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Compact Frame
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Compact Frame is a micro size mech with a full range of motion.
About this creation
This is probably one of only a handful of ways that these few parts can be assembled to give this much articulation in such a tiny model - it's this reason that these are so interesting and challenging to build. I can't take credit for this design; it is inspired by another of zizy's advanced frame type micromecha, which reminded me of a mecha ninja. Is there anything cooler than ninjas or mecha? Only mecha ninjas!! w00t!

I'm sure quite a few people are also keen to know a few of the tricks, so check the Compact Frame gallery at Brickshelf for some disassembly and pics of the few critical parts you'll need plenty of in order to create your own.

I've got another mini mech in the lab (slightly larger than this) which I'll post in the next few days or so!



Enlarge image 		   Here the Compact Frame is folded into a compact foetal position.



Enlarge image 		   The Compact Frame activates and lifts its head...



Enlarge image 		   ..and surveys it's environment...



Enlarge image 		   ...before springing into a 'fight or flight' pose.



Enlarge image 		   Back of the Compact Frame.



Enlarge image 		   Left hand rear flank.



Enlarge image 		   Powersliding with arms outstretched.



Enlarge image 		   Yes, it stands on one leg, provided the limbs are positioned to respect the COG. Ready for a kung-fu kick...



Enlarge image 		   HIYAAAAA!! Eat plastic!!



Enlarge image 		   Right hand rear flank.



Enlarge image 		   A shot of the front side with arms apart to show the dual 2x1 handle plates...



Enlarge image 		   ... which are the secret to this little fellas incredible reach and arm articulation.



Enlarge image 		   Yeah baby!! Show me love!



Enlarge image 		   I've had it with the silly captions - the narrator is going down...



Enlarge image 		   The CF-01 tilts it's head foreward to take aim...



Enlarge image 		   ...while supporting the rifle on it's left arm.



Enlarge image 		   Shot of the right leg in kneeling pose.



Enlarge image 		   Other side of the kneeling pose.



Enlarge image 		   Standing up. The rifle butt fits into nook of his arm, as it should. Nice.



Enlarge image 		   A dynamic pose. Whatever that means.



Enlarge image 		   Armed and protected.



Enlarge image 		   Other side, deflecting incoming lasers or Bionicle zamours(?)...



Enlarge image 		   Hoorah! The Compact Frame rasies it's rifle and fires off a a couple of victory shots.



Enlarge image 		   Arm construction.



Enlarge image 		   Leg construction.



Enlarge image 		   Torso construction.



Enlarge image 		   You'll need plenty of these in a range of colours.



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Slugger CSJ
  January 22, 2012
How did you build the gun?
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Slugger CSJ
  January 22, 2012
My variations are up at http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/305749!
Slugger CSJ
  January 22, 2012
Thanks! I'll post them as soon as I can.
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Vaughan J
  January 21, 2012
Quoting Slugger CSJ Would it be OK if I posted some color variations made in LDD?
Hi Slugger, certainly, please go right ahead and make some colour variations - I'd be really interested to see them! Please send/post me a link when you are ready. thanks for your comments! =)
Slugger CSJ
  January 21, 2012
Would it be OK if I posted some color variations made in LDD?
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Slugger CSJ
  January 18, 2012
Can I use him (or a version) in something?
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Slugger CSJ
  December 18, 2010
Sweet! I think I figured it out. I'll probably build one. If I use it for target practice in other MOCs, sorry :)
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NERD7 why do you wanna know?
  January 3, 2009
Do you think you could take a look at my new models? thanks.
Vaughan J
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patrick hafer
  December 19, 2007
wow! very good! can you plz email me the instructions?
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Will M.
  September 2, 2006
Another good job! the feet look a little fragile, though.
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Derelict Master Hunter
  July 30, 2006
very nice. love the gun. Hey derek's rite it does look a lot lik a crisis suit from warhammer 40k. DID u get inspiratin from it? looks awsome. send sm instructs PLZ!!!
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Matthieu G.
  May 27, 2006
Very nice. It got me started on my own frame. Keep up the good work.
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Micah Cooley
  May 21, 2006
It's intense enough I made my own :p
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Joshua Newman
  May 10, 2006
Your mecha have such a great posability:size ratio!
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pleh !
  April 8, 2006
natch.cheers!-pleh!
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... BBCCD
  March 30, 2006
awsome. i like this little guy. great job.
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Jack Dallman
  March 29, 2006
That's really cool! I want to see more. I love the rifle as well. Does he stay together though?
  
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