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I didn’t take Ralphie Parker’s advise and have almost
shot my eye out about 5 times working on the missile launcher. I would
place the missile into the launcher to make sure it fit, etc. Only to
forgot about it and then trigger the mechanism!!! Those springs shot far
and hard (when your head is right there!)
The trigger is the “latte dispenser”!
I am now working in my real color scheme: white and grey (not white and dark red
... which I do like too).
I was able to use Christopher Smead’s new turntable worm gear idea. I
didn’t have any space under the turntable for the gears so I had to invert
the mechanism and place the gears on the top. It turned out nice.
Thanks Chris.
To center the gear in the rear of the Mecha I used two 8z gears.
-Brian
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More WIP from Me. I am on the final stretch of building. In true “Iron Chef”
fashion I have now decided that I am not going to make a Bricklink order to
finish my Mecha but I am going to use only pieces that I have. So at the end I
realize that I don’t have enough of certain red pieces to finish the build so I
am going to switch from Red/Dark Grey to white/Light Grey. We will have to see
how it turns out.
Previews of the Left Shoulder and gun.
Preview of the Right Shoulder. At the latest moment I thought I would
throw in a fun twist and add a “cannon”. I have never used one of those in
a set and I am excited to see how it works. It will add a slight “System” feel
to the Mecha.
-Brian
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Here are some more WIP photos. I seem to be posting the most (I thought that
was the idea), anyway I hope no one minds.
Again, My Mecha is going to be complete symmetric. I always think multi-legged
Mecha should be symmetrical that way they can move in any direction.
Partially finished Cockpit and shoulder joint -- Angled View
Partially finished Cockpit and shoulder joint -- Front View
Partially finished Cockpit and shoulder joint -- Aerial View
I do wish I had a few more dark grey pieces in the wedges. I would like the red
to be more of an accent instead of a major part. I want to try and build this
project without a brickshelf or limited brickshelf purchase.
Any suggestions?
-Brian
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Can’t pass up a “Joe Vig” Contest.
Anyway, my I present ... The Dangers of Window Shopping
“Oooh, I love walking down 5th Avenue ...”
“These Manaquins are sooo hot!”
“Wow, looook at that bikini!”
“Ah, no .... LOOK OUT, JOE ... there’s a man hole!”
Enjoy.
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