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Re: T-ANK R19
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Fri, 29 Mar 2002 02:25:33 GMT
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hey dude,
looks nice. You have some really sweet shapes in the arms, and the legs, and
the upper torso is pretty swell too.
But I really think that some parts of it coulda be filled out more, such as
the thighs and the upper arms. Just some tips.
cool mecha, I look forward to seeing more!
-Geordan-
In lugnet.announce, Tony Knaak writes:
> *Backstory*
> In an effort to create cool new mecha with a non-leathal enviroment, I have
> created the Mecha Combat Federation or MCF. I see it as a new 'sports
> entertainment' of the distant future. A hybrid of Pro Wrestling, BattleBots,
> and the classic movie Robojox. Each contestant has his or her own mobile
> armor, specific to there needs. They duke it out in a giant arena one on one
> until there emerges and champion. There are no weapons, just the suit and
> the pilot's skill.
> LET'S GET IT ON!!!!!!!!
>
> I present the first contestant in the Mecha Combat Federation, David Phye,
> codeamed 'Rancid.' Rancid is piloting his heavily customized T-ANK R19
> mobile armor.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=13884
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> The hips joints are all new for me. The 2x1 plate with handle was stiffened
> using technic pins creating an amazingly strong joint in a real small
> package. I have not seen this done before, and I an really proud of my new
> innovation. Also, the inline knee joint provides far more strength then
> normal click hinges. The the geared hips are nearly identical to ones used
> on Carver.
>
> The diamond holes on the shoulders do contain launch tubes, but only for
> smoke grenades. Like I said before, no weapons.
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> Finally, David's cockpit is customized in comfy tan leather. On either side
> of the chair are a contol console and a dignostic computer to keep track of
> pump pressures and damage reports. They HUD lowers over Rancid's field of
> vison to provide the maxium view range.
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> All comments and suggestions welcome.
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> Thanks
>
> out
> tk
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| (...) Hey Thanks (...) Thanks for the critism. I appreciate your comments!!! (...) More real soon to come. out tk (23 years ago, 31-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| *Backstory* In an effort to create cool new mecha with a non-leathal enviroment, I have created the Mecha Combat Federation or MCF. I see it as a new 'sports entertainment' of the distant future. A hybrid of Pro Wrestling, BattleBots, and the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Mar-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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