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Hi folks, Jan, a friend of mine, couldn't sleep last night, so he thought of building something, which couldn't be able to get apart again. And he was succesful. See the structure at: (URL) anyone got some ideas of getting "it" apart again? Regards, (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build) !
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| | Re: New: Stickfig-scale mecha wallpaper
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WOW! Those are fabulous, especially considering the constraints imposed by their small size. The A44 and A66 are my favorite and the A93 reminds me of the Tead from Mospeada (Called the Beta in Robotech, The new Generation). Boy, creating models (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Five female footballers have just been added to Brickset. (URL) great addition to the Football range, but perhaps more significantly: 2 new *blonde* hairstyles!! (Ponytail and bob.) And the crowd goes wild!!! --DaveL (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.sports, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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For those of you who are interested, there are more mecha at my site B.L.A.S.T. (Bureau of Lego Armed Services Technology) than the ones in A.M.D. (Advanced Mecha Division) (URL) following links are of mecha in other Divisions of BLAST. S.E.D. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Outstanding, Jeremy. As usual, I am inspired by your Microfig creations. I really liked the helicopter and the nice renderings. Ashley Glennon In lugnet.announce, Jeremy H. Sproat writes...>always LMK (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I thought you .build.mecha folks might be able to offer constructive criticism on my Dreadnought that I've made. It's in dat format, and you can find it over in .cad.dat at (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: BLAST debut - Thank you
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First off, I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome to Lugnet as well as your comments and suggestions regarding BLAST. It is kind of funny, conceding I started BLAST as a way to learn about website creation and was not even sure if I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) excellent work! John Gramley (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Great work Sproat! I'm really impressed with the design of some of these models. I am also impressed with the quality of the rendering. Did you use l3p for this? Those parts look better than the ones l3p outputs. One other comment, 1600x1200!! I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Another Racing Craft
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(...) anymore? :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Hi Jeremy, I'm glad you posted this to .announce, or I would have missed it! I just spent about 45 minutes tearing through my parts bins to build a "A91 Heavy Tactical Suit, Kasperic Custom", or as close as I could get to it. I was able to get (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Another Racing Craft
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(...) bus. Great racer, Greg. I remeber the Tsunami and I like what you've done with it. The use of canoes is still a triumph if you ask me. It does look meaner, angrier, than before, and I think I've hit on why. The overhead shot reminds me of a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Show Pix by the Legomaster
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Gaaahhh, I cut myself off! Ahh , What I was saying is, I have always accepted the fact that the Robots I make will be more for looking than moving, until now. As the current Lego Technology grows, the reality is that anyone who can afford to design (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This time it's more of a rebuilt of one of my existing craft, the Tsunami. But I renamed it the "Beryllium Serf" and I kinda think it is one of the angriest looking models I have ever built. Let me know what you think: (URL) "Debbie Gibson is (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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K , your right on the mark with all your perceptions, I have always fancied myself an Insect Robot Builder, Air of Fragility, hmmm I like that , yes, they are fragile, I suppose it comes with the territory - testing, trying out size and weight (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, Mladen. :-, (...) Maybe. :-, I'm in a Stickfig mood right now though... I have about a dozen unpublished models, and maybe 5 or 6 scene sketches, that I need to cram into wallpaper before I switch modes. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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The Convoy wallpaper is breathtaking! Excellent job Jeremy! But I gotta ask: Are you going to do any mini-fig scale models (i.e. Valkyries, and other mecha from Robotech) in the future? (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) All the wallpaper and view backgrounds are POV-generated. With the exception of Convoy, they were modeled in MLCad and then L3P'd with the other models. For Convoy, I used Terragen -- though if I were to do it again, I'd just use the pattern (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Cool new wallpaper! Thanks Jeremy! Where did you get the background? Bryce (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | New: Stickfig-scale mecha wallpaper
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Hey all, I have just put some finishing touches on this site, and I feel that it is ready for prime-time. It is my pleasure to announce my Stickfig-scale mecha wallpaper: (URL) for your perusal are three wallpaper-sized images depicting some of my (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !!
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Wow, thank you, man! (...) Yes, I wanted to see if I could pull it off in minifig scale. I combined many elements from my first carrier (the baseplates, BURPS, castle walls) but tried to match the same feel of the microfig carrier. The (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Moonbase Io update: New site name & 2 new starfighters
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First and foremost, "Moonbase Io" is now called "Silicon Psyche". Why? Basically because the villians in my story are big, sentient robots. I feel its a more fittng title (and it doesn't sound like a ripoff of "Marsbase"). Now for the creations. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.tennlug)
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| | Re: Big scale model of AMC AMX '68
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Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!! The detail is great, and the black hood makes it look like its being rebuilt or repainted. Gary jouhi <jouhi@saunalahti.fi> wrote in message news:GAv25A.A7D@lugnet.com... (...) old, (...) white (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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(...) Oh my. Talk about making a grand entrance, Jay..... that is a quality site. The attention to detail and time put into it is obvious. I LOVE the Armadillo. I've been wondering how to make a good version of Elemental battle armor from (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) You are the man. No one matches your mastery of shape, color, details, and novel construction. Was your microfig carrier a study for this monster? They look a lot alike. Can't wait to see more! - Paul (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Sorry, "Shaun's". Anyway, why am I helping this guy? I almost went mad trying to do a decent AT-AT thanks to Mr. Sullivan's models, and now he's doing trains! Shaun, can't you get into Belville or something instead? :) Jason J Railton (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm still building in minifig-stylee 6-wide, but it becomes obvious that these trains are smaller than a true minifig scale when you put someone in the cabin. But, 8-wide means that you have to do everything as a larger MOC, including any (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Part 6214: how can I use this thing?
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(...) You could also make it the head of a giant. It has the definite shape of a head with ears sticking out of the sides. It would be a pretty flat giant, but it could turn out cool with the right accessories..... (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: MOC: BR52 Steam Locomotive
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(...) You take every opportunity to remind us all of how great 8 wide is. We get it. Move on. Some people like it, some don't. Different strokes for different folks but stop prosetylising so hard, even in fun, eh? You're starting to resemble a (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Big scale model of AMC AMX '68
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(...) Nice. The different colored pieces and the black hood give it that "project car in the process of being rebuilt" look. Adrian -- www.brickfrenzy.com (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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Shaun Sullivan wrote: <snip> (...) LOL Don't feel like you have to apologize;-) You have created an awesome MOC, Shaun, and you have realized (regardless of any blathering pro or con) for yourself the merits of building 8 wide (or wider;) Glad to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Big scale model of AMC AMX '68
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You have my vote. That is a 10. Very pleasing to the eye. The engine and drive line detail are just sensational. If this is your first, you will have a real challenge trying to better this project. Thanks for sharing the pictures. -- Bob Fay (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: MOC: BR52 Steam Locomotive
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(...) Thanks, Jason. I picked the German steam train to fit in with the motif of my other models, primarily, as I tend to lean towards utilitarian workhorse designs. Political ramifications aside, the German industrial boom of the 1930s produced (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Big scale model of AMC AMX '68
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check out my first big scale model what i have ever done: (URL) turned out pretty good, but the front suspension is not that good. i first thought i will make it full technic model, but then i decided to just make real looking but not working model. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Show Pix by the Legomaster
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(...) gives them sort of an alien presence. They are also somewhat surreal in their ornateness and air of fragility. Like the red bot, more like a 70's sci-fi artist's interpretation of a robot or a techno nightmare than an industrial grade mech off (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Mecha Nostalgia
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(URL) built about a dozen 20 inch tall fully transformable lego versions of this thing years ago (it has a blockyness that is favorable to lego). Never could get the face right though. Super robots shouldn't have lips... I mean what do they do with (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Town Building Contest - Special Category results
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Here's a partial listing of the special category results for the contest. It turned out to be a very time consuming job doing the judging, so not every special category has a result. If I get more in later, I will post them. The contest home page is (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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Very nice. I love the mecha! I like just aobut everything else too! I can't remember it all, there was too much! (Thats a good thing :-P) Nice work. The layout is nice too. Can't wait for more (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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(...) Clean and uncluttered layout. Good presentation. I like this website. My only complaint is that it's somewhat difficult and time consumming to find the pictures. Thumbnail pics would be nice. I do like that you can select the next model (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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(...) Wow, that's some great stuff. Your "Star Raider" is beautiful; it looks like a modernized Galaxy Explorer. The layout is really nice too. I really really want to see more... Keep up the good work. Greg "The famous person wears the same size (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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I've got to agree, the Raven is great. The legs are particularly good. I enjoyed all of your models, I did look at them all but I didn't read any info on them:) Nice overall site, I don't think thumbnails are necessary but they'd by a nice touch. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | New pics of the J-69 Troop Support Mecha
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I've added some pictures I just took at school. The pics show the alternative turret design as well as a small company of Antiv troops. In the backgroud is a JEOL JSM-840A Scanning Electron Microscope (Just one of the neat toys I get to play with (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Ubiquitous Half Stud Width Offset (and how to use it)
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While one cannot pick "the one and only piece I want (in infinite quantity) on a desert island", it is possible to pick the single piece that would *most* cripple advanced construction possibilities if it were missing. This piece, the "switcher" as (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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(...) That's an excellent site--nice graphics, good logical layout, not too "busy". I will agree with Paul on the matter of thumbnails, but otherwise I think it should stay as is. It's very responsive and well-thought out, an excellent debut! My (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Part 6214: how can I use this thing?
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If you did apply stickers, it would make for a great theatre Marquee (BIJOU, FOX, STATE, PANTAGES, LOEWS, etc). You could do a vertical sign above the center of the brick, and have a nice Art Deco Theatre sign. Gary Istok (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | New Show Pix by the Legomaster
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Hello all, the RegurShow was great! Fun had by all , Check out the Pix of the new Robot..... (URL) me know what you all think....Thanks.......enjoy!!! Eric (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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Jason constructive criticism here it took me so long to actually get to one of your models and find a pic that I bailed after just one (it was good tho) and always always always have thumbnails :-) hope this helps -paul (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Since one of the recent topics seems to be race craft...
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(...) Nice racer Greg. I really like the fan effect for the air vent. The color coordination is key in the racer set as a good paint job will make your ship move faster, trust me on this one. Sean Forbes CEO and Emperor for Life Nova Racing Ltd. (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: BLAST debut
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WOW! Your site looks great, Jason - I really like the layout and presentation. But even better is the fact that you can dig around and find some great constructions! I really liked the armadillo power armor, and the raven is wonderful ... it looks (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Part 6214: how can I use this thing?
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(...) As the head of the giant green appleman? Turn the backside out, and use it as an interesting feature on the wall of a building (the curves will combine somewhat with other 2-stud-wide curved parts, like arches and 2x2 bricks). Use it for (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Spray Painting
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(...) One of my friends in junior high built a Lego volcano, and spray-painted the thing gray when he was done (including the pieces from his yellow castle! Ack!!) at any rate, while being a little tighter to fit together, they still worked okay. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Combining 2x4 bricks
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(...) I did my honours year in Combinatorics which is the area of mathematics dealing with combining things (essentially). I've considered looking at the the number of ways of combining any number of bricks (like 10 for example) but the problem is (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | BLAST debut
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Hello everyone, I am posting my very first message to Lugnet in order to debut my Lego website called B.L.A.S.T. (Bureau of Lego Armed Services Technology). I created B.L.A.S.T. to showcases my various original Lego creations based on a futuristic (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Contest Entry for Non-violent space contest: Maven Long Range Scout
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Here's my entry for Paul Hartzog's space contest. It's the Maven Long Range Scout / Espionage Ship. Its design was heavily influenced by the SR-71 Blackbird, and it basically fills the same role. Enjoy! (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Another excellnet creation from the Jassim Spaceworks. :) The colors are excellent. It appears that you had a visit from the Grand Admiral - though he seems like he needs a hair cut.... ;) The recovery bays seem to be a shade close to the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Jeremy Sproat
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Yes, the series has more labors in it, tho its hard to find the eps anywhere... took me over a month to finally get the 7 original OAVs, 16 second OAVs, and 47 episodes of the TV series... Thank god for MIRC :P But there are many different types of (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Same here, man. Yeah, too bad I showed up late (again). We didn't really get to visit like we usually do. Hey, maybe next week? (...) Thanks, man. Yeah, it's so much more impacting to see people's creations in person. To me, your new mech is (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Here is one of mine: (URL) just threw it together tonight, but I think it looks cool. It gets its name (pronounced like "Pharaoh") from the headdress like assembly on the rear of the main body of the ship. No match for the Admiral's race craft by (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Preview pics of my new mecha
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Actually its an antennae. The piece should be one of those dark gray bars (Lightsaber piece) that come in some of the Star Wars sets. I don't actually know the identity of the part used in the model. I'll check it later and I'll change it when I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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Dan, Forget the carrier. It was just good to see you in person again!!! Okay the carrier ROCKS!!! Pure Danielization. The details are just everywhere. Pictures really don't do this justice. I thought about this baby all the way home from the LUG (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Preview pics of my new mecha
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Great work as always Pat. What piece is that longer cannon? I thought it was a stickshift but it's too long. And it widens at the end... I look forward to seeing the final product. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) look sweet on the roof of your car! :] Okay, weird question: would it float? KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Dan, I was looking at the galley again on your ship - I like the two woks! (I think they are woks - could be sinks) Anyways - it looks so much like the galley and messa hall on the show Star Stumble Voyager. Very cool... ~Trev Astro Lift Co. (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Part 6214: how can I use this thing?
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(...) as (...) of (...) I'd say its good for a restaurant. Maybe a hot dog place... ;-) Cheers, --Ryan (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Tips on building
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I was wondering if you experts and novices out there in the field of building mecha could give a newbie some tips on building mecha out of legos, or if some of you know of webpages that have tips on them (i think i saw one at one point not sure (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Good stuff, Dan! I see you have the Grand Admiral visiting. :^) Hmm, we'll have to do something about that hair and uniform. That's old skool. I like the mini fighter too. Can't wait to see it in person next month! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Thank you very much! I tried to build a ship that had a mecha appeal to it--you know, that gritty, hardcore-ship-with-an-attitude look. I'd say it kind of fits it with Bryce McGlone's "Big Blue," like a support carrier in the mech fleet. (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think it's a combination of parts used and type of ship. I think carriers lend themselves to be light for their size because their biggest main section is hollow, made mostly of castle walls, BURPS and baseplates. I bet if I were to build a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah, actually those blasters are kind of light for their size. They're just spread out with technic parts to create a bigger space. (...) You said it, brutha! Can you imagine getting like 30 of those for a monster ship?! Hmmm, say, does LEGO (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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(...) Yep, the Grand Admiral stopped by for a preliminary inspection. (...) When I first completed the main body of the ship (hangerbay, engines, etc) I picked it up, carried it to the next room to show my wife, and shook it back and forth fast (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Spray Painting
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Hi all! I wondered if it is ok to spray paint lego pieces. Do they still 'work' afterwards? Thanks (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Blackhawk Medium Stealth Fighter
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Nice looking fighter - mean and kind of "dirty" looking, if you get my meaning. Is that some kind of Gatling Laser on the front? It looks pretty neat. The black colour-scheme and pure nastiness of the fighter makes it look like it should belong to a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Et in Arcadia Lego Update -- The Holy Grail
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(...) heh heh, congrats Dave, you are the only person to mention the rennes-le-chateau and grail connections in regard to my poussin painting reproduction (in lego, of course). You win! (what, i don't know....) I'm really into all kinds of (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Et in Arcadia Lego Update -- Mobile Research Unit (MRU)
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It bumps; it grinds, but hey, its expensive and stylish! For science crews with access to large corporate budgets, the Mobile Research Unit (MRU) is the hoopiest SUV for nerds on the go. ...my latest MOC added to Et in Arcadia Lego @ (URL) much (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Carrier - Starship Gibraltar
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That is just plain awesome. I really like the fighter too. I personally do not like the "X-wing" style canopy (I prefere the "A-wing" style) but it looks really good on that fighter. -Mike Petrucelli (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Wow! Looks awesome Dan! I love the colour scheme (Classic Space), and your usually detail and weapons, and, well... EVERYTHING!!! ;-) Excellent job! (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow! Seeing discussion on how light the ship is, I'm really interested in how to build big, light, sturdy ships. My stuff always comes out really heavy, but at the same time solid as a rock. Can you possibly bring this to the Michon's if you (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow, very impressive. I really love the basters/cannons at the ends of the large blue wings. I am kinda supprised that they don't bend the wings down. Makes a guy wish you could get those Artic walls in bulk from shop at home. Keep us posted (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Very spiffy! (Especially that little round ship in the hangar, which is by definition Spiff-y.) Excellent use of the polar base grey wall units too--it looks like you've kept the structural integrity pretty good along the centre and kept the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Im pretty sure Orguss and Macross are unrelated, because of major animation and story/polt style differences...Also i always thought it was SuperDimensional Calvary Southern Cross i dunno maybe i should actually look around but im lazy.. Ive (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It's thickness is probably slightly much, but you could probably use one as the base of a background for a customized sign for a store ... You'd need to design and apply the stickers though. Don't know what kind of store it's good for. :o) -- Cheers (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Perhaps TLG should be meeting companies that produce valves of the same quality as those mentioned. It also sounds like the timing belt used for the test bed could be replaced or reinforced even more. -- Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde "Xanthra47" (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) WEE HAW!!! I love it! I can see that you're getting on the artic wall kick like me! Well done, Dan! What do you think: Do you prefer the artic walls over bulk brick for this appication? The artic walls cut down on the weight, which lends will (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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*thunk!* sound of jaw hitting floor. Dave Daniel Jassim <danieljassim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GAqGwC.9nA@lugnet.com... (...) still (...) monster. (...) excellent (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Well I was going to do what I've done with my other mecha designs. And that is design a couple of different weapon systems for it and show off all the sub parts. I have already designed the alt. weapon package, it is a miisile array and single (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Minifig scale is what I had in mind, because that way it will fit into my current line of mecha. Though it could easily be considered a microfig tank. In minifig form it would be a troop support light mecha. Remote operated or just autonomous. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Actually, the ship only needed 2 arctic base sets (bought on sale of course--wise man say don't pay full price for LEGO). Each set has 6 grey window-walls, so my ship has 12. Also, I needed 2 sets of the mobile arctic base, but used 6 (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Hey Dan, That was fast! Here is another pic of Dan setting up his ship: (URL) thing has awsome engineering besides cool looks. Its super light, but it hardly flexes at all when you pick it up! The few interior rooms that are finished are really (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow, that thing is HUGE. I love the galley, very slick. Lots of neat details! How many arctic sets did you part out for the exterior windowwalls? (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Wow (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Hello, everyone! I just posted a few pictures of my new space carrier, still under construction. (URL) you can see, the only finished interiors are the bridge, galley, and torpedo room. More pictures will come as I continue to finish this monster. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars) !!
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Yep, and if you combine those high-speed, high-precision pressure regulators with low stiction cylinders and a fast PID controller you can get even better accuracy and repeatability. When I was working for an encoder company, I scavenged some parts (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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TO : Confed Fleet Command FROM: Admiral Hallman, Commander Confed Fleet SUBJ: Blackhawk Field testing and Development MESSAGE READS... Commadores! The field testing of the long awaited Confed fighter Blackhawk TR-184 is ready for depolyment! (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Oooh. I like. Especialy the 4+ legs! Is it Micro or minifig size? If it's minifig it makes a great ultra-light mech. Good job! Rick (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks great Pat! Are you going to make a whole line of them, like Jeremy Sproat does? (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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There are six legs that can each rotate out a full 180 degrees. Each lower leg swings along a click hinge. I picture it being some sort of small troop support mecha that is operated by remote. It won't be completely finshed until I can replace the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<snip> (...) Others were Gladiator --> Archer Spartan --> Longbow (I think. I looked through all of my tech readouts but couldn't find, but I know I've seen it before.) Veritech 1S --> Wasp Veritech 1A --> Stinger Super Veritech --> Phoenix Hawk (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) are all in green, and some have apples printed on them. It's supposed to be a Freestyle tree, but you can make much more realistic three-dimensional trees with other parts. Has anyone ever used this piece for anything new? Its one of the few (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Very interesting! One of my co-workers is a math geek - the next time I see him I'll ask him about this problem. I think it falls under the category of math known as combinational topology. Brickshelf's thumbnail script produced an interesting (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Hi everybody! I was idly flipping through my copy of The Ultimate LEGO book the other day and I noticed a little bit of trivia on page 8. It says that two 2x4 bricks can be combined in 24 ways, three bricks: 1060 ways, and six bricks: 102,981,500 (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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