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  1. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    I wanted to get them in late last night, but I otherwise used the time to work on something special for this project; it will be great news! But I am working on getting the photos today! Apologies
  2. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Indeed, the teeth are unlike the crown version, which was also very difficult to impossible to wedge in. I am not really concerned about adjusting the angle all too much, since the possible positions are so limited to the gear. However, here is how I plan to set it up in a certain position: first separate the turntable (the top will go to the leg and the base to the hub), place the old 24z gear through the axle prongs, then connect the leg to the hub at the desired angle. Though with both pieces of the turntable attached to one of the components, that would provide enough leverage to separate it, as I believe you said before…
  3. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Wow, looks like a scaled down Marshal Banana Millennium Falcon—fantastic!
  4. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Parts have arrived! Pics coming soon!
  5. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    The position points are quite limited anyway; referring back to the photos of the leg angled, that is the least they can be… Maybe the gear will be easy to disengage and won't result in significant damage to the teeth.
  6. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Yes, I originally purposed to use the crown gear because its design would be easier to insert in the turntable, but it could only barely be connected to the leg (you can observe this with my original design). With the old styled gear the extra axle holes add more secured points of connection, though its design does arise some difficulties with inserting it. However, since the positions are quite limited with the gear, I'll set the desired position before assembling the turntable completely.
  7. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    The joint that consists of 213 pieces which weighs around 173 grams, the leg that consists of 868 pieces which weighs around 2lbs/1kg, or the whole model which will indefinitely consist of 6000+ pieces?
  8. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    The gear will connect to the leg by its two addition axle holes, so that will help. I just checked with the gear racks, but I do not see them working out efficiently in the very limited space they would have; it might have been easier if inverted versions were available. Plus, if the turntable were to be reverse the gear would rotate along with it than locking it in position, and if the gear was otherwise fixed to the turntable and frame then it will really require quite some disassembling, because it will have to be removed from the opposite direction where the leg connects to the joint. Indeed we will all have to see how well it works, though things can turn out better than what I imagined.
  9. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Yes, it appears solid for the most part, though I see if other various element designs were available it could certainly have improved more so from them, but this will work for now…
  10. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    The kragle are you kidding me! You know how much backlash I got from using that stuff? I'll never use that stuff again, never! Okay, I was just exaggerating that in a comical way . Though, all truthful criticism; me using it was an unethical thing to do… I used the force Humor aside, thanks kris for joining in on the latest discussion about the design for the joint! Firstly, I will admit that the first design for the structure was utterly crap… Implementing Technic elements into the brick system just by the means of half pins connected with plates to secure the turntable was really inadequate for a well structured design. I knew it was bound fail or to hold up as well to my expectations (especially for where the sloped 2 x 2 x 3 bricks are concerned), but then Tommy stepped in and did phenomenal work with overhauling the design in such quick period, whilst keeping the shape of the joint! Upon exploring his design, I was reminded of the technique by creating a crevice with Technic bricks throughout, there is the possibility of implementing an effective structure within the build. I did this similarly with the top of the leg, though I do not know why I did not reconsider doing the same for this joint, nevertheless I am grateful for Tommy's improvements. For certain I had no other choice than to go along with Tommy's design, because mine certainly would not hold up for long term or even hardly at all, but I of course could not have went along with all those exposed Technic pins—that was my work to handle. So I stepped in and revised Tommy's improvements, whilst keeping his structure at core—they're even similar to yours quite in the fashion of using the Technic 180º axel and pin connector with the connector hub with 1 axel. Some of my additions include implementing 1 x 1 Technic bricks for additional points of connection of the whole Technic structure to the rest of the build, and also properly connecting the turntable to the front end of joint in an effective fashion. Well, my designs actually involves leaving the chamber for where a 24z gear would be inserted unobstructed and an axel 4 with stop through the gear, so that the gear can be easily removed and without it being trapped in. However, I will inevitably be required to use the old style 24z gear, which is unfortunate since it retired in 1998 (almost two decades old)! Now as the design is filled up more than before, only a 6 x 6 dish with a 2 x 2 round plate is sufficient to cover up the mechanism. Photos of my revisions below:
  11. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Haha, that is a nice observation!
  12. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Oh I see, though at first I somehow thought you were referring to the space within the internal structure.
  13. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    How would that be possible? Oh, I forgot about that version—that would as well work better! Thank you for helping out!
  14. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    "Size matters not."
  15. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Alright, thanks in advance!
  16. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    I suppose that would be easier to work with and demonstrate, than drafting an illustration… AT-AT_Leg_Joint.lxf
  17. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Hahaha, nice!
  18. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Thanks Reflexes! I believe it will work better than alternatively using just a Technic pin, as a gear can be inserted to lock it in place. Though I definitely want to inspect how well the whole setup will work in real life… Well, there is several 2 x 6 and 1 x 6 plates at the core which are sandwiched together with brackets overladen with plates, but the obvious weak point is definitely where I was forced to use those sloped 2 x 2 x 3 brick, though I will keep looking into possibilities to reinforce it as you suggested. I am curious to know how the wedge belt will add support, I have no experience with using it in the fashion you suggested. Thank for continuing sharing your advice in this field! Much appreciated! Maybe I should have mentioned once after B&P ships, because that is what I am also waiting for. (Those orders with the crucial parts) Yes, the dish is just to cover up the unsightly hole where the turntable is located, but I will probably see if I can fill it in a bit and then I could use a smaller dish. At the moment I do not know how space apart the legs will be (though not much more than it already is), and how big I want the tubular section to be.
  19. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Okay I'll take it! Just kidding! Compared to the original price and box included that's a steal, so in the future you should compare the asking price to the averages like on Bricklink before mentioning the listing here, because maybe someone not so courteous would snatch that up in a instant. Sets from the Mata line are very prestigious—they were the golden age of BIONICLE. You don't see that much functionality in recent sets, let alone any vehicles or Rahi like we knew and loved…
  20. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    It has been a while since I updated on the progress of my ambitious project to design the most highly detailed and structured AT-AT MOC ever. In my endeavor I have made considerable advancements unprecedented to prior installments of other AT-AT MOCs, and certainly there will be more to come as I advance with this tremendously phenomenal walker… Though right now is a delightful accomplishment for me, as I finally designed the middle joint ("shoulder," "tear-shaped part") that connects the leg to the drivetrain section. Previously, I dreaded doing it because I desired attaining a sturdy structure whilst capturing the curve and tapering contour. For how I plan to use the large type 2 Technic turntable to implement articulation in the joints, I believe this is only way it can be designed in a sturdy construction, with the current palette of elements, and especially considering that I am using Technic with System simultaneously. Photos of the design in real life will come once my order from B&P arrives, until then, enjoy these in program and rendered images : ) Unfortunately, the joints can only be positioned in 15º increments; nothing smaller than that based on a 24 tooth gear element. However, with the type type 2 Technic turntable implemented, a 24 tooth gear can be installed and will fixed the joint at the desired point.
  21. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Well done! Alright, now I want to see Star Wars: Empire at War
  22. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Hey, instead of using trans-light blue 2 x 2 dishes for the eyes you could alternatively use or
  23. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    "T2B over!"
  24. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    Aha, I remember, the Jek-14 sets—thanks!
  25. LiLmeFromDaFuture
    "Freemaker" sets is that what the "StarScavenger" and the "Eclipse Fighter" are? From the looks of the design I thought they were Old Republic, well except for the one with Dengar, thought that one was from Rebels. Is this the first time something like this has happen in the Star Wars theme?
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