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Re: Best sets for parts, was ( Welcome to lugnet.build.mecha )
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Karim,
After what seems to be a long time, it's great to hear that you have new
creations we might see soon. I'm looking forward to it!
Ben
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Ben Vaughan
buster@marsbase.com
http://www.marsbase.com
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The few, the proud...the plastic.
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"Karim" <knassar@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:FpFHEL.C12@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.build.mecha, Lance Scott writes:
> > Let's start this one off.
> >
> > Which are the best sets to get for the Technic pieces most folks use to • make
> > their models with?
> >
> > More to the point, the articulation bits.
>
> Hi Lance,
>
> Generally, I've found that my ideal building style varies by the scale of • the
> model.
>
> I've explored mecha articulation with several differnt mechanisms, and • I've
> decided that articulation styles can be catagorized into 3 general • categories
> by size: Small, Medium, Large.
>
> By "Small" I mean between 5 and 15 bricks tall. Generally, these are
> microfigure scale or "power armor" scale. For these models, I usually use
> simple articulation by means of technic beams and connector pegs "with
> friction". These models are small enough and light enough that this • simple
> construction is strong enought to support the weight of the model without • any
> extra persuasion (ie: rubber bands, springs, etc). An example of this kind • of
> construction is at http://www.etymon.org/kn/pallas/Products/fu.html
>
> "Medium" to me means between 15 and 30 bricks tall. An example of this • size of
> mecha is at http://www.etymon.org/kn/pallas/Products/landmate.html. These • guys
> get heavy enough that simple "connector/beam" joints are not strong enough • to
> support the weight of the model. In the past (as seen in the above link), • I
> have used a hybrid joint style that uses technic beams and connectors and • Shock
> absorbers or rubber bands where needed, with the body of the mecha • integrated
> into the structure. Recently, I've begun to really appreciate the
> Ball-and-socket joints that are available in the "Thowbots" series. I • don't
> have any pics up yet, But I have designed two new mecha for Pallas • Spaceworks
> that use these joints for hips and shoulders and then use the Starwars • locking
> hinge bricks for knees and elbows. IMHO, these pieces, used properly, are • the
> best way to build a medium sized mecha. The trick to using the "throwbot"
> components is building a shell around the piece by means of the technic • holes
> in the strut.
>
> Anything larger than 30 bricks tall gets oo heavy for any sort of "simple"
> joint system. My solution for this type of construction is to design a
> composite structure that uses technic beams, large & small shocks, and • even
> sometimes the stiff plastic tubing to achieve a strong, stable internal
> structure and then build a "skin" that totally encloses the armature. An
> example of this type of building is at • http://www.etymon.org/kn/dragon.html
>
> So given that long essay :), other than general technic elements, the • pieces
> that I find invaluable are:
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> Ball & Socket struts (Throwbots)
> Locking Hinges (Starwars models)
> "arm" hinges with technic pegs (found in Divers sets as the waldo arms, • etc)
> Shock absorbers-large & small (best source for these is to order them from • S@H)
>
> Anyway, Hope that was what you are interested in.
>
> --Karim
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