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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Thomas Jr. writes:
> I have a tough time describing the parts I use, but I'll give it a
> whirl. I've found the best hip joints are the black technic peg
> hinges. They consist of 2 parts, on one end of each part is a half
> technic peg and the other is a 3 or 2 finger hinge. These parts allow
> almost 3 directions of freedom (plenty of range for hips). In the hips
> themselves, I use two 1x2 technic beams (with one hole), side by side,
> built into the hip assembly. What I've found is that the technic peg
> hinges don't have as much friction as the actual friction pegs, so a
> technique that I use to stiffen up the joints (which I read somewhere,
> not my own innovation), is to use a small piece of celophane, wrapped
> around the technic peg when you insert it into the beam hole. Now for
> the legs, you can mount the hinges a few different ways, but my favorite
> so far is to use the 2x2 plates that have a technic hole built into one
> side (there are some of these plates that have a hole on both ends, the
> ones with just one hole work best). Then you build the plate into the
> legs. The hinge ends up being bent at a 90 degree angle when finished.
> You can see this same technique in the shoulders of the Reaper in some
> of the close-ups, and it's not as obscured as the hips.
Well Dave, you described it just fine for me. Now that you explained it and
knowing what to look for, I have a better understanding of your joint design!
Your idea is very simplistic and no where near what I had come up with. My
joints, eventhough they functioned properly, were very clucky compared to
yours. Now I just have to wait until after work to try this out!
Thanks for your help in enlightening me!
- Jim F.
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| I have a tough time describing the parts I use, but I'll give it a whirl. I've found the best hip joints are the black technic peg hinges. They consist of 2 parts, on one end of each part is a half technic peg and the other is a 3 or 2 finger hinge. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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