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(cross-posted to lugnet.military as well) I saw yesterday when I was browsing Brickshelf's Recent stuff, and i was wondering if you would post it to Lugnet. (so we can shower you with praise for such an excellent model) You did a great job on it, I (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dude!! Thats awesome!! You did a great job on that model, my friend. The nosecone is simply inspired! BTW, just a detail, the Me163 was also known as the "Komet." (...) Nope, I've already started on the Me-262 ^_^ `Drew (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I would have thought it easier to do the boxier Fokker D7 than the curvy Albatross, but I recognized the plane right away! Great job. Bruce (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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True. I do have one of those robo rider worm gear boxes in the ankle though. (URL) shocks only take up a little of the slack, I figure if the weight starts to prove beyond the ability of the joint I'll add another set of shocks at another angle or (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have changed the contrast of the photographs so they are brighter. Unfortunately, the digital camera I am using can not do closeup shots well. Ben (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Dear Ben, (...) The pipe is a brown tube from a technic set. In addition the machine guns are technic 1 x 2 pins with brown tubes inside of them. (...) I will try to get new pictures sometime soon but I have college finals. Thank you for your (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) snapped up another one, and an excellent rendition, too. The Star Wars canopy works well in this case, thanks! So what's left, the Me-262, Ju-88, some Heinkel and Dornier bombers? The wooden jet fighter that never really flew? The humongous 6 (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ben, Great model of an often overlooked WWI plane! You're making me want to order the Sopwich Camel for parts. George (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) the (...) I think it looks excellent, a worthy adversory for the Sopwith Camel :-) The photos are a bit dark however, and don't show the model to its full effect; a bit of gamma correction would fix this no bother. Jennifer (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Escher Hands (was Re: Gone soft...)
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(...) I have agree with TWS here. Two hand building each other would be great. Nevertheless, your current version, is pretty nifty too. (Time for a new background.) -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears Michlug - (URL) Store - (URL) Page - (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I could imagine GG on the cover of OMNI (they still publish that magazine?). Those ankle joints look great but can they withstand the torque? The torso looks hefty, the hips and legs might double that. I don't think you've made anything this (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dear Ben, I like your model alot (had to look twice at the bended knighs lance - or is that in fact a brown tube?), but are you maybe able to take new pictures? These are a little fuzzy and especially too dark to give a chance to get aware of (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) to the original. The curvature is well done too, especially the nose and tail. The fuel wagon is a hoot! Do you have one for each fuel? :) (...) It looked OK to me--but then again, in this group we're more likely to be aware of such Komet-type (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Instead of wasting my time studying for finals, I decided to do something useful and built another plane instead. This MOC is a WWII-era Me163 rocket fighter (Germany). It was hard getting all the curves to look right, but I feel it came out fairly (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military) !!
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(...) Mwa ha ha ha! I mean, um... no, whatever gave you that idea? Seriously though, those are well done. The slopes and hands do a credible impression of rising from the page, and it's instantly recognizable, which is the usual point of a famous (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone, I want to share my most recent creation: Manfred von Richthofen’s Albatros DIII bi-plane. It is my second entry in the ISCC contest. Pictures of the plane can be found here: (URL) tell me what you think of it. Thanks, Ben Ellermann (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) !
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wow Eric! That's looking awesome! The foot is swet! I love the dino pieces as the toes, shaaweet! ;-) I can't wait to see this guy done, and it looks like it won't be to olong till it is! :-) bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey thanks Peter, (...) yup! and (...) Yes, Of course I'm sort (...) Cool! bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent work! Possibly a record for the number of complaints about one's own work, too ;-) Cheers Richie Dulin (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) So this suggests to me that the translation of media should, to preserve the meaning of the piece, involve a translation of what is depicted. In other words: why not show the two hands building each other? TWS Garrison (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Awesome stuff Eric! This looks to be one of your best robots yet! ;-) The chest, head, hands and feet look especially interesting... Good luck with the rest of the model! (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Y'all: Okay, I tried to get something close to the Escher drawing hands that are drawing each other into existence, the results can be seen here: (URL) was a little disappointed with the resulting render for several reasons. One thing was that I (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Awww sweet! Yum. But puttin it through babel still gives me Japanese. ;-( And yes, I did select translate from Japanese to English. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You got it!!! Thanks!!! You get TWO cookies and any Lego piece you want! Thank you Kotaro. Nice site huh! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Kotaro, Thank you very much for posting the adress! The site viewed through Altavista's Bablefish translator told me all I need to know. Thanks again! -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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"Welcome to 'Greebles 'R' Us'. Please be kind enough to stand still while we rip your torso from your legs. Thank You." At least that's what I thought when I saw this magnificent creation. I love animalistic mecha and this is clearly one of the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmm...I was thinking cylindrical click hinges, myself...to bad that idea's already been done. Aha! Corrugated tubing!!!! :P -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sounds good, Eric! Let's get a third gathering together sponsored by Brickfest and BricksWest and that could be the logo for the new meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. (The preceeding was indeed a joke). -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) LOL ! :) ...oh wait, I better get back to my own MOC.... :o -H. (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Hi, My dear mech-freak guys. ;) I think that I may satisfy your thirst for this Japanese MASTERPIECEs. Here is; (URL) registered as glagla @brickshelf, his homepage. You can see more and more and more high-quality photos. I've met him only twice, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) long (...) and (...) I have also thought about how we can not only develop a knowledge base of lego expertise but also share our passion. By doing this we will increase our numbers. I like the idea of publishing an AFOL online zine. My son (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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For the Blacktron contest... I present the Wide-Track Fury: (URL) usual, I have provided pictures and some ranting. I have also provided instructions for those of you who might be interested in creating your own fleet of these. I didn't think I'd be (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thank you, I sorta stubled onto the design.. (...) Ah, yes, many people do, and I tried to keep black out of the picture, I believe there are only two black peices (the ankle joints) on the whole thing. (I broke my own record!) (...) I was (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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(...) Yep.. I was getting a little claustrophobic (sp?) all stuck up in my little LEGO world, and I kept hearing the call of the Lugnet, and had to return. :-) (...) I like 'em too, if you can remember my other mecha, nearly all of them were that (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Hmm.. yes, I guess it does look a little sillier than scary.. but, I kinda like it that way. ;-) (...) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I thought no one would like it for that very reason! (...) Thank you! (...) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanx, Ryan! Maybe... (...) Them guys is 2 good fer me.. ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone, I'm announcing yet another update of BattleSpace. Daggerwrist class AT Mech: www.ozbricks.com/bat...rwrist.htm New comic: Shock Tactics: www.ozbricks.com/bat..._st_p0.htm New battle account (with overview picture): (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
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(...) The sheer technical challenges in a model this size are hard enough, but you manage to make it beautiful as well. I very much look forward to seeing the end result of this project. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice rendering, though, and yes- it immediately reminded me of Wish You Were Here. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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::drumming fingers virtually:: -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | GG Mech update
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Gents, the little place where I store my temp. pix is drying up. So I thought I'd post the pix to BS. Now I build slow and that's just me, so here is the foot of the Gomgile: (URL) out pix: gg-foot1-&&-7, GG-hips, and the pix of the ankle reflex (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Actually, it's sort of reminiscent of the cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" album. Unfortunately, this is the only image I can seem to locate of it on the web and it's sort of small: (URL) work. -W (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's MY DESIGN for the mecha hands, but I don't care who uses them. As to the question of Lego elements -- these are not Lego elements no matter how much some would like them to be. Instead, they are digital rendered elements similar to Lego (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looks like a Techie Velociraptor! Are those little attachments on the legs smoke screen generators? Definately email me if you want to enter this in the contest! BTW, it looks like something that would go with the BMW (right, Bryce?) Ryan (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes us! I think it's cool. To bad Lugnet itself or it would be cool if Lugnet could somehow adopt it. Or....maybe you could sell them at Brickfest, seems like the concept of Brickfest and the logo itself are of the same ilk. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:Go8pHE.Ix3@lugnet.com... (...) logo), ...er...'images generated using LDraw tools.' Obviously, if its someone else's design, there are copyright issues. -Tim (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Andy Lynch" <andy@andyandjackie.com> wrote in message news:014e01c18329$73...1DMNJ01... (...) No copyright problems with LDraw images (except of course if its the logo), but for LEGO it might be a bit different. To be safe, put a disclaimer in with (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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www.CafePress.com allows you to design T-Shirts online. They make them, and mail them to the buyer. :-) Not Sure if there are any Copyright Issues with using LDraw designs like that though, or images of Lego pieces, for that matter. -Andy Lynch (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Who is us? Maybe I should open it to the use of any group in keeping with the sappy theme...hmmm, means I may have to produce a version with higher resolution should anyone wish to print it for some reason. It might make a cool iron-on... -- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay, no one else do this please. It can be done and it will be done, I just need some time to do it and the hands will indeed hold a pencil (I just checked with my real life pair of mecha hands). I am telling y'all -- bendy arms is where it's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, that is very nicely done! Both the lego and CGG. :) Steve (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent sculpture...though wouldn't it look better with dino tails? ;) (and regarding the sentiment....hey, I love you, man!) -- Thomas Main thomasmain@hotmail.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is ver nice, I like the sentiment, the design and everything. Cool, a worthy group or cause should or would be cool to adopt the logo. Hmmm....could it be us? Eric www.mylegomaster.com (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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Yes back and with a Mecha Creature! Oh I see how you used those red car seats on the legs/knees! Good colors too! Eric www.mylegomaster.com (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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(...) Very cool. I love the 'head'-- very expressive. I also like the colour scheme very, very much. I'd like to see a whole troup; variations in different configurations-- four leggers, small scouts, huge 'bulldogs'-- it just strikes me that it's a (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Military Question: Tanks and Motorcycles
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I don't know anything about how German motorcycles actually were used in WWII, but from my own limited military experience doing my national service in the Norwegian army, I can imagine how they might have been used. Often see them with a sidecar (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Knowledge base
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(...) have long (...) book and (...) etc. One (...) 1x4-1x2 (...) and (...) review). wouldn't the LUGNET pages be a good place for this? people could write their articles in their own pages, and an index page could either link or tranceclude them (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks Start planning for BrickFest 2002! The AFOL Community's Premier Fan Run Event! www.brickfest.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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The train group is currently talking about collaborating on a book. I have long thought that the community might want to develop a knowledge base of lego expertise. I envisioned this as a collection of articles rather than a book and It would (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !
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(...) version of Escher's Drawing Hands. (...) Nothing personal Froggy, but if you do cool work like this (the hands, not the sugar-coated sentiment surrounding them), keep feeling what you're feeling. :) thanks, James (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Magnetic Levitator
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(...) Four would be sufficient, but they'd have to be arranged in a tetrahedral formation, which I don't think can be readily done for geosynchronous satellites. There are more fundamental flaws with the idea, though. (You'd want some sort of (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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(...) Ah, well I like the legs and the body, and the shape of the gun. But the head with the big tongue looks kind of silly, IMO. But overall, it's a nicely built mecha. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | lugnet.mecha passed 5000!
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Just in case ya didn't notice.. ;-) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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(...) Very nice Joel! I like it when someone comes up with something original that is neither a mobile suit or a mech (example BMW). The whole thing looks great. Keep it up! Bobby (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mega Bloks Mechas
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(...) That sounds interesting. (...) :( "You know its sad but true!" (...) Is this still true? I couldn't help but notice the horroble quallity of the piece used in my newly acquired Tie Interceptor. I could be imagening things, but the new pices (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Thanks! Thanks! (...) Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! (...) Thanks again! ;-} (...) <<Joel>> (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very well put. And all too true. The ultimate builder's dream is that eventually some one company comes along that manufactures all of the good stuff from TLC, Ritvik, and the already defunct Tyco. Patents do expire after all... -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I beleive Eric summed up my thoughts on this one well: (...) Werd. And whoever finds more info gets two cookies (yes *two*- I must make the bestest offer) :^P --Kyle (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Must be, I have no clue what you're talking about. ;-) (...) Thanks! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That this is incredibly awesome! It reminds me of the 2 legged beasts from Tremors 2. Concidence? Nice job :^P (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Alll...lllright! go Joel! That's sweet! I really like it! The tongue is awesome, very clever, and I really like the dark grey fin (?) great work! Bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: G-meist goes public! well sort of,
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(...) yippers, :-) I have done shows (...) :-D (...) oh yeah, and amzing lego too, the guys at VLC are incredible builders,:-D I hope you continue to (...) hey yep, (...) bye Eric! and thanks for the kind words! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | New Mega Bloks Mechas
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I was in Toys R Us today hoping to come across some of the new 2002 sets or some small bionicle sets. Needless to say they're not there. Oh well. Anyways . . . As I was walking around I did notice some new sets from Mega Bloks and I have to say I (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks, but I really don't know if it's talent per se, :-) I just practiced lot's, and have gotten a bit better, but not NEARLY as good as all of the rest of the guys in .mecha. :-) Yes, your mecha received tonnes of attention! As I'm sure (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow! that Zaku is amazing! I love that! That's has the articulation and detail of a PGG, but in a package a few inches high! now that is the perfect hidden skeleton mecha, I can't get over how cool that thing is! That Zeta is very cool too, goes to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | I'm back, and with a new Mecha!
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The Military forces of Legonda, along with Canis Lupus Technologies have produced it's latest Mecha, "Sirius" (dog star). (URL) thanks! <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's SICK! Just SICK! Seek help...immediately... *URRGH!* *PUKE!* Matt (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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The frog has gone soft. See the proof here: (URL) I will feel better tomorrow... -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Hey guys, I have not forgot about getting the voting organized, I have just been very busy at work. My latest project will be complete by the 19th so I will have an update about the voting process by the 22nd. The Scrutinizer It is so wierd to be (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) AH! Ok, thanks for the clarification! Sorry for the misunderstanding. Look for some entries from me soon! :) thanks, James (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Hello, Maybe a misunderstanding in the rules for the ISCC causes less entries. There is the sentence: "Do not send in contributions that are already known, as we want original works." It only means, that the entries need to were unknown or were not (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.space) !!
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(...) Sun, I agree with you comments. I too thought that it was a picture of a toy. Damn I am stunned! I feel like I've been mecha sucker punched! Absolutely beautiful design! Later, Bryce (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | BT1 contest entry
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Here's my first entry into the building contest (category V: Large Air): Panther-X This vessel has two detachable pod ships, and a compartment in the middle which hides a worker robot. I definitely would've paid $39.99 for this set. :-) (URL) images (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) (URL) saw these yesterday morning, and I am still stuned by the RX-78GP03 DENDROBIUM . For all practical reasons, that thing is perfect! While the MSZ-006C1 Z_PLUS doesn't look like much, it has a very nicely executated transformation and I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The Germans did use motorcycles in combat - kind of a mobile light cavalry strike force. I'm not sure that they used them in conjunction with tanks. Hit and run missions or advanced strike teams to get to key locations. Not really stand-up (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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{cross-posting to get more info.] (...) Please forgive me if my memory is faulty in this area, I am by NO MEANS one of these people that can tell you the make and model of armaments, aircraft, battleships, etc. -- but I seem to recall the tank and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, looking at the houses across the street from mine, most of them seem to have roofs about as tall as a story. But then if it's a Tudor style, sometimes the roofs are much much steeper. I agree with Amy's comment to add dormers or gables (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thank you very much. Now, as to making it minifig scale, were you thinking of just changing the cockpit configuration, and maintaing the overall size, or were you thinking of scaling down the whole thing? In either case, all I've DATed is the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoa dudes, wow, dang. Who, what, how, where, yeow! SHHHHHAAAAAAWWWWWEEEAAATTTT!!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) really? hey, coolness. (...) aw, now you're makin' me blush. Thanks, Eric-- very much appreciated. stuart (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh, man, I saw these, too. I was completely astounded. Each one uses a number of unique building techniques-- that is to say, they each utilize assembly methods different from the next one. This is the thing that amazes me! It's not as if one (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The microfig dendrobium is fantastic, a beautiful origami. The old school combiner robot is super cool. I'd guess he had a high grade model as a reference to get the structural details, otherwise it becomes a very difficult design problem because of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, Woah talk about inexperienced. I've never built a house from my own imagination before. I never knew it would be this difficult. I have the exterior of a house built; It's roughly the shape of a rectangle, 44x30 studs, and 11 bricks high. I was (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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After Turkey day I braved the 6am shopping crowd. With a $5 Creator bucket and 2 Target SW value packs, my crew contrived these special MOCs: (URL) stage is the eponymous Tractor. Shows how much fun you can have with some hastily acquired Lego in (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I tried to reply to my message with the correct link about 5 min. after I posted, but it wouldn't go. Pretty neat, aint they, though! Ryan (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Tell me about it! When I saw these earlier today, I just about freaked as the accuracy of their designs. I'd love to have Glagla de-lurk to talk about these. -Dave legomecha@adelphiaNOSPAM.net (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The Gaogaigar is absolutely nuts!!! One of THE best Lego Mecha I have ever seen. I thought I was looking at a thumbnail of the toy before I zoomed in. sun (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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