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[ XFUT lugnet.org ] (...) Reading the announcement, I must agree that LEGOFan.net seems redundant. But some things didn't get into the announcement; things _I_ believe will make LEGOFan.net (and WorldLUG as I understand it) significantly different (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) For my part, Terry, I disagree that this is being done with any disrespect towards LUGNET. It doesn't seem to be some personal "Don't like the way you run things" reasoning, like you have with Bricklink. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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[ XFUT lugnet.org ] (...) It is not something that has been discussed so far, but I am pretty sure the answer will be that it does not exclude clone bricks. Play well, Jacob (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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<playing devils advocate here> I think the main issue is fantastic resource tho it is, it is still a privately owned website. Despite the huge fan involvement in the site it remains private property. Todd is at total liberty to do as he wishes with (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.build, Richard Morton wrote: <snip> (...) Wadda? I'm sorry to say this, but this is the worst lack of respect towards Lugnet and this community I've seen in a long time. What would your website do if not copy what Lugnet does? Why come on (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Thanks Teddy. He does Bar mitzvahs too! :-P (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Allister. I had two of the bone shark rounded wedges on the shins but the double stripe gave him a 70's look! Weird. Glad ya like it! (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone Please forgive my ignorance but could someone explain what LUGNET is if it does not meet the description of a LEGO fansite? I have read some of the posts regarding WorldLUG and now LEGOFan.net but I may be missing something here. Also, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not necessarily too late for this to be added.... (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) True. Lugnet discussion forums are excellent. And the ability to access via HTTP, SMTP, and NNTP is probably unique and not done anywhere else online. Where Lugnet totally missed the boat was with _PRIVATE_ message boards. Lugnet never created (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Bah! They wouldn't even know. With all the color variations, parts variations and other smokescreen construction tidbits I could get away with a clone in every MOC if I really put my brick to it. The Mania magazine doesn't even make that (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) That all sounds good. Just don't let Jake force you to focus on Trains and hog up all the space for that theme! ;o) I'd like to see something that has real news, focus on current and upcoming product and the good product history. We also need (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) As central as Lugnet is to portions of the online LEGO community, I believe there are other audiences that consider themselves LEGO fans, who would benefit from a more structured interconnected community than Lugnet provides. It would makes (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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Matthew Miller wrote in message ... (...) Ditto to both. I don't what YAFGTR (Yet Another Fan Group to Read), but if I have to, please PLEASE make it NNTP accessible. Take into account that the posting rate on LUGNET goes WAY down when NNTP is out (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd rather see this new site point to Lugnet for the discussion forums. It's quite well done here, and there's little point in spreading everyone out. (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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Snippage (...) I agree. Why not make Lugnet the single point of contact for the LEGO fan base. We all come here any way. LEGOfan.net sounds redundant or am I missing something? Mike (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <tongue-in-cheek> I'm sure LEGOFan.net will be at least as scrupulous about clone bricks as LEGO Magazine is.... </tongue-in-cheek> Steve (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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"BrikTrak.com" <rjmorton@AT4imprintNOSPAM.com> wrote in message news:Hsxwnq.1III@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) if (...) Having been down a similar path with ILTCO I can certainly appreciate the "getting launched" aspect of an effort such (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) SNIP (...) I'm not trying to be a wet towel, but I've always viewed LUGnet as the 'center portal' or 'hub' of the lego community--it functions as exactly that, AND a discussion site. Secondly, Lugnet already fits the "concept of a LEGO site (...) (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well considering the name is LEGOfan.net, I somehow believe the answer is yes. :P Not that there couldn't be a seperate clone section though. --SteveR (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have to ask: Since Lego the company seems to be involved, does this central hub exclude the use of bricks manufactured by other companies? Don (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains)
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Hi everyone, For some time now, a group of us have been discussing the concept of a LEGO site that the community could truly call its own-- community owned, designed, and operated. To this end, we have been endeavoring for more than half a year to (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) much aprpeciated, my friend. i think it's my best mecha yet (definately the longest to make), though some might disagree. i would like to build the eva-00 yellow and the eva-02 in the future, but currently i am working on the launch frame. (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Chris. Proportion is something I try very hard in my designs and I think that more mechs could benefit from a little exaggeration. Jeff (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Jason. I wasn't sure if I should add another major color in there just to break it up and make it more interesting. But you like it so I guess it worked. I was looking at the click hinge wing groin piece and I think that it adds a nice (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Oxy! I have no idea why I have garbage in my photos. I keep trying to upload them and it's always there!! I think I may have to see a doctor about my condition... Uh and thanks for the suggestions. I might do a real Mega Deus in the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awesome Jeff. Love the exaggerated proportions - those slopes work so well for going from the very small to the very large. -Chris (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) welcome to the other side of lego! dude, you were born to build mecha with brick! i must say, i wasn't too impressed with your first brick mecha--the clear one-- but then again, i understand that the parts are limited. but this white deus (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Geeze jeff your cameras acting up again!? Faulty flash card? Faulty camera? Anyways, awesome mega deus (even though im not a big fan of Big O) The feet are gigantic, which definitely captures the megadeus look. The upper legs are a little (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ground breaking or not, it's beautiful to look at. The proportions are spot on from top to toe. The printing on the shins detracts very slightly from the smooth stylish look, but who am I to judge having done the same thing myself. Excellent (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I attended my first BrikWars game this past Saturday and had a blast! Thanks to everyone from NELUG who was there for being so patient with me, as I had no idea what I was doing (the last role playing game I played was Star Frontiers, and that was (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX) !!
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I present my entry for the P38 Lightning Spaceship Contest - The LL-38 (URL) One for the nostalgia buffs.> Cheers, Allister (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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(...) Very stylish. _Love_ the pope hat! -Teddy (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Check it! (URL) trying to keep up with yous guys! Just a modified GlaGla armature nothing really ground breaking though. Sorry he doesn't have any guns or anything. He just smashing things. Jeff (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) SUPERB!!..Love the gallery! (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) (Ah, finally! I've had time to sit back and enjoy looking at this for a while!) This is awesome, Eric! He's much cleaner and sleeker than his predecessor, the Red Robot. The use of red slopes makes for great body work. I also think the gray (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Bonded by Bricks. (...) I just couldn't leave that M-Tron Canopy (Trans Neon quarter dome, ehem) laying about, reminding me of the fallen RR. Also I have wanted for some time to make a giant scaled Macro Bot. The blend fit the bill. This way, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Come down south man! I live reasonably close to Scott, we can get together for a cool adult beverage! Greg "Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:HsuHsG.IvK@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) just (...) then, (...) created: (...) (URL)¬ (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah sure why not, but it will have to wait until the photoshoot. ;) (...) e (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Greg! I'm suppossed to go visit Scott Lyttle, perhaps you can see it then, or at Brick Fest. There is more in the hands on experience I agree. (...) e (...) (URL) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! it took a dent out of my collection. A much needed dent! LOL! (...) Yo, that would be cool right! I'll do that someday. I think it would be just too cool. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool, the Red Robot is an old fave? (single tear) (...) So far so good, miss ya bro. (...) I grilled my Mom, well she sent them somewhere! Just think, some muggle is swooshing your Ties as we speak, oh the in justice. I'll make it up to you. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) and 42 skiddo's. (...) Already got it in the window. (...) Ya, Jama is weird, otherworldly, but still wierd. Thank you, I am trying to evlove my designs to be more fluid, more organic. (...) e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, this Mecha has no motors, but it does have lights in the head and two cameras in the eyes. i wanted to mechanize the head, but found it better not too. (...) Cool, I'm glad you like those areas. It took awhile to get each of those (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Soren, I don't care if it rains or freezes, as long as I got my 3 foot mecha to whoop that #@%$&*! Thank you sir. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Chris, thank you, perhaps I can learn from you as well. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Kieth! You Magnificent Bastid! I'm still here. My computer died. I'm still building. Infact the passed out in the pharmacy thing is not to far off.....that's what's scary. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Kieth! You Magnificent Bastid! I'm still here. My computer died. I'm still building. Infact the passed out in the pharmacy thing is not to far off.....that's what's scary. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Terry you picked up on a good point, let me explain. For many years I have worked to build and construct a collection of large Mecha creations. Recently, three of my large Mecha have fallen to the way side, either from neglect or from just (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Deep man Deep! I like it. ....and oh so true. Good advice. Thank you. sincerely, Eric Sophie (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) what you seen now. I did however include the rotation pivot support behind the ankles. future photos will show the mechanism. (...) Cool, that is my goal. (...) Ha, you know it! But as for the head and face, well, it'd be minced. (...) Cool, I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Paul, cool man, the Rizmit should be on display here at the store for another 2 weeks. Come on down! What? You never seen a naked Mecha? LOL! e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Tobbe! I had the model on display in the store for about 2 hours. I stood with it and I talked with people, and then moved it to somewhere more appropriate; the store front window. I still need to pose into more positions to show off its (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Nate, me computer is broke, so I check in remotely.And what can you expect next time? 1. A Black Technic Jama Dog 2. More Moonbases 3. who knows! e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey JC, thanks for the feedback. I tried to build the cameras into the head and with the M-tron canopy the proportions were hard to keep small. Still the mecha frame was a triumph. cool deal, thanks. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Mark, happy New year to you and your family. Thank you for the kind compliments. I also look forward to more Mecha Goodness in the following months to come. e (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Two New MOCs and Diorama
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Hey everyone, I'm back with two new MOCs and a diorama featuring them. First off are the mechs. I posted them in the same folder, since they're built with the same idea in mind and there aren't a lot of pics of them... so here they are, Gruntbots (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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There are few constants in this world; but one thing I can always count on is Eric Sophie coming up with a several foot tall mecha with a name that sounds like Snoop Dogg or E-40 lyric. So RR gets a makeover, eh? I can definitely see the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snipped (...) Hmmm - it seems to be missing the pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your mechas. Is there an update with said pics on the way? Bob (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks a lot! Well, if you look at the CoLUG pics, you'll see we had too much fun making them sumo-wrestle and so-forth. The pop-up cockpit was, in truth, inspired by Pez dispensers. As for the claws, note that the prototype has bony (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | BrickTopia - Capitalist Pig Reeducation Center
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This is a new skyscraper built in a Chinese "adventurers" style (with some sci-fi thrown in for extra fun). (URL) miss the bonus "art" photos: (URL) is appreciated, Brad (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town) !
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| | Re: P-38 Contest Entries
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(...) Veddy cool Bram...I'd love to see the second one in fig scale. Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: B.I. Joe: S.N.A.K.E. Battle Armor
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(...) Hehe...thanks! Dr. Mindbender has a subroutine that permits hugs. He's an odd fellow - but the purple cape and big honkin' medallion likely clued us in to that fact already. Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: B.I. Joe: S.N.A.K.E. Battle Armor
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(...) Thanks! Yep...I opted to go the robot route for all those reasons. All those vehicles are on the to-do list....stay tuned! Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It was the first Joe thin I never got. (torrent of tears) Thanks! -G (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Defense Appropriations approved (New MOCs)
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(...) Mmmm...tank-y goodness. The use of the bionicle mask on the light tank is interesting. Cheers, -G (...) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: P-38 Contest Entries
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(...) Bram, Well done on both entries, and I really dig the second one. It looks more spacey and less A-10 than the first. The hoses are a very nice touch, and you pulled it off working in mini scale (another great touch). -Nick (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Bantam Class Mech
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The Bantam Class Economy Mech This is a light weight mech intended for the private industry market. The preproduction model: (URL) for firefighting: (URL) Folder: (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | P38 space contest entry
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The Frost Fighter is my entry for the P-38 Lightning lookalike contest. pic 1: (URL) Enjoy! (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Bram, Both are good. I especially like your second one though. It has a very 'natural' look to it. In other words the shape and features don't appear to be forced, but rather appear to have sprung from a necessary design. Well done. Brilliant (...) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Last night, I tossed together a couple P-38 Lightning inspired spacecraft for Jon's contest. (URL) P-38>> (URL) P-38>> (click pics to see more...) Please LMKWYT! --Bram (2 URLs) Bram Lambrecht (URL) www.bldesign.org> (21 years ago, 8-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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but I finally have a finished mecha worthy of acclaim... I present to you Helios - Ground Assault Type Mecha Armaments- machine gun a/f both hands linear cannon a/f right hand sheild a/f left hand ----- she's about 7, maybe eight inches tall, and (...) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In the words of those Guiness guys, BRILLIANT! Beyond that, I don't have a lot to say...yadda yadda great details....yadda yadda nice rack....yadda yadda...keep building. I really dig the contours of the turret, and all the delicious weapons. It (...) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Razorback (3 URLs) -Brayton Orchard (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Alternate Timeline, LOL!!! :p :D (URL) still not finished with any of the CZ-GC armies, their buildings, urban combat areas, and of course the military vehicles (all still in prototype forms). I would've been done with the R.P.'s main battle (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.gaming.brikwars)
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(...) The ski claws are great. Love the whole thing. (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's a lovely piece of microscale work there, Mark. Sometimes building on a small scale like this is far harder than building big. Very nicely done. Now where are the microfig scale f-14's for the deck? :) Adrian (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Cool! They look like something out of 1950's sci-fi movie. Very retro-future. Well done. Adrian (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very cool mechs!! there so fun, nice and bulky. Looks like something Nasa would use in planet exploration =) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That thing is huge, you think a bit to big, rofl. Awesome creation, I couldnt even make half of that just parts wise, haha. Cant wait to see that thing actualy move in some kind of movie, You make sure you tape something for us !! (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Bro, very nice. Very nice indeed. Like Keith, I dig the head, per all Sophie mecha. Quite unique, yet it hearkens back to my all time fave, the big red robot. Sweetness. Hope all is well. (URL) p.s. - Dude, where the hell is my tie fighter? (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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These are fun! Clean looking too. Look like they should be boxing it out in some kind of arena. The pop up cockpit, very nice. the arm / claw combo makes them look rudimentary and on the "crude" end of the scale of functionalblity. I think it's (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Holy catfish Eric. Fun fun fun, I expect Rizmit will be showing itself off for you? These creations of yours are getting more and more refined. That's what I'm seeing. Jama blows folks away but the proportions are kind of funny. Rizmit is sleeker, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I love how the pilot chamber lifts out with the head. Very nice! It reminds me of a big version of those dinosaur embryo freezing chambers from the first Jurassic Park movie. (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really admired the style of this old foot: (URL) the new incarnation is certainly more practical and functional. Your robots have become more functional over time, while remaining artistic and beautiful (in an insectobot kind of way). The skeleton (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Excellent work Eric. As always, I'm boggled by all the mechanical/electrical systems you put into your 'bots, so I guess I focus on, and appreciate, the actual 'design' solutions a bit more. In particular, the V-shaped waist area lends a bold (...) (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) He's so cute and cuddley. I want to give him a hug...or die trying. Pat Bunn (21 years ago, 7-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) hmmm, bulkier, more primitive guns, I think I can manage that :) thanks for the input! TRS (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Certainly looks like it could have been a fantastic set if it weren't for the new grey's. :( Man I sure would have liked to buy about 20 of those. Greg "Mark Rideout" <madmax_hm@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message news:HsoqAt.1ppJ@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) And we have a really nice pic on SciBrick: (2 URLs) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hm, the FTX messed up the link: (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I didn't see anyone post about this in Mecha, so here goes: (URL) fun. -mark (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, David Laswell wrote: Not true! Scarlett ('82) was in the very first wave of 4" Joes, and as the (...) David > Chris ~GA (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not true! Scarlett ('82) was in the very first wave of 4" Joes, and as the line progressed Cover Girl ('83) and Lady Jaye ('85) were added. For those who liked 'em dressed in black leather, there was always the Baroness ('84). And for those (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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For your viewing pleasure, more tasty hardware from the Ceti Republic: Cougar II A1: (URL) (New cupola, extra sensor gear.) Lynx Armored Vehicle: (URL) (Variants shown are Mortar Carrier and Battlefield Command systems.) Jaguar Light Tank: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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For your viewing pleasure, more tasty hardware from the Ceti Republic: Cougar II A1: (URL) (New cupola, extra sensor gear.) Lynx Armored Vehicle: (URL) (Variants shown are Mortar Carrier and Battlefield Command systems.) Jaguar Light Tank: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Sweet Jesus on a minibike, that is a beautiful piece of work. Hope to see it in person someday. Soren (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow! Those are awesome! The chunky shape works beautifully. They're big, they're clunky, they look like they're going to tear something apart. The way you did the head, with the sensors and stuff, is excellent! -Mark (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's excellent! The shape is spot on and the little details are wonderful...ie. the command tower and the peek into the hanger from the aft. Very cool! Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Eric, Still a nice work..... :-) may be you are the best constructor .... Regards Chris. (21 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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