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Woohoo! Finally, a biped mecha from one of my favorite builders! This model definately has your style in it. Everything from the different color scheme to the strange body proportions, to the arsenal of weaponry! I don't really find the color choice (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Okay, after several failed attempts to increase the speed of the tracks, here's video of the tank in operation. It clocks in at 5MB so be sure you can handle the file: (URL) Video> Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Frank Kopanitsanos (...) 17 (...) I've currently been scrounging around for some kind of work, as i need a new summer job. Outside of lego i play basketball and baseball. I also play lots of PC games, ranging from battlefield 1942 to Unreal (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ahhh... I see you are using the plate hinges, presumably with a brick with a technic hole + friction pin? I'm not a huge fan of those small ball joints, either; but some kind of ball joint makes a good ankle joint. I'm also dissatisfied with (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Christopher Snead (...) 30 (...) I'm a scientist (Physicis and Planetary Science). I love to build things and I love to travel. Recently, I've been spending too much money on die-cast metal "Soul of Chogokin" figures. In the past, I've been (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey all, A couple small things to share. You all know Brendan's awesome headlight mosaics, yes? Well, here's a small trinket box of the same concept. And for lack of a better Ralph Machio, and with apologies to Pat Morita, a little Bonsai tree. (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) great post! i'm glad to finally learn a bit more about those who inspire me, AND see that i actually know some of you! good times! (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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After watching "Raiders" again for the umpteenth time, I made a quick sketch of the flying wing and then proceeded to build it (with Indy getting beaten up in the background). It was this plane that led me to the "prototypes" webpages and new ideas (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey Mladen! I'm always intrigued to see what's coming next from you. And for this latest installment, I'm pretty torn. I like the exaggerated "bigs and littles" on this one, like the huge feet and itty bitty waist, and I really dig the (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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hi Bruce, (...) Thanks for your compliment! (...) Same for me, but I tried to make them useful. (...) Same again here: I've kept it in one piece, so I can use it in my other cathedral (of which I will post some pictures this week, I hope). (...) (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build)
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Just thought I'd share. I'm not affiliated with the artist in any way. (URL) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Stuart is incredibly busy right now, but every now and then we exchange email. The subject came up and I asked if I could post his thoughts on the matter. Soren (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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They're pretty generic, but they're definitely mom jokes :). Soren (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Click on Image It's been almost a year since I built my last (URL) bipedal mecha>! This time around however, I have finally succeeded in creating a posable mecha without those flimsy ball-joints. The result is surprising sturdy, and can accept (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Does anyone know what has become of Stuart? His Brickshelf gallery no longer exists and now he speaks distantly, as if he no longer belongs in our community. SNIP (...) This is a great idea. I myself built both Gla Gla's armature and the Pixie (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah...sure. You're kidding? (sorry if I sound clueless) -Joseph (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hiya, Inspired by the numerous creations of Soren, I present my near-completion generic MH (URL) Constructive criticism will be recieved gratefully. -Joseph (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi. Today I came to correct information about one's copyright :) . (...) Above works were built by Toshiya; a member of Lego Robo Plan community, as always so ;-) . His folder in Shelf; (URL) ANIME of magic-girls-theme now on air in Japan; (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I am sure you can do that B-) . Kotaro (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It's because I can tell mom jokes in Japanese :). Soren (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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They really have it in for you, eh? (URL) First this> (URL) And now this> Interesting... -joseph (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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A small bot for microgravity construction. Can you guess what I used for thrusters? (URL) And a hint of things to come: (URL) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Hi all. It's been a really long time since I've posted to lugnet. I hadn't visited for a while and now I've been lurking for about 2 or 3 months. I moved about 2 years ago and lost my lego room. I sorta lost intrest when I couldn't (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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As mentioned a few months ago, Bryce posted both an F-4 and F-105 harkening back to the Nam era fighter jets. Offline to him I had mentioned seeing a detachment of F-100s stationed at Missouri Air National Guard in St Louis. In no short order he had (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow Chris, this is really great stuff! The Blohm und Voss is awesome, I've always wanted to do some MOCs of BV's assymetrical planes. The whole 'Lost Plane' hunters is a very cool idea also, good enough to be an official Adventurers subtheme, (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hi everyone I would like to introduce the Messerschmitt Me Libelle. This is another prototype from the luftwaffe and I think it makes for a fun little MOC. I didn't spend much time on retracting gear - I was going more for the overall "playability" (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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"Jon Palmer" <jon@zemi.net> wrote in message news:HxotGL.22Jw@lugnet.com... (...) I also read that as "Shiro". Heh. But whatever, Toshiro was pretty bad too. [ j o n ] (URL) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I posted this PCS mecha about a year ago. :) (URL) -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mladen Pejic (...) 18. (...) Architecture student at UofT. Outside of LEGO I enjoy playing multiplayer first person shooters. Counterstrike, Day of Defeat, Battlefield 1942, Battlefield Vietnam are all games I play rather consistantly. I also (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all, As I announced earlier, I am going to make a LEGO mosaic. A trip to Legoland is planned later this year, I hope to find there all the required pieces to finish this project. I have just finished another Ministeck mosaic. (URL) (192x240 (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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| | Re: Cathedral remembered
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Hi Daan, Interesting model. There are some details I like very much, and a few not so much. I really like the way you used battle droid arms as a railing detail in this picture: (URL) I'll have to try that sometime. The battle droid legs don't work (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Work(s) in Progress
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Hey all! I'm really glad to see everyone so interested in getting things moving again. Due to the insanity of my workload, I haven't been able to build for any real stretch of time for few months - meaning I've been having a hard time getting enough (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, I'll bite. I've been lurking for a while because I'm in the middle of moving. All of my lego is in storage! I'll resume once the dust settles... What is your name? Jeff Ranjo How old are you? 38 What does real life mean for you? (In the sense (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Diggin' it! Do its 'feet' make a plopping sound as it ambles along? (I dunno, it just looks like it would amble.) The 'pickup bed' makes it very practical. I can see herds of these heading west with the settlers. I especially like the last (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Probably a good idea. I don't have any malice towards other styles. I love almost all LEGO building. What I mostly mean is that I think the content of the group should strive to meet the coolness that is its name: Mecha. I think this is the (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm going to head off a long and flame ridden argument by asking for clarification here. What, exactly, does this mean? (...) Doesn't Toshiro count? Soren (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (snip) This is an excellent post. While I believe that LEGO is cool because you can build whatever you want, I think that for a long time most of the creations in .mecha aren't even Mecha. They can be some cool creations but they don't really (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Techwest Moc: Rocket Pony Express
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Well it was my turn to get my feet wet in the old Techwest pool: The Rocket Pony Express (URL) (click pic) Jamie (URL) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hey all. I've been in contact with one of our old posters, one Stuart Immonen by name, and he gave me permission to post this message. I have not altered it except to clean up line-wrapping and spelling. Any errors should be assumed to be my own. (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Soren Roberts wrote: What is your name? Kyle Vrieze How old are you? 31, old enough to have enjoyed a lot of classic space as a kid. What does real life mean for you? (In the sense of what you do outside of the hobby: work, (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Kevin Heckel wrote: snip (...) Hey, I tried to reply once already, and something went wrong. Sorry if the original reply eventually shows up and I end up repeating myself. These are the only mechs I've built so far using the (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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snip (...) Thanks, man! Glad you liked it. The Skrylitch is looking sweet! (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Daniel Hamann wrote: snip (...) Thanks for the compliment! And may I also say that I will be looking at the CSC photos for weeks! Awesome work! You could probably start a business just hauling the creations of the .mecha crowd (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I googled the comic and found a site with a pic where you can sort of see the missile launchers (the top picture on the page). (URL) (...) It is fairly playable, you can pick it up, set it back down, put it in the dropship, etc., and it won't (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It probably uses magnets in some hitherto unknown fashion. ;-) It could 'walk' if it could lower the centre to the ground and then swing the legs to the next position, which gives new meaning to the word 'ungainly' hehe...I can picture it now, (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The design looks compact. Cool. (...) Yes, he said dropship. (...) Oh that is sweet. Great photos, great post. e (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Lego Mecha Hall of Fame - What do you think?
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Sanchez wrote: This is an awesome post. (...) right on, that's what we talk'n 'bout. (...) This is turning out to be a great idea. These are things that would make it better. (...) I always wanted to do that! So did (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Improve .Mecha Thread
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(...) Not me, just Dave, my fellow .mecha insomniac. (...) Trust me, I'm not usually this optimistic. Or this creative, for that matter. It's the magical mushrooms :). (...) Don't worry about it. Soren (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) lol...I found it amusing and cute. Soren was posting while I was updating the sidebar the other night-that's how why the changes seemed to have a timeliness to them. I love posting while others are on, but since I tend to post at what is (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Okay, 'scuse me. Don't know where that came from... Soren (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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the day i first discovered the LMHoF i was inspired to even greater heights in Mecha engineering and design. i used it as a resource, studying the ways of the masters, how they crafted their designs, how they constructed joint articulations, (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Less then 3 months till BrickFest
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BrickFest, the largest AFOL event in North America, is three months away. Registration for the event opened over a week ago, with many people already registering and planning to attend the Fest. (URL) year marks the 5 anniversary of BrickFest. From (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.org, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.events) !!
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(...) aw, NUTS!! please forgive me for the faux pas. i'll go back to my cave. (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It should be noted that the front page of .mecha updates are due to the curators, your sentence structure suggests that maybe you think Soren did it. The (URL) curator list> will show you who the curator(s) is or are for a particular group. (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) fantastice ideas, soren. also, my compliments on updating the sidebar. i just wanted to praise you for your creativity and optimism towards the evolution of build/mecha (wow-did i just use those words?). one thing, though: my internet access (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No, no, not at all,,, in fact I,m VERY glad you quoted me... I would have brought it up eventually, but it's better that you did. Thanks! (...) I think you hit the nail on the head with your comment there. An off-site area is not necessarily (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) To read two references from The Film in one post....Crom has blessed us. Back to compiling my Valeria archive. (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I just did some checking before I posted this. I wouldn't want to post something incorrect. There have been just as many posts in frequency and number in .castle as before and after Classic-Castle was created. I would even argue that there has (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Mecha under construction: Make-a-Mecha 1-2-3-4
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If you guys hurry up you can build along with me. Make-a-Mecha Here are the first four steps. Feel free to follow these outlines or what ever suits you. First thing to do to make a Mech is to build a head. Here is the head of a new Mecha I am (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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| | Re: The Lego Mecha Hall of Fame - What do you think?
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(...) -snip- (...) oh hey Thanks for saying that, oh (URL) Honored Member> of the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame! Our true nature has been revealed through your wisdom, oh coveted breathren of metal skin, ala ABS. Speak it and make it so, oh co creator of (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Lego Mecha Hall of Fame - What do you think?
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(...) I suppose back then we didn't know how to put it politely. TBH, I think we also liked the mystery. Perhaps now it should be made more clear for the present times. Remember when Shazam visited the "Elders". (...) Thank you. (...) Question is: (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Lego Mecha Hall of Fame - What do you think?
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(...) As I see it, the LMHoF, is a fairly inclusive organization that embraces a wide range of design styles-minifig, microfig, and stickfig scales, brick-based and technic-based techniques, and even quasi-mecha MOCs such as my own droid host units (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You got it Agnes. (...) Chris, love what you said, but I really love that phrase! I quote C-Mad......."...I see a ton of coolness in what it could become." If we could all just live our lives like that on this planet, maybe things could be a (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. (...) Thank you. (...) Hmmm. Okay, I respect that. Fair enough. I guess back then things were simpler and we just went ahead and did it. Like why call the sherif, if you can just wack the gofer off the pourch with a stick. You (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Allister McLaren aka 'Allister' (...) 1099450506 seconds (...) Engineering Draftsman - pipes and tanks. (...) Im kinda partial to (URL) this one> (...) Mark Sandlin's Deep Frah. Tony Knaak's Pork Grind. Jeff Ranjo's White Mega-Deus. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that's a reasonable system. I never knew that before. It might be worth putting this on the new website. (...) Did it help? From your descriptions further down, it seems it didn't. Still, I respect that choice. (...) Fair enough, but (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) YES! There's one lurker. Let's see how many more we can get. You're quite welcome. Soren (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I am new, and this seems to be an ideal way to introduce myself. Hopefully I will assemble a photography setup soon so that I may display my MOCs. I met a small percentage of you all at BFPDX 04, but unfortunately, had no mecha assembled at (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sweet. And sorta scary too, if you're a minifig. Very cool leg design, and nice piercing "Iron Reich will destroy you" glowing eye. I'm reminded of those little spiders in Minority Report, clicking down the halls...except this would be just a (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote: -big snip- (...) Yo E. I figured this I needed to reply to, since we did talk about it for all of about 10 hours in the Saturn to and from NWBC. 42 skedoo all the way! :-) The LMHOF has served me very well, (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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-Snip- I think you guys rock. I have no issues with your collective desires/aims for the site. I think you guys made a great decision in sticking to your own opinions only and I respect your efforts. I also approve strongly of your desire to (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Glad you enjoyed it! I love the chunkiness in the legs and torso of the Masakari and Daishi. They're among my favorites from Mechwarrior, along with the Shadowcat and Loki. (...) Responses like yours are why I started posting to .mecha in the (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Lego Mecha Hall of Fame - What do you think?
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(URL) When the LMHoF was created back in August 2001, the Founders wanted to present a fan created resource and archive honoring Mecha design. At the time, building Lego Mecha designs was in it's infancy. So when you wanted to see the few designs (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Will the real mechsters please stand up
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.mecha, home to the few and land of the seldom. We can change that. I am working on attaching the shoulder joints to the central body of my new mecha. I'm using turntables and the body frame is like that of the Rizmit. (so far) White and Dark Grey (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Actually, now that I think a bit more about it, even walking would be impossible with that configuration. A (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very cool. The leg design is ingenious. However, from a practical point of view, a three legged bot isn't very, um, practical. Take out one leg, and it looks like those legs could be taken out quite easily, and it's down for the count. Four or (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Microscale MOCs by bccook
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Hi Janey, Welcome to Lugnet! I have to say I'm a fan. I was just looking at your Wizard of Oz creations--very fun. And of course the microscale things which I've twice highlighted here. I look forward to seeing more from you. Bruce (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Accepting sculptures for gallery
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If you visit the sculputure (URL) home page on the Lugnet Web interface> you will see a short list of models in the "Our Gallery" section. As curator of the newsgroup I can modify anything on that part of the screen, and I'm open to suggestions. In (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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Took a quick pic to show how tall he is when all stretched out: (2 URLs) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ahhh...you know the riddle of steel, don't you boy. What can I say, you've saved the best robriq for the Reich...and the State appreciates your sacrifice. Seriously, this moc rocks beyond belief. The leg design is truly inspired. -Keith (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Sonnich Interesting project! Here are some corrections to the English-ness of some terms I know about: (...) Possibly you mean "Cornice"? Usually the decorated top of a wall just under the roof, with projections which support the edge of the (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Whoa, cool! I immediately thought of the Robot Spy from "Jonny Quest," only they had 4 legs. Once again, you rock! James Wilson Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I first said that this thing was scary. Now I'm convinced it runs on human souls. And eats babies. For fun. Dear Buddha, man. What else do you have in store for us? Roy W. (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Jon, this bot is really cool. I like the distinct shape. It looks like a spider, no doubt, although it has only three legs. Very clever and efficent use of parts. I like the highlight colors, too. Daniel (Oh man, this is an incredible (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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To crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentation of their Moms. The Iron Reich Spindlebot: (3 URLs) The leg design is based heavily on this: (2 URLs) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Kyle Vrieze wrote: (snip) (URL) First of all, I'm really liking those legs. You get some good angles out of those technic click joints. The can launchers are swifty. The single eye thing works so well for this thing, too. Come (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Need a hand? (...) I remember your posting some of those a while back. Cool stuff. I posted a heretical bit of engineering a while back, didn't get much interest: (URL) Why you should keep your tires> (...) Well then you haven't spoken to your (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I'll alter this to things I'd love to see done in .build.mecha IF time permits and I'll answer some questions at the end. Timelime- For some time now, I've been wanting to make a .build.mecha timeline spanning the history of this group. The problem (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Yep. Seems we did this a LOOOONG time ago here. I'll have to look it up. What is your name? Dave Johann, aka "legomecha" or "HardCore". I'll sometimes answer to 'Hey you'. How old are you? 35 (really? ouch! I'm gettin' old), inner child is 7. What (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Brayton, this is just beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished version. I, too, think the knees and elbows need a bit of work, but other than using a sincle plate hinge, I've got no suggestions. -Dave (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) This anti-mech aircraft has a very pleasing shape. It looks like a honey-sucking hummingbird, but in fact its a tough machine that brings death to those fierce mechs. Good work! Daniel (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all! I am working on a new projeckt, which I'd like to document once. My problem is, that I do not know, nor am sure, of all architectual terms. Word like roof and walls, arch do not count here, but might be there anyway. As for now, I am using (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
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We did this last year in .space, I thought it would be perfect. Just fill out the questions like survey. What is your name? Soren Roberts, aka "bricklovinfreakboy". How old are you? 18, but grouchy and cynical enough to be 50 sometimes :). What does (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool. I like the missile racks, they fit the concept very well. Could we get a scan of the image you were inspired by? (...) Cute (I know, not the word you want applied to a 20-ton clanking death machine). I'm not a big fan of "mechs" as such, (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oooh pretty. I like the calves, they're just sweet, no justification required. The head and hips also stand out, very clean lines. The only things I would change are the elbow and neck joints. The elbow looks pretty limmited, and the neck is almost (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) GLEEE!!!! This looks Great!! It appeears to be a cross between the direwolf/warhawk legs and a warhammer torso, with catapultmissle racks!! I love it! The Gauss rifles are very simple, but looks VERY nice. This is probably my favorite model of (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oooooh, gundam! Melike! The model is looking pretty good so far! My one suggestion would be to beef up those legs, they seem too slender to me. Otherwise, i can't wait to see this finished! (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Inspired by Soren's admonition, I'll try to do a more complete job on this post. I've got a couple of new mechs with "chicken leg" chassis based on the technic click ball joints from the Super Battle Droid set (they're cheap on Ebay these days). The (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In response to Soren's comment, here's the "half finished mecha sitting on my desk." (2 URLs) I hope to soon have enough pieces to finish this and make some improvements. Comments and criticism welcome. -Brayton (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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