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No one else seems to have suggested this, but it always works for me: Start with a *limited* amount of pieces. I always find that necessity breeds invention, though others may disagree. With me, I have my pieces mostly sorted, but there is a large (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree
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(...) ..oli (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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updated LMKWYT -p (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: So what *IS* a Building Instruction anyway?
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[ XFUT lugnet.cad ] (...) Yes, but sometimes it is not exactly in an ideal form for the renderers we have at hand today. It would for example be practical, if it was possible: * to tell the renderer that something ought to be rendered as a (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad)
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| | Gnarlbark the Treant
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I just thought I'd share with the lugnet community my latest creature MOC. It is a treant I call Gnarlbark. In case you don't know what a treant is, I'll quote from my officially official AD&D Monstrous Manual (which is where I get a lot of my (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: So what *IS* a Building Instruction anyway?
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(...) Sure -- I'd say an accurate ldraw file is a very detailed document, specifying exactly what is in a model, and how it's put together. You can manually step through any model file; in MLCAD, change your settings to only display up to the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Legomaster @ MISUGASS 7/21/02 J.C.N.J.
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Wow! (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You got it right the first time. Since Lego has made few animals and animal type flags. I had to use the flags from the Knights line with the lion faces on them. So with that in mind, came the two cat statues that stand at the entrance. keep (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks, Jeff. You have given me an idea about using Johnny Thunder and his adventures at the Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree. We will see where this goes now... Keep building, Jim F. (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) turned out as good as yours, but I will continue to practice. Keep building, Jim F. (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Ankor was just one of the structures that inspired me. I had originally intended to focus on one type of architecture because I was afraid that by trying to blend different types together, the project wouldn't look as good. But I found that as (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) See what happens when you try to post on limited sleep, you skip some important details. Thanks Larry for filling in the holes for me. The Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree won first place for the category of Non-Castle Moc in the castle room. Thanks (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks to both Bruce and Lindsay for their compliments. I too enjoyed Stephen's message, especially the very last award :) I must admit that I am surprised at the number of people who have commented on the fiber optics usage as streams of (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: So what *IS* a Building Instruction anyway?
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(...) As far as the BI Portal is concerned. The ranking system/user feedback would theoritically look more highly upon those that did have steps than those that didn't. Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - BI Portal (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) So is a .ldr/.dat/.mpd that's not separated into simply followable steps also an instruction? ..oli (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow...looks so good it could be mistaken for a spoiler pic for the new Indiana Jones 4 movie. Great techniques in all parts of the model. Love the authentic "ancient" look. I can hear the "hummmmmmmm" mantras now... Jeff (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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WOW! Stunning... The details are exquisite, the overall structure is beautiful. Great job! (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Photos of Lindsay Braun's giant cruiser at BrickFest
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(...) just... well I already said that. :-) Kind of makes me wonder what you will do the next time you build something Space. :-O -Mike Petrucelli (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Photos of Lindsay Braun's giant cruiser at BrickFest
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(...) I have enough space to have posted one of my photos of the cruiser (named Takao, not "giant damn ship" as some have speculated ;) ) at: (URL) I also have a photo of its "current state," meaning, the only way it will fit on the two 30x60 tables (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Photos of Lindsay Braun's giant cruiser at BrickFest
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Here are some pictures I took of Lindsay Frederick Braun's amazing giant Japanese war cruiser on display at BrickFest: (URL) full collection of Lindsay photos was 120MB at full size, so I batch- resized them resized down to 800x600 resolution for (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Photos of Shaun Sullivan's creations at BrickFest
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Here are some pictures I took of Shaun Sullivan's creations on display at BrickFest: (URL) The full collection of Shaun photos was 85MB at full size, so I batch- resized them resized down to 800x600 resolution for web viewing. Let me know if you (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.military)
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| | So what *IS* a Building Instruction anyway?
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At BrickFest this weekend, I had the good fortune to get together with a group of about 10-15 people to discuss Building Instruction techniques, the BI Portal site, and other BI topics. It was a great session, and my mind has been racing on BI (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Ice Planet 2002 Contest Winners!
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Thanks kindly to all 4 of you for making this contest possible...it was a blast! (An icy blast, that is) Still shocked at everyone's generosity, -Gil (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree
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(...) What Jim neglects to mention is that this won a trophy for best non castle structure at BF... There are a LOT of neat features in this model. My fave has got to be the fountains though. (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Free e-mail.
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If you've read any of my posts you know that whenever I attempt a reply from my e-mail source it automatically starts a new thread. Now trhis has been really pissin' me off and I would like to know if anyone out there knows any solution to this. (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's easily the best alternate use of an element I saw in any MOC this year (and I was rolling over the fact that Stephen Roberts said the same thing in his message over at .events.brickfest). It was a truly stunning creation, and well (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Wow! I saw pictures of that in someone's gallery of Brickfest snapshots. That's really cool. It seems kind of Ankor Wat -y to me. Was that the ancient structure you were drawing on? Oh, one piece question. What is the clear colorless piece that is (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Holy cats! Or monkeys, or whatever the holy animal is.... I will attempt to ask questions as soon as my jaw comes up off the floor. Cheers, Ralph (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Hi everyone, Well for Brickfest this year I brought along a project that I have been working on since the Memorial Day weekend of this year. I am very pleased with the way it turned out. As I told everyone that asked, my inspiration came from (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build) !!
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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I just dream about them. A bunch of days off? I've used up most of my holidays around moving house and having a baby. Containers full of bricks? Used up most of my money on buying a house and providing for a baby. My head is full of ideas, but the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Ice Planet 2002 Contest Winners!
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Hey Y'all: It's been a great contest and I have enjoyed my part in the event as it unfolded. I would like to thank Curt Tigges, Tom Sciortino, and Jude Beaudin for all of their help with the various administrative chores concerning the contest. The (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space) !!
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(...) I think I see your point. Although you shouldn't be discouraged simply because a general idea has been done before, or because some builders here have larger collections with more experience. Nor should you worry too much about the praise (or (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well, we are going to get a two year break while he's in South Africa... Of course the South African bargain LEGO market will be quickly depleted (if there's any to be found). Frank (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: The Epic of Joseph
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(...) By the way, Brendan, a local news station, well, a Memphis, Tennessee station is fixing to air a story possibly involving your creations tonight. It is on (URL) if you are interested on finding out this story. Jesse Alan Long (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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Brendan, Great work as always. I particularly laughed out loud at the skinny cows in the Pharoah's dream. Also funny is your use of Sandpeople heads for the embalmed Joseph and Jacob. Just wondering why you didn't get that new mummy from the Studios (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Yup. The original poster just needs more parts. Build the first version any old way, even if not quite right, and use it as a guide for a new improved version. Repeat until satisfied with the model. (This advice applies to everyone except (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) How long has it been going? You might want to just keep putting them aside and revisiting the project every month or so until you're inspired to do it. (...) This describes the classic response to an over-competitive environment. I'd say it's (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) I have a suggestion for a nice helicopter for you to try and build, Daniel. Have you ever watched the second or third Rambo movies? I always wanted to build one of those Sikorsky helicopters, you know, the ones that look like the helicopter (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Are you like really a reverend at a church or something? If so, has anyone at your church seen your little LEGO website lately? This is really something unique here. Oh, by the way, the other little link is broken down and I believe that many (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) But the problem is that for something like, say, a ship, you have a definate idea of how to start, you know what a ship looks like, has in it, etc. But in space, you have to make up a new idea, and proceed along it, which can be difficult. It (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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