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  Build-a-Bot Hit 10,000 Hits!
 
Thank you to all who have visited the Build-a-Bot Gallery on Brickshelf! (URL) big round of applause goes out to all the folks who have built one! It has been a great joy to see the LB's people have made. Be sure to see the "Bot's by You" Folder. A (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst)  
 
  Mukai made Mazinger!
 
Check out Mukai's Mazinger at the Steel Gallery: (URL) if you haven't been over to Jun Nishizawa's Site Planet Lego in a while, he has some fairly new stuff too! See the "Lego Gallery" (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: articulation points?
 
Hello, I would define a POA as a point when mobility occurs whereas the rotattion is counted once. That is to say if a Shoulder joint spins forwards and back it counts as one POA and should not be counted as two. Example: In this picture of the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  articulation points?
 
just wanted to ask some fellow mech-ers exactly what constitutes a point of articulation. i am just finishing my second mech and i used at lease seven ball joints for the shoulders, hips, waist, and feet. i also used plate hinges in elbows and (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)  
 
  Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Hip Fit Check
 
Wow. As always, impressive. I love watching Jamocklaquat grow :) -Anne (...) -- Time for new haiku: (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. Lacking inspiration, I >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. waste this space again. -Tina Bird (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; \/,-~) \ stripes at (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Hip Fit Check
 
Mission 7 Hip Fit Check (URL) reinstall Spine Spin. (URL) to "Din Din" my Cat. e (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Pop Sci: 21st Century Soldier
 
You should check this site out. (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
 
  Pop Sci: 21st Century Soldier
 
I just came across this special issue of Popular Science today at Wal-Mart. It is called the 21st Century Soldier and is a compendiuum of the US military's weaponry, gear, and technology of the new century. It also shows many future projects and (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Upper Leg Hex Truss - ABORTED!
 
TaaaHAaaaaHaaa! heee heee hoi hoi!! (...) Originally Jama was going to walk using the Hexapod gait. The Mecha would always stand on 3 legs at a time. The stability of always standing on one Tripod was what would have made walking possible. But now, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Technic scale Transformer: Bluestreak
 
That junk is super mad fresh YO! I love lego transformers. Make more please :)! (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Upper Leg Hex Truss - ABORTED!
 
that would be fun to see some footage of jamo walking, i predict that it would go something like this...(no offense intended, this is just a predition from a crazy person after all!) 1. we begin with a clip of eric waving to the camera and smiling. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Technic scale Transformer: Bluestreak
 
Wow, more transformers, I love it! I'd really like to see more pics, some of it transforming too. Fantastic stuff. e. (can I be e? or is that taken) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Upper Leg Hex Truss - ABORTED!
 
Gahhh that would be funny! What song do you want it to "Jama" to! ;) I thought about Stevie Wonder's song "Mama Jama"!!! LOL! On the up note, the Hex design study will prove vauable when I use the technique on the Super Mech-Bot, yeah!! Then we'll (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Technic scale Transformer: Bluestreak
 
Hey that's nice! Our Family of Transformers Grows! e (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Upper Leg Hex Truss - ABORTED!
 
Sorry to here about this! I think I speak for all the frequent .mecha readers too. I was really eager to see this bad boy walk around! But you do what you have to do to meet your artistic vision. I understand some sacrifices must be made. On an up (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Technic scale Transformer: Bluestreak
 
My brother Paul made this GREAT Bluestreak a while ago & I finally got around to posting it! Way to go bro!: (URL) thru ...bluestreak03.jpg) Jeff (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Upper Leg Hex Truss - ABORTED!
 
Hey gang, after I built the intial Hex Truss, I started to build one of the upper Leg modules. I was happy with the way it worked, but in the effort to make a sturdy design, it's size exceeded the design size I was going for. The robust design was (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: A question.
 
(...) Hey Jeremiah. Thanks for the help! The paper on the pin worked like a charm and allowed me to finish the arms on the latest Swarm creature in time for tonight's TCLUG. Thanks again, -- Mark Nelson LCC Command: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: A question.
 
(...) technic-pin part, I have succesfully used a little paper to tighten the rotation. If you mean the fingery parts, I believe the black version of this part is quite a bit stiffer than the other colors. Hope this helps. -jeremiah- (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Ha Look what I found!
 
I found this on the Web - It's me at Chelsea HS! (URL) man! Legomaster www.mylegomaster.com (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)


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