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by terminaldamage
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Mad Metal Machines Volume 13
Replies: 20
Views: 17421

Re: Mad Metal Machines Volume 13

MMM 14 at the end of September is a distinct possibility. I don't know if there are any full-combat featherweight events planned for September this year. Normally there are but there was nothing in 2011 and it was a bit quiet for my liking. So if it's the same again this year, a road trip to Germany...
by terminaldamage
Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Mad Metal Machines Volume 13
Replies: 20
Views: 17421

Re: Mad Metal Machines Volume 13

*strokes non-existent beard* I'd love to come to one of these events too, but as you're saying Will, it could mean two (possibly three) full combat events in a short time frame. Considering the cost of travelling from this here Scottyland to regular events, multiplied by three won't be cheap. Maybe ...
by terminaldamage
Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: deodorANT & friends
Replies: 678
Views: 345808

Re: deodorANT & friends

haz wrote:i also stuck NPC logos on the motors so people will think i have actually invested some money into the thing.
I do that too, but only to make people think I've got really cool big-name sponsors :P
by terminaldamage
Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: new gamertag needed !!
Replies: 6
Views: 6817

Re: new gamertag needed !!

...spontaneous human combustion
by terminaldamage
Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Robots: Extreme Wars Live Barnsley 2012 - 26 Feb 2012
Replies: 27
Views: 20473

Re: Robots: Extreme Wars Live Barnsley 2012 - 26 Feb 2012

My jigsaw is appalling, so I need a proper saw. £20 for a 550W Performance Power brand jigsaw out of B&Q (and a few quid for a decent wood-cutting blade). Had mine close to three years now and it's still going strong. I imagine it's pretty thin (3mm?) polycarb? If so, I've been cutting 5mm poly...
by terminaldamage
Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Any model railway enthusiasts out there???
Replies: 5
Views: 14927

Re: Any model railway enthusiasts out there???

That is simply amazing! I know what I want for Christmas :D
by terminaldamage
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:16 am
Forum: Featherweights
Topic: featherweight shells
Replies: 51
Views: 121100

Re: featherweight shells

In that case I wouldn't bother trying to reduce the ground clearance. Add the wedge extender and have 0mm at the front, but I'd keep the 6mm round the sides as it will save you a lot of grief in the arena.
by terminaldamage
Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Featherweights
Topic: featherweight shells
Replies: 51
Views: 121100

Re: featherweight shells

Just keep the wedge pointed at opponents at all times if possible. It doesn't matter if it's a melee or one-on-one fight, your robot's gonna get flipped, regardless of how much or how little ground clearance you have. I don't know the shape of the robot but if possible, design it so that it can run ...
by terminaldamage
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: Featherweights
Topic: featherweight shells
Replies: 51
Views: 121100

Re: featherweight shells

To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't bother with skirts. They're a waste of material and weight. Have a look at the current crop of active featherweights. None of them (even the pushers) have skirts. There are a few reasons for this, some of which include; - uneven floors. If you compete at Roaming Ro...
by terminaldamage
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Fights online
Replies: 8
Views: 5778

Re: Fights online

Nice fight from the Australian antweight competition at their recent national event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU8IA1H1JCw I've mentioned it in the comments of the video as well, but what impresses me most is the fact that Scarlet maintains a degree of control, aggression and (definitely) damag...