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Hello all, I've just uploaded my new (URL) Landspeeder> MOC to my website. (URL) Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. The tile actually fit the attitude and color scheme decently, something I've not quite perfected. I should have named the ship after something playing card-related. (...) That's the idea .. easy, small and cheap to make. (...) I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Admittedly, yes. Thanks for being kind in using the word cliché rather than hackneyed. The name wasn't important to me. Yet I felt I should call it something. I wanted to hurry up and post as it's more difficult for me to build something like (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Steve. Your comments about the JSF canopy are appreciated! I tried to use it a bit tilted as the pilot can see out a bit better. I've seen good uses of this canopy, and while I like it a lot, it sometimes seems like it's not tall enough (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) LOL .. Thanks! (...) Every once in awhile I like to try an "impossible" piece an see just how possible it is, even if it's an older part. Sometimes those older parts peek at me and say, "try this..", and then I either do or die. (...) Thanks. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey Tom, I really dig the shape of this. And you've achieved success with a canopy that I've found impossible to use to date. -Nick (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Short Range Bomber
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(...) No way man... learned my lesson about that. How about a Xeon instead? ;) Nice little craft there... reminds me of a mosquito... a very heavily armed mosquito, but a mosquito nonetheless. I like it. Captain Krotzer, The Unknown Division/UD (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Cantigny...The rest of the story.
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The 1st midwest Lego show is history it was very sucessful. Planning has already begun for the 2nd! for the full story please visit: (URL) see all the show pics as well as a few pictures of Cantigny Park and their mechanised armor collection visit: (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Short Range Bomber
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(...) Now that's a lot of missles! You can never go wrong blanketing the enemy in missle fire. I love the compact form. I can just imagine a squadron of these things swarming over the enemy. Sean (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Short Range Bomber
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(...) Heh. Tom, that's so, well, ugly. Elegantly ugly. And easily the best integration I've ever seen of the old Exploriens wing elements. I'm especially impressed by the posterior fuselage, with the mating of the 1/4 4x4x6 circle panel and the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC: Medieval(?) house
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(...) Thanks! (...) Actually, there's not so much conscious thought, probably more of a long background process. I have wanted to build something like it for a long time, and finally I just sat down a couple of evenings and built. My limited amount (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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(...) Awwww - thanks Annennanne :-) Wait...what do you want from me??? More free Lego? ;-) Bob (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Short Range Bomber
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(...) Great shape...never seen those wing/panel elements used like that before. They offer great recess area for the ordinance. Interesting SNOT solution to give ample room in the cockpit and still seal that miserable canopy as well. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Little Red Pod
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(...) This is neat, Tom. I never thought of those Futron-era angled panels as dish replacements...comes together so naturally with the windscreen. It almost has a PCS quality to it. Although with that colour scheme, I suppose it falls into the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Sphere (6.8 Stud Diameter)
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(...) Your wish is my command (when I feel like it). ;-) (URL) haven't figured out that hover stuff yet... ~Mike (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) I hope that "hmm" is a thoughtful, maybe-I'll-do-this 'hmm'? :) A friend of mine just confirmed that it is indeed a micromachine, and there were two others in that set, as I recall. I don't remember what they looked like, except that one was (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Short Range Bomber
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I saw this on Brickshelf yesterday and was hoping it would be posted here. I love this ship. By far the absolutely best design for the JSF canopy. That piece is simultaneously awesome and the bane of my existance. I also love the construction, very (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Wow! I love looking at this. Very unconventional construction. I keep having to come back to see how you built it. Nice work! Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) like a real place with real purpose. The architecture is solid, especially in including an enclosed courtyard and stable, and the entrances don't look just 'stuck' there - they look as if they have reasons for being there. Very nice, and (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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(...) Does anyone have a translator mech around? ;) (...) Really? I didn't realize I'm the first female mech builder. Cool! :) (...) Yeah, I'm finding this a lot of fun. (...) *big grin* :) Jama rocks. Best. Mech. Ever. (...) Nah, Dr. Snead does (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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Thanks Bobobob :) Btw, you can build just fine, you just need to get out of your fourth dark age :) -Anne (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My first Town MOC
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(...) Nice approach to the body, not using conventional parts like doors. That also gives it some texture on the sides. Two-three parts I would suggest trying: to get the hood a little less boxy, how about finding a way to use one of those (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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| | My first Town MOC
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Hello all! I am new in this portion of lugnet, however i have been building for awhile, mostly in the realm of mecha. After recently visiting/displaying in a train show in my area, i was driven to begin doing Town MOCs. Here is my first, in what i (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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| | Short Range Bomber
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Here's a little moc that I made awhile back. It's got missiles .. mmm missiles :-9 (URL) for more pix. (URL) PLMKWYT Thanks. -Tom McD. when replying, this holiday season, give the gift of Spamcake. (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Little Red Pod
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I finally got around to photographing a little moc that's been bouncing around my building table since last Christmas. Not fashionable now, as the pod craze came and went, but it was fun to make. (URL) for more pix. (URL) PLMKWYT :-) Thanks. -Tom (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: First pictures from Cantigy
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(URL) alot, I really appreciate you showing the shot of my mecha :) Also, the rest of the shots from the show are great, i love the acme bricks one!!! (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.castle)
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| | Catapult
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Hi everybody, After lastweek James Brink’s Trebuchets (which is great BTW) I started building a catapult myself. After the great war that Castle become Bionicles I toyed and built a catapult from Technic/Bionicles parts. I'm proud to present my 2nd (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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| | Elves Forest
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Hi everybody, Just wanted to reveal my 1st entry to the 'Colossal Castle Contest' Elves Forest (2 URLs) As always praises or/and criticize are both more then welcome (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | New MOC: Medieval(?) house
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Hello, Finally finished and photo'ed my latest MOC, a medieval(?) house. My 5 year old daughter, Jenny, has helped 'decorate' with minifigs and other accessories, not all of them typical for medievla times, but you will probably not see that anyway, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
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| | First pictures from Cantigy
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The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club welcomes all to the Cantigny Lego show. With four operating train layouts and other displays this is the largest Lego show ever to hit the midwest! If you can join us on Sunday please do! Pictures from Saturday (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: New MOC: Sphere (6.8 Stud Diameter)
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(...) Now the glow would be easy enough, but the hovering could be tricky to say the least. :) ~Mike (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: New MOC: Sphere (6.8 Stud Diameter)
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(...) Whoa, too cool, real Lego zen. Now if I could have one of these hover around me like a little Lego Orb of Power, I'd be set. Oh and if it would glow too. e (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Possible ship design?
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(...) It looks like a micro machine. They came in sets of three or was it five? I can't remember. Nice cockpit/canopy idea and I like the colors...hmm. Pat"Iceman" Bunn (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New MOC: Sphere (6.8 Stud Diameter)
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(...) Hmm..."scaled up slightly"...to avoid copywright issues or paying royalties? Anyways, great job, Bruce! Jeff the cynic (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Sphere (6.8 Stud Diameter)
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(...) It looks like the folks at Lego are using this great design again. Lego Shop At Home has an eBay auction for four Christmas ornaments: (URL) It appears to be the same design, scaled up slightly. Congratulations on more recognition for a (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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(...) Awwwwww SWIT! Das the bing dang dong!!! Ha, the first time you made a Mech for Ryan's Contest and all, being the first Female on internet history to build Mecha, I didn't make a big deal, BUT NOW! Heh heh, your in for it! Oh and correct me if (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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(...) Heh. Dave said you'd like it because it's blue ;) Thanks. I'm a big Gundam fan, and the Mk-II is a relatively "light-weight" design compared to some of the others. (...) I really hated the armature. I built it, then rebuilt everything. It's (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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(...) Hey, not bad for your second mecha attempt! Glad to see you've finally started building mecha! I know there has been a lot of moaning and groaning about how often Gla Gla's armature has been used by other people, but I think it's a great way (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Real Mech Freshness
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Mmmm... Mechalicious... Soren (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Old style danish country house in Miniland scale
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(...) Hey Esben Very cool! I like the roof very much! See you soon Egil (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Real Mech Freshness
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Of course the Japanese are keepin' real. (URL) Robot Show 2003 If you look closely you might see some Sophie looking hands in there! Jeff (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Under Construction
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Check out our latest TOMP MOCs from our (URL) homepage>. The building under construction has been going on for sometime though the real purpose of it has been kept secret. (2 URLs) The crane has been built based on the (URL) 4552> set with some (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Possible ship design?
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(...) To be honest I haven't the faintest idea. My mother gave it and two others (uglier in my opinion, I've probably thrown them away by now) for me many, many moons ago. This ship always caught my fancy, so I guess that's why I hung on to it. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) DUH! I shoulda seen that, but was not paying attention! thanks anyways; that is a really cool ship-where'd ya get it? Jeff (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Possible ship design?
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(...) Whoops! One too many W's. (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Possible ship design?
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(...) the links don't work for me Jeff (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Possible ship design?
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I was giving one of my organizers a much-needed organizing and came across this little ship from long ago: (URL) always did like the design. It's approx. 42mm wide at the rear and 15mm high. Cockpit 10mm wide, 10mm tall. The rear rudders/stabilizers (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Old style danish country house in Miniland scale
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(...) Maybe it's to hold the thatched roofs down when it is storming. The open ondulating fields, together with the close proximity of the North Sea can make it rather spooky sometimes. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Just another small walker
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Hello again! I just updated (URL) my site> with another small walker for my Templar troops. It can be found by clicking the update on the homepage or under the Infantry heading. (URL) As always, let me know what you think. Love, Sylvi (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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(...) WOW!!!! Awesome as usual Annennanne!! Sure looks like a Gundam to me! Now, is that the old grey or the new grey? ;-) I wish I could build MOC's this well! Bob (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New MOC: Gundam Mk-II
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Hi all, I have finished my second mech, the Gundam Mk-II Titans Version. (URL) The page is at (URL). PLMKWYT! Thanks! -Anne (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: Old style danish country house in Miniland scale
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(...) Wow! I really really like it. I second the suggestion for some miniland scale figs and animals! Also maybe consider putting those sticks on the roof peak that some houses have? I assume those are for storks to nest on??? never did figure out (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Old style danish country house in Miniland scale
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(...) Its nice to see MOCs in Miniland scale. The roof looks absolutely fantastic - it looks very natural and "sits" very well on the house. The colour scheme is also nice, especially red/sand red and the greys at the base. The black roof and white (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: My first mosaic...b/w of Buddy Holly
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Neat! I like the black and white (no shades of gray) effect. It's not something I usually employ in my mosiacs, so I love to see all the different things people do :) -Anne (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Re: My first mosaic...b/w of Buddy Holly
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Nice first piece. Hope to see more stuff from you in the future. eric (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Re: Women and Eric?
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(...) See what you gotta do is focus the topic away from the "how much time you spend doing it/how much this costs/how much room in the house this will take up" and more towards creativity. Especially be sure to explain to the woman how you like (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Ice Planet Returns
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There's not much for me to say that hasn't already been said, but those mecha... Just too cool. A fitting tribute to the Regult Battlepod. Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Rubik Cube: significant size reduction
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(...) Good work! I think that's as small as it can go (with 3x3x3 studs the 2:5 ratio doesn't hold). Great minds think alike - good to see some careful use of paper - my cube would never have existed with out it! I was curious to see that the cube (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Optical Illusions
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(...) I've seen many of these optical illusions before - though of course not rendered in LEGO. Great job with these pictures. I'm wondering what they would look like rendered in blue and red? Between the optical illusions and the 3-D effects of the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Seeking session/expo coordinators for sculpture/mosaic, castle, mindstorms/technic/robotics
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The BrickFest PDX organizing committee is seeking session/expo volunteers for the following areas: Sculpture/Mosaic Castle Mindstorms/Technic/Robotics These are important areas that don't yet have dedicated coordinators. If you're planning to attend (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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| | Re: Women and Eric?
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(...) To which my response is: "It's Lego, not Legos..." that puzzles them good and proper ;-) Leg Godt Travis Matheson (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | hammerhead/MomawNadon
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I thought of a few solutions for a minifig Momaw Nadon/Hammerhead for the new Cantina set: (URL) Jeff (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Old style danish country house in Miniland scale
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Hi, Please have a look at my latest creation (URL) roof took a while to build (especially the vault over the door) and it is completely "randomized", so is the wall where all my sand red bricks are in use. Also notice the base of the house made of (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch) !!
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| | My first mosaic...b/w of Buddy Holly
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I built my first mosaic. It's a monochrome portrait of Buddy Holly on a 96x112 grid. I used just about all my black bricks on this one!! (URL) minifigs helped me build it...construction pics linked at bottom of page) I'd like to do a color (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Ice Planet Returns
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I have started to document what started out as fun and ended up as a florecent orange obsession. I've put together the Ice Planet Moonbase section 1 than followed it with some support vehicles, ships, speeders, mechs, giants and rockets (for (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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| | Assorted Tanks
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I went through a military building phase about a year ago. Here's some of the stuff I built circa 11/2002 . . . Russian T-34 (URL) III (URL) a super deformed Panzer III(aka squished) (URL) did a lot more stuff(sherman, panzer4, tiger, panther, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.military) !
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| | Re: Women and Eric?
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(...) Actually, LEGO was basically the only hobby that my ex-fiancee supported. And she was very attractive to boot! What was I thinking? Eh, whatreya gonna do. Dave K (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Turtle People from Testudo 9!
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On 12:19 02/12/2003, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote (...) I thought the aliens were neat, but these are great. The green goblin bodies really make em cool! now I gotta score some spiderman sets so I can have a brickwars army of em :-) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Turtle People from Testudo 9!
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(...) (URL) Thanks to Mike Thorn for inspiring the Turtle People: (3 URLs) Post-moderation folder: (URL) Marc Nelson Jr. (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Women and Eric?
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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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| | Re: First Sculpture: 3D Vase
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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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| | First Sculpture: 3D Vase
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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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| | Re: Crimson Skies - Laramie B122
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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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| | Re: Crimson Skies - Laramie B122
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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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| | Re: Crimson Skies - Laramie B122
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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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| | Mos Eisley Checkpoint
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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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| | Re: LEGO Rubik Cube: significant size reduction
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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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| | Re: USC Miniland Scale Battle Droid Figure MOC
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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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| | Re: Pneumatic Quadraped 242
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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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| | Sandtrooper Mods
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So I bought the Cantina set and decided to clone the Sandtrooper with some mods for the backpack. (2 URLs) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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Technic and Town combine to create Space. Isn't that an interesting blend... I present: an Alien (kind of). (URL) head design can be widely adapted and has an amazing range of interesting possibilities. For instance, a warrior: (URL) how about a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Optical Illusions
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(...) Way cool! (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Re: New LEGOTIC Hand
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Copy to lugnet.build.mecha FUT lugnet.technic (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | SciBrick is Online! And looking for people...
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Hi all, Many of those in LUGNET have wondered what was up with SciBrick...the organization had a few postings on its discussion board, there was a debut event in Houston, then...nothing. Since Houston's Challenger Center Gala, which happened in (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming.starship, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.org, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !!
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(...) Agreed. I was taken aback by their strength. Even if I put a straight edged piece of paper over the bottom half the very next row strongly curves, it's remarkable. (...) Some of these I have seen before (the wavy banded rectanges for example, (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Blackhawk finished.. this time definitely!
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Hi I feel the need to "exorcise" a MOC that has been the result of a busy period with little time for creation but a few snatched moments of tinkering. How many of you out there build something and then rebuild tens of times? I am guessing quite a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Amazing how strong these illusions are! I wonder if they appear just as vivid when you build these with real bricks. Can you reveal what your inspiration source for these optical tricks was? With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Very cool. I especially like the modularity and the design of the large bombs. And as the GA notes, the "W" from M-Tron is inspired. Was that coincidence, or did you decide on a Wyoming theme based on that element (and the fact that Wyoming (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Michiana-LUG @ GATS Fort Wayne
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(...) Thank you, Brendan. (...) Yes, and thanks. The sand red hotel and light yellow soda shop are mine. I'll post pictures and descriptions when I find some time. Yes, the door on the hotel is identical to the one on the art museum, except in (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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