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G-meist in the Mecha h-huh-house! Cold Mech. Winter battle, hmmmm a genre' I had not considered. You mighty supra genius! Come on G-meist - wow me. Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I looked up on Lugnet's set database and found only one set called "Pirate Island". It doesn't have a picture, but does have a reference to another pirate set. Unfortunately, that set has only one fig which has neither a pegleg nor a hook. So (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) You've got cold weather where you are? Lucky dog. and going ahead with my large mecha, which I have been puting off (...) Large? How large? Who else has large? Come on, put 'em up, put 'em up... stuart (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How do you measure that kind of thing, anyway? I mean, I believe you, I do.... But that is a sweet idea. I've found that those hinges are (perhaps like all things) more fragile in their manufacture now than they were, oh, fifteen years ago. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very clever Dr. Snead! That little slit just needs that wire huh...interesting! Another anadote (sp?) from the Dr.! So, you were able to get those poses using that technique, pretty neat. I always thought that your Mechs are so highly polished they (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you Rev. I'ts obtuse and I like it too! What's funny is I have a Giraffe head that might get the same treatment when I find it! As always thanks Rev. Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Eric, Well I'm torn between building a 'cold weather' mecha thing, winter combat and such, and going ahead with my large mecha, which I have been puting off since September, decisions, decisions, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey! That's a great idea. I'll give that a try and let you know how it goes. Thanks! -- abernat (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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Hey! Light Mecha huh, go for it! ....and then a Dragon? Your a great builder I look foward to seeing what you come up with Mr. Hall of Famer! Build on! Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've found that putting paper between the two pieces stiffens the joint nicely. However, I suspect your method allows for a greater weight load. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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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