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(...) The Hotel Deadline for BrickFest is Upon Us! July 22 is the last day to get the special BrickFest room rate at the Arlington Hilton! The Hilton is just blocks away from BrickFest and is the perfect place to stay while at the convention! But (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.org.us, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Major Warbird Update **Updated**
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Hi Robert I think I like your BF-109E-big and Harrier best. The Harrier looks fantastic in the shot from below. (...) I like trying to build prototype planes, those that existed and some that never made it off the drawing board. You should have a (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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M, this thing is money. For some reason it reminds me more of an insect than a crab though. The moc posesses the powerfull thighs of female eastern european olympic swimmer that you just don't see on mecha anymore. But I must complain...where are (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Tech Tower
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Hello, After way to much ranting, I decided to take some of Spencer R's advice and work on some building. While I do have a new building that I am working on (and several bricklink sellers know that it is full of tan and technic gears) this note (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Re: De-lurk and New MOC
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Snip (...) I'm using 640x480 right now. I'm thinking of going with higher res pics and shrinking them down in photoshop, so I can keep the pixel count higher. The mech came together fairly quickly, starting with the legs. I was fairly proud of it (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) :-O (...) Good, you paced yourself, so as to prevent a complete Sophie-freakout. (...) Thanks, I'm using a Nikon D70 Digital SLR Camera now... Meaning I finally have all the control I have longing for; shutter speed, aperature, focus, etc. I (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: wishin' on a BIG star
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(...) Some cool parts!!! Glad someone agrees with the flower thingys ;) I'd also like: 1x3 tiles... such a pain to have to use a 1x2 and a 1x1 when there is no stud to attach the 1x1 to (for example tops of certain fences (spindled) etc). 1x2x2 (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOCs: Bot contest entry and one other
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(...) Soren, I gotta pass along another compliment. Instead of just being silly. The two main images for these creations are just phenomenal. I gotta say, the lighting, the MOCs, they are just beautiful. (2 URLs) Excellent. e (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) There's like 79 cool things per square inch! Nay Stud! ok, I sat quietly, silently, and enjoyably looked through each picture. Quality pictures, as always, a given. Unussual design, as always, a given. Excellent blending of very cool pieces, a (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Eastern Block Mecha
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(...) Hahaha. Beautifully comedic. The execution is very stylish. My only complaint is the lack of a bushy, waxed moustache. Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Eastern Block Mecha
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(...) DOOO...OOOD!!! DUUUUUUUDE DOOOD DUUUDE DUDE! DOOOOOOD! (...) Dude! (...) Duuuuuuude. (...) Ohhhhh dude! (...) Duuu...uuude. (...) Oh my, this is both hilarious and wildly cool at the same time! I can't get over it. The way you made this thing (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome! Oh so you made this one modular. Should be cool for interchangability. I recognize most of the parts, but I look forward to new pictures, I can't make out some of the details. Also, be sure to check the size that the camera is taking (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) Yes, they flop around a lot to the sides. I used part (URL) 2476>, FYI. (...) Yeah. Good suggestion nonetheless. (...) Thanks again. (URL) Mladen Pejic> (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) It worked. How free is the movement on those autocannon-- do they tend to flop around, or are they pretty stable in train? (...) I don't know, you might be able to do something with the Technic Driving Ring Extension...in dark grey on the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) I smell a challenge. Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Botzor: Good and 3vil
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(URL) Here I introduce the Botzors, which are just like Bots, but have a different name. Featured is the Sculptor-Bot, the Star Ranger RocketBot named "Roxor", another blue/grey bot that just looks cool, and Chromum, the 3vil sidekick of Jr.Marshal (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) Thanks Soren! Yeah, I originally did think of an asymmetrical design but I knew I'd mess it up somehow. I like to keep things simple, so I always opt for symmetry. (...) Thanks again. (...) Well, I've noticed your use of colours nicely (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) Mmmm, I like it. Your usual attention to detail shows, the "icing" on this one is very nice. I think you missed the boat on the general shape though; this design begs for some asymmetry in weapons placement. Otherwise, a nice addition to your (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOCs: Bot contest entry and one other
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(...) Thanks. For some reason I've been feeling the urge to build small. (...) Maybe. Right now I'm thinking I'll just build an adapter for the cargo racks. Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Also Minifigures™ have a heart!
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Hello! I only recently discovered that this newsgroup exist. And I really have to laud this because Minifigures™ deserve this kind of tribute. Minifigs are alive! Minifigs have human rights! Join the Minifigs' Rights Movement! Well *cough*, I may (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOCs: Bot contest entry and one other
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(...) But does it make your pants tight? :). (...) Thank you. (...) Well, I just borrowed Bruce Lowell's sphere. In my defense, the interior is original, but it wasn't really me. (...) Thanks again. I made a bunch for Brickfest; hopefully we'll see (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Major Warbird Update **Updated**
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Ok, I have updated the update with some more planes. go see it!!! I also want to throw in an idea: would the lugnet community (that means you) like to have a voice in what plane I'm building next? (In other words: send in your request of what (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Eastern Block Mecha
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(...) Excellent work yet again, this has attitude just standing there ! The different poses exhibit textbook EB personality, though with the rearview, you missed the chance for a 'Jennifer Love Hewitt patented over the shoulder moment.' Not that JLH (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) Heh, this is why I love reading your replies LFB, you get the reasoning behind the design! Yes, the "head" was originally a dull block, until I started fiddling around trying to make it "sexier". :-) Too bad LEGO doesn't make pieces that are (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Eastern Block Mecha
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(...) Allister, you're on a roll lately. How tall is this mech (counting the hat of course)? It looks huge. Epaulets, overcoat buttons, the big hat, the granite jaw, the poses, there's just so much going on. Cool. If it's EB, though, it's going to (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) Thanks Kyle! The GITS-style toes are something I've really wanted to incorporate into all my multiped mecha, but haven't due to lack of initiative. (...) I see what you're saying. The upper portion of the legs bug me a bit too. Guess I should (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: De-lurk and New MOC
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(...) snip pic (...) Welcome to .mecha, "The Beef". I remember seeing Ron and Randy's Battletech/Lego site for the first time-it's what got me started making mechs with Lego. It looks like you have some cool piece usage on the "Blood", but it's kind (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(...) Niiiice. I see the influence of your last multilegged mech, in the square body plan, but I absolutely LOVE that red chin sensor turret! The shape is so organic but so, well, square that the net effect is very pleasing on the eye. I also like (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mladen Pejic wrote: snipped the pic (...) Good to have you back! I love the feet--they really do remind me of a Fuchikoma. And I can always count on you to make your mechs well armed. Awesome classic dark gray color scheme. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOCs: Bot contest entry and one other
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(...) snip pic (...) snip pic (...) I agree with Mladen about the weapon firing effect, sweet! This is a very cool adaptation for the sphere design. You really have great design solutions for super-small limbs. Any chance that someday we'll see a (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Clikits showroom in LEGO headquarters office - Billund
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(...) Hey, great sleuthing, Manfred. The one just before that in her portfolio is related to Designer/Creator sets so I've copied .build. I set the FUT to .mediawatch because maybe she's going to be an up and coming influence on industrial design? (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.clikits, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOCs: Bot contest entry and one other
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Ah, it's always good to see mecha from Soren. I always get that Christmas-y feeling of joy... Soren, I really like this whole "spherical-mecha" idea, very Japanese, very! I give you extra props for actually succeeding with it; I myself could never (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New MOC: "Crab" Tank Mecha
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(URL) Click on Image I'm back after a little diversion... It's feels so good posting about an MOC again. This mecha is a little bit of everything; part GITS fuchikoma, part Soren-ish colour usage and detailing, and part real-life AFV. Enjoy! (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | De-lurk and New MOC
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I've been crawling around for a couple of years, having started my lego mecha addiction with the Peroviches' BT stuff. This is my first decent moc, and those that crawl around brickshelf will have seen it. So, without further Ado, I present the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Eastern Block Mecha
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Hi All, I've noticed that there's a distinct lack of jackbooted goons in the mecha genre, so after taking delivery of a few black dino parts I set about remedying the situation. (URL) Actually I started with the legs, and they happened to turn out (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !
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| | Re: New mecha: DoomBringer
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(...) Cool. If you do have a PS2 and enjoy a good old fashioned turn based mech combat game with excellent movies, by all means pick up FM4. (...) The ankle is my favorite part. So easy to build, yet so well concealed to give it the good "tough" (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New mecha: DoomBringer
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(...) Always good to get praise from the master! I definately had some lingering inspiration from kyle's mechs. I just had to do one without a definate "head". And of course, it was no problem keeping this mech nice and beefy :D (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: More Wedding Madness
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Hey Anthony, Way to go with the swans! I was hoping you would show us a picture of them all "dressed up." They look great! The cake topper is good as well. The bride and groom are excellent but the red part of th heart could stand a bit of refining, (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: lugnet.build.mecha News Group Reader User Guide
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I began and worked on the (URL) FAQs> section for a little while this afternoon. FAQs wanted. e (20 years ago, 17-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: lugnet.build.mecha News Group Reader User Guide
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(...) Thanks for the input Kevin. :) (...) Oh, Ok, then perhaps I should re-name it? Call it "Thread hijacking", instead. Cool, I see the difference now that you pointed it out. I wasn't too sure when I wrote it, I'll change it now. Thank you thank (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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