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Well, Eric, you received a nice long letter from me about this one, so you know I favor it greatly, but I wanted to post a couple of things publicly about it. I really like the curviness of Skrylitch. It's less blockly than most brick-built (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Draconix - Two Headed Dragon Bot
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(URL) Draconix> - Two Headed Dragon Bot - (URL) Wings are powered by a Micro Scout - Full Battery Access. Grippy feet, by use of tyres in the toes. Two heads piloted by drones. Brick Fest 2003 Brick Collar. Ball Jointed Tail. Three day build, done (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ghost Train
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BILL BILL NICE!... Thats pretty cool... Can you do better then my trains..? Josh (20 years ago, 5-Jun-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Ghost Train
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(...) Simply amazing. Though, it saddens me a little since it means another idea I had been thinking about has been realized by someone else (and, most likely, better than I *would* have built if I had found the time.) I do find Lugnet to be (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.build)
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(...) layout. The layout looks nice, too--and how can you go wrong with a hangin'? "Ropes were made for hanging, that's why God gave us necks..." Derek (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.build)
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Hello all! Here are some pictures of my newest creation! The Ghost Train (ooooh, cue scary music). This train is built completely using clear elements (with the exception of the wheels, motor, and other necessary train bits)! All of the parts are (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.western) !!
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| | Re: New MOC: Grolsch Brewery Plant
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(...) Wow, the whole MOC/OOC is beyond outstanding. From the overall design right down to the fine details. Nicely played! Janey Red Brick (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: So I was building a robot...
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(...) Well, I never thought of it that way:) Imagine an assmebly line of RoboJeeves...wow. One of the goofiest sights I can imagine. And off this goes to .mecha! Joe .space paparazzi who's going to be at BrickFest 2004 Washington DC! (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: HoverByX; Civ MOC contest
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(...) yup, definitely a seat-of-your-pants swoop (...) Thanks Jeff (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Jeff, The red and the yellow work fine for me. I like the chopper style of the red one. The green one is cute, there is an "old school" feel to it IMO! Cheers, JP. (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Chris Maddison wrote: Great use of shovels on the guns, some really cool joint tech (I'm getting skooled bigtime), Thanks Chris, but as far as you being skooled.......I don't think so. The joint tech I copied from your (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | HoverByX; Civ MOC contest
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I made these hoverbikes from the Xpod sets, thus the name 'HoverByX'. (8 URLs) The red & yellow sporty ones are my personal favorites. The yellow one was made first just to see if i could make a minifig scale vehicle from an Xpod set. Then, I (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Seattle Public Library MOC
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Hello All, After much fanfare and a weeks long events of the grand opening of the new Seattle Central Library a few members of SEALUG showed off some stuff at a LEGO display on Sat. 29th for Kids & Family day. With over 10,000 people attending, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | RE: Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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Some more follow up on the mosaic... We did a test assembly of all the panels except for one that was stranded in the trunk of a car. Don't ask. Anyways, the test went well, so we're in good shape for the final public assembly on June 8th! Here's a (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | BrickTopia - Futuristic Cargo Ship MOC
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This is a futuristic cargo ship that I made from the new Maersk set: (URL) are appreciated (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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(...) holy carp! this thing knocked my socks off! there is nothing i dislike about this mecha. as you may know, i also occasionally revisit a mecha and make it better. the results are always positive, and your moc is no exception. i really like the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Giant Demonic Armor!
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) A kindred spirit! This is much closer to Mecha than my Castle/Mech hybrids, I'd say. I'm always going after organicness with my creations, so really the only 'mech' part about them is the way they work internally. I think you've (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Three-part fighter and robotic spy
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(...) Thank you. (...) Um, you may be confusing the chicken and the egg here. I actually made the LDraw file first, then attempted to make the wings in real life. Unfortunately one of the things that LDraw can't simulate is gravity. I soon (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ronin attack mecha
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(...) Thanks, I kinda liked the helmet too. (...) I was thinking along the same lines. Thanks for the valuable input and compliments! Chris McNamee (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ronin attack mecha
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(...) Hey Chris, nice mecha you've got there! Cool way to use that wedge plate for a helmet decoration. Very old school classic leg design, never a bad way to go. But with something this big, those arms look kinda wimpy. I'd suggest beefing them up (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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(...) Wow. There is not one single thing on this guy I don't like. Everything seems exactly perfect for its assigned purpose. Great use of shovels on the guns, some really cool joint tech (I'm getting skooled bigtime), great color usage, awesome (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Pirate Landmate
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(...) Nice addition to your LM series. I really like the color assymetry with this little guy. Cool feet too. -Chris (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Civilian exosuit
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(...) I'd like to, but this moc is so hard to see! Black really eats up the light when taking pics. From what I do make out, I like the look of that helmet for a hip, and the cockpit area is nice. -Chris (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Giant Demonic Armor!
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(...) The little bitty armored head is very nice, as is the bristly look of the beast and the splash of color you added. Some great weapons going on there too. Looks a bit big in the shoulders for the legs you've got on him, but maybe that adds to (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Ronin attack mecha
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Just a mech I built to try a few new (old) techniques, cause I'm still learning. I felt it came out good enough to post, so here it is! (URL) McNamee (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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(...) photo snip (...) You took a great hardsuit and made it an awesome pint-sized Gundam/Matrix APU hybird. Sweet! This thing has got to be in the running for Best Hardsuit Ever. Thanks for posting. (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Giant Demonic Armor!
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Frank Kopanitsanos wrote: snip (...) Frank, I think the face/helmet is just about perfect for what you were going for. I agree, it could be a bit bigger, but I don't see how you would change it without going too big. That (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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This mecha / hardsuit is fantastic! It looks like some tropical forest mech I find in some of the French comics I read (Travis for the ones who read the same stuffs - lot of inspiration - a (URL) link> to the cover I am thinking of). I saw the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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(...) snip pic (...) snip pic (...) Woah! I like the busy torso & the tapering shovels on the guns. I'd probably go with only 2 arms myself, but the 4 arms do fit the 'busy' look of the mecha. The round tiles on either side of the knee & the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Hardsuit Redesign
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Duuu...uuude. That's niiice. The arms are perfect now, the guns are big and shooty and I still can't figure out how it's built :). Great work. You should put it up on MOCpages so I can give it the five stars it deserves. Soren (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Pirate Landmate
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(...) Do you know why floating heads don't like to go dancing? Because they have nobody to dance with! Mmmmppppfffffffrrrrr ouarf ouarf ouarf! Soren I think you just solved this problem! Nice lil'landmate! Cheers (and bad puns), JP. (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Hardsuit Redesign
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I got bored so I rebuilt the arms of my hardsuit and added weaponry. There is also a little boost pack on the rear. (3 URLs) Comments would be appreciated. -Brayton (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest Micro Moc Display and Contest
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(...) Excellent Christina, I am looking forward to seeing your Micro Moc at BrickFest. I think that bringing along pictures would be a great idea for anyone that would like to do that, which will give others a chance to see the direct results of the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) I don't know... if you get in close enough, you could kick the stuffing out of it. (...) Turkeys aren't generally considered to be vicious predators either, are they? (2 URLs) AndroDan>> Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New MOC: Pirate Landmate
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(URL) A light landmate, based on Jun Nishizawa's HUMPTY-DUMPTY. Designed to support boarding operations in microgravity. Armed with a cutter bar and flechette rifle. Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Cicada (bzzz...zzz)
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(...) (laughs himself so hard he starts to cough) Anyway, it was about time that someone built a LEGO Cicada. That is a nice alternate usage for one of them newfangled LEGO Designer sets. You used the pieces from the creatures one, am I right? (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Paladin mk2 Hardsuit
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Thanks, guys. I'm glad I got it right the second time. Now if only next project would start coming together :P (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest Micro Moc Display and Contest
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(...) Christina Hitchcock (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Civilian exosuit
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(2 URLs) This came about after I, while working on another project, happened to spot a ninja helmet, and thinking "Hey, this piece might work for some kind of hip joint", and after trying it out, finding it indeed did work for a hip joint, the rest (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Giant Demonic Armor!
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(...) I'd say you succeeded. It has the proportions of a human, with perhaps one exception - the head is a bit too small to fit the body IMO, but since it *is* a mecha, there's really nothing wrong with that. If you ignore the fact that it's a (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Techno Guild Carrier
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Check out our latest MOC from our (URL) The Techno Guild provided carrier spacecraft to the Confederacy of Independent Systems which had an auspicious start during the Geonosian conflict. The carriers ranged in size depending on their purpose; (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Giant Demonic Armor!
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Well, This is my second attempt at bridging the gap between castle and mecha(an unlikely combination, i know!) and i hope that i have done better this time. With my last castle-mecha i was told that it seemed too mechish for castle, so i tried to (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Eastern Block B.A.N.G.
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May I present, the newest in defensive fighters against the 3vil, Jade Empire, and ever war mongering PCS threats. (URL) Seen here (Prototype model above differs slightly from production model), is the (URL) Eastern Block B.A.N.G.>, sometimes known (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) I hear fried roo is tasty though... Soren (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Paladin mk2 Hardsuit
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BRAVO! Awesomely done Troy! I love it when people actually take advice and remake something to make it better. The original was so close to being something quite cool. Which you have done amazingly. The Paladin rocks! (...) Don't worry, we won't (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) They are now. I'm changing them to green as we speak. (...) If it's realism you're lookin' for, you've come to the wrong place. ;) (...) Thanks, Allister (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) Surely what it it needs is boxing gloves! Tim (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) I love that beer-can rack that comes out of its back. That's beautiful! (And if they're not beer cans, they should be--my only beef being that I didn't think beer was sold in eights...) All around beautiful, this. LFB (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) There are sound reasons for that which are detailed in the backstory that I may or may not get around to writing at some point. (...) Sand red would look good too, but I don't have the parts selection in any of those colours. I like red. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) This one's not quite as armed to the feathers as that one. Mine wouldn't stand a chance. Besides, roos are vegetarian. (...) Thanks. (...) Ha! Cool idea. There's probably room for one of (URL) these> Cheers, Allister (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) Well it is a bit big, but I liked it too much to try and redo it smaller. Personality won over accuracy this time. (...) Thanks. I must have rebuilt the legs five times before getting the right balance between range of motion, appearance, and (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Mecha construction: Make-a-Mecha 9-10
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Eric, I got to salute you on this, fantastic idea! It was a lot of fun seeing Skrylitch come together. Making me think I aught to so something similar. Then this really will be BUILD.mecha cool. Mark (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Gundam-K6
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(...) Try using the ones Cris suggested, they look like your best bet. (...) Dang.I'm really impressed with the design, color scheme, smoothness, size...everything. -Joseph (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Paladin mk2 Hardsuit
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Very slick. I like the new legs, chunky and sexy without being overdone. Soren (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Gundam-K6
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(...) Now that's pretty. Great job on the arms, this version is perfect. And it's amazing how changing the arms makes the torso come into proportion. Everything looks nice there. The ankles are very good, but maybe the feet could be widened by a (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Paladin mk2 Hardsuit
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(...) I must admit I thought the original versio was pretty ordinary, but you're redesign has taken it from what looked like a first mech to something that looks like you've been building mech for years. The new legs are a treat. Cheating is allowed (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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(...) Soooo cute! The oversized head is perfect for a joey... (just build her Mum now you've got two weeks to do it after all!). da-da-da-dum da-dum etc.... will be going through my mind for the rest of the day. Cheers Richie Dulin (3 URLs) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Gundam-K6
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Here are some slightly better pics. I completely redid the arms and beefed up the ankle joint, but I'm still stuck on the hands. This model is the perfect size to keep any hand I've seen from being proportionally correct. (2 URLs) Enjoy. -Brayton (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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Great job, it has a lot of personality! It is very kangaroo-like. It does not appear to be heavily armed though, but maybe equipping it with huge rocket launchers, missile racks and a railgun would detract from the main theme. Can't help but wonder (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Cicada (bzzz...zzz)
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(...) My first encounter with cicada culture was with their arch-nemesis, Cicada Killer, a yellow wasp that threatens people and stings the heck out of unsuspecting annual Cicada Okanagana. At this time you hear the other, deafening Cicada cry: the (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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Wow. That's really cool. I'd like to see it fight Adrian's turkey to the death. Really beautiful construction, too. The legs are my favorite, lots of schleim. I'm kind of disapointed that the pouch doesn't launch a mini Roomech though... Soren (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mecha construction: Make-a-Mecha 9-10
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote -snip- (...) Very cool ideas, eric I like the way you break such a big project into small manageable chunks. Thanks Tim (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Mecha construction: Make-a-Mecha 9-10
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Let's review. Steps 1 - 8 Head, hands, chest, shoulders, waist, hips, now, legs and feet. #9 Make some Legs In the last steps, we created some hips. Begin to create some connections to the upper Leg. Consider using ball joints, click boxes, worm (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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In lugnet.loc.au, Allister McLaren wrote: -snip- (...) Oh what a pleasant surprise! I logon and bam, there is your finished Roo Mech! Well sir, you are the first and it is quite original. The overall form is very nice. I love the choice of colors. (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
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Here's my entry for the comp. Thanks for the extension Richie - I almost didn't need it :) I might do another one now. Pardon the lack of backstory, but it's late, I'm tired, and I'm just happy to get the thing finished, so please enjoy the pics. (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGO Cicada (bzzz...zzz)
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(...) Well done, a very compact design. Great arms...eh, I mean legs ;-) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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(...) Bill, sorry about that. Please forgive a silly Mindstorms specialist for not knowing that there was actually a mosaic group. :-) I WILL post pictures once the final mosaic is assembled... Cheers, Ralph (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Paladin mk2 Hardsuit
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(...) Wow. I quite liked the original, and like this even more. As the others have said, the sign of an excellent builder is taking what advice works for your style, going back and thinking out what was an exceptional model into a supberb one. Those (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Cicada (bzzz...zzz)
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(...) Very nice work!!!! I, too, have built a cicada, I just haven't gotten any pics yet. I used pieces from the Wild Collection set (409?/41??) released last year. Frankly, I think your use of minifig arms better reflects the legs of the little (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Pyramids!
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Hello Erik, thanks for your compliments and annotations. I surely would like to have some more tan slopes ;-) And in using them I discovered that you don't really need the tan bricks to build the original Pyramid, so that does give some perspective (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Brictoria Barracks is up and running
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G'day all, I've finally got some piccies together, and thought I'd try and get some input from other Lugnet-ers about what I've built (It's not all that much), and any ideas that could be used to improve the models. Although there's not too many (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Announcing the MOCC
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My Own Castle Competition. We are hereby happy to announce the official castle-building competition for the Castle Room at BrickFest 2004. The competition is pretty straightforward, but a lot can be done with it. It is the hope of the BrickFest 2004 (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.western, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests) !!
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| | Re: Paladin mk2 Hardsuit
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(...) Now that is a PCS hardsuit. Very awesome job with the rework. I really like the look of the lower legs/feet and the back of the torso. All in all, very solid design. Nifty melee weapon he's got there, too. Some more designs like that, and you (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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In lugnet.build.sculpture, Ralph Hempel wrote: [...] (...) [...] Great work! I can't wait to see the result! However as the lugnet.build.sculpture curator I am compelled to point out that you probably should have put this into lugnet.build.mosaic (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Re: LEGO Cicada (bzzz...zzz)
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(...) Marc, I have tons and tons of these around my apartment in Annandale, and yes, the Metro was one of the first things I thought of. The next was that I wanted to record the sound and use it as a spacedrive engine noise at some point, but I (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Looks awesome, as all your MOC's One tip: the original rotor blades seem to be longer. Perhaps a Technic 3-blade rotor with some 1*8 tiles would do the trick. Other than that again you managed to capture the feel of the real machine judging by (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thank you Nate. I appreciate that. FYI- the word "Mecha" is both singular and plural. (...) heh, I was trying to fit one of the masks from the Hockey Players behind there. Instead all you can see is the gears that articulate the hips. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, making use of all that is possible is where my head is at. (...) When working/building, I always follow the: one technic beam and two plate level pattern. This technique helps because a known connection pattern develops. Other than (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Troy, Excellent rework to finish a great start on a MOC. Good job taking the pointers people gave ya and making a better MOC. You are now ranked PCS Mecha Commander. (ya it don't mean nothin, just build more space!) ~^- (URL) ~^- Admiral Giddens <>< (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It has been a "mid-exam" productive weekend and the result is my version of the Focke Wulfe Autogyro Fw61. Like my earlier Kolibri I was hoping for a "as-near-as-damnit" representation. I am quite pleased with the result but, as always, welcome (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I wish I had my references to hand, but here's what I'm given to understand from my background: "Mark" refers to the point in progressive development where a system or piece of equipment is "frozen"--sort of like the "high water mark" or the (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's short for "Mark" which is a term that's been used for at least 150 years in the military (and elsewhere?) to denote advances or upgrades. As to where it originates, I am not sure. Maybe something to do with marking progress? Definition 7C (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Very cool. I'm impressed that you took the feedback you recieved and used it. Most people just wimper or get hostile. The model really looks great and benefited from the remake. I dig it. Help me out, though. Everyone throws this 'mk' stuff (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Das 1. Buch L. -- Brick Testament book to be released in German this August
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I am very pleased to announce that a German translation of (URL) The Brick Testament: Stories from the Book of Genesis> will be coming out in Germany this August. In Germany the book go by the title (URL) 1. Buch L.>. I got my first look at it just (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.books, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.de, FTX) !
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| | Re: New JE Moc: Shen Kai Powersuit
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(...) The wrists are like that because I wanted the extra axis of rotation. Even so, I'll have the Blacktron Discipline Squads rough up my chief engineer a little for good measure. There are some clearer pics in my brickshelf folder (see previous (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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After going back to the drawing board, the engineers threw out the mid-twentieth century 'atomic' legs and designed a pair of anime-style mecha legs. The new legs provide 20% more ground speed, as well as enabling the Paladin hardsuit to leap to (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Dornier Do 335 Pfeil
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What happens when you spend less time on detail and more time on fun? Well, a stunted Pfeil for one thing! I was going for a Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow) and I ended up with what looks more like a boxy Republic Thunderbolt. Oh, well. Maybe a (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: The Skrylitch - Technic Mecha
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(...) Kudos, Eric. Skrylitch is beautiful! This thing really combines so many different techniques--technic construction, SNOT, lighting, and of course the pink magic wand tongue--it really shows how well you know the brick and its dimensions and (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha and new weapons for a previous mecha!
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(...) I really like the hybrid standard-leg/chicken-leg hybrid style. If only you had a tiny lego gyroscope that would allow the mech to balance on just the brown wedge points. Eric, are you listening... (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, this is definately one of the better gundam models i have seen. I really like torso and all the crazy angles you included in it, as well as the beautiful studless design. The hips and legs are downright awesome. As a person who generally (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) DEFINATELY! yeah, that was a painstaking part of putting the mech together, keeping it stood up. Usually when i build my mecha i try and stand them up as i build to gauge the proportions and stuff, but it is hard to balance a mecha with barely (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, thank you very much! I was definately going in a different direction from my previous mecha with this mech, i'm glad it is going over well with you guys! When i was assembling the torso i initially had those radar covers on the (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, it was my favorite as well, glad you enjoyed it! (...) Oddly enough i have been trying to use some of those brown wedges for ages, usually as swords or arms, i guess they work better as feet! And Many thanks for the kind remarks! (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Chris. I think the torso might look out of proportion because I took the pics at a downward angle. I'll have to get more pics up to give a better idea of the size. I guess a lot of proportion is just personal preference. -Brayton (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Skrylitch - Technic Mecha
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Although you've already made many technic mecha's,you still keep surprising me with new improved things. Another fine addition to your mecha designs! But I don't wanna know what is behind the flaps in the middle of Skrylitch his hips... :P Cheers! (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Weird. It's a lightsabre blade. (...) I plan on tackling it right after I finish a competition model I'm working on. Cheers, Allister (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Okay then... The combination of smooth forehead and fiberoptic "hair" at the base of the skull made me wonder for a minute if it was a self-portrait :). That's all I can think of, really. Soren (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Paladin Hardsuit
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Thanks for the feedback, guys. I wasn't to happy with the limbs myself. I'll put them back on the drawing board and see what I can come up with for the Mark II. Troy (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello sir, and why thank you. Yes, "fully wormed" means all of the major joints use worm gears to create and maintain movement and positioning. Very Glad you like it. thanks for the feedback!!!! e (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) R.I.P Rumble Bunny. C-Mad, thank you!ya the head is weird, but solid and very strong, it has working fiber optics in the back of the head, so the fibers are like hair strands. (its got bed head) lol! (...) Thanks bro, I worked hard on the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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