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| (...) I agree on the fact that, no groundforces are immune to mines, but regarding treaties, they only survive as long as politicians back them up and with regarding the mines, sorry, the bad guys still have them and won’t sign any treaty so they're (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) Yup and that's the difference of perspective, I talked about: You can't expect to have that kind of airsuperiority as it is now (unless you're an American), and if we're talking about aliens, well, space superiorty pretty much eats (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) Yep, live in Brooklyn but now I'm back at school at Pratt in downtown Brooklyn. I heard about NYCLUG but since I have a lot of work at school and will be working in the comp lab I won't have time to attend meetings if I joined =/ In the future (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (...) It would be an honor :) Thanks for asking. I am curious which one though. I may have better quality pics. Cheers. (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| Hehe. That rocks, especially the amazingly heroic chin. Will (first reply thanks to awesome power of international dateline) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| (...) Added! Welcome to the (URL) Mecha Builders List>! Whoa, wait a minute, you live in Brooklyn? I live in Jersey City. You gotta hook up with NYCLUG. Send me a message yo, fogettabout it we could be doin mad Legos with Sid. e (URL) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (URL) Click on the picture for the gallery, post-mod. Inspired by Brickfest 2004, Lawrence Northey, Starbucks, and cynical comments from my wife. (URL) Felix Greco> (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| (...) We're working on it: (URL) Project> The current powered exos in the lab weigh about 100 lb apiece and can carry a payload of over 70 lbs, but mobility is still rather limited. --Bram (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) I'm not, my website is (URL) and my brickshelf gallery is (URL) add me if you can also, thanks. -Paul Stein (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| Hello all, After seeing my Mecha show up on the side bar as a Brickshelf finds, I thought I would come to post to explain a bit. I attended my first Lego event recently and when I entered the Mecha Room, I was blown away. I had seen Mecha posted to (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| (...) Half of that. 1000 pounds. Think "compact car", or 1/10th of a Hummer, if you prefer. Consider the various systems that would have to be strapped onto the pilot. You start out with a frame designed to fit around a human body. You'd need (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) Hi, given the subject matter of the above post, I have a question. I think I know the answer, but I'll ask anyway as I'm relatively new to this topic.. What is the protocol for using Images and/or MOCs for Educational purposes? In other words, (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| (...) Sho' nuff! Done. Added, (URL) David Rabadan>. Welcome. Gee, I'm sorry you wern't added before, I'm glad you brought it to my attention. Infact can I use one of your images for the Power Suits section of the Mecha User Guide? thanks, e (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (...) Thanks Eric. By all means, if possible add my Brickshelf Gallery. (URL) care. (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| Dude, one ton? I'm not even considdering using enough armor to withstand an artillery or missle barrage. That's way to inconcieveable. That kind of PA wouldn't be woth the trouble. Lightweight, durable materials like carbon fiber, magnesium alloys, (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| Looking to double check and again offer links to (URL) Mech Builders> for our list. Check to see if you are listed. If not, please share your Web Site or Brickshelf Gallery with us so it can be listed. A great way to introduce yourself. Have your (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (...) Okay, now you're just fantasizing. A human-sized PA would probably weigh at least half a ton, so it'd need a huge boost to get off the ground. To get enough boost for airlift that doesn't look sluggish, you're probably looking at having to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) Well, the driver ought to be fine...assuming the turret crew doesn't collectively puke all over him, that is... (hmm, imagine them spinning around like that at full speed with the governor removed) But yeah, if a mecha/PA tries advancing on an (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) None of these statements about Power Armor can be considered factual as none are in existance, nor are they being used by ANY military for tests or used in actual combat. You'd be amazed at how powerful REAL LIFE weapons can be. Ever thought (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| I believe that tanks will stay in service, but will eventually face competition from PA. Many people have justified that the size of MECHA will keep tanks in service, bypassing the issue that even the modern PA is still roughly human sized. While a (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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