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(...) we're all doooomed! ;) best LFB (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yes. The real thing is balanced by the gun. In fact, when the gun is removed, a series of large heavy plates are put in its place for just that reason. I worked F-16 weapons for the 57 FWW. Which was a composite training wing with a wide (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Congratulations! You may have just created the first MOC able to be crossposted into castle AND build.mecha! Whoo-hoo! Were you even aware that you were esentially making an origami mech? It's nice, where ever it belongs! Matt (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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crunch-o-matic wrote in message ... (...) gallery. (...) the basement windows. My only gripe would be the front steps, the first one is a BIG step up - might look better with another step in front of it. I look forward to seeing the rest of the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Sweet!!!! (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Zaku's are being produced at the Foundry. Take a look. . . (URL) Foundry is my "yet to be released because I'm waiting for some more mechs" website or "YTBRBIWFSMM" website for those who love acronyms. The factory seen in the pics started out as an (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd like to add one more to eric's list. Mech Joint design. Something new that hasn't been shared yet here in build.mecha. It could be an ankle joint or shoulder, whatever but i think this would be an awesome quick thing that everyone could (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think those categories sizes are pretty good Adrian. Those dimensions are very close to the way I'm dividing my mechs up on my website. I'm using HG to denote mechs smaller than 10", MG for mechs from 10"-18" and PG for anything bigger than (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sure! I'll see what I can do this weekend to get a little more detail of that area. Adrian (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) It would be great if you just show the detail of the flightstick part by photo or LDraw. Your A-10 is the Technic model of the year! (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, technic figs come apart somewhat easily, so I could litter it with some shrapnel from one of them :) Maybe my next project will be a minifig scale A-10. Now that I've built the big version, I might be able to do a smaller one. I don't (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) That is some sweet microfig stuff. So many creations to boot! I could probably sit there for a couple hours! I wish he had thumbs too. It's pretty difficult to know what's what. Any body want to post specific models of interest? I did notice a (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice to see the good ole Thunderbolt II!!!!! Sad it's in technic form, no dismembered minifigs from the cannon on front. :P Does the seat really slide in? that makes a neat ejection system. the rotating machine gun is good too. I also like how you (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think it would be cool if there were various size categories. Small (origami mecha), medium (say up to 10 inches tall), large (up to 16 inches tall) and "holy crap that thing's freaking HUGE!" (sponsored by Eric Sophie and Bryce McGlone) My (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ya know, that makes sense with respect to the gun. The way that the plane is designed, the rear landing gear are pretty far forward (in fact, I think they may be right smack in the middle) and with the engines hanging off the back, it's (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Probably not. It would be completely impossible for me to Ldraw all the wiring, tubing, and flex cables. If the inspiration strikes me, I might be able to do part of it, though it's unlikely. Adrian (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) GAH!!! You can say that again. You struck a chord in my soul my friend. This here is my favorite bird. AWESOME JOB!!! A couple of notes for you though. Don't feel bad about it being aft heavy. The real thing keeps it ballenced by the GAU-80 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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I don't know how many of you have seen the big pirate display I had up (the big ship has almost 10,000 views yipee!), but is being taken over by my first train and town display. It is appox 112 X 384 studs. It will have a 9V passenger train and 2 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Great! One question, you did not specify size. Can we enter power armors and hard suits? TIA (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was check'n this out, since I'm working at night 2 nite, the nights something special let it be Lowenbrau... sorry err, loosing eye lid control... Ok seriously, thanks for bringing this to our attention, the depth of Lego builders in Japan has (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Adrian Drake" <tremor@apk.net> wrote in message news:GnLJCE.20G@lugnet.com... (...) That's a great model. Any chance of making the DATs or instructions available? Dan (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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My favorite Japanese mecha builder has been at it again...another full site update (graphics and links) and a slew of new MOCs to drool over! Here's a direct link to the LEGO page: (URL) in the left column and down to the second piece of white text (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes, I built a copy of it. (URL) the background you have another dog, not as good as John Herre. /Elin (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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Hey gang, my latest creation is completed. With 3 technic motors, 1 micromotor, 3 fiberoptic banks, 4 large pneumatic cylinders, and 1 small pneumatic cylinder, this has a lot of nifty features. Check out the A-10 on the technic page. Thanks much (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military) !!
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(...) Hey,Oz, Nice to finally have someone my age here! I can't speak for the other guys, but it sounds like you are inspired. No, I can't build a Sniper Custom, at least not yet, cause I have all my pieces in other stuff. It looks real cool, so (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann writes: Thanks Mark! (...) Hey thanks! I'm beginning to think of how one might use magnets in a (...) I thought of that, but magnets would be too big for the scale I'm at, :-) (...) :-) sorry the pics are knda (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sweet! This might just goad me into building something again (been busy with BricksWest, you understand!) Odd sort of question, though: I have a combiner-type mech that I have already completed one component of (my Quasimodo from a couple of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I don't know what to say besides what else has already been said but , awesome job. I've always loved hidden detail and with your panels I think you've hit gold. I'm beginning to think of how one might use magnets in a similar fashion.... Where's (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey there Aiyaz! Welcome aboard, I'm fourteen too, ;-) (...) :-) Try breaking your message into paragraphs, it's hard to understand. :-) Mr. Pejic, if you (...) I'm on a Kodak DC265, but it's pretty expensive IIRC, other than my own, I don't know of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Um, I think it's pretty simple. Just be nice and don't post in all caps. :^) <snip> (...) I recommend a Nikon with a closeup Macro, because from the research I have done, Nikon allows the closest focus depth, which will allow you to get very (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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First off, welcome to LUGNET Aiyaz! ;-) As for the .DAT files... I inline my .DAT files with LDraw Add-On. To learn what this is all about, read this: (URL) you would like to see the separated files, e-mail me with a request for a specific model, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello Everyone, 14 year old me has joined lugnet. I am greatly inspired by all of you. I'd like to know what posting etiquette is according to you. Mr. Pejic, if you could find the time, please make multiple files when you make models. I ask you (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not really castle hunter-related, but I remember seeing an excellent LEGO poodle. It had skeleton legs, a skeleton arm for the tail, and a battle droid head and torso. I think it was on a site that was mostly about LEGO cars. Does anyone else (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) <build build> <rustling of pieces in a box> <Hendo frantically builds his Blacktron MOC> (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Sorry, My email address is as above, but I didn't say that in my previous post. wpamelinda@msn.com Ryan (...) fires, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey awesome! I hacve been wanting to do a contest for some time now, but haven't been able to find the time to organize it, This is awesome, I know I'll be entering at least two mecha, probably more, If only I had held off posting my Tiger for a few (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool I think we should do it, it's about time for some more fun! I thought of some small contests like maybe : Mech Hand. Mech Head. Just small stuff people could build easily. Or Mech standing on one foot. Any way you have my support. I'm kinda (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yo, everybody! I'm starting a building contest, and I hope alot of people enter, because I'm really wanting to see some new stuff. Here's the rules of entering: 1. Anyone may enter 2. Model must be an original mecha creation made after Nov. 29 3. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) O.K. these are just cool looking. I'm impressed that they were able to fit minifigs inside each one. When I saw the first one and saw that there was a minifig inside, they got that much cooler. They have a very Heavy gear feel to them. John (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hello Tosiaki, I apologize for not responding sooner, but I did want to take a moment and welcome you! I've been a huge fan of your WWII models for quite a while, and I know I'm not alone. Your new Sherman is beautiful - I was particularly (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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whoa cool! looks like my .22 pistol. I tried doing a revover after Jeff did the berreta,yours is much better. Gary (going off to copy it!) Xcalabur <Xcalabur@rocketmail.com> wrote in message news:GnHq6p.KF4@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) function (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I (...) got (...) Thanks. ;-) (...) Heh... I've toyed with the idea of doing a hard/power-suit transport. It has never really materialized though. However, I will build it eventually, along with a whole set of mass-produced suits. You'll like (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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hello, i neeed instructions for a dog. im trying to make some for lego castle hunters. (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Let's go for it. I thought we were started when you got the website up. I have not been able to post for a while but now I am back with my new domain. As far as being "in charge", we[1] are. I was asked to make descissions on rules once we (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) You can keep the designs, I will keep the LEGO. :-) The Scrutinizer BTW, Pictures and CAD are required to enter, not the model itself. (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I want things to be fair and fun. The more entries the better. (...) Here is my ruling on question 1: CAD elements can be in any plausible colour that LEGO would use. This means that if it is reasonable that LEGO would have made a piece in a (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Hi Masterbuilder Mr Tosiaki (...) Thank you for the dat-files. Your solution to the suspension / wheel arrangement for the Sherman tank is really clever and elegant. Now it is time to obtain more grey parts of the type 'Technic Connector Block 3 x 3 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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I have finally given Freeservers the kick! No more banner ads! No more embedded! I would like to thank Ozbricks.com for now being the hoster of the Confederation of Planets database. (URL) updates: Arizona-Class Heavy Escort Apache-Class Light (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
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Oh my goodness! Those are just absolutely amazing!!! That buddah looks so much like the one at Kamakura and the castle just left me speechless. To whomever did this: Omigoto!!! (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build)
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In response to Jeff Boen's Beretta, I was inspired to make a firearm from a bit further back, the revolver. (URL) based on any particular model, I just built a smaller-than-life-size revolver. My goal was to get form close to right, and provide some (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Doh I seemed to have forgotten to take one! ;-) I may have a few soon of it cloakING though, I dunno about cloaked, ;-) -Geordan- (...) snip (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments Bryce! (...) ;-) Thanks, I don't have (...) Thanks again Bryce! Have you begun work on your next mecha yet? C'ya, -Geordan- (...) snip (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Stuart! (...) Thanks, (...) Me too, :-) it's like a kind of caricature, I think. (...) Thanks! although the 'naked' mech kinda scares me ^_^; (...) Lol! yeah it kinda scared me at first too, :-) thanks again! -Geordan- (...) snip (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip (...) Thanks David! (...) Hey cool idea, hadn't thought of that yet, Also, if in the future you want to "upgrade" (...) Hey, another neat idea, thanks for the tips! (...) Go for it! Thanks again David! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you for seeing Sherman! I am very glad as everybody was pleased. Since there were some requests, Reference pictures and dat files were registered into brickshelf. (URL) I have still begun MLCAD just, I am not used yet. However, I wish to reply (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Geordan Hankinson writes: So where's the picture of it cloaked? :-) -Duane (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Geordan, Very nice mecha. I really like the idea of removable armour. Overall the mecha holds it shape and is not lost in a ton of greeblies. I don't have much to add except that I like the wrench on the head. All in all very nice touches (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Really good! Geordan, colour me amazed! Just the idea to make an armoured armature is impressive, but to execute it at this scale is a fantastic achievement. I'm with Mladen, I'm drawn to the huge shoulders the most-- I suppose I'm partial to (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey G. Cool mech dude. I really dig the removable armor idea. If you are doing battle scenes and what to show battle damage that comes in handy. Also, if in the future you want to "upgrade" you mech you can leave the inside intact and just (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Any time Mladen. I figured if anybody loves mechs as do I then this creations would be appreciated. I specially like small mechs such as power armors and loaders. Your kicker is great inspiration. But the one that takes the cake as far as (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip> thanks Ryan! (...) Of course you can! But you can't compare my mecha to yours, because we both build different types of mecha, you build mechwarrior style mechs, where as I build anime inspired mecha, it's like comparing a apple to a carrot, (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ok now thats just really cool.... so well thought out w/ the plates and the chassis wish more people would do mecha like this could be a lot of fun.... -paul (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) they (...) Ouch. And I thought I could build Mecha. Ok, so I can't. Really cool,Geordan. I like it better than the "Visage", except that 'oddly positioned' missile rack. Still, it's over and above any mobile suit style creation I've tried. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm always impressed by Japanese creations. This person's stuff is excellent. I especially like his "Ripper" mecha, tan + brown parts... mmmm... ;-) The police mecha looks great as well, very Patlabor-inspired. I can see he got a lot of inspiration (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Mladen! I appreciate the comments! (...) Lol! yeah, they are pretty bold, and large, but they look kinda neat IMHO, I still haven't figured out what they are yet. ;-) The (...) Thanks! The right, forearm-mounted (shell firing?) (...) (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ooo... I like what I see! ;-) Very cool Geordan. I really like the shoulders, I dunno why. Guess 'cause it was kind of bold of you to make them so enormous and all red-coloured! The torso is well done, as are the legs. The right, forearm-mounted (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave! As Eric put it: I love the handlebar details on the gun. Egad, the guilt is building quickly! ;-) (URL) I (...) :-o, they don't, :-( I sacrificed more detail for less function, but I'm not sure I could have even made it pivot even (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes: Thanks Eric! (...) Thanks! G-meist, I like that! ;-) Whoa what a shlong missle rack, Ha! way (...) :-D Thanks, that seemed like the best way to mount the rack, and the most original. :-) (trust me, it's not (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the comments Brian! (...) Hey thanks, I wanted something 'different' about the shoulders, :-) (...) Drat! someone noticed! ;-D I really wanted some detail within the bluges (for lack of better term) so I geuss I sacrificed form for (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words Gary! I don't quite know what to say. (been having that (...) =^D I'm always amazed by these things. IMHO you just 'uped the (...) Well that was my goal to set a high level of detail, but I don't know if I did or not, (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, that's beautiful! I like your ability to judge where the "pixellations" are OK and where they're not-- it looks splendid. One question: How did you get the bogie trucks to stay together? I wanted to do something like that for my Pz I but (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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first off, the contest sounds very cool. i've seen some cool models around the net and it will be neat to see a bunch by various builders gathered together for the contest. now a question: (...) does this mean any physical models mailed will not be (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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WoW! Geordan, this is quite an improvement and just shows where your skills are pushing you to go. As Eric put it: I love the handlebar details on the gun. I like the shoulders but don't see where they pivot. The rounded armor detail on the arms is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Right now, I am planning to do the columns with 2x2 rounds, just for color consistency. They did paint their columns and their wood ceilings, but this is actually half the size of a cathedral in a richer area, so I am assuming that they would not (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.build)
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(...) A very nice MOC of a Sherman. I thought the angles would be hard to capture, but you did a great job. Thanks, George (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) into the angled slope of the tail boom of the Emil. If you look at a couple of the real pictures, you'll note it extends straight from the cockpit, angling upwards from the bottom. On this note, has anybody else noticed that the hardest part (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Don't be scared of constructive criticism! But from what I see so far any you got would be minor quibbles. Those are very pretty images! I look forward to progress. Are you going to use the columns in black instead of dark grey? (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.build)
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Hey, wow G-Meist that's really good. Whoa what a shlong missle rack, Ha! way to go! Man, you get credit just for that part alone! I like the chest how you angled the slopes on their sides. The Head is cool and looks like it has two little eyes. The (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Japanese do it again!
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If you guys have not come across this page you must see these mechs. (URL) go to each link and look at these beauties. Later mecha friends. (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Starwars minifig scans posted to Locker99 (finally)
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For those looking for reference information (set appearances, etc.) of Starwars minifigs, I've finally go them posted to my Locker99 reference site at: (URL) some old-timers here may know, this site is a kind of supplement/follow-on to the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: New Mecha, The Rf-79 Tiger
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(...) I particularly like the shoulder shaping, though it's missing an important DOF (degree of freedom). The sheathing of an internal skeleton adds an interesting new dimension to models, makes the building process more realistic and adds to the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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whoa, thats so cool! I don't quite know what to say. (been having that problem lately) I'm always amazed by these things. IMHO you just 'uped the bar' on the level of detail. G Geordan Hankinson <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New Mecha, The Rf-79 Tiger
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Hey'all! It's been awhile since I posted a new mecha, but here it is, the Byzantine Tiger, (yes it's the same one as in my story) I don't really like giving a explanation for my mecha anymore, but this one sort of begs it so here goes, My (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Messerschmitt BF-109 "Emil"
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(...) Here's a quick mock-up of a fuselage cross I've been planning to put on my own Bf-109 in progress. It keeps the fuselage small, and rounded. Rather than have the tiles on top, one might even get away with 1x2 plates-with-center-stud, and a 1xn (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Messerschmitt BF-109 "Emil"
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(...) The Star Wars canopy isn't entirely accurate. The BF 109's front windshield was a lot steeper then the SW canopy's is. I honestly don't think that, at this scale, a side-opening canopy is even possible. Fuselage crosses? I'd have to change the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Scooterville: Marshal Heizan's Tower
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(...) Cool! But why should something as inconsequential as a ceiling stop you?? Just cut a hole in it!! Incidentally, had the pleasure of seeing another Lego tower this weekend built by David Cook at our local meeting in Melbourne. Similar height. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Messerschmitt BF-109 "Emil"
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(...) the same way as the original, the shape is about right, which is very hard to do. Good idea to use that Star Wars canopy. I like the cross on the wings - but I challenge you to put one on the fuselage as well... (SNOT plates would do it, and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Faucets
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(...) aware) (...) hose. (...) Used in a similar fashion in the 8860 car chassis, (URL) where the "taps" are actually used as spark plugs! ROSCO (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | "Coyote" and PSU .DAT files are finished!
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You can download them from here: (URL) I added three "Coyote" renderings to my Wallpaper section: (URL) sorry that the files took so long to complete; I've been lazy these past few weeks... ;-) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Messerschmitt BF-109 "Emil"
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For my next model, I chose the Messerschmitt BF-109 Emil. I have to give thanks to Shaun Sullivan and Gary Thomas; Sullivan for inspiring the use of screwdrivers as machine guns, and Thomas for inspiring the blended insignia. Thanks, you two! (now (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: 2nd Annual Space Building Contest?
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Dear Scrutinizer: I think we need to have two things cleared up: 1. Now that I am building with MLcad, I realize that it is quite hard to know if a certain element does or does not exist in a particular color in the real world (the Peeron and Vatima (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | BT1 contest
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A Blacktron MOC contest is too good to pass up. Some of my entries will look familiar if you visit Brickshelf, but they've never been in a contest before, so I think I'm within the rules. This is for a small ground set: (URL) called "The Light (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Blactron 1 design comp - when does it officially start?
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(...) Well, *I* have started already, I think Muffinhead started something awhile back as well. It'll probably be a couple more days, or longer, before I actualy get it finished and take pics and whatnot though. :D ---SteveR (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Faucets
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Those taps* are also used in the engine of one of the supercars, again attached to a rubber tube James *I'm British and the word faucet isn't in my vocabulary :P "Allan Bedford" <apotomeREMOVE-THIS@...vista.net> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Blactron 1 design comp - when does it officially start?
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I feel kinda dumb asking this as I'm on the committee, but when does this thing officially start? The web page is up and ready at (URL) and I'm ready to start taking entries. I was under the impression that Jude was "in charge" here, but if I am, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: The Gomgile is a semi-finalist!
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Hey everybody! Thanks, we'll find out in Spring 2002 who will win the Grand Prize. The book deal is related but separete, I'll be in the book either way. When it is published it should be avail. thru the ussual book places, Borders, Barnes and (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Torso Action
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I really like that spine idea. I know Chris was thinking of making some sort of spine as well. I remember you talking about making a mecha with a sort of pendelum action for the torso...couterbalance type concept. Though the LBB doesn't use that (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Torso Action
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Wow! Very cool Eric. Applying this system to a larger scaled mecha is ambitious. Good for you, and good luck with GG Mech! ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: ------( Welcome to lugnet.build.mecha )------
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(...) hehe, one time I decided to go all of the way back to post number one and read on from there, (not all of it of course!) I went through scouring for mecha pics etc, although alot of the pages they were hosted on before are now gone, :-( (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Torso Action
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(...) That is very cool, very innovative, (...) I probably should on my next mecha, since it will be to scale with that design, I'll just have to figure out some sort of armour plating that shifts with it, shouldn't be *too* hard, :-) (...) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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