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(...) And it's been my experience that when you do mention your "hobby", a strange look comes over their face...and it gets worse when the girl sees your collection for the first time. "Wow - look at all the Legos! How much did you spend on that (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh yeah. Been there, done that. It's extremely hard, because you really need to do it with plates than bricks :) Although it can be done with bricks. I'm also discovering this. (...) Here are my thoughts: Being nitpicky, I'd consider this more (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Hi All! The one thing I learn while building this is: Getting square blocks to look rounded is HARD! Trust me. (URL) PLMKWYT! Lord Of The LEGO One Brick to Rule Them All! (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Gil! I was pretty happy with the look of the bombs. Unfortunately, I liked them too much to shorten them - which led to the use of the slope-plate, making room for the bombs to be held. The whole bomb bay assembly is built upside down, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Derek! The back story on the W - I was using red for the trim color, to match the red in the M-Tron hinge panels over the rear landing gear. I wanted a logo on the wing, because many other CS MOC's had some sort of flag insignia built (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments Mark. And thanks for the CS Universe link - it was a great source of inspiration & back story. And it shows that even propellers can be cool! -nk (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Check out our latest diorama MOC from our (URL). Every vehicle passing through the checkpoint has been subject to scrutiny by the Sandtroopers alerted by the Imperial command for the missing droids. The old hermit uses mind tricks to get past the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | So who has seen the new colors in bulk packs/mosaics/etc?
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After the news I wanted to secure a supply of mosaic plates in the old greys. Happily for me they are still shipping in the US with the old grey colors - as of last week anyway. Seems that ordering this type of 'perpetual product' could be hit or (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Yeah, but it sometimes gets me into trouble. Heh heh. I have been participating in local Art Shows, AFoL events, and Exhibits for more than half my life. Somtimes its 'bout the smoovement. ;) e (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cuties that like Lego?! That's news to me. I didn't know Lego could actually help someone meet women, usually ya' don't want to mention that you still "play" with Lego to any women that you meet.. :) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: USC Miniland Scale Battle Droid Figure MOC
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(...) Thanks, Anne! I used (URL) these>. They work great, becuase they make a joint where a limb can both bend AND rotate, and they're small size makes them perfect for smaller-sized mechs. This wrench is one of my favorite pieces and comes in handy (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think thats what the Lego community is about, it spurs you on to bigger (smaller!) and better things, its nice to see that you took it as a challenge. The smaller cube looks good, its handy that two plate/tiles + the 'lip' on a slope = a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Thanks, all, for your comments. Some more info... The museum is fashioned loosely after the University of Michigan art museum in Ann Arbor, MI. It has the approximate shape, the portico, the double round columns, the square columns and even the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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When I announced my first (very large) Rubik Cube, I was very disappointed to hear that somebody else already made a Rubik Cube (only a couple of months before I did). Even more, Martin Howard's Cube was smaller than mine. I had to try again and do (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.loc.be, FTX) !!
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Wow. Nice job. I love the mobility. You should also post this on lugnet.mecha :) If you don't mind me asking, what did you use for the elbow joints? -Anne (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Nice, I remember looking at some optical illusions before. Nice to see 'em in LEGO. I'd write more, but I can't focus ;) -Anne (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) snip (...) I started working on articulated head and tail. Quad242 has a very large footprint, and walks inefficiently. One of the reasons for large feet is center of gravity. The center of gravity on Quad242 is just a little behind the center (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Neat! I like the hammerhead look of the warrior. I think they would look nice in blue or green. Thanks for the idea. Marc Nelson Jr. (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) This is a really nice build, Nick. Using the drk grey plates to frame the light grey ones gives the wings a great depth. And I have to say that those vintage-looking heavy bombs are...well...the bomb. Just wondering...why is that plate (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) These are terrific, and extremely effective. Nice work! JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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