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(...) I tend to agree with Adrian. This is old hat for you by now. The over-all form is nice, but some parts seem out of scale or out of place to me. The scale issues come from the comparative lengths between arms, legs, and torso. I'd expect the (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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ya, ok. e (19 years ago, 10-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I can't disagree more, I can see the new. There is no doubt that there is a lot in common with your other works. But I see lots of minute improvements. And I see the tech improvements. The tech is tighter, the visible gears aren't showing the (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm talking about the designs and the style, not the gearing technology, which I dont particularly understand (nor really care about, honestly). (...) Judging by Eric's reply to me(1), I really don't think Eric cares one iota about my opinion. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's a shame, because articulation is at least half of what defines a good mech. It's akin to ignoring SNOT work or greebling that is particuarily well done. (...) Fair enough, (exactly what I do as well) but I'm just voicing the flip side (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Not so. Greeblings and SNOT work are both directly related to style and design. Articulation is more about the mechanics, and while it can effect design, it isn't the focus of design. The specifics of how the SNOT work is done (ie, using 1x1 (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's kinda funny, when I saw Eric's post initially, I had sort of the same reaction as Adrian. I saw the picture of another Sophie-Mech, and didn't bother clicking further. I happened to catch Adrian's post as it went by, and since have (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Exactly so, the articulation structure will directly influence the exterior design. Not unlike muscle and skin on bone. It determines size, shape and flow. Not unkike how hidden SNOT work does the same. And more often than not, the gearing (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) When you start using gears and making joints, the building motivation changes somewhat. I'll build a new mecha only when I have a new idea for a joint. If all the joints are the same as a previous model, then it doesn't seem like progress even (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sir, get a clue. I created my first purpose built Mecha in 1988. I have pursued a study in Mecha building for most of my adult life. I have very personnal reasons for building the way I do. Your comment is both way off base and incredibly (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Bingo! (...) B-I-N-G-O !!! e (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Geee thanks, way to blow off someones' efforts. If that is your attitude, I rather you never click on any of my MOC posts. (...) Its too bad for you. You are missing so many things here it is not funny. Sometimes it is the small things in life (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Really? I mean, I'm not trying to say your MOC's are somehow any less valuable, but I personally have seen enough of them such that they don't really interest me anymore. It'd be a shame if you genuinely want me NOT to check out your MOC's. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Like I said, way to blow off people's efforts. You sir are Lego jaded. e (19 years ago, 11-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Joint technology is what sets mecha building apart from other styles. Eric does what he does well. His gearing and joint tech change with each model. If you don't notice the changes in how the legs spread apart, or how he incorporates a new technic (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Eric: Or you'll just have to wait for my Documentry. It is in progress. Dave: Neat! See, now THAT's different :) It's not every day you get to see a documentry on Lego builders. Is it destined for airing? Eric: Like I said, way to blow off people's (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pardon, I did not reply to your question. At a later time under better and happier circumstances I will be sure to let my fellow AFoL's know about the project. (...) e (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Are you calling me out because I dont understand worm gears? Are you calling me out because I never saw the minifigs sitting in your mecha? Because I thought your mecha were more artistic sculptures than the silly minifig scale stuff I do? (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Eaton wrote: (major snippage) (...) My gawd man! Are you OK? Now, I'm not in the mecha crowd but I do get some enjoyment checking out works by Eric. What really got me to post here were those last sentences. You make it (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Sorry, taking advice from a novice in the field is just not easy. Though you have the right and the ability to use your visual skills to point out some design aspects if they come to mind. I don't want to be snobby in that way, so I'll hear (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) OMG, now I have to reply (uggg sorry!) Honest, Dave, I really don't want you to feel that way. I promise if you look close, you'll see all kinds of cool little things packed in small places and what not. Often times, I just hope someone will (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.general, Eric Sophie and others wrote: (snip) I'm not seeing this on topic for .general XFUT back to .mecha and those posts with FUT set to .general have been forceFUT back to .mecha as well... I would ask everyone participating in this (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Eric, In light of recent personal events with you, I'm not sure you'll take what I'm saying favorably or not. Perhaps if you wrote down in your original post all the improvements you made to the Mech, people would appreciate it, and look at (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Scott, thank you. You do make good points. I appreciate your words. If you place your cursor over the picture links, I embedded construction highlights within the thumb links. That is all I wanted to add. I felt the Mecha exhibited only a handful of (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is what I have been doing in documenting the complete redesign of my minifig scale space shuttle orbiter. (URL) the casual observer, the new orbiter isn't remarkably different from the old one, since they are basically built to the same (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, great example thanks! Nice MOC, I had not seen it before. Thanks again for sharring. e (19 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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