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(...) Thanks for all your comments. It's funny you mention wood and gears for the inside, when I started making this, I was considering also making a wood and iron mech. A sort of steam powered ancient robot, full of chains and stuff (if you've ever (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for your comments. I think the belt buckle is probably disturbing because it's a minifig, and so it's weird that it'd be the same exact size as the pilot. Thanks on the rear vents too, most people miss those. I contend that the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Pretty good looking. The proportions are the best of all three Bots you did on MC7/ZRX1-frame. It's not as thin as Geofrebot and not as massive as Ryetsumaki. Don't get me wrong all three are really well done. And they have your spirit. When (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very nice. How about doing the lattice one in white? Frank (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Is this an allegory? ;-) Derek (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, that caught me completely off guard. An absolute stunning event, and the West Wing still holds no punches. Now friends, in the 'old days' when Babylon 5 was still in production, I frequently surfed the rudimentary internets of the time to find (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I've decided just to use different colors instead of worrying about rendering black. I'll be easier to make it more photo-realistic this way. --Bram (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) as you don't mix the two, it won't be any problem, and even if you do, it's not that much difference to lose sleep over. Frank (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I've had some success with black parts and radiosity. You can view the results (URL) here> and let me know if you think the radiosity settings that I used would be helpful. Forgive me for inserting unofficial elements into the conversation, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) Right...I was just wondering if anyone had particular settings they used in POV-Ray that worked well. Otherwise it's just that much trial and error on my part, which is really slow when you're using radiosity. --Bram (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) The rear-end design is the best. It would work in case anyone wanted to build a 2005 Mustang which has solid rear suspension. (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Judge Deborah
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Brendan Powell Smith wrote: (2 URLs) I don't reply each time you announce, but I always look forward to each new chapter you produce. I always share with friends and family- sometimes it leads to a laugh and sometimes a deep (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | MichLTC to display at Chicago House of Bricks
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MichLTC is going to setup a 15'x15' train/town display at the Chicago House of Bricks. Expect to see Larry P's (URL) Super Chief Project>, Jason Spears' (URL) Hotel>, Chris Leach's (URL) red factory> and much more. Hope to see many of you there! (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.events.houseofbricks, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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| | US and Canada S@H Specials, Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2005
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(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) Star Wars 4480 Jabba's Palace 29.99 15.00 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina 29.99 15.00 Duplo 2738 Duplo Trian (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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(...) The BBC is not exactly positive either. (URL) I guess it depends on what the percieved improvement is rather than the current status. I guess one thing LEGO really suffer for is that they can't shift their manufacture around much like other (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) It was interesting to note that other Google alerts that I got yesterday gave links to stories that were more like what you describe above. I guess it might be all in how you interpret the numbers. Although things may still not be fantastic, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Same here in Charleston, SC. However, Target still has an excellent LEGO selection and while they're not as widespread as WalMart, they seem to have a few stores in every region (I'm not sure about the Boone area though). -Orion (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) FWIW, my local Wal*Mart (western PA) just added a bunch of Star Wars EPIII stuff to its LEGO aisle, while the MegaBloks inventory has remained about the same for several months. I know that MegaBloks has new sets coming out within a month or (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) It's a nationwide trend, from what I've heard. WalMart has been gradually favoring MegaBloks for various reasons, and not purchasing as much Lego. Mainly, I think it's due to WalMart's analysis software which helps them predict what will sell (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I find the same thing here in Vermont. It's getting to the point where it's almost impossible to buy Lego retail. WalMart had a few Duplo tubs and Bionicle, and then the rest of the "Lego" aisle was full of MegaBloks. Same story at K-Mart. At (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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