In lugnet.build.mecha, Allister McLaren writes:
> This mech is designed as a general purpose machine useful in any situation
> from construction to logging, to cargo handling to military activities. It
> isn't shown with any waepons here, but there is a mounting point on the top
> for attaching a variety of hardware.
That's got some really neat articulation. I've only made vague forays into
mecha building, but I know it isn't easy to do that. The honkin' feet give
it a solid look, and the oversized hands seem to fit it really well too.
(...) Ball joints make it MUCH easier. Building this was one of the most interesting Lego puzzles I've ever put together, but the most fun is putting it into kooky poses :) Allister (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
Hi, This is my first go at a mech of any size. I've done a couple of small ones to 'get the feel' and have been learning a lot from the masters in .mecha. This mech is designed as a general purpose machine useful in any situation from construction (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space) !