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(...) That's an idea! (...) That sir is the SW Super Battle Droid (URL) Click Joint> at the spine. Its all bendy and twisty. (...) tangstks. (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Now then, don't be silly. It obviously utilises a hydrostatic integrity field to enhance the surface tension and prevent boiling. This is clearly evident from how the swimmer is fully suspended, even though he hardly breaks the surface. If you (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, I should have included the word miniscule, but I defer to those in possession of the facts; I could easily have been off by an order of magnitude. (...) Ewwww! Actually, I always suspected as much, but I wasn't sure about your plumbing. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Sonnich - I wrote an article for our club magazine on doing four-stud high lettering. Back issues are available in PDF format here: (URL) want Issue 3. There are two examples. One is a 'SAXA' brand salt wagon (visible here: (URL) ) and the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Lenny. But you know, this is a landing pad type space ship. With removable yellow fuel cells. I'm a tad dissappointed you didn't see that... (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Sonnich, One of the best places to start is probably this page by Eric Harshbarger: (URL) well worth browsing some of his mosaics too. And maybe even check out the "Schleim Truck"! (URL) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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Hi all! Being new to this, and after trying, I realised that mosaics are not that easy to do. To be specific I want to have a text in a wall. I tought that it would be simple, but now I realise that it will take some more time. I am not even sure (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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You magnificent bastid! Where are the pics of this blue doggie humping the leg of some fabulous babe? I don't know what else to say about your mecha that has not been said a thousand times...Klymyth is epic, and a worthy addition to your fine family (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Our honor defend...
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Greg Majewski wrote: Go Bucks! Paul Thomas SPLTC (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: French schleim (was Re: Small, Red and Fast.)
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He he! Morvellous! That's a funny one! I am also asnotished with your French skills! JP. (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hey, why are you making quadrupeds that can't actually walk. That's too easy! It's time you made a motorized four legged walker. Quadrupeds are inherently stable and don't require dynamic control other than gearing, but with an RCX it could do (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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(...) Could be worse. I've gotten so used to posting in forums that I sometimes close the window after only hitting the Preview button. (...) Ah, that would probably explain why someone in Wisconsin had such huge quantities of gems, and all but one (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Solar pull on the Earth's tides is pretty weak compared to the lunar pull. It'd probably be even weaker compared to terran pull on the moon. Tides might fluctuate an inch or two throughout the lunar month, but not enough to get a good surf (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Less than you might think. The reason why there's an obverse lunar tide is because the moon is small and doesn't exert enough gravitic force on the far side of earth to pull all the water around to the near side. The side closest to the moon (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Oops! Um, wrong parallel universe. But, there would be some solar tidal pull, though not as strong. (...) You mean, the fact that the water is 'imported' in barrels from the tanks downstairs; the very tanks used to replenish the pool? Boy, if (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Damn, I typed a big reply and then my browser crashed. (...) Those police tiles get everywhere. Windsor did have the little gems in trans yellow, red, green and purple. They fill up the gaps nicely, and you can mount them along technic beams for (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) The methodology you used it pretty fresh man, bravo! But the more i look at it, the less i can see how this is a space ship. /runs -Lenny (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) And on the opposite side two... (there are 2 tides per day on earth!) Philo (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Wow, thats an amazing amount of detail packed into such a little craft. Great use of the JSF canopy. I've come to the conclusion that the only effective way to use it is at an angle like that. I really like how there is really no studs-up in (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) The 1x2 tiles and bricks are still listing in huge quantities at reasonable prices on Bricklink (they both appear to have hit Pick-a-Brick in California). If it weren't for that, I might still be collecting water for the pool, but I managed to (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | 3vil got you bugged? (P-38 entry)
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Greetings, Earth Mortals! Zap your troubles away the Tw0nCo way!! See: (URL) Brickshelf folder moderation, deeplinks can be accessed by changing the final photograph digits to range from ...78 to ...89) Peace and Long Life, Tw0nst3r (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests)
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Nice module. Wish I had that much trans-dk-blue :) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks! I have zoomed it around once or twice :) It started out as being a bit bigger, having everything I wanted, and I kept compressing it, seeing if I could keep all it had with less mass. Doing that, I had to reorient a few and swap out a (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Ka-95 "Sokolica" Assault Dropship
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Greetings comrades of the Eastern Block. If you have been on the front lines with our recent actions to liberate the poor peoples of the Tollan and Liandra colonies, you may have seen this ship buzzing through the skies! (URL) Comrades, may I (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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Greetings, Earth Mortals! Just a quick weekend throw-together to study how industrial piping might work. Though this model is non-specific (especially as regards color), the ideas explored seemed useful in a number of applications. If you're (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm guessing one of the California stores has them as well. Bricksland Free S&H (the store I bought mine from) currently has 7613 of them in stock, and there aren't any sets that come with more than two of them (best value is the SW mini MF). (...) (21 years ago, 23-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote: SNIP (...) Thanks-the Mech is my fav too; the torso was the second thing done after the head, and i thought about making it a transformer once i put the windshield & headlights on, but then i thought i'd just try for (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) They've been available from the pick-a-prick selection in Legoland Windsor for a while now. They're fairly good value for filling up a cupful, if you have a use for them. (...) Maybe another layer, although I'm working to a flat base here so I (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) snip (...) I'm a little late in replying but thanks! I'm completely flattered! J (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | 24 Mosaic
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Hey guys, I'm not sure how many of you are into this show, but it's pretty good, and fairly addictive. I made a mosaic of the logo while the show's on hiatus until the end of the month. Nothing special, but I think it's cool. (URL) 24 Mosaic> (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) As I said, they didn't work out quite how I'd hoped, but it works well enough that the intent is instantly recognizable. And if located on the edge of a display, it can result in a self-replenishing "foam" effect, courtesy of jealous (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Bingo! Although I'm not sure if anyone has ever noticed the other half of the water joke on their own either. (...) Actually...not. And not for the reasons you mentioned. Our moon has settled into a 1:1 day/month cycle because of the tidal (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I imagine that you are refering to the skeleton under the boardwalk. Hey that reminds me of a song... I really like it when the jokes practically create themselves. (...) Indeed. Although, the tidal pull of the earth could make for some swell (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I think it was the only major MOC that I worked on for about two months straight, though I did complete at least two small Toa-based MOCs. The gags just kind of flowed on their own, and about half of them were inspired by others as I added (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | French schleim (was Re: Small, Red and Fast.)
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(...) Hi JP, I'm glad you cleared that up. I looked up 'crampon' and got worried in the context of snot, and then I realized it was about the studs. I think 'morve' is perfect, not just because it is snot/schleim, but because it leads to (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) (snip buncha good stuff) (...) All these are excellent alts Jeff....the maximum wheels mech is my fave. I love how the cockpit area looks like the cab of a semi truck...could easily see it on the back of the set box. The minis and hoverbike (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: StarScoot
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(...) Oooooh so cute, well done. The way you've used the different parts on the sides to give a mix of winglets, curves and bulges is so eye-catching, I can hardly stop looking at it! Excuse me while I go look at it again... Of course I'm about to (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I REALLY like this...so much playability built into such a compact package. What I like most is that everytime I think I've figured out which direction your bricks are generally oriented, they pull a 90 or 180 and start off in a new direction. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Great stuff, Eric! This one has a particularly 'dog-like' look to it (must be the big paws) that I like. Next you'll have to construct a couple of leashes and do a city scene where Jama or Riz takes Klymyth and Chili for a walk. ;) What's that (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I quite like the water effect these tiles give. For this NBLTC display I just used a single layer of plates of various colours under them: (URL) photograph seems to have picked up the underlying colours a bit too clearly. In reality, you can (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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