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(...) Wow. While I've noticed the lack of free standing stude on your models before, I never realized that it was a de facto building policy of yours. In light of this I'm even more impressed with your models. Building without the top studs showing (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Circular airlock!
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well, besides the fact that this rocks i wonder why no one has thought of it before now.... very well done this would be really cool at the rear of a ship where you could turn the whole construction 45 degrees and get the cylinder 'exit' to point (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Tim Rice writes: Hey thankya Tim! (...) Same as what was on the Eisen. ;-) thanks dude! -Geordan- (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ah yes..I see what you mean. As I recall Dan used it on flat wall surface with an alcove to make it airtight as the half swivled. Accursed immutable laws of physics...always stepping on my roses :< Cheers, -G In lugnet.space, Chris Maddison writes: (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: HMLS Snottler III
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(...) Gunports should be okay using the standard LEGO 2x2 flag as gunport lids, mounted to 2x1 plates with handle (2540). (...) Keep the gunports closed! (...) The grey or black modern hulls give that rivetted industrial look, which - while not (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks! (...) The helicopter is about as small as I could get it, while preserving the general shape, side-by-side seating, and clearance underneath for the torpedo. The hangar could be narrowed (by four studs if necessary - I left clearance (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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As part of the continual construction and expansion of Brickmond (the Lego version of Richmond, Virginia, created by RichLUG), I am pleased to announce the completion of my minifig scale model of the Virginia State Capitol building, located in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.town) !
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(...) Thanks Gil; me either! (...) Uhh...I'm not sure, but i don't think so. I don't recall how Dan used them, but you wouldn't be able to have 1/4 of the cylinder cut out, as the 4x4 ones are in halves. I'm sure there's some kind of way to make it (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Bryan. I wish there were more curved pieces available, but I make do. :-) -Chris (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Check it out at (URL) After a brief run-in with Tripod, I have convinced them to restore my previously deleted-by-them site. I have updated the Clan Battlemechs section, and the Clan Fleet areas. Look around, and let me know what you think! Ryan (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: A-66 Night Stalker
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The oversize guns are meant to give the aircraft a "Crimson Skies" look... If you are unfamiliar with the game check out the official website at: (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: New photos of MOC - the German 8,8 Flak/Pak
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(...) Thanks Bryce Minifig accessories are a great resource for detailing military models, as many of them are made in grey or black. Finding a way to use a normally 'useless' part as the space binocular is always gratifying. I have a goal to avoid (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: 300 Years Before: Desert Landscape II
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(...) as known from here... ;-) (URL) building techniques are alway hard to find: I disbelieve this was the first time a chan was fixed to a minifigs arm.... But I am still in hope these 'shackles' have been a new invention: (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
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There are a few people interested in running/helping with a continuation of Cool LEGO Site of the Week, and I know I'm not alone in wanting it back. Let's begin a fresh conversation on this! Here are some prior comments: (7 URLs) (I was upset when (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: A-66 Night Stalker
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(...) Nice bird. I do like the shape, pretty good use of those new slopy bits. My main beef is he size of the cannons. (eek! I'm complaining about the size of a gun. Dang it, snowballs are melting in hades...) They are a tad too big I feel. Plus, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: HMLS Snottler III
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(...) I really hate to butt in here, but you took the idea right out of my head! After that experiement building a to-scale (non-SNOT) sloop a while back, and then pirating the SNOT technique on my Canopus-class Pre-Dreadnought, I've been gathering (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What a sinister-looking plane! Sorta a contemporary P-61 Black Widow twin boom night fighter....a nice take on it! Nice overall treatment of the 'intimidation factor'too-it looks like a craft that means business! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: 300 Years Before: Desert Landscape II
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(...) <snip> Some great surprise building techniques here...especially the chain that fits over a minifig's arm once the hand is removed and relaced... -- Thomas Main thomasmain@hotmail.com (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Circular airlock!
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Very cool...can't wait to see it appear on someone's capital ship! I wonder if the same concept could be applied using the smaller cylinders (4x4)in a similar manner to it's usage in Dan Jassim's Starshuttle? Do they make curves of that size? I'm (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: HMLS Snottler III
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(...) < (snippage) (...) Richie- Every iteration of the Almighty Snottler (why does that sound so disgusting when I say it? ;) ) is more impressive than the one before. I like the way you've upscaled this version, which allows you to really explore (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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