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Dear lugnet.build.mecha, After reading about the (URL) Beesch> and particularly some of the response and encouragement I received (URL) here> I decided that I would give Mech building a try. Of course, the one particular item that amazed me the most (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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Hi Brian! One thing you'll notice that is different between ball joint and gear driven mechs is the range of motion using gears is very linear. That being the case, balance will now be a larger factor in building than it ever was before. My personal (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) PlatforMechABDI/1.jpg>> (...) Brian, I'm really not a fan of the ED-209 type mechs, but even then, this one isn't so bad. If you wanna continue to go in this direction, I suggest that you try some variation with your legs... I mean, try making (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) Brian, I thought this creation was a hoot. For several reasons it reminded me why I do this in the first place. You built a mech just because you wanted to and grow with it. Good for you! The legs are thin, could be filled in with brick or (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) Hey, only "I'm" supposed to misspell, or not know how to' ...spell the name of my Robot! Beeesh Beeesh Beeesh ==== Just kidding, that's a joke. (...) Hey great, I'm so glad. Its a challange, lots of fun and makes use of the Technic system (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) I will keep your recommendations for height in mind for my next build. I have been working on arm and hip joints to allow the gear-driven Mech to have "almost" the same motion (x,y and z axis) as the ball and joint model. (...) With this being (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I love this statement because it shows my ignorance and lack of experience in the Mech world! I had no idea that was a "ED-209" type model that I was mimicking. All I was thinking was bi-pedal with missiles. Do you have a link to any (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I enjoyed building this Mech. Like you mentioned before a full-scale Mech would have been too daunting and challenging. I learned so much from this small couple-of-hours project: balance, rotation, functionality vs. appearance, etc. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I enjoyed building this Mech. Like you mentioned before a full-scale Mech would have been too daunting and challenging. I learned so much from this small couple-of-hours project: balance, rotation, functionality vs. appearance, etc. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sure. Think Robocop, then head here for the pic: (URL) or my own early work on the subject as inspired by Mark Sandlin: (URL) -Dave (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) lol... not so much that it's an ED-209, it's just that it has that reverse knee bend action :) Again, not that I have anything against these type of mechs, I just prefer a more "humanoid" type model. Keep on truckin! E. (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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