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I've been thinking that the spearheads from a pair of minifig spears are about the right shape and size for a minifig elf's ears... ;-) Now that I have a Dremel tool, I've been thinking of doing this myself (for elves for CastleWorld, in my case). (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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Great stuff, Eric. @8^) I'm not really a fan of mecha, but nevertheless, your work just blows me away. And this one's right up my alley. Nice. (...) I am both running and hiding from your new creation. -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dude, that pic reminds me of the opening scene of "Terminator 2", where the skull is all in the fire... And are those witch hats I see being used as horns?!? Off the HOOK!!!! Can't wait to see the rest... Later, Chris (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've been working on a couple of things. Mostly, doing more R&D on joint systems. Here's a new (?) way to stiffen those 1x4 plate hinges: 1) Find yourself som wire. My guess is that it should be between 20 and 18 gauge wire. I don't know for (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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YES! First time I saw that MOC, I thought, it needs missiles! And lo and behold! Missiles! You did a great job, my friend. Last time I saw Wing Commander, I was even thinking, I should make a Rapier out of Lego.... but then I fo'got, and you beat me (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'd love to see your suggestions. I just hope I'll have the parts for it. (...) the Rapier came about as a result of a suggestion from a friend. he asked how many legos I had, and when I told him "60 Gallons" (I doubt I will ever even TRY to (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Whoops! Oh, sorry, Eric, I meant to point you here: (URL) for all the inspiration! ;^) (and thanks for the good words!) stuart (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks to the efforts of Mark Sandlin and Chirs, I've been inspired to build a light mecha. I have to flesh out the arms and built the legs. It should be finished later this week. After that, I'm going to work on my dragon. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoa! what the heck is that!?! Oh man! Dude you are one of my favorite builders, if you say this is gonna rock the 20inch zone...awwwww hubba hubba! WHAT IS IT! IT LOOKS LIKE ITS ON FIRE! MECH MECH MECH! Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Right on Hallman! Welcome to the Dark Side! Go for it!!! Build on! Bayaaaaakaaaa-kooo!!! Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I don't know if it's subtantial ,but it's big! I'm nearly (nearly!) done something I've been puttering with for, oh, almost two months now. (URL) the 20" barrier thanks to careful study of the work of Mssers Cooper and Sophie in (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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*taps mike* Hello? he-hello? Hi my name's rick.. *Crowd: HI RICK* I am experimenting with click hinge legs for a heavy weapons mecha. a trio of legs with three BF guns. :) Rick (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"The road goes ever on and on" "Down from the door where it began" Nobody noticed this LEGO version of Bag End yet? Love the oustide, the inside could use a bit more detail. I would I had that much green.. Here you go: (URL) creator has some more (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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Thanks Mark. Well, we haven't had our game yet (it's not until the middle of next month - I'm notoriously lax in having my forces ready in time, so I'm starting early). When we do, there should be a fair amount of pics. I thought about using hinges (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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LOL!! Ha I got you beat, I'm making one using those flower pedals and a minifig hand. Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm building a nano mecha using only one piece, a dark grey 1x1 plate. It's about half finished ;-) "K" (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I thought this was a fine first mech. The next few things you might want to work on is softening up the edges a little bit, and make the legs a little more mobile. Legs that are perpetually stuck facing straight forwards give a mech a strange look I (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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Thanks Chris. Oh it's psychological warfare alright. We anticipate that, while the enemy is laughing their heads off, our regular forces will sweep in and decimate their defenses. Victory is to the bunny. *** I'm still working on construction. This (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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BRING IT ON! The Red-Rabbit mech can run sooooo fast, the Nesquick Bunny will only see a blurring red streak... as it runs pell-mell in retreat. D'oh! -Evil Wayne ___...___ "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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Very nice. I love the detail and small size of it. I think it's a little mono chromatic for my tastes though. Good job! Mark Neumann (URL) to the Snow Leopard Clan (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What's going on? What's everyone building? Anything in the works? Who's Mech is next? Chime in, what are you guys working on? (This is my effort to add some substance to our forum) Legomaster (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | The Elemechaphant still rocks!
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The Elemechaphant still rocks over all of you! Run or hide if you can! (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: new Mecha HSM-015C Colossus Cannon type
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(...) model kits and acquiring the "eye" for mecha design. The Colossus seems more related to a Dom than Zaku I think. "K" (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I would do it but I dont currently have access to a camera and the needed parts arent in ldraw yet. The fig is as folows: take the pirate captain from the pirate island (has a hook hand, wooden leg, pirate hat and a yellow torso). Then replace the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates)
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Hello, I'd like to customize a minifig by giving it pointed ears like Mr. Spock. Anyone have any ideas on what to use and how to attach them? Thanks in advance! -abernat (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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(...) ......... ARTHUR: Keep me covered. BEDEVERE: What with? ARTHUR: Just keep me covered. TIM: Too late. ARTHUR: What? TIM: There he is! ARTHUR: Where? TIM: There. ARTHUR: Behind the rabbit? TIM: It is the rabbit. ARTHUR: ... You silly sod. TIM: (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Modulex Mosaic: Calista
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(...) Ah, spilling the beans perhaps? Statue of Liberty maybe? At any rate, fabulous work once again! I can't wait to see it at BricksWest! Derek (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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I'm having a lot of trouble with your web page, but I don't know why. The pictures on the other pages come out fine, but on the main page, none of the buttons come up. Anyway, I like the JT-90. It's got a classic space feel to it, but with a modern (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) piston-type things, or to connect odd angled stuff from Geordan Hankinson (I hope I spelled your last name right Geordan :-) -Chris (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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Wayne, cool little fella for a mass-produced Brikwars army. But I think there's a few too many colors in there for my tastes. Plus, I'm not a big fan of those dome plate thingies for feet. But I do like the form of the legs, and the ears give it (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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| | Re: New MOC: Maelstrom light mecha
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(...) Thanks John. Yep, that's an arm mounted grenade launcher. The best way I've found for doing these little ones is to find out where the pilot will be, then build outwards from him, while maintaining a constant proportion. BTW, it stands around (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Fire Cricket
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(...) Nifty. I like the cockpit and how you used the Kopaka swords. -Chris (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 02/25/02
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(...) bionicle head. My favorite part is definitely the arms. Nice tanks on the back too. -Chris (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool stuff John! Like Mladen, I thought Gundam when I saw it. Very Zaku-esque. I really like the legs, and that gun is cool too. -Chris (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I wouldn't go that far. :-) But thanks. (...) Yeah, I saw that...I like it. Cool poseability, especially in the back. Definitely one of the hardest places to articulate. I came up with an interesting spinal column idea that I'll have to take (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice Job, Wayne! It's got all the basic requirements of a 'mech'-thin legs, big feet, joints and guns. As basic as it is, that seems to be a great starting point for something larger in the future. As much as I like the ears, I'm not sure they fit (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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| | WW1 Subchaser and Yacht
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Greetings .military builders, My name is Kenneth Tam and this is my first post to your neck of lugnet. I post regarding a storyline both Austin Bailey and I are working on -- I won't say much, but it has a great deal to do with Great War and WWII (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I love the little mecha that are so small that you have to have the minifigs head inside the mecha's head. (unfortunally I have yet to successfully build one myself) I really like the porpotions and massing of this, it makes it look bigger (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: new Mecha HSM-015C Colossus Cannon type
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I like it, John! ;-) It has a very Gundam-inspired design (reminded me of a Zaku actually). It's cool how all your mecha retain similar design features. Your choice of colours was good too. I like the weapons too, however I think back-mounted cannon (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think it's pretty cool, infact I would encourage you to make more. I like the main cabin or upper part of the Mech. Hey make sure your Mech wins in the game! Uphold the honor of the Mech group! We shall send re-inforcements!...ok getting carried (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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| | Re: new Mecha HSM-015C Colossus Cannon type
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John, kool, I always like the stuff you come up with, and this one is cool! Dang, I'm gonna go look somemore! Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey the Oragomi Mecha Master strikes again! Look'n good gotta go stare somemore! Legomaster BTW - Chris I rose to your challenge, I made a little one myself! (URL) kinda silly though.... (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ahhh, I'm not a good friend! I didn't see this one! Hmmmm, clean, neat, kinda small, but not that small.... Yes indeed a new addition to the Snowleopard Clan! Good deal. Man I hav'nt made a "Walker Mech" since: (URL) those curtains! Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ahhh- I'd like to see some pictures of it in action, I looove brikwars write-ups with pictures. You are taking pictures, right? >as a fast recon mech. (...) Actually, interesting is a better word... With brikwars, every thing is silly. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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Haha - very cute! I like what you did on a very small scale and the details like the stormtrooper trap. :) -- Marc (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | My First Mech
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I know it's not anything spectacular, but it's my first attempt at making anything mech. I built it for an upcoming BrikWar game as a fast recon mech. I think I'm justifying the "ears" as heat foils to help bleed off the access energy it generates (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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| | new Mecha HSM-015C Colossus Cannon type
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After about 6 months I have new Mecha to show. Here is the HSM-015C Colossus Cannon type. (URL) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Fire Cricket
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(...) awwww, soft! :^) (...) care to elaborate? I'm not sure I follow. When I made the Bullfrog hardsuit, I used clickhinges to get the front plate to 'snap' right up to the body-- worked pretty well! But what kind of channel do you mean? I'm not (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Moc: Academy of Music
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I've added a new building to my town layout. Its modeled after the now demolished Academy of Music in Kalamazoo Michigan. The original was designed by Louis Sullivan himself and opened in 1883. It was torn down in 1967. My building is three stories (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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| | Re: New MOC: JT-90 Stryker
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In lugnet.space, Chris Maddison writes: [Snip] (...) idea. I've always liked designs like that. Keep up the good work! -- Mark Nelson LCC Command: (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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| | New MOC: Maelstrom light mecha
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Hi all, I took the cockpit design of the Erghiez, and expanded on it, Heavy Gear-ized it, and came up with the Maelstrom. Check it out on the mecha page. -Chris (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Hi all, Here's the JT-90 Stryker; a jeep-type ground vehicle. It holds a driver and gunner, and is a useful field combat craft. I based this one off the Warthog from HALO, but I wanted a one-seater, so here she be. Find it on the groundcraft page. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: New MOC. Black Eagle Mech
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(...) Thanks for the reply! I am toying with some other citters in my mind... we'll see. (...) Always do. Build on. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Fire Cricket
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(...) Thanks Yeah, I was thinking of a mecha that sort of hugs you when you get into it. I don't know if the pics really capture it but the front pieces have a channel to go in so everything fits nice and snug. It's nice to get some feedback on this (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 02/25/02
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(...) Yeah. But if I had covered the pilot completely it would bulk up the front more than I'd like. (...) Thanks. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 02/25/02
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(...) sweet to (...) Thanks very much! I was trying very hard to keep this one small. I think I did ok on size. Unfortunately I built it with Mark N's pieces at his house, so I can't keep it. :^( I still chuckle when I look at the last picture. ;^D (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: TBB the Tiny Blue Bot
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(...) Ha, no fair! So the Legomaster now has his own army of construction bots standing ready for the construction of his next mecha! The Blue Bots of myth and legends, the one who controls their power gains unlimited construction abilities (sorry, (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 02/25/02
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(...) once more, small mechs are not my specialty, but this one looks really sweet to me! In fact, I can honestly say that this is now my favorite of all small mobile suits. It is small, and yet it still has its own "personallity". Me likes a lot; (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC. Black Eagle Mech
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(...) Not only interesting but quite sizable as well, very nicely done :) (...) With so much said about this model, I don't think I can provide any new constructive commentary. I am looking forward to your next creations, I like mocs build out of (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.space)
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| | Et In Arcadia Lego - MOC: Triumvirae
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(URL) new MOC the Triumvirae LMKWYT thx much -paul (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Nebuchadnezzar Hovership from The Matrix
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serves you right for building such a wonderful moc don't ever do it again ;-) -paul (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | PT-Boat made from "Police Patrol" boat hull....
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Here it is, something I've been working on for a little while. It's a PT-Boat, the classic ship from World War II, made from a Police Patrol set hull. It's not exactly to scale for a real PT-boat, but it has a similar armament and look. check it out (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Nebuchadnezzar Hovership from The Matrix
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(...) Wow. 2 days after publication, and I've completely obliterated my bandwidth allowance :) I have a 100 meg/day bandwidth limit before I get charged extra, and today alone (Saturday) y'all transfered over 1 GIG of data. I think it's time to link (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Micropolis update
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Paul, Beautiful!!! :-) Where did you find those Astromech Droid (R2-D2) Legs in Grey? ("(URL) the bottom of the skyscraper...) Or, is that really White? Thanks, Franklin (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fire Cricket
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I like this one. Deceptively simple, but expressive nonetheless. Fabulous cockpit arrangement-- I really like how the sides and top close in. Fab colours, too! stuart (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: TBB the Tiny Blue Bot
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wow! I have a theory: I think lazy LBBs created the TBBs, to cover up for their lax work habits. Either that, or Eric's clearly lost his mind. Then again, maybe it's the rest of us that are mad.... Fantastic use of otherwise forgotten pieces, Eric! (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | "Ideas" update
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added into my "Ideas" folder a sliding plate door that is studs on both sides (and thus can be nicely detailed) (URL) always, LMKWYT -paul (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Micropolis update
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updated Micropolis (URL) some pics of an innaresting SNOT construction (city_center pics) -paul (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | xmas repost (did u miss these?)
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howD all, things were slow over xmas and so I'm reposting some stuff since I'm not sure what got seen or not. added a engine into my "Ideas" folder (URL) new li'l microship i made (URL) found a use for those darn showshoes, a new chair called (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Ewok Diorama
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Tried my hand at a diorama after getting some ideas while fooling around with Bionicle masks. One of the masks just screamed to me, "I am the Ewok Fertility God!!!" (URL) Ewoks were doing a weekly ritual visiting thier idol. Abnor decided to rub the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Nebuchadnezzar Hovership from The Matrix
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(...) Stop it, y'all are going to give me a big head :) (...) I've actually started thinking about how I'd do a sentinel, and I think I know how I'd do it, but I have another couple of projects on the table before then. I'm actually sort of going to (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: TBB the Tiny Blue Bot
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LOL! First off, AWESOME story; I can just picture all of that happening. ;-D Second, what an interesting little robot you go there Eric. The parts usage is phenomenal; I saw steering wheels, those small wheels used for carts, even LOM alien legs (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Nebuchadnezzar Hovership from The Matrix
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In the words of Keanu Reeves: "Woah." Awesome job, dude, I'm really impressed! :) Dan (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 02/25/02
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(...) Yes, it somewhat looks like a converted civilian model or test prototype with the seeming gaps in frontal armor protection. Light mecha rely on speed for protection but their ease of deployment will likely put them on "peace keeping" missions (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Modulex Mosaic: Calista
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Yeah... I should learn not to mention these things on Slashdot, I guess. A few mirror sites have been constructed by determined /.-ers. Here's one: (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Keppler Industries update: F/A-404 C Biggun
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Jon Palmer <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:GqBrw1.6po@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Amen to that! Viva the asymmetric! ~ Tom (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | TBB the Tiny Blue Bot
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If you look real quick you can just barely see them. They scurry and jump around, in and out of the Lego Area in a blink of an eye. Was it a TBB!?! :O When the LBB's are cleaning and sorting, they are a joyous creation and thusly sometimes the LBB's (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mark's Lego Creations Update 02/25/02
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Looks like everything came together real good in this one, real nice. Like it all just sort of happened. You made it work. Good looks all around, must be cool to have it around. Build on! Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Man, I'm going to need somthing stronger than MILK before I take this all in.... That's it! We can all stop making space mocs now and start building other themes! The bar has been set! :D Amazing, in all it's drool-over-ness. Simply D-BEST. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Eric, You might consider uploading your pics to Brickshelf and then deep linking them into your webpages (that's expressly permitted for everyone with LEGO related content). That way, more people would see your work, They would appear exactly the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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Furthermore... I've added some more trivia to the bottom of my webpage that answers this and a couple other questions about the mosaic's composition. eric (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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Good question, Jennifer. Besides the lines: CALISTA ERIC HARSHBARGER JANUARY 2002 which act as a signature, there are a few words that popped up randomly... none greater than four letters long: FULL FILL NOUN are the ones I remember. There may be (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) properly. Tell me - got anything spelled in there besides your name? (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) and all was good. (...) mecha. I was picturing armies of minifigs bouncing across the battlefield in these things screaming, "Bonzai!!! Ker-chirp!!!!" in the mike. I also took some photos of the two mecha together. See them here: (URL) were (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Stacks and stacks of 1x1 plates aren't structurally sound, though you could make it 2 studs thick and use clear 1x2 plates tied through to the front layer. That makes it twice as expensive, though, and still not overly solid. What you really need to (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yep. I actually got the idea last night. I had gone to Mark's house to take him some Appleseed manga that I had borrowed, and I was looking at some Buy-onicle parts in one of his bins. I looked at one of the masks and said "This would make an (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) funny, i thought cornice as well, but I haven't purchased any of those parts or sets to try it out. looks excellent, i'll definiately try that if i get the chance someday. somebody, should set up an ftx page (off of build.arch?) to showcase (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I actually have been considering this for some time. Last year I started buying 1x1 red-trans bricks and plates (I have several hundred of each currently)... Nothing has come to fruition yet. eric (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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uh, wow. perfect in every way specially the goop spouts in the dining room... -paul p.s. where'd u get the designs and info to do this? (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'll keep my eyes open. By the way, I just had a SPLENDID idea for a LEGO mosaic, and since I'm a newbie, and much better at coming up with great ideas than actually executing them, I'm going to give my idea to you, maestro: Create a mosaic in (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Dude that kick ass. Very nice. The lettering aspect totally makes the piece. FWIW, I've found if you pre-dither an image (in Photoshop or whatever) to the number of levels the mosaic will be in, you'll get really nice gradients that reduce the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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Paul, Thanks for the comments. The Audrey Hepburn mosaic is the work of Henry Lim, a friend of mine, and accomplished LEGO builder (he's also the other co-owner of the Modulex bricks I mentioned on my webpage). As per my FAQ, the Pixelego program I (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Eric, Nice work on Calista! A favorite mosaic for me is the Audrey Hepburn eyes/mouth (not sure whether that's yours or not). I just renewed my interest in LEGO and have been fascinated by your work. I live in NYC and plan to visit the site (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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Thanks, so I take it you'll be interested when I do a wolf and raven mecha? More things for the idea docket. I'm still fooling with a diorama too. Got to settle on a story. You know what I mean? <<heh, also got to dismantle some stuff. Too much Lego (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.space)
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Thanks, so I take it you'll be interested when I do a wolf and raven mecha? More things for the idea docket. I'm still fooling with a diorama too. Got to settle on a story. You know what I mean? <<heh, also got to dismantle some stuff. Too much Lego (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.space)
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Looks great Eric, I was wondering when I would see what you finally decided to do with those bricks, very cool indeed!! jt (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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WOW! Very impressive. As someone who is currently doing a pop art mosiac using standard 3033 type bricks (40 tubs worth of them!), I gotta say how impressed I am at with yours. I sometimes get frustrated with my mosiac, but having to make sure you (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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Mark Sandlin and I were fooling around last night and did a two hour build-a-thon inspired by the bionicle masks. Here's my contirbution. (URL) Neumann (URL) of the Snow Leopard Clan (23 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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