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(...) You should check out some of the other Gundam mecha. It's true that many of them are heavily ornamental, but if you scour through some of the 20-odd different series, you can find more "military" looking mecha. Some of my favorites: Zeta (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) diffuser (...) the (...) wire to (...) you (...) One cautionary note, when using bulbs that exceed the fixture's rated wattage, the fixture itself can overheat. Another way to get more light on a small subject, like a Lego space ship or a (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) There weren't any. There were a lot of spaceships, but no "giant robots" or other mecha. (...) Battletech "borrowed" a number of mecha from a number of sources, not just Macross (I don't remember seeing any Southern Cross/Mospaeda mecha in (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<ramble> The first anime based show I remember watching was Star Blazers/Battleship Yamato (Though I don't remember mecha, per se.) Later I discovered Robotech and devoured every episode. Then I found Battletech, which at the time I thought was just (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Slightly more expensive (but worth it) - go to a Plastics shop and buy diffuser grid or white plastic sheet, cut it into a circle, drill a few holes around the edges and the edges of the aluminum dome, and use coathanger or other stiff wire to (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Mecha wise my first big attraction was Robotech, but I had seen (and liked Starblazers years before). I also watched much Battle of the Planets and Voltron (liked the lion series better). (...) Well my understanding from the past is: Robotech (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) When I was a kid I'd build spaceships that would connect like Battle of the Planets/G-Force/I forget the other name of it. I saw an old episode of it on Cartoon Network last week where one of the member's sub/boat landed on shore and out (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have been playing around with the directional transmission (as seen at (URL) I needed a different orientation of the transmission and a different output setup. Check out (URL) for the details. BTW, I also included on that page my first try at a 3d (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Robotech, man! :-, Then Go-Bots and Transformers (blech now), and Battletech later, though since early Battletech stole mucho from Robotech (which in turn stole mucho from Macross and Mospeda) I feel I can't really count that. I also got a (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool! Now I know what to do with those tiny "wheels" that came with the advent calendar! Troy Christopher Tracey <ctracey@wamalug.org> wrote in message news:38A19BA3.6D3DA3...lug.org... (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) And (bringing this back on topic for .adventurers) they come in some of the Jungle Adventurers sets as well. J (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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I was just wondering what anime/manga everyone here is most inspired by when making their own creations. Personally, Gundam first started me in the idea of making Lego Mecha, but Evengelion is also shifting my interests into making more sleek/agile (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --Bram (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think the only thing you have to worry about is shattering other people's egos! :) (...) They look pretty good (clear) to me except for the dithering. --Bram (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I built a Terran Marine out of Lego. It is about the size of an average Lego Technic figure, although it uses to head of a Lego minifigure. I even built a Gauss Rifle for the Marine. I can also give him a flame thrower and back-pack mounted propane (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Get six 6032 Catapult Crushers (www.lugnet.com/paus...uery=6032. They come with two in black. Alan This message's random set is 6417, www.lugnet.com/pause...query=6417 (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) tobias ~ thanks! the three leafed 1x plant stems came in later pirates, and islanders sets, as well as some older service packs. some of the new belville sets have them in light green, which is nice to add a little variety. later ~ craig~ (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) of (...) Is that the parabolic reflector? I think I've seen them in photography shops... (...) My biggest complaint about the focus (and my only gripe about the Mavica) is that the pixelated screen on the back of the camera is insufficient in (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Thanks! :-, (...) You can find Pallas Spaceworks here: (URL) and Ben are two of my top faves. Karim just recently announced that he's adding some new stuff to his pages; I can't hardly wait. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! :-, (...) I was shooting the models around noon in my dining room -- I had too *much* sunlight and had to close the blinds halfway. However, I'm pretty sure I had insufficient light from the other direction; I'll try setting up a lamp (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.publish)
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Dude, you rock! These, as usual for you, are great. (...) Try more light and multiple light-sources. Something I've had some limited success in photographing scale models with is using the cheap-o aluminum reflectors with photo bulbs in them -- (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) What is the address for Karim Nassar's page? Pallas Spaceworks is down. His original page is gone.... (...) Those are soooo cool. =) They remind me of the type of models you see at marsbase.com. (Ben Vaughan's page!) (...) Drew Lawrence (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Looks like you are working under lighting conditions too dark. Try a brighter light source or adding a couple more less-bright light sources. If you get too much overexposure on the shiny bits, then also try diffusing the light by bouncing it (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Take a look at #6190 Shark's Crystal Cave. (Aquazone:Aquasharks) See the 'wings' on either side of the Aquashark submarine? I need 2 left hand side wings for my B-1B Lancer that I'm building. However, I have used every single wing (like that) that I (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I guess these are geek riders since they all have their ballcaps on the right way around... Ralph (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) (URL) that's a funny site! I like the radios, and the general page layout and style takes some cues from Eric's masterpieces. You might want to add some tough looking outback dudes and maybe an ambulance or police car or two would be neat.... (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) Dang cool! The timimg was awesome -- I had just downloaded the "Rocked by Rape" MP3 and was listening to it when I loaded your page. Hmmm, do your skaters Do The Dew? ;-P (...) That reminds me, I went away to see an old friend of mine, and his (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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I just put up a page of my minifig-scale skatepark that resulted from a day of LEGO play and listening to Sonic Youth. Descriptions will follow shortly, once I move the page from my slow isp to the soon-to-be wamalug members pages. A minor safety (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) Thanks, Hari! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow! Really? I mean, wow! :-D (...) I wouldn't mind some kind of link exchange! I am planning to update my links page (1) with links to you and some others; I just haven't gotten around to it yet. As for an alliance, sorry, but my navies are (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yah, the cone thing is supposed to be a coaxial aerospike engine -- as opposed to a linear aerospike engine, which is what the VentureStar shuttle will use. Unfortunately, I've never seen a coaxial aerospike design, so I'm not sure what it'll (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Ben Vaughan wrote:> (...) Thanks, Ben! Any chance we'll see a new model on your page soon? I mean, the Ronin is totally awesome, but I need more! ;-) Or, to quote Barney from the Simpsons, when presented with a tanker truck full of beer, "Inject it (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) They are so cool! It has something your own. I was caught by the smallest destroyer and the biggest Dreadnaught. Both got an interesting multi-vectored assembling. I especially love the mechanic details inserted inside the ram of Dreadnaught (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Not just one model but a whole line of them! Great work as usual, Jeremy. Here are some things that I noticed: Consistent use of engine design (cone in sw engine, or similar) except for the Embark-class Destroyer. It really makes the whole line of (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Great stuff Sproat! As always, your nano-fig skills come to the fore. Great work. 8) Ben ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Sproaticus" <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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You're too modest. Awesome models! I'm impressed with the realism you managed to put in such small models. Bravo! =Hari= "Sproaticus" <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:38A0C69E.56FF0C...@io.com... (...) Karim (...) before (...) working (...) (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Wow! I can't believe I didn't see this earlier! Do you have the pics yet!? (...) Alex (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hey all, Seeing what miracles Ken Takeuchi has worked with ABS, and seeing that Karim and Pat are hinting at updates to their pages, I'd better announce mine before their awesome skills shatter my ego! (Again...:-) I've added five new nanofig-scale (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I really like it Greg! That engine looks cool. ;-) (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Well it's not a castle :) Beyond that just about anything could be in the intro movie if it gets made... It crosses a lot of boundaries at once... I figure if I'm going to join the group I'll come in with a big BANG! Of course that makes it tough to (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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WOW! tact seems to be a thing of the past... ec (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'm sure you're multitalented enough ;-) Can you at least reveal what theme it has to do with, if any? Or are you inventing a new one? :-) Anyhow, good luck with finding the right scale! -Shiri (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Sorry... that's classified information... hopefully there will be some spy photos in the near future though... Only non-LEGO part suppliers have been given clearance at this point... let's just say as far as I have seen on the 'net there isn't (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) LOL! The Scala figs are (IMO) not as good as the BV ones... What's your project anyway? -Shiri (...) be (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Well, after all that, the Tech figs aren't even close to the right scale for my project afterall... have to go find one of Barbie's(R) friends! :) Dave (...) if (...) tomorrow (...) minifigs... (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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OK, now its time for me to chime in. Everyone has made some good points about how to set up a successful contest, but there are a few other important points to be made. The first, and I mean no disrespect John, is that you have to have it for the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) No, the Lag Demons haven't eaten this response - I'm just getting around to reading the message. The pride and joy of my Pirate fleet arrived aleady built but dusty as can be. Having other ships to reconstruct, I didn't want to take the time (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Great work Jeff! Excellent model. And the whole idea of this mad Zjerman professor is just brilliantly insane! Hilarious! By the way, are you into Warhammer 40K perhaps? Your robot reminds me a lot of the Ork Dreadnaughts (or any other Orky built (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I can add a few points to Dave's. A successful contest also needs to be: C. Interesting to build, and within the building capabilities of many builders (piece and skill-wise) D. Easy to enter, maintain interest, and adjudicate. C. A contest to build (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well, I'd suggest 2 things: A. A bit of formality & completeness B. Some inscentive to win! A. (Formality/Completeness) Your description of your contest was: (...) This is rather sparse-- some points need to be covered: 1. How do people submit (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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Jonathan Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote in message news:389FFAAC.A2B607...ail.com... (...) Then that should tell you something... Mike (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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Wow! They look great! I love the dragonflies as well. where did you get those big leafs from, Scala or something similar? --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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Craig, I think I was going to ask this of Fanny at the meeting, but we had to run due to the weather: What lenses does she use for the Lego pics? Does she use a standard lens, or a Macro? What focal length? If you could find out for me, that would (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) shape is pretty clever. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) "looks just like a large brick on wheels". You may have *already* captured the spirit of the old motorhomes. Actually, I think I saw pictures of a motorhome with fake brick paneling covering the outside. Life imitates art... Steve (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.space, Ken Takeuchi writes: [...] (...) Ken -- I just bought software called "Bricks" from Knowledge Adventure. (It used to be called "Gryphon Bricks"). It's not as good as lDraw, but it runs on a Mac. You can download the demo from: (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Boy, a scanner like that would sure be something! That would save *everyone* a ton of time. 8) As for your Mac. At this point there really isn't any software for that platform. Hmm...seems like a large part of the LUGNET audience is being neglected. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) To record my models as a CAD data takes time... Especially when the model is as large as the spaceship model. If I had a time to digitize the previous models, I rather like to use it to create more new models. I wish for a super x-ray scanner (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Because for some reason no-one enters them... -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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Why is it that you are always announcing new contests and challenges, but we never see any results from them? Fredrik (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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I am holding a contest to design a millenium falcon. The only rule is that it must use the UFO quarter saucer hulls at the top (anu of the hulls you have in any color will do), like the TLG design. I want to see if anyone can come up with a better (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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Barbara Sproat wrote in message ... (...) but (...) side (...) some (...) to (...) A couple of blue-hairs in the cockpit?<g> Add wide pin-striping--at least 2 plates thick and texture the outside somehow (like a Winnebago). The bike rack is (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Wait till I pneumaticise them ;-) Seriously, I would make #1031 essential reading for all Technic and robot builders. The mechanisms shown therein are fundamental and will crop up time and again in various models. Enjoy! -- C S Soh (URL) where (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)
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I invite you all to see one of my more recent creations. It's an Episode I Gungan Sub alternate, using only the pieces from that model: (URL) let me know what you think! Greg Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Bumper stickers ;-) Roadkill markings on the front driver's fender ;-) Don't forget to make a KOA sticker. Many of the older motorhomes had a short rail all the way around the top so that you could stack stuff up there. 1x4x1 lattice fences would (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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Craig Dinosaurs ARE my cup of tea and you've ingeniously captured the majesty of these "thunder lizards". I like your imaginative use of parts and colours. Oh and very Stravinskyesque. The stegosaurus is especially inspirational... Henry (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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I've come up with an idea on building a full sized camper, sort of like the old Holiday Rambler motorhomes. I've got the inside pretty much finished but the outside looks just like a large brick on wheels. I plan on adding a side awning and a bike (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) (URL) has two versions of a "kitty tormentor" that shoots rubber bands. Maybe not what you're looking for, but fun anyway. I'd like to see the rubber band gun, if you find it. Dave Johnson (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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Ken, Do you have a way to run LDraw or MLCad? I'm sure there would be a great demand and joyous response to any creations you put into the computer... Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. "Ken Takeuchi" (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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It was 'Robot Carnival'. And I have to agree with the resemblance! 8) Great job, Jeff! Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. "Colin R Gutierrez" <crg0194@ultra.ccp.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Or Pallas as in Pallas Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and combat? (Which is I think the source for the other two Pallases anyway.) J (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks, you guys! i'm blushing! (...) he has a lot of personality. (another reason i doubt i'll ever dis-assemble him) this is a ferocious shot. sometimes he looks downright goofy. it's probably from having that basic brick in his head. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Cool. That mech reminds me of an anime compilation called 'Robot Circus' or 'Robot Carnival,' can't remember which. Anyway, in one bit, there's a war in a old-days Japanese city between two giant wooden mechs. One is steam powered, and the (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I can't tell from the pictures, is there a whole minifigure in that suit, or is it just a head on top? (...) influence, if any for the design? (Anybody know where/if I can still buy Armored Core II Project Phantasma?) (...) I got some of these (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Way cool, Jeff! I like your ideas, and there's no better accent for a mad inventor than german ;-) I was LOL throughout the interview! Dear Cornelius: Bai mir, bistu shein, bai mir, ostokhain.... (Just some german/yiddish fun! I performed this song (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) jeff ~ castle-mecha!! awesome build!! i especialy enjoyed the interview with the good doctor! what a character! i love the use of technology as another form of majick ~ so true! cornelius's hot temper, thick accent and clever mix-n-match (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Geez ... I love it! That reminds me of : 1) The iron giant ... 2) Something that the Smurfs would make that would go out of control. Ha ha ... that is so pure and fascinating! A mad inventor ... This opens up the window for so many awesome projects (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(Yeah, I know what you're thinking...what the heck is Jeff thinking, crossposting to .castle and .build.mecha? It's not my fault! *He* made me do it! He threatened me with a wrench! OK, the wrench was ABS plastic and about an inch long, but (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Some time back, someone had a web site with a great rubber band gun. Does anyone know whose creation this was and if that site still exists? (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hey! I love this new Discussion Group added! Today I updated my website with one new Mech, and I updated some pictures of The Mach 7 Redbird and the Battle Armor. You can also see a neat preview of a new Spectre picture by clicking here: (URL) also (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Craig, Proof that you're more than a talented painter! Great use of parts! I especially like the small feathers as tongues...did I supply one of those? Will Visit the Lego Beach Fire and Rescue Service (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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Er, in rereading this I think it's not quite the right tone. (...) If one were to read into the above that I felt Eric Harshbarger's creations were less than stunning, or easy enough that anyone could have done them, then I fear I am right about the (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'll second that! Way to go, Craig!!! (...) I like 'em all, but my favorite is the dino2.jpg image -- I wouldn't mess with that monster! :) Dinosaurs aren't (normally) my cup of tea either, but lately I've been tinkering with Duplosaurs so (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes. These amazing models got me thinking of the dinosaurs at the Mall of America. Much much much bigger (some are over 8 feet tall at least) but ultimately... LESS impressive. Why? Because they're so big all the builder had to do was get the (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'll agree to that! Great use of parts! --Bram (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) That's Awesome! Craig, you never stop surprising me ;-) "into CW 24 hours a day..." Yeah right :-) Those dinos look great, I especially love the triceratop - I liked the "little-foot" movie as a girl (or whatever that was called), and "Sera" (...) (25 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks Ben! It has been a long time. I'm currently in progress of a total rebuild of Pallas Spaceworks (as well as all of my other pages and sites) so It will be a few more weeks before I can unveil anything, but you can look forward to a new (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) he (...) Well, I've been wandering around here for a little over a month... I should be showing up in the 210-220 range of new members! I finally got my check sent off to Todd. I'm working on a huge top secret project with my son as our first (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) It may be great if we could share the models in 3D data virtual world. They are the mini-mini sized version of #0020 Defensive fighter ready to take off at the catapult lane. The ship was scaled after the size of this fighter. Ken Takeuchi (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) While it's great that there is a place to organise building contests, it does kinda preclude the possibility of having another more general group to discuss and announce other types of contests. Eg (URL). Does this mean that other types of (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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David Macaulay's book "Mill" can inspire you to build a LEGO Technic MOC model or a classroom project that incorporates both architectural and mechanical features. An old LEGO educational Dacta model can make this project interesting. For a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)
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(...) Oh, neither do I! I use a WYSIWYG editor... It's really easy, no script involved. (...) Are you new to LUGNET? If so, let me Welcome you! Hi! -Shiri (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Thank you for the correction. The set with parts has the ID #1030 but the building cards alone have the ID #1031. Weird. My mistake for not confirming the correct URL at Kevin Loch's Brickshelf. More importantly, now we all know that C S Soh dabbles (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)
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(...) I have a camcorder interface, so I can get images pretty quick too, but I don't HTML that fast yet :) (...) it (...) I'll try this as soon as my son brings me my chain and one of his minifigs... We only have a small handful of minis and 2 (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Karim, After what seems to be a long time, it's great to hear that you have new creations we might see soon. I'm looking forward to it! Ben ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Karim" (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That's what they looked like to me. Wow! Ben ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Jeff Stembel" <aulddragon@wamalug.org> wrote in message news:FpHMKH.A7q@lugnet.com... (...) done. (...) festa (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Having a digital camera is very nice ;-) (...) No, the heads work fine.Only they look weird. (...) Err, couldn't say - my chains are buried somewhere, we have company tomorrow so my Dad forced me to organize <shudder> all my lego... All I can (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Hi Paul, First, call Pitsco Dacta (800) 534-6784 or go to their website ( (URL) and get their catalogs... they have spare gears/sensors/pulleys/etc. Then get Lego Shop at Home on the phone and get a January 2000 catalog. Keep these by your computer (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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