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Re: 10 tips to better Mecha building....WAS:HELP...beginner need tips and info on how to build mecha?!?!
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lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general
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Sat, 20 Oct 2001 19:14:15 GMT
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> 4) ____ Hinges. Click, brick, plate, whatever. That's the easy way to create
> joints. Jeremy Sproat, Chris Maddison, Joel Kuester...all seem to understand
> this. Look at their models for inspiration.
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Thanks for the nod Dave. To expand on this, try using pieces as hinges that
weren't made to be used that way. The best example is the 1x4 offset
plate(http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=4590). The two outside
studs are magnificent for hinging things. I've been experimenting with
chicken walker "thighs" with this piece, and the results are great. Same
goes for a pairing of 1x1 tiles w/ the top clip
(http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=2555) and 1x2 plate w/ handle
(http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=2540). The two of these make
excellent hinges for smaller mecha (and are used almost exclusively in my
minimecha).
-Chris
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