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  New Mecha Site
 
I've been searching through Brickshelf for a long time, and have building my own mecha for some time based on things I find there, and put together a site recently after all this time: (URL) things are coming as I find them, as many pics and (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Seeking custom Wedding Cake top MOC
 
Congratulations!! There's a shop at www.brickbay.com that only sells custom mini-figs, there's a nice bride/groom package available. Gary sorry I don't have the link. Steve Tanner <bounga1@REMOVECAPSyahoo.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)
 
  Re: Sliding door MOC & turntables.
 
Hey thats cool, I never would have thought it possible. Gary Carl Watson <cbccwats@pop.ihug.com.au> wrote in message news:GI42yH.K4E@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) Technic 1/2 pin (URL) On top of the pin is a Plate 1 x 2 with Door Rail (...) as (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  RE: handy uses
 
(...) Flowers? --Bram (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: handy uses
 
(...) where a similar solution was used. The minifig hands were used together with the Technic flexible straw system to compose a structure. The angle between the grip of the hand and the dip was used to make angled connection rods. I remember (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Galactic Explorer (MOC)
 
Hi! For those of you who didn't catch this news in lugnet.space, I uploaded all of my current Classic Space MOC's to Brickshelf. (URL) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: handy uses
 
(...) Dan Siskind of the GMLTC has used 'hook hands' exactly that way. You can see them in this picture forming the handrail (no pun intended!) on the locomotive: (URL) you have extra hook hands, we'd be *happy* to put them to use! <grin> JohnG, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: handy uses
 
(...) How about inside the inner diameter of the technic flexible rod/straws (as seen in every podracer)? If they're not quite right, I imagine they're close enough that a non-purist application of a spot of gum or something similar might work. But (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  handy uses
 
I'm frustrated by minifig hands not fitting into the rest of the LEGO system. I have only found one place, other than minifig 'wrists', that accepts the little hand stem. That being the hip joint inside the minifig leg when it's removed. I'd love to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Train regulator to power a 9v technic motor ?
 
(...) Yes, this works fine. Cary (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Dinosaur sets are out
 
(...) Nah, I certainly wouldn't say so. I believe that some of the parts from the dinosaurs sets would be really great for detailing on mechs, for example. Or on some fantasy style creations. The dinosaur heads are probably not too interesting, but (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build)
 
  Train regulator to power a 9v technic motor ?
 
Subject mostly says it all, can I use a train regulatror (from 4561) to power a technic 9V motor (geared, like the ones from the znap sets) ? Ray (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Seeking custom Wedding Cake top MOC
 
Here's a cake topper, (URL) bride and groom are similar to the ones in the "Ultimate Lego Book". I built about 12 different people in all and my wife picked these. Then I made half a dozen gazebos and my wife picked this one. Actually she told me (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) Certainly! But It will be a while. Snow on the ground? Maybe. "K" (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) I guess I need to be more prolific if I'm going to be in the mecha hall of fame ;-) Compared to the others I have so few constructions, big though they may be. Wish I had more free time to build and keep in touch with this forum. "K" (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) Brickfest 2002, perhaps... Almost seems like a prime directive violation to share technology, unless of course you are already warp capable... or have the spamcake drive, then it's ok. "K" (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) Your droid just wandered onto the test firing range. An unfortunate accident. Cyberiad Systems has nothing to hide. Next time just register at the front desk for a guided tour of the facility. (...) Reminds me of the title of a scifi story, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Seeking custom Wedding Cake top MOC
 
You might want to get in touch with Eric Harshbarger, I think he already has one made that didn't get used. jt (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)
 
  Re: Seeking custom Wedding Cake top MOC
 
I gotta say right off the bat, a gentleman by the name of Brad Hamilton would be a great place to start. Not only is he a great builder, his style is the first that comes to mind in regards to your request. He makes fantastic builings and is a Wiz (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
Oooo...oooOoooOoooooh! Another example of Giant Mecha Goodness (TM) :^D All I have to say is that I CANNOT wait for this baby to be done. And I will make a demand for ya too: take a pic or two(or 50) of 'the whole family' of giant mecha's or else! (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Seeking custom Wedding Cake top MOC
 
First, congratulations / best wishes, Steve! Next - check eBay for a seller named "panoramagraphics" - he does custom minifig painting and has offered a bride/groom set in the past. Some folks here don't like what he does, but frankly, it's a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)
 
  Seeking custom Wedding Cake top MOC
 
Hello fellow LUGNETers. I've been a long timer lurker, but finally had the need to make an odd request of you all. In the end, I'm hoping someone could shed some light on things. Recently, I got engaged (yeah!), and the discussion of making our (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)  
 
  Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
 
Thanks everyone. I'm responding to Geordan's post because I've never spoken to him, but thank you all for the comments (except Dave who is a punk for trying to scoop me ;-) ). I'm hoping to finish by the Sept 8th Lugola meeting. Then I'll post pics (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) I too would like to spend some time talking with you Brian. I look forward to seeing another great creation. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) I sincerely wish I could spend a few days with you and study from the Big-@$$-Gundam-Master. I bask in your glory. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
~~`The following is a decoded transmisson from our Feild Ops stationed just beyond the perimeter of K's fortress, hidden carefully from the ever watchful eyes of Zero One.`~~ ~~`Arising from the ashes this newest creation takes it's shape. Knowing (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Sliding door MOC & turntables.
 
Here is a MOC I created of an accordian style sliding door. (URL) I had more pieces (for the turntable) I could have made it longer. One of the biggest challenges was building a 1x1 turntable. It was built using: Technic Pin Joiner (tan) (URL) 1/2 (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  New MOC: A-Wing Fighter
 
hi guys. i just uploaded my new a-wing. i'll let the pictures explain: (URL) me know what you think... Adios, 8^) Brucey-Wan Visit My Site - (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) Looks cool! Can't wait to see the rest... (...) Words of wisdom...That's a good thing to remember. I guess that's why you and Bryce and Eric come out with such well detailed, massive creations that make everyone else say "Dang! I wish I could (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
(...) Mmmmm...big mecha...nice! Must....stop....salivating.... -Dave Johann (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
 
Hey that's cool, I'd love to see an entire body for it, great work as usual. -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  08th MS Team inspired...
 
(URL) was messing around and built a head that had such a strong Gundam presence that it demanded a body. The chest uses a new construction frame technique with angled girders and a top access 08 style cockpit. I have no idea when I'll actually (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) As honored as I am to be grouped up there with the rest of you, I would have liked to have been asked as well. It seems some people were asked and some people weren't which is strange. sun (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Font on Mecha Hall of Fame?
 
"Mechas" is the incorrect plural form of mecha. Mecha is like the word "fish", it can be used both as a singular and as plural noun. Of course, if you're talking about non-Japanese-anime-inspired robots you can use the word mechs... ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: Font on Mecha Hall of Fame?
 
(...) I think you are right. It looks like a dot matrix printout blown up to what? 96 point? I've been searching my font archive and haven't found a match yet, but with as many fonts as I have, it will take a while to complete the search. I'll let (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Font on Mecha Hall of Fame?
 
Okay, so nobody knows who the creator of the mecha HoF is... Does anyone know what font was used to create the names above the mechas? The font that looks like dot-matrix? Thanks, James Wilson (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Hippocrates-Class Hospital Ship
 
FOROGT TO CROSS POST (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Jake, are you the guy in that Animefringe interview with the Robotech models? (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Big scale NASCAR chevy
 
theres is now few new pictures. i test fitted the body and chassis, WORKS GREAT! thanks to perfect calculating. the enginehood has diffrent coloured pieces cause i had to make the sponsor-area with flat bricks. it wont show in final version :) next (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
Well well, I made it too!!! Ha I'm honored! This is a great idea and the HoF looks great! I could'nt help but post to this thread too. I can't take the suspense! Reading thru the other posts, I must say I did receive an e-mail asking permission to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Actually, I was hoping to incorporate .DEM files into LDraw. At first glance I thought your utility could do that. It does so, but it generates studs instead of just plain polygons. Now, I can do this just as easily by doing a search over at the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: New Construction Toy In LDraw Format!
 
(...) Cool. Any chance that you might do the K'nex figure? (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Mike: (...) I am not upset. I am just bad at writing English. I might want to make the program do what you want, but I can't if you don't tell me what's missing. Jacob (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: New Construction Toy In LDraw Format!
 
Everything downloaded and unzipped great. Renamed all the parts to start with "K" and updated the mklist. Then I couldn't figure out why some of the parts wouldn't load onto MLcad...had to re-rename the "P" list back to original names. Now all works (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Sorry to upset you. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Mike: (...) That may explain some of your problems. I have improved and modified the program a bit since then. (...) What did you expect? "Plain" non-brick landscapes in LDraw format? Or is the program just not your kind of user friendlyness? Jacob (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Sorry. I guess you did include screenshots of completed files on your website. Sorry, I didn't recognize th *.png format. I've been using the "ready to run DOS package" dated 1999-6-15, available for download on your site. Well, it wasn't really (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Big scale NASCAR chevy
 
Thats totaly cool! it has a great shape to it. (although I can't tell how close it is to the original,I don't watch NASCAR.) Gary I also loved the AMC AMX!! johannes rojola <jouhi@saunalahti.fi> wrote in message news:GI0owF.Dv9@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Big scale NASCAR chevy
 
Whoa! I'll bet that thing comes off the line quick! :-) Gary Who's looking for his first car. Eric Sophie <Legomaster@gobi.com> wrote in message news:GI0w9A.Ess@lugnet.com... (...) one, (...) will (...) atleast (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Mike: (...) Wierd. As usual, the first question from the "support hot-line" is: Which version did you use? Have you tried to update to the latest version? (...) You shouldn't, but since I am too lazy to package executable files myself, you have to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Mike: (...) Sort of. It is a LEGO landscape, so it is of course made from LEGO pieces. Jacob (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Putting your bricks where your mouth is...
 
Funny, I was just thinking that sometime this week I should try build at least a six or eight stud wide NASA Space Shuttle with the Train window pieces I have. They are the 2x6x2 clear windshield with black borders and the two 1x2x2 clear thin-walls (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: *BIG* Update!
 
Not likely for two reasons. 1) I prefer to spend my time building. 2) Mac user. It's tough to accomplish what you do without the same or comparable tools. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Am I correct in assuming that the PGM -> DAT converter creates studs in the form of terrain? I saw the rendering of Falling Water and saw that the building was surrounded by lots of studs. Is this the result of using this converter? Mike (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) You weren't! I was just joking! I was actually pretty happy to see all of your new pics of your carrier etc. No hard feelings whatsoever! C'ya -Geordan- (...) snip- (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  RE: terrain in LDraw
 
(...) I don't know if I have the terrain anymore...it's a rather large file, since I think it was 50x50 or even 100x100 studs. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: *BIG* Update!
 
LOL! Glad you like them Dave! Any chance "HardCore" is going to make rendered wallpapers of his stuff? ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: *BIG* Update!
 
Of course we find it useful, Mladen...how else did Azriel make it's way to my desktop? -Dave (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) I was updating my site. I don't see how I was doing anything wrong... Anyways... This Mecha Hall of Fame looks excellent! I'm wondering if any new people will be included. To whoever made this... Great job! ;-) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: *BIG* Update!
 
Thanks Dan! I'm glad someone is finding the Wallpaper section useful! ;-) (...) it: (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Confederation of Planets to begin major site overhaul
 
The Confederation of Planets webpage has had some problems. Cross links to old layouts and the current layout have forced me to shut the entire site down and revamp the entire thing. Thanks to the support of J. Irvine and his site layout, he ahs (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Yeah I was pretty peeved at Mladen for posting ALL of his models on Brickshelf just after I put up my Kannon, LOL! Ya know, you can actualy put in shamless plug's, I try, but being a novice and all, I can't quite stir up da' crowd as of yet, (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Personally, I was amused that I was asked to join such a club. I didn't realize that others enjoyed my models that much. All I know about the Lego Mecha Nall of Fame is what the email I received said in it. It is run by 'The Founders' and (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Cool! I didn't realize it was you who made those Macross lego models. I remember seeing an article about those a while ago. Any chance we'll get to see more of those mecha in the near future? Or are they all long since gone? Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  The Monthly Lego Challenge Proposal -- plz respond
 
OK, mark and i were talking about how much our building has improved thx to seeing other people's ideas, and i had an idea, and so i talked this over w/ the Grand Admiral, and he saiz it werks for SEALUG.... The Monthly Lego Challenge (or (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Yeah, pretty cool! I don't think I've seen all of these mechs before. Man, I wish this was around when I first started building mecha; it would have saved me a bunch of time! Christopher (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
I couldn't get the terrain in Falling Water to load in MLCad. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
I don't understand the command line. I have a PGM. I typed "pgmtoldr filename.pgm" at the command prompt, and received a bunch of errors. No DAT file. :( Do I need a bunch of Linux stuff to run it? Mike (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: *BIG* Update!
 
Mirage is now my background :-) Excellent job! I just remebered I have a website. I suppose I should update it, eh? :-D (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: terrain in LDraw
 
Oh, I didn't know you'd made a DAT file out of that yet. I just visited your site and was looking at that model. Very nice! Would you consider contributing your model to my new village I'm building? I'm trying to make it a screen north of Datsville. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
Yeah it a cool deal. However all those folders knocked my Cankerworm off the recent page rather quickly :-( <note the shameless plug!> Funny thing is that I made a Powerpoint slide show about 4 months ago but it was too big to load onto Brickshelf (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  RE: terrain in LDraw
 
(...) 1 pixel = 1 stud. I used Jacob's utility to create the terrain for the CAD scenes I did of Fallingwater: (URL) make the scene, I colored in a topographical map of the landscape with white as high and black as low. I saved it as a low quality (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Yeah, I had to laugh about mine...or what I assume to be mine. "Jack McKeen" is the title...so I'm not sure if that was really supposed to be "Jake McKee" or not! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Yeah, I saw this too. I'm flattered and all, but I would have liked to have been asked permission, or at least somehow notified. Oh well, why am I complaining, this is the first HOF I've ever been in. :-) BTW, to whoever is responsible for the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  HoverThing Contest Entry: Tornado HoverCycle
 
Since some people felt that my Raptor was a little too out there, I decided to build a slightly smaller and less outrageous HoverCycle. To that end, I present the Tornado. It's much akin to a futuristic Jetski. It is on the space section of my web (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
 
  Re: Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(...) Yeah, that is pretty cool. Same Q here. (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Putting your bricks where your mouth is...
 
Good idea! I like it! There's no real reason they shouldn't accept it, or at least build a variation/similar structure, with some inspiration from it. Of course, if I were them I'd already be browsing Lugnet looking for more ideas and things like (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: New Construction Toy In LDraw Format!
 
(...) Probably. I re-uploaded it in binary mode now, so it should work... (...) Nasty links to local files... Try it now. Thanks, --Ryan (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: New mech from Tim ---...---!
 
Thats pretty spiffy. I like the dishes on the back :P. This is how Robo Force should have been.... (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Putting your bricks where your mouth is...
 
(...) Well put. I'm no lawyer either, but for everyone participating it should be presumed that posting your work is almost like giving carte blanc to anyone (or any entity) wishing to "borrow" the idea. I suggest that those who desire to protect (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct)
 
  Re: Big scale NASCAR chevy
 
Awww yeah! The Legomaster drives a Hopped-Up 84' Chevy Monte Carlo! It's an H-model to begin with, then we added a rebuilt 350 c.i.d. from an old 79' Corvette Sting-ray! Vrrroooomm!! (URL) pipes added last month! You go boy wit your bad-arse NASCAR (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: New mech from Tim ---...---!
 
"Geordan Hankinson" <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:GI0sLH.1pp@lugnet.com... (...) <big snip> (...) This is the sort of thing that reminds me of a quote from the first Mummy movie, "better be at the devils side than in his path". -- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Mecha Hall of fame?
 
(URL) is a pretty neat idea, whose responsible for this awesome gallery? Very cool IMO, C'ya, -Geordan- (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)  
 
  Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
 
Hey cool idea! I might try that, although those joints may be a little too large for the scale I work at, I'll try to give it a shot though, The pins I was talking about though were these, (URL) seem to be billions of uses for this piece, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New mech from Tim ---...---!
 
(...) Me too, I think those are pretty neat, and original, (...) Second or third, I really don't know for sure, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Big scale NASCAR chevy
 
(...) When my wife and I got married, she introduced me to NASCAR as I didn't really watch it much before that. I fell in love with the sport instantly and, like my wife, picked Dale Earnhardt as the driver I liked and followed closely. This has (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: New mech from Tim ---...---!
 
(...) me them reverse-articulated legs. I also like the armor plates down the upper back...very cool. So, this is only Timms third mecha? He's a natural, then. Matt (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  New mech from Tim ---...---!
 
Hey there Mechy friends! I met my friend Tim at camp a while back, and not only do I find out he loves Lego, he builds mechs! WOOOHOOOO! Right now, his name stands as Tim --------, due to security reasons, his last name is held confidential, that is (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
 
Hey Geordan, speaking of those 3-axles with stud, look at these: (URL) these a shot, this works for a couple of different applications. Later, Eric (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Big scale NASCAR chevy
 
heres my second project, after the not-so-succesful AMC AMX which was technical failure. this new is Kevin Harvick's 2001 NASCAR chevy, and its now maybe half way done. bodywork is completed, and now im building the challengin chassis. the goal is (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
 
(...) Thanks Dave! (...) I'm looking forward to seeing it! (...) snip, (...) And for me it's always the arms, except on my mech in progress, the arms are the best part, oh well. (...) Thanks for the links, snip (...) Thanks Dave! There just seem to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
 
That is scary, very scary. I'm really looking forward to seeing the completed um, mech? worm? I dunno, great and very scary work as always Bryce! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Aquazone contest?
 
(...) Well, with that I think we're good to go. Look to the announcement section within the next couple of weeks to direct you to the official site. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. Felix (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
 
ummpf....Afraid. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Aquazone contest?
 
Hi Felix ! Oh yes, I am very interested in this contest. I participate ! During the last weeks I did less postings because I was too busy. Stefan (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Putting your bricks where your mouth is...
 
I'm not a lawyer, but it may be a good idea for any person submitting an idea to put a small note next to them saying that they give lego full permission to use this idea in part or full. We don't want lego saying 'Well, we were going to do a romans (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: July and August Surprise
 
(...) I doubt there are any pics left these days. It was a scorpion mecha that used the enormous articulation or click hinges for it's tail. My problem was the sheer weight of the thing. It was tough to support on it's own. The center of gravity (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: July and August Surprise
 
(...) Actually.... that day may not be too far off... (...) the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: July and August Surprise
 
(...) I would have, but I didn't think the mecha people would have been all that interested in what I did. (...) =o) (...) Yes, but it gets so old seeing 3 huge lego dragons all huddled together waiting to wreak havoc on a single lego mini-fig (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: July and August Surprise
 
(...) Thanks much! I browsed your site, but I didn't see the mech that you speak of. Did I miss it? I'd love to see it if you have pics. --Anthony (...) july (...) enjoyment. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)


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