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Congrats Eric! Yay! I'm going to build a build-a-bot myself. I think it's really cool too :) You really do have a great talent for this.. -Anne (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst)
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Ack! Here's the URL: (URL) pictures are available at: (URL) 'bout that.. -Anne (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It seems like a good idea to jump on the bandwagon :) I made a G1 Ravage. Ravage is one of my favourites, and I figured he would be fun to do. I made sure he can articulate, just like the toy :), so the articulation is in the legs. :) This is my (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Presumably, a leg from either (URL) assume? (...) Actually, Galidor is currently 50% off from S@H in the US (I don't know about elsewhere) and I think I've seen competitive prices at at least one retailer. Now would be the time for people to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'm sure a man of your inestimable talent can rise to the challenge, Jon. Just be thankful I didn't go down the Fabuland parts list. I was half tempted to include one of those large, ungainly bay window pieces or a merry go round canopy... (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Yes. Us Aussies call it soccer as well, but in deference to Lego's Danish origin I used the European term. (...) Well, I chose Nick Bluetooth since it's the only name that sprang to mind and I couldn't be bothered looking up some of the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Question time- #3 Football. Would this be the same item we Americans refer to as a soccer ball? I only ask 'cause I've never seen a Lego football. #4 Either of Nick Bluetooth's legs- Just Nick? or can we use some other Galidor fig? I'm not (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Thank you to all who have visited the Build-a-Bot Gallery on Brickshelf! (URL) big round of applause goes out to all the folks who have built one! It has been a great joy to see the LB's people have made. Be sure to see the "Bot's by You" Folder. A (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst)
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Check out Mukai's Mazinger at the Steel Gallery: (URL) if you haven't been over to Jun Nishizawa's Site Planet Lego in a while, he has some fairly new stuff too! See the "Lego Gallery" (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, I would define a POA as a point when mobility occurs whereas the rotattion is counted once. That is to say if a Shoulder joint spins forwards and back it counts as one POA and should not be counted as two. Example: In this picture of the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Allister McLaren" <allistermclaren@bigpond.com> wrote in message news:H5s1t8.C8G@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) Wow those are some really lame parts. You're killin me. It's go time. -Jon -- | The Shipyard - (URL) The Moonbase Project - (URL) My Lego (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) lol I didn't think of it that way-- another way to console myself for tearing her apart-- thanks:-) (...) Thanks. I was hoping it would inspire folks to build one or something like it and send it to either the NGLTC or the NELUG or both for (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) If this is the case, or if it's intended for children, they may not be able to credit your site. You've done a great job on the sets and I'm quite impressed with the effort you've made to be true to the Bible as you understand it, but your (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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Hey John, This looks really nice. It preserves all of the key features of the original, but in addition to freeing up space it will also free up a lot of elements (all those windows, railings, blue slopes, etc) for future projects. Oh, btw, I really (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi John, My apologies for the deliquency in noticing this. (I've actually had to do 'work' at work the past few days). Very nice. Looks to me like a Mayoral Mansion for a city. Any plans to put a cityesque landsacape around it? What parts are (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) Yep! It looks like you are. (...) I can think of four ways to do it so far including using the arms (Throwbot and Matoran). You'll find out when I post my pics. :) (...) -Dave (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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"Allister McLaren" <allistermclaren@bigpond.com> wrote in message news:H5s1t8.C8G@lugnet.com... (...) idea (...) spacefaring, (...) I've pretty much got mine done, and I only started today! (am I the first to finish?) It loocks very odd, yet still (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) It would, of course. I was mainly just being sarcastic. (...) Here I would actually disagree. I've been to a large number (let's say about 33, because this comes up every Christmas) of church plays put on by the Sunday school kids, at (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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It's been sooooo long since I have seen that building in person. Seeing your work makes me want to go and see it again. Catch some dinner at the Canton House. Then go over to Alta plaza park and digest. Great work. That thing must be heavy huh?! I (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) LOL! Well, Anne, it looks like you and I might have to meet up before the LUGOLA meeting in order to swap a few parts. I've got all the parts on that list (except 3,4,9)-so loaning/trading you some for a model wouldn't be a problem. Hmmm...a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thanks John .like tim said I have seen your Brickshelf folder many atime and I'm allways inspired!.As for my latest it's by far my most detailed building I done and the colors are great to work with (as is the dk red/lt grey blg .I'm in the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) *rofl* You too? :) (...) I might give this contest a shot. I have too many of those dang frisbees from the Throwbots. -Anne -- It might look like I'm doing (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. nothing, but at the cellular >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. level, (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Hmm..very interesting. I think I'll be hard pressed to come up with the parts as I've basically dwelled in Space all these years. Um, that didn't quite come out right. At any rate, it will be fun trying to made do with what parts of these I have. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Only 6 days now! (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words, Tim! I hope to post up a few more buildings this week. -John (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) Oooh, sharp building, Chris! Nicely detailed; plenty of good architectual angling, and good coloration, too. You will have to join the Ashcan school of LEGO town builders I am forming with Jonathan:-) -John (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:H5qJzp.GwD@lugnet.com... (...) trees (...) I (...) pics. John: I also like how you have modified the front stairs. Overall, the Chateau now looks like an elegant in town home rather than a country (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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We were at Legoland CA over the weekend... The main cables ARE made from 2x2 round bricks, and the vertical cables use 1x1 round bricks. BTW, they've already started decorating Miniland for the holidays. A large Christmas tree was set up at (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Alrightey then, There's been so many good responses that I've decided to ditch the poll idea as unecessarily delaying the whole process. I can't wait to see some creations. So... Instead of the poll I'm making the parts list longer and splitting the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Very nice first public MOC. Welcome and glad you shared. I, um... I had one question, though. Do you like Coca Cola at all? :-) (...) I can hardly wait. Spotlighted. (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build)
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Check out our latest MOC from our homepage, Republic Fighter Tank; (URL) Republic Fighter Tank TX-130 was developed and manufactured by Rothana Heavy Engineering. The highly advanced combat tank was the Republic's primary ground superiority unit (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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(...) Wow! The building looks great, the pyramid shape is nice and seamless. I like the flag on top. The building is indeed huge. (...) I can't wait. What a great way to introduce yourself. -Kevin P.S. That's quite a Coca-Cola collection you have. (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.build.arch, John Neal writes: Very nice work John. In future please consider setting FUT just one group though... .trains.org for example ought to be confined to the mechanics and logistics and theory of organizations. Your post would be (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) John it came out great!I still love the way the pillers came out in your building.I liked it so much I incorporated pillers into one of my latest blocks (URL) using my fav. color to build with right now(tan and dark gray).Chris MichLTC (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thank you, Richard. Actually, I could have, but I have forsaken cyprus trees because I prefer to build my own trees instead. I do have four trees that I plan to "plant" in front of the chateau; I just didn't include them in the pics. Pics of (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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Well, folks, it's down to the last stretch. There were very few entries since that big rush at the beginning of October. Anyway, On November 24th at 23:59 PM, the Lego Movie Poster Open Project Contest will officially be finished and we will then (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.contests) !
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(...) Very impressive John. I especially liked the use on the tree's on the origional version, they seemed to add a sense of grand scale. Its a shame that you could not fit those at the front of the new version. Richard (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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When I built my chateau a few years back, it was simply an exercise of love-- bulk bricks had just become available, and the doors to creating larger and more complicated and detailed MOCs were opened. It, however, became this large labor of love (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town)
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Gary, Welcome! I didn't get to look at your pix yet because they haven't been moderated yet, but you got my attention...will be looking forward to seeingthe Pyramid! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build)
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just wanted to ask some fellow mech-ers exactly what constitutes a point of articulation. i am just finishing my second mech and i used at lease seven ball joints for the shoulders, hips, waist, and feet. i also used plate hinges in elbows and (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I hope this goes through. I'm new at Lugnet so stay with me. I posted this once and was told I should post it in other areas. So that's what I'm doing. Enjoy. Well here is 1 of 3 San Francisco landmarks I've done. The TransAmerica Building in San (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce) !
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Carsten, Thank you very much for taking the time to translate this for me. I have sent them an e-mail in both English and Danish. I will post here if there is a response (particularly if it's in Danish!). Regards, -Rev. Smith (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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Hi Brendan, I would expect most Danes to at least *read* and understand English, but anyway, here is a paragraph-by-paragraph translation: Greetings. *Vær hilset. Part of your website has recently been brought to my attention due to its striking (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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Hi all I have put up some pictures of my latest MOC. (URL) is a model of the Swedish high speed train X2000. The original has a tilting mechanism to allow fast running through tight curves, but my model is only suitable for straight Lego track and (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !!
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I'd like to thank everyone who has replied, offering translation help, as well as their thoughts on this matter: Sonnich Jensen (who replied by e-mail), Carsten, Jacob, and Bruce. I plan to send the website an e-mail expressing my concern, and (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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(...) It is a tricky issue, in that you're right, I don't have any copyright over the text of the Bible. But then again, it would still be alarming if the Gideons start leaving LEGO-illustrated Bibles in hotel rooms AND their editing of Bible (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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Carsten Straaberg skrev: (...) This is certainly not my impression. The domain is owned by a private individual, whereas for example "www.km.dk", "www.sogn.dk" and "www.provsti.dk" are administrated by the The Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient)
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Brendan, You mean you didn't copyright your story? Hmm, next thing the Gideons will put it down in little leather books and start leaving it in hotel rooms. :) I'd agree with Carsten. Send them an e-mail asking them if they would make a link to your (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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(...) :) (...) (URL) all know, Jon is a genius! -JHK (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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"Gil Shaw" <NIXtoradochSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H5MCzK.7CD@lugnet.com... (...) Done. :) (URL) still working on the actual web-page. I've been using the small cats as a new sort of alien race. Yo'll have to see their pod when I get (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Hi Brendan, The site belongs to www.church.dk which is a common site for the Danish Peoples Church. The Subdomain "ung-jul" is a section for kids (translates to young-christmas). The story line _is_ frightening similar. However, are there many (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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Oops! Posted a broken link! Here's a fixed one for the comparison: (URL) Smith (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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Hi, all. Someone e-mailed me today to bring my attention to a website that is "ripping off material" from The Brick Testament: (URL) to say, the phrasing of the e-mail was a little disconcerting, so I followed the link. The site is in Danish, so I (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.dk)
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(I concur....this could be a blast [great idea Allister]) ;p -G (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Wow. As always, impressive. I love watching Jamocklaquat grow :) -Anne (...) -- Time for new haiku: (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. Lacking inspiration, I >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. waste this space again. -Tina Bird (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; \/,-~) \ stripes at (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Therein lies the challenge :) I'm thinking that I can see a great theme forming (judging by your list of parts). How about a spaceship that uses an animal or animal part (if they can be disassembled) in a non-animal way? Special bonus points (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Tony Knaak wrote in message ... (...) You don't want these? Send 'em to me, I love 'em! See here: (URL) admit they wouldn't be much use on a spaceship though :-) Kevin ---...--- NEW Cottage kit, 577 pieces! (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Throwbot disks! Are you insane! Honestly, is there a way to connect a throwbot disk to standard lego without glue? Here are a few of mine... 1. Fishing pole thingies I got with the Ewok Attack set 2. Clams 3. Starfish 4. Manta Ray 5. Gungan Horse (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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O man, this contest is gonna hurt. Tree stumps, throwbot discs, footballs BWAHAHAHA! Keep 'em coming. Allister (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Well, in my entry to last year's BT1 contest (and my current player ship in the Starship/Spraw game), I used the heavy ballasts from the early boat sets as plasma-tanks mounted sideways. Look just behind the cockpit section: (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'd say things like the weirder Bionicle pieces such as the body armor from the new Bionicle Nuva, or the backpacks from the bohrok, but I've already used them in a couple of my creations. How about these: Bionicle Toa bodies Throwbot disks (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Mission 7 Hip Fit Check (URL) reinstall Spine Spin. (URL) to "Din Din" my Cat. e (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Kitten Bionicle 'brain' Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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In lugnet.space, Richie Dulin writes: Snipped the non controversial ones... (...) ?? It's designed incorrectly but if you have to have it, you have to have it. Layouts without any turnouts would be pretty boring. HOWEVER, seeing this used in a (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) The aerodynamic fairing panels from modern technic sets The large silver wheels from the silver champion and 8466 and so on The old yellow, blue & red pre-technic gears The large technic supercar steering wheel The engine cylinder heads from a (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) You got a head start, with those pirate baskets and barrels on that Red Rocket :) (...) Football Belville sparkly roof segment (Anything specifically Belville, in fact) curved rail segment One-piece adventurers Pterodactyl (actually I (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Fluffy. 9V turnout. The aft sail from a Red Beard Runner. An 8x1 brick printed with 'Snack Bar'. A Belville leg plaster. The Fat Lady door from HP or the Stained Glass window from the KK sets. The WW treestump Cheers Richie (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Castle Walls (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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Hi all, I'm planning on sponsoring a little spaceship building contest, but before I do I'd like a little input from your good selves. The idea of the contest has been brewing in my mind for a few weeks now, but Tony's brilliant use of the cannon (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Eric- As always, simply splendid! I'm always amazed at what you do with comparatively basic bricks. Someday perhaps I can see some of this in the ABS, one of these days. Thanks for bringing joy to me here in seemingly LEGOless Africa. best LFB (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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I really liked Bruce's Nintendo mosaics, so I went and made some of my own. There's some Mega Man characters: (URL) Red Slime from Dragon Warrior: (URL) a Shy Guy from Super Mario Brothers 2: (URL) were fun to make, so I'm looking forward to doing (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
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Greetings all! Again, I'm announcing that a new poster is up on the website: True Romance, from me ! You can see this poster here: www.rotule.qc.ca/fil...mance.html Rules of the contest are here: (URL) have until November 24th at 11:59pm, time of (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Heh. I don't feel so bad. The GGB was the first MOC I tried (very unsuccessfully) about 4 years ago. I stopped when I realised how many bricks I would need :) Now, I'm trying other projects, but even my largest one is only 3,000+ pieces :) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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John, Nice FAQ. If you are interested in a couple more mosaic-making program links, I have some on Question #14 of my LEGO FAQ: (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Mark, I like to try to get all the detail I can on a MOC, although I'm not all that successful at times. Mmmmmmm....msg. Jamie (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) ROSCO PS: If you want more landmarks, you could always have my bridge too 8?) but you'd have to pay for the shipping 8?P (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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I'm not sure I remember correctly, but I believe the main cables are made from 2x2 round bricks... I can't remember what the vertical cables are. eric (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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This is great! It has so much detail packed into a little MOC. Great colors as well. I wish there were more dark red pieces. Well done. Makes me hungry for sesame chicken. yummm Mark M. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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You should check this site out. (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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I grew up in and around the Bay Area, so for me, this is really nice to see. Good for you, it looks great. Eric Sophie (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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I'm stunned. Really nice work. And a remarkably simple and elegant solution to the cables. Wow. Beautiful. Joe Meno (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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I just came across this special issue of Popular Science today at Wal-Mart. It is called the 21st Century Soldier and is a compendiuum of the US military's weaponry, gear, and technology of the new century. It also shows many future projects and (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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(...) (although at a MUCH smaller scale than this!) This is simply beautiful. You nailed it. Great solution for the cables. How are the cables modeled for the Legoland version? It's never been too clear to me from the photos I've seen. Clever way to (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) I like the "cable" construction of 1x6 plates. Very clever. Very nice! I'd bet that the center span will hold. Please keep us posted. -TJ (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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The third landmark was going to be a large dutch windmill. eric (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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yeah... a major road disaster [grin]... there actually is a mini police car built... as well as an ambulance... I need to take more close up pics of the cars, I guess. eric (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Looks like there was a little trouble on the bridge here Eric, (URL) hope you have some little emegency vehicles to handle this :) Great job I look forward to seeing it all in place...of course we have to get it there first. jt (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) Eric, As usual, my first comment was wow! The towers look awesome. You used an ingenious method for the suspension cables. I love the mini cars. As for not getting a third landmark up in time, well, I don't think anyone will mind. Can we know (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Hi all, I'm happy to announce a second 'landmark' sculpture to complement my recent Eiffel Tower. This time it's the Golden Gate Bridge: (URL) webpage is kinda brief, so if there are any question, let me know... I'll augment its description. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture) !!
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I decided to add another vehicle to my Future City vehicles line-up ((URL) It should have been an easy build but at first I had the driver in the middle, and had the engine behind him. But whatever I tried just didn't look right. So I finally had (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 7 Upper Leg Hex Truss - ABORTED!
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TaaaHAaaaaHaaa! heee heee hoi hoi!! (...) Originally Jama was going to walk using the Hexapod gait. The Mecha would always stand on 3 legs at a time. The stability of always standing on one Tripod was what would have made walking possible. But now, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That junk is super mad fresh YO! I love lego transformers. Make more please :)! (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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that would be fun to see some footage of jamo walking, i predict that it would go something like this...(no offense intended, this is just a predition from a crazy person after all!) 1. we begin with a clip of eric waving to the camera and smiling. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow, more transformers, I love it! I'd really like to see more pics, some of it transforming too. Fantastic stuff. e. (can I be e? or is that taken) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Gahhh that would be funny! What song do you want it to "Jama" to! ;) I thought about Stevie Wonder's song "Mama Jama"!!! LOL! On the up note, the Hex design study will prove vauable when I use the technique on the Super Mech-Bot, yeah!! Then we'll (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey that's nice! Our Family of Transformers Grows! e (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sorry to here about this! I think I speak for all the frequent .mecha readers too. I was really eager to see this bad boy walk around! But you do what you have to do to meet your artistic vision. I understand some sacrifices must be made. On an up (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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My brother Paul made this GREAT Bluestreak a while ago & I finally got around to posting it! Way to go bro!: (URL) thru ...bluestreak03.jpg) Jeff (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Does anyone have a piece count for a reliable motorbike with sidecar? I'm looking for one that uses the motorcycle element that could be mass produced for future brikwars games in Tek Level 4. I was inspired by Shaun Sullivan's design. Thanks, ~Evan (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Very cool! But, this is too weird. A few months ago, I made a mosaic of Homer based on an almost identical picture. What are the odds? Mine can be seen at: (URL) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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