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(...) ahh...if only i could make it to brickswest. actually, i might be able to make it if i could get the time off. my family and i like to plan disneyland trips at least once a year. here's hoping... (...) i see your point. i agree with you, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WoW! Jason, Mk II is quite an improvement over Mk I as well it should be! The colorscheme is much more refined and the detail on this model is quite stunning. I'd love to see this one on display at BricksWest 2004 just to perform some side-by-side (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow. What a great use of a very unusual part! Jim, I love the look and feel of this vehicle. It's extremely "G.E.V." (from "Ogre") in its styling, and I love the rounded slopey bits. I third the call for interior shots! Interior shots! Yes! (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Soren, Thanks for the nod on my design. I will try to work on the stubbiness of the rotary cannon in the future. I have a few more ideas to flesh out so we'll see. As for more pics, see my reply to Keith :) Thanks, Jim F. (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Keith, I am happy to hear that dig my tank. Per your request I have added a few more pictures: (URL) you can see this tank is designed to hold 2 minifigs. I will definitely keep you suggestion of adding a smaller cal. gun in the front for my (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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I agree with Keith, more pictures! Interior shots especially. This little beauty has some exceptional design elements, such as the half-stud offset over the tracks. Really great rotary cannon assemblies too, although they look a bit stubby due to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) that there are not enough pictures. I would like to see what the back looks like. Does the main body hold minifigs, and if so, how many? My only suggestion would be to add a much smaller gun like a .50 cal near the front. Again, very cool (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks, Andrew. Having a couple of Mathematics degrees, myself, I have always loved your math sculptures but have never gotten around to doing any myself (I was considering doing a sizable Mobius out of Modulex bricks at one point). And, of course, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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John, no trade secrets... but I wasn't quite sure which part was most unclear. I have added a couple more pics that focus on the 'E'/& character. recheck webpage, cheers, eric (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Hi gang, It's been a while since I posted anything new, so I present my Anti-Air tank: Deep Links: (URL) moderation: (URL) info... The cannons are made with gears that Dacta calls Tacho Wheels. I have only found them in the #7191 UCS X-wing where (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I congratulate you! Normally I find mosaics pretty uninteresting, but you've found yet another way to vary the formula. Very sweet. (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) RE: the background shape; a mobius strip, perhaps? Kevin (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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I'd love to see photographic closeups of the parts that aren't so obviously easily done with unmodified Lego parts. The center portion of the big "E" which starts the & character attract my immediate attention. The odd angles up the tail slopes of (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Hi all, I just finished another mosaic. Most interesting about this one was the necessity of arches to create nice, rounded letters: (URL) harshbarger (21 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general)
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(...) John- I've actually been to the UMC in Tuscon, it was one of the first interviews, and definetly played a part in the inspiration for this hospital. We also got a chance to see the biosphere while we were there. Very cool, and I've had it on (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Hey wow, that is done really well! Just excellent! I'm really into all the cool deets! :) e www.biomechanicalbricks.com (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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alright, tough guy.... now lets see ya put um' on! (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I see. The reason I asked is because it instantly reminded me of a UMC in Tucson, AZ; a place where I worked for a period of time in the 80's. I actually thought that that was the one upon which you based your MOC. You have actually captured (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks John... this UMC is an amalgam of bland municpal building designs circa 1970's. My wife works at a UMC here in Fresno, but when we traveled 11 states last year for her interviews, every major city seemed to have a UMC, so why not (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey, Keith, this is really cool-- nice work! If I may ask-- is this UMC modeled after any particular UMC? JOHN (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Submitted for your approval... University Medical Center, a teaching hospital just 2 blocks from the Brickyard baseball stadium. As always, your comments/critique is greatly appreciated. (URL) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.build) !
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(...) -I think that i can fit a helmet in there, its just a lot more cramped then. -baz (21 years ago, 19-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's got a prerequisite of being bald. (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) helmet. ~Grand Admiral (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Love it! I could also picture some of those half built model bits in a really wierd MnM commercial. (Just picture one of them walking in on it in a store room or something... :D "GARY SELF" <SLAPPSHOTZ@MSN.COM> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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sorry about the links in the other post, but the folder is moderated now, so: (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey All- Just posting to let you know I posted instructions for my Nova/Blackhawk mech on bshelf. Please, try do one and customize it like crazy. For me. Also, I have been on a building spree lately, some new mechs will be up soon. Instructions: (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks again for your input. it really helped me make design improvements on rotgeist. i'm glad you like the mk II. i was hoping you guys would like it better than the old model. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, I've been working for quite a while on building a more-or-less scale model of the fire station I volunteer at. It is finally almost done, and posted to Brickshelf: (URL) Lego model is 72 studs deep and 104 studs wide (yowza). The scale came (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce)
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Jason that is so cool! It's awesome to see the same mecha revisited and improved. The new arms are very cool, nice and bulky. They fit in nicely with the rest of the model. I love all of the minor changes here and there, they take an already (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, looking forward to seeing this, but you didn't deep link deep enough. Ya got one more level to go... Admiral PCS Division Giddens <>< (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello again. I've just updated my site with Rebel ground transports from the latter half of the Star Wars saga. Here's the link: (URL) me know what you think. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks a lot. -Bruce LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage - (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build) !
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hi again. mucking around today i made this: (URL) cockpit: (URL) the machine gun: Folder post-moderation: (URL) built another mecha thats heaps better, but i cant seem to get any photos of it that look good, so expect a new one from me in the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I Love Black Sabbath! The song (almost) works perfect! !e! (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Amy & All, (...) of aluminum extrusion look pristine. Thanks Amy! : ) Scott S. -- Member, MichLUG (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I've started to download MOC-images that appeal to me for the use in a wallpaper randomizer. A new random LEGO MOC wallpaper each day - sweet! Thanks! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) See: (URL) Eric, you know I tend to quote Jama with Rob Zombie but another song poped into my head seeing how this progress. It's a classic by Black Sabbath: "Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind? Can he walk at all, Or if he moves (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks, bro! i was hoping you guys might like the new version. as for the missile launchers, i made sure i took a couple of closeups per stuart immonen's advice. i guess it payed off. (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Greg, Can I ask a question? Where on earth did you find a large quantity of those? Heck, how did you find *any* of those? I'm really curious. best LFB (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Wow Jason! i didn't think that that mecha could get much better, but, boy! Did you prove me wrong! The new knees look great! Far more protected against enemy munitions! and the color is absoluteltly fantastic! one thing I didn't notice from the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who reserved one of Dan's tan variant Tiger tank sets. I have aquired a large quantity of the 3063 tan 2x2 macaroni bricks needed to complete the set. I am still looking for the four 30165 Brick modified 2x2 (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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thanks for the compliment, chris. i used two engine cylinders that came with the x-wing fighter (i think you might have already figured that out). the red bars came from the red baron model team kit. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jason Coronado writes: <snip> (...) interesting form, some original techniques, good color scheme - all in all, a well constructed mecha. I have to say - my favorite thing is the backpack - I'm still trying to figure out what (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry about the delayed response. You captured the essence of Ecto 1 very well! All the detailing is great--as mentioned, the front grilles, the faucet spotlight--and those angled side windows as opposed to the straight ones help to form the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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But his greatest creations is, I think, a huge (...) Terrific in dimension and particulars !!!! I'm hoping in a best images resolution to study them. By Andrea (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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kinda based off a viking long house, but short.. cause everything in legoland is short. a home to a peasant and her husband (they cooking). (URL) le crackhead -lenny (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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I wrote you an email in response to this beautiful MOC. Do you happen to know if you got it? No need to respond to it if you dont want to. Just curious. I tried to explain how your MOC was impacting me. :) "Amy Hughes" <lugnews@amyhughes.org> wrote (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) after viewing my new pics, i see what you mean by making the head bigger. actually, i did try to make it more detailed per your last post, but to no avail. i fugured the head being elongated might make up for its size (...) actually i've never (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I hear that, sometimes alot of our work is based on many personal building decisions. Its uncertain when a person makes a critique if its something "They" would like to see, or, if it really might help the overall model. Kudos for putting the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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has anyone ever actually made a lego bot that meets the definition of running? Lately there have been a lot of bots like the Twirp and my own Son of Walker, that basically meet the definition of walking, in that during their stride they fall forward (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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hello again, everyone! although i really admire how you guys (and gals) give good constructive criticism along with positive comments, i never really took criticism much to heart. it's not that it disheartens me, but rather by the time i post my (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ROSCO (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hey Mark! We Missed you at Bricks West 2003! (URL)I did go back through old posts to get caught up on your construction. In (...) I've been working on this all mechanical robot for about 8 months. These pictures show a technique I use to keep (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eric - It is really awesome to see how this new robot is coming together! I guess I haven't look into .mecha enough, because this is the first time that I've seen this new one. I did go back through old posts to get caught up on your (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awesome-- THANKS! Kevin (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Hi Tobbe, Harald told me his site isn't finished yet. So more will come soon and maybe he will add more photos of the models which are already to be seen on his website. It indead is a great model, the huge LTM1500. Hopefully he will show them (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) HEHE... -Andrew (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah! What a relief. I've been waiting for this one since your first Escher. Why? 'Cause it has been in my LEGO-pipeline for quite some time. While checking out some of Escher's work (via the Lugnet-LOGO link) I realized this one would be (...) (22 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I did, very much so! Nice creations! I'd like better (i.e. larger) images though (i.e. linking the ones on the pages now to at least 800 pixels wide ones would do). Also a shot of the whole crane with the jib at it's full extent would be cool! (...) (22 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Check out our latest MOC from our homepage, Dragonstern Festival; (URL) like a good day for posting castle MOCs! Regards, ACPin & Sons (22 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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!!!SUPER BOOTS!!! (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) 1600 pixel version now added to the site (linked to from the main picture). (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I've added a 1600 pixel wide version to the site. You can get at it by clicking on the main picture on the "relativity" page. Enjoy! Now, back to work on the next one... (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh my word, that's *beautiful*! Your best Escher yet! (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I always thought this was one of his best prints. It makes me proud to see that you've captured the artistic work of my fellow countryman so well. I wonder, have you recieved any reactions from the M.C. Escher Foundation at your works? Have (...) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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"Andrew Lipson" <andrewlipson@blueyo...pam.co.uk> skrev i meddelandet news:HD7961.1qE2@lugnet.com... (...) for my desktop (although it's already firmly in place there). Happy building, -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Wow! Very nice! Thanks for posting this. TJ (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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smoochie: (URL) notes: so here is little crackhead lenny surfing the net and he finds this cool picture of a medieval manor house and he says to himself that he could build that, given he had the ruby of sulifar, so he went and passed through the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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I've made available two hi-res images of the Abston Church. These are large images... (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !
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(...) Guess I'm just another voice here - but I couldn't not comment on this. Cool! It makes my head hurt... -Tim (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Can we get some nice desktop-sized versions of the main pic? 1200 or 1600 pixels across? Can we can we huh huh can we pretty please?!? Kevin (22 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Today I went to the Modelshow Europe with some LEGO-models. The show really was great, but I will tell you more about it in a next message. About two years ago I met Harald Ziegler from Germany on the Modelshow Europe. He was there as a visitor. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic) !!
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Probably not saying anything that someone else hasn't already said, but: That is AMAZING!!! The SNOT work and just the sheer amount of thought that went into that thing is unbelievable and the effect is ABSolutely perfect! :^) -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) THANK YOU for making that! Kevin (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) DUDE THAT IS COOL! COOL! COOL! COOL! Does the Lego version balance, or does it topple over? (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Again, you amaze me! Nicely done! I really enjoyed reading your walkthru of the building steps, very instructive and inspiring! So... dare i ask... what's ther next project? Terry www.rotule.qc.ca (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) OH WOW! This is incredible! Your rendition of "Relativity" is one of the COOLEST creations I have ever seen!!! Simply amazing how you were able to work it all out! A SUPERB STUDY IN LEGO FEASIBILITY! ciao&salaam -Andrew Saada GardenSLUG (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.build, Jonathan Mizner writes: ... (...) More pictures now added, with details of some of the SNOT building and revelations concerning the true direction of gravity... ;-) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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You can some here: (URL) his stuff is great. Such simple yet effective use of Lego elements. Can't wait to see him build a minifig scale skyscraper. :) -JHK (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Wow. I would have to say that this is the best yet in your remarkable series. No "tricks" or photo editing, just plain old bricks interacting with light. So for your next Escher reproduction, how about doing the LUGNET logo? - Chris. (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Daniel and andrew, this is AMAZING! It's very well thought/puzzled out and it leaves me very well puzzled and thinking for a while. Love to see some other pics (but take your time and sleep well, so we will have sleepless nights of admiration!) Daan (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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"Andrew Lipson" <andrewlipson@blueyo...pam.co.uk> wrote in message news:HD7961.1qE2@lugnet.com... (...) Realy nice work! I love Eschers work from before, and has always loved LEGO, and now the both are combined! Just one comment about "Ascending (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) No photoshopping for the shadows - we did it the hard way with lots of lights from different directions. Actually while I took the final photo Daniel was carefully holding one of the lights in one hand while holding a baseplate in the other to (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Absolutely Brilliant! How is it that I've missed this page before? This and the "Ascending and Descending" are unbelievable! 3-D lego models of things that aren't supposed to exist in 3-D! I can't say enough good things... Later, Chris (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Argghhhh!!! *brain fries from trying to figure out how it was built* Which...way...is...up? Any chance of more pictures? (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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I am humbled. Such beautiful postmodern structures... Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch)
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My head hurts...ow... my poor head...ow... Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) That really is quite remarkable. I don't think I can say anything more than that. Adrian -- (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Cooooool! Nicely done! I could stare at that for quite a while. In fact, I am! ;-) thanks, TJ (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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Not sure. But perhaps the nature of it's primary purpose beign indirect fire (self-propelled howitzer) rather than direct fire (tank)? I believe that both type often have some ability in either role... but it is not the designed purpose. This is (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) WOW! Truly impressive... I look forward to more pics/deconstruction information. Did it require any photoshopping to burn/dodge the shadows/highlights? My guess is turning the picture 90 degrees clockwise is "up" Spotlighted!! -- Bill (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) since childhood, it is really neat to see his works interpreted in the brick. Thanks for sharing, -J +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) MOCpage - (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Boy, too bad the pictures seem to be gone now... Frank (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Daniel and Andrew, Wow! This one has to be your greatest yet. In addition to that headachy feeling looking at the picture, I'm anxious to see some of the great SNOT building techniques in this one. Amazing as usual, -Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) No tricks! But you might enjoy figuring out which way is really "up"... I'll post some more pictures shortly, but right now it's just gone midnight here and I think I'll turn in soon... (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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This is beautiful. Maybe my favorite so far of your series in that it has no "tricks". Or does it? Do you have any photos from other angles? Bruce (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) <joke> What? No handrails? </joke> Oh man, this thing gives me a headache just LOOKING at it. Consider that a compliment, because the original does the same thing! Very nice!! JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Swear word! Swear word! More swear words! I LOVE IT!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!! (deep breath) Dude that is the Coolest. (deep breath) I would so buy one of those! Kit kit kit kit kit!!! --Todd (Escher and mathematics fan since childhood) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build)
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After several months' absence due to non LEGO-related geeky activities... Daniel Shiu and I have just finished another Escher reproduction in LEGO. This time it's "Relativity"; the most excrutiating example of SNOT techniques I've ever had the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !!
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Well I finally opened up my 4097 Mini Robots Designer set last night. I like it. I decided to try and use every piece in the box you can see what I came up with here: (URL) thought I would post these since there isn't a piece inventory on the box. I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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