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Awesome! that is sweet! The feet are spooky, like they could be used for kicking holes in the side of enemy spacecraft or something, cooooool You got the studless construction going as well too, awesome! :-D The likeness to the wolf is cool, but yet (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heya Chris! (...) Thanks dude! (...) LOL! Yeah, I've really have been giving enough thought to those areas lately. I've just sorta built simpler, smoother shapes. I'll take your comments into account new time I build. (...) Yeah, but even with (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) My favorite part of this mecha is the use of the yellow pod fins as chest vents. It never ceases to amaze me how you come up with creative uses for different parts. I also like what you've done with the rounded bricks. I'm using these more (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LOL! Yeah, but I think in space it'd be pretty easy to do (due to zero-g). ;-) (...) Thanks. (...) Hmmm... Yeah, but I sorta like the level of articulation my mecha have. I've tried several times to add more articulation to my mecha, but the (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello! check out my replica of Count Dooku's lightsaber from AOTC! (URL) to Stuart Immonen who inspired me alot to build this with his replica sabers: (URL) used this picture here: (URL) my main reference, There is also a pretty good pic of it in (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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(...) it takes a few minutes, just hold on, then you'll see, it's slow, but worth the wait, you will be obliterated!" I really like the big missile launcher box with the doors. Hey, you're getting complacent in your joint technology ;-) You know (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dang that is so cool, I have always liked that design. BTW I gotta get you linked up from my Web-Site. I'm gonna do that. I have always like your site as well. Cool. Later Legomaster www.mylegomaster.com (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Right on. (...) Hey, I appreciate that. I am in the process of making instructions for the Little Bot Series. It may be a good place for you to start. The LB's have some simple and commonly used building techniques that may help you with a (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Thank you for saying so, Eric. BTW, I've told you in person before, but I'll say it again here-- I'm pretty much a train and town guy, but after seeing your work IRL at BricksWest, I was so inspired that I decided that one day I would *have* (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Wow, that is so nice looking. I really enjoy seeing the Buildings you come up with. Excellent work, I look forward to more in the future. Legomaster www.mylegomaster.com BTW - Forgive me, do you have a web-site of your own where I can see more of (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) Thank you, Jon. Each window uses 2 of these: (URL) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) thingy(dont know its name), and a exhaust pipe from a the highly detailed x-wing set. Oz Oh its fun to be smart, or at least to think I am, bectha I failed my semester tests. I hate Mlcad , but I will have a mecha out by next fall or in a few (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: IP Contest Entry #2
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Uh, my bad, I didn't mean to annoy or upset anyone, I was attempting see how many visits each moc I create gets with my counter. I promise from now on I will direct link. I appologize for any trouble. out tk (...) Yes. (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: New Mecha and LDraw File
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(...) LOL! Thanks Rob. (...) Yup. ;-D Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) real-world sort of way though, and it works for the mecha. Nice job on the knee joints, pretty well concealed. (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha and LDraw File
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THanks Gil! ;-) (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice. Very nice. I really like the innovative ways you use all those parts. Just wondering what parts you used for the window sills? It looks great! Jon h (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Copying parts from mecha
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(...) Most of us will not care, but it'd be polite to drop the orginal builder an email asking permission. More than likely you'll get the go ahead. --Kyle (URL) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Copying parts from mecha
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is it okay to copy some parts, like legs or guns, from some other well known mecha. there isn't anylaw against that sort of thing is there? (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha and LDraw File
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Wow. Beautifully elegant design. Wow. Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New Mecha and LDraw File
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New Mecha: "Joker" Aerospace/Land Warfare Mecha (URL) LDraw File: "Wolf" Long-Range Attack Mecha (URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | The Minifig Generator pic specs
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(...) I would love to try. Correct me if I'm wrong. Background color: R224,G234,B254 Dimensions in Pixels: Head: 142x102 Start neck at pixel 46, end at 102 Torso: 142x72 Start waist at pixel 32, end at 114 Legs: 142x88 (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: IP Contest Entry #2
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(...) Very true. The link is underlined in all normal browsers ;-) (that was an atempt at humor).. But I agree, a different color would be better. I dunno. What can I say? I have a (...) Good point, but since I am on a broadband connection I didn't (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: IP Contest Entry #2
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(...) I'm sure it's a matter of opinion, but since you asked... The word "two" looks like every other word in that sentence in Opera. Maybe my underlined links are turned off (why yes, they are!), but I do recall running my cursor over the line of (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Build-a-Bot by Eric Sophie
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Hi all, I find this link has tremendous learning value: (URL) is near to a building tutorial. Thanks to Eric Sophie, Damien (URL) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: IP Contest Entry #2
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Try lcicking ont he word two in the latest news update. Or you could just click here: (URL) it really that hard? (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Lego Citizens featured!
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(...) I'll go do that now, I'm slowly going though it all... Josh (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) not wish to to have to locate it on your site by trial and error. -- The Ice Worm (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Lego Citizens featured!
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(...) Why are they all so happy? :) Josh, congrats on the new camera. I really like the CAT. Do you plan on posting pix of your trucks from a while back? (snow plow, sander etc). Best, Jonathan (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Lego Citizens featured!
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Josh & All, (...) Starbuck's or not. : ) Scott "Takes The Coffee Beanery anyday over SB" S. -- (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | ¿Eye Part?
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¿Does anyone recognize the part used to make the eyesocket of the "RAM" mini-bot in the May-June LEGO club magazine page 14? Must be logged in to view the Lego Club instructions: (URL) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Lego Citizens featured!
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Just thought I'd note that I've added a section with picture of some interesting people around my town. More to come soon... (URL) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Shocktrooper - version 3.0
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Nice changes, I like the hand redesign the best. The new click fingers and bulky forearms look alot better. I like the Shocktrooper Evolution pic too. It shows how your work has grown. out tk (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Ice Planet Entry: Snowman
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Hey can you bring the Snowman over, I have a can of crushed pinnapple I want to open. 8) The feet on that bad boy are nice. Very stout and beefy design. out tk (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: New MOC: Absolute Zero turbocycle
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The wing/cycle idea is interesting indeed. I like the overall shape and form. One little teeny part bugs me, the struts leading to the front tire are a little plain. Other then that I think it rocks! out tk (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | LUGCO meeting highlights 5/18/02
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Hi all. David 'Fuzzy' Gregory, Todd Trotter and myself all gathered at Michael Daniel's house in Oklahoma city this saturday. Here are some highlights: Todd told us to assemble a small army of 11 'soldiers' for some sort of activity. It turned out (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.sports, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: IP Contest Entry #2
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Gotta love those little mobile units. Fun design..... Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Shocktrooper - version 3.0
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(...) A few notes on the design of the Shocktrooper: I took a largely Technic system-based approach to this MOC- about 80% of the elements in it are of a pure Technic or semi-Technic nature. I'm very satisfied with the overall look of the model. I (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | A turbocycle, a mech or 2, and a tank
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Here's a couple teaser pics of stuff i've done recently. The pics are crappy, so i'm going to have to put off more pics until i improve the lighting situation. After that, i'll post some detail shots. About the models: The turbocycle- i took (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) lol Got to give credit where it is due-- that particular idea was my son's:-) All the different parts used in the facades are (...) Thanks! (...) Ahh, therein lies the rub. I *haven't* even started collecting yet. The idea came before the (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) Good Gravy, those buildinga are incredible. I would never have thought to use binoculars for window cornace. All the different parts used in the facades are as close to real in anything I've seen in Lego. "Mini-Fig Legs!!!" ROFL. Great Work, (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | IP Contest Entry #2
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New polybag moc. DOS 002 Powder Jet. Take a look. (URL) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Quick Review 1374 Green Goblin, Quick thoughts 7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit & 7153 Jango Fett's Slave
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Quick Review 1374 Green Goblin, Quick thoughts 7133 Bounty Hunter Pursuit & 7153 Jango Fett's Slave I 1374 Green Goblin Studios Spider-Man set Although I was a Spider-Man reader back in the late sixties and moving forward in time, it's been a long (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | DNA Model Using Technic Parts?
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Does anyone have any good ideas for constructing a model of DNA? I'm looking for construction ideas to create a "functional" model. It is preferable that the model can be manipulated from a ladder shape to the normal helical DNA shape (i.e. (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) Didn't consider that (I'm kind of a suburb guy) Perhaps I'll have to put a box on the roof where falcons can live! >:-) (...) Sand red... I forgot that I've built a little apartment out of sand red and never took pics-- I should do that (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Massive FoundryDX Update
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(...) I really like the new site layout, although I miss the levitating gundam... Your site has a really clean, professional layout to it. Most companies I've seen don't have such clean layouts... As for your models, well, you know how I feel about (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) Very nice. I think the idea of using the legs is great, although I would have tried to make the cornice more prominent by having it protrude by 1/2 or a full stud and making it a different color. I like the window architecture, looks great (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: 2ND ANNUAL GALAXY ENFORCER CONTEST
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(...) ALL RIGHT! Now I get to defend my title of "Galaxy Enforcewr with smallest wings!" Sweet, what evil can I reap this year... GREG~ Evil reaping isn't a chore...it's a labor of lo...um, EEEEeeevil! (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Massive FoundryDX Update
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(...) Sun, First your models impressed me, now the simple beauty of your site and the absolut professional look of your kits purely inspires me. Absolutly fantastic! May I make some future model suggestions? I would really like to see how you'd (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) So what you are saying is "nice pants"? ;-) Thanks, Bruce. Yes, necessity truly is the mother of invention; I went to Bricklink and did a search for all of the available parts in dark red and went from there. I doubt that I would have come up (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: 2ND ANNUAL GALAXY ENFORCER CONTEST
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(...) Bob, I tried checking your contest site but get this message: "Sorry, this site is temporarily unavailable! The web site you are trying to access has exceeded its allocated data transfer. Visit our help area for more information. Access to (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New MOC: Red Building
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(...) the different ways you added detailed textures. That use of mini-legs is truly inspired. Bruce (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Massive FoundryDX Update
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Yes, Very nice site, I'm not bothered by mechas but everything else is exactly along the lines I would like to go with professional MOC retail (but probably better!) Tim (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Massive FoundryDX Update
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(...) You've got all the right elements: clean professional web site, nicely sized well-designed models that cater to anime fans, plans on CD, even the boxes for your kits look good. Very impressive. Though it clashes with Mladen's idealism ;-), I (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | 2ND ANNUAL GALAXY ENFORCER CONTEST
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(URL) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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| | New MOC: Red Building
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Nothing too earth-shattering here, but I did have some fun with the use of different textures (with some creative assistance from my son Ross). Check out the facade across the top-- all minifig legs:-) The uh, rear is even better-- looks like a moon (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Wow
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Nice Merry-Go-Round... (URL) interesting creations on the site as well (like the jumping dolphins). (This is something I stumbled upon while looking for something else) Ray (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: How do collect?
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(...) Hi, I build mostly in a castle theme, but I buy across themes for pieces and minifigs that fit my building plans. Often this is outside of pure Castle, e.g. Star Wars and Harry Potter have good parts for my purposes, and I got some Western (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Ice Planet Entry: Snowman
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Okay...I've got to get in the game on this little adventure. This is yet another great entry...amazing what a little competitive spirit can do, eh? This looks 'cool' as can be Chris - IP colours and everything! Really nice job. Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Ice Planet Contest Entry: Glacial Spike
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Right on! Now if TLC had some IP2002 sets like this, maybe I would have purchased more than the 1 I did! Have turbocycle, will travel. Cool. Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: How do collect?
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Scott & All, (Gotta like those Scott's!) : ) (...) The only odd question is the one that is not asked. (...) No. I buy a multitude of different sets, depending on price and part selection. EX: Soccer, Studios - Don't like the theme, but the parts (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | How do collect?
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I know this is an odd question but I am curious how everyone collects? Do you collect just the sets you like? Do you collect a favorite "system"? Do you collect just the systems you "MOC" in? Do you collect sets more for "parts shopping" rather than (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: TKOI Create a Creature Contest Judging Delayed
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(...) Don't stress over it. I was just worried that it had been dropped due to the relatively small number of entries. Bruce (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Massive FoundryDX Update
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www.foundrydx.com Well, after a week of getting a radiation tan off my computer monitor the new FoundryDX website is up and running. Four new MOC's . . . Three new articles. . . Lots of Lego goodness. Even if you don't like Lego mecha come check it (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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| | Re: Ash, Gentlemen and Cabs....oh my
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(...) Thanks Gil. Yiu can't go wrong with a Ford LTD, esspecially a flying one :). (...) I'll see what I can do. With summer finally here, things have kinda come to a stand still in the building area. Too nice outside to be trapped indoors building (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Ash, Gentlemen and Cabs....oh my
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(...) Ok. I guess it wasn't as bad as I thought (...) Thanks. Also, it is a little too dark to see but there is a pistol down a bit from the cup for a little added protection. You never know who you'll pick up these days. (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Visitor from Japan
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We have a visitor this month from Japan. It's Ken's Great Aunt Fumiko Takara. She saw the Lego version of us all and thought it would be nice if there was one of her too. Soo... I made her one. It's pretty exact except her hair is stark white. I (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Ice Planet Entry: Snowman
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Hi all, More Ice Planet-y goodness! This time around it's the Snowman, a light utility/combat mecha. Wide feet and a low profile make it easy to manuever on ice. The laser cutter comes in handy for slicing through the ice caverns and enemy (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: 1/4th stud offsets.......
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When I first decided to do this progect. I was thinking it would be harder to do. But to get the idea of what I did, I made a 5 and half wide section. Then offset that to the train car. And that is how the 1/4th stud offset was accomplished. All (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 1/4th stud offsets.......
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(...) I'd say your way is pretty good! That's a clever idea, taking half the offset on each side that way. People have also demonstrated 1/5 stud offsets as well, (IIRC Gianluca Morelli did I think), so using these two together it ought to be (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | 1/4th stud offsets.......
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I was wondering if anyone else has come up with a good way to do 1/4th stud offsets. Normaly an offset is done with this part. (URL) that gets you half a stud. Since LEGO parts seem to always fit together so nicely its hard to get a minute offset. I (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Shocktrooper - version 3.0
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(...) Yeah, sorry about that. The resolution of my JamCam isn't so good. I went back and re-edited the pics some- I couldn't do much about the detail, but I did work the graininess out them. I love the (...) Thanks. I think those torso parts are (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: New Fire Apparatus Pics, 6 wides
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Once again you leave the rest of use in your wake, I love your new tower, and hope to incorporate your inspiration into my future work. Aaron Kyola Fire & Rescue (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Railing prototype for heavy cruiser
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I use a lot of pirate hooks and straw tubing on my train models as this example: (URL) was thinking of doing something similar, but with dark gray tubing, for the Cleveland class cruiser I have on the back burner. A second row of railing could be (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Shocktrooper - version 3.0
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(...) Hey there, Todd! v3.0 might be the best redesign of a MOC I've seen in some time, though I've got the same problem as Chris-fuzzypicitis. I love the inclusion of the Bohrok parts into this design, espacially the torso parts. It adds a level of (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Shocktrooper - version 3.0
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(...) I've always liked the shocktrooper design; I feel it's one of the more innovative mecha that use the Throwbot ball an sockets. This one looks very nice, too. One thing, though - any chance of higher quality pictures? There are hints of detail (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Ever seen this brick?
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(...) THank you sir! I have since found out myself, that these are in fact Tyco 45s. I know they yellow, (obviously) but would like to find out if they are available in red. Would you be willing to part with the ones you have? The great Tyco earch (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Shocktrooper - version 3.0
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Check out the upgrade: (URL) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Ever seen this brick?
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(...) Sorry I couldn't comment earlier--I didn't even see this thread until I spotted the image on Brickshelf while browsing your fantastic fire engine models. To answer your question, Frank is indeed correct--it's TYCO. I have about 25 of these (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | TKOI Create a Creature Contest Judging Delayed
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(...) I'm sorry Bruce, I'm really trying, but some of the judges have still not given me their rulings. In a few weeks, I'm just going to give up and make rulings from the results from the judges I have. Please be patient with me as I attempt to (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Just wondering, were there results from this contest? I know there weren't many entries, but it's the first contest I've entered so I'd hate to have it disappear. Bruce (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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HOLY.... And just think, 2 days ago, my freind was saying you probly don't have them all built, well, you just showed him! Looks like I'll have to get to work now too! On to finishing my tiller. The most suprising thing to me is the size of the (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Thanks Bryce More pictures are coming up during the weekend. I simply had to modify the engine nozzles since I don't have the parts you used. The parts I used are from the 7191 UCS X-Wing. There is a dark lightsabre inside to keep it together (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hmm, very few people have even *heard* of the PB4Y. What's your connection to it? The Grumman Goose is new to me, though. I think I may have seen pics of it here or there, but never gave it much thought... --Bill. (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Very nice models Mattias
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I really like the pics that you posted Mattias. That color scheme looks so much better in real life than it does in MLCAD or renders. I also love the alterations/improvements that you've done - the engine nozzles fit perfectly and I love how you (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) ...You're only about the 4th or 5th person to ask me for the .dats. I don't have a website so I can't post them there, so I usually just sent them out to interested parties via e-mail. I'll see what I can do about getting you those 2 you (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, Mr. Drake beat me yet again, but I prevail! Here is my Ice Planet contest turbocycle - the Absolute Zero. At 96 pieces, it falls in the category II ground vehicles section. Some notes: Tires + ice = bad, but these tires have (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'm not sure on the link, but WOW on the plane. Truely inspiring. The PB4Y has always been my favorite prop plane. That and the Gruman Goose. 'Hope someone can answer your question though. :) Later, Mark (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Bryce, You probably get asked this all the time. I would love to try building one of your models, like the F-18G or the F-15E. I read on this thread that you gave the .dat for your F16 to Mattias Martensson (lucky dog) , so I was wondering what I (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) ah, thanks for explaining. That is exactly what I thought was done. Thanks again. Very nice trucks all around. Best, Jonathan (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Well, that very thing is what has taken that tower 6 years to be perfected. I have tried many different methods for stablizers, using lego type methods. Then it dawned on me to simply try the real thing. The station I work at in real life has (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) 50s/60s style Seagrave Rescue Pumper. (...) Very nice stuff. A lot of it too! I am also intrigued by the stablizers on the tower truck. I have tried this method too and I like it, but I have trouble making the stablizers on the *other* side (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Just spotted the files on Brickshelf....wow! Beautiful work done by both of you! The details really make the models! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wonderful stuff Leah =)). I'm a big fanboy of comparative myths, so nice to see a really considered approach to the characters. You know all those lil guys n gals are just beggin for an Olympus playset now ;) Bruce I saw one pretty good idea (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) ditto (...) Thanks I tried to get the same "feel" as the original instructions. And yeah it's not so bad... ...if you put the orange on last.<grin> (...) Well after the locals showed me one of those 75m diameter caves left over from your (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm not competing, but thanks for checking it out. Cool page BTW. The use of the grid background makes me think of 8 and 16 bit video games. I like the puffy snow logo too. With all the quotes and MOCs, you seem to be having almost too much (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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Just poping this note in here to blather about IP2002 stuff. My Ice Planet page(NCE) (URL) pictures of Balloon Buggie, more soon. Adrian I like the Spike, very nice. Maybe sticky stuff like those wall climbing toys on the wheels? Ice Worm nice work (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thank you. :-) (...) The torso of Hepaestus is actually the back of the double sided Green Goblin torso from studio set #1374 Green Goblin. IMO, the back is a neat as the front. His head is from the Riverboat captain from Adventurers set #5976 (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Leah - great job on the plastic gods. I really like your project of creating mini-fig versions of a range of deities from the same pantheon. My favorites are your depictions of Ares (great use of the torso) and Zeus (done up in the purple - (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Thanks. :-) (...) They are from the Belville set #5825 The Fairy Queen's Magical House ((URL) The set comes with a flower wheel that includes two of those flowers and two of the daisy type flowers in the right side of this picture: (URL) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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