabbit, Samuraii, and Contract Killer were made almost entirely from that particular set. Keep on building! -Jon (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Working on it as we speak....warning: it's BIG. Joe (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I love you too, sweetie. e (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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(...) Ah, the standard chicket-shit response. Well done, Eric. You continue to impress. a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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(...) Gosh, I've never even built a mecha before. Actually, that's not true - last night, I was watching "Samurai Jack" and I got real impressed by robots, and wanted to make one. So I did - it sucked. The head was too big for the body. But I'll try (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Who wants a beat down? I'm in. Eric Sophie (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Allister McLaren wrote: Ditto, Whateva... (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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(...) That was funny. (...) together so I had hoped to be able to control them more presicely using code or the remote. I planned to look in to the technique to control them more independantly. (...) Oh nice! (...) Yes, there were some cool things I (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ahhh Ha! Looks, looking, checks out, looks, looks some more, looking. Hey cool! First one heh? Yay! Looking, checking out, looks at parts, sees, sees details, looks at form, looks at parts. Ahhh Ha! fine job! This is nice to see Danny! e (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Geez, Eric. You could've built the damn thing in the time it took you to type that load of bollocks. Stop blubbering and start building. a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Aaron M. Sneary wrote: Whateva... (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) <waves to Joe> Shouldn't you be getting BJ3 out the door? ;) a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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