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Re: New joint technology, and a new mecha
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Wed, 21 Aug 2002 03:29:36 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes:
> OMG! Dude!!! Professor Snead strikes again!
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> WOW WOW WOW!
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> Shuuwweeet!!
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> Ok, where to begin?
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> Notable Sneadified Mecha points:
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> The Head: Very Snead. I like the flat and rounded contours of the head.
Had to make the head look like it belonged on this mecha instead of Eros; the
round things were the way to go...
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> The Shoulders: Oooohhhh! Look at the curves and smooth look! and they pivot
> with the rest of the arm, using a clever very narrow Sneaded joint Technique.
> cool - cool - cool
Thanks! You know, I used 36 of those rounded 1x2 modified bricks on this
mecha? I love that piece!
> The Spine: oooohh neat rounded 1x2 slopes, mmmmm Blue. Really nice design.
Yeah, after playing with LBB at Brickswest, I was determined to make my next
mecha blue. And, I have enough blue left over to maybe make my own LBB!
> The Arms: Ooooh, Blue fingers! Nice! works good - Right on for Master Gla!
> I like the boxy arms, I dig the plates overextending past the elbow.
> How do the wrist work? How are they connected?
I use the technic pneumatic "T" inserted into a 1x2 brick with an axle hole.
This allows the wrist to bend and rotate.
> The Feet: Hmmm, at first I recognized them as a premade part, I see that
> they work well with the design. I ALWAYS say, look to the simple for the
> answer, so many times have I tried to be fancy and the best answer is right
> inder my nose. This works. Ohh wait, what's that, huh, are you using the Ball
Joint to stick a little blue thingie in it to help act as an ankle stop?!!?
INGENIOUS!!!
Yeah, I tried making different, more original feet, but click joints as ankles
aren't very forgiving, and the Gali feet worked better than anything else I
came up with. The stoppers are another accident. I just stuck them in; then I
was like "Legomaster is going to clown me if my mecha can't stand on one leg
;-)" and when I tried it, the blue thing worked perfectly as a stopper! I got
lucky...
> The Stiffen Tech: oh interesting, I admit I don't have any of those yet. I
> also admit I rather make my own joints than rely on something pre-made for
> me. I'm still trying to make a Mech using Ball Joints. I suppose once I do
> that I'll have more of an appreciation for the "right to the point Joint
> Tech out these days" I do see the benifets, like the ol creedo, form and
> fuction.
I very much prefer making my own joints sometimes. I had a blast making
Cepheus, but since then, I spend so much time coming up with new joints that I
rarely get a chance to finish a mecha. These joints came out, and a few hours
later, I had legs! Also, those twizzler axles have been really pissing me off!
I was glad to take a break from them...but it's time to get back to that worm
gear project soon.
> Having these SBD Joints allows for a minimun of requirement so the form can
> flow. I'll try it one day. Either way, very clever. I was wondering: If
> someone was not able to get their hands on 80mm wire, what else is around of
> common origin that could pass for the same thickness? A paperclip? pushpins?
> What do you recomend if one does not have the right size wire, what else
> could you use to get the same effect? Toothpicks?
I was thinking, .9mm pencil lead could work. Also, one migh have luck with
certain sewing needles. But Unless you have a caliper or micrometer handy, I
would recommend get some 20 gauge wire from the local hardware store.
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> Overall: Pretty darn near perfect! (holds up "9" scorecard)
Oooh, such high marks from the Legomaster!
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> I admire the way you refine your techniques, I dig how it's BLUE!
> I would make a suggestion, throw one of those SBD joint in the head so the
> neck bends, that would really make it.
I'll check it out and see how it works.
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> Well, another hit Dr. Snead!
> Great job!
Thanks a lot, Eric!
> Hall of Famer!
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> I hope to see this one in person - soon -
> Good Luck with the Jet pack, I love jet packs. mmmmm jet packs.
> Don't stall either I wanna see a Flight Master Jump Jet Pack on Andromeda!
> Lastly, cool names.....
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> c-ya
Thanks a lot, Eric!
Later, Chris
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> Legomaster
> LMHoF
> www.mylegomaster.com
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