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Hi all! I'm back to building with LEGO again. To all the MOC posters, sorry for the lack of replies, but please know that I do check out everything that you build and greatly admire your creations. Now that it's summer break, I'll have more time to (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX) !
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(...) Nathan, I like this, it has a real satellite/space probe feel. Thanks, George (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Lemme guess... The Decker 1 got eaten by a big space horn and the Decker 2 was lost in a bizarre ending involvin' a bald lady and a buncha lights. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, (URL) Funny Cars Series 2> Zam's speeder and Lobot's Cloud car get makeovers. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Cary. What other single LEGO elements have you thought of exploiting in this way? (...) Correct. (...) That's pretty neat-o. I hadn't realized there were other ways to assemble headlight mosaics. I played around with that 4x4 pattern a (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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"Nathan Wells" <lordofthelego@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HH41pr.4Fp@lugnet.com... (...) -- Tom (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Kalashnikov in progress (was Re: The Eastern Block's Newest Weapons)
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(...) Lenny, oops, I mean Jr. Marshal I really enjoyed reading through the construction notes on this one. I haven't considered building a large ship yet for myself, but I still found the process you're going through to build one very interesting. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very nice. I had no problem on a 56K modem, calling from (cough) southern Africa. Now, if *that* doesn't show up problems, nothing will. It took a bit to load, so maybe an indicator of some kind on the screen (loading...please wait) might help (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Hi all, Here's a new MOC I made: T-SEC's next deep space probe, Kirk I. (URL) Kirk I> (URL) Main Folder> Kirk I's shape is based off Mariner 9. Kirk I was built after (URL) Archer I>, but before I uploaded Archer I to Brickshelf, and therefore I (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) you know, the funny thing about that is... -Jr.Mar.Hoffman (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(4 URLs) (...) Ay, Herr Jeff, ze vill indeed. Ze vill indeed! -Jr.Mar.Hoffman (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you very much. The "Commie Bug" as it is called around the water cooler, was only meant for planetary travel. Currently designers are looking into developing an interplanetary version that could be used to ferry short distances, like (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, Okay then. Give it a few days. Good to know. Thanks. FUT lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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In regards to any technical problems, go here - (URL) Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey Jeff, The site looks great, well designed and easy to use. I am on a phone modem and it does take a while to load, but it's worth the wait! Stephen (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Generally sales sites that use Flash offer an HTML-only alternative. And though I have a good connection with all the fixins, I still click that one. Flash is just that—flash. Nonetheless, I like the design of the site (save the pop-up). And I (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Jeff apparently doesn't know (or doesn't care, but I suspect the former) about conventions here, but the original post, in my view, was appropriate for somewhere in the market.* hierarchy **only**... perhaps market.buy-sell-trade? Could (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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SPENCER - The handles are round. Look at some of the "detailed" pics. Sales?, unlikely. When I reach LEGO-like status, maybe. Those of you complaining about the pop-up index - Humor me for roughly 30 sec. Imagine you're clicking a button on some (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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In principle I agree with Richard. Why have a portal page that doesn't contain any info except a link to the catalog? I was also forced to change my pop up blocker settings for your page, which I don't like to do. Can you show the catalog in the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Actually a byte is whatever you define it to be - a nibble is generally half a byte, and a word is generally 2 bytes. I haven't seen a machine using 4 bit bytes, but I've seen 8, 16, 32 and 64. And I'm sure there are other weird ones floating (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Your Jr. Marshalness, Having now scrutinized the released photos after reading the briefing during a writer's bloc break, I now have the following comments. Vhile your perzonal kraft does not zeem fit for ekstra planetary traval, itz quite (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Very cool design. (...) Question: Why are you calling 4 bits a byte? 4 bits is a nibble, while 8 bits would be a byte. Obviously the design can be extended to 8 bits like you mentioned. They you would have your byte. Michael (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) Now this is the face of pinko commie scum if I ever saw it. (URL) :D -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) "Adopt a fleebnork. They're DYING!" -Sally Struthers (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) SNIP (...) SNIP (...) the new creations vill greatly bless the mother country, space comrade Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hmm...that's a good idea. I'll add that to one of my updated probes. (...) Hey, that's a great idea! (...) Wow, thanks fo all this info. This'll really help me later with other probes. (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Not that it matters, but just for the sake of history... Craigo (Hamilton) explained some of these headlight brick patterns to me over the phone once about 4-5 years ago, and then we spent some time playing with the various patterns as we talked. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) I've been fascinated with parts that singly can be used to make patterns for over twenty years, but I don't think I ever thought to build anything exploiting that aspect. Kudos to the Reverend for this great inspiration. I got out my (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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The Eastern Block is Proud to announce its two latest achievements: ======= Our first creation deals with question: What happens when you mix two parts Spaceman Spiff, two parts VW Bug, and one part evil Soviet dictatorship? (2 URLs) It is the 2056 (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Nope. Read everyone else's comments and you will see that rather than being dismissive you should have been listening to the first two persons that commented they were having problems getting to everything on your site. I have the latest (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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(...) I'm on dial up here, and I can't slam the site cuz it doesn't load. I have the newest flash and 98 too. It starts the loading progress bar and then stalls out. I'd love to see it when it gets changed. (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) -snip- While he could have been more tactful, he is right. The pop-up is annoying, and websites that require the user to have the newest software and/or hardware are poorly designed. My initial experience (dialup/windows 98/newest version of (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Good luck on your latest venture! One thing though you missed out on posting it to .market where I think this should belong. Or at least all FUTs should be there rather than flooding all the other newsgroups with the announcement. Regards, (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) While a couple people have stated this might be a bit of a harsh reply, I find my self in the same boat. I would like to see the new castle stuff and probably buy some, but your page has requirements that exceed my setup. If you want to make (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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I am on a Cable Modem and had no problems at all with your site. If he wants to complain, then he should at least show a little more restraint and tact. After all, you are not responsible for their connection speed/internet settings. Anyway, glad to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Anthony, About the only way you can top this is to produce a stop-action animation of this behemoth moving. I'd love to see it move about. Of course, I don't expect to see it fly (except with the help of Photoshop). Great work!! Alan (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Richard Marchetti wrote: Great! Blame the supposedly welcome and would-be customer... (...) First of all, I think that was a little harsh. Second of all, great site Jeff, I had no trouble with anything on it. I might order (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) I like the design of the weapons and most of the page works fine for me. However, i have 3 questions. First, how do the droids hold their robot blasters? Secondly, are the handgrips on the castle weapons and blasters round? They look a bit (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) If we're just looking at this law as man-made, devoid of any divinely-commanded or divinely-inspired status, in that case, I don't really find it all that disturbing or surprising considering when it was written and compared with the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Bruce Thanks Bruce. Specific pics have or will be fixed this evening. I don't know what to tell you about the "view details" thing. It works fine for me, as well as MANY others. Jeff (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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A few years ago I did a little galaxy mosaic in this style, and it's still sitting on my shelf. I used gray, black, and white bricks, and made a spiral galaxy. I'm not sure if I came up with the technique myself or if I had seen it elsewhere. Eric (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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Hey Jeff, Congratulations on the new site. It looks great! I really like the "in situ" photos especially. I also noticed that on several of the space weapons, when you click on "view details" you just see the detail of the robot blaster. These (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) That passage is much misunderstood. At the time it was written, it instructed a to retribution, not an encouragement to revenge. Prior to "Eye for eye" laws, it was much more common for the people to follow the practice of "Death for eye." (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Er... uh... yeah. That's Richard. He needs a nickname like "Mr. Sunshine" or something. I will agree that it might be nice if the portal page didn't spawn the popup, but everything else worked ok for me here at work (MSIE 5.0 on NT) other than (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) You must be joking, right? (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) Great! Blame the supposedly welcome and would-be customer... Things that suck about your site: 1. You have a useless portal page that forces a pop-up (and therefore forces me to change my "quick preference" browser settings to see your stupid (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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Very nice work! I love your space weapons! God luck with this business. Terry (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I did have a bit of trouble when loading detail pages for different weapons. Sometimes pictures of other weapons would pop up in the sidebar, even though the description was correct. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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Hello! (...) Yes, it is possible to seperate the glass from the frame. I've done that once with a white door of this form (URL) Of course you have to be very carefull not to breake the glass or scratch it with the tool you use to seperate the parts. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Yup I've done it to one of my doors before: (URL) glue was loose to begin with so I pried the glass from the frame. Can't remember what glue I used though. -Bryan (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) LENNY, It might be your computer. This site requires updated flash stuff. Well, that and a decent modem speed. (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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I noticed a while back that these two doors are made up of the same two pieces that have just been put together differently. Has anyone here ever tried separating the glass from the frame to see if you could reverse the door? They appear to be (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) the site looks pretty cool. I clicked the 'load catalog' link, another window opened that said "loading catalog" but nothing happened after that. -Lenny (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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Well folks, here it is. Some of the pics are being tweaked as I write this, but 95% is complete. The last minute changes will be finished by this evening. (URL) Thanks, Jeff (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) !
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(...) About half-way down this page (URL) is a diagram and short discussion of a possible design for molecular level RAM. The diagram shows 2 memory cells of 2 bits each and the mechanism to select which memory cell is being read/written. In my LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) Do you happen to have any links to the molecular RAM design you are referencing? It would be very cool to compare and contrast your excellent model with the "real world" counterpart. Jona (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) good use of those Han Solo in carbonite bricks. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Apparently its 17 not 7! SteveH (BeLUG) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I think these patterns are more like the tessellated tile patterns found in Islamic architecture; for example at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Isn't a square tile repeating pattern mathematically restricted to only 7 (types). Have you (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) You might also try checking out the (URL) resources> section here at .build.mecha. Many folks worked hard to provide a nice starting resource for others who want to try their hand at mecha. -Dave (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The second version is shown transforming in the video clip. It works essentially the same except for the bumpers and lights which must be folded under. I'll put up some more photos when the pull back motor version is completed. (...) I think (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Brilliant! Positively brilliant! >> Mark (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks much! I will admit the cloth wings are a bit of a cop out, but look at the original wings. I much prefer the way it is now than before. But yes, I agree, it would probably have been better made from plates. However, in my own defense, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The first time I looked at this I wasn't too fond of it. My mind got wrapped around the idea of a sedan, and it really doesn't work for that, but as a dunebuggy it's a rather interesting design. The version shown in the last three images looks (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) go to (URL) a section on building and joint construction there. should be good to get you started...not only that...but there's some great inspiration for you as well, some seriously cool gundam and other mecha. check it out... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Inspired by the recent pneumatic computing thread I have created some LEGO mechanical memory. It is an adaptation of a possible design for molecular level RAM. The folder is at (URL) with details below. In this overall view of it (URL) the sliding (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) Compared to when? When exactly did you NOT feel like a rebel??? :) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hi, Bruce. Thanks as always for taking the time. (...) Yep. (...) It's been a liberating experience, I have to admit. Nice to use minifigs who wear glasses, too. (...) Thanks, see my replies to others for more details on that. (...) That the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.ancient, John Spencer Rezkalla wrote: (URL) (...) Yes, specifically this famously and deeply disturbing (URL) image> captured by photographer Eddie Adams of a Viet Cong prisoner executed by Nguyen Ngoc Loan, who, as the linked (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Yes, the build order is quite important. If we were to try a a giant "quilt" like the one I suggested in my response to Larry, it would be quite the task to actually fit all the 1,024-brick squares together. You would need to know in advance (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. That cam about sort of accidentally, but I like it too. It has that cobbled together Mad Max 2 feel to it. (...) Yeah, and it's dead easy to pose too. And very stable. Translation: Playability. This one survives the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! It was only my second time to use ball joints on a mech. The first time was the Locust, which has been revamped and is awaiting pictures. I'm liking what I'm seeing. (...) Thanks again. *gasps* But it DOES have knee joints! I think you (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmm, that'd be cool, but fads seem to focus more on ideas that are simple to build and use more generic parts. Mind you, this car has a fairly simple transformation, made all the more smooth and robust by using them (inexpensive) Bionicle (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi, Larry. I was curious to see if other builders would figure out how these were made. Your description above sounds about right. For anyone interested, I've thrown together a little tutorial to spell it out. If it inspires others to come up (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) GH in the Hizzle! With the feet, I wanted to give some grip, considering all the adventures the Macro-Bot is sure to have! * A set of (URL) Throw Bot Gear Boxes> provides the (URL) Spine Flex>. I think I'm gonna dig out some Red Bevel Gears (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, thanks for responding. I thought this one must have had the Bionicle kiss of Death after all this time. I admit that I was initially resistant to Bionicle myself, but I can't resist the lure of new parts, and, well, they were on sale. For (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) @8^) Glad you like them. In lugnet.build, Stéphane Simard wrote: (...) I was a little afraid of that. Fortunately I've had the past several months to stockpile before the rush. (...) "Not meant to be used in mass quantities". I like that. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Yep, now I have "Bumpy Butt". Or more commonly called "Waffle @$$". The cure? Use Tiles. (URL) (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Kevin. Thanks for the comments. (...) Glad you like it. @8^) As I mentioned in reply to Scott, I've been kind of waiting for an opportunity to do a headlight brick patterned floor. The courtroom seemed like a good enough excuse. I'm hoping (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Yay! - How do you like the white point now!?! (2 URLs) Image> (...) Thank you, I like to begin and end shapes using slopes. Your work of late was also a mark to shoot for. Congrats on the Induction of Neko 2 to the LMHoF. (...) Hey, now I got (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Isn't that frightfully uncomfortable? A (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave. I'm really encouraged by the responses from the all mechmasters I've had. I procrastinated over getting the ZS for days, but I'm glad I did. The printed parts are nice and generic, and in red/black/silver :). They should get used (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Lego Mecha! No Sneading needed. LOL! Actually I have alot of yellow that I have been sitting on. Maybe somthing to build with all the bits. yay! e (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey cool thanks, I'm gald to have used them instead of letting them sit in a bin. I think I have been talked into making at least one more. (...) Aww, thanks, the lil' snoogums help sort and clean up, even if they barely do their job. Poster (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Alright more Clan Ice Panther! (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice work man! The centurion is pretty big leap in design from your previous mechs as far as joint-tech is concerned :) I also like the look of the warhammer (one of my alltime favorites) I like its beefiness and overall layout, despite the lack of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all- I've been busy :<D Warhammer: (URL) Remodeled!: (URL) Reloaded!: (URL) Remodeled!: (URL) thanks to Dave Johann and Frank Kopistanos (spelling?) for the criticism and ideas on the Centurion. Some mechs are up on MOC Pages as well, check out (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith wrote in message ... (...) that (...) could (...) Testament (...) Wow. This is a startling discovery Brendan! Amazing patterns. I made a very few samples of your ideas (most of my headlight bricks are tied up in a model (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh, I was under the impression that this was common knowledge. Ok my bad, play on. jt (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Another view from my Brickshelf gallery. If you lay a baseplate on top of a brick right on the studs, no tiles or anything, then the baseplate is exactly one plate high. It can then be built into the structure securely. -Andy Lynch (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Thanks for the response guys. I'm really surprised that such a simple MOC caught on... (...) Thanks j0n. I guess that's an accomplishment. :) In lugnet.build.sculpture, Jeff Szklennik wrote: (...) I was thinking the same thing about the end studs. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Indeed. I have a couple thousand red (that I got from a seller at a very good price) already, but not so many of other needful colors. I'm keen to get some background on how these were created.. I'm thinking that if you made up a number of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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Hey Brendan, Great work as always. Some thoughts: Introduction: Same issue as before, more Moses talkin'. Settling Disputes: I love the use of modern settings, which give you the opportunity to use different building styles as we discussed before, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) I'm not sure I see the "revelation" here, am I missing something? jt (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Posted for Matt Sklar, his idea to build multiple stories using baseplates. His website was updated and the post is here, along with the link: Hello, I've just come up with a way to stack baseplates firmly! It works with any size baseplate, and can (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(URL) Ship>> (...) Make sure you let me know when you do. I'd really like to see a version 2 of this ship with a more detailed underside! Maybe you could even post some instructions or partially deconstructed version. -Jr.Mar.Hoffman (URL) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Oops :S And that is ofcourse after I learn to read!! :( e, I told you already that my english isn't that good! :P n (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hmm..okay, I'll try that on my next one. As I said, I was bored when I built this and just knid of threw the bricks together. Thanks for the comments, (URL) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) This is sweet Eric! As everyone has said it seems way more refined than your other mecha in the past. I love the teeth on the feet! Very cool touch. The bionicle (?) piece that connects the torso to the hips is sweet. The skinnyness of it adds (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Chris, Thanks for sharing this lil guy! Hardsuit sweetness. I have to echo the Grand Admiral here in that the chunky- and tough-ness of this is great. (...) Exactly. I too would like to make one eventually. I do have a question about the ankle (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Allister, Cool... In lugnet.build.mecha, Adrian Drake wrote: (...) Not to be bland, but ditto. I like the dune-buggy/"4x4 offroader" form. And this (URL) pic> shows the flexibility of this character. -Andrew GardenSLUG (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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