 | | Re: Mabye Old News But
|
|
Sorry if it is somone ripping you off Nicole, ::shrugs:: I am not responsible for it, I just thought it was cool. Ttyl (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Constructing Round 6-Wide?
|
|
Has anyone ever done any construction of cylindrical objects with a diameter of 6 studs? Lego produces a number of parts with diameters 2, 4, and 8, but AFAIK, the only part at diameter 6 is <part:4285 webbed rader dish>. I remember (and I'll go (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: Mabye Old News But
|
|
Funny how I have that exact same model my husband made years ago (2-3?) and the same exact pictures. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) Taylor" <Elvnsword@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GzDHLC.IK@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Of ABS and Lego Hinds
|
|
Chris, you did that nice looking Spetnaz SOF Hind that was posted a while back on brickshelf right? That MOC, along with the afore-mentioned canopy parts, were my primary inspiration to try and tackle the Hind. The 5 bladed rotor mounted no your (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: Coming soon...
|
|
I agree with Geordan; you are a cruel, cruel LEGOmaniac... j/k Looking good Snead! Can't wait to see this badboy finished. ;-D (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | New MOCs & New .MPD File
|
|
I just completed my D-44 Landing Barge model, you can see it here: (URL) wanted to build a really large craft capable of transporting two APCs. I used Technic half pins and plates to form the sides. It's a really strong structure, and also easy on (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Re: Coming soon...
|
|
(...) but seriously, that looks awesome! Can't wait to see the whole thing! -Geordan- (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Mabye Old News But
|
|
I stumbled accross this on the web, and well, OMG! it is awesome, take a look for yerselves... (URL) Taylor (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Of ABS and Lego Hinds
|
|
(...) I still have issues with those canopies myself: they're basically useless on a horizontal mounting, unless they're mounted with the taper forward as on the JSF. And as you've seen, articulating the cockpits at an angle sucks up hull space; in (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Q-wing
|
|
(URL) is my last ship before Brickfest. I'll have some more ready within 2 weeks. Tell me what you think! -Jon -- | The Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) !!
|
| |
| | Coming soon...
|
|
(URL) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Round windows (was: New MOC: Red Building)
|
|
(...) The easiest way is to use Technic pins inserted into bottoms of both arches, or the technic pin with stud. Peter (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
Of course there is also the term Herc. Refering to a design concept found in the Earth Siege/Star Siege Universe. They are more closely related to the Mech of Mechwarrior fame than to the Mecha designs of the Japanese Anime series. I specialize in (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Sorry if we have met under bad circumstances.
|
|
This is Jesse again and I saw one of your latest creations in the newest LEGO catalog and I knew that your blacksmith shop was going to make it. I did not know how well that it complemented the Guarded Inn but does it ever fit in like a glove! Your (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Ice Planet 2002 Ballots -- Voting is now closed
|
|
Hey again Y'all: Yes, it's finally over. Currently, we are just waiting for the vote-counting panel members to complete their tallies so that we may announce the agreed upon results. I appreciate everyone's patience, it shall be rewarded in the next (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Re: New Pics for Sliding door MOC.
|
|
"Bill Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message news:GIyB5q.F3E@lugnet.com... (...) attached at (...) Hi Bill (URL) was not attached at the bottom or sides, & wasn't very strong. It sat on top of tiles. If I were to build another I would put some (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
There ya go, that is the best answer you could ask for. -Geordan- snips (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
Hmm...As far as I was aware Mech was singular and not indicative of a specific style; with Mecha being the plural. Ye Olde Merriam-Webster's dictionary lists Mech. as being the abbreviated form of Mechanical or Mechanics. Either way though, Lego or (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
In lugnet.build.mecha, Mladen Pejic writes: Hmmm, Mladen must have posted just as I was hiting the reply button. Anyways, I think that this information is very good, makes a great reference, and puts my post to shame. Egad Mladen, where do you get (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
Eric and Geordan are right, according to my what I know. A mecha is pretty much a Anime creation, something like a Mobile Suit or Gundam (MS Gundam) or a Labor (Patlabor). A mecha is a term from Battletech/Mechwarrior, and is short for a Battlemech (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
For the best answer, look at Geordan's and Eric's replies. The two terms really describe two different robot "camps". MECH is almost always used to describe robots from U.S. games such as Mechwarrior, and Battletech (made by FASA (URL) The singular (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
One would use the term 'mech' when one is refering to the design of another builder. The term 'mecha' comes into usage when in reference to a specific style that the 'mech' has (i.e. piloted, worker, assult, ect.) Does that clear things up for you? (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: MoTW
|
|
I just got an e-mail from Dave, I'm answering it here. I was asked what a few questions and I think I'm supposed to direct my reply here, ok I deleted it by accident! LOL! Ok, what Mecha creation would I like to see as the next MoTW? Tough, but here (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: MoTW
|
|
That's Great! I'm Glowing! Right on. Thanks all! I am working on a new Technic Fig Scale Mecha and I'm pumped! Whooo Hoooo!!!! Thanks again! Enjoy! Legomaster LMHoF www.mylegomaster.com (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
Hey Rosco! I would say the the terms "Mech" and Mecha" are the same except for the sytle of the Robot in question. Mark Nuemann put it best by saying : Mechs are lumbering giant war machines with grease and oil stains. Mecha are beautiful sculpted (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Nice! I used the same worm gear set up in my hand design I settled on. Co-inky-dink. Thanks for the input! Eric (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
Mark Neumann has a very good explanation on his page: (URL) = anything here: (URL) = (URL) a mech is more like Battletech, with a large, bulky profile while mecha are usually more sleek in comparison. I'm guessing that the plural form of "mech" (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Han Solo's blaster
|
|
Yeah, that blaster is amazing. =^) Stuart has been posting at LUGNET for I think a year and a half or so. Mostly in the mecha section though. He's tied up with non-lego stuff currently so he doesn't have the time to post, but lucky for us, he's (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Sorry for the slow reply, but here's a 2 claw hand I built a while back. It's worm gear driven so it's fairly strong. There's an LDRAW DAT file that show how it went together HTH, JSM (URL) Sophie <mylegomaster@cs.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Mech grammar
|
|
(...) My understanding they mean the same thing, the usage depends on the story context. In Patlabor, the mechs are actually called 'labors' (Patlabor is short for 'Patrol Labor'). Since there are so many mech universes, I think just about anything (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Mech grammar
|
|
OK, you builders of mecha. I'm the first to admit I know nothing about them, but I was just wanting to appease my enquiring mind. After reading quite a few posts here, I've seen "mech" and "mecha" used almost interchangeably. I always thought "mech" (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Slow day, huh?
|
|
(...) Vent away, Jacob! Want proof that it happens to other people? Witness this BricksWest 2002 picture (URL)- I had just turned my back after adjusting my mecha so it would be ready to show off during day two of the mecha sessions. I heard a 'pop' (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing 'Nyaneo' - The first ever Land Of Bricks MOCM!!
|
|
Great Job to both of you! Eric, I love the model and keep pouring over the pictures on Brickshelf. Mark, I've loved the site since the day you put it up and now you're featuring models on it! Very Cool! -Dave (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: MoTW
|
|
(...) Eric, you can thank your adoring public for the honor. I recieved more requests for the Skittles Squad to be MotW than any other mecha creation. Two of the emails said they wanted to nominate you because of the 'build-a-bot' gallery you set (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Ok, here's what I came up with. It's a three finger claw deal, offshoot tech from the Super Mech-Bot. I like it. Dual z24 single Worm Gear drive in the center of the hand acuates the fingers. The Mechanical hinged fingers feature a multiplexed (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | MoTW
|
|
Yeah! The Little Bots got a spot in the sunshine! Shine shine shine let it shine! Whooo hooo...!!! Awww, thanks, this is great! And for my next trick, I'll make a Jamocklaquat. (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Slow day, huh?
|
|
I hear ya, everytime somthing like that happens to me, I humor myself and say: Oh well at least I know how to put it together better, it's like I memorized it. Frustrating and Learning. Eric (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Slow day, huh?
|
|
*sigh* The worst thing that could possibly happen, has! I am work on the minor details for my new mecha, and the entire thing just up and collapses! Now, I am not one to complain, but this is like second time I in the past week that this has (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Ice Planet 2002 Ballots -- Deadline Looms!
|
|
Ice Planet 2002 Contestants: Please get your ballots emailed in a timely manner (Tony Knaak -- this means you!). The official corrected ballot is located here: (URL) follow the instructions and all will be well. Please note that you cannot vote for (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Re: Of ABS and Lego Hinds
|
|
(...) Thanks Geordan. My plans for a LEGO Hind started the second that I saw that canopy piece and were cemented when I saw the Republic Gunship kit. The chunkyness in the tail is directly related to the front section design. To get the cockpit (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Omega-Class Destroyer
|
|
The Omega-Class Destroyer from Babylon 5. (URL)-------<> Rick Hallman Member of MichLUG: (URL) of Planets: (URL) Instant Messenger: The bRicktron <>-------<> (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish)
|
| |
| | Re: Of ABS and Lego Hinds
|
|
You beat me to it! ;-) Looks great Bryce! The JSF cockpit piece is perfectly suited to the Hind IMHO, I really like the front half of the model, although the tail seems too chunky to me, I like the missile tubes under the wings, very clever idea (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Of ABS and Lego Hinds
|
|
(...) This is one of the biggest hurdles that I will run into if I ever try to convert my MLCAD designs. The beauty of using MLCAD is that any number of parts are available to me in any number of colors, while in real life, some parts just don't (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: My MOCs in ABS
|
|
(...) Thanks Bryce for your kind words and of course for the dat-file of the A-4. Making a ABS version the three-colour IAF variant is not as easy as I first thought. For the moment there are no triangular plates of any kind available in tan, and no (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
(...) It is very nice to see how close you have come to the original drawing that you worked from. (URL) belive you came really close to making a perfect copy and I would love to see a second, even better, version of this mecha. I think that you can (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Hey John! (...) I would say that they are the same except the word Mecha is used to describe a more ornate futuristic cousin of current day Robotics. (...) Good observation, it could be any of the above. (...) oooooohhhh clever, "rosette" of fingers (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) I have that guy with messy hair, a wolfpack eyepatch and stubble, but he's gone and shaved his moustache, darn it. He came in the 1464 polybag set if that helps. Don (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) Thanks, anyway. I appreciate the help. :-) Franklin (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) Ahhhhh, I see. Well, then disregard everything I've written, including that I have that part. (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) I did. You posted that you had the face "minus stubble" (i.e., moustache only). But the link you posted ("(URL) to the "messy hair w/ eyepatch" face _with_ a beard, which is the piece I modelled when I encoded 3626bp34... I'm looking for proof (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
I am not that familiar with mecha, in the sense that I don't seem to have a natural feel for what is mecha and what is robotic. With that in mind, firstly, do mecha have to have human style anatomy at the gross level, ie; arms with hands with (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) Franklin, read my first reply to this post. -Orion (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) so he's actually 3626bp34.dat... :-( Thanks, Franklin (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) Here's the Peeron link: (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | A Good Week For Mecha
|
|
Congrats to Dave "Lego Mecha" Johann's new appointment as curator of .build.mecha!!! Hooorrrrrraaaayyyyy for Dave! Besides being a very good friend of mine, Dave has done a great job and I'm both very proud and Happy for him. Good Luck Dave! (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: New here
|
|
Hey Mike! Thanks for not taking it the wrong way, trust me, I'm not into telling people what to do. I'm gald your willing to reconsider the name. Your MOCs are too cool to turn people off with names like that. Like I said cool stuff. I dig it. right (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: A-4 skyhawk is now posted
|
|
Thanks for the comments Mark. Its always gratifying to hear from someone, especially another LEGO aircraft builder. It is a long term goal of mine to build all of my designs out of actual bricks but until I some variables fall into place (money, (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: My MOCs in ABS
|
|
(...) Thanks Bruce but I really can't take all of the credit. Mattias did have to do some structural reinforcement of my designs and the ejection seat design that you enjoyed is purely his design - I use a similar but standardized seat for all my (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Jacob, that is absolutely brilliant! Dang you must have had an extra helping of weaties this morning. I gotta go take some vitamins just to comprehend the genius. Excellent idea. Wow. OMG. e ===...=== Amazing but true. See diagram below. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Brian, thanks for the reply. I remember this hand!! I remebered the comments about your friends and how strong the hand is. Dang it was good to see that hand again, it was really well done. I have considered making a pnuemo hand, evan at a small (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
That is quite a problem you have there. The immortal question to follow the easy road, or plow through the boulders (legos in this case) and set the way for those that follow. I myself, not at all new to this exact problem, have little advice (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | home made chrome (and Naboo Yacht)
|
|
Well, as part of an experiment, I made Padme's Yacht from Episode 2. It includes my attempt at chroming my own bricks. Check it out at www.fbtb.net (just follow the link from the front page :) ) And please, post feedback! (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Technic ATV et al
|
|
(cross posting on Build, originally in technic) Hi all, So I've come out of the dark ages finally and decided to join lugnet to bask in and osmose the combined (astounding) wisdom of the builders here. Haven't done much since coming out of dark ages (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Don't do it! Or if you do, make it look like you didn't! Here's pnuematic humanoid hand, albeit at 1:1 scale. Might be able to scale it down, though. (URL) you have to make a pincher, add extra fingers, even if just for looks. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: New here
|
|
Heh...I do agree about the name myself (not to mention it doensn't fit the model). It was a suggestion from a friend, and I was such a rush to post the pics. The name shall be changed...any suggestions? I'm definitely up for those =) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Great advice from the DR.!!!! You see through to the quandry. A purely mechanical claw hand would detract from the form I am attempting to create. And while a mildly disguised claw hand would ...ehhh be ok, I'll have to settle on something. The (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: My MOCs in ABS
|
|
(...) real live plastic rather than rendered, so it is great to see these designs come to life. My favorite details are the windshield of the f-14 and the seats in the cockpit. I don't really like the nose of the MIG, but perhaps I should take this (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: A-4 skyhawk is now posted
|
|
I've been enjoying your work for some time now, espcially as I'm also a Lego aviation enthusiast. I think it's great how virtually every plane remaining plane I can think of that I'd like to see minifig scale 'brickified' you've already done! F-15 (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes: <snip> (...) Hmmm... I personally don't think there's anything wrong with claws on a robot. However, your mecha usually go beyond just the functional - they are also artistic expressions. It seems to me (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Question, opinion, help - Claw Hands
|
|
Folks, I'm in a bit of a quandry. Traditionally I don't like "Claw Hands" meaning the kind you see on a Submersable Sub or better know as Pinchers or Grabers. My problem: I'm making a Mid-Sized Technic Fig Scale Robotic Mecha. (4ft.tall biped) I (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Announcing 'Nyaneo' - The first ever Land Of Bricks MOCM!!
|
|
Hey all, Well, the time has come to officially announce the first ever 'MOCM' award given out by Land Of Bricks ( (URL) ). It was a hard decision to pick the first ever winner of this award but after lots of narrowing down I came up with a MOC that (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general) !!
|
| |
| | Re: New here
|
|
Hello, I like the Mecha, they are cool, Very cool, I have one problem, I have serious issues with namming your Mecha and Folder "Murder" That's really not right and it bothers me. Namming a creation "Murder" is really a turn off, I would like you to (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
Awwww Yeah, Metal Rex! Fun, nice, cool, I like it. e Legomaster www.mylegomaster.com ===...=== Amazing but true. If you asked me how much Lego I have - I couldn't tell you. Read Lugnet - Build MOC's (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: A-4 skyhawk is now posted
|
|
(...) I really must come up with a way to make my .dat files available more readily, but until then Mattias, you have but to ask and I will happily provide them. The A-4 was my first attempt to depict a tri-color paint scheme and I'm pretty happy (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | My MOCs in ABS
|
|
(...) Alas, all of my MOCs are built entirely on the computer using MLCAD and until the time comes that my disposable income reaches critical mass and there is a sale on Brickbay, it looks to stay that way. However, Mattias Martensson has has done a (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | Re: New here
|
|
Michael, Welcome to Lugnet! Great models. I can't give any advice on construction as mecha aren't my thing (I'm a castle guy). On photography, your photos are a little shaded (except the last folder named "Thingies"). Sunlight is great. I personally (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
yeah, the legs are in two parts. however, at the moment I can't get the linkage between the halves strong enough, so they're just kinda fused together for now. I'll revise the legs a little later, try to get them more accurate to the "prototype". I (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
In lugnet.build, Anthony Babington writes: <snip> (...) model looks interesting. I Like how you made the cockpit, with the two opposite sides mating via smooth tiles. The legs confuse me. It looks like there are two parts to the lower leg, but I (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Give me your link buttons, Hoomans!
|
|
Heya all, I thought I'd catch the link button fever that most likely died months ago... :-, But since I'm re-writing my website, I figured what the heck. If you want me to link to your site, just pay my links page a visit and submit a link: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
(...) This is an excellent reproduction, Anthony! Give yourself a BIG pat on the back, because you did a most excellent job! The details on the back are my favorite part of this awesome creation, specifically this pic: (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Round windows (was: New MOC: Red Building)
|
|
(...) noticed the shed and locomotive (wow!) but I can't figure out what is going in the "sheddetail1.jpg" image showing a round window. I've built round windows using those inverse half-arches, but these are all a lot bigger than the one you show. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
|
| |
| | Re: A-4 skyhawk is now posted
|
|
(...) Also, I'd love to see your model done with a Blue Angels paint job. Before the F/A 18, they used A-4's for many years. --Bill. (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | BI Portal adds more new features
|
|
All, After much thought about several things, I have added a few new features to the BI Portal: - Display All Links - For the time being, I have added a function that allows you to view a list of all links in the BI Portal. They are broken into a (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) Great! What set(s) did it come in! (I double-checked, but couldn't find it listed at Peeron. That's why I was concerned...) Thanks, Franklin (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Re: A-4 skyhawk is now posted
|
|
(...) This new little model is a beauty, especially the IAF version. I must go through my brown, green and tan parts to see if it is possibly to build without rushing to Bricklink. (any chance one can "borrow" the dat-file?) Mattias (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
|
| |
| | A-4 skyhawk is now posted
|
|
The brickshelf moderators have approved the pictures of my newest MOC the A-4 Skyhawk. The pictures can be seen here: (URL) the render here: (URL) was going to work on some soviet designs until I found the .dat for the Jedi Starfighter canopy so I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military) !
|
| |
| | Land Of Bricks announces plans for "MOCM"
|
|
Hey all, I have been planning this for some time, and now that I have finished school (YAY I got my degree!!) I have time to put lots of my plans for Land Of Bricks into play. The first of which is the "MOCM" feature I will have on my site. This is (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests) !
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
3626bp32 Could that be it? ;-) A rendition of the .dat you made would be handy for reference, not all people have LDRAW-capable programs on their computers. -- Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde "Franklin W. Cain" <fwcain@yahoo.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | Brickmania's Gallery Updated - Brickshelf Pix Posted
|
|
I'm just letting everyone know that I have updated my web site's gallery to include all of the pictures recently withdrawn from Brickshelf. Most of them are military MOC's, but there's a lot of other gems and even some new stuff spread throught the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.publish)
|
| |
| | Re: does this pattern exist?
|
|
(...) Yes, I definately have that face, minus the 'stubble'. As I recall, since this is a relatively newly authored part, you posted as a comment to the tracker that the 'stubble' was to hard to code and look good at the same time. I couldn't tell (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
|
| |
| | does this pattern exist?
|
|
I need your help. :-( I encoded a bunch of LCAD files for various minifig faces, and it may be that I (accidentally) encoded an extra one, for a face pattern that doesn't really exist. (Oops...) It's this file: "Minifig Head with Messy Hair, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
|
| |
| | Re: The Brickelodeon Theatre and Performing Arts Center
|
|
Greg: Looks sweet! Can hardly wait to see it integrated into Brickmond. Tim -- LUGNET Member 856 Member of RichLUG - Richmond, Virginia "Greg Perry" <supernerd23@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Gz1s8L.2o9@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
I just added some detail pics of the cockpit into the directory... they're the "MGRcXX" ones, obviously. I probably could've done a lot more with the interior, but space and parts were rather limited. -Anthony "K Armstrong" <legomech@mac.com> wrote (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
That is pretty sick. Would love to see the cockpit area (if there is one). I'm trying to decide if I like the underside of the plates for the top of that beast. I don't hate it, but I guess I'm spoiled by all the studless tiled Mecha we've been (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | The Brickelodeon Theatre and Performing Arts Center
|
|
The City of Brickmond is proud to announce the completion of its latest public works project: The Brickelodeon Theatre and Performing Arts Center. The Brickelodeon is an outdoor venue that will alternate between various brickmation programs and (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.animation, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | New here
|
|
Hey, this should be my first post evah! anyway just wanted to inform about a couple'o things I've posted on the brickshelf...and I'd appreciate any construcive criticism about building or photography! (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: MOC Statue of Liberty Pedestal
|
|
(...) I'm glad you like it. To answer your question: Since the most common tan piece seems to be the 2x4 brick, most of the exterior structure is made up of such brick. The walls, and so forth, are all 2x wide. The statue, however, is kind of heavy (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
|
| |
| | Re: MOC Statue of Liberty Pedestal
|
|
(...) Thanks, Ken! I also thought about waiting to see if LEGO would release some sort of pedestal kit, but then decided that it probably wouldn't happen because of the limited market for it. I mean, the only people they would be selling to would be (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
|
| |
| | new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
|
|
it is the most advanced weapons platform ever concieved. it is nearly unstoppable, it's super-dense armor impervious to anything short of anti-tank weapons. it can go anywhere, and deliver a nuclear warhead to any target, undetected. it can operate (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Re: MOC Statue of Liberty Pedestal
|
|
(...) Just kidding. I think you'd need about a million bricks for that. But if anyone could build it, it'd be you. Nice job! --Dave (jot and jab) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
|
