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(...) one leg foot)That ought to increase size. I just can't stand those throwing arms, because I can't come up with a use for them. Chef P.S. If you need to reach me, use AOL or AIM to IM me at Jedi101673 (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) with using throwbot limbs for mechs is that they limit the size of the mech and creativity in limb design. I wish that TLG would make brick-based modifications on the pieces- such as a ball with axl fused to the side of a 2x1 brick and a (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. One thing that I've found very useful for mech construction lately is the vertical-horizontal technic beam relationship. I used several variations of it on both the "Sasquatch" and "Blackjack" mechs at the feet, knees, elbows, (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I totally know how you feel. I consider myself a purist so I usually would abhor any cutting of these sacred pieces of plastic, but this is one of those pieces that I am just puzzled by(I am specifically refering to the double ball joint part (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Normally, I would be aghast at cutting a Lego part. But since the Throwbot shooter arm is a SPUD, I think I can forgive it. ~Mark (...) to (...) family (...) yet? (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I have not but here is a link to a post from someone who did... (URL) that helps Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) My Creations at: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Having just spent the last two and a half hours fighting with the ball portion of the ball and socket pieces from the Throwbot set, I'm ready to commit heresy and chop one of the balls off. (yes, I know this is a family forum. 8) ) The only thing I (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Agreed! that's one for the bookmarks folder! -Kyle (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Talk about articulation up the wazoo! Great work! I might just hafta buy more throwbots and start expirimenting... (as u cane sea, aye cn spel wreely whell) ~Nick (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, Todd. Looks good! I like your solutions for connecting things with Technic pegs. Now I need to go home and play with Technic bits some more. Cheers, ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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