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(...) Hmmm...I agree with most other replies, but my creative process really takes off when I follow this pattern... --I'm not inspired by Japanese Cartoons, though they ARE cool... --I'm not a huge fan of "forward" knees (like on a human), unless (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Plate Click Hinge, strong, very attachable, very hidable, hole in center good! Technic arm joint (super battle droid, UCS Naboo fighter stand) Also good, not as strong, axle hole and shape of core make a little awkward to use. Liking the plates with (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 1- Music....Soft rock for medium-sized mechs, hard for the big boyz, rap for the lights, techno works for heavy/medium :<P 2- An overcast day always seems to make me way more creative. Dunno why, it just does. i like overcast days. 3- Time (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's some slick mini-hinge work. I love the hands-as-hip-joints, that's really quite clever. Wish I'd thought of it :) Adrian -- (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That looks so cool, I always like the stuff you come up with. The Mini-fig parts have so many uses! Wow! e (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How do you rate those things, particularly in comparison to ball joints? I've been looking at that set for a while, but all I really want are the hinges so I can't really justify it even at the AU$45 I can get it for now. Are they any good? (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) well, most of my mecha are under 6 inches tall so: Taps - I can't stress enough how useful I find these things for small hip and shoulder joints. Minifig megaphones 1x1 clip plates and tiles 1x1 headlight brick 1x1 round plates - my favourite (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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David, I think those legs are great! It was hard to tell with it all black, but now that you have added the diagram and the link to your inspiration, I am going to steal that idea too! Keep pumping them out! t (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd like to see the "Super Battle Droid" clickwheel hinge in more colours. It comes in black/dark grey in the Exo-Toa Armor-- let's get it in red/yellow/"real" blue/light grey too! More more more compound wedges and round slopes! More wedge (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I use 1 x 2 handle plates, 1 x 1 vet and horz clip plates, neck brackets (just started using thanks to SW Minis and Kotaro), I use alot of 1 x 2 plates, and those headlight / camera bricks. t (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I made a leg armature that is strong, easy to build, and doesn't need too many specialized pieces. Please note, I goofed on the first and second pic, you'll need four(4)x4 long technic axles, not two. here's the pics post mod: (URL) links: Step 1 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Thanks for all the great replies! I too build in much the same manner. Let me clarify, Specifically what kinds of parts do you use when building Mecha, and or types of peices would you like more of? e (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 1. Lego bricks 2. Uninterrupted time. 3. A build up of rest and nourishment, because I'll just keep building. 4. Music. Lots of music. 5. Wooshing noises, or Whrrrr-THUD (walking mech) sound effects. (...) I'm kind of zen in this respect. I'll (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Using technologies perfected while designing PA003 and new joint technology research, the Tieran Marine techs have come up their lightest, smallest, cost effective, and most versatile power armor yet. There are several configurations that can be (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice! I like it when posts like this show up. These are in order of my 'needs'. 1) Music- Usually something with a definitive beat to help keep the creative juices flowing. 2) A clean workspace- Without a cleaned off table and chair, the best (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<snip> (...) <snip> Will I be able to resist my own suggestion now with the new color AND a cheaper price? (or was that a cheaper color and a new price?) (URL) regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 1. A good CD in the player. 2. Snacks. The importance of snacks cannot be overstated. 3. A stack of visually inspiring material. 4. Several hours of free time. 5. Good lighting. (...) Depends. Usually a lot of small pieces, anything that (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 0. A good CD in the player or a great movie in the dvd to keep me entertained! 1. A mental or sketched plan with some internet research so I can figure out the scale of the build. 2. A color pallete, I tend to gravitate towards greys and (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have aquired the needed parts to complete the Jamocklaquat. Stage 2 - Preparation (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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When setting out to "Make a Mech".....What 5 things do you need when building? What is it your looking for when you set your pieces out and begin building? What parts help you or what do you think would help you in building Mecha? Thanks, Eric (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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