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(...) Left over parts? You must have twice as many white parts as most of us have parts! It always takes me a while to reply to your MOCs because I don't know what to say, except thanks for sharing them with us! I need to try putting some tire (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Very cool! And a brand-new mini-hip design too! When I first looked at it, I thought, "why didn't he taper the waist down more", but then I saw you had a minifig pilot in that torso! Some parts are a little too thin for my taste, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: TL-2 Chiron - New model
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(...) Much better! I think what I like about it is the way the blue defines the nose section and also how well it works as both the cockpit section and the back of the mech head. (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (snip) Well I think it's COOL. Very elegant design, with an understated, effortless application of really interesting bricks (esp. the complex slopes). The mini-fig pod is masterfully done. I'd definitely pay ten bucks for this if I saw it at (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Allister McLaren wrote: -snip- (...) -snip- I have been building Mecha Designs for 18 years now. That sir, is beautiful. Not only are there inovations in this design. You really made the smallness and the functions (joint (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Erik Olson wrote: But there is only one book so far. (...) Hi Erik I think there may be more books written already. :) (2 URLs) But, I am looking forward to your mini book reviews. Thanks again. Chris (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Joey, This is cool, there are so many strange planes out there that were only made in ones and twos, it's nice to see them made in Lego. Thanks, George (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Well, not only does it deserve them, it gets them! The latest photos (and also the best I can summon without buying a new camera!) are located here: (URL) (post-mod of course ;) ) and here's a couple of teaser pics (2 URLs) Oh yes, I put in a (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Ever since I started reading lugnet and brickshelf I have looked at the mecha that the Japanese builders produce with what can only be described as awe and reverence. It has been my goal to build like those guys, but after a year and a half I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Medium Mech, "Brawl"
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(...) I'll ditto what everyone else said, but I'd also like to add that I'm digging the colour scheme. Ice Planet always looks too garish to me, but with grey replacing the white, and limited use of tr. fl. orange gives a very pleasing effect. Good (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Bill Great job on your creations!! I am new at this and was looking at how to get started building any pointers. Thanks Mark (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: For building India, a review
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Hello Erik, thanks for sharing the pics. I like the color scheme you've come up with. And although you can't come close to minifig scale, it really makes it more lifely. Very nice MOC! Regards Daan Bargerbos ----- Original Message ----- From: "Erik (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: For building India, a review
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(...) But there is only one book so far. Yet don't worry, I am preparing lots of mini book reviews for the 'ancient theme' file. -Erik (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Yes, it is sad to reply to one's own 'reply' but I am now realising the source of Banker's books. Of course he has written a series - he is retelling an epic! Yep, I think this summer's reading is sown up. Chris (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: For building India, a review
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Hi Erik Thanks for the tip - Banker's book(s) look like fun. A change of setting might draw me back into the fantasy genre. I can see from amazon that he has written quite a few in the Ramayana series. Chris (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: Brictoria Barracks is up and running
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Hi Benjamin I like the barracks building and the 25lb Field gun. Your models could be really improved with better pictures if you have that possibility. It takes some real creativity to create 'modern' armies that don't look like Johnny Thunder (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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I've opened up a lot of Adventurers India sets, even built some, but I never considered this much of an area for building until just recently. First of all there is K.K. Quah's excellent Taj mahal. See (URL) have just an idea, actually a source of (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: TL-2 Chiron - New model
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(...) This ship is cool! Normally I don't go for transforming spaceships, too many compromises in the ship form and the mech form, but this one is different. It deserves better pictures! (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I don't mind the big photo, Ryan. These things look like a lot of fun! I agree that you've gotten some good detail with some basic parts. I recommend adding one more axis of ankle articulation. (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: TL-2 Chiron - New model
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(...) -snip- (...) More light! Try going outside on a sunny day, and making sure that the sun isn't behind the model (actually, you probably need to make sure that the model isn't between the camera and the sun - it's much easier that way). (...) (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Medium Mech, "Brawl"
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(...) Thanks for the response, David! I'm kicking around the idea of doing a multi-ped weapons platform but I don't know if I'd be able to take the concept anywhere Mladen hasn't already gone... (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Convair XFY-1 "Pogo"
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Hi Joey I was waiting for you to post something about your latest MOC. Otherwise I would have had to highlight it again! ;) It is brilliant! Fantastic detail and proportions, and your signature means of assembly: (URL) You have GOT to keep these (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Convair XFY-1 "Pogo"
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Chris Paton's terrific Prototype Hunters series inspired me to build my own historic aviation one-off--the 1950's Convair XFY-1 "Pogo" plane. This unique craft was the first VTOL aircraft to successfully fly in the history of aviation. Powered by (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | BrickFest 2004 Mosaic Event
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BrickFest attendees will witness the on-site assembly of a 21 panel LEGO mosaic featuring the image of the Capitol Building. In the tradition of the team building challenges at BrickFest and other AFOL events, BrickFest 2004 is no exception. I'm (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.people, lugnet.org, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.org.us) !!
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| | Re: Project: Gundam Completed!
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I really like these models. You really seem to get the most out of any of the parts you build with. Who needs curved wedges when you have 2x4 bricks :). The RX-79 has a pretty good form, and i am astonished as to how you managed to make a gundam (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Civ. MOC contest: MG3k
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Hi everybody After months of lurking and a couple of months waiting for postingpermission... at last... at last I'm able to post!! So here is the first announcement of an entry to the civilian moc contest: The MG3k (tadaa!): (URL) When I think of (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) detailing (especially the front of the ship). I think it looks great next to the Star Destroyer. Jeff (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | My Nebulon-B Escort Frigate
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Hi folks, I'm just dropping by to tell you I've built something completely different from my usual BattleTech-stuff. A ISD-scale Nebulon-B Escort Frigate, aka rebel medical frigate. Images are up at Brickshelf already: (URL) and building (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Medium Mech, "Brawl"
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(...) Dude that rocks! You make some true bipedal weapons platforms. Take care, David. (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Project: Gundam Completed!
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(URL) Perhaps the best "Bricky" Gundams I've seen. Very nice. -Lenny (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Draconix - Two Headed Dragon Bot
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(...) Eric, You ain't fooling me.. that's Din-Din with wings. Actually, I'm not really seeing the 'dragon' shape here, aside from the wings. Still, this very much fits in with your other excellent mech. -Lenny (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: TL-2 Chiron - New model
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(...) Cool. I love the clown shoes. (...) I'm no photograhpy expert, but for a start may I suggest putting your light source in front of the model, and maybe adding at least one more of them. cheers, Allister. (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | TL-2 Chiron - New model
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Hey all! This is an entry into the TGBSLILAU competition as well as simply being a new mech/spaceship :) (URL) It transforms, too! (URL) Gallery (post mod): (URL) this ship is actually based off the TL-2 Chiron from the game R-Type Final as always, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Draconix - Two Headed Dragon Bot
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E, you are a crazy man. I love it. Soren (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Tobias, I'm glad you liked the lower leg structure. It's nice to be able to give back a joint idea after adopting so many that I've seen on other mechs. (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Project: Gundam Completed!
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Hey All- I have finally finished doing one of my dreams: building a lego gundam that looks good. Heck, I built two! May I present to you the RX-79 Desert Variant and the RGM-79 Sniper: (URL) Sorry if the pic is a bit big, but I'm proud of them :<) (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like the shape, that slope piece is a great canopy. Not having windows adds to the mechanical and sturdy feeling. I have to compliment you on the knee joints - clever use of the angled ball-hinge piece, while at the same time using a 3*2 (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Pirate Landmate
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(...) Well, if that isn't the best use of a skull ever, I don't know what is. This has alot of character, very cool. -Dan Rubin Chair of the Cyber-braintrust (URL) (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ghost Train
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(...) I can't see your point. :oD Nice work Bill. (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments, e. Three times as big? Plate hinges and Bionicle joints aren't going to do the trick anymore at that scale. I need to get me some worm gears... (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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