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Re: Nosrai light mecha
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Tue, 5 Feb 2002 14:58:50 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Travis Dickinson writes:
> Here it is, my latest mecha. It was a influenced some by Heavy Gear,
> especially the engine. The engine is a modified three year old design.
> I borrowed the elbow design from Chris Maddison's Maelstrom. I carried
> that over to the leg to create a double jointed knee.
Ah, a highly underused technique, IMO. But then, lots of builders aren't
that concerned with extreme articulation-- it's also hard to manage, IRL.
But, I see it all the time in Hobby Japan, so I often think about
implementing it in Lego-- great job here!
Love the "face"-- sinister! Love the leg design. I don't mind the hands--
it's often used because it works!
And I love the double-bladed weapon! OW!
Man! manymechsmakemoremessages!
Wonderful, Travis! Thanks!
(PS pix of Morpheus' butt up soon)
stuart
> http://home.sc.rr.com/sivar/
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| Depending on size, I try to get decent elbow and knee movement; good hip and ankle movement for a leg forward stance or legs apart stance; and arm rotation along each axis. I will sacrifice some movement for stability. The kneeling stance was a pain (...) (23 years ago, 5-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Here it is, my latest mecha. It was a influenced some by Heavy Gear, especially the engine. The engine is a modified three year old design. I borrowed the elbow design from Chris Maddison's Maelstrom. I carried that over to the leg to create a (...) (23 years ago, 4-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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