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I came across Ken Takei's site while following some links from the (upcoming)
Lego 5th Element Movie interview(my japanese isn't good enough to translate
that, though B-\ ). Ken's site in a foreign language, but I think the pictures
carry across despite that barrier.
My reaction: *drool* "Cho suge---!" *drool* "buuutifuuul...pretty" *drool*
What'll yours be?
First the details(nifty Mech too!):
http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0050-2.html
Then the overview of the Spartan:
http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0050.html
And the TOC:
http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
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William Wong wrote:
> My reaction: *drool* "Cho suge---!" *drool* "buuutifuuul...pretty" *drool*
> What'll yours be?
That about sums it up for me. :-,
> And the TOC:
> http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
This guy is really amazing! He has a mastery of sculpting that I will soon
endeavor to clone. With credit where it's due, of course. ;-)
Cheers,
- jsproat
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Ouch! I bruised my jaw on my desk! What a wonderful microfig scale ship! I must
link to this site.
Pat J
I'm putting the finishing touches on a ship that has a similar overall design.
I'll post soon.
William Wong wrote:
> I came across Ken Takei's site while following some links from the (upcoming)
> Lego 5th Element Movie interview(my japanese isn't good enough to translate
> that, though B-\ ). Ken's site in a foreign language, but I think the pictures
> carry across despite that barrier.
>
> My reaction: *drool* "Cho suge---!" *drool* "buuutifuuul...pretty" *drool*
> What'll yours be?
>
> First the details(nifty Mech too!):
> http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0050-2.html
>
> Then the overview of the Spartan:
> http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0050.html
>
> And the TOC:
> http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
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"I wonder if he'll accept cash or check?"
Man! those have got to be some of the best models I have seen. I swear, that
Loader Mech has got to be the best mech models I have ever seen and the
spaceships, especially that micro-fig dropship with the two vans, are amazing.
Well that my nonsense for the day, so I'll just shut up.
Mladen Pejic, over and out!
http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~milovan/index.htm
Well... what are you, yeah YOU, still looking at? 'Git 'outta 'ma message!
In lugnet.general, Patrick Justison writes:
> Ouch! I bruised my jaw on my desk! What a wonderful microfig scale ship! I • must
> link to this site.
>
> Pat J
>
> I'm putting the finishing touches on a ship that has a similar overall design.
> I'll post soon.
>
> William Wong wrote:
>
> > I came across Ken Takei's site while following some links from the • (upcoming)
> > Lego 5th Element Movie interview(my japanese isn't good enough to translate
> > that, though B-\ ). Ken's site in a foreign language, but I think the • pictures
> > carry across despite that barrier.
> >
> > My reaction: *drool* "Cho suge---!" *drool* "buuutifuuul...pretty" *drool*
> > What'll yours be?
> >
> > First the details(nifty Mech too!):
> > http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0050-2.html
> >
> > Then the overview of the Spartan:
> > http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0050.html
> >
> > And the TOC:
> > http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
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And even a Kenny-sculpture! (Too bad he didn't build it with orange
bricks...)
This page is simply stunning. I wish I could read Japanese.
Fredrik
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In lugnet.general, Fredrik Gl?ckner writes:
> And even a Kenny-sculpture! (Too bad he didn't build it with orange
> bricks...)
>
> This page is simply stunning. I wish I could read Japanese.
>
> Fredrik
I too can't say enough good things about this site...it's very refreshing to
see Lego used in new ways. When I view these pages, I am mostly just seeing
blocks for text...is there a way I can set my browser to see the Japanese
charaters? I am using Netscape 4.7
--
Thomas Main
main@appstate.edu
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In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
(snip)
> And the TOC:
> http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
<stunned silence>.......</stunned silence>
Okay, now that I've been *completely* humbled...
These are absolutely fantastic. There's got to be something about being
immersed in that culture that makes everything come out so cool.
Grr...8)
Ben
Ben Vaughan
buster@marsbase.com
http://www.marsbase.com
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I am just wondering - does anyone else get an incredible sense of 'need' to
build? I have started drawing my ideas out just so that when I can find time
to build all of my thoughts - I will remember them...
I am inspired.
EC :)
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Eugwe Coral wrote:
> I am just wondering - does anyone else get an incredible sense of 'need' to
> build? I have started drawing my ideas out just so that when I can find time
> to build all of my thoughts - I will remember them...
> I am inspired.
I just built a new nanofig-scale dreadnaught starship (1) last night, in about
three hours from concept to just-need-to-attach-guns. It incorporates quite a
few details of Takei's starships, notably the enormous engine shrouds... What
I need to figure out how to do, but may forever be stumped by, is to capture
the "Robotech-ness" he has in his starships, mecha, etc.
Cheers,
- jsproat
1. To be published with my other nanofig-scale starships, Real Soon Now.
:-P A VERY rough sneak peek can be seen in 2 images at:
http://www.io.com/~jsproat/bambam/LEGO/WAFOL128.html -- but you haveta find
them. :-,
--
Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@io.com> ~~~ http://www.io.com/~jsproat/
The glass is half empty, rapidly evaporating,
and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
- BLOOP
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Very nice - if they are the ships I think they are - how long until we get
to see them close up?
EC
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Eugwe Coral wrote:
> Very nice - if they are the ships I think they are - how long until we get
> to see them close up?
You wanna drive down to my house? :-, Otherwise, you'll have to wait until I
get more time available, so I can update my Web page.
For another teaser, I have awaiting in the wings:
- 5 nanofig-scale starships (probably will have MPD files eventually);
- 3 microfig-scale mecha (with MPD files);
- a microfig-scale pagoda-style building with duel scene (and MPD files);
- probably another episode of A Day In The Life Of, maybe;
- and some wise-acre comments for the Updates page.
Cheers,
- jsproat
--
Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@io.com> ~~~ http://www.io.com/~jsproat/
The glass is half empty, rapidly evaporating,
and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
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Hi.
I am the creator of KEN-TUCKY WORKS website.
I have just recieved a mail from LUGNET that my membership is accepted.
If you have any questions to my works (or unreadable Japanese words), tell
me. Oh, but please pardon me in advance for my poor English skills as it is
not my native.
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> Hi.
> I am the creator of KEN-TUCKY WORKS website.
> I have just recieved a mail from LUGNET that my membership is accepted.
>
> If you have any questions to my works (or unreadable Japanese words), tell
> me. Oh, but please pardon me in advance for my poor English skills as it is
> not my native.
Those are some very cool models! I especially liked your psychodelic Partrige
Family Flower Power Big Rig! ;)
Jeff
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In lugnet.general, Jeff Stembel writes:
> Those are some very cool models! I especially liked your psychedelic Partrige
> Family Flower Power Big Rig! ;)
The "CRAZY-CAT", I named. :)
I simply wanted a color variations on #5571 Blackcat. But it was
impossible to make Redcat or Greencat so I denied and build it with full
ranges of existing colors.
Ken-tucky
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> In lugnet.general, Jeff Stembel writes:
> > Those are some very cool models! I especially liked your psychedelic • Partrige
> > Family Flower Power Big Rig! ;)
>
> The "CRAZY-CAT", I named. :)
> I simply wanted a color variations on #5571 Blackcat. But it was
> impossible to make Redcat or Greencat so I denied and build it with full
> ranges of existing colors.
>
> Ken-tucky
You could make a White Cat with the race truck set(and Town Folks for a white
cat):-).
Alan
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In lugnet.general, Alan Gerber writes:
> You could make a White Cat with the race truck set(and Town Folks for a white
> cat):-).
You are right. Whitecat may be possible.
I already have the white truck but not the cat.
I still need many parts to finish....
Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> Hi.
> I am the creator of KEN-TUCKY WORKS website.
> I have just recieved a mail from LUGNET that my membership is accepted.
>
> If you have any questions to my works (or unreadable Japanese words), tell
> me. Oh, but please pardon me in advance for my poor English skills as it is
> not my native.
Welcome Ken!
Congratulations on your fantastic models! Many of us have been enjoying them.
I think my first question would be, what anime do you enjoy? Your creations
seem to have a pretty big anime influence to them (always a good thing!).
Again, welcome!
Ben
Ben Vaughan
buster@marsbase.com
http://www.marsbase.com
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The few, the proud...the plastic.
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‚Ë‚¹In lugnet.general, Ben Vaughan writes:
> Welcome Ken!
> Congratulations on your fantastic models! Many of us have been enjoying them.
> I think my first question would be, what anime do you enjoy? Your creations
> seem to have a pretty big anime influence to them (always a good thing!).
Thank you very much for your warm welcome..
My best loving anime is the MACROSS saga in ROBOTECH and STAR BLAZERS
(known as YAMATO in Japan). Of course the most of Japanese "mecha-anime"
is my favourite!
My creations are VERY influensed from them.
I always thought the official space theme models don't fit Japanese sense.
So I decided to start it myself.
Ken-tucky
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> My best loving anime is the MACROSS saga in ROBOTECH and STAR BLAZERS
> (known as YAMATO in Japan). Of course the most of Japanese "mecha-anime"
> is my favourite!
>
> My creations are VERY influensed from them.
> I always thought the official space theme models don't fit Japanese sense.
> So I decided to start it myself.
>
> Ken-tucky
I am a big fan of mecha also, Ken.
Have you done any mecha similar to Mobile Suit Gundam?
~Mark
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In lugnet.starwars, Mark Sandlin writes:
> In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
>
> > My best loving anime is the MACROSS saga in ROBOTECH and STAR BLAZERS
> > (known as YAMATO in Japan). Of course the most of Japanese "mecha-anime"
> > is my favourite!
Robotech/Macross was my first experience with Anime, and I've been a big fan
ever since. :) I've always wanted to create a Lego Valkyrie, but I don't know
where to start. :(
> >
> > My creations are VERY influensed from them.
> > I always thought the official space theme models don't fit Japanese sense.
> > So I decided to start it myself.
> >
> > Ken-tucky
I wish Lego would come out with some real mecha. I'd love to see what their
Master Builders could do in that field!
>
> I am a big fan of mecha also, Ken.
>
> Have you done any mecha similar to Mobile Suit Gundam?
>
> ~Mark
Mark, being a mecha fan you probably know this, but Cartoon Network is adding
Gundam W to their Toonami lineup on March 6. Since it will be aimed for kids,
some of the content will be edited out; *however*, they will air two unedited
episodes on Saturday nights atmidnight! Woohoo! :)
Jeff
http://members.xoom.com/aulddragon/
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In lugnet.general, Mark Sandlin writes:
> Have you done any mecha similar to Mobile Suit Gundam?
No. Not yet.
But I have plans to make some. I want to make it transform from a fighter
to a robot, just like the Valkyrie.
The L.E.G.O. FORCE theme have a background story similar to Macross or
Gundam. Models I made already are the machines that appear around the
hero.
It may take years to complete the whole L.E.G.O. FORCE world but I will
continue.
Ken Takeuchi
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> Hi.
> I am the creator of KEN-TUCKY WORKS website.
> I have just recieved a mail from LUGNET that my membership is accepted.
Those models are excellent. Did you have to disassemble some of them
to make others, or are they all still complete?
> If you have any questions to my works (or unreadable Japanese words), tell
> me. Oh, but please pardon me in advance for my poor English skills as it is
> not my native.
Iie, anata no eigo ga joozu desu! Watashi wa Gutierezu desu. Doozo
Yoroshiku.
--Colin
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In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> Those models are excellent. Did you have to disassemble some of them
> to make others, or are they all still complete?
I have to detach the previous models if I want to create new.
So I try to make in different "main color" next to next and make them exist
longer.
The old models are remained only as photos.
> Iie, anata no eigo ga joozu desu! Watashi wa Gutierezu desu. Doozo
> Yoroshiku.
Arigatou gozaimasu. :)
But I think my grammer is very primitive....
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > Those models are excellent. Did you have to disassemble some of them
> > to make others, or are they all still complete?
>
> I have to detach the previous models if I want to create new.
> So I try to make in different "main color" next to next and make them exist
> longer.
> The old models are remained only as photos.
That's too bad. I stopped taking my models apart two years ago. If I
did, I think I'd cry. :]
>
> > Iie, anata no eigo ga joozu desu! Watashi wa Gutierezu desu. Doozo
> > Yoroshiku.
>
> Arigatou gozaimasu. :)
> But I think my grammer is very primitive....
English grammar is very difficult. You do well, considering!!
--Colin
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In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> Ken Takeuchi wrote:
> >
> > In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> I stopped taking my models apart two years ago. If I
> did, I think I'd cry. :]
That decision may need both space and parts (and of course the money, too).
It may be great if I could do that with my ships made in same scale! The
whole starforce in your room!!!
But we Japanese don't have enough space to display in the house, you know.
I always look at the American's minifig scale town creations in surprise
that using big rooms or basements.
Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > Ken Takeuchi wrote:
> > >
> > > In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > I stopped taking my models apart two years ago. If I
> > did, I think I'd cry. :]
>
> That decision may need both space and parts (and of course the money, too).
> It may be great if I could do that with my ships made in same scale! The
> whole starforce in your room!!!
>
> But we Japanese don't have enough space to display in the house, you know.
> I always look at the American's minifig scale town creations in surprise
> that using big rooms or basements.
>
> Ken Takeuchi
I agree. My room is only about 10X6 or so, and since I only have one bin of
parts, I just disassemble everything after some time, to build something new.
I can't stand having the same starcruiser around for a long time, because many
of the good parts are integrated into it, and I can't build much else. It only
makes sense to disassemble something after a while, to build something else.
After all, that's what LEGO parts are for: build, destroy, build anew, destroy
again, etc...
Z
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"Ken Takeuchi" <QYK03004@nifty.ne.jp> writes:
> Hi.
> I am the creator of KEN-TUCKY WORKS website.
> I have just recieved a mail from LUGNET that my membership is
> accepted.
Welcome!
> If you have any questions to my works (or unreadable Japanese words),
Well, all Japanese is unreadable for me :/ As I can't read anything on
your site, feel free to tell us anything you think is interesting...
> tell me. Oh, but please pardon me in advance for my poor English
> skills as it is not my native.
Your English is fine...probably better than that of many Americans.
--Bram
Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com
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In lugnet.general, Bram Lambrecht writes:
> Your English is fine...probably better than that of many Americans.
> --Bram
I lived in U.S. for a year when I was a kid.
But my English skill is stopped at that level since then. :)
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In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
> And the TOC:
> http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is done.
Please visit:
<A HREF="http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html">http://
member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html</A>
The new ship "Dartanian" class is made for a Lego Mindstorms user group festa
held this sunday. The event is mainly for Mindstorms but normal system
creations are welcomed too.
So I made it up enough to balance the moving legos.
It took 5 days to create.
Ken Takeuchi
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Wow! I really like the use of yellow and grey elements in the engine section
to give the feel of real machinery in there. Once again great work!
In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
> > And the TOC:
> > http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
>
> I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is done.
>
> Please visit:
> <A HREF="http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html">http://
> member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html</A>
>
> The new ship "Dartanian" class is made for a Lego Mindstorms user group festa
> held this sunday. The event is mainly for Mindstorms but normal system
> creations are welcomed too.
>
> So I made it up enough to balance the moving legos.
> It took 5 days to create.
>
>
> Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.general, Patrick Justison writes:
> I really like the use of yellow and grey elements in the engine section
> to give the feel of real machinery in there. Once again great work!
The engine is powered with Naboo technology :)
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
> > And the TOC:
> > http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
>
> I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is done.
>
> Please visit:
> <A HREF="http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html">http://
> member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html</A>
>
> The new ship "Dartanian" class is made for a Lego Mindstorms user group festa
> held this sunday. The event is mainly for Mindstorms but normal system
> creations are welcomed too.
>
> So I made it up enough to balance the moving legos.
> It took 5 days to create.
>
> Ken Takeuchi
That is the best one yet! The style reminds me of the Nostromo from
'Aliens.' I especially like the use of the white octagonal corridor
sections and grey X-wing engines.
--Colin
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In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> The style reminds me of the Nostromo from 'Aliens.'
I try to make it look real not only with details but the photos.
I like to view the spaceships from low perspective angles which makes a
reality of big scales.
Ken takeuchi
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> I like to view the spaceships from low perspective angles which makes a
> reality of big scales.
I do the same thing. :] Look at this:
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Saturn/5559/grifter.html
I tried to place the lens at the same perspective as a mini-figure's
eyes. Now I just need to find a good black backdrop.
--Colin
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In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> I tried to place the lens at the same perspective as a mini-figure's
> eyes.
You've done a nice work on the minifig controlled
robot! Especially the idea of skirts using the
racing pod.
About the photo:
I suggest to get maybe half the distance closer and
look it up (in wider lens, if possible).
> Now I just need to find a good black backdrop.
For the background I use a black curtain which
usually used in movie rooms.
Ken Takeuchi
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
> In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > Now I just need to find a good black backdrop.
> For the background I use a black curtain which
> usually used in movie rooms.
I just bought a square yard of black felt at a fabric store for about $4.00.
Very cheap. I keep one side clean from lint with the sticky side of masking
tape.
Cheers,
- jsproat
--
Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@io.com> ~~~ http://www.io.com/~jsproat/
The glass is half empty, rapidly evaporating,
and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
- Benevolent and Loyal Order Of Pessimists
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Sproaticus wrote:
>
> Ken Takeuchi wrote:
> > In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > > Now I just need to find a good black backdrop.
> > For the background I use a black curtain which
> > usually used in movie rooms.
>
> I just bought a square yard of black felt at a fabric store for about $4.00.
> Very cheap. I keep one side clean from lint with the sticky side of masking
> tape.
That sounds like a good idea, may be cheaper than a curtain. Thanks
for the tip.
--Colin
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > I tried to place the lens at the same perspective as a mini-figure's
> > eyes.
>
> You've done a nice work on the minifig controlled
> robot! Especially the idea of skirts using the
> racing pod.
Thanks! When I first got the pod racer set, I didn't think that I
would have any use for those yellow pieces.
>
> About the photo:
> I suggest to get maybe half the distance closer and
> look it up (in wider lens, if possible).
That's true but my digital camera doesn't have interchangeable lenses.
=(
--Colin
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In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> That is the best one yet! The style reminds me of the Nostromo from
> 'Aliens.' I especially like the use of the white octagonal corridor
> sections and grey X-wing engines.
> --Colin
Actually it reminds me more of the USS Sulaco from Aliens. Really nice lego
model.
I'd suggest any lego space fans take a look at Syd Meads design works. He
started out in automobile design and for the last few decades has been
designing all sorts of neat stuff.. including:
-some tron video game vehicle designs and game world...
-the "look" of blade runner and several vehciles/props/layouts
-Johnny 5 from Short Circuit
-And lots of lots of starships in movies such as: 2010, Aliens [USS Sulaco
being one of my favorite all time SF designs].
Several of his books is published by Kodansha.. however they are expensive but
well worth the money. He is well known in Japan.. he even did designs for
various anime projects.
Hmm once I get enough grey/white/blue lego elements I think I'll start putting
to gether some large scale microfig ships =).
Great work Ken!
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Kurt Williams wrote:
>
> In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> > Ken Takeuchi wrote:
>
> >
> > That is the best one yet! The style reminds me of the Nostromo from
> > 'Aliens.' I especially like the use of the white octagonal corridor
> > sections and grey X-wing engines.
> > --Colin
>
> Actually it reminds me more of the USS Sulaco from Aliens. Really nice lego
> model.
Oops, that's what I meant. Freudian slip.
>
> I'd suggest any lego space fans take a look at Syd Meads design works. He
> started out in automobile design and for the last few decades has been
> designing all sorts of neat stuff.. including:
>
> -some tron video game vehicle designs and game world...
> -the "look" of blade runner and several vehciles/props/layouts
> -Johnny 5 from Short Circuit
> -And lots of lots of starships in movies such as: 2010, Aliens [USS Sulaco
> being one of my favorite all time SF designs].
Ironically, Cameron vetoed many of Mead's original design concepts for
_Aliens._ The original sulaco was a bulbous craft with a spiral section
on the back.
> Several of his books is published by Kodansha.. however they are expensive but
> well worth the money. He is well known in Japan.. he even did designs for
> various anime projects.
There's also a video game for the ill-fated NEC TurboGraphix-16 called
Syd Mead's Terraforming. I haven't gotten my hands on it yet, but it
sounds good.
--Colin
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In lugnet.general, Kurt Williams wrote:
> > I'd suggest any lego space fans take a look at Syd Meads design works.
> > Several of his books is published by Kodansha.. however they are expensive but
> > well worth the money. He is well known in Japan.. he even did designs for
> > various anime projects.
In lugnet.general, Colin Gutierrez writes:
> There's also a video game for the ill-fated NEC TurboGraphix-16 called
> Syd Mead's Terraforming. I haven't gotten my hands on it yet, but it
> sounds good.
I am a big fan of Syd Mead. I have most of his
portofolio books and disks except the very first
"Sentinel".
His latest work is the Japanese anime "Turn-A
Gundam" which is now about to finish the 1 year
series aired here. He did some of the "mobile suits"
robots.
The mechanics in "Aliens" have a plenty of anime
sense. The Sulaco, APC, PowerLoader and even the
handheld wapons are so cool and neatly used in the
scenes.
I really think it could have been great if the movie
"Star Troopers" had a "powered suits" action just
like in the novel. They can fight better than the
Loader.
Ken Takeuchi
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Ken takeuchi wrote:
> I am a big fan of Syd Mead. I have most of his
> portofolio books and disks except the very first
> "Sentinel".
Are his book still being sold? Does anyone know where in the U.S. one might
buy one?
> I really think it could have been great if the movie
> "Star Troopers" had a "powered suits" action just
> like in the novel. They can fight better than the
> Loader.
Yah. I was pretty disappointed to see that the infantry in S.T. were
unarmored. :-/ My "Mad Wabbit" model (1) was modeled very much after the
M.I. of the novel.
Cheers,
- jsproat
1. http://www.io.com/~jsproat/lego/hmsds/mw.html
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and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
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Hey Jeremy,
Go to:
http://www.sydmead.com/v/2/
This is the book store for the Authorized Syd Mead web site.
Hope it was of some use,
Pat J
Sproaticus wrote:
> Ken takeuchi wrote:
> > I am a big fan of Syd Mead. I have most of his
> > portofolio books and disks except the very first
> > "Sentinel".
>
> Are his book still being sold? Does anyone know where in the U.S. one might
> buy one?
>
> > I really think it could have been great if the movie
> > "Star Troopers" had a "powered suits" action just
> > like in the novel. They can fight better than the
> > Loader.
>
> Yah. I was pretty disappointed to see that the infantry in S.T. were
> unarmored. :-/ My "Mad Wabbit" model (1) was modeled very much after the
> M.I. of the novel.
>
> Cheers,
> - jsproat
>
> 1. http://www.io.com/~jsproat/lego/hmsds/mw.html
>
> --
> Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@io.com> ~~~ http://www.io.com/~jsproat/
> The glass is half empty, rapidly evaporating,
> and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
> - Benevolent and Loyal Order Of Pessimists
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Hey Jeremy,
Go to:
http://www.sydmead.com/v/2/
This is the book store for the Authorized Syd Mead web site.
Hope it was of some use,
Pat J
Sproaticus wrote:
> Ken takeuchi wrote:
> > I am a big fan of Syd Mead. I have most of his
> > portofolio books and disks except the very first
> > "Sentinel".
>
> Are his book still being sold? Does anyone know where in the U.S. one might
> buy one?
>
> > I really think it could have been great if the movie
> > "Star Troopers" had a "powered suits" action just
> > like in the novel. They can fight better than the
> > Loader.
>
> Yah. I was pretty disappointed to see that the infantry in S.T. were
> unarmored. :-/ My "Mad Wabbit" model (1) was modeled very much after the
> M.I. of the novel.
>
> Cheers,
> - jsproat
>
> 1. http://www.io.com/~jsproat/lego/hmsds/mw.html
>
> --
> Jeremy H. Sproat <jsproat@io.com> ~~~ http://www.io.com/~jsproat/
> The glass is half empty, rapidly evaporating,
> and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
> - Benevolent and Loyal Order Of Pessimists
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‚”In lugnet.general, Jeremy H. Sproat writes:
> Yah. I was pretty disappointed to see that the infantry in S.T. were
> unarmored. :-/ My "Mad Wabbit" model (1) was modeled very much after the
> M.I. of the novel.
Your work has a nice detail considering its size.
I especially like the last one with no head unit.
Maybe you already know but my version of Starship Troopers is like this.
With a good-old lego person in it.
http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS/0014.html
This powered suit is a "armoured space suit" rather than the weapon,
though.
Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> His latest work is the Japanese anime "Turn-A
> Gundam" which is now about to finish the 1 year
> series aired here. He did some of the "mobile suits"
> robots.
Yeah, but look at what he did to the mobile suit! Yuck!
What's up with that mustache thing anyway?
~Mark
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In lugnet.general, Mark Sandlin writes:
> Yeah, but look at what he did to the mobile suit! Yuck!
> What's up with that mustache thing anyway?
It may take days to discuss about this. :)
But the director Mr.Tomino says it was a must to break out "old" Gundams
after the 20th anniversary since his memorial first series. And there was
no other mecha-designers than Mead he think that can bring a new blood
with a sure mechanical and scientific knowledge.
Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> It may take days to discuss about this. :)
>
> But the director Mr.Tomino says it was a must to break out "old" Gundams
> after the 20th anniversary since his memorial first series. And there was
> no other mecha-designers than Mead he think that can bring a new blood
> with a sure mechanical and scientific knowledge.
>
> Ken Takeuchi
Making new designs is a good thing. I actually like most of the design of
the Turn-A. But the mustache thing on the head is just awful.
Here's a link, for people who don't know what we're talking about:
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?BAN72568
We should probably take this to off-topic now, also. :^)
~Mark
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Follow-ups to .space and .mecha
In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
> > And the TOC:
> > http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
>
> I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is done.
>
> Please visit:
> http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html
>
> The new ship "Dartanian" class is made for a Lego Mindstorms user group festa
> held this sunday. The event is mainly for Mindstorms but normal system
> creations are welcomed too.
>
> So I made it up enough to balance the moving legos.
> It took 5 days to create.
>
> Ken Takeuchi
That is great!! I wish I could see it in person! Are those little red
fighters in the image "0059int1.JPG"?
Jeff
http://members.xoom.com/aulddragon/
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That's what they looked like to me. Wow!
Ben
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"Jeff Stembel" <aulddragon@wamalug.org> wrote in message
news:FpHMKH.A7q@lugnet.com...
> Follow-ups to .space and .mecha
>
> In lugnet.general, Ken Takeuchi writes:
> > In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
> > > And the TOC:
> > > http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
> >
> > I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is • done.
> >
> > Please visit:
> > http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html
> >
> > The new ship "Dartanian" class is made for a Lego Mindstorms user group • festa
> > held this sunday. The event is mainly for Mindstorms but normal system
> > creations are welcomed too.
> >
> > So I made it up enough to balance the moving legos.
> > It took 5 days to create.
> >
> > Ken Takeuchi
>
> That is great!! I wish I could see it in person! Are those little red
> fighters in the image "0059int1.JPG"?
>
> Jeff
> http://members.xoom.com/aulddragon/
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In lugnet.general, Jeff Stembel writes:
> That is great!! I wish I could see it in person! Are those little red
> fighters in the image "0059int1.JPG"?
It may be great if we could share the models in 3D data virtual world.
They are the mini-mini sized version of #0020 Defensive fighter ready to
take off at the catapult lane.
The ship was scaled after the size of this fighter.
Ken Takeuchi
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Ken,
Do you have a way to run LDraw or MLCad? I'm sure there would be a
great demand and joyous response to any creations you put into the
computer...
Ben Vaughan
buster@marsbase.com
http://www.marsbase.com
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"Ken Takeuchi" <QYK03004@nifty.ne.jp> wrote in message
news:FpIG1s.Czt@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.general, Jeff Stembel writes:
> > That is great!! I wish I could see it in person! Are those little red
> > fighters in the image "0059int1.JPG"?
>
>
> It may be great if we could share the models in 3D data virtual world.
>
> They are the mini-mini sized version of #0020 Defensive fighter ready to
> take off at the catapult lane.
> The ship was scaled after the size of this fighter.
>
> Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.space, Ben Vaughan writes:
> Ken,
> Do you have a way to run LDraw or MLCad? I'm sure there would be a
> great demand and joyous response to any creations you put into the
> computer...
To record my models as a CAD data takes time... Especially when the model
is as large as the spaceship model.
If I had a time to digitize the previous models, I rather like to use it to
create more new models.
I wish for a super x-ray scanner that can read out the model and convert
into 3d data. :)
I would like to know if there is a good Lego CAD to run in my Mac OS.
Ken Takeuchi
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Boy, a scanner like that would sure be something! That would save
*everyone* a ton of time. 8)
As for your Mac. At this point there really isn't any software for that
platform.
Hmm...seems like a large part of the LUGNET audience is being neglected.
Ben
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buster@marsbase.com
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"Ken Takeuchi" <QYK03004@nifty.ne.jp> wrote in message
news:FpMBwA.6B0@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.space, Ben Vaughan writes:
> > Ken,
> > Do you have a way to run LDraw or MLCad? I'm sure there would be a
> > great demand and joyous response to any creations you put into the
> > computer...
>
> To record my models as a CAD data takes time... Especially when the model
> is as large as the spaceship model.
> If I had a time to digitize the previous models, I rather like to use it • to
> create more new models.
> I wish for a super x-ray scanner that can read out the model and convert
> into 3d data. :)
>
> I would like to know if there is a good Lego CAD to run in my Mac OS.
>
> Ken Takeuchi
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In lugnet.space, Ken Takeuchi writes:
[...]
> I would like to know if there is a good Lego CAD to run in my Mac OS.
Ken -- I just bought software called "Bricks" from Knowledge Adventure. (It
used to be called "Gryphon Bricks"). It's not as good as lDraw, but it runs on
a Mac. You can download the demo from:
ftp://ftp.adventure.com/pub/products/bricks/BricksDemo_sea.hqx
(I had trouble with this link, but the software is there.) I'm going to write a
letter to them to see if they will release the source code. This is old
software, and may be hard to find.
- Mike
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Really outstanding work! The level of detail you achieve is remarkable.
I'm going to have to rethink some things I've got cooking...
Ben
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buster@marsbase.com
http://www.marsbase.com
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"Ken Takeuchi" <QYK03004@nifty.ne.jp> wrote in message
news:FpH5t4.2qy@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.general, William Wong writes:
> > And the TOC:
> > http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/ha/hj22438/WORKS.html
>
> I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is • done.
>
> Please visit:
> <A HREF="http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html">http://
> member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html</A>
>
> The new ship "Dartanian" class is made for a Lego Mindstorms user group • festa
> held this sunday. The event is mainly for Mindstorms but normal system
> creations are welcomed too.
>
> So I made it up enough to balance the moving legos.
> It took 5 days to create.
>
>
> Ken Takeuchi
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Ken Takeuchi wrote:
> I sincerly report that my new starfighter carrrier for L.E.G.O. FORCE is done.
> <A HREF="http://member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html">http://
> member.nifty.ne.jp/ken-tucky/WORKS/0059.html</A>
Wow. How long is this model? I love the shot with the fighters, as well as
the exposed engine. The detail is amazing! :-,
Cheers,
- jsproat
--
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and breeding bacteria which will chew your skin off.
- Benevolent and Loyal Order Of Pessimists
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In lugnet.general, Jeremy H. Sproat writes:
> Wow. How long is this model? I love the shot with the fighters, as well as
> the exposed engine. The detail is amazing! :-,
It's about 80cm/32in long.
I tried not to "just assemble standard bricks and make boring big ship".
Ken Takeuchi
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