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Glad to see another non 90 degree curved creation. Nice colosseum, looks very pleasing. I like all the spectators. Which one is Maximus? (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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I like these a lot. I am very bad at building guns. This is a design I could use. Very cool. -Jon (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(URL) spiderfish began it's life as a decomissioned research submarine and a dream. the future captain had long been a pilot, and had even flown the subterranean cave-copters used in deep-crust mining. his dream was to have an airship of his own. it (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fuel Storage Tank Building Problems - Any Suggestions?
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(...) Yeah, that's the one! Thanks! greg (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Rich & All, (...) popular way to get curved items. Hmm.... maybe I can get some more 1x1 Cylindrical bricks. Thanks! Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Rich & All, (...) popular way tog et curved itewms. Hmm.... maybe I can get some more 1x1 Cylindrical bricks. Thanks! Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Kevin & All, (...) how he got that curve, must have been a very gentle angle on the 1x2's. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Chris & All, (...) Yes, indeed. I remember seeing that awhile ago, that 1x3 with he 1x1 is intriguing. <y only problem is I know I don't have enough 1x1 Cylindrical bricks to do a big tank. hat is a great idea though! Scott S. - (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Great work, Heather! I enjoyed them a lot. Even saved them to disk... -- Hop-Frog (I'm a poet and I don't know it) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Fuel Storage Tank Building Problems - Any Suggestions?
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(...) Frank Filz built this a while ago. It is my favorite use of UFO saucer sections. see here --> (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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I have built a few round robots. See: (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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I've located the picture I was refering to, here is the post with the link. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Scott, I just recently saw photos from a train show that showed a water tower made with the technique used by Erik Brok, perhaps it was his creation. The circle was formed using 1x3's and 1 rounds. I cannot recall how it's base or top was formed (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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<shaking head> A great lego modeller *and* a historion... golly. Heather, stop it. :-) -Shiri (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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I've put together figs of King Henry VIII and his six wives. (URL) of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour: (URL) of Cleves, Katheryn Howard and Catherine Parr: (URL) Harry himself: (URL) they're not good likenesses of course, I tried to incorporate (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Fuel Storage Tank Building Problems - Any Suggestions?
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(...) I believe you are referring to Terry Cruse's (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) (URL) Brok has some awesome stuff, especially this technique for curved walls. I have been able to use this to make a 16x16 circle, but it was under certain stress. Better to go 18x18, 20x20, or bigger. HTH, -Chris (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Though this will probably be no help at all because I can't remember where I saw it, I have seen a *massive* Texaco themed storage tank made by the gradual curve of hundreds and hundreds of 1x2 bricks. If anybody else has seen this and knows (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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james & All, (...) Yes, it did! Thanks james! That is just what I was thinking. I love that look, Michel captured the octan feel very well. I think I will do something like that in a similar pattern, maybe bigger, with a valve station or two to get (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fuel Storage Tank Building Problems - Any Suggestions?
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(...) Michel Magnan has a pair of these that we've put on train layouts. (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) Furthermore, the male clicking bushing hinge elements are found in the helicopter and swamp boat sets from the Alpha Team line. Later, Todd (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Fuel Storage Tank Building Problems - Any Suggestions?
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To All, I am trying to build a fuel storage tank for MichLUG's upcoming Science Fiction event, Contraption, and I am having a few problems. The problems comes from trying to take ordinary bricks and making a circular tank out of them. Did anyone (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Commentary on Recent Lego Direct Marketing Moves
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(...) On this we can both agree. (...) We have slightly different portfolios of hobbies, I guess. I love studying organizations and groups and group dynamics to try to understand why they are the way they are. But ya, you're right. Understanding why (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: The BrickTopia Royal Palace
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I hate me too's and Ditto's... though Brad, great job! I love all the details you added with the freestyle wheels and the rounded half arches. I'm still trying to decide if I like the arches on their sides with the bottom showing... though (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Such a pity...I have no first-hand experience with TLC such that I can actually comment with any real force. I will defer to your greater knowledge and first-hand experience here, Larry. I still think some changes should be happening more (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Snipped the stuff I agree with (most of it) (...) I think we may have to agree to disagree on this. Like I've said before, I wish they WOULD move faster, but doubt that they are *capable* of it without organizational change. And like I and some (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.build, Richard Marchetti writes: (snipped a bunch of stuff) (...) (snipped some more) (...) While I essentially agree with your points the one thing I would mildly "challenge" you on is your complaints about LEGO's pace of change. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Dual Axis Stealth Attack Helicopter "Deuce" Mk 1
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Hey! Did you use a *camera* to take those pictures!? This is clearly a ripoff of my idea to use a camera to take pictures of LEGO! I build most of my stuff in black too! The nerve! Just Kidding, Rick! Nice model. Build On! John Matthews Rick Hallman (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Neo-Oz Updated: Chapter 6 (last chapter): The End of a World
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It is with great pleasure that I present to you the last chapter in the Neo-Oz story line: The End of a World. (URL) Marinov (Neo-Oz) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Wow! Couldn'tve agreed more to every single word in this post. A loud and rowdy "me too" on this one. -Shiri (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Hey Y'all: There seems to be some general annoyance hovering over the brilliant Lego Direct move to rerelease the Guarded Inn. Some people think this is a great step forward. Others are annoyed that it was not something else, or somehow better. I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO skyscrapers
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Astounding! Great job guys! I realy like the round blue one,got any better pics of it? Gary Eric Harshbarger <eric@ericharshbarger.org> wrote in message news:3B20CFB7.D69F91...ger.org... (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Dual Axis Stealth Attack Helicopter "Deuce" Mk 1
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"Tom McDonald" <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> wrote in message news:GEMyqx.506@lugnet.com... (...) Not to mention the fact that he designs with LEGO bricks... xfut - o-t.fun -Tim (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) There are other good technic pieces in the C3PO set. The model itself is a piece of crap! Also check the Bionicle sets. Pohatu comes with two of them; Lewa, Tahu, and Kopaka come with one. They're just on the Bionicle for decoration... (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Dual Axis Stealth Attack Helicopter "Deuce" Mk 1
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(...) Although I think the 1x4 hinge plate attached to the canopy might be an infraction. (...) I think they found it! Look out for that USPSSat sneaking up behind it! ;-) (...) The USS Gorgonzola just went down... <gulp> :-9 -Tom McD. when (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) Stormtrooper SW sets. It is the only thing that makes them tolerable. GREG~ Who's unimpressed by the new SW Technic after three grand slams of the previous year. (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Dual Axis Stealth Attack Helicopter "Deuce" Mk 1
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Naw seriously , Rick It's cool to see a helicopter on the circut....and a dual one at that! Right on....and it perfect for your collection too!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) LOL! (...) -Duane (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Dual Axis Stealth Attack Helicopter "Deuce" Mk 1
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THIS MODEL IS NOT INSPIRED, COPIED, OR ENDURED (hhehe) BY ANYONE EXCEPT ME! May I present! The Mk 1 Dual Axis Stealth Attack Helicopter, codenamed "Deuce"! (URL) helicopter is armed with 6 Sledgehammer missiles and uses an infrared array and NV (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) computer systems but I will continue on my letter. Thank you, Brad Justus and Susan Williams for caring enough to send me a letter. Please let me know what the research and development department thinks of my plans about my Lego Space series. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) computer systems but I will continue on my letter. Thank you, Brad Justus and Susan Williams for caring enough to send me a letter. Please let me know what the research and development department thinks of my plans about my Lego Space series. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: N x 16 plates
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(...) There have been 6x24 plates, and 6x28 train bases (train base = two plates high, not very connectable on the underside). Just FYI. Steve (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Andy, and thank you Tom as well. I'll give both suggestions a try. Andy's seems like it would be more solid, but with Tom's it seems like it would be somewhat easy to remove the grandstand, so I could enclose the whole locker room and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Depression set in yesterday, when I saw '68 green VW bug with "historic vehicle" tags. The only more depressing sight was seeing a Pinto with those tags last year. I think I may have to become a hermit when I see a K Car that's classed as (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Quad Action!!!!!!-Its online
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At last... my pictures..modified with photoshop 6.. I put them on a web page because i was unable to recall my brickshelf password. so here you go; and please take a look! pictures or about 64k x5 in size (URL) would happen if polyshapeshifting (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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I really like the click-hinge/axle and that ball piece you use in the Quadrachnid . I'm a little behind on these. What sets do these pieces come in? Thanks -Jon "Todd Amacher" <atamacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GEMGo2.Kr6@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: LEGO skyscrapers
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(...) Great job guys! (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Gary ,you are reading my mind.Those black 4x5s are ok but i am waiting for 4x6s in various colors and of course more of the classic windows. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: And the July Surprise is...
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(...) (URL) the record, my son and I did the exact thing Thomas did-- went to Brickshelf to look at the instructions, got all excited, only to be fooled! -John (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) The slide show is slow going. I can't upload the show itself onto Brickshelf because it's now over 30mb. I did export all the slides to jpgs. I'll probably upload those soon. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) Later, Todd (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Well, heck, that's realism for you - I haven't been able to sit in the back of a Beetle since I was about 10 years old ;-) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Netscape Communications Corp | A division of AOL Time Warner | (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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In lugnet.build, Bram Lambrecht writes: ... (...) LOL. Good point Anyway, you've outdone yourself. AGAIN. Great work, Bram. Another one I wish I could've come up with! Yeah, the headlights might be a tad large (but I'm betting 1x1's looked a bit too (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) Thanks Christopher. I really enjoy working with the droid host unit/mecha sized robot concept- not having to worry about building a cockpit and all the weight and bulk issues that come with it leaves me more room to deal with the aesthetic. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | RE: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) I know! But a 1x1 plate is too small. I really wish there was a 1.5 diameter round plate/tile/part that I could use for headlights on my cars. (...) I thought about it...but they're not really smaller, so it wouldn't make much of a difference. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Er, if the minifigs are required to sit in the seats, then you can fit just one. Looks like I didn't leave enough head room in the back :/ (...) Thanks! --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Wow, thanks! (...) Not yet :) (...) It is red. I don't know if I have the 8 arches necessary to build it in a different color. I seem to have a habit of photographing red and making it look orange... --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Thanks! They are minifig chairs. Since I didn't want to use up the 2x3 stud footprint usually required for each non-prefabricated chair, and since VW seats are small and unsupportive, I decided to use the minifig chairs. --Bram Bram Lambrecht (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) Todd's shocktroopers are my favorite! And as I've said before the droid host idea is one of my favorites also. (...) 16??? Now I'm curious. (...) About time I let you know again too Todd. Great work! And now as always back to my newest (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: snoopy sculpture
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(...) instructions for either woodstock or snoopy? Thanks, Michael (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) enjoy. I've been checking out your site for a while now; this morning was the first time I went through and tracked down all of the mecha. Man, this stuff rules!!! I really like your shocktroopers; they are among the most innovative mechs I've (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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(...) enjoy. I've been checking out your site for a while now; this morning was the first time I went through and tracked down all of the mecha. Man, this stuff rules!!! I really like your shocktroopers; they are among the most innovative mechs I've (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: LEGO skyscrapers
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Great job Eric!! You and Henry built some great skyscrapers. And your skyscrapers should be made into a poster and sent to TLC..... to show them that we (AFOLs) need windows!!!...!!! I wish LD and LTC would stop being so miserly with windows. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | New Model Instructions @ Silicon Psyche (6/8/01)
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I now have photo instructions for the "Quadrachnid" droid host unit and the "Windlancer" assault hoverbike in the instructions section. Build and enjoy. LMKWYT, Todd Amacher SILICON PSYCHE (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Jason, It is possible to connect baseplates into a larger structure, you just can't attach to the bottom of the baseplate, as you said. You can attach to the top of the baseplates... If you build a wall that is at least 2 wide, and is larger than (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: RG Mech Completed!!!
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Thanks guys, I guess when I say that my Mechs are non-violent it seems kinda contradictory when I make them with long Claws, Natural adatations. I built RG as a release from building the Big-Mech-bot. The big mech bot is so complicated and hard to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: N x 16 plates
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6x16, AFAIK - both plates with studs all over, and plates with studs only on the perimeter of 3 sides. Unless the grandstands are REALLY heavy, you can just surround the top of the locker room with 2x16 plates on 2 sides and misc plates on the other (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: And the July Surprise is...
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(...) for another example of that technique, check this out: (2 URLs) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.build)
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I've been working on a stadium with the soccer stadium sets. I've decided that I need to elevate the grandstands to create a locker room for the teams below them. Currently the grandstands sit on 16 x 16 baseplates, which can't be used as the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO skyscrapers
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Yes, actually the buildings were all almost completely hollow. They were obviously strong enough to support themselves, but I had to be careful as they got taller. The red building's roof is set upon a few cross-struts that were 7 rows of 2x6 (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: RG Mech Completed!!!
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(...) Ahhh! A classic fight your fate story line. (...) Okay I feel silly for asking :-D (...) And wonderful backstories they are! Bryce (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: LEGO skyscrapers
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Very impressive. Were the taller buildings structurally strong? It looks like the largest building was four walls with an open interior -- did the walls bow in or out? I like Henry's white temple building quite a bit. The whole thing is inspiring. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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Bram, Dude, you rock! As usual. Very cool. And, with a little modification, you could turn it into a Citroen 2CV. James Wilson, Dallas, TX (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Still more Gundam Action
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(...) a cannon about to fire. That's why there isn't any flash illumination on the mobile suit. Zechs used this unusual weapon in Endless Waltz to destroy an entire asteroid. It has a huge muzzle blast. "K" (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) I've owned a '67 Beetle, and they do have very small seats. /Tore (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO skyscrapers
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Those look great! It sounds like a real trick to fit into those time constraints! Great Job. Eric Harshbarger <eric@ericharshbarger.org> wrote in message news:3B20CFB7.D69F91...ger.org... (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Folks, I'm happy to announce a webpage I just scribed that details a collaborative effort bewteen myself and fellow LEGO sculptor Henry Lim. (URL) ---...--- Eric Harshbarger / eric@ericharshbarger.org / www.ericharshbarger.org "Oh please, if people (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !!
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| | Re: RG Mech Completed!!!
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(...) A human foot is a hand structure adapted to walking. The fingers (toes) have lost most of their grasping ability. RG doesn't walk on his hands, so the elaborate non-grasping design must be specialized for some other purpose (i.e. scratching, (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) I was thinking this too! :) I can see it now: Dr. Cyber minifigs with Islander heads and white maiden hats to represent clowns piling into the little 8-wide VW... I can almost smell the stale beer and popcorn! Great little car, though. Are (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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Wow-ow-ow! I just love it! The model of the year, IMHO. You haven't happened to LDraw it? :o) I'd like to see if I can build it with my limited parts, but in another colour. BTW, it is red, is isn't it? It looks quite orange at the pic's. /Tore (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Ok, I honestly think: I want to know how many minifigs can be piled in there :-D and I think it's an adorable model! -Suz (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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Hi Bram, (...) First of all: It's another great MOC! Lovely use of the arches around the wheels. And the little satellit dishes on the wheels. Brilliant. The only thing I am concerning are the front lights. They are too big! What about the dishes (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Very cool, Bram! You've once again proved that everything is possible with LEGO. I wouldn't have believed that such an accurate beetle could be made at that scale. Until I saw your photos, that is. Fredrik (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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WOW Acurate and beuitiful! Gary Bram Lambrecht <bram@cwru.edu> wrote in message news:MABBIBJJFOJIOHD...wru.edu... (...) get (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Battleship Casemates: Proof of Principle Model
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(...) That looks cool. It could also have applications for side mount guns on tanks. (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Hi all, For the last few years I've been building big warships, and a single persistent problem--casemates--has been driving me up the proverbial wall. It's impossible to get fitting gun shields to produce casemates as appear on ships built between (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.boats, lugnet.space)
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| | RE: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Thanks! I'll most likely make a DAT file at some point, but if I don't get around to it before next Friday, you'll have to wait 'til mid July. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Test completed.
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(...) Poor Zero. It never did nothing to nobody! I'm sorry, I need a moment.(sob) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Not too shabby. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You know, Heero never self destructs in Wing Zero. Today I was fixing up my bedroom when I incidentally did the honor for him. Here are the results: (URL) concludes the stability test of ZERO. It managed to stay stable for 4 full days, which is (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: 8 wide VW Beetle
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(...) Very cool! Any chance of a .DAT file for it? --Bill. (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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While I was sorting, I came across arches and couldn't stop the fenders flashing through my head without building a Beetle at the same scale as my other cars. As always, the doors open. The front seats fold forward to let passengers into the back. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !!
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sadly firewalls suck.. so i will upload to brickshelf tommorrow..>=( dang... there cool too... sorry to be misleading- john (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Quad Action
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In lugnet.build.mecha, John Aronson writes: I reuploaded the files and ive updated the links: (...) again... (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) hhmmmmm.... same here..but it works if cut an paste the links... it could be a scripting error on lugnets part or geocities.com doesnt like the cgi linking... sorry! ill reupload them to another server.. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Quad Action
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(...) It's telling me "Sorry, we can't find that page" for each of the links. Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: snoopy sculpture
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(...) in contemporary Japanese but I am learning Japanese right now and so I am not able to speak that language. I love your Snoopy sculpture and I also like the accompanying Woodstock sculpture. I also saw a Hello Kitty sculpture in the background (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build)
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Just wipped out some modified pics of my quad heres the links for those who interested: (URL) - Just like a heat scan or something (URL) - what would happen if polyshapeshifting aliens got into my room (URL) - My quad took a visit to the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Still more Gundam Action
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(...) hehe yea i have that same model.. i wish i had a video cpature card so i could get a pic of like sandrock or wing selfdestructing..emm cant wait for gundamX. I have photoshop 6 an eyecandy 4000.. if any body needs those programs i might be (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: RG Mech Completed!!!
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Okay I'm at a loss. Brian are you just being silly? Or are seriously criticizing the mech's lack of digits? I'm just asking because it's the second time you've mentioned it... Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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