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(...) It was the Cobra Mamba. Sadly I knew that without having to look it up :(. Jamie (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Stick with the car. According to the cartoon the trouble bubble was in a constant state of explosion due to pistol fire or a sling shot (shotty Cobra construction). Jamie (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Well... I tried to build a pentagon (using solid 2x5 structures in the middle) and I was not able to close it (too much tension). Perhaps with the bar and holes it would work ? Philo (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanx Anne Bob (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Bob, (...) -- For SCO to attack IBM using IP (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. is somewhat like trying to eat >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. a live tiger. -Ian Lance Taylor (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; \/,-~) \ stripes at tigerlair dot com `--'_..),-/ ' ' '_.>-' (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey you moonbase guys! What exactly are the rules for building moonbase modules? Reply or e-mail please (email preferred) Bob ^*_*^ (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi guys, My current web host is having major problems while trying to upgrade their server software to a new sytem, as a result, my site and e-mail have been completely offline since last week. I'm in the process of moving to another host and (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I love the smell of bricks in the morning....nothing else in the world smells like that, son. Smells like......nostalgia. Thanks Chris...this project is a blast for that reason. Trying to find the vehicle you're talking about...can't seem to. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Yep...it will get you from 0 to Flashback in 4 seconds or less! Thanks for the kudos. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) LOL! Agreed....as were the Tele-vipers that were they're pilots in the commercial. How could you do anything with a visor flashing giant LED words an inch from your eyes? Again, cheers for the decal help. Cheers, -Gil BTW, this is also posted (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hehe...thanks Jon. It's a great tribute to the excellent designs of the early Joe stuff that they stand up well on their own. And aye...a flight pod would solve many of my traffic problems. As would the missles and big honkin pea-shooter. ;) (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Joe! Because of it's small size, I really wanted to reduce the amount of showing studs on the finished product...they stand out so much on small MOC's. The Defiant is on the list....might be good justification for buying the new (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Dave, I've uploaded some pics of my pathetic MOC to Brickshelf with special attention the use of the tubes. I apologize ahead of time for the crappy pics. This was just an exercise in joint tech and will probably never get finished. Hope it helps! (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You can just smell the nostalgia...beautiful job G. I remember my Trubble Bubble - my 2nd favorite Cobra Vehicle, behind a big purple plane/chopper..can't remember what it was called... (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Keith, I have no horse and I'm not high. I never said I was the arbiter of anything nor do I claim to be. You asked for unbiased opinions and you got mine. How can you possibly say you don't like it, Mr. Smack-Daddy? YOU ASKED FOR IT. And yes, Mark, (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Originally I thought of using 2x1 plates with one stud to get a 1/2 stud value, but your 6/5/5 idea is probably (much) better. The precise value is 6/5.1/5.1 so here the pentagons will be taut and flat. There is probably enough slack in the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I was very surprised at the strength of Steve's method of joining the triangles. If you're making something *really* large, you might have to brace each triangle with a second set of hinges on the corners. Don't know how well it shows (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Yup, I realize that now. Holding the big ball in your hands can really make those ideas clear! The problem is, how to do it within the limits of the "Lego System"? I want to experiment with other triangle sizes, and see what happens and what (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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On 03.04 9/15/2003 +0000, Gil Shaw wrote (...) Ahh the memories :-) Not a bad little version of it to boot! KUTGW --- wubwub aka stephen f roberts wildbrick.com - Jain's Guide : Promoting more than just the MOC (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Awesome. One of the coolest vehicles with one of the stupidest names. -Grand Admiral (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I have to say this is a very nice suit. Very good poseability. I definitelly see the influence of a lot of other suits I've seen, expecially some Japanese Lego builders. I have been studying the joint tech you used and may use it for the next (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mmm... smack! Dig the MOC too, you know. Good to see you doin' some inside detailing. But there was no way around it this time, I suppose :) True the Mech is not brilliant, but it get's the job done. I tend to look at the Iron Reich in a USSR kind (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Alan, My record is less than spotty, as I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but I liked this one a lot so I thought I'd respond. As a fan of lego stop-motion-animation, this is desperately needed. Animating the LEGO horses is tough since they really (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Spiffy! So what's GSNOT??? XFUT to build because that's a way cool technique. Maybe I'll actually start to like those click hinges. Does it still work after you've worn the nubs off by repeated(1) exercising of the hinge? 1 - say, 100 times or (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Hi John, (...) Sure I do ! You say in (URL) text> "But for some reason I didn't realize that the flat faces of the pentagons would line up with the ajoining hexagon" Actually the problem is that triangle in the pentagons should not be equilateral. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hey Keith, This MOC rocks! Great one again! BTW your Jimmy-moc-maker :P PS I like Smack (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I just thought of another thing. LEGO should make 4x4 hinged domes. That would be great. (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Once again my almost total lack of any GI Joe knowledge leaves me in the dark, but I know a funky cute MOC when I see one. I wish I could ditch my car tomorrow and take this into work instead. (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Shaun, The minifig arms as fingers are just awesome. I can't comment on the rest because I just keep staring at the hands. Totally bitchin'! Dave "Shaun Sullivan" <shaun_sullivan@irco.com> wrote in message news:HL7tAD.1rJI@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The weekend before BrickFest, the GA was sharing his Grand Spiffcraft with me, and I was inspired to create my own giant Spiffcraft. I originally planned on doing only a minifig version, but my brother encouraged me to create a scale Spaceman Spiff (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Introducing Classic-Castle.com
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Introducing Classic-Castle.com community website On behalf of all of the people involved in its creation, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce everyone to Classic-Castle.com, which can be found at the following address: (URL) is (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle.org.cw) !!
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(...) Holy spit! What a cool model! Very well done (yes I had one of these) with nice detailing...I really like the pilot's instrument panel design. The lack of studs also leaves a really nice effect. So what's next, the Defiant Space shuttle:)? (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Greetings! It just had to be done. :) (URL) >> Any suggestions or comments, welcome as always. Cheers, Gil & Jamie (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Wow...I love it. What an enormous untaking. What a great meditative project. Makes me want to try a five-color icosidodecahedral net version. Or maybe some other stellated forms. Your model proves anything is possible. --Dave (jot and jab) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Omnibus Update: Castle (MM & 3CS) and Miscellaneous
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(...) love seeing in lego because they are so difficult to produce without them looking like blue or red houses instead of tents. Well, this one looks like a tent! bravo! also, the rose sculpture is pretty nice as well. -Lenny (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) appropriate brown pieces. Great stuff! -Lenny (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Inspired by Steve DeCraemer's (URL) S.P.U.> (picture by Rob Hendrix) first shown at Brickfest 2003, I decided to build a bigger version. Six BrickLink orders, over 4000 pieces, 180 triangles - and this is what I came up with. (2 URLs) Gallery (after (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !
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(...) While a very fun read from the both of you (my kind of comedy), if this must escalate any more, you boys want to go duke it out in o-t.debate? Thanks. -Chris (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) David you just don't get it. Where I come from, smack is the time honored rhetorical tradition of trash-talk, including, but not exclusive to mom-bashing. Smack is not bad for you, in some circles its a great source for humor, and sharpening (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) He did. There was an option for "pics without smack." So next time you can just click that. -Grand Admiral (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Keith, Whether it's five unfolded fingers across the face or a shot in the arm, smack is just bad for you and everybody else. The impression that I get, judging by your writing style, that "smack" is just another way of saying that you have a (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well as far as the actually MOC is concerned, it is as usual, awesome. I like the boxyness. It works on this. (doesn't always) As far as the 'mech'... (...) Smack?! Ppfft. "You Homo Sapiens and your Mechs." You don't even have any orbital (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) about this guy except the (slightly overexcessive) use of decorated tiles. Sort of jumbles things about a bit. But great joint tech - I really like the way the cockpit opens up. I need to get back to that style; I haven't done one of those for (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If you drop it, it will break. ;) Also, if kids were to play with it with the usual gusto that goes with Lego I wouldn't put money on it lasting too long. However, it can be handled reasonably, and as seen in this view: (URL) holds it's pose (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yup, the whole neck structure is the Achilles Heel as far as presentation is concerned. I'm going to post some alternates. One that's before me now offers even more movement up/down, so I may stick with that. My first attempt was truly ugly -- (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) My current problem for joints is parts selection. I don't have the 2 & 3 fingered hinge plates that would be needed for the other approach I'd envisioned. I think they would work well, but I'm not sure if the length of the legs would be too (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Its not ugly, just colorful! Actually i think it looks rather cool and alot more useful than the molded ones. I think if the colors were the same, it would look pretty good and i could verify that if i wasnt sitting over 150 miles from my (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) I disagree with j0n on the boxy aspect of your module. Yeah, it's boxy. But it's a good kind of boxy. It's a big monolithic keep-the-little-man-down kind of box. It has a sense of design about it, even if that design is totalitarian. The mech (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New MOC: JuggerGnat
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My first submission to space and/or mecha in ... actually, I don't know that I've ever posted a space-ish MOC before. So here goes: (URL) at just over two-minifigs-tall, the JuggerGnat (note spelling - *not* juggerNAUT) is a small mech or large suit (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !
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(...) Frank Zappa. (...) I'm thinking Arctic Landmate facility. Gonna be fun. (...) Okay. I just think of combat mecha as a fantasy anyway, no matter what the style. I actually like the Mauser quite a bit, I just don't think it's any more (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Dude, I love this one; makes me want to go build a big grey boxy castle. So clean and lovely on the outside. And nice solar panels (well *I* think they are :-) The mech. Well, it sucks. Not my cup of tea at all. But hey, it folds up nicely and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Posable Horse Minifig Scale (or close enough)
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hello! (...) I always appreciate things that are built with bricks rather than using one big molded piece. So you earn a laud for this in any case. And well, your horse is not pretty but I wouldn't go so far and say it's ugly. Particularly the gap (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Did you consider a lot of possibilities for joints? It might be useful to have a collection of ugly ideas, who knows, they might turn up in more beautiful places? I like the 1x2 plate with bar for muounting legs, that seems really useful. I (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) I dig this. It looks realistic, and it would sit well next to the "moonbase standard armory" that Fred Trayers built: (URL) I have to agree with Jon...while I like some of the features of your mechs, they still kinda look matchstick boxes on (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MOC: Land Rover Defender 110
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(...) Thanks, I'm glad you like it. (...) Don't forget the snorkel (which is missing in my picture, I don't know yet how to add flexible hoses in MLCAD). And your model is big enough to add the warn winch at front. If you wish I can give you an (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Posable Horse Minifig Scale (or close enough)
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Well, it isn't pretty..... Okay, it's down-right ugly.... But I hope you'll agree that has more to do with the riot of colours rather than the actual design. I've built a posable horse. It's slightly larger than the standard Lego horse, but it is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: MOC: Land Rover Defender 110
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(...) Hello, really a nice MOC! I like the accessories on the roof. Maybe I should add some, too... I've just had a look at your Mafia cars - they're cool! (URL) Especially I like the yellow classic car (the one on the right side of the picture). (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Hey a new mech!
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My latest GA installation GA Unknown - status: infected! (URL) keep your peepers peeped for a brick mech from me! (gasp!) jeff (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mauser Support Facility
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"Keith Goldman" <legomankeith@aol.com> wrote in message news:HL706s.1r5t@lugnet.com... (...) It is (...) won't (...) the (...) the (...) First, honesty and being blunt is great but forgetting that kids read this forum isn't. Check the crack-whore (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mauser Support Facility
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(...) Now thats exactly what I'm talkin' about! Refreshing smack! Bring it on! It is boxy, my friend...sexy, concrete-boxy. You know you love it...you just won't admit it publicly. As for the mech.. well... admitedly it does kind of suck...like a $2 (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Keith Goldman" <legomankeith@aol.com> wrote in message news:HL6K5u.1r5x@lugnet.com... (...) Hangar, (...) have (...) of the (...) I think this is just too boxy and the mech isn't good at all even if it's supposed to be "realistic"(hey smack and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jason, you'll just have to think harder next time. (...) Do it, E commands it. Nobody crosses E (...) non sequitur: a statement that does not follow logically from what preceded it EG: "Hey Jason, I really dig your mecha, the F-1 Berserk!" (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) "FZ" I've lost you brother, who or what is FZ? (...) You are correct sir! The doors fall with excessive movement. (...) Thanks Soren, I still hate interiors, but sometimes you have to do it. Steal away, my friend, theft is the sincerest form (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | My Main Battle Tank MOC (minifig scale)
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I've attempted building tanks long before but this is my first "true" tank. Its partly based on China's Type-98 MBT which sports a 125mm smooth bore cannon, an active defense system and is equipped with a laser capable of knocking out or blinding (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mauser Support Facility
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(...) can't really think of any smack or hate-filled rhetoric regarding this piece of work. fantastic detail. dig how the mech "folds" into compact size to fit through the door. e sophie said i should try to make a module hangar for my mecha as (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Christmas Contest Revision & Lifesize LEGO Nativity Scene
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I'm posting the following for our Client: "Based upon feedback from the Lego community, we have changed the contest guidelines to allow Lego enthusiasts to submit their model without glue. In regard to the contest theme, the contest is being hosted (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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| | Orbisphere Building Instructions
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Hello all, I've uploaded building instructions for my premiere .space moc, the Orbisphere. (2 URLs) Clickey!>> (URL) The Orbisphere> Instructions and Layout courtesy of Tim Courtney. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.inst, FTX) !
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Ah, good ol' FZ, always inspiring us to greater heights. Not much to say about the exterior, pretty standard Iron Reich design. an anchoring for those doors? I imagine they fall off every now and then, unless you found a method of locking them on (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) that is just unholy and wrong in such a cool way. I love the very ...very.very.very utilitarian look. plus the interior rocks. the equipment racks and such. :) Coo Does! -Rick (URL) Das-Brick.org> (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Moonbase Module: Mauser Support Facility
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Presenting my first Moonbase module. It is inspired by E's Little Bot Hangar, and it uses the new 10brick high corridor design parameter. As usual I have some smack to lay down, but its all on mocpages...land of the free...home of the harsh (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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| | Echo MOC
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The engineers at Kane StarCrafters had a vision. A vision to marry the performance and style of our acclaimed line of eye catching starcraft with a completely new, unique and ultra efficient drive system. The Echo (URL) specially designed craft (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: MOC: Land Rover Defender 110
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(...) Inspired by your great model I've designed my own version: Defender 110 Camel Trophy '84. It's rather minifig scale than Model Team (6 studs wide) and it's equipped with additional accesories. Take a look at rendering here: (URL) -- shgg. (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) looks really good, danny. the proportions are very nice and it looks like the posability is sound. great color scheme, too. for a second mech, you seem to be doing well. i really like the lower legs and, of course, the mini guns--very (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Donald Duck's car, 313
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Egil: Very nice job with Donald's car! You've really captured the rounded / curvy nature of it. Also, great use of minifig chairs as the back of the rumble seat. 12-wide, eh? :-) Tim "Egil Kolind" <kolind@jubiimail.dk> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: SOPHIE!!?? WHY???!!! OH WHY????!!!
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it was probably a rebellion by jama that led to his destruction... he jumped on eric, then eric grabbed his might golden brick puller aparter, "jezzibelle", and well, lets just say eric won.... (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | My second mecha
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This is a preview of my second mecha. I'm very excited to share it with everyone, so I took a quick photo. I won't be able take any proper photos within the next week (I’ve got an exam coming up). In the meantime, enjoy this pic: (URL) -DAng- (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I had already made a Boba Fett, but thought it was time to give him a makeover. So, here is my new and improved Boba, with articulated joints and even more weaponry: (URL) with Rifle> (URL) with Rifle> (URL) Left Angle> (4 URLs) (no weapons)> (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: SOPHIE!!?? WHY???!!! OH WHY????!!!
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I know, isn't it horrible? Hey Eric, if you need help, bring Jama's remains to NWBC. I'll help get him back together if it takes all weekend. I'm not passing up a chance to see Jama in the brick, no matter what. Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Schwerpunkt a.k.a Focal Point
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All right, here goes: Colors: A little freaky at first, but you just can't go wrong with Sand Green. The light gray doesn't bother me at all. Design: Ehhh, not very impressed beyond the joints. Shoulders look flimsy. Do they hinge upwards? (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I get on the internet, check here 1st, then go look at brickshelf. What draws my eye?? A new GORGON, a horrible sight that moved me to tears. (URL) SOPHIE? OH WHY?? (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Schwerpunkt a.k.a Focal Point
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(...) see how (...) more (...) off (...) Well, right now it's just a skeletal model so it has plenty of room to twist a bit. Actually, I just now had a thought: If you attach the bottom (or top, I suppose) to a piece that has left-right movement (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 10042 Flag On Steroids
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"John Cooper" <jljmcooper@aol.com> wrote in message news:HL30wu.1u0B@lugnet.com... (...) This looks good. I prefer the half pins inserted from the back. It softens the appearance of the "stars". Bob Fay (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Schwerpunkt a.k.a Focal Point
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(...) Thanks, Paul! The color scheme grew out of a need to build those shoulders since the curved half panels aren't available in Dark Grey. I wouldn't mind revisiting the model design with a different colorscheme, but at this point, the parts (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Getting the stuff for mecha
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(...) Ouch! Triple whammy! The only suggestion I can think of is to find someone to buy for you, who would act as an intermediary to purchase parts for you in exchange for a cash payment. This is a slow, potentially expensive way to go and requires (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Schwerpunkt a.k.a Focal Point
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Dave, For what it's worth, I really like the color scheme. The sand green is probably one of my favorite Lego colors. I really like the head and the shoulders look pretty cool as well. I have a potential suggestion, though I don't know if it will (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Motorizing the pneumatics of set 8455 (Technic Back-hoe Loader)
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(...) Hi Brad, I'm a *huge* fan fo the 8455 set. Not only is the completed model a thing of beauty, it is a phenominal deal when it comes to the amount of pneumatic parts it has. My first one was a gift from a good friend so I built the model (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: MOC: Land Rover Defender 110
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(...) Hello Jennifer, hello Ben, yes, the wheels are the main "problem" of the model. I first tried the ModelTeam wheels, but they were too large: (URL) Now I use the Zonic Strike wheels: (URL) Here you can see the difference: (URL)(left: ModelTeam, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hope ya'll don't mind me asking a question here (especially John Harrison since he started this). I'm still studying and therefore don't have a credit card. My parents would never let me use their credit card to purchase stuff over the internet. And (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <ben@1000steine.SPAM-block.com> wrote in message (...) your MOC (...) sideline of (...) Something I wondered about in this regard was the size of the wheels, which I think look a little on the large side, although without a (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build)
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| | Schwerpunkt a.k.a Focal Point
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Hello everyone! It feels nice to be back with a new MOC, especially one that was never supposed to be a completed design. (URL) Ideas starting from BW2k3 Schwerpunkt aka Focal Point Closeup Pic (thanks to Bruce Lowell) (URL) Other pics to be added (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Yeah! Gotta love the lime! (...) Yes, I can. 1.5 years from start to finish. (URL) I'm fairly certain, my buddy Henry can image this as well... (URL) -7 months (I suspect longer to get going) (URL) -2 years -Dave Patience is a virtue, and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Yikes!
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(...) Ask Eric Sophie that did just that with his Jama! For the record, it was not even a MOC since it was a group effort, OOC? OUR Own Creation :) /Tobbe (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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"ssenkrahsemaj" <jamesharkness@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HL32pw.24qB@lugnet.com... (...) mecha? (...) a (...) and (...) of the (...) collection (...) parts (...) simple (...) this (...) Yeah, after looking at a few retail sets and then (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I used to buy sets alot spending a lot of my money and only getting a few of the pieces that I really wanted. Now I just shop on bricklink. My lego collection was greatly increased when I started shoping there. I just go through the parts list (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've posted most of the relevant articles on this page: (URL) a compendium of most of the 'how to' of mecha building. It will be growing again shortly as I've found a couple of more things to add to it. Regarding how other people build, the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Getting the stuff for mecha
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(...) Eric pretty much covered it all. I, too, give high props to the Exo-Toa for a good parts selection. It's tough to pin down any single set at this point that has what you'd need, but any set that includes joints is a good starting point (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | 10042 Flag On Steroids
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This doesn't compare to the great MOCs on LUGNET, but it was a fun little project. Two years ago Legoland California sold a U.S. flag kit with red, white and blue bricks. There was a clear sticker with the white stars printed on it. The overall look (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Winery, Artist Studio, and a Lil' Armory
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Here's my finished mocs.. all with detailed interiors. Enjoy! (URL) Artist Studio (URL) Winery (URL) Lil' Armory Enjoy! -Lenny (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | Motorizing the pneumatics of set 8455 (Technic Back-hoe Loader)
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About 2 weeks ago, I purchased the excellent Technic Back-hoe Loader. This is a wonderful set, but it was distracting to have to keep pumping whenever trying to run one of the controls. Therefore, I decided to install a motorized pump so that I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Yikes!
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(...) that thing weighs 1984.16 lbs. Almost one ton of LEGO. :D Actually, there's a 120-kilo aluminium* body to hold it together, but still that means there's 780 kilos (1719.6 lbs) of plastic. *In American, that's "aluminum," and 264.55 lbs of it. (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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