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Re: Part of a mech that's hardest to build
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Sun, 27 May 2001 04:29:52 GMT
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in article GDz0tz.5tI@lugnet.com, Matthew Gerber wrote:
> Legs...most definately the legs.
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> I can visualize and create the head just fine, and the arms are usually the
> most intricate part I make, so take the longest. The torso usually just
> follows along after the arms...but the legs! Oy!
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> Usually, I'm really happy with the rest, and the legs end up being too
> stubby, too long, too spindley, too rigid. I think I'll just add jump jet
> packs to the back and make them all "floating mechs" from now on...
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> Matt
From what I've noticed of mecha design, most mecha have short thighs and
long lower legs, terminating in rather large feet. So put some basic armor
plating on the thighs, and put heavier stuff on the lower legs. For feet,
I'd suggest keeping them pretty streamlined, adding detail to the heels and
toes.
~Grand Admiral Muffin Head
--
Mark's Lego(R) Creations
http://www.nwlink.com/~sandlin/lego
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| Legs...most definately the legs. I can visualize and create the head just fine, and the arms are usually the most intricate part I make, so take the longest. The torso usually just follows along after the arms...but the legs! Oy! Usually, I'm really (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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