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We finished it up on Saturday, September 25th. Finished height is just over 7 feet tall, using a guestimate of 55,000 to 60,000 bricks. Total design time was around 150 hours, total build time was around 400 man-hours, not counting all the time we (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | Theed Palace Chamber
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The Neimoidians seize control of the Theed Palace including the Naboo royalty without any incident. Queen Amidala remains defiant and refuses to sign the treaty that gives the Neimoidians full control of Naboo. Security battle droids are called upon (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Ford GT & Chrysler 300C
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(...) Cool! I like the mirrors on the Chrysler! Christian (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Waswillbe - The RG Mech 2.0
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What was will be again. The RG Mech ver 2.0 Some years ago when I joined LUGNET, my first publicly posted MOC, created as a (URL) Member> was the (URL) RG Mech>. At the time I was building a large model that was going to take years to complete. So I (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Ford GT & Chrysler 300C
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I've built a couple models honoring a pair of this year's hottest cars. A little bling and little zing... The 550hp 5.4L supercharged Ford GT: (URL) 345hp 5.7L Hemi-powered Chrysler 300C: (URL) Spencer Rezkalla (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town) !!
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| | Re: Power Armor Mercenary Team
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(...) Thanks for the comments and suggestion, Eric! I may do instructions, it's a pretty simple design. Regarding the colors, I only have the UFO helmets in black and light gray, so that restricted my options a little. As far as I know, they never (...) (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: I know something you don't know...
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(...) I don't know E...this disembodied head looks awefully mean and insidious for one of your peace-loving creations. Whats it gonna be..some mutated, atomic, biomechancial ant to stalk through train-town?! I can almost hear the sound effects from (...) (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Armor Mercenary Team
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I dig it! A series in colors, gotta love it. I like the use of those cool helmets. I think it would be great if you generated instructions for these. Any chance ? btw, question, were there any other colors that you would have tried or did try and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Power Armor Mercenary Team
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(...) Glad you liked 'em, Todd. I was pleased with how some of the color schemes turned out. I will build the dropship, but it might take me a while... (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The virtual Cube has come alive !
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(...) It is indeed very heavy: more than 2 kilogram ! Considering the weight, the pieces slide together very easy. I could make a video to show it, but I'm not going to do that (I won't give you the solution to the puzzle ;-) ). Every now and than (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: The virtual Cube has come alive !
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(...) That's really cool. I love the idea of making something functional out of lego, like a puzzle or game. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> | (URL) CLB> (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: The virtual Cube has come alive !
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(...) Very cool! There's something very satisfying about bringing your own virtual instructions to life. And, just think, not only do you get to assemble the Lego pieces into the puzzle pieces, but when you're done you get to assemble the puzzle (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Treadwell and Gonk Droids
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(URL) Two of the more common droids utilized inside the Echo Base are the Treadwell and Gonk (power) droids.> (URL) The WED Treadwell model is characterized by a flat, treaded base providing a low center of gravity with a spindly neck, cluster of (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | I know something you don't know...
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I know something you don't know do daa...do daa I know something you don't know 'bout this bot right hurr: (URL) ^.~ - /-\ (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Why I kept my age a secret
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When critiquing I try to do a few things, most importantly provide encouragment, for some people its a big thing to present their new MOC to the world. I try to gauge the level of the builder (which isn't really an age thing) from the tone of their (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | The virtual Cube has come alive !
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Hi all, A few months ago I created (virtually) a Lego version of a wooden puzzle (a cube later converted to a sphere). When we visited LegoLand Billund, I was lucky to find many brown and tan tiles to construct a real Cube (dimension 20 studs, 12 (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.be, FTX) !
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| | Re: Why I kept my age a secret
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(...) I reckon you're pretty fair with your critiques, Paul. But you're right, they can be difficult, mainly because one is always unsure how they will be taken. Here's what I reckon: If you want your work critiqued, ask for it, even to the point of (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: Why I kept my age a secret
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(...) Critiquing is tough. I've been giving ad-hoc critiques of almost everything for years and I still haven't got the hang of it... in fact, I often get the feeling that it has worked against my favour. I don't think I'd recommend it. Then again, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Gibeonites Enslaved, Amorites Massacred
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(...) No, no, it's not the *same* table. It was just created by the same carpenter at Ai. He used to supply tables to many area kings. Of course Joshua got his by looting. And that explains that. -Rev. Smith (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Gibeonites Enslaved, Amorites Massacred
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(...) Thanks. (...) Good question. You're right, I don't have any of the new Harry Potter sets with gray hoods--though I did just order a couple of those gray-hooded ghoul things over Bricklink. So if we see the Gibeonites again, they will be better (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: Why I kept my age a secret
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snip (...) I think this important to note. I think alot of us, or at least myself, get stuck in a "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all" mentality. I will keep this in mind and try and do more critiquing... says the guy (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Why I kept my age a secret
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(...) Maybe part of it was that .space is simply BIG. Maybe part of it was that I've split energies between models and the Starship game. I don't know. But I just didn't feel the warm reception others seemed to get. Don't get me wrong--I'm not (...) (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Cobra Torso Stickers
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(...) w00t! Right as always, Lenny! Nathan Wells Formerly Admiral Wells, now working work Classic Castle as the Gaming Admin. castle. (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: Cobra Torso Stickers
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(...) "I am the amalgamation of history's greatest leaders! Destory Classic-Castle! This... I COMMAND!!!!! Hey, do I have to call Dr. Mindbender 'daddy'?" -nk (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Cobra Torso Stickers
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(...) 'Once again'? When did it happen before? A (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Cobra Torso Stickers
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(...) Those are some well done decals, might have to print me a few once I get a printer. (...) I think Gil would agree that Serpentor could destroy Classic-Castle with one devastating swipe of his hand! COBRAAAAAAA!!!...!!!...ck*wheeez* Jamie (URL) (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Cobra Torso Stickers
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I thought Gil et al would enjoy these: (URL) These were made by LegoFreak (aka Pat Morgan) of Classic-Castle fame. once again, proving that castle is better than space. -Lenny (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Resource
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(...) Answer: email the curator of that board, or post a specific request to the group. I'm a curator of the .build groups, and can change the the entry page for any .build area. I have updated the .build.arch list with the link you suggested. We (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Gibeonites Enslaved, Amorites Massacred
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Wait a minute, Adoni-Zedek: (URL) stolen Joshua's table: (URL) with his head! Bruce (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | New Resource
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(URL) - Modern architecture through images and essays. Question: how does something like this get added to a newsgroup's resource list?? Play well! .Steve "Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway!" (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: New MOC: 32,000 piece corporate logo
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(...) Thanks! They're my favorite part of the whole model, and I'm glad the folks at LPL liked the idea of using clear. (Versus their original suggestion to use white.) If the model were completely opaque, it would just look like a boring big ol' (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS Magnolia
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(...) Very sleek! Great use of slops and stripes. I don't like the horns on the nose, though... I realise it's the concept, I just think it detracts from the sleekness. Your call, of course. Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Inquisition MOC: Crusader hardsuit
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(...) Hey Andrew! Long time no see. Glad to hear from you, and thanks for the comments. As for the red cross, I actually have some stickers from the Stikfas knights (I knew those things would come in handy) that are the perfect size, and I've just (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Building vs. Unbuilding
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) of one (...) and (...) "overbuilding", it (...) LOL, I admit I was thinking of that incident among others when I mentioned roofs! Kevin ---...--- Farmhouse kit: (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) Lego parts (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | For those of you who soon will be parents...
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Hello! (URL) me, I'm a link!>> Bye Jojo (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.parents, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: 32,000 piece corporate logo
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(...) Impressive effort, let's hope they don't pick somewhere sunny to display it. Glad it was you and not me gluing the transparent bricks together. (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: 32,000 piece corporate logo
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(...) Hey Sean, Great work! Very cool look with the clear bricks too. Is it illuminated from within at all? I know what you mean about the difficulty of gluing clear elements. Don't know if you remember me from one of your visits to Legoland. I was (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: 32,000 piece corporate logo
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WoW! That is AMAZING! Great opportunity, awesome! WOWOWOWOWOWOW! Congrats! e (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Gibeonites Enslaved, Amorites Massacred
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Hey Brendan, Great as always. Gibeonites enslaved: I like the gray color scheme you used. Why no gray hoods? Do you not have any of the newer Harry Potter sets, or is this an anti-bley sentiment? I didn't even reallize they made the dark bread. I'll (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | New MOC: 32,000 piece corporate logo
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Hi, everyone. In July, a company called LPL Financial Services contracted me to build their logo out of LEGO for an event they were hosting in August. The final model is 32,000 pieces and 24 cubic feet. (2 URLs) Read all about it : (URL) Their logo (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !
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