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(...) The beam sabers are from the large deluxe transforming Gundam toys. It's fits pretty nice into a Lego piece surprisingly enough. The escala was kind of a test model. I'm working on a huge epic story type project which kind of combines old (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) a small model I came up with. I was inspired by the motorcycle seen in the anime _Akira_, and by [1] Kotaro Ono's scooters and a motorcylce [2] Ben Vaughan designed about three years ago. If anyone wants to use or modify this basic design, (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) But can they wear helmets? Do they even need space helmets? I'm rather partial to the Rock Raiders Jets minifig as a mech pilot, but then that's just because I really like that minifig :) She pilots almost all of my vehicles. Adrian (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> Absolutely incredible. I saw the thing on Discovery Channel one night, and your model is equally impressive. Well done! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Monkeys also fit in a 2-wide space. They'd make plausible pilots, with basically four hands and a prehensile tail. And let's face it- who doesn't want a race of superintelligent space monkeys piloting his mechs? -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Exactly! Greeblies for greeblies sake ends up with something that looks like a pile of clutter. Even when you use lots of them, you've got an art in making everything look like it should really be there, even if it is a shovel in most other (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You know what? I was just thinking of the same thing. I recently picked up a 2001 Racers set, and despite the overall sillyness of the set, it did occour to me that the little 2X2 monster driver would make a passable alien mech pilot, and take (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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One more question, Do you great builders of MOC's plan your mecha before you build? BTW if you want me to shut up till I show my talent( not saying you will or anything) just tell me, and I'll try. It's kind of hard not to comment. Oz (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Just wondering, what do you think are the best pilots for mechs. I just got a the LOM RPP and the alien is only 2 studs wide, making it comepletely unnesessary to make room for the arms, same with the battle droids(they can be used for other things (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Adrian! I tryed to use less (way less) greebles on this mecha, than on the MSP. Too much doesn't always make the model look better, unless you're say Mark Sandlin or Paul Hanson, then you can use as much as you want and end up with a (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh... ;-) (...) Thanks Stuart! (...) Yep, I didn't wanna overdo any of the detailing. (...) It was my pleasure! :-D (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is an extremely well designed web page! How do you get your pictures so that there's nothing in the background? I'm still trying to get cleaner backgrounds on my images, but it's a difficult process. Adrian -- www.brickfrenzy.com (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) minifig tools, etc) to add detail. Adrian -- www.brickfrenzy.com (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) "Wheeew, that was to close!" DaveG (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sun: WOW! After just a cursory glance, it was evidnet that the Foundry is the most stylin' of lego sites, with models to match! Simply stated, the clean design and professional MOCs make for a killer combo-- I'm envious, jealous, and inspired! I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) estimation. I am extremely impressed, as usual, by your attention to detail, colour, and form. This must be one of your larger creations, and yet the overall composition is not diminished by the increased real estate. Man! Going back to see it (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Maybe this isn't news to anyone but me. but I discovered (after taking apart my Alpha team underwater mech) that the 2x2 with technic pin on bottom has little click tabs and fits into the arm socket boxes as a click turntable. I atempted to redesign (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Ross, Weren't some tools like these shown in the backcovers of some 80's Technic sets? I sort of recall having used some tool like the first one to "expell" stuck parts (poor english, I hope you get the idea of what I'm trying to write). (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Sorry, yeah that wasn't a real clear picture. Here's how I used them (URL) and you can see the actual result bottom right corner of this pic (URL)I also usually have one of these (...) Don't s'pose you have any pics? I just remembered I also (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Larry, Looks Great! I think trains and WW should have been combined By TLG originally! I won't say much more as I'm a judge in this category, but I think your entry is very well done! Jon (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) realistic (...) Thanks! (...) what (...) that can't (...) the (...) rode (...) the (...) enormous (...) made (...) I know the advantages of crawler to carry huge weights on slippery ground. The problem in the model are the technic axles. The (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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"Holger Matthes" <matthes@fh-aachen.de> wrote in message news:GpBsyx.8AD@lugnet.com... (...) Holger, this is indeed a fantastic model. It is technically complex with realistic functions and the finish is very well done. ... (...) The treaded (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thank you Jon! It's those types of comments from fellow builders that pushes me to build on. (...) Thank you again. ;-D (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Geordan! I am always glad to hear your comments. ;-) (...) Heh... We'll see... (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears Michlug - (URL) Page - (URL) Store - (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Hi there! I saw this wonderful creation earlier today at brickshelf (slow day at work). I must say it's a very fine model! Good work! *sits back and wonder why germans and japanese ppl. tend to put the most effort in their models* /Tobbe (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Hi @ll, I build a Bucket Wheel Excavator as my entry for the 1st International System Creativity Contest at 1000steine.de (URL) maschine like this works in the brown caol district "Garzweiler" near Cologne and Duesseldorf in West Germany. It is 200 (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic) !!
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(...) Hi Stephen, Thanks for the feedback, its good to get some. I never really considered that about the engine block, however there is also that dome panel (from the back of the Sith Infiltrator) mounted on the back of the ship which pretendedly (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Or maybe the moral is to always check it in NS4.7, since if it works there, it'll work anywhere, since it dislikes errors. A very admirable quality, if you ask me. Jeff (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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"Mladen Pejic" <mladenpejic@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GpA69u.EF8@lugnet.com... (...) favorites out of all you mecha. In the past year I've gotten pretty sick of a lot of anime/manga and even some types of mecha. But anything I see built (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dear Larry, I think your town scene is excellent. Too bad Lego does not make extra large tan base plates - or did you intend for your streets to be paved? -Ben (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Yah! I love your site design, it is so clean and fresh... (...) Your two new creations rules, wow, the escala is awesome. Nice and thin. Are the beam sabers LEGO? I don't recognize them. I love the custom gundam, awesome. There is so much (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! This is awesome Mladen, Crap, the colours are so cool, they mix so well. Mmmmmmmm, big guns...;-) The inverted leg design just rules, and the red fins on the inside are sweet. I love the leg mounted missiles! and espeically since there is a (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Chris! Great stuff, as usual. Your characters are very unique and full of personality, and I'm still in love with your Wizard's tower. One question, though. I've been waiting forever for you and Shiri's characters to have a nice crossover (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...Nice! Nice keeping with teh MekTek motto of affortable mecha. looks very clean and tough. I wanna see some more close ups! --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ** Note everyone that this is ONLY for people who entered the contest. ** If you didn't enter, you can't vote. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) ...Schweet! I particularly like the interiour. looks functional (if cramped). Tho the engine block doesn't look like it could really output enuf to power all those guns :-) tagged for jain's (but u knew that already! :-) (...) --- wubwub (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The rareness eh!? I substituted black on my BNSF covered hopper (are there green 1x1 bricks with a side stud?). I have TONS of the 1x2 brick rings, but they look ugly! Josh (gotta go pay for my 150 tan bricks!) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Some of the details I love: The tire for a cowling for the biplane. The grey hands representing ammo clips on the guns. The tires for big, fuzzy hats. Thanks a lot, I hope there's a part II. George (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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To all competitors. Here it is, the final ballot: (URL) note, we have extended voting to the end of day on the 8th of January to help make up for the long weekend. I wonder if Tom won much in Vegas? :-) Copy the ballot to an email fill it in and (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests) !
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(...) Larry, Nice town, I love the details and the storyline. George (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) through. I gotta make it short this time around, so: I liked your building a lot and especially how you made the circular wall work. The furniture is suh-weet! The colors were a bit bland, tho'. I like all your town stuff and this is one of (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Can you talk to how these tools help? Maybe a shot (slightly less blurry) of one being used to attach the pole? (...) These seem clearer as to intent. (...) I don't build tools much but I have in the past built fixtures/jigs. These are (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, netscape 4.7 totally sucks. However, netscape 6.2 (the latest version, based off the geko rendering engine and mozilla codebase) doesnt. (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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There is no </body> tag in there. Might be responsible the moral of the story is steer clear of NS4.7 (or any other flavor of netscape) and its patented Ugly Filter :) -- James Stacey ---...--- www.minifig.co.uk #925 - I'm a citizen of Legoland (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Works fine for me in mozilla 0.9.7 (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) All I see is a blank black page with a small banner at the top (using NS4.79). Perhaps there is an unclosed table or something? Jeff (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi All, I recently made these (URL) to attach the light poles to my bridge. They're one-off fairly specific tools, but made a big difference 'cos I had over 50 to attach, and wanted to make sure they were all nicely centred. I also usually have one (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Greg, I appreciate it. Yeah, the story is really the result of trying to figure out a way to link the biplane and statue together. I *really* had been planning on building some kind of German plane, but then a very nice Ju-52 was (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thanks for the nice comments, I appreciate it. I got my dk grey hands from the Boba Fett figure, if you can still find them around. Target was selling them cheaply a few weeks ago. And yeah, I guess it it is kind of funny, though the spelling (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thanks, I appreciate it. Yeah, I think Lego really blew it with the potential of Adventurers, but there's stil a lot that can be done with it. I'll definitely add more when I get a chance. Thanks, Gary (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thanks. Yes, this mobile platform (and the other two: [1] MAP & [2] MSP) were greatly inspired by the tank seen at the end Masumane Shirow's _Appleseed_ anime. For those who don't know anything about these magnificent mecha, read near the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mmmmm, evil death from above! Tasty! -Evil Jason (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.gaming)
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Very Appleseed... Very Nice... (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks a lot Mark! I'm glad the Grand Admiral approves of this design. (...) (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool. I like the action scenes. ^_^ ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Impressive. I dig the big guns. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow! Thanks for the high praise Tom. I hope you enjoy the rest of the images. ;-) (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark Sandlin <sandlin@nwlink.com> wrote in message news:sandlin-3112011...ink.com... (...) I (...) things. (...) spaces it (...) also a (...) ago, using the same model. After quite a few headaches, I ended up taking Bobby's advice and scrapping the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Gary, I thought your site was great! Super job in creating the statue and the plane. You have did a superb job with color and design. I would like to see more. Makes me miss the adventurers sets all that much more... Keep up the good work! Tom (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thanks, JT! I wanted so badly to debut a few city scene shots for the contest, but I ran out of time:-( I do have a preliminary layout in progress which fits in my basement which is based in design on the GMLTC module idea-- I am working on (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you! (...) Ah, yes, a line of green ended ones would be sweet! (and very prototypical for my area because the BN had that color scheme) Unfortunately, TLC doesn't make 1x2x2 green thin walls or ladders yet, and the green hand wrungs are (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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Mladen Pejic <mladenpejic@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GpA69u.EF8@lugnet.com... (...) now, I think many people are waiting for me to update a certain contest page... ;) ~ Tom (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Haha, that's cool. I was about to submit a base plate with a 1x4 on it as a Category 6, but then someone went and built a base, so that saved me the trouble of rendering one. ~ Tom (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad)
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Great looking bridge John, and a nice entry point for your layout. And speaking of layout, how is it coming together? Is there a real "layout" as of yet? I'm looking forward to seeing it. jt (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow! I really like your site! Aside from your wonderful models, the layout of your website is very appealing. As for the models, I've always been impressed by your Zaku models, and the Zaku factory gives them a very nice backdrop. I also like (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh, thanks for the kind words Sun. And don't worry, I'll always remain a bipedal mecha builder as well! ;-D (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! Amazing work Sun! The site layout & design is great. The models (Escala & the new Gundam one) are great. Can't wait to see more! (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) back, but I didn't get around to much. I only got to go to a Super Target :-(, but I managed to pick up a Women's Soccer Team on sale! I was really hoping to see the little red racer, I need a few, but I'll check K-Mart tomorrow. Anyways, (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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(...) the refinement and attention to detail of this model. There's a very "finished" quality to most of your designs and this model is no exception. sun (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I know it probably seem like a super lame set, but the Alpha Team Robot Diver ((URL) actually can make a pretty groovy rocket trooper. With a couple of changes you can get: A couple of closeups: (URL) Action: (URL) a few more, I'll be ready to rain (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.gaming)
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Ready for the start of a new year, The Foundry is live . . . (URL) find my creations under the showcase section. It's still rough around the edges and there are still things to be added but I believe a visit will be worth your while. just imagine (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) I'm glad. ;-) (...) Thanks Joel! Yup, the top area came out good. I was amazed how sleek it all ended up being. (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I got some dark grey hands with the stuntman in the LEGO Studios Backdrop set (1351). You might check some other sets in this theme to see if this is common with the stuntman figures. Greg (23 years ago, 2-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Did, very much... As usual the detail and building is top notch, but I have to say that the shape of this one really looks awesome. I especially dig the head and the cannons. The detail on the back is great too, I like the functional style it (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) and (...) No. The only reason why it stands is because of the fins. Also, since the upper legs face straight out, it allow the missiles located in each one of them to launch more easily. (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<snip> (...) <snip> Yeah, I guess that does make sense..the weight's supported closer to the center, yes? Now that I see the functionality of it, it's starting to make good sense. And the red fins do give it some flare. -Chris (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. (...) Yup, it was fun to build it like that. (...) Actually, out of the three mobile platforms that I have built this is the stablest one. Even on slick surfaces it remains sturdy. Anyways, I like it, and chose the design due to its (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) good; nice scheme. The body of this one is awesome, especially the cockpit. I like the upside-down construction of the cockpit, and the placement of the displays. I can't get into the legs for some reason...I think it's because the reverse (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Chris! The cockpit was the last and most headache-inducing thing I built... The guns were just made to be really long and smooth. (...) Of course! I break up all my models once I take pictures and LDraw them. ;-) (...) Great to hear (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) display on the top. I also like your two main cannons; it never ceases to amaze me how you continuously come up with new gun designs that work so well. I notice that the color scheme is similar to Dilur. Does this mean you took Dilur apart? (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I barely made my entry under the deadline, and I have another large project that I wanted to include also, but alas, it still needs work.... This bridge is modeled after an actual swing bridge over the Mississippi River,just south of St. Paul, MN. I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains) !
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(URL) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
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(...) Good point, NO!!! Checkout the rules (URL) The votes with the 'N' will not be counted it stands for "No Vote" :-) The Scrutinizer (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hi Greg, Nice job! What a collection of guys and ghouls. Some of them are very creative uses of common torsos, such as the green Armada guy, to create a very eerie, yet disturbingly normal minifig: (URL) also particularly like the dismembered (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu www.bldesign.org (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) I am waiting on Tom, once he confirms he has them all, I will finalize the ballot and let you all know (I want to make sure I use the same names as him). (...) have you seen the layout of the ballot? (URL) are 6 addresses, three are mine and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(Please set FUT's) Hi all, I got fed up with Geocities, so I moved. Topcities is home now. I also cleaned a lot of stuff up, and I hope I made everything easily navigable (is that a word?) Soo, now the specifics: For the CW'ers and castlefolk: New (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.castle.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Larry, I took three of your pictures and added a sky background to them, just to see how they would look. (You mentioned how much you liked my sky background on my Alpha Stinger.) With your permission, I can post some "before and after" shots (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Alpha Stinger - My ISCC entry (for under $14)
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(...) Thanks for the comments! I got the background by taking some hi-res shots of the sky with a digital camera. That way, I can be assured of a non-copyright violating, royalty free (and original) backdrop for my pictures. It turned out pretty (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) details from the predominately grey building. I think you pulled off the grey + yellow combination rather well. Good luck in the contest, although like you said yourself - some of these castle entries left me speechless. -- Pawel (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) especially like the background, where did you get it and how big is it? It beats those sheets I used. (...) build with is very creativity enhancing... I know I get in a rut because I have so many parts to work with, I get mental blocks... (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! Most of the credit for the minifig arrangements including some of the special touches (did you catch the minifig child being hugged by her mom?... (that's thanks to Gringotts Bank and the new stubby legs) are due to my daughter Taya. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Hey, Patrick I really quite like this-- it's an incredibly challenging task to set for yourself, but you've done an admirable job. The ship forms are particularly nice, flowing into each other aerodynamically. The mecha is quite good, too, but I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Geordan. The objectives were to make something that (obviously) looked something like the source material, and in a span of time that suited an 8-year-old brain. Like 2 or 3 hours. Well, it was fun! Thanks for commenting. stuart (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, I see a number of 11th hour entries for the contest, and I cant wait to look at them. The ones already on Tom's contest page have been a treat to see and an inspiration. Will there be a notice when all the models have been added to the contest (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Good work. The buildings are all pretty neat. Heck you even used yellow. With grey though, I'll have to try that sometime. You have a nice variety of old-style cars. Only thing that seems odd is that Smith probably makes more money upstairs (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Adventurer's ISCC Entry
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(...) <snip> (...) You did a great job with this. I like the story actually, the use of the letter idea is neat. I want to know what happens now. As for the models, the plane looked good. The temple was great. The statue was nifty. I like how the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) My wife and I loved your site. To me, the story has a comedic tone like the Simpsons, and would be the type of show Homer Simpson would watch on his TV set. It's a serious storyline, but the dialog and slightly whimsical nature of the pictures (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Nice creations and layout! I like how the building style and color scheme "fit together" to form a cohseive scene. The photography is also stellar! Mark Chan (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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