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| Well I liked the idea, but I didn't want to enter the contest, so even though I finished this a while back, I held off posting until the judges were already out. (2 URLs) Click here> or on the pic. Enjoy! (19 years ago, 3-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Space Seahorse
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| Another exercise in using so-called 'lame' parts. (URL) Enjoy. a (19 years ago, 3-Feb-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | Brokeback Mountain Vignette
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| As the tag line says: Love is a force of nature. In honour of our(1) Heath's nomination for an Oscar (r), I decided to build a vig of a scene from Brokeback Mountain. (URL) It’s a powerful and moving love story, and the performances of the lead (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !!
| | | | | BrickJournal 3 is REALLY out!
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| Hi all, BrickJournal 3 is now out, if you didn't notice:-)! (URL) Issue 3 spotlights many of the events of last year from the US and Europe, with articles from 1000-steineland™, LEGO® World, and of course, BrickFest®! Along with events are articles (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
| | | | | LEGOLAND California Model Builder Search 2006!
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| I am privileged to officially announce the LEGOLAND California Model Builder Search 2006! (3 URLs) For Immediate Release Contact: Julie Estrada (760)918-5377 news@legoland.com LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA EXPANSION CREATES OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME National (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, FTX) !!
| | | | | New Mecha: The Fang
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| Greetings all, just finished my last Mecha before I go on a long building hiatus. It is called Fang. This is another of my experimental mecha to use in my Bricktek game. Mass: 65 tons Movement: Walking: 4 Running: 6 Jumping: 0 Heat sinks 15 (double) (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Iron Mecha, contest closed.
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| I wanted to post an update for you all. I have collected the entries, orgainzed them and have sent them off to your Iron Mecha Judges. Whom are: Aaron Sneary--an accomplished builder, and has a mature palate for the brick. Steve Hassenplug--better (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, FTX)
| | | | | Iron Mecha Entry: The "Angel" Mechs (Garret, Munroe, and Duncan)
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| While I haven't changed my entry, I do have a more pleasing presentation: (2 URLs) Obviously, small portions dictate more helpings. Therefore, I present three "Angel" Mechs--Garret, Munroe, and Duncan--acting as advanced scouts in what appears to be (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | Iron Mecha Entry: FD-98 "Washout" Fire Fighting Mech
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| Hello, I know I am cutting it a little close but here it is, my entry for the Iron Mecha Contest, the FD-98 "Washout" Fire Fighting Mech (URL) The mech is armoured with composite materials to resist temperatures above 1500°C without impact to (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
| | | | | MINI LEGO Event in San Diego, CA March 3rd to 5th
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| Sorry for the short notice. I've been asked by a local Science Fiction/gaming convention to organize a LEGO room for the con. Sort of a mini LEGO convention. The Convention is "Condor XIII" (URL) March 3rd-5th. Just over a month from now. There'll (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | BimP Exclusive: Brick Journal number 3 now available for download...
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| Joe Meno has given BimP the exclusive to advertise Brick Journal #3 before its official release on LEGOFan. You can find a link on our website at: (URL) the downloads begin! Steven B. Combs ---...--- Co-Host, BimPCast, official podcast of (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.bimp) !!
| | | | | NY Subway station: Welcome to Hell
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| Hi all, I was finally persuaded to build a station to go with my NY Subway train. (URL) I think it makes a nice contrast to my earlier (URL) Moscow Metro> station. Comments, questions and suggestions welcomed. Tim PS. This represents my first render (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Iron Mecha Entry: ML-12 Bulldog II
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| (URL) Lunar L.M. has unveiled their newest one-driver main battle mecha design: ML-12 Bulldog II. ML-12 is an all new design base on the new HF-300 Helium3 reactor and advanced magnetic coating technology, giving it mobility of a recon mecha while (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !
| | | | | A few new things.
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| (3 URLs) PLMKWYT (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, FTX)
| | | | | Cthulego Rising
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| Since my dark ages ended I've been meaning to build this. A MOC where the LEGO Adventurers meet H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos. Cthulego is born! The futility of mini-figs fighting against the horrors of un-named creatures, things from the ancient (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
| | | | | First GBC
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| Here is a Brickshelf library : (URL) will find the first GBC we made at QuéLUG (a LUG located in Quebec, Canada). The Quicktime movie is quite heavy : 25MB. Here is the deeplink for it : (URL) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic)
| | | | | Iron Mecha entry - Iron Fist
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| This is my official entry to the (URL) IRON MECHA CONTEST>. (2 URLs) Iron Fist> Iron Fist Don't miss the (URL) details>. PLMKWYT (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 30-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
| | | | | Iron Mecha entry: Renault FT-99x
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| As some one once said "brace yourself for the mediocre": (URL) Renault FT-99x: A light mecha built for export in the year 3098 A.D.. (URL) I am sorry if the photos terrible I will take more this evening if possible. (19 years ago, 30-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
| | | | | Underground part 4: London Tube
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| My fourth city by underground, and the only one I've actually ridden on: the Tube. This MOC is my take on 1992 London Tube stock. To be prototypical these should really use the small train wheels so they sit much lower to the ground but once again I (...) (19 years ago, 29-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX)
| | | | | Dirk MacGrean in his Dark Green racer
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| (URL) As dark green probably is the closest to britsh racing green this must from Great Britain. As I am working on another racer in ordinary green I have chosen to give it a Scottish driver, Dirk MacGrean. It's not modeled after a specific vehicle. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
| | | | | Iron Mecha Entry - Bandolero!
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| Grab a beverage, and some popcorn, then keep clicking "Next" ... (URL) Bandolero!> Enjoy! K (19 years ago, 29-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Mobile Command
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| I finally finished work on a new (URL) mobile command> center for my Lego fire department. (2 URLs) The trailer is seven studs wide and 42 studs long and features a power generator (front compartment), slide-out command post, road barricade signs (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !
| | | | | LEGO Infinity
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| Here is a simple, but fun MOC. It's hard to tell in the photo, but it is basically an inside out pyramid, with decreasing size LEGO elements. It provides an abstract art look of LEGO going off into infinity. You know, "Follow The Yellow Brick Road!" (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc) !
| | | | | Iron Mecha Entry - Centaur.
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| Well this (URL) does kinda remind me of a centaur. .... (2 URLs) Folder> :a: (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | TD custom registry
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| Hi, Track Designer is well known and still a very popular software to design layouts, mainly amongst LEGO train fans. The growing interest in the french AFOL community led us to translate in french the help documentation ((URL) here>). (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
| | | | | Classic Space Inspired StarDefender "2000" MOC
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| The new XPods are now coming in Classic Space color schemes. So... After purchasing a few white and trans blue ones as well as the new Star Wars A-Wing set, I built the Star Defender "2000". A significantly better armed version of the Classic Space (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
| | | | | several new things
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| First, my favorite MOC of this group, an airspeeder from set 4883 Gear Grinders (click thumbnails for larger pic): (2 URLs) folder when moderated> a claw-winged micro ship from set 4098 High Fliers: (URL) a micro ship like the Stargate death-gliders (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
| | | | | Bricksmith 1.3: Here's Looking at You, Kid
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| My latest update to Bricksmith for Macintosh is focused heavily on viewing-related enhancements. (2 URLs) Bricksmith 1.3> adds the following features: Multiple viewports Perspective in the 3D view Preset orthographic viewing angles (front, top, (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.mac, FTX)
| | | | | MOC: Danish IC4 passenger train
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| Hey, My latest creation is the new Danish IC4 intercity train. The Danish State Railways (DSB) has ordered 84 train units from Italian company Ansaldo Breda, but so far the delivery has been delayed by more than a year for various reasons. This (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX) !
| | | | | Iron Mecha: Hitachi Heavy Industries
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| Hi all, My final entry. Hitachi Heavy Industries Iron Mecha (2 URLs) BS gallery> I reconfigured the concept art into a crane after people commented that the side cockpit (what I started with) looked like a crane. I also have no idea how to build (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | Interactive link list - add your sites
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| Hey all, I don't think that Klas Schöldström posts here, so I'm going to go ahead and post on his behalf. Tired of outdated link lists? The answer is a constantly updatable link list where members of the community can add new sites and flag dead (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
| | | | | Kashyyyk Battle
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| Kashyyyk is a lush jungle planet where treetops serve as homes for the native Wookiees, a towering fur-covered species known to be ferocious warriors. The planet serves as a navigation gateway for the entire southwest quadrant of the galaxy, making (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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| Outstanding my Mecha Masters! (munches on Bell Pepper) We are all have very much fun watching your progress. So much in fact that I'm hoping that I'm keeping up with you all. Below is a listing of all the contestants, the name of the entry (if one (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce) !
| | | | | Iron Mecha: Provost
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| This is my Iron Mecha entry: Provost (URL) After moderation: (URL) I'm reasonably happy with the outcome. Any comments are welcome. Cheers, Mark. (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | The Bad Kitty
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| While I was sorting the other day, inspiration struck for a small spaceship that would utilize a cockpit/gun combo that I've had sitting around for a while. The Bad Kitty is cute, but deadly. (2 URLs) Please let me know what you think! Derek (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | Iron Mecha Official Entry
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| Fresh outta narrative. (URL) folder, post mod of course (URL) Nathan Proudlove (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Venom Mech
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| Alright, some of you out there saw this emch at NWbrickcon '05, but for the rest of you, I finally got around to taking photos and posting. I was lucky enough to win the prestigous and elusive "Most Fluid Mecha" award at the con for this. Added (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | SpeedRail TGV Thalys
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| Hi all, Ran across some photos of this train ((URL) 1>, (URL) 2>, (URL) 3>, (URL) 4>) the other day and thought it rather neat: a Thalys TGV in different colours. The real thing was to run between Sydney and Canberra but cost too much so never (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Treasure Reef
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| Hi, here is my latest bigger MOC called Treasure Reef. It was made mainly for my 4 year old who certainly loves treasures :-) Part 1 (The Beach), with bar, ice cream vendor, few sunbathing babes (including one ABSonized) in BrickedWeasel bikinis, (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !
| | | | | New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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| (URL) Click on Image Finally! This mecha took way too long to complete. I started it after Christmas, and only got it done yesterday. I guess age slows you down. Heh. :-p Anyways, this mobile platform is similar in some ways to my (URL) MTP>, which (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | Re: ILTCO layout at the NMRA 2006 National Train Show in Philly
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| Hi All, Below is a list of the clubs that have indicated that they are participating in the Philly show this summer. I know many of the clubs at last year’s show talked about doing it again, so if your club is NOT listed below and you plan to be (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | LDraw File Repository version 1.0 released
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| Version 1.0 of the LDraw File Repository is now available: (URL) repository currently has downloads of files by 5 authors, totaling 362 LDraw files, 10.7 MB. Most of the files are available on the authors' sites, but a few extras not on the authors' (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce)
| | | | | The City of Manchester, a private trolley car
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| I am happy to announce that I finished my first 8-wide trolley car. This trolley car was designed as a prototype for the LEGO Millyard project hosted at the SEE Science Center. Hopefully, its twin will spend the rest of its days running around the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | BrickNebula Episode 13: Back to Life
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| I am pleased to announce the (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 13: Back to Life>. In our latest podcast, Dave & I talk about the new Exo-Force sets, new Star Wars sets, Mindstorms NXT, the Lego Museum, and more! Thanks for listening & have (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)
| | | | | NY Subway train
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| Hi all, Just a little MOC from me, a New York City subway train (class (URL) R40M>). I'm hoping to do underground trains of the world cities so this is sort of a number two of a series (after Moscow). (2 URLs) BS gallery> I tried to keep the design (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | IRON MECHA - phase three "Yo!"
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| Welcome to phase three. The set and props are finished. (URL) set and props> It's time to do a casting call: (URL) candidate 1> (URL) candidate 2> (URL) candidate 3> (URL) candidate 4> (URL) candidate 5> K (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
| | | | | Heavy weight lifting
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| Hello, Two lifting machines built for LEGO MindStorms Forums CC9:Crane contest. (4 URLs) Pimousse won the contest with a 44 kg hoist. Photos, videos... are available (URL) here>. Enjoy! Philo (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
| | | | | 6 New Vigs
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| Here are 6 new vigs... for 2006! :) First, four vignettes of various themes: Chain Gang (featuring the Brickster): (URL) Couch Potato (URL) Urban Commando (2 URLs) Ogg the Caveman's new home (URL) And a pair of "Joe Vig" vignettes.... No Clue (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Participating in the Batgirl meme
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| Hello everyone It's possible some of you have heard about the delightfully quirky "draw Batgirl" meme that started sweeping Livejournal on Friday 13 January. Essentially, inspired by artist Andi Watson's posting of some character sketches (of an (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !
| | | | | The Dark Knight unveiled
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| Hello everyone With the recent announcement that Lego have purchased a license to create sets related to DC's character Batman, I was motivated to finally finish a minifig MOC that was started about five years ago - The Batman himself. (3 URLs) The (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX) !!
| | | | | Art Gallery Building
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| Hi folks, This is a building I designed and constructed for the rtlToronto train6 layout. It's appeared in the background of a few show photo galleries, but I want to get some detailed photos of it before it was returned to the pile: (URL) hope you (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc) !
| | | | | Variations
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| I have experimented with a few of my ideas about Trees. The house is based on South Indian architecture with shingle roof tiles. This is the link (URL) will be appreciated. Anu Pehrson (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc) !
| | | | | Iron Mecha, Brickfrenzy style
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| So I finished my Iron Mecha entry. Being me, I couldn't just build a mech. You'll see what it does. (URL) Adrian (19 years ago, 14-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | New Moc: Boomslang
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| Greetings all, I just finished posting Pics of my newest creation. It is called the Boomslang. I apologize in advance for the picture quality. My wife and I received a new Digital Camera over the holidays, and I'm just learning to use it. Battletech (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Seven wide Koef Shunter
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| Hi all, Just sneaking an MOC in here between all the discussions on the new release sets. It's a little Koef shunter (switcher) which I built at seven-wide thinking at first it was a wide gauge train. (2 URLs) BS gallery> The trick on this is the (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.de, FTX) !
| | | | | We have Frappr!
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| This is a request for our listeners. I have created a Frappr map and would love to see our listeners add their locations so we can get a feel for who’s out there and just how far around the globe we reach. You can get to the Frappr map by visiting: (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.bimp)
| | | | | LEGO Knitting Machine
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| Greetings All, I've built a functional LEGO knitting machine. The thing works remarkably well and has yet to drop a stitch. Pictures can be found at: (URL) video is at: (URL) just mesmerized by this thing and hope you enjoy it. Tom (19 years ago, 11-Jan-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
| | | | | A little robot from leftover parts
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| This is IML-01, known as Immel (in Asimovian tradition). He was built out of my Iron Mecha leftover parts and ideas. (URL) Let me know what you think! Derek (19 years ago, 10-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
| | | | | Loading cargo from and to train electrically
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| Hi, this machinery can load cargo onto a train waggon and also load cargo off, too. See (URL) images (in better quality) for building instructions can be downloaded at (URL) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains) !
| | | | | Little Gyrocopter
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| Hi all, I was browsing the CSF concept art section yesterday and saw (URL) this> little beauty. I really liked the simplicity the design and since I hadn't designed anything new for a while decided to make my version of it. (2 URLs) BS gallery> (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Kashyyyk Outpost
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| Underneath the rocky exterior of the mountain lies (URL) an outpost built as the first line of defense against the Separatist intruders>. The massive twin-ion guns perched on top of the cliffs act as an immediate deterrent to enemy attacks while (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jan-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | WMD: Weapon of Moonbase Defense
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| As seen at NWBrickCon 2005: (4 URLs) The (URL) WMD> is a moonbase module that features cannons that really fire, controlled wirelessly using a Mana unit. It rotates, elevates, and shoots 4 Technic arrows. Special thanks to David Wegmuller for (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | BrickZone.net
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| Hello all! I have just launch yet-another fan-created LEGO website. (URL) is designed to be a place for "nothing but fun with LEGO bricks." I am telling stories, epics, mini-series and television spoofs with LEGOs. First up is Fabuland Housewives (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, FTX)
| | | | | mindstorms NXT
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| check out www.mindstorms.com/press lego just put out a press release all about the NeXT version of mindstorms, they put a whole spec out on it.. heres a bit from the article explaining the specs LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT highlights include: • All-new NXT (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce) !!
| | | | | Joe Vig: Monkey See, Monkey Doo
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| Here's the first addition to my site in 2006, a Joe Vig vignette entitled Monkey See, Monkey Doo: (3 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !!
| | | | | LEGO-ized Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
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| It's with great relief that I announce that I've finally finished my first "big" Town type build. Previously, my main focus has been on Space type creations (you might remember my (URL) LEGO-ized Serenity>) but I thought this might be a good way to (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
| | | | | MLCad.ini 2005-01 Update Now Available
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| Hi, I just updated the MLCad.ini file accordingly to the latest LDraw.org parts update 2005-01. The .ini file defines the parts available in MLCad's minifigure generator. Download the file from my website: www.holly-wood.it/mlcad-en.html bye, w. (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad) !
| | | | | GeekBrick.com Is Back!
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| After a two week break, GeekBrick.com is now back on it's feet. We got new news software, revised the layout and skin, and dumped the forums. You can find out more information on what we did here: (URL) Any comments or feedback is greatly (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, FTX)
| | | | | SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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| SCLTC's annual winter show at the (URL) San Diego Model Railroad Museum> is now in its final two weeks! (10 URLs) This batch of layout pictures is posted (URL). -Ted Michon SCLTC (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
| | | | | Hippogryph Hunters
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| To bring back a valuable hippogryph pelt, or, even better, capture a live beast as a steed fit for a king, the hunters tracked them to their high mountain aeries. However, they did not know what they were in for. Nothing is more dangerous than a (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX)
| | | | | The Archangel and Enola Gray
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| I built a new mecha about a month ago, and just finally got around to taking pics. I've also got a new space ship, the Enola Gray. I tried some new things, like a different way of greebling, and mixing old and new grays. (2 URLs) PLMKWYT Dan Rubin (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
| | | | | Call For Nominations: 2006 LDraw Steering Committee
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| Per the LDraw.org Bylaws, Subsection 6.03(a), the 2005 Steering Committee hereby calls for the community to nominate individuals as candidates for the 2006 Steering Committee[1]. Please post nominations in response to this message. Nominations will (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce) !
| | | | | LDraw.org's December Model and Scene of the Month Winners
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| Congratulations to the winners of the December Model/Scene of the month contests: (URL) MOTM, Lucy Stanford Angel by David V. Winkler> (URL) SOTM, Night time on the Moscow Metro by Tim Gould> The voting for the January Model of the Month and Scene (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, FTX)
| | | | | 4 New MOCs
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| Hello! After many months of a busy schedule full of school projects and homework, I have finally found time to post a few of my recent creations. The first MOC is a diorama of NYC, followed by a Civil War gunboat, followed by a patrol boat, followed (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military) !
| | | | | BimPCast 19 Now Available!
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| After some time off for our wedding and the holidays, Nikki and I finally get around to recording a podcast. Lot's of stuff is covered and you can listen to the podcast and view the show notes by visiting our website at: (URL) B. Combs BimPCast (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.bimp) !
| | | | | a town structure contest!!
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| I believe I have covered just about everything but since there is always someone with an opinion or an interesting idea I am posting this a few days early. If the rules or something else needs to be tweaked, please let me know before January 5th. (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !
| | | | | Welcome to the Building Arena, IRON MECHA
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| Friends, Welcome to my building arena! (URL) Firstly I would like to thank ALL of those that have decided to join the first IRON MECHA. 42 participants have notified me of their intentions to play IRON MECHA as of Dec 31, 2005. It is my hope that (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
| | | | | Bugatti Type 29 'Cigar'
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| One of my New Year resolutions is not only to keep building but to resume sharing. And what better way to start in the old year? Seen here at factory roll out is the (URL) Type 29 'Cigar'>: (URL) Happy New Year Christian (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
| | | | | Automated Castle
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| Tired of lazy guards that just stand around all day? Bored of ghosts that offer no surprises? Want the portculis to open for you? Want to see one minifig whack another? Introducing the Automated Castle: (URL) with a video clip. Roy Nelson (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic) !!
| | | | | Re: ILTCO layout at the NMRA 2006 National Train Show in Philly
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| There has been many questions sent in so I decided that I would answer them in this post for all to read. Sorry if this gets to your inbox more than once, once the mailing lists are in place there will be no more ILTCO NMRA NTS spam! Please send me (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | The Siege of Martindale Castle
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| Undead Rampaging Army. Need I say anything else? (URL) Adrian (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) !
| | | | | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 1/8
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| Folks, My wife and I will be traveling 12/29 to 1/9, so I won't be attending the TexLUG Austin meeting on Sunday, 1/8. (I tried to find an alternate venue and/or time, to no avail.) The procedure for the meeting room at the LWC library is very easy; (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | Russian train photo - Lego style
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| Hi all, While searching my favourite Russian train site the other day I came across (URL) this beautiful photograph> of an ultra-modern Russian railbus connected to a much older EMU. I loved the juxtaposition of these two trains: new with old, (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | Mono and Stonefrog
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| These two are no real MOC. As the design of both is not my very own. I built them to honor two very outranging builts of other builders. This said I present: (2 URLs) Mono> Mono a small mecha, which was highly inspired by (URL) The MOAB>. An (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !
| | | | | LDraw.org 2005-01 Parts Update Now Available
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| The 2005-01 LDraw parts update has been now been released. This update includes 276 files, including 74 new part files, and many more updated with improvements for Back Face Culling support. Several of the new files are synonynms for existing parts (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad) !!
| | | | | 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 (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
| | | | | ILTCO layout at the NMRA 2006 National Train Show in Philly
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| Hi All, Well it’s that time again. We are delighted to announce that ILTCO has been invited to display at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) annual National Train Show (NTS) again! This year the NMRA 2006 NTS will be held in (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !!
| | | | | holiday wreath
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| just a simple xmas wreath, with credit for the idea and some of the design going to my daughter... (URL) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.fun.holiday)
| | | | | Massive LDraw file repository
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| I'm interested in starting a LDraw file repository. I want to start it by asking everyone to email me their files with a description and keywords of each file, so I can quickly catigorize it without having to open it. Please include any copyright or (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce)
| | | | | Kashyyyk Defense
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| During the Clone Wars, the Separatists attempted to subjugate Kashyyyk by invading it with their droid armies. In response, the Republic dispatched a task force led by Master Yoda to defend Kashyyyk. (URL) With his war council that includes the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Dec-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | You don't want to be on the Naughty List...
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| Uh.. someone's pissed off the elves... (URL) Utilizing some spacey technology, Santa's decked his halls with an arsenal fit for an army. He's armed (URL) sleigh> and a new fleet of (URL) R31nD33R-X fightercraft> with gatling guns, cannons, and even (...) (19 years ago, 26-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.fun.holiday, FTX) !!
| | | | | Christmas 2005 MOC
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| Merry Christmas, All! For this holiday, I present to you a slice of a winter wonderland... (URL) (Click pic for MOCpages, or (URL) here> if you prefer Brickshelf!) Enjoy, and please let me know what you think! -John "J1A3L5" Langrish. (19 years ago, 24-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !
| | | | | Red Roof Inn
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| (URL) An entry for the Medieval Life category.> (URL) AC (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | BrickTopia - Airport Train/Monorail Station
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| I've added a new train and monorail station to the BrickTopia Airport. Click on the picture below to see it: (URL) Also, the monorail has been upgraded to a new, all-glass model (again, click on the image to see more): (URL) Finally, I've cleaned up (...) (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
| | | | | German translation module for LDView 3.0 in Windows
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| One of the new features of LDView 3.0 is support for translation modules. The first such module (German) has now been completed by <mailto:holly@holly-wood.it Willy Tschager>. (Note that this module only supports the Windows version of LDView, not (...) (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, FTX)
| | | | | First LDD Creations.
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| Hi folks. Haven't posted anything in, well.. ages. Thought I'd delurk and share my first two LEGO Digital Designer creations. I think .cad is a fair location for such a posting. If not, please FUT to a better group and accept my appologies. My first (...) (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
| | | | | Rarest Lego Windows/Doors (from Sweden)
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| Eric Strand brought this to my attention.... I have never seen these before in yellow... From 1953-56 TLG made the first old style windows/doors that matched the classic era windows/doors of 1956-87, but they were without studs on top. These were (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
| | | | | Ranger
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| Another resurrection built: (2 URLs) Ranger> Ranger a small anti aicraft mecha. See more details (URL) here>. PLMKWYT (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | TMC's New Space/Atmosphere Fighter F1-A
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| (URL) Hello All. The F1-A was built for operations in both space and atmospheric theater of battle. It is able to be deployed from a space platform or ground based installations. Its variable control surfaces and thrust vectoring make it a very (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !!
| | | | | Rückkehr der Raumnazin
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| I think the pictures say it all. (URL) (860kB .pdf file) a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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