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<<I've only made one mech with those hinges, and I've only made the legs. The technic pegs and rods are very loose, and I think it is hard to make a Mecha with them.>> I noticed the same problem, so I switched from technic pins (light grey) to (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have dozens of the black friction pins and no dacta sets so they must come in 'normal' sets somewhere. however for me, even the black pins only work on small mecha. most of my 8+ inch models won't even stand using two friction pins a joint. While (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<<I have dozens of the black friction pins and no dacta sets so they must come in 'normal' sets somewhere. however for me, even the black pins only work on small mecha. most of my 8+ inch models won't even stand using two friction pins a joint. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I do use black ones, and they are still loose... But, you're right, they're a lot bettter then the grey ones. --Me (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here's a little secret: Put a small, narrow strip of Saran Wrap around each end of the black friction pin. It'll work wonders for your mecha. You'll find that they can support much more weight this way. Enjoy. ~Mark (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You cheater! Good idea though... :) --Me (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, if you want to remain a purist, then you're welcome to keep having floppy limbs. ;^) I choose to make some concessions to necessity for the sake of being able to build larger mecha. Happy Building. ~Mark (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Use bits of LEGO paper (ie, the backing paper from stickers) instead of plastic wrap. This will give you a slightly stronger claim to 'LEGO purity'. Steve (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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