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(...) (URL) it. It's saved me in many a conference call :-) -Tim (22 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) While I found your review of this moc to be insightful, you made one critical error in judgement: you haven't seen Keith's mom, I've seen Keith's mom! Memo to the smack allergic: In space no one can hear you whine! (22 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) OK...I'm not a space-hippy or anything...and I don't buy into their "the moon belongs to everyone" baloney...but it looks like the entire moonbase atmosphere supply will be vented into space once those big, unwieldy, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just wanted to recognize that these people are being very kind and trying to help. Good luck to everyone who enters this contest. P+L^2, T~ (...) 16 September 2003 (also sent to info@shrinecontest.com) Thank you for your consideration regarding (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general)
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(...) I am amazed that Thrax's MOC hasn't gotten a single review yet... Anyways, It's great! I love the use of the hockey helmet for the head, and as always, the single eye looks great. Can't wait to see your Brick Mecha! mischiefmecha (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ok, now I understand what you're going for. Interesting idea! And I can imagine why you refered to it as a "pinwheel"... :-) I was stuck on using the equalateral triangles due to me having a large collection of (URL) Polydron> (gasp! A different (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hoo, boy. How to explain without pictures? Hmmm... okay here goes... Suppose the following represented two black triangles set side by side, touching at one vertices... _ _ \/ \/ The sides represented by "_" are 1x4's connecting to white 1x4's (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) Or you can go simpler: if you suppress the triangles inside the pentagon, the problem disappear! But the structure may look somewhat hollow... Philo (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) I changed it, because I was thinking you meant that each of the black triangles would have one side of length 4 (that connects to the white hexagon), and two sides of length 3 (that connect to the two ajoining black triangles within the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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Well, that's weird. My original message said: (...) But you're copy of it said: (...) I wonder how that got mixed up? < shrug > Anyway, back to my original idea. The reason I had suggested 4/3/4 was based on Phillippe's formula of 4/3.5/3.5 -- (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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John, I really enjoy seeing the creations you come up with. Thank you. Eric Sophie (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Hello everyone, Just posted some pictures to BrickShelf of a quick blue dragon mosaic that I created over the weekend. Here's a link to it: (URL) I have always liked the dragon shields, so decided to make this mosaic using the emblem of the rearing (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) I tried 4/3/3 - but it didn't work. The triangles couldn't connect to form the pentagon. The other problem is since I'm using the 1x4 hinge plates, if you go shorter than four studs on a side of the triangle you have to come up with a (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) I have been bugging Keith to make a Mech Bay Moonbase and I'm glad he made one. Its the ding dang dong. Smack that. e (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I did a show for a 9-11-01 commeration. All 4 foot of rock'n robot came tumbling down. One moment it was there and with in another moment is was gone. I scooped it in to several boxes and there Jama stays until I can effect repairs. In comes the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks David....Joe forever!!! Cheers, -Gil (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Oh Man! You broke your collar bone! Oh no! Ouch, I hope you heal up ok! Sincerely. As for your idea, I'm all about it. Any takers? e (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, Eric Sophie wrote: The Founders of the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame are proud to announce the LMHoF Display at this year's North West Brick Con - 2003. October 4,5, & 6th 2003 Seattle Wa. (URL) North West Brick Con> This is a (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Greetings, Earth-Mortals! Here's my entry: The Little DigiBeat 'Bot Teaser: (URL) PostMod: (URL) Tony daydreamed in sermon: Aboard Bethel-h3M Station, Myriam and Youssef were denied lodging. Taking refuge in bioforms quarters, Myriam delivered her (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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"Frank Kopanitsanos" <ufote1@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HLA8B4.zoA@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) heads, (...) mecha??? (...) have (...) boosters, (...) killers (...) is (...) elaborate or (...) Im currently shopping for parts for my own (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Space. (URL) -Grand Admiral (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Question about entry into this contest: (also e-mailed to info@shrinecontest.com <info@shrinecontest.com> ) Do both your electronic registration and photo/entry form/description registration need to be received by the 15th to be considered for the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general)
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Hi, I have been playing armored core 3 for a few days now and really love the way that you can costumize the mechas with certain parts (legs, arms, heads, weapons) and i notivced the recnt mechbay moonbase modules and that got me thinking.If it (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't have the parts to try this out, so my suggestion may be highly disposable. How about making each black triangle a 4/3/4? By this I mean: each black/white join would be 4/4, and each black/black join would be 4/3. The pentagon wouldn't (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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Shaun, as always, your creations inspire. As being one of the lucky few to have seen this up close and personal, I think it captured the theme perfectly. It's so easy to envision your MOC trudging around in some anime or a Robocop film. Now for the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"snip" (...) Thanks Chris, I was updating my links page and noticed that I could not get thru to your page. That is why I posted the message. I was going to be real sad if you were not around for this x-mass season. I've almost conviened my wife (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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i agree w/ larry maybe i'll finally start using those click hinges i certainly have enough of the darn things..... -paul (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I would not change a thing. It is as I remember it. You are giving GI Joe a new Life! (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Shaun, Wow! You have done a wonderful job with that suit! You have captured that industrial, excessive greebled look beautifully. I love the power cord - that's an idea that will have to be stolen. The bulky forearms really add a feeling of (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ooohh, pretty *stares and drools* I like: •The excellent adaptation of Gla-Gla's hand design. Gonna use that myself, if you don't mind. •The braided power cable, which incidentally just solved a problem I've been having... •The detail around the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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*sigh* FUT lugnet.off-topic.debate. Soren (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It was the Cobra Mamba. Sadly I knew that without having to look it up :(. Jamie (URL) (22 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) (22 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 (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanx Anne Bob (22 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 `--'_..),-/ ' ' '_.>-' (...) (22 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 ^*_*^ (22 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 (...) (22 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. (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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. ;) (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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! (...) (22 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) (22 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, (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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. (...) (22 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 (22 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> (22 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> (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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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 (...) (22 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:)? (...) (22 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) (22 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) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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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 (22 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) appropriate brown pieces. Great stuff! -Lenny (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 -- (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mauser Support Facility
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mauser Support Facility
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
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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 (...) (22 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). (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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!" (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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> (22 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 (...) (22 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> (22 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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