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Re: 3 New Mecha
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Tue, 22 May 2007 13:54:00 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jon Walden wrote:
> Hehowerverllo all,
Hey Jon,
> In the last few weeks I finally had some time to build again.
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> I built three mecha along a similar design base.
> Two of them are variants of the same design, while the third is bigger and has
> more structural changes.
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> The first two are of a design I chose to call the Cicada Killer. It's kind of a
> goofy name, but Stinger,Wasp, Yellow jacket , and Venom have already been used
> in the Battletech universe. I did some research on Family Hymenoptera. However
> Mud dauber, Bumble bee, and Paper Wasp just didn't sound very manacing to me at
> all, so I went with Cicada killer which is a type of large wasp.
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> Primary config
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2517910
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> Alernate configurations B,C,D
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2517929
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> The primary config has less armor and is Jump capable.
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> All variants have 4 ER Small Lasers in the Left an Right torsos
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> Primary Config A has 2 Streak SRM 6 Racks and 2 ER Medium Lasers for primary
> Armament
> Config B Has an ER PPC , LRM 5 and 2 ER Medium Lasers
> Config C Has a Gauss rifle, LRM 5 and 2 ER Medium Lasers
> Config D has an ER PPC, LRM 5 and 2 Ultra Autocannon 2
Oooh, I like them. I like the look of the forearms.
They seem Exo-force-ish™ (lol), That is not a bad thing.
A good cross between FASA designs and your own creation.
I was wondering, I guess you rely on the sole rotaional (non-friction) of the
4x4 turntable in the wait pivot. Had you considered using one of those micro
motor mounts (with rubber insert) along with a 3L axle w/stud (and a 2x2 round
plate) to create a measure of friction in that joint? Give it a try.
Though you will have to raise the height around that joint to incorporate the
components. Just an idea.
> The third design is actually a complete rebuild of an older much maligned (by my
> friend doug anyway) design, the fidget.
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> It is heavier than the Cicada Killer and just a touch taller.
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> It has 2 SRM 6 Racks and 2 ER PPC's as its armaments.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2517939
Nice! Same thoughts as above. I like seeing what you make!
> and finally, a shot I couldn't resist taking!
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2517945
Still not public at this time. I am on Jury Duty and the court house has
wireless. I'll check back.
:)
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> -Jon
Thanks Jon!
- Eric
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| (...) Snip (...) Thanks ! (...) I'm not sure what pieces you're talking about, Eric. Could you post some pics for me? (...) snip (...) snip (...) (17 years ago, 30-May-07, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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