 | | The Study of Spring: Study 14
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At the last LUGOLA meeting I told the gang "I'm going to take some photos and tear it(the bridge) down." Well, I came close. My goal has been to place an arch beneath a curved deck and (URL) Study 12> was a first go but just wasn't quite it. I tried (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: How do you guys do it?
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I've only been out of my dark ages for about two years. It was the Star Wars sets that caught my eye. I bought a couple and remembered how much fun LEGO is!! The next step for me was downloading instructions from Brickshelf.com for the old sets I (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) Gait matrix is an old Robotics 101 term. It is representation of the temporal sequence of leg motions that a robot needs to walk without falling over. It gives the legs their coherent propulsive movement. Any autonomous walker needs to have (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: **New MOC**
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(...) sorry i didn't post this earlier, but i really like this mecha.it has a very disproportionate "anime"look exemplified by the large feet and hands, narrow torso, and long neck. it's almost "cute". is this a replica of an actual anime mecha or (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Smallest smooth cube challenge
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So, out of curiosity, I started toying around with the smallest possible Lego-cube that is smooth on all sides. IE no studs, stud holes, technic pin holes, etc showing on any of the 6 faces. Getting a 6x6x6 stud cube wasn't too hard... a 5x5x5 was (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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| | Real World Giant Robot
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No, this time it's REALLY real. (URL) Peter (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | RE: Ribbed panel construction idea
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There are 2 versions of the 1x2 with handles...1 is dropped by 1/2 a plate height and the other is level. -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Jason J Railton Sent: Thursday, March 25, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I meant that I thought the newer version wasn't entirely level either, but I could be wrong. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) I understand what you are saying. I think this depends on the vertical range of the gait. The higher rise of the feet, the more the quad tips when using three feet to balance. Could you please educate me about "gait matrix"? I've not heard of (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) I had thought that, t would reduce the rare piece count but would reduce the strength (actually it reduced it in one direction and increase it in another, hmm does it even need the strength there?) (...) There are two versions of this part, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) Cool! Don't forget to post this on the BIP! Jake (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) It's an interesting idea. You could alternate 5-studded 'dalek' bricks with 1-stud technic 'tumble-dryer' bricks along the centre line. Have you tried building this for real yet though? I thought that all the 1x2 plates with handles had at (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Ribbed panel construction idea
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While working out how to do the ribbed sides common on many modern locomoives I hit upon using this part (URL) After a serious of experiments to get the offset right I eventually came up with this design (URL) This basis can be scaled to suit, this (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | P-38 Contest Entry: SA-380 Dragonfly MOC
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Hello, I've finally gotten around to posting pictures of my entry for the space P-38 contest. (URL) (click the pic for post mod b-shelf folder) This craft is an attack fighter/light bomber. Similar to the A-10 attack aircraft of ancient Earth, this (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC - Poster of my favorite band
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(...) SchleimFink? SchleimVogel?? SchleimMusik??? Very cool Ben ;) ROSCO (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) It depends on what you mean by inherently stable. In a mathematical world of pinpoint feet, the two feet on the ground might not be stable, but a Lego four legged walker probably wouldn't keel over while following a gait matrix. In the worst (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) ahhhhem. Quadrapeds are only inherently stable if the feet are big enough. If you break the four legs into two leg groups, worst case scenario is two feet on the ground. You'd better makes sure the center of gravity is within the diagonal (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Parable of the Many Murders
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Hey Brendan, Good stuff as always. I like the way you made the vineyard--good subtle detail with the smaller leaf elmenets in the first shot, then larger ones at harvest time. Funny with the one guy holding the clothes in 12:4, but should the pants (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) oh, you want shock value? (...) da widdle biomechaniod. goo goo ga ga, kshhhshk, zrrrr,kshhhshhk.~~~ ga ga... (...) yes. and he will call him Klymyth and taketh him away. (...) it will penetrate your Moms brick walls. (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) Relatively, yes. (...) I am I am, heh heh, ok here's the deal. I have doomed the (URL) Super Mech Bot> and I am preparing to create a black Technic, Mindstorms controlled Robotic Quadra-ped. At the moment I am trying to use up some other (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Text in walls
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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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| | Re: 24 Mosaic
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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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| | Re: Text in walls
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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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| | Text in walls
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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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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: 24 Mosaic
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: StarScoot
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: StarScoot
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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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| | Industrial Piping Study
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: new mecha
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Super Junkbot!
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | Re: new mecha
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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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| | Re: StarScoot
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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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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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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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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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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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| | New Mecha - The Klymyth
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A Monday to Monday MOC - (URL) Klymyth>; Quadra-ped Mecha: (URL) Here is a blue doggie I started last week, and finished today. It features: A single Pilot Canopy from the High Speed Train #4511 Star Wars Super Battle Droid Rotating Click Hinges (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: The Parable of the Many Murders
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(...) As good as ever! I especially like that the stoning scene with the giant rock is taken right out of "Life of Brian". Thanks for your contribution to entertainment of the masses! Arne, Copenhagen (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: StarScoot
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(...) Yes, they are very useful. I hope they don't go away. (...) You are correct. It is just a prototypical engine type marking. Not all pink Lego is spamcake, and I try to remember to ask whenever I see pink Lego unshielded. (...) Piece of (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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(...) David, this is hilarious, and well executed. Way to fill a pool with gags. Too bad there's no room for surfing. :-D Oh, yeah, and the price of a glass of water on the moon doesn't surprise me one bit. ( My wife works in the arctic on occasion, (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: The Parable of the Many Murders
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(...) Great job as always, Brendan. I think I've now read more of the Bible in its Brick Testament incarnation than in book form. But you know, as soon as I saw that the landowner's son was Timmy, I knew that the slaves weren't going to respect him. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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(...) I'm not sure I ever saw that before. The invisible water idea works pretty well in his pool, because it's obviously a swimming pool w/ diving board, but mine would have just looked like a sloped sand-dune without water and someone flying the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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(...) Oh? In a general sense, or did someone actually do that to you? (...) Absolutely! Notice that even bully-droids and tyrant-wizards wear speedos in space. Black and red, of course, because dressing in those colors makes you look extra sinister. (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: StarScoot
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(...) Excellent, Tom. That canopy really works well at that angle and gives further proof of the necessity of the finger hinge. Now, that can't be exposed spamcake on the sides, can it? No, it must just be 'painted' to indicate the presence of (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | The Parable of the Many Murders
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The Brick Testament has been updated today with a new illustrated story from the Gospels, the Parable of the Many Murders: (URL) Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (NOTE: To those unfamiliar with The Brick Testament or the Bible, please note the violence (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !
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| | Re: I'm back (with new MOCs)
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(...) Thanks, Tom. I've always felt that playability is a critical objective in my designs. For example, if I built a mecha that looked good but could barely stand up, I'd go back to the drawing board. It tends to keep my mecha in the small to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space)
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| | The P-38 Theme Hoverbike
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Upon hearing of the P-38 contest in .space, the guys down at Moonbase County Hoverbikes deciced to pay homage and design a P-38 theme hoverbike. So after many nights of fabricating, building and an occasional arguement here and there, this was their (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: 3vil Chopper
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(...) That's what it is! Many milliseconds of research went into this design. And for guessing correctly you win a pound of class 6 black star nucleus. The only catch is, you have to go get it. (URL) Dr. Cranium "Evil just got way more eviller..." (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: 3vil Chopper
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(...) And so the fad has begun. Very nice use of pieces, especially on the engines. Rok! --(URL) SteveR> (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Neptune's Moon Lagoon
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(...) Certainly is a fun moc! Reminds me of Adrian's pool on his Rigel 7 moonbase. I gotta love that pool! definately need to something like that in a moc of mine! Would love to see this in a moonbase layout - is very nice! -Lenny (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Very Gil Shaw-esque - I am really jealous of you people who can build small so well. this is just too cool. But if only you used a bit of red here and there, it would look so much better ;) -Lenny (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Very nice space-bike. How did you do the engines? i dont quite know what piece that is, it looks like a ball pin stuck in a black minifig's head? Veddy nice. -Jr.Marshal (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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As you might have noticed, I've been away. The multi-system uprising in sector 459w required my attention. But not to worry, it has been squished. (URL) You may resume the fear and loathing. (URL) Dr. Cranium "Evil just got way more eviller..." (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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here's a mech I made with only the pieces in designer set 4100 Maximum wheels-I started with the head & decided to try to builkd a mech for it, an make it as poseable as possible with the pices in the set. I used a lot of basic stud-friction joints (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) I totally got a kick out of this. Well done. I identify with the kid who got his sand-castle kicked over :( And to those who say you can't have a pool in space (Manfred) or that you can't wear a speedo in space, I say HOGWASH! The advances in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Some small Sunday MOC - Singer
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(...) Great model! I'm going to make one of these for my wife, and I was wondering ... How did you get the lattice connected to the plates on the bottom? Do you have a ldr file? The Thug. (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tom, It's really tiny, where can I get one? Beats going to work on my bike every day. :-) Dirk (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) 3xcellent work. The engines are badA and just the whole shape is beautiful. --(URL) SteveR> (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: **New MOC**
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(...) Jon + Adrian - thanks for the comments! I'm glad you found the mech(s) interesting. It's good to get feedback, especially from other builders whose work I like ;) ->. I think you'll also like the next few projects/MOCs I have coming up. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Small. Spamcake drive. (URL) More click the pic (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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...with predictable results. (URL) Spears and axes proved to be just slightly inferior to Holbars assault rifles and landmates. (URL) My gallery post mod> Sorry for the dearth of pics, and low quality of the few I got. I was pretty busy building. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I built it more as absurdist comedic piece, since there are clearly more things wrong about it than there are right. Cartoon physics applies, so the water doesn't boil away, exposed skin isn't desicated (though I did originally plan to have (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Well, since the pool works in a vacuum, the water must be contantly boiling out into space, and with an astonishingly fast rate too. You've modelled this effect nicly with the studs on the trans dark blue plates :-) With friendly greetings, M. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) thanks a lot. tough and realistic was what i was going for. (...) yes! yes! thanks for noticing the hands. i can't remember if i saw them before or if i just thought of them myself. the idea is so simple,i am not surprised that others have (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) i am also pleased with the scale. it is easy to work with in terms of joints and posing. (...) i am a big weapon fan, as you may have known. the folding cannon used to be a rocket launcher, but i liked the "tank turret" look better. i had to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) can't...stop...build...y...desire to build... (...) thanks. i originally wanted to use a head, but since the cockpit was already done, it made no sense to put a head on top of the canopy. (...) i'm glad you noticed. the minifig fingers seemed (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) of it make it look tough & realistic. the 1x1 clips & 1x2 plate with bar for joints & hands is something that i recently have been toying with; it's cool to see others have discovered it too & put it to good use! great job! Jeff (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Weapons are great. Both the fold-away weapon sytem and the submachine gun are a good touch. After seen your MOC I am convinced to start a new line of mecha. I have been thinking about it for a while now but I wanted to finish a star fighter (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I really like this MOC, it's refreshing to see such a no-nonsense, well proportioned mecha. The lack of head is nice too, as it lets you experiment with new weapon positions. I also prefer those types of blocky fingers to the amorphous, and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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i'd like to intruduce to you the TS-1 Vanguard. this is the smallest scale mecha i've made to date, but it has one important thing--an actual driver!! inspiration came from mecha by jun nishizawa and soren roberts' landmates. needless to say, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is my first Moonbase module. It's also my biggest MOC since...well, probably ever (I had a reasonably large collection as a child, but most of it was bright colors that didn't fit with Space or Castle very well). I detailed most of the gags in (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: I'm back (with new MOCs)
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"Todd Amacher" <atamacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HuLost.rA8@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) I love the playability features of your carrier -- it feels like a real toy that someone could really put their imagination to. The swiveling turrets (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space)
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(...) Nice!! Looks like the real thing, I drive by every day (I work at OSU), and always wanted to build it. Elas, in the scale of my other buildings, it will take up more light grey than I have, maybe I'll downscale. If you live near Columbus, why (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build)
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(...) If I can make a small suggestion? Remove those hobcaps and replace the wheels with these: (URL) . I think they would look awesome on your car! Terry (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Nathan, Wow, that looks great! I like all of the decorative details you have in both robot and car modes, like the decorated tiles on the arms and legs and the exhaust pipes and spoiler. The head looks great, too, very (...) (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mecha builders amaze me as it is, but building transforers is on a level so much beyond that... -Tim (21 years ago, 19-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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