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snip (...) how's this? (URL) This what you're looking for? -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks to everyone who replied! (you know who you are) I'm *still* not done, had to cut it short a little ways in, but I'll finish it today. Sounds like a good movie, but I think I ought to go searching again for more, one influence isn't as good as (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've been watching it for the past few days, even posting when I didn't really need to! like this post! ha! We've also hit 4000 posts, hooray! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Kyle, Thanks! Yes, that is a lot of plates. It took a good salvaging operation to get all of the light greys, but I did it! As for lights--I've got a lot of them, but that'll be a tough job! :D As for FUT groups: What are they? Sorry to be so (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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No, this has nothing to do with .castle...:-) If everyone from .mecha would be so kind as to view the Lugnet traffic page, you'll see that .build.mecha is in 1st place with 156, beating space's 154. Congrats, and yay! -Chris (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, well, that's why it's called the KA-BLAM. :-) (...) <grin> nope, the only ball joints I used in this mech were two; the leg-to-hip joint. I used the ball w/ axleholes there. (...) Tankya much! -Chris (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really should get mlcad, I'm still using leocad, (ug!) I'm gonna get mlcad soon, then the Mirage is mine! Muahahahahaha! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great work Chris! That is one awesome mech. The legs are so detailed, very well crafted, the feet have a very neat design to them too. The rifle is awesome, twin barreled, it looks like it would pack a punch. The shoulder pads are cool too, You hid (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave! Scaled down, you say? Wow, I wanna see what you've got for us. Hurry up, so we get an early Christmas present, huh? :-) -Chris p.s. - remember, keep those keyboards drool-free...wear a bib. :-) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) heehee...:-) (...) Thanks! There was lots of Endless Waltz watching and picture hunting before I made this one...I did my homework. :-) I wanted to make it look similar, yet totally different. Hopefully it worked... That rifle wasn't coming (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Nah. I don't much get into making stories around the mechs. That's what castle is for (right castleheads?!) :-) I just enjoy building them. It's called the Zion because...well, because that's the name I came up with when I was making (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <grin> yeah, I 'spose so. :-) (...) Thanks Mladen. Well, a leap, yeah, but actually this is still the same scale. It's a microfig creation too. :-) Just a helluva lot bigger. :-) (...) Of course you are! The gun just wasn't looking right, no (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Aaron -- For spacecraft, check out Dan Jassim's work: (URL) are both excellent ideas and very simple to use. :) For ground vehicles, I offer one of my own creations: (URL) are several pictures following that one that show other angles, but (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's a great idea, Amy! And it's really easy to use, to boot. Now I HAVE to try printing some out. :) (runs off to print himself up a half dozen "Men in Black" - and 1 Mr. Rogers) Joel J (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Why is it when I look at te Zion I start drooling? That is one NICE mecha, Chris! It's quite the cool Gundam variant....the chest is my favorite part on it. It looks like a scaled down version of something I'm working on at the moment that should be (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have v.1 - v.4. The story is pretty good, the mecha are cool, although not very diverse. Some pretty good dvds if you can get them for less then retail. Pat J (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Though these renders don't really show it, the neck has a good range of motion. (URL) J (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Find it here: (URL) I have added a few more links to my _Links_ page. Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I'd heard that it was highly political, and bore more than a few similarities to Neon Genesis Evangelion. (Anything as good as Eva is bound to be influential. ;)) The mecha ARE highly realistic... unlike Gundam and Macross (and don't get (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Erm, allow me: SIEG ZION! ;) (...) Kewl... reminds me of the RX-78 "Perfect Gundam" variant, what with the big bright patches of red. Love the rifle (I just likes mecha-scaled rifles!) Criminy, I got some catching up to do.... Chris "Also" (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice mech! Is there a background story to go along with it as well? For example why is it called The Zion? Keep them comming! Bobby (Neo)Oz) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If you are looking for good mech action just check out the first four and last four episodes of Gundam Wing. I was a hardcore Star Wars fan for a decades: I have seen the trilogy hundredths of times (literally) and own hundredths of dollars (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (in zombie-like voice) "One of us! One of us! One of us!" Hehehe Awesome mecha Chris! This is like a leap for you. Wow, it looks terrific. Everything is just so detailed! I like the guns too. Overall, great job Chris! (...) Yay! My curved gun (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I remember that name, but it doesn't stand out for me, so chances are I didn't think that much of it. Seen so much that it sometimes blurs into one. IMHO the best anime over the last few years was Neon Genesis: Evangelion. Involved story, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Boy, one picture doesn't satisfy you guys, so I guess I'll upload em all. :-) (URL) is the Zion. Equipped with full arsenal of laser sword, KA-101 BLAM rifle, shoulder cannon, and wrist cannons, the Zion is the first mech I've built this large that (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip (...) Well that's good, movie's without a plot but lot's of action stink IMO (ex. MI2) (...) I'm 5 min. in right now, their's an awesome mecha drop ship at the begining, very similar to your's, the four mechs are in pairs side by side on a set (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ooo! You lucky dog! Found Gasaraki on your first try! ;-) (...) Knowing this, expect to see a lot of political talk. Patlabor 1 & 2 were filled with great characters, and interesting plot. (...) I have yet to see Gasaraki, but from what I've (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, in my anime lacking frustration, I went to the movie rental shop and checked out their anime section, the only anime besides Gundam, escaflowne, and dragon ball(z) that I have heard of was patlabor (Mladen mentions it often) and appleseed (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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howD all, jus added two minimecha to (URL) are the first mecha i've ever built and i know we're all involved w/ my contest ;-) but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LMKWYT!!! thx much -paul (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) That's a great model. I've never seen so many tiles in one place before! ;] You gotta add some lights to it next! (BTW, just a little posting tip: when making a post with follow-ups set, be sure to include all of the FUT groups in the post-to (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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I've created a program that'll create minifig clothing stickers in any color combination you'd like... (URL) let me know if it's useful, and if getting them to print the proper size turns out to be a problem. I only have the suit-n-tie pattern right (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce) !
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How about mixing in a minifig cup <part:3899> with the round 1x1 bricks? I don't have any handy at the moment, but if I recall correctly the recessed bottom of the round bricks will fit into the top of the cup. Then you can use a clip to attach the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I can't really see any detail; the pictures are very dark. Could you build one in lighter colors or post a CAD file? --Bill. (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) I (...) In recent years my MOC's have all been non-violent, but in my KFOL days, I made a lot of heavily armed spacecraft. My preferred technique for mounting missiles was to take the 1x1 plate with "hand" and attach it to the underside of the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Et in Arcadia Lego HoverThing Contest Updates
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well, there's more (URL) Contests) and the list keeps growing... -paul (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests)
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here's a clever way from Mladen's site (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) class of the new ship, and I figured a comparison was being made to an existing vessel from some anime title. Thanks for the clear-up. Dave! (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Heres an idea: you know those quasi-useless straws that were found in many of the SW sets (I think peeron calls them 'Technic Flex System Hose'). Anyway. they seem to be *exactly* the right outer-diameter to push thru a sequence of 1x1 round (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Build a 1x1 "headlight" into the body of the missle? That way it can be attached many different ways. I use this all the time. Here, I even found the part: (URL) non-LEGO solution is to use the round version of this part: (URL) MEGABLOCKS or one of (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice mecha. I like the backstory. What strikes me most about this mecha is the organic hunched feel. The posture really gives it personality. Good articulation on the neck as well. The posability of the head help with the whole personality (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, I get get it now, I knew it had something to do with electromagnets but didn't know what they did. I wonder if you could make one of these out of lego that actually worked. It might, the bullet would be a magnet, with two magnets at (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) you're really attached to that idea. I think it looks cool the way it is. I like the "toes" and the way the arms seem very poseable. Cool! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Colin, your MOCs were what inspired me to build my Enforcer last year and get involved with LUGNet. Anyway, I like how your new mecha have a unified look, and the backstory support the look with interesting ideas about different manufacturers. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Neat-o! Mechs with classic vehicle windshields! Yep I like that! Your smaller style Mecha are like a power suit type design, vey cool. Keep em' comming! Your site has always been one of my favorites. Thanks Good luck and good job..... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Whooo Hooo!!!! GO LFB!!!!! Nice job!!! Cool story too. Good stance and I especially like the Feet. Yeah!!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Has anyone come up with a good solution for mounting 1x1 round rockets/missles horizontally to the underside of wings or onto the back of armoured vehicles. I am trying to work up some nice, detachable missle racks for BrickWars. I would love to see (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Unfortunatlly there are only 4 ball & socket joints in the Storm trooper. neck, left and right shoulder and left elbow. I chose wrong the first time I picked. I'll have to check out Pohatu. Doh, I bought a C-3P0 and a Kopaka last night (needed (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) though) Railguns work, basically, by shooting metallic "slugs", via electromagnets, at extremely high speeds. Think of two rails, now imagine that the two rails have electromagnets mounted on them. Now imagine a piece of metal being attracted (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Great mecha Lindsay, very great mecha. Good form, I espeically like the head, and the articulation in the neck is great, it makes it look like it has some personality. The legs are awesome, very unique design, the feet are nice too. Nice thruster's (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The weapon modules rule! awesome awesome awwesome, did I mention...awesome! The rail gun is the best, it looks sweet, can anyone in the know please explain what rail guns shoot and how they fire? I used two huge ones in my sixlegged mech, but only (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) New enterprise is in the thread... Akira is here... First ship in list... (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Since everyone has been in lock-step condemnation of the "new" Enterprise, and since I'm not Anime-savvy, can someone point me to a good picture of the "original" ship? Dave! (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I like it very much! It has a more organic feel than most mecha models. The construction doesn't seem as polished as others I've seen, but it's still far superior to anything I could do. I especially like the cockpit -- now that I've seen it, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Introducing latest technology...the BA-130 Zweihander: (URL) the AA-6 Kama: (URL) soon, two new fighters, three new ground units (wheeled and hover) Take care! __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Bryce. Never too many acronyms for lugnet! :] I just posted a little update. Much more to come. See ya! --Colin (...) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2001 | |___...___|| |_| (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice rendition of the Akira-prise. I have been wanting to do some ships from Star Trek in that scale. Do you know hard it is to make a Defiant? :D Rick (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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| | Re: Inn/hotel/railway station - How do you build this?
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(...) Richard Marchetti has made a sheet that can convert ordinary castle walls into half-timbered walls (if you are willing to do stickers. . .) (URL)How do you do this with plates for the roof? Hinges on top or? (URL) used for roofs for (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I don't even know what I can begin to say, Lindsay. This is one of the most amazing models I've ever seen - the level of detail on the decks is stunning, and the color scheme is gorgeous. I've followed your advances for the past year or so (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.boats, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) influenced than human. I really like it. The feet, head, hands and gun are all great. Good job, Todd Trotter (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all! I am working on a Inn, or maybe more a old style hotel or whatever. The building might also fit for a railway station with some modifications. p It is a half-timbered house, two floors, 30x 12/14 studs etc. Now: How do you du this trick with (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Wedding Chapel
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(...) I kinda figured that. Probably a seperate sub-assembly right? I haven't messed with MLCAD too much. Unfortunatly I find it a tad clumsy. I spend all day on a CAD system. And I find the lack of a snap feature challanging. Plus, I would rather (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Thanks Lindsay! It's always hard to make a round primary hull--but a secondary hull is even tougher. Not to mention the warp nacelles. That's why I haven't built an NCC-1701. The NX-01 wasn't easier, but it *was* less difficult. BTW, are you a (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) I like it! It's remarkably close with respect to the geometries, which is the hardest part. Nice incorporation of parts for the bridge, too. The Akiraprise isn't exactly a gorgeous ship, but that model's pretty darn good-lookin'. (Sorry, not (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hey there, LFB! I like it! I like it! Your 'Toad' walker looks like an AT-ST on steroids...it has a nice bulky look to it without actually being bulky. I truly like the flow of the model especially towards the feet. That's certainly one of the best (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, everyone! Seeing the general buzz that's always in .build.mecha and my desire to continue procrastinating on this grant proposal, I've been inspired to risk rendering a 20-year- old design into LEGO. It's from a universe I've been working on (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build) !
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While I was talking to a fellow LEGO maniac on BrickLUG, I gave him some tips on how to build good MOCs with a small collections. Gather up all the pieces of a certain colour, ex. tan or green. Pick another colour and round up all the pieces again. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO in Washington Post
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snip sigh (...) Sigh... (...) SIGH... the anticipation level is rising... -Geordan- (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the excitment Geordan. I'd like to correct or rather explain something Dave said...(it's below) (...) Here's the deal. Living close by entitles Dave to see the Cankerworm early only so I can beg hime for more parts. I usually say (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Colin, What's up? It's good to know you're still here. I too have enjoyed seeing this group grow over the 2 years I've been here. You will always be one of the Original Mecha Builders. (that's OMB kids. Our new mecha catch phrase). Thanks for (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Doh! shoulda been in .mecha not .fun, sorry -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Wedding Chapel
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Jason Spears <spearjr@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GIIs58.rB@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) the (...) all (...) Thanks for the compliments. Yeah - I wish that they would come out with those windows in bulk, but I'm kind of doubtful. BTW - The (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Enter The Zion
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Hey all, (URL) The Zion. -Chris (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry, Geordan...I'm the only one who gets to see it early and that's only because I live close by...everyone else has to wait another 2 weeks. I will tell you this much: I got to hear Cankerworm on the phone yesterday. It sounds both mean and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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John, A few of us got together to 'do the math' on the various sets that contain the 'ball with axle-hole' part in them. We discovered that, using retail prices only, Pohatu was by far the best deal. He contains two 'ball with axle-hole' parts for (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Since you brought it up, do you mind if I ask a few questions? I'm curious about which CAD programs you've tried on your 486. MLCAD and LeoCad support the mouse. Are they too slow on the 486, or is the problem a lack or screen space or colors? (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Ancient Egyptian Tomb
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I have made a tomb from ancient Egypt. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !
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(...) Shoot K! You see right throug me. I came back a few weeks ago from vacation and I was planning to keep quiet until I get something build but no, you had to show off your 04! :) Bobby (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Absolutely right! It's really too bad no one said that early, for my mind has already been warped from this "poison". Bobby (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Eric The image is made entirely from the images used in the Mecha Hall of Fame and therefore I am hopping that the "founders" will use it on their web site one-day. Besides, these are some of the best Lego mechs and I have always wanted to (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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| | F-113 "Mosquito" Light Fighter - RENDERED
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I have rendered the Mosquito fighter... (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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That is a very cool image. I gotta learn how to do that. Question: You nammed the folder almost the same as the LMHoF, why? Eric (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Object lesson in bad photography
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OMIGOD that is just so awseome. Wow! Yiesh!!!!! Besides being completely blown away, I too have trouble photographing the all Black creations I have. But then again I am just learning to work with photographs in this area. Taking Pix of the Big Mech (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: LEGO in Washington Post
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(...) More shamless plugs! please! new pics! please! I can't wait till september! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha - "Tortoise" Next-Generation Land Mecha
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(...) Okay I get it, thanks. (...) Yah the icecream man is just down the street, but if we're talking Lego treats, (URL) (...) First thing I did when I walked in the door! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Announcing: The Mecha Factory
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snip, Beautiful, very nice work, great form and loads of detail! very purdy mecha, keep it up! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Suits for your minifigs
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(...) I plan to do lots of female designs, formal and casual. I don't know what the studio set figure looks like. Amy (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.town)
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| | Hey everybody: A few things...
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(Sorry if any of this sounds long-winded or "speechy" or anything. Just pent-up after reading from work without email for several weeks.) :] Hi all, popping my head in for a moment. My current job has me commuting to work for eons and staying with (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Object lesson in bad photography
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(...) Use more light sources, all the same "temperature" (don't mix halogen, flourescent and incadescent), from different angles, and diffuse it. You can diffuse the light using a diffuser (expensive if you aren't into photography as a hobby), or (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Shikari
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Hey that's neat, I like Mechs with the Head or Pilot area mounted at or below shoulder level. Good job! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) has a nice contrast to its background. In MS04, the background is primarily black with some red (the scaffolding), the same colors as the mecha. This could definitely contribute to the feeling that MS04 is 'murky badness'. Steve (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha - "Tortoise" Next-Generation Land Mecha
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(...) Thanks Geordan. (...) Actually, the those large cannons are grenade launchers (look at the close-up), and those "rifles" on the belly are four-barreled, 30mm, rotary machine guns. (...) and hips). Look at each picture, and you'll get a good (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha - "Tortoise" Next-Generation Land Mecha
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Awwwwwww man Mladen! That rules! Great colour scheme, (how many times have you heard that?) And the guns! OW! Amazing! The twin rifles sticking out of the torso...gack! thud... amazing! Oh man those are incredible! drooo...oool, And the rifle, that (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 08/17/01
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Oh man Mark! That is so cool! I remember you talking about the carrier idea earlier, very good work. That is a very original vessel, And not only did you put a absolutely sweet idea to work, you managed to throw in a very neat design to top it all (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Ball & socket joints.
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Thanks. That was very helpful. tho I was hoping that there were grey sockets and balls I guess I'll just have to use the black ones for now. oh well, I guess the next mech will be blue, lt gray and black. and the one i'm building will just have (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Suits for your minifigs
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(...) Cool! Now if I could find someone who has (or learn to do it myself) made an approximation of the female torso from the Studio set. There aren't enough decidedly female torsos to begin with, but I can't see spending $150 when that's primarily (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks. Yesterday I wrote a program that'll allow the user to generate a GIF with any number of stickers in any color combination, every other one upside down for maximum density, for printing at 360 dpi on 8 1/2 x 11 label sheets (8x10 print (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Yes many good days for Mecha
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(...) Talk about it! I just got back from 9 days in California! So many freakin' awesome new mechs! Yah! -Geordan- Lots of good days for Mecha. I too have (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Yes many good days for Mecha
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Whoa lots of posts to catch up on! Lots of good days for Mecha. I too have to say; Today is a good day for Mecha! Shhh I'm building. Eric (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Suits for your minifigs
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(...) Amy - Those are great! I'll have to see how my piddly HP 340 deskjet handles them. The colors are simple enough that they might just work. Joel J (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Wedding Chapel
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(...) Brad, This is a wonderful little chapel. Very cute. It's buildings like these that makes us long for really cool bulk parts. (Like those curved windows, or the spindle railings, or ...) I'm impressed that you took the time to place all those (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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