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Re: Robo Platoon MOC's
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Sat, 18 Dec 2004 18:22:46 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Christopher Snead wrote:
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Hello all,
I was recently at TRU, and came across a new designer set called “Robo
Platoon”. It was along the same lines as the original “Mini-Bots” set that
lego offered last year. So, I bought one, because I have to support Lego’s
continued interest in producing mecha sets.
That being said, I noticed there was room for improvent; for instance, the
mecha could use Torsos, legs which did more that just spread, arms with
elbows and shoulders, and so on.
So, last Thursday evening, I set out to create a more evolved robo platoon:
These microbots were made using parts from the robo platoon set, the minibot
team set and some technic pneumatic tees that I usually use for wrists on my
larger mecha. I initally tried to keep the feel of the robo platoon set, but
the red and the tan bot took on personalities of their own, and they continue
to evolve.
For microscale bots, they are pretty robust; I tried to avoid using studs for
frictiion.
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don’t you just love the simplicity of the smaller mecha? your little guys look
great! nice proportions. that blue one has an anime look to it with those
jet-thingies (love my technical jargon?). the use of the t-valve has become a
staple in smaller-scale mecha. i assume you have seen kerouac’s or padiru’s
creations. they use t-valves like they’re going out of style. i used quite a
few with my vanguard and am currently employing about 8 to 10 of them in my
latest mecha. makes for excellent poses. compliments to you. try adding some
more greebles for details.
jason
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| (...) It's funny - those "jet-thingies" are straight from the Robo-Platoon set, and a lot of people seem to like them - good job, Lego! The pneumatic tees are something I used for the wrists of my mecha for years. I'm glad to see that they're (...) (20 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Robo Platoon MOC's
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| Hello all, I was recently at TRU, and came across a new designer set called "Robo Platoon". It was along the same lines as the original "Mini-Bots" set that lego offered last year. So, I bought one, because I have to support Lego's continued (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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