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(...) I'm working from poor memory but I think the curator technology IS in place and some groups have curators, you can tell because the curators have added lots of info. If I were a curator of a group, the first thing I would do would be modify (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, Dave and Eric have been tossing the ideas around I think, Read the replies to this message: (URL) soon as the curator is in place, I think we'll see a humongous update to that links page, -Geordan- (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As far as I know, there *is* no process yet. Soon (or not-so-soon), Suzanne will be implementing the curator idea, and you would be able to email the curator. Methinks there already is one at .build.mecha, but I'm not sure who. HTH, -Shiri XP (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Aaahh. Lego Racers! I wondered where some of those parts came from! I'll have to check one out. Paul (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I really like the brown one. :-) Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Very clean Mladen. Nice lines and color scheme. Fits in well with the MAP (?). I really like the Patlabor style head. You've managed to fit that fin in cleanly. I love the overall smoothness of the mecha. It looks fast and mobile. And finally you're (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark these are pretty cool. I am not a fan of mechwarrior etc type mechs, however, you've developed your mecha beyond those. I like the Ram with all the little add ons. Also I really like the cockpit on the chicken walker. The grey and red blend (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool Eric. I like all the stuff about your adventures and such :-D Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool to hear! Unfortunately, I haven't seen any such deals at the Walmarts near me, so that's a set I don't yet own. (...) Stay away from castle....stay with mecha....it's better for your health.... (...) heh! You picked my signature model and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Folks, I will be Exhibiting at the Jersey City Artist Studio Tour this weekend Saturday and Sunday Oct. 21st and 22nd at the 111 First Street Art building in New Jersey. This is my 10th year doing this show and it is always great. The Studio Tour (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.year.2001, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Hmmm.... I think your right... I've been having trouble with that and I think you just put your finger on it, thanks, I think I'll change it... Much appreciated.... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.ray)
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I have a quick little question on the small 1248 Fire boat. I found one assembled in with some parts at GoodWill the other day. It looks complete but I couldn't find the instructions. I've look on Lugnet, but it doesn't have any building (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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Added a new wallpaper image to the site. It isn't what I initially envisioned, but I like how the scene turned out. LMKWYT. Travis Dickinson (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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He everyone. There is a fine Gundam on Brickshelf made by Josh Opotzner: (URL) to previous posts Josh was interested in creating a Wing Zero and a Deathscythe Hell among other things. Does anyone know if he has a web site? I would be very interested (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (and I certainly wouldn't have specified a font like "Rockwell"), also I recommend a css hyperlink "rollover" effect for the navigation tool to give the user a little feedback (it will degrade gracefully for browsers that don't handle it). (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) great stuff Mark! Welcome aboard! Your mecha look really tough and very clean, great job! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool Eric! Great site! I really should get to work on mine... -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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No need to apologize. I'm 23, and if I want to take some pictures, I have to borrow a camera. I can't justify spend money on a camera at this point in time. I was mainly interested in some full torso shots. Maybe in the future. Then again, maybe not (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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hey, thanks The legs were always the hardest part to start with. Particuarily with reverse-knee mechs you have to deal with all that wieght being placed on the heel of the foot. Actually with Ram, the toes go back and forth freely because there is (...) (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, thanks for the input. I'm gonna try messing around brick shelf. Look for me to post here when I try it out Mark (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Glad you like it. I thought the movie and miniseries both had some good things and some really awful things (the 'thopters in both being one of the awful things). (...) You're probably right. I didn't do a lot of research for the 'figs. I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Sorry! I'm still a bit new to actually posting. Here's the URL: (URL) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Thanks! I work mostly in brown/tan because the best bang for the buck (with the right parts for this project anyway) is the Pit Droid. BTW, I found several of them at the local Wal-Mart a couple of weeks ago on clearance for $4 ea. I bought them (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) As usual, Paul....I'm in awe! These are both fantastic, though I prefer the brown one. Anyone who can work successfully with Lego's worst color (tan) gets serious points in my book. Kudos! -Dave (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Ahh... nevermind... you already knew it was here.. mainly because you run Jain's Guide and I run most of my MOCs through there... (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Does anybody have any advice on re-attaching stickers to windows like those found in the Western sets. A have quite a few windows and doors from such sets but it seems the previous owner must have a blind gorilla as all the stickers are skewed or (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) ...Hey! I liked it too... I'm just a slacker and don't reply to most posts :-) looks like it would be fun in a brikwars game with that long reach. --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jersey... what would that mean? I have no access to digital cameras or photo equiptment that would allow me to get high-quality photos I apologize for the lack of quality in the photos.. but that's the best I could muster given the situation. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I agree, I probably should stop being so hard on myself... but I just seem to get so little feedback I sort of get this idea that some people really don't like my style. Plus my style probably will develop once I get a job and a start a (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow I like these, the legs and feet are so detailed and well designed. My very first mech attempts were of the bird leg type but they fell apart very easily. yours look really sturdy. I love how you have the interal stuff built into the model. I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That is funny. Thanks for the compliments. I am going to attempt the rounded building on 14th & sixth in the near future. (it has an Urban Outfitters on the ground floor). thanks for looking & posting. Jonathan (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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I posted a couple of new MOCs on Brickshelf and thought you might like to check them out. Suggestions/Comments welcome. Paul (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) :) thanks, James (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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Johnathan: Very nice stuff. A funny story: I saw your pictures on Brickshelf before I read this post, and I said "Hey, 14th street... I work on 13th street. I wonder if that building is near my office?" I'd forgotten about it until lunchtime when I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) Wow, great dragon Kev. He almost looks friendly. George (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks, Zac. :) It turned out as more of a proof of concept than anything since I chose to be limited to the various boxes I'd brought out for building that night. It's surprisingly stable over all, though the landing skids on the side are, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) 100% agreed. Quite often I find that when I *try* to be clever & sophisticated with my building techniques, the results are pretty beat. When I just 'let it flow' with simple parts, I am usually much more happy with the end result. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks! I have noticed the same thing with a few of the newer 'earthtone' colors. The color that is next to them brings out a different appearance in color of the whole building. I see it with sand red & also the 'grey blue' from the dino (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: One-man Scout Ornithopter from "Dune"
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Hi, I'm a big Dune fan too. I love the ornithopter, just as I imagined it (and completely unlike the movie, which is good - I hated the movie!). The minifigs are pretty cool too, though I must point out harkonnen uniforms are blue, not red. Westwood (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Great stuff. I especially like the Ram. Keep them coming. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Interesting concept. Next time, could you provide some close ups. The only thing I would suggest right now is to redo the legs. At the very least, add some bulk to the feet. I always have difficulty creating feet. If you need ideas, there are plenty (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Not bad for a first attempt. Simple, but it works. Don't hesitate to experiment. If you would like suggestions for your next MAU, try different limb designs and maybe add some dimension to the torso. Keep the head though; it has a nice helmet shape (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Peter, No one is dismissing your mech like it was nothing, and guess what, judging by the images you do not need any building suggestions. The unique thing about build.mech is that the majority of people here have their completely unique (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Here is Mark's definition Mladen was talking about: Let me just start off with this. Mechs to me, means Battlemechs. Not Mecha. Mecha are elegant Japanese things. Beautiful to behold powerful, invoke awe and have a samurai like appeal to them. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi there Joel, I think the Talon has some real potential. At current, it seems a bit flimsy, but I'm sure that with a little more refinement, it could look quite striking indeed. I will compliment you on a very original and interesting design, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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WOW! Some truly awe-inspiring stuff you got there Mark. ;-) The mecha... Excellent Tank... Terrific Other Stuff... Great BTW your definition and comparison of "mecha" and "mech" was dead-on perfect! ;-D Also, I thought I was the only one fooling (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! Coool, he's a beauty. Gary Kev...: ) <MrBunny01@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GLDIGo.H26@lugnet.com... (...) ha (...) production....!!!! (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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Hey, I've been having a blast checking out everyones' stuff and have been wanting to participate. So... I am. Take a look at my stuff if you like at (URL) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's always suprising when such a construciton of simple and common pieces fools the eye. Keep building! -chris (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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Yes, I know, I already posted about this. It's just that one of Mladen's superb mecha showed up shortly after I posted, and well my post was lost in a sea of replies... ~Sigh~ Anyway i just want to get some suggestions, ideas, anything.. so I know (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmm... thanks... I think I may be able to win a crowd over if I keep up the large close combat weapons.... and yes, I nearly gave my friend a bruise with Swinger 3, actually it was just Swinger 2 at that time, but now, well geez, it's sort of (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hiya all.... Just thought I'd share with you my latest creation..... A half metre long DRAGON model I built....!!! It stands almost half a metre to the top of its head. Its mouth opens and closes.... and its feet and toes move. I hope you like (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Peter McLoone writes: [Snip] (...) [Snip] I saw that right before Mladen posted his. I like the design, especially the large bashing arm. When I saw the arm, I thought, "Wow! Just think if that hit some battlearmor!" and that (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmm.. very nice for that size... overall very unique.... hmm... I especially am interested in the legs... what pieces did you use? Anyway.. umm... do me a fav... give me some feedback on this mecha (URL) I had introduced this mecha just before (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, one and all. I finaly finished my first hardsuit. (At least I think that's what they're called. I call them mobile armor units.) Because it's my first, it's not that great. Nothing like the Kicker by Mladen, unfortunately. Centrite (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The green trim, to me, seems to make the tan look like a lighter shade of green. Altogether, the building looks very nice. I like your design for trim along the top. -Jason (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(URL) they don't look THAT good ingame, but I've always been a fan of Dragonflys, so this was the design that always stuck with me. I'm thinking I may try my hand at building one, as a sort of fourth interpretation of a 'thopter (at this rate, we're (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks - I'm glad you like it. I've never seen the 'thopter from the game - any chance you could post, or point me to, some pics? - Paul (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks. I did toy with the idea of building a spice crawler, but it would have to be HUGE. (...) Hmmm - interesting ideas. But the Baron isn't really a giant, just big around. (...) Blue-eyed minifigs? Now your just being nitpicky :-) (...) (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Glad you like it. That minifig head is a Hydronaut head. I got mine from Solo Sub 6110, which was a pretty inexpensive set & still available until recently. (the minifig is the only good thig about it, however...) - Paul (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Perhaps definitely. (...) That's a fun idea - I think it does. I had a lot of fun making these figs - Dune is just full of great characters. Glad you like 'em. - Paul (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) That would be cool. I didn't notice that (or didn't get that catalog) as for green hands none of the alpha team people have green hands (lt grey but no green) bobba fett has dark grey and the flash speeder pilot has brown and the green haired (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Aaron Coghill wrote in message ... (...) It definitely won't melt the plastic, PVA is water based not solvent based. I very much doubt if the bond would be permanent - I suggest you take a couple of non-valuable bricks and do a test. Kevin ---...--- (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Paul, I think your 'thopters are the best of the three listed, they come pretty close to capturing the feel I got from the books. Do you remeber where did you get the felsh colored minifigs with the tubes/pipes on the face? Thanks, George (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: ISCC: Let your ideas take flight... /First entry
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(...) I bet it did. Lots of staging to get all those progress shots. LOVE the prototype photo for comparision. It highlights that you really NAILED the look, even under selective compression. All the details and shapes are in place to get a viewer (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Chris, Thanks for the comments! Feel free to steal the window (or any) of my designs. The round parts on the cornice are headlight bricks (set back a stud on the bottom--2 studs on top) with a 1x1 green round brick attached sideways. thanks (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hi Jonathan, Excellent building! I like the window trim (I might 'steal' you design :). What makes up the round parts in the cornice? -chris (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner Franchised!
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John: (...) I really like the idea, but I am afraid the local planning authorities would complain loudly. The architectural advisor of the city council discourages buildings that don't go well with the existing buildings in the downtown area. Do the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Ben, Wow, that's a remarkable building, and seeing the construction/rehabilation in progress makes it even more interesting. You've set a high mark for a winning entry. George (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for looking and posting! best, Jonathan (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) [snip] (...) Thanks René, for putting my first entry online that fast! My rural grain silo can now be found here: (URL) I'm one of the judges from the jury I had 10 times more to prepare my model (and it took lots of time...) Leg Godt! Ben (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Debut of The Legomaster's Lego Continuum
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(...) Very nice work Eric. It is good to see a builder as good as you are to finally get a webpage. It as amazing how all the links seem to work (especially since you are using the double frame design). I don't like your color sceme though, black (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ques: is it okay to use PVA (woodworkers) glue with Lego. Is the bond permanent, does the glue melt the plastic. I'm putting together a small display, and the glue would hold things together, but I don't want a permanent bond. Thanks in advance (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: One-man Scout Ornithopter from "Dune"
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In lugnet.space, Paul Hanson writes: This 'thopter rules. It looks a LOT like I've always imagined one would. Very birdlike. Now you need a Spice CrawlerFactory and a carrywing to go with it. (...) Hagrid? Those 2x2 based figs with the 2/3 finger (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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hey, that's really cool. I never thought of a 'thopter like that. I remember the ones from the Sci-Fi miniseries, and the ones from the old movie. didn't really care for either design. I think my favorite design so far came from "Dune 2000", the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Trees: how to build them?
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I have a stylized deciduous tree that I've made in this picture: (URL) you use the small Lego leaf pieces, then it looks coniferous. I used different pieces from 80's space sets for the branches: Space Robot Arm: (URL) Loudhailer: (URL) Gun: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC's: Building & NYPD/FDNY vehicles
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Awright! That brownstone looks great with the splashy color and two-tone brick texture! Sharp vehicles! I like that demarcation between cab and body effect. -Erik (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Spamcake Diner Franchised!
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(...) Tom (...) I asked Tom for that a while back. He's working on it. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Yes, the new GMLTC train layout has had its world premier at the 2001 Hostfest in Minot, North Dakota. We had four completed modules, of our ultimate plan of 16 modules in the layout. This is our first layout built to handle 8-wide trains, with two (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build) !
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An Awesome project! I always wondered what was going on with this and now I see it's done!! Yeow! look at the size of that thing! look at the details, look at the unussual design! Man that is wild! well done! Man-o-man! Whew! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Eric! The cockpit one of things that caused a lot of frustrations in the beginning; it's always a challenge to set aside enough room for a mini-fig. I really wanted this model to end up sleek and "smooth", I think I was quite (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great to hear that it's finally finished - I've been following the construction of this thing over time. The back-story you've concocted for it is very intruguing. I know that others have said it, but it's a shame that the comic won't get (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Swinger 3 Unveiled
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(...) Well, I really thank you, as you are the only person on all of LUGNET who too kthe time out of their day to give feedback on my mecha... ~Sigh~.. anyway the kneews are 6 x 8 plates, but I'm using them to sort of keep the leg straight, because (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is a good one, check out how you made the chest and used theose boat hulls, the cock-pit is awesome, I like how the computer slops are on their sides, really neat to see that hex type shape where the driver sits, also the arms and legs are very (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New MOC: One-man Scout Ornithopter from "Dune"
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"I must rule with eye and claw - as the hawk among lesser birds." - Duke Leto Atreides ___...___ Hi everyone - I'm a big fan of Frank Herbert's "Dune", but I've never cared for the way that ornithopters have been shown in the movies and other (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I need to sit down and do it sometime soon for Raleigh... I'm in possesion of the signature dog (and I have the requisite yellow macaronis). (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Thanks Stuart! Yeah, I put a lot of effort into this mecha. I'm glad everyone likes it. (...) LOL! ;-D (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think it's a great idea! Every layout that has room for it should have a "restaurant row" with recognisable national (and regional) icons... It is a real crowd pleaser when they recognise the various chains(1), it starts conversations and is (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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The history behind the term "spamcake" is a funny one, germinating from Tom McDonald's hilariously creative spamblock warning sigs. Do a search for "spamcake" in off-topic.fun sometime if you don't know what I'm talking about. When Tom came out with (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) That is the 'grid' layer of the 'grid and tower' system we use to build up from baseplate height to just below ground level. Check out my crude drawing here: (URL) left to right: 2x2 brick towers (between 5 and 7 bricks tall), 2x4 brick grid, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) much better height than out-of-the-box LEGO trees. What does the terrain of 2x4 white bricks represent in the picture? Dave! (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Here are a couple that I built for the new GMLTC layout: (URL) two sizes of "multi-node leaf things" (good term, Amy!) are just stacked on a piece of Technic flex tubing, and the tubing is stuck into the center of a brown 2x2 round brick. An (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.pt)
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Mladen, Wow! Y'know it is becoming rather redundant of me to continiue to praise your work ceaselessly-- you've got to turn out some duds soon! Suffice to say that this is another amazing creation. I love the legs in particular-- the knee structure (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Debut of The Legomaster's Lego Continuum
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Haaaa haaa thanks man, naw that's just our X-mas tree with Cindy's Karate stuff mounted on the wall in the back. Hey I'm checking out the Brickfest stuff you got going on, right on, people have been waiting for something like that on the West coast. (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: WWII Creations: Panzer III and Stuka
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(...) Yeah, one time in a post I figured out exactly how many tread links I used (it may even be in this thread somewhere, if not it was a resulting one) - I recall that the person asking the question was aghast at the notion that they'd be spending (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Lindsay, I didn't pay as *much* attention as I would have liked to to interior design as I did to the exterior ... that is something I would definitely like to go back and address. The largest lapse is in the turret - minifig proportionas (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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