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(...) Sort of too late... True, LOM isn't really a mecha theme, but Roboraiders was. Also true these aren't licensed themes. (...) If we take that reasoning to extreme, then we should hate LEGO for making any sets which build models at all. I've got (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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Geordan, (...) I honestly hope I didn't offend or nsult you by this careless statement-- my only defence is that it appeared to me that you were hoping for advice on how to improve something that was already excellent. In some weird way, it was (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think you're off to a good start! You mention some problems that I think can be overcome, others I'm not sure about... but I'll offer my two cents anyway... (...) a) what's your gear reduction ratio? I see a worm gear in there, which is about the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) I like the design, but as with most RCX-based walkers, it looks, well, 'clunky'. I realize this can't be helped considering the nature of what it is you are working with. I, too, have been working on a walker of this nature and have met with (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Well, I doubt all 30-odd of us will show up, but certainly myself and whoever else wishes to tag along. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ... neither can I. By the time I built the Gyrus and the as-yet-unnamed Orbital Fighter (no pics of that, yet, but it's got Mark Sandlin's Sprite's nose design (honestly! That's all I copied... it was just too cool to let it rest!)), I was (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, well some weeks ago I promised that I'd begin a project of developing a Mech incorporating the RCX unit, some motors and sensors. Here is my very first attempt at a minifig scale Mech: (URL) RCX is programmed using MacNQC and at this stage only (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Thanks Eric. I don't use the most orthodox of building techniques, so it's nice to know someone appreciates them. BTW, congratulations on your feature article at lego/build.com- you deserve the recognition. Later, Todd Amacher SILICON PSYCHE (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No reason, I'm just not 100% sure what to bring yet, I geuss it depends what I have built then too, I wanna keep this guy for awhile though. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and the rest of SEALUG! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, why wouldn't you? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Mark! Should I bring this to the meeting on the 14th? -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) better idea than the Rock Raiders helmet, I think...It's nice and enclosed, and already has a good shape for the face) I don't think I'll ever catch up to you and Jeremy, Chris...in quantity OR quality... Matt (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> Well done, Geordan! Nice balance of colors and tech-y look. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude I'm thinking your liliputian Mechs will have a surprise when you wake up! Ever see Guliver's travels? Well all silly thoughts aside, making Micro scale Mechs isn't easy, you have got some really cool ones in there. Good job! Oh and I really (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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====Hey Fun Fun Fun....I can see you have lot's of Ideas and your putting them into form. That's great! ====More Below (...) =====Ha Ha . LoL!!! You get me every time Mat!!!! hee hee (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! but I'm not anxious about anything really, (...) Thanks again! The legs are indeed very fine-- expertly detailed and well (...) Well in the arms I was, I wanted them to be able to be turned outwards, but I couldn't come up with a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Geordan, Gee, man, I dunno what you're so anxious about-- it looks swell to me! Seriously, as Eric pointed out, this is one serious mech. You've obviously taken great care in colour composition and overall balance of form-- this is really an (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Eric! (...) Thanks! (...) Well I must say, the BAM that came for me was a little muffled. Maybe a "bam", without exclamation. LOL! (...) definitely, Your comming along nicely (...) Oh not at all! (...) Really?! Cool! (...) Thanks! but this (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Congrats on a great Mech! Good solid looking all around Mecha. The feet are awesome AND original! This really is a step up for you! I knew you could do it! Just keep at it and BAM! it all comes together. For me Building is a series of compromises. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip (...) Replying to my own post, (bad bad bad) but I also stole a few design ideas from a little unfinished gundam model I have, I dunno what it's called cuz it's all in japanese, but I got quite a few ideas from there. I also wanna thank Eric (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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