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I found this LEGO graph paper here: (URL) then thought I could take a schematic of a vehicle like this: (URL) scale/overlay a transparent version of it on the LEGO graph paper to use as a template to assist in the creation of the LEGO. Then I (...) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Thanks for all kind words and suggestions folks! I have moved the whole torso assembly back one stud and it works better for sure, thanks for the heads-up Soren! Also many thanks for the list of links, not seen GEARS before and there are some (...) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Whups. (Was Re: WIP)
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I've been informed that lugnet's URL redirection was choking on these so I"ve reposted the offending links below in plain text. (URL) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Looking good - not really saying ZZ to me, but that's just fine, because I hate the ZZ Gundam :). I do have a short list of criticisms and suggestions: Chest: I think moving the whole torso back about a stud on the hip assembly would make it seem (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Sorry I can't help you with suggestions on where to go next. I just wanted to chime in and say that is a very clean design so far, from what I can see. I would like to see more of how you used those mecha click hinges - did you use them for the (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Scissor Lift in LEGO?
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(...) think it would get too bulky. But I'll keep that in mind... (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Scissor Lift in LEGO?
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(...) I deg to biffer. (...) That may just be crazy enough to work. I'll try it! (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Magnificent. Suggestions? pfff. That's an awesome Mech. Back pack? Should be really nice to make. How? I'm sure you'll manage given the natural flow of the rest of the Mecha. I'd say just follow that. Great work! e (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Elemental Challenge
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(...) The green small Cellulose Acetate plates came in the #518, #519, #520 and #521 USA/Canada Samsonite Lego sets from 1963-66. Here they are pictured (at the bottom): (URL) they are not shown, it is possible that these same plate parts packs were (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Interesting old packaging variants
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(...) The #120 set was produced from 1966-72 in USA (and 1966-73 in Canada). You have encountered 2 of the box variations. There are more than just 2 however. Sets from 1949-73 have many many packing variations and box style changes. Basic set (...) (19 years ago, 2-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Scissor Lift in LEGO?
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"Bill Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message news:Ivo9xE.1oBF@lugnet.com... (...) They do not mesh. We need a rack like this ///.../// not |||...||| . Bob (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Scissor Lift in LEGO?
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(...) I'm sure they would. Sorry I just haven't taken any yet. But this thread has given me some great ideas to try... (...) The worm gears are aligned carefully, and they seem to mesh fairly well, but I think ultimately rack gears and worm gears in (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Scissor Lift in LEGO?
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(...) On a winch? That's an intriguing idea. (...) Just one scissor. (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: rtl20 wrapup
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And more pics: (The first few are from before...) (URL) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Hey, Good point about the angles, here's some more pics... (2 URLs) The rear is not really finished yet as you can see, thats why I was going to use a Back pack of some description but not sure what sort of style, winged or boosters, or a mix of (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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(...) holy crap, that's a work in ~progress~?! it's wonderful! perhaps some more shots would highlight any areas of weakness - you said about a backpack and we can't see what the back looks like at the moment; but if that were mine, I'd be happy to (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: The End of the World (and more!)
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Hi, Tommy. (...) Gosh, thanks. I definitely think there are more impressive builders than me out there, but I guess I take some nice photos and tell a good illustrated story. (...) It pleases me that The Brick Testament has been enjoyed by people (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Hi all, Just thought I'd post a WIP of my latest Mecha. Its been a while since I've built anything and I have now got a pretty good storage system for my bricks, so it was a joy building this. (URL) The design is loosely based on the ZZ Gundam (saw (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto Certificates
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Gift certificates for sarcasm? A strangling from Chris? Ridicule from Hamilton? No, certificates of participation and achievement. A few times people have asked me if we give the winners anything for winning. Usually the answer is no. But now, you (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Next meeting 12 Mar 2006
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(...) I will be there at the meeting next Sunday (just let me know where at what time). I will also be bringing a couple of newly compeleted MOCs: an Imperial Guard Fort which should turn a few heads and an Imperial Guards ship (what pirate fort is (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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