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(...) Hi, Bruce. Thanks. It's always good to hear from you after putting up some new stories. @8^) I appreciated your detailed comments on the last set and felt kinda bad for never replying to say so. Maybe I will yet! (...) I was proud of my new (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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It's not my auction - only for the record, and for Huw's database... (URL) "studios" set with the Director, a cameraman, and the Nestle Quik bunny. Please forgive any inappropriate groups posted to - followups set to .promo Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.promo, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Sorry to respond to myself, but I've already made a modification (raised the hatch and added the front lights), and I figured out how to use my timer so I have a clearer profile and front shot. (2 URLs) best LFB (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi everyone, I got a bug in my ear this evening to fool around with trying to recreate one of those tiny Japanese light tanks. The result is my Type 95, which uses standard bulldozer tracks as treads (they're correct to scale) and can actually seat (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thank you for bringing this one to my attention. Tony's fountain is really cool. I had thought about lighting mine, but since I didn't want to have it on a raised paltform, that idea got canned. Maybe next time... (...) It wasn't too much of a (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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All: These pictures are from Oct 2001, when I began my 2nd version of the WTC. The plan was to build a 5x5 foot plaza, the surrounding roads, and all of the buildings in the Trade Center. The new pictures start on the 6th row, in the middle of the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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That's a plan I like to use too. I'll just dip into a bunch of little parts, often Technic, or even just plain o'l bulk 2x4's and 1x2's and just goof around. Something enviably pops up and often times I'll say "Humm ... this might have a use?" (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Eric that's a great description of the process of posting and authentication... (and any newbies reading should pay attention if they're confused about how it works) ... but Tim's asking about why his posts break threading (they don't show up (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.nntp)
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Has a guy with blue legs, black upper body, clear orange visor on white helmet, and has a moustached face. Copper accents on upper body. Wish the keychain bags had numbers, trying to sort out a large bag of these and this one didn't pop out as a (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Reply Posing Problem - User?
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Tim, your supposed to open the Post of interest, then click on the reply tab. Then fill out your info and compose your reply, then hit "Post" Lugnet Server sends your e-mail an authentication message. open the message and click on the encrypted (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) In response to your letter, yes, I was trying to get into contact with you directly because being direct is the best way a person can get their point across in life. I also saw that you mentioned that you needed bright green and purple pieces (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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It's a very cool building, not really my style though. As soon as I saw it, it reminded me of the building on this page: (URL) tried looking for a larger picture of it, but I can't find any. (It doesn't help that I don't know what it's called, or (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Still, it's very innovative. Thanks for the update. (...) Good point. However, it wouldn't need to do so. You could put a plate hinge on the top of the door and have it simply hinge to the side. The other "runner" on the top would be on the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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I'd suggest trying to build in a different theme for a bit. Rather than make a new space ship, try making a garbage truck or a medieval castle or a technic crane or a mecha or something. That will help clear out your space-mind. Also, you might find (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Influence of heat treatment on Lego® bricks + minifigs
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Hi all! Have you ever thought abou the maximum washing temperature for dirty Lego® bricks? At what temperature will Lego® bricks get damaged - for e.g. in summer in your car or in your house's Lego® room under the roof? I did the ultimate test (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.faq, lugnet.storage, lugnet.build.minifigs) !!
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(...) Well, this happens to me a lot, unfortunately, but I've found a sure fire way to get over builders block. One: Don't watch your sci-fi DVDs. To tell you the truth, when I watch science fiction series, I notice that a lot of people like to rip (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) While not exactly the same, in a similar usage, Tony Hedglen had a fountain in his area in the MichLUG display at GATS in January. He actually raised the area it was on, so they could light up. Most of the kids and a number of the adults got a (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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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 (...) (22 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 (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | updated Ideas folder
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updated LMKWYT -p (URL) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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) (22 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 (...) (22 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. (22 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. (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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) (22 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 (22 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 (22 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! (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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. (22 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. (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree
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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 (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Temple of Shan-Ta-Ree
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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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 (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Sorry if we have met under bad circumstances.
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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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 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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"Matt Sekerak" <matthew.sekerak@verizon.net> wrote in message news:GzMJt8.HEM@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) How (...) Interestingly, I have quite a different problem... I know exactly what I think the galaxy needs, and I get some good ideas about (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Try again...
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(...) On BrickLink. I had to ask all the sellers if they had more since I had, at one point, bought all the stocks available. Same thing for the black log bricks. (...) Actually, no, it isn't. In fact, now that I think of it, I should probably (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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(...) I think you're on to something there, Kerry. =o) -Matt . (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yup, it did. -Matt . (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) and (...) I would say that it is nature's way of telling you get to get off the couch and away from the screens and get out to do something different. Ride a bike, climb a mountain, ford a stream, follow a rainbow <and other excerpts from The (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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<snip> (...) <snip> (...) Howdy do, I am interjecting a point here, not to argue or point faults, but just to talk, 'cause I'm a big ol' windbag... I hereby do not agree that there are limits, or at the least the limits are the same as Space (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Try again...
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Hi Terry, welcome to LUGNET! I like you're building, it has a very clean look. As well, I like how you've used those TIE fighter canopies as windows. I'm also sorry to hear about your friend's death. Your MOC is a fitting and touching tribute to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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Moi? I just go and look at other's models, and ask my peers what they think would be cool! that normally inspires me! *** ***Disater Master*** **** Let me know If i replyed or started a new thread w/this message if it isn't too much trouble! Thanx! (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Beginings of the Jamocklaquat
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Sorry for being so late in reply, I was one a two week vacation when you posted this and just got a look at it. Man, it is nice!! A real display of your ravage skillage man!! That hand especially!! It didn't look like it...but can the fingers (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Try again...
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(...) I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I think when you posted it earlier the folder had not yet been approved by the Brickshelf moderator. Thanks for bringing it to our attention again now that it is visible. Where did you get all those Star (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.build)
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| | Try again...
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Hello again all! I've posted a message a few days ago announcing my new MOC, La Tour Kisc. Since then, nothing, niet, rien. I was hoping for a few comments, positive or not, about my work. I don't know if I posted to the correct topic, so I'm (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I know the feeling! What works best for me is just, well, building something insanely simple, and basing something off of that. I would suggest a space pirate vessel. Except for the ECPSD, there is no real piratical force out there. Make the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Why can't you make infinite variation in Space? If anything, I would think Space would be bounded only by your imagination. Arguably Pirates and Castle have certain, albeit not great, limits based on our perspective of the historical or sword (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) I, too need ideas. I have just sorted about half of my pieces, and want to make a space ship! But no ideas. The pirate base and Merchant ship I'm building come easy, there is a basic template that you can make infanite amounts of varation on. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | BUILDER'S BLOCK - AHHH...HHH!
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Geez I hate this...I have a bunch of days off, containers full of brick, and no ideas. I have watched every sci-fi DVD I own and browsed for hours through Brickshelf and Lugnet for inspiration...I'm without revelation! How does everybody else deal (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Jurassic Park
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Hi, I am making a LEGO Jurassic Park movie, and I have tried Six times, I can't get the look of the car right. Find Pics. of the real thing at : (URL) The roof should be able to come off easily, for this: (URL) I am also trying to build the gray (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: anyone got any working chicken walker joint systems?
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(...) There was (is?) a town set. It's a powerloader type thing, set number 6474. I'd call Lego Shop at home if you're interested, they probably still have some. (...) T-birt was a little wobbly, that's why I took it apart rather quickly. But I got (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Second Revision
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after a bit of tinkering, and remembering that I have 4x long, double ended click-hinge parts, I have blessed REX with working ankles and knees. he now stands a fair bit taller than he originally did. unfortunately, his knees and ankles are only (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) o wow, when I first read this post I went straight to the links and the folder was moderated, so I just skimmed the description. It said people from the seventies, so of course I pictured disco dancing minifigs or something like that. This is (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.town)
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| | The Epic of Joseph
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The Brick Testament is pleased to annouce the completion of its illustration of the Book of Genesis with seven new stories comprising The Epic of Joseph: (URL) see (URL) and greetings to everyone at Brickfest! -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith @8^) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !!
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Wow... where do you get the "hazard stripe" and 2x1 double ended click hinges from? I've been toying around with click hinges myself, and have realized that I often get stuck due to a lack of small pieces such at those. And... wow again. The tbird's (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awesome! Looking forward to seeing you guys, and keep an ear out for ya! Mark (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events, lugnet.org)
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(...) [...] Cool! I'll be there with bells and other noisemaking devices attached. And I'll see if I can drag some other BayLUG/BayLTC folks along too. --Bill. (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Gallant Venture Project - A Massive Undertaking
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Attention the Gallant Venture Project has a new email address gallant_venture_proj...otmail.com Please send all Official mail to this address or to this thread. CO David Sinn raptor222_@excite.com Gallant Venture Project (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build)
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David Sinn and I have been hashing out the details to this project, and the decisions made are as follows: 1. This group project will build an enlarged version of a Pallas Spaceworks "Intrepid" class frigate. 2. Scale will be 10:1, meaning any (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Arm Tech
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My Elbow Rocks!!!! Whoooo Hooooo!!!! Awwwww yeah. e (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sure, give it a shot. I know the tricky part will be getting the holes to line up, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. Be sure to let us know how it goes. Mark (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you, Mark, for all those tips. I hadn't thought of gearboxes in the legs--I'll have to try some experiments with that, I think. Your thunderbird mech was very impressive. I was surprised that something do large could have functional legs.:-) I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: NWBrickCon
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heh. I think you'd better talk to Dan Parker about that. Seems a Few years back PNLTC created the largest Lego train layout. Guiness was there. It was a record but even now a few years later Guiness has yet to publish it. I think we'll skip it. Mark (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events, lugnet.org)
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(...) Quite possibly? Mabie you should check with the Guiness World Records people and see if it really is the largest ever recorded (mabie you can get it into the Guiness book...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: new MOC (look inside, it's a surprise)
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"Borislav Marinov" <GW0Custom@aol.com> wrote in message news:Gz6CyF.GDq@lugnet.com... (...) any (...) that you (...) to see (...) the (...) to (...) inward (...) thanks, I'm flattered that you like it. I've just uploaded the first revision pics to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Legomaster @ MISUGASS 7/21/02 J.C.N.J.
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SUNDAY, JULY 21 THE NEW DEPRESSIONISTS MOVEMENT PRESENT Taps Lexx Jay -Misugass- A 21ST CENTURY MULTI-MEDIA EXPERIENCE FEATURING THE NU-DEEZ W/ DJS KILL-AUDIO, LEX, OCDJ ALSO: OVER A DOZEN VISUAL & PERFORMANCE ARTISTS THIS IS AN INDOOR/OUTDOOR EVENT (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark Nuemann sent me a message, he is in the middle of a new posting setup, so while he can't personnaly reply to your question at this time, this is his message to you: From the King of "Chicken Walker Mecha" ===...=== From Mark Nuemann: yep, It (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) reach. I'm going the opposite way -- my ultimate goal would be to build a structure that actually has a curved surface. Short of that, I'm willing to use any parts in any way necessary to to approximate a smooth, curved surface. I've posted an (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
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For the best and most tasty finger lick'n good Chicken Walkers around , you must check out the Snow Leopard Clan - The Mechs of Mark Nuemann: (URL) can also find him in the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame. Follow the links on the Mecha side bar. Legomaster (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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[ FUT lugnet.town ] (...) Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.town)
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(...) It's really much more fragile than it looks, though: forming those plate hinges into inward-pointing Vs around the blades makes the shape flexible when attached but incredibly sensitive to knocks against any of the blades. Even an accidental (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I am kinda diving into a mech project, and wanted to know if anyone has a good resorce for Mech joints. Arms, legs, waist, and so on. Any help would be great. Dave (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Chicken walker?
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Hi, I don't know what a chicken walker is, but this might help (URL) Agullo (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mabye Old News But
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Wasn't offended, just thought it was funny. Its not your fault so don't apologize Yes, it is cool, and so is the smaller prototypes. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) Taylor" <Elvnsword@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GzEK2C.GAC@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Sorry if we have met under bad circumstances.
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(...) Jesse, were you trying to send this to me directly? I just came accrss this post here, so I may as well respond. Thanks for the kind words on the Blacksmith Shop - I personally prefer my tavern over's Lego's diminutive Guarded Inn, but then (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Something like: (URL) here is the source for the program that wrote the building instructions: (URL) well, Jacob (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build)
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Hey, I was wondering if anybody out there has designed a working, poseable, balanced chicken walker joint system. I am about to venture into the field of mecha for the first time (except for building other's MOCs out of CAD files) and I happen to (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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