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In lugnet.build.mosaic, Eric Harshbarger wrote: (snipp) Wow. Nifty keano cool. What I like is that when I squinted at the closeup pic so that it blurred a little, the image jumped right out at me. Ya, right, you just selected that image at random (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Fabulous! I remember having discussions with you about this at Brickfest this year and thinking you were truly insane to undertake such a project. The result looks great! Now to get this spotlighted so that it pushes to the top of the list and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) That's very cool Eric. And great solution to coming up with a 1000 or so different patterns from so few LEGO tiles. I don't know if I could have sat there and put it together correctly, I'm guessing that putting the tiles in the proper (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) the midst of so much anguished wailing and gnashing of teeth* let me be one of the first to express my amazement at your latest project. It's so inadequate to say it but I will anyway, "That's cool!" I like the fact that you showed the three (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Hi all, With all of the 'gray storm clouds' being discussed on LUGNET this week, I fear this MOC announcement may get lost in the brouhaha. But the final pieces arrved from Germany in an amazingly short time (5 days!), so I went ahead and finished (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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Greetings fellow LEGO fans and freaks. It’s been a really LONG time (seemingly) since I posted about any new creations from me. In fact, I thought about calling the subject of this post “Holey Moley – I Actually Built Something!” My LEGO collection (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !
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(...) My guess is that a version came out for the Xbox just recently. But that's just a guess. I expect there'll be a rash of similar rip-offs for the Xbox and PS2 next year... :-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Cross-posting to .space for the .spacers who are into this fad. ~Trev (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi y'all. Would have had this uploaded last week. Enjoy. (URL) Here the valiant Canadian Flying Police pilot and gunner can be seen in front of their charge... (URL) Always there to defend and maintain the peace. Always there to lend a helping hand. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Thanks Tobbe. I wanted to do foldable landing gear, but they just weren't practical, it's too much stuff to pack into such a thin area, especially considering the requirements of making the wing itself, you need two plates' thickness just to hold (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Totally superb plane. Who do I have to kill to get one? ;) I take it the front landing gear retracts, but can we see pictures please? I have a question: Is this the same Crimson Skies game that came out about 3 years ago? If so, why is it only (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Very impressive MOC, Dave! And spiffy presentation as well! As far as posting to announce.moc, all you need to do is type in all of the NG to which you wish to follow up in the followups window-- there are no specific options. It is only (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Hi Lee. It is so awesomely huge! I love it. Everything fits so well and. You got the proportions just right in my opinion. I have to agree with Soren and ask for more poses, that way we can get a better idea of how it all fits. The scale to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Chris, Impressing indeed!! But I must admit, I'm a little disappointed over the minifig scale Bethlehem. I mean, in Belleville, the scale should of course have been - Lego Belville!! Arne, Copenhagen (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl)
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(...) Eric, Thanks for the heads up (as usual)! Garrett, awesome work...unique design on the crab, construction and all. I love the eyes section. The shark is spiffy too. -Andrew Saada (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm....Mustang! (...) Kamikaze-style :) (...) As Mattias said, it's the best Mustang I've seen! Did you try to make the landing gear foldable? It's the only complaint I have. (...) There should be a "hidden" field that's named "Follow-up" or (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Lee (...) Thank you all for the replies and enthusiasm(s)! As for some of the questions - I did make some weaponry for this mech, but scrapped it in favor of beginning another project some time ago and never revisited that. When I get around to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, Chris. Thanks for the great photos. That Bethlehem set is awesome. Great design on the houses, and very impressive landscaping. These scene is dear to my heart, being a Bible scene rendered at minifig scale. @8^) The nativity is wonderful, too. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl)
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"Ray Sanders" <rsanders@svic.net> wrote in message news:HoI8BB.1D9D@lugnet.com... (...) has (...) controlled (...) wheel (...) radius. (...) the (...) components (...) dross (...) the (...) 10 in (...) moderation). (...) Your progress is (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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"mattias martensson" <mattias.ma@telia.com> wrote in message news:HoIMJC.1wJI@lugnet.com... (...) P-51 (...) them now. (...) far. (...) dihedral (...) I haven't tried to figure the scale. As for details, I plan to make instructions for this and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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(...) SNIP will you have more close-ups of the buildings, landscape, & (...) SNIP (...) nevermind, i forgot to hit 'next' on brickshelf for the rest of the pics. Jeff (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, FTX)
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(...) SNIP (...) Snip (...) Beutiful setup. I've always likes the slopes on sculpted faces, and Mary's head is a perfect example. The town is AMAZING (the moonbase compatibity had me LOL! will you have more close-ups of the buildings, landscape, & (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that is a truly nice moc - Amazing! If I could remember my stupid LUGNET password I'd highlight !! instantly. Good job, Gary (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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(...) At last!! I have been waiting for these pictures - I am so glad to see them now. This is an amazing model. Absolutly the best Lego Mustang I have seen so far. The only thing I ask for is details of its construction secrets as the dihedral etc. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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Lee, this is pretty darn cool. I got to agree the skirting armor looks a bit thick and the legs look thin to me. (from the front) Can't wait to see what's next. Snow Daddy (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool Crab MOC by: (URL) Garrett Barati> Cool parts, great design. (URL) Kudos. e (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Lee, I like what I'm seeing! M O R E ! ! ! e (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) man, it's about time you showed up! why didn't you post a year ago? i was totally floored when i first saw this mecha and i was itching to let you know what i thought (not that it means much). this mecha is truly astounding--especially for a (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.announce, Chris Maddison wrote: Snip (...) Sounds like a great experience! Right on and congrats to all of you. e (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, FTX)
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This is a little project that I have been putting spare minutes into. It has independant front and rear steering. The steering (at the momment) is controlled by two sticks. The stick is pushed right or left to get +/- 90-deg of wheel turning. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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Yes, that landscape is really, really nice. Congrats on getting everything done, guys. eric (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl)
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In lugnet.build.military, Travis Kunce wrote: snip (...) Travis, Very slick. The nicest looking Crimson Skies inspired plane I've seen yet. But that's not surprising coming from Kane StarCrafters. I love the triple canopies, and the red, yellow, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) This is gorgeous Trav...wonderful work. That cockpit construction is a thing of beauty. You've really captured the something old, something new esthetic. Quite honestly, this is my favorite MOC of yours to date. Awesome stuff. Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) (URL) (...) Love the hood. Blocky, yet lots of character. And sheep! (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, my mistake, wasn't concentrating hard enough I guess Must be something about being called Martin/Maarten that makes you build cubes! Tim (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks. I hadn't heard that yet and I have to say it is dissapointing, but totally understandable. Jona LEGO Robotics Group of Ann Arbor (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I can see it's a bit awkward to handle, but I'm sure I can master your version much better then the real one. Why? It looks like it's easier to take it apart and put it back color coordinated - that's the only 'solution' to the puzzle I've (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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Well, I just posted another update to my warbirds gallery. Currently there are 13 models of WW2 fighters online. As requested I also posted a photo of the original plane inside each gallery so you'll have an idea how they look(ed) in reality. also (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Our Lady of the Snows Exhibit - My setup experience
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Hey all, This past weekend (URL) Our Lady of the Snows Shrine> in Belleville, IL launched the Way of Lights event, so I'm free to post this now. Last weekend (October 7-9) I drove down to St. Louis from Ottumwa, IA to help Dan Parker and Gary (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !
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I've finally gotten around to putting up some quality pictures of my P-51 moc. You may have seen the teaser pics about a month ago when I first posted this model, but I don't think they did it justice. Now I have a really good digital camera to work (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build) !!
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(...) Mike Thorn tells us that movies are only available on Brickshelf during low bandwidth hours. I'm working on a website that does not depend on Brickshelf to hold my movies. I hope to have that up in a week. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Booful, Travis, just booful. Best Crimson Skies MOC yet. :-) I hereby declare the Crimson Skies fad officially open! j/k Seriously, this plane is so very fine it's got me itching to try one of my own. Hmmm, so I'm gunna need four cockpits... (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Dangit! I was going to post my twin engine on Friday but by boss forgot his digital camera at home. I'll be sure to post mine tomorrow after work. Sweet detail, Trav! Your body is nice and sleek, the engines are great, and the cocpit is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Family legend has it that the grandfather company of Kane StarCrafters run by ElKane himself secretly made its fortune profiteering from the air wars of the 20th Century as the South American producer of the finest airpirate ships available. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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Does anyone know what is going on at BrickShelf with regard to movie files? I sent email to the webmaster but haven't gotten a reply. Jona LEGO Robotics Group of Ann Arbor (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks Jack. Boy, do I feel stupid now. We should have posted for AFOL's in the area to help set it up. We thought we could do it fast, but we spend 12 hours straight setting up, and building, with three people! We had tons of idea's, but no (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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Paul, Wow! The whole display is fantastic. I really liked the snow scene. I'm hoping get over to Belleville soon (from St. Louis) and see this display for myself. I *think* the coordinators of this display wanted us (GtwLUG) to help w/ some setup, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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About 5 weeks ago COLTC was approached to do a layout for the Shrine of our Lady of the Snows, in Belleville Illinois. This is a part of the Way of Lights, and part of the Lego display. The display is open to the public from 5-10 PM each day from (...) (21 years ago, 16-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | Re: BrickCase, Mini-Itx form-factor lego case
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(...) Cool! 100% Lego bricks! :-) (...) Oh. Not 100% Lego bricks! :-( All kidding aside, it looks pretty good. It has a much better overall look than most Lego cases I've seen on the Web. It looks like you had an idea of what it should look like (...) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) As you wish: (URL) Quad242 walking forward. (URL) Quad242 turning left I've got two more but I'm having trouble uploading them.... I'll let you know when I get them uploaded. Kevin (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) That's the first thing I tried when I built the ship, but I didn't like the look of it being just horizontal. I like the angle from the hinge, even if the hinge makes it a bit tall for a forecastle. Thanks, Peter (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build.microscale)
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Here's the second case design I've built around a mini-itx VIA EPIA 800 mainboard: (3 URLs) The BrickCase is entirely made of Lego bricks and uses no glue whatsoever (but does make use of several nylon washers, nuts, bolts and miniature screws) and (...) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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(...) Neat little ship! If I may, I'd suggest trying a jumper on the front two studs with a...what do you call it... U-clip? Much like you would do for a Cutter. Here's a picture of what I mean; apologies to Jason Mantor. (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build.microscale)
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Wow. Lotta guns there. I think he's compensating for something, don't you? :) Nice little fighter. I'm a big fan of pusher/rear-prop designs, and you pulled off the multiple fuselage look perfectly. Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In space, no one can hear you scream, "I ran out of black!" (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) Thanks. (...) With the 1x2 jumper plate, it just juts out too far in front if it's on the front studs. I liked the look better this way. However, I should probably put a 1x2 plate between the hinge and the jumper to put it a bit closer to the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build.microscale)
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My bad. I didn't notice the part where it says that the 2X2 round plate is modified. (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I love it, I've always considered what it would take to use those domes on a minifig. I might consider going 'impure' for a Flash Gordonesque serial that's in the works. -Sean (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Well, they are, aren't they?? ;) Lord Of The LEGO a proud purist (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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(...) I... uh... wasn't the creator of that. According to the LUGNET post, the credit appears to go to Martin Howard. I just happened to remember reading it not too long ago and a quick search on the LUGNET archives turned up the particular thread. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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Here we go again, another great debate on purists and non-purists. It's kind of funny the way we (I include myself, i'm no different than the rest of you) see and use lego parts as if they had something holy in them :-) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: New to Mecha + MOC
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Hey there! I've been waiting for you to join us. Love that model, only possible criticism is the skirt armor - looks a little kludge-y. Welcome to .build.mecha! We're a little dead right now, so You might want to wait a bit before posting new MOCs, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I wouldn't worry about not being the first although I know that it is annoying. Looking at your two designs it is amazing that they are so different inside to acheive the same action. Your rings obviously give a smoother (more engineered?) (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Whuah??? I know the set designers have to modify bricks, since they usually end up designing new elements. A friend of mine was a set designer for a while, he designed the [LEGOSet 7130]and a few others... But Master Builders? We've always (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: WW2 minifig-scale Warbirds
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(...) thanks for the response guys!! The request was if I could place some photo's of the original airplanes. Well that's possible but I have to search the web / scan them so it may take a while :-) In the meantime I've uploaded some more models and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Mike specified that it required the modification of the 2x2 round plate. A correctly sized drill bit would open the axle hole up to a circular stud sized hole. Seems like an easy enough, and unnoticable enough modification to be doable by all (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) If I ever build a zeppelin, I'll take a hint from Lego's Technic Idea Book from back when and just do it with a two-liter bottle =) Or maybe the Adventurers Zeppelin? Nah, too small... Hey, you're the one with all the grey--why don't you work (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Space helmet
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(...) Indeed it doesn't look possible to do with real bricks... (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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How do you get the minifig's round neck to go through the + shaped hole in the 2X2 round plate? Is it maybe something that can only be done in CAD? (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: LEGO Rubik Cube
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(...) Before I built my Cube, I searched the net to know if someone has already tried this. The 'Googlebot' found no matches. I hoped I was the first to come up with it. You beat me to it. (I haven't found my way on LUGNET till last week !). There (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Rubik Cube
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(...) Yes. See this thread: (URL) well. >> Mark (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) You probably can, but you'd have to program them in. I don't know if any Flight Sim Toolkits or other devices exist to aid such an endeavor. Then again, it may be fortunate that they can't just be imported in form; I have a strange feeling (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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With a little modification of a 2x2 round plate, you get an excellent Moon helmet... (URL) as slim as a normal helmet, perhaps, but it's more like what your typical cartoon Mars helmet looks like. ~Mike (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Quadraped 242
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(...) I've added a total of four polarity reversers and now it can walk forward, backward, and turn right and left (within its own footprint)! The transistions from turning to walking and walking to turning involves flipping two of the polarity (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) That happens with large pistons. (...) I knew you would ask :^) (...) So it doesn't tip!?! The center of mass is not always in line with the center of the footprint, so it can tip to one side or the other of the down feet diagonal. Also the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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To all AFOL's, Is it possible to build a Rubik Cube with standard LEGO elements? The 3D puzzles from (URL) Eric Harshbarger> and (URL) JP Brown's Cubesolver> inspired me to build the famous Rubik Cube itself. You can check it out on my webpage : (2 (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.loc.be, FTX) !
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(...) Wow, that's massive! And a video of at least one cycle would be helpful :) Why the large footprint? (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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Another Crimson Skies-inspired MOC: The Headhunter is a unique airplane. Famed air pirate Jack "Jolly" Rogers built and rebuilt this plane around a "borrowed" Curtiss prototype airframe; he named it the "Headhunter" because of his unique habit of, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
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| | My new and improved atlas!
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Ever since i built my first atlas:(URL) wanted to make it bigger and bulkier, and also strengthen all of the joints. Well, i finally got around to it! But replacing friction pin joints in the knees and ankles (eeewww) with work joints in the hips (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Welcome! Good to have another builder (there can never be enough). I must say i saw your mech on brickshelf a while back and was particularly impressed. I really like the head and arms, they seem very different, but very well designed, they give it (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi there, I am relativly new to Lugnet and LEGO Mecha myself, but I do know a good mech when I see one and yours is amazing! I love the overall shape and form, it looks quite unique in that respect. I love the feet and lower legs, very accurate to (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all - I'm new to /mecha although I've been following along for the last few years. As an initial offering ;) I encourage you all to check out my first serious mech that I completed last year at the link below. I have seen many amazing projects (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hej everyone I think these Crimson Skies MOCS are brilliant. Especially as you guys are making the "sepia" crew pictures to go along with them. I am still dissapointed that I can't import the Crimson Skies planes into Microsoft Flight Simulator! (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hij ziet mooi eruit! Heb je nog enige beelden die de WWII vliegtuigen schouwen [sp]? I've crossposted (and FUT-ed) this to .build.military, because the non-CAD crowd may appreciate this too. By the way, has anyone besides me gotten their hands (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Pneumatic Quadraped 242
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Hi All, I just snapped some pictures of my latest MOC. It is a pneumatic quadraped that has an advanced walking gait made completely out of lego pneumatics. Instant walking, just add air pressure. Quad242's front left and back right legs are paired (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) this is uber sweet dude... I been thinkin about this kind of stuff since i was a kid. Its funny how a silly video game can bring this out of ya... Family legend has it that the grandfather company of Kane StarCrafters run by ElKane himself (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Sideshow Bob by Thomas Gehlich
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Hi! Found this at Brickshelf but I could not find any message from any "Gehlich" here on Lugnet so I hope I don't steel his thunder :) It's a sculpture of Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons: (URL) I repeat, it's not my creation, it appears to be made by (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Missile Silo
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Check out our latest TOMP MOC from our (URL) homepage>. (2 URLs) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Here's my first stab at a Crimson Skies MOC--haven't played the game, but I've really enjoyed looking at the official place designs & various MOCs. I've always wanted to do a twin-tailed space MOC and saw this as my change. This design stems from my (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: BT1 meets Star Wars
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(...) And to think I almost didn't click the second link! Roger, such a great idea and execution. When I read BT1 I was like "Huh?", not having the right mindset, and I'm so glad I checked out the post. The speeder is sharp and the form was well (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Awesome. I love the landing platform too. I've seen a few people build in BT1 before but I love the combination of star wars and BT. The only way to make it sweeter is to make more of them. Pat"no sig fig" Bunn (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) S-w-e-e-t! BT1 is by far my most favorite theme. And you have done an excellant job! /\/\ark "gotta make me a BT1 StarDestroyer" de Kock (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Why are these guys smiling? (URL) after almost 20 years they're glad to have something new - even if it is reverse engineered:) Comments appreciated, roger (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Awesome! And an Avro to boot! The colours scheme is right on...the checkered bits particularily. Great stuff Jamie...hopefully Canuck reinforcements from the Queen's Royal Squardron will soon arrive.... ;) Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) November 2003, on the cover and on the "Building Challenge" page. They are now named "Sandy Moondust" (female) and "Biff Starling" (male). Follow the link from the inside page to (URL) and it they turn out to be tied into The Planetary (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space)
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it's really good mini model i like it very much ther is one thing which surprises me why this front spike is mounted one stud back why not on the very front studs br pixel "Peter F. Guenther" <peterg1974@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Re: More Modular mech parts and a Joint-tech idea!
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(...) This looks like it'd make an excellent knee joint. I'll definitely be making use of this. Thanks for sharing. Allister (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | MOC: Cana Island Lighthouse
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I've finally gotten pictures up of my second major mosaic project, a picture of the Cana Island lighthouse in Wisconsin. I've written up a little information about it at my site: (URL) you want to go straight to a big picture, go here: (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Well here is my shot at a plane. From their hidden base in the Rockies of Canada come a band of Air Pirates called: The Northern Knights. They wage combat in the Avro F202 "Tornado" fighter. (URL) Post Mod:(URL) PLMKWYT and lets see some more planes (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: New Posable Horse pictures
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(...) Don't have: Tan 1x1 mod.plate with vert. clip (need 6, can't find any) Substituted lt.grey Brown 1x1 mod.plate with vert. clip (need 10) Substituted dk.grey Brown 1x2 hinge brick bottom (need 5) Substituted dk.grey Brown 1x1 plate (need 10) (...) (21 years ago, 11-Nov-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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