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(...) Thanks Zac! (...) I always start in this order: Make one leg Multiply that leg six times Build the chassis/thorax Build the upper body Figure out placement of cockpit, weapons, missiles, and sensors Attach the weapons, missiles, sensors (...) (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It's nice that the pilot can rapidly eject, but the topside armor seems a little thin, considering that the top down attack is a favorite of smart munitions. (URL) cockpit> I like the white cockpit. I've been in an M1 tank simulator, and they are (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You might try making a joint that only moves laterally at the hip (like with 2x2 turntables), and has a fixed minimum downward angle (like with click hinges that are wedged on the upper side to a fixed angle - they can bend down, but not up past a (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Brian, as far as I can see on your pics the rotational part of the joints doesn't stand the weight. Try to rebuild the hip like in your first attempt. (URL) Without the rotational part under weight it might hold. You also can improve the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Mladen, (URL) (...) I think thats fast for such a creation. (...) I like all the details you did on this one and on your other plattforms. Your Mecha look so realistic. One could think it's a model of real war machine. (...) I did, like (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Whoa man I didn't see this before our recent discussion. I am absolutely gobsmacked - although gobsmackedness doesn't seem to have as wierd an effect on me as it does on Eric ;) (...) Hah you're still miles ahead of me when it comes to build speed. (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Please forgive a non-Mecha builder for barging in, but Brickshelf user sugegasa seems to have come up with a technique involving rolled up bits of tissue. (URL) I've not yet tried it myself, but I'm always on the lookout for (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've started on the body. Legs are still holding in there... it's going to end up pretty heavy though! (URL) Michael (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well, I have finally finished my body and rigged up the skeleton form of my legs. I was concerned that my body had grown too heavy for the joints and ... (2 URLs) Collapse. Great!!! Back to the drawing board on my joints. Any suggestions on how to (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks Eric! Your use of bold text is inimitable. :-) (URL) Mladen Pejic> (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) LOOKA DAT WOW ==== (...) (URL) OH NO WAY DATZDABBOMB ==== (...) (URL) GET OUT DATZSOKOOL ==== (...) (URL) WHATS THE OH MAN ITS A ==== (...) DOOODE. nice. real nice. e (URL) REPEAT THIS PICTURE IS THE STANG BOMB DANG ==== (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Click on Image Finally! This mecha took way too long to complete. I started it after Christmas, and only got it done yesterday. I guess age slows you down. Heh. :-p Anyways, this mobile platform is similar in some ways to my (URL) MTP>, which (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Yes, I sure did. I was in a rush yesterday (hot date) and only had a moment to fix one page, and realized I needed to do the other. Thanks for pointing that out. All fixed now. Again thank you so very much for taking the inititive and helping (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Eric, please do the same on the text list. As I copied the original ftx source of the imaged list and did the rest with cut&paste the "a" is missing too. @Brian: Pardon me for doing just automized work without really reading. Marco (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) FIXED! e (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'd like to buy a vowel.;-) Klaupicus -> Klaupacius (Stanislaw Lem wouldn't be happy with a third mistranslation of his character's name from the original Polish.) BC (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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awsome, thanks Marco! (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Marco you rock! Thank you. I'd suggest sorting by real name AND nickname though it complicates matters. I think maybe you and I need to talk offline..... (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Eric, that was pretty quick! I'd suggest to bring (URL) Text Links> as intro page when clicking the Builders button. On this page I would give the link(s) to the pages with images. Just to reduce the loading time to a minimum. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Great. Check out the new page! (URL) Builders Text Links> Thank you, just what we needed. :) e (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Bryce, I'd like to have such an list too for quite a while! So here you are. This is the list according to todays imaged lists. I left the dividing lines between the actual pages. I don't claim any rights to the list source. Hopefully (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) There used to be a complete version of this list available in text form, but it appears to have been modified at some point. I'll dig further if needed, but I highly doubt I have an accurate and up to date version of the list at this point. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Piercings and electrical current are a dangerous combination. ;-) I think you'll like the final production, though I was unable to sign on Kurt Russell as a cast member due to the expense. The role of "Snake" will be played by Emilio Estevez. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wasn't there supposed to be a text only list of builders? I vaugely remember when Eric changed the list to include all the pictures someone asked to have a second list that is text only. Am I just missing it? If not then can the curators either add (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cooper, you're crazy moc makes my left nipple tingle. -Keith (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Insert comic-book guy's voice: "Best mecha-name ever". Although I think it needs a companion mech. The adventures of Thundersnatch and Lightningrod? Oh, and the mech is pretty decent too. -Keith (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I like the use of plate skinning and the color scheme. Joint tech looks like a Bionicle/Throwbot hybrid. I thought about attaching the rear legs like that, then wondered how it would affect walking. But that setup may help it, like a grasshopper, (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) JarJar hasn't been able to find any new roles. Maybe with some speech training... It's sad, really. K (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) One of the Exoforce sets. They have heads with two facial expressions, angry, and psychotic maniac. A bit too intense. (...) My answer, in the form of dialogue. :-) "So have the writers settled on a name?" "Yes. How does this grab you? (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I actually have some WIP Pics. The whole thing is still sketchy and not filled out. Detailing and such haven't even started. Oh well. Here goes... (3 URLs) See you in 2 weeks. (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Your running storyline always has me laughing. I preferred the 1st candadite for pilot, what set is that face from? I guess the goatee is just kinda creepy. Looking good so far- are you considering this your entry, or will you be doing an (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Yosa! (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Welcome to phase three. The set and props are finished. (URL) set and props> It's time to do a casting call: (URL) candidate 1> (URL) candidate 2> (URL) candidate 3> (URL) candidate 4> (URL) candidate 5> K (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) I like the footless legs, definitely make me think they employ some sort of levitation technology when the thing moves. Yes, a hover mech. (The ground pounders know to cover their faces when it hovers by, since without skirts it kicks up a lot (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Progress pic number 3. Not a lot has changed this time, although I finally came up with a nice shape for the missile pod/shoulder armour. Heels that actually support weight are nice too. I could only stand it on carpet before these chunky heels. (2 (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello comrades. Here's a WIP of my Iron Mech, the HUA-5c Rock Lobster aka Thundersnatch. It is a heavy assualt hover mech. It was affectionally nicknamed by its operators and ground pounders for the nasty kick the enemy recieves. It may go through (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very cool WIP photos. I love that your mecha is so deadly even the designer is in danger. Glad to see people using the ideas everyone's pouring out, especially that cool turntable. Look forward to seeing your finished Iron Mecha stylin's Aaron (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I didn't take Ralphie Parker's advise and have almost shot my eye out about 5 times working on the missile launcher. I would place the missile into the launcher to make sure it fit, etc. Only to forgot about it and then trigger the mechanism!!! (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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Adrian, You rock! So far, this is my favorite colorscheme of any of the IM's built thus far. I'm now glad I didn't use it. ;) A transforming quadra-ped is a HUGE challenge. To build it, keep the basic design intact, come up with a cool alternate (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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So, more progress. deep link: << (URL) >> I must have rebuilt the hips and waist at least a dozen times, but finally, after discovering this << (URL) >> part, I've managed to get the body moving as I want it to. It moves in all three 'axes' - not (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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