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IRON MECHA
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Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006.
IRON MECHA

This is a contest of building talent and fun. I do not have all the details worked out yet, but it is my desire to create a contest where anyone can play.

The winner will win bragging rights.

The build will be simple enough. I shall pick a graphic of a mecha. The builder will build a mecha based off of that graphic. Artistic license is encouraged. You may build macro, micro or anything in between. The Build does not need to be an exact copy of the graphic but we should be able to see how you got from the inspirational image to your build. The graphic will not be revealed until the beginning of the competition.

Judging will be by an independent panel, not unlike Iron Chef. (I already have one judge confirmed and I will pick others. They will remain anonymous until judging begins. No I won’t tell you who) I am simply your host for the IRON MECHA competition.

This contest will be a free for all open to anyone. Based on the success (or failure) of this contest, I will evolve it into something more grandiose, like a tree elimination format with a grand championship. But let’s just have fun with this first shall we?

So, the first step is to sign up for the contest. Reply to this post with your intent to participate. You Must announce your intent to participate by midnight Dec 31, 2005. The graphic will be revealed in a new post Jan 1, 2006, and your entry will be judged on Feb 1, 2006.

As with Iron Chef, progress shots are encouraged, but not mandatory. I’m shooting for cooperative competition in this IRON MECHA. If a builder is having trouble achieving a particular aspect of the build, it is my desire that they feel comfortable seeking help, even from fellow competitor. If you’re particularly crafty, you could show fake progress shots. Entirely up to you.

Again, I would like to stress that this contest is for anyone and is based on the idea of fun. If you’re not a self proclaimed mecha builder but want to play, BY ALL MEANS, do so. Our judges will be looking over criteria and may or may not be Mecha experts. Anyone can win! Come be a part of IRON MECHA.

(not affiliated with any other private mecha build contests that may or may not be in progress)

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann


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Re: IRON MECHA
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This is crazy enough to work. Your recruitment strategy for mecha building is going well, I’m in and I’ll lose but hey, nothing like a challenge to motivate building.

Tim


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
  
This contest will be a free for all open to anyone.

I am intrigued. Am I allowed to have my son help me, as a sort of family, team effort?

JOHN


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, John Neal wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
  
This contest will be a free for all open to anyone.

I am intrigued. Am I allowed to have my son help me, as a sort of family, team effort?

JOHN

Absolutely. You can even call him your technical staff if you so desire. :)


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, John Neal wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
  
This contest will be a free for all open to anyone.

I am intrigued. Am I allowed to have my son help me, as a sort of family, team effort?

JOHN

Absolutely. You can even call him your technical staff if you so desire. :)

Who knows, you’ll possibly be helping him if he gets inspired enough.

Steve


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:

snip

This sounds like a REAL challenge! Mecha in one month’s time? I’m in!

Chris


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Steve Witt wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, John Neal wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
  
This contest will be a free for all open to anyone.

I am intrigued. Am I allowed to have my son help me, as a sort of family, team effort?

JOHN

Absolutely. You can even call him your technical staff if you so desire. :)

Who knows, you’ll possibly be helping him if he gets inspired enough.

Ha! When that happens, I back off and let him have at it:-)

JOHN


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, John Neal wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
  
This contest will be a free for all open to anyone.

I am intrigued. Am I allowed to have my son help me, as a sort of family, team effort?

JOHN

Absolutely. You can even call him your technical staff if you so desire. :)

Cool! Although I’ll probably be called “brick-fetcher” by him:-)

One request: would you please choose a mech that looks like a train? ;-D

JOHN


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Re: IRON MECHA
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On 20/12/05, John <John@tcltc.org> wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, Steve Witt wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, John Neal wrote:

I am intrigued.  Am I allowed to have my son help me, as a sort of family,
team effort?

[JOHN]

Absolutely.  You can even call him your technical staff if you so desire.
:)

Who knows, you'll possibly be helping him if he gets inspired enough.

Ha!  When that happens, I back off and let [him] have at it:-)

[JOHN]

Okay, I have no idea if I can do this, but what the hey - I am in.

If your son is into it enough, you may end up competing with him. I
get the feeling unless he is very, very young, that age may have
little to do with the outcome.

Danny
--
Danny Staple MBCS
OrionRobots
http://orionrobots.co.uk
(Full contact details available through website)


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006.
IRON MECHA

This is a contest of building talent and fun. I do not have all the details worked out yet, but it is my desire to create a contest where anyone can play.

The winner will win bragging rights.

SNIP

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

Hello Mark,

that sounds fun! I’m in!!

Marco


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Re: IRON MECHA
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   Absolutely. You can even call him your technical staff if you so desire. :)

Cool! Although I’ll probably be called “brick-fetcher” by him:-)

One request: would you please choose a mech that looks like a train? ;-D

JOHN

Well, you’ll just have to wait till Jan 1 to find out won’t ya ;)


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Re: IRON MECHA
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Interesting, but in Iron Chef you are given a main ingredient that you must use to make a dish of your own choosing. That would be more akin to specifying a Lego part that must be used prominently, then the rest of the design is up to the chef/builder’s creativity.

Can you build a tasty mecha whose primary ingredient is tofu? That is your challenge. :-)

K


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Re: IRON MECHA
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So, the first step is to sign up for the contest. Reply to this post with
your
intent to participate.

I'm in.
A thought: I'm not asking for an extension or anything, but given my
inexperience and other factors, I may not finish in the month. But I'll do
my best!

mo.





You Must announce your intent to participate by midnight
Dec 31, 2005. The graphic will be revealed in a new post Jan 1, 2006, and
your
entry will be judged on Feb 1, 2006.

As with Iron Chef, progress shots are encouraged, but not mandatory. I'm
shooting for cooperative competition in this IRON MECHA. If a builder is
having
trouble achieving a particular aspect of the build, it is my desire that
they
feel comfortable seeking help, even from fellow competitor. If you're
particularly crafty, you {could} show fake progress shots. Entirely up to
you.

Again, I would like to stress that this contest is for anyone and is based
on
the idea of fun. If you're not a self proclaimed mecha builder but want to
play,
BY ALL MEANS, do so. Our judges will be looking over criteria and may or
may not
be Mecha experts. Anyone can win! Come be a part of IRON MECHA.

(not affiliated with any other private mecha build contests that may or
may not
be in progress)

Your IRON MECHA host,¬
Mark Neumann


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:

<snip>
   If you’re particularly crafty, you could show fake progress shots. Entirely up to you.

I like that-- that’s good smack!

JOHN


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Re: IRON MECHA
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I’m in! No time like the present to learn a new skill!


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a
contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006. ¬[IRON MECHA]¬

I would like to enter.
Regards,
Colin Gutierrez


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper wrote:
Interesting, but in Iron Chef you are given a main ingredient that you must
use to make a dish of your own choosing. That would be more akin to
specifying a Lego part that must be used prominently, then the rest of the
design is up to the chef/builder's creativity.

Can you build a tasty mecha whose primary ingredient is tofu?
That is your challenge. :-)

K

I really like this idea.  I mean I REALLY like this idea.  Some suggestions for
parts:

-Brown Star Wars Ep. I droid fighter wings
-Insectoid legs
-BURPs
-Any Duplo part
-Exploriens cockpits

Basically, any part that I normally shun would be a cool challenge.  As a matter
of fact, I think I'm going to go try to build some mecha with these parts
anyway.
*dig dig rattle*
(actually, I already built something with the droid fighter bits a few years
ago, but never posted the pics.)
Regards,
Colin


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Colin Robert Gutierrez wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper wrote:
Interesting, but in Iron Chef you are given a main ingredient that you must
use to make a dish of your own choosing. That would be more akin to
specifying a Lego part that must be used prominently, then the rest of the
design is up to the chef/builder's creativity.

Can you build a tasty mecha whose primary ingredient is tofu?
That is your challenge. :-)

K

I really like this idea.  I mean I REALLY like this idea.  Some suggestions for
parts:

-Brown Star Wars Ep. I droid fighter wings
-Insectoid legs
-BURPs
-Any Duplo part
-Exploriens cockpits

Basically, any part that I normally shun would be a cool challenge.  As a matter
of fact, I think I'm going to go try to build some mecha with these parts
anyway.
*dig dig rattle*
(actually, I already built something with the droid fighter bits a few years
ago, but never posted the pics.)
Regards,
Colin

Bryce would totally win that challenge.  All of his mecha are built out of
reject parts.  I mean, really - ninja wings?!?

Cool idea, though, I agree...

Chris


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Re: IRON MECHA
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Can you build a tasty mecha whose primary ingredient is tofu?
That is your challenge. :-)

<snip>
Cool idea, though, I agree...


Yeah, that is typical in Iron Chef.

For this pilot contest, if you will, we are using a graphic to take the place as
the ingredient.  Depending on how this contest goes, and if the interest remains
I was thinking of setting up an elimination schedule and using seed parts as the
ingredient.  So if this continues, we'd get a roster of participants, they'd be
paired up, each pair would get a part and a month.  Then next month, new pairs
and a new part.  So on and so forth down to a grand champion.  But I thought
that'd be a bit much to start with so I decided to go with this.  But gauging on
the popularity of this, I better start hunting for a black suit and a silver
platter.

Mark


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Re: IRON MECHA
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Quick note,

I’m afraid that all the judge positions have been filled for this contest. Feel free to contact me if you wish to be a future judge but all the spots are filled for this contest.

and uh, Wow, thanks for the response so far!

Mark


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Christopher Snead wrote:

Bryce would totally win that challenge.  All of his mecha are built out of
reject parts.  I mean, really - ninja wings?!?

Cool idea, though, I agree...

Chris

Hey I take offence to that!..uh...I think I do at least :-P


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Re: IRON MECHA
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-SNIP-

I make a mean burrito asada mucha mecha.


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006.
IRON MECHA

  
The build will be simple enough. I shall pick a graphic of a mecha.

It better not be a goddamn chicken-walker ;)

What the hey - two mecha in nine months? I could almost manage that. Count me in too.

a


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
So, the first step is to sign up for the contest. Reply to this post with
your intent to participate. You Must announce your intent to participate by
midnight Dec 31, 2005. The graphic will be revealed in a new post Jan 1,
2006, and your entry will be judged on Feb 1, 2006.

What the hey, I'm in.

--
Tony Hafner
www.hafhead.com


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Re: IRON MECHA
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I call on Iron Mecha French! Let’s get it on!

And by that I mean sign me up. :)

Michael


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Re: IRON MECHA
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My gauntlet is officially tossed into this challenge. I am now 70% sorted...bring this challenge! ;)

-Dave


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Re: IRON MECHA
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I be in it to represent! Oh and to build too!

Jeff


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Re: IRON MECHA
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One request: would you please choose a mech that looks like a train? ;-D

[JOHN]

Hey John,

Check this out:

http://1500bc.com/pretf/batrain.html

Mech transforms into a steam train!

Dave S.


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a
contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006. ¬[IRON MECHA]¬


Who wants a beat down? I'm in.

Eric Sophie


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   So, the first step is to sign up for the contest. Reply to this post with your intent to participate. You Must announce your intent to participate by midnight Dec 31, 2005. The graphic will be revealed in a new post Jan 1, 2006, and your entry will be judged on Feb 1, 2006.

Again, I would like to stress that this contest is for anyone and is based on the idea of fun. If you’re not a self proclaimed mecha builder but want to play, BY ALL MEANS, do so.

Gosh, I’ve never even built a mecha before. Actually, that’s not true - last night, I was watching “Samurai Jack” and I got real impressed by robots, and wanted to make one. So I did - it sucked. The head was too big for the body. But I’ll try again.

I want in.


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
I am simply your host for the
IRON MECHA competition.

Mr Chairman, please taking the cares to not spit out toothily when you the red
pepper of LEGO constructed biting.

There's no way I can win this.  And I'm not sorted AT ALL.
But I want some fun - I call on IRON MECHA SCOTTISH, Haggis McPhee!!

I'm in.


Peace and Long Life,
Tony Alexander


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006.
IRON MECHA

   So, the first step is to sign up for the contest. Reply to this post with your intent to participate. You Must announce your intent to participate by midnight Dec 31, 2005.

   Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

The trick won’t be building but getting my camera back from repairs in time to photograph the bugger. Anyways, I’ll toss in my two bricks.

James (who wonders if he’ll get LEGO at christmas again!)


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
Ladies and Gents, • -snipped-


Who wants a beat down? I'm in.

Eric Sophie

Now THAT'S what I've been waiting to read.

Mauy gawd! Did I just post in mecha???

Adr.


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Re: IRON MECHA
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   This is a contest of building talent and fun.

Sounds good. Count me in.

   I shall pick a graphic of a mecha.

Can you provide at least 2 graphics, i.e. front and back?


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Ka-On Lee wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:

   I shall pick a graphic of a mecha.

Can you provide at least 2 graphics, i.e. front and back?

This would be preferable for everyone, I am sure. More pictures and more detail equals a much better version of the model.

Please toss us as many pics as you are able, Mark.

-Dave


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Re: IRON MECHA
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I am throwing this quick post in.

I was contacted by another of our magnificent builders, Tuomas "TheQ" Kukkamaa.
He wishes to join in the fun and is having difficulties with Lugnet.  Will the
other competitors tremble in fear or will they stand up to the mighty Q?  Only
time will tell.

I really, really need a black outfit and a platter to serve this up on.  ;)

Mark


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Please can you count me in?- Thanks, this sounds like an awsome contest... Justin Ramsden


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Awesome. I’m in.

-- Nathan Wells


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Might be fun, I’m down with it.

A little nervous about the deadline, though. Oh well, maybe I’ll build it microfig scale :)

Adrian


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Colin Robert Gutierrez wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper wrote:
Interesting, but in Iron Chef you are given a main ingredient that you must
use to make a dish of your own choosing. That would be more akin to
specifying a Lego part that must be used prominently, then the rest of the
design is up to the chef/builder's creativity.

I really like this idea.  I mean I REALLY like this idea.  Some suggestions for
parts:

-Brown Star Wars Ep. I droid fighter wings
-Insectoid legs
-BURPs
-Any Duplo part
-Exploriens cockpits

Basically, any part that I normally shun would be a cool challenge.  As a matter
of fact, I think I'm going to go try to build some mecha with these parts
anyway.

Shades of the (muchly-missed) Lame Parts Contest
http://news.lugnet.com/space/?n=18947

TWS Garrison


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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Simmons wrote:
  
   One request: would you please choose a mech that looks like a train? ;-D

JOHN

Hey John,

Check this out:

http://1500bc.com/pretf/batrain.html

Mech transforms into a steam train!

Hubba! I wonder if I could reproduce something like that in LEGO? :-d Thanks for the link, Dave:-)

JOHN


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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Simmons wrote:
One request: would you please choose a mech that looks like a train? ;-D

[JOHN]

Hey John,

Check this out:

http://1500bc.com/pretf/batrain.html

Mech transforms into a steam train!

And of course http://www.brickfrenzy.com/?m=ozzy

ROSCO


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I would like to join in!

Howard C Willis JR.


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Re: IRON MECHA
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Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.
  • Adrian Drake
  • Allister McLaren
  • Brian Cooper
  • Brian Pilati
  • Bryce McGlone
  • Christopher Snead
  • Colin Robert Gutierrez
  • Craig-Alan Smith
  • Danny Staple
  • Dave Johann
  • Eric Sophie
  • Howard C. Willis, Jr.
  • James Howse
  • Jeff Ranjo
  • John Neal and Son
  • Justin Ramsden
  • Ka-On Lee
  • Leigh Holcombe
  • Marco Tagliaferri
  • Matthew Evans
  • Michael Dallaston
  • Nathan Wells
  • Peter Blencowe
  • Timothy Gould
  • Tony Alexander
  • Tony Hafner
  • Tuomas “TheQ” Kukkamaa

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:

   I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.


Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

Hi Mark,

I’d like to be added to the list, please.

Thank you,

Pete


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

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Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

Hi Mark,

I would like to try too! I’m in - but with half the time!! I’m posting this in a 24 hour layover between a 1 week Xmas holiday and a 2 week New Year holiday... (I’m having a great holiday season!) I won’t be back until 13th Jan... I’ll be suffering from a 10 hour jet lag... I won’t even see the image until then... and I’ve never built a real mech (just a couple of space-ships on legs...)! Cool, a great way to start the year!

Cheers, Mark Stafford (Nabii)


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.

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Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

Mark,

While I am far from being a mecha construction master (I have not built a real mech MOC in my AFOL career), I have always wanted to. So what the heck, please add me in.

Thanks for organizing this,

Jude


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Ooh ooh I want to be on the list. Actually I replied to your post over on Legofan but my name didn’t make it to the list.

Nathan Proudlove


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.
  • Adrian Drake
  • Allister McLaren
  • Brian Cooper
  • Brian Pilati
  • Bryce McGlone
  • Christopher Snead
  • Colin Robert Gutierrez
  • Craig-Alan Smith
  • Danny Staple
  • Dave Johann
  • Eric Sophie
  • Howard C. Willis, Jr.
  • James Howse
  • Jeff Ranjo
  • John Neal and Son
  • Justin Ramsden
  • Ka-On Lee
  • Leigh Holcombe
  • Marco Tagliaferri
  • Matthew Evans
  • Michael Dallaston
  • Nathan Wells
  • Peter Blencowe
  • Timothy Gould
  • Tony Alexander
  • Tony Hafner
  • Tuomas “TheQ” Kukkamaa

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neuman

Sign me up baby, sign me up. And where is your black suit? Although the names on this list are impressive, there are a couple of builders missing: Award winning mecha designer Fradel “Where’s my pants” Gonzales, and his sitcom partner Dan “I’ll sue you until you bleed” Rubin. I interpret their refusal to participate as an admission of cowardice,impotence and possible affiliation with the communist party.

-Keith


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I’ve never built a mecha before, unless you count my Dragon-bot which is more Mindstorms I guess: http://members.lycos.co.uk/legoville/lego/lego04/dragon01.html

I’d love to enter this contest though. I’ve been looking a challenge to get me motivated to try my hand at Mecha and this might just fit the bill. :)

Cheers, Paul.


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Keith Goldman wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.
  • Adrian Drake
  • Allister McLaren
  • Brian Cooper
  • Brian Pilati
  • Bryce McGlone
  • Christopher Snead
  • Colin Robert Gutierrez
  • Craig-Alan Smith
  • Danny Staple
  • Dave Johann
  • Eric Sophie
  • Howard C. Willis, Jr.
  • James Howse
  • Jeff Ranjo
  • John Neal and Son
  • Justin Ramsden
  • Ka-On Lee
  • Leigh Holcombe
  • Marco Tagliaferri
  • Matthew Evans
  • Michael Dallaston
  • Nathan Wells
  • Peter Blencowe
  • Timothy Gould
  • Tony Alexander
  • Tony Hafner
  • Tuomas “TheQ” Kukkamaa

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neuman

Sign me up baby, sign me up. And where is your black suit? Although the names on this list are impressive, there are a couple of builders missing: Award winning mecha designer Fradel “Where’s my pants” Gonzales, and his sitcom partner Dan “I’ll sue you until you bleed” Rubin. I interpret their refusal to participate as an admission of cowardice,impotence and possible affiliation with the communist party.

-Keith

“Sitcom partner!” That is slander! I will sue your ass!

I wasn’t going to enter this because of time constraints, and a copyright office due date on Feb 1, but now that the gauntlet has been thrown, I have no choice. I’m in.

-Dan


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a
contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006. ¬[IRON MECHA]¬


Count me in, Mark.

* crosses fingers, hoping concept image sports ludicrously outsized missile
payload...*


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.

I’m in!

Russell


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I’ll give it a shot.

F


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.

*snipped list*

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

Mark,

It is 11 minutes past 2 on the east coast but still only 11:11 on the west coast, so technically not yet the 31st. ::wink:: Anywho, I just wanted to say “please add me” to the list. I have not created any true mecha of my own yet, but i think witnessing eric’s varied assortment first-hand provides for enough observation-based learning; that or at least some form of osmosis.

- Andrew


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Kyle Vrieze wrote:
In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
Ladies and Gents,

Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a
contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006. ¬[IRON MECHA]¬


Count me in, Mark.

* crosses fingers, hoping concept image sports ludicrously outsized missile
payload...*

...hehe


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   I better start hunting for a black suit and a silver platter.

Mark

May we suggest:



Oh look, a looming deadline.

In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Reply to this post with your intent to participate. You Must announce your intent to participate by midnight Dec 31, 2005.

I intend to participate.

Peace and participation, Professor Whateverly




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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Ladies and Gents,

   So, the first step is to sign up for the contest. Reply to this post with your intent to participate. You Must announce your intent to participate by midnight Dec 31, 2005. The graphic will be revealed in a new post Jan 1, 2006, and your entry will be judged on Feb 1, 2006.

I just got back from a month in Russia today and saw this, and so it seems fated that I should enter (even though I’ve never tried to build mecha before, so the only person I know I’ll out-build is Goldman).

Derek


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In lugnet.build.mecha, Andrew Saada wrote:
   In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote:
   Greetings my mecha construction masters!
Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released.

I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please contact me before Dec 31, 2005.

*snipped list*

Your IRON MECHA host,
Mark Neumann

Mark,

It is 11 minutes past 2 on the east coast but still only 11:11 on the west coast, so technically not yet the 31st. ::wink:: Anywho, I just wanted to say “please add me” to the list. I have not created any true mecha of my own yet, but i think witnessing eric’s varied assortment first-hand provides for enough observation-based learning; that or at least some form of osmosis.

- Andrew

I be the fool.
I just saw on another post that the “participation notification” had to be submitted by midnight of today, not by today. I misunderstood the before/by part. Anywho, just thought to point out my silliness.

- Andrew ... feeling sillier for bothering to take the time to write this


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I’ve never built a mecha, but would love to try and enter just for the fun of it. I just saw this, and noticed the deadline was Dec 31st. If this is too late, I’ll just watch from the sidelines. Great idea!

Mark


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