|
|
 | | Re: LEGO and ParLUGment logo flower mosaics
|
| (...) <snip> Dude, you are the master of flower mosaics! All the mosaics looked great in the layout. Keep up the great work. Play well. Tim (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: LEGO and ParLUGment logo flower mosaics
|
| (...) It was a pleasure to be able to see these up close, outstanding work Jason. The flower beds looked amazing in the town/train display. I was surprised how each flower sort of locks in the other holding them in place because I have always had (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Thanks Eric. It is really great to get such nice feedback from so many people, I appreciate the support :) I agree with you about the 1x2 slope, it would be a clean way to tidy up that edge. The part in burnt orange does exist, but I don't (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| Hi Folks, Good to see such discussion, but.....can ths please be taken out of .space and FUT to build.arch as a few others have already suggested? Not that we're burning up the 'net in here these days with our traffic volume lately :/ Thanks gents, (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Custom Greek Hoplites
|
| Dear all, This is somewhat of a belated announcement. But in case you don't know, all of my new items (from custom beards to Greek Corinthian stuffs) are now being showcased on (URL) my website>. There are also a bunch of new, historical custom (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| snip (...) I hope this year. Right it depends on some bricks I need, just ordered something from Bricklink, but I'll need more (<- looking for trades please!) S (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Inspiration - Real Mecha Builders
|
| Real Mecha builders and projects: NMX04-1A <www.neogentronyx.com (URL) Mechanized Propulsion Systems (URL) Best of luck to these projects and those who are helping to build them. Enojy! e (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | LEGO and ParLUGment logo flower mosaics
|
| Two new flower mosaics.... (2 URLs) Well, okay, the ParLUGment one isn't really new since it's been built for a few months and was actually on display at Brickfest. I'm a little behind in taking pictures. :) The LEGO logo seemed like an obvious good (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !!
| | | | | Vader's Meditation Chamber
|
| (URL) It's a vignette and it took only 15 minutes to build.> (2 URLs) AC (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) -snip- (...) Hey nice! See what fun it is! Also look at all the positive support you got from all those nice people. (URL) The layout and interior are pleasing to see. I thought this was interesting: See the two left and right side compound (...) (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ToPleSs : the Art of building between the studs
|
| (...) It wasn't just me who came up with term "pony-eared". It was coined when we were talking about the technique at a PNLTC meeting a couple of years ago in Portland. ToPLeSs is a pretty good name for it too though. :) (...) Enough down-ness. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sonnich Jensen" <sonnich@hot.ee> To: <lugnet.space@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.build.arch@lugnet.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 7:59 AM Subject: Re: lattice windows (...) Hello Sonnich, thanks for sharing your (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Thanks Janey :) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: It's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . .
|
| (...) Bruce, nicely done. MMMMMMmicro. The 2 by 2 brick with a groove as a "door", now why didn't I think of that? Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Wow, I wish my first MOC looked that good, it was also a house, but it was so bad, I have since rebuilt it TWICE!! IMO a modern look is sometimes difficult to pull off and you did a great job there!!! Janey Red Brick (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Halloween vignette
|
| A vignette for the upcoming Halloween holiday suddenly turned into a tribute to the film of the same name: (URL) Click on the image to view. These vignettes may need their own newsgroup soon. Have a fun and safe Halloween! Nelson (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| (...) "The Gash" fights Evil Wayne: (URL) (...) -AlLUG (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| I don't really have good pictures of the ones I built, but it's got an inner door that swings inward and an outer hatch that attached to the standard moonbase flange. Corridor w/ Inner door: (URL) Airlock Assy: (URL) Airlock Assy: (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| (...) That's a VERY clever pig you have there. I especially like the use of the 1x1 panel corners for ears. It's a bit overscale unless it's a boar, though, right? Did you bring it with you or make it from leavings in the play area? (Snipped unPC (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Hi Aaron, I wish I could live in it too :) Don't we all build things we wish we could inhabit? Or does this come from growing up with doll houses? Hmm, you're right about the beach and cliff face for a setting. I had been thinking mountains, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| Here's one of my favorites. It's not an airlock per se, but a hatch that closes flush and doesn't take up much space. Could easily be the outside door of an airlock. It's (URL) Todd Trotter's Sighthound Recon>. James Wilson Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Hi Tim, I'm glad you like it. I will remember to post to announce.moc next time, I wasn't sure what to do with either that or the followups....so many choices ;) Thanks, Cyndi (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Hi Terry, thanks for the compliments. I was happy with how it turned out. The roof and overall design came out the way they did mostly because I ran out of bricks too soon and had to improvise ;) I began with the intent to make a better Privet (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Joe, you are just too kind, as always. Thanks for your support! Cyndi (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Is the house for sale? Not the lego one, but for real :) I would happily live in it. It is so compact, yet so well designed. And I must agree with the others, I love the use of the burnt orange/grey colour scheme. It really works well. I can (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | y-wing, no capital letter
|
| Here is an y-wing, with a small y, not a capital Y. Cheaper than the original Y-wing. No weapons, no AC, no stereo. Just plain ride. For the budget space racer. Some say for the purist. (URL) Click on the pic = post mod folder. Enjoy the ride! JP. (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Cyndi - Wow, I love the modern look of this house! Great job. I'm used to seeing more traditional LEGO houses on layouts, this is a pleasant twist. I like the burnt orange exterior, too, and the overall choice of color. -Tim PS - I know this (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| (...) Here are 2 pictures: (URL) are almost the same as Erik Amzallag did (see other message in thread), mine is using an arch, and head light holders give the 1/5 offset I need. They are for a project not yet released, normally I would not public (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Cyndi, I must say that for a first MOC, it's impressive! You used SNOT for the roof and the design is quite original, You used a fairly rare color, which limits your possibilities, yet it is very fluid. As an experienced builder (experienced, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| Hey cool, I like the white one and my Mom does too. e (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| (...) You turn it of. JP. (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| (...) Nice Retro looking robots too. I like. I recommend to anyone who like this kind of Retro Science go see "Steam Boy" if at all possible. It is Katsuhiro Otomo's first feature film since "Akira" and I believe that Sony is distributing it. I saw (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
| | | | | Re: My First MOC
|
| (...) Cyndi, it's about time you posted this as yours :-)! This is a great first effort...the thumping sound that was heard at the GATS show this year from our table was all of our jaws dropping after looking at this home! This is one of those (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| (...) In seriousness to a joke of a post, via air. I am a air computer maintainer. Professionally. So, I maintain a analog computer. Hence why if you look around, you will find my posts sometimes tagged as :analog computer programmer: or suchlike. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| (...) How do you run the control algorithms on steam? Is it all open-loop mechanical activation? --B (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| (...) Sometimes I think you build stuff just so you'll have an excuse to create those crazy captions and commentaries. Well played. Do they ever shoot blasts of steam as an attack? (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Steambots
|
| You don't know my mother. Thanks for explaining steam as a power source. My favorite steambot is the short legged one. And I like steamrice. JP. (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Steambots
|
| (URL) Steambots aren't powered with fancy-dancy unobtainium power-fusion or uber-posh magic crystals. No. Steambots are powered by STEAM, yeah, thats right, steam as in evaporated water for all you science geeks out there. And when they run out of (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| (...) Yep-- and one of the biggest problems was the fact that the paper, although made by Lego, didn't QUITE line up with the studs at the lengths we were dealing with, because supposedly it gets stretched in the printing process. Made for quite a (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ToPleSs : the Art of building between the studs
|
| (...) Matt Chiles used this technique heavily in his roller coaster, and referred to it as "pony-eared" (the 2x2 plate is pony-eared into the 2x4 plate). This comes from the old castle sets, before there was a horse element. The ears of the horses (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| Hi all, As someone who has never participated in a large group build I'm very curious as to how this works.. Could you answer a few questions? I see the buildings are arranged on large gridded paper, and each team has several reference photographs. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| In addition to the cool circular airlock that Dan Jassim posted, here's one from Chris Maddison a couple of years ago: (URL) message> and (URL) Folder>. James Wilson Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| Here are some more pictures of the Phase I building session that took place this past weekend. These pictures represent progress up until 1pm on Sunday as I had to leave and missed the rest of the Sunday build session. When I left 2 structures were (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| Very scary lobster, Mike. I love it! -Teddy (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) You can never have enough Lego. It's one of the basic laws of the universe. ;-) Jeff (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Community Church
|
| I am a slow builder. This is the first model I have made since my "Great Wave" mosaic that I brought to Brickfest. It's a community church: (URL) Photos and commentary can be seen here: (URL) usual, a limited brick supply dictated some compromises. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
| | | | | Re: The Wanderer: a Clankbot
|
| (...) a very creative mech, lenny. even without reading your post, i knew it had a "western" theme going. nice choice of colors and shapes; they definately give it a gunslinger look. all it needs is a long coat a-la william munny from "unforgiven". (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| I just wanted to say that I had an absolute blast on Saturday - one of the best outings I've had as a member of NELUG. Despite having to rebuild my one section repeatedly (thus creating "The Gash"[1]), we probably could have completed our building (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
| | | | | Calling all Sculpture, Micro and Mosaic builders for NWBrickCon
|
| Calling all Sculpture, Art, Mosaic and Micro-fans! If you're heading to the NWBrickCon over the Halloween weekend, I would like to hear from you. I am serving as the light-duty-coordinator for these areas and if you plan to bring something please (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.sculpture) !
| | | | | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| (...) It's not just a craze, it's an epidemic; and, I think I caught it from you, Bruce! You really should wash your hands after working with so much SNOT. ;-) -Mike (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| (...) Wow, thank you! This vignette is how I wish they would have done the new Pirate theme. A nice classic, old world look would have made for some really super sets, I think, not to mention being a perfect way to add some nice chrome bits to all (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Some new window ideas
|
| 2004/10/17 Inspired by the lattice window building of last week, I was intrigued by Joakim Olsson's sloped window idea ((URL) came up with the two following ideas, making the slopes inward instead of outward: (URL) first one is build as part of a (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: The Wanderer: a Clankbot
|
| Lenny, I actually like the Wanderer better with the weaponry, even though the pics weren't as good. Maybe it's because the shotgun and pistols show off the arm/hand posability a little better. They also add some detail to an otherwise somewhat plain (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| "Daan Bargerbos" <daan62@xs4all.nl> wrote in message news:I5n28D.1t91@lugnet.com... snip (...) Well.. I hade only "old" pieces to build with and needed some structure. =) I, myself like the fireplace a lot. It was not easy to build something that (...) (20 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| The pictures aren't clear but these lattice windows... (URL) actually attached to the wall they're in. They just slide in some tracks. In fact, the top third of the window isn't attached to the bottom 2/3. Amy (20 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sonnich Jensen" <sonnich@hot.ee> To: <lugnet.space@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.build.arch@lugnet.com> Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 3:12 PM Subject: Re: lattice windows (...) Hello Sonnich Jensen, you make me curious: (...) (20 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| snip Very interesting. I am working on somthing like this myself, and got an amazing result using something like that - fences, and head light holders. For me that seems to be the best solution. I have 2 versions of my windows, one is ready, while (...) (20 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) Unfortunately, I don't have any 1/4 cylinders, and have no means to get any (I'm banned from buying any more Lego (apparently I have plenty already)). However, I might well be able to use one of the sliding methods. Actually, at the moment I'm (...) (20 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Library Scenes
|
| (...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, she's about 5' 2". (...) I think that's the one. The (URL) Peeron picture> is a little clearer - at least, I think those are the same piece. I experimented (in my (URL) cicada>) with a couple of orange ones from (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 16-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) original version here: (URL) can't find the module that I first saw it used on, but I think it was some sort of research or medical installation. (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| (...) I'm returning from my self-imposed exile just to say how awesome this moc is. If it was on the shelf at a store, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. It's better than 90% of the dreck I was looking at in TLG's Winter catalog last night. Great job! - (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| In lugnet.boats, Mike Crowley wrote: (URL) Weird, I'm suprised you're not getting an overwhelming response for this. The attention to detail is amazing. The whole thing really comes together nicely, which isn't so easy at mini-fig scale. Felix (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Library Scenes
|
| Hey Marc, This is great! I'm flattered to have any role in inspiring this. I like the computer soluton you used. It's so readily recognizable even without using printed tiles for the keys or screens. Why the stubbies? Does this reflect an actual (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) The (URL) Tribunal> has 3 different types of airlocks. There's the sealing door airlock that uses martian arms as a double-hinge mechanism to allow the door to seat into the frame: (URL) There's the standard plate hinge door that is used all (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) This one? (URL) --Dan (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| Hi Peter, Here's an airlock I came up with. The pics are in sequence as the minifig enters the airlock, steps on the rotating plateform, and exits the airlock into the ship: (3 URLs) Basically, the airlock is a half-cylinder piece on a turntable. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| Hey Mike, This is great! I love the chrome gold highlights on the furniture and the lobster design, especially. Good to see the vignette craze spreading. :) Bruce (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| (...) Hi Jocke, I really like the whole concept. I had to look twice at the angled walls beside the windows. The third time I discovered it were really slopes. I've never seen hat before and think it's very nice! My favorite: (URL) of the nie colour (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| "Daan Bargerbos" <daan62@xs4all.nl> wrote in message news:I5M95F.3H2@lugnet.com... snip (...) Thanx! The pictures were taken last year, and I rebuilt the house last winter: (URL) not finished though, because I could not find a solution for making (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) Well, there's always this: (URL) been able to modify it to use a 6 x 6 radar dish instead of the 4 x 4. I don't have instructions, but and MPD can be found here: (URL) alternative that I have done can be found here: (URL) The pictures leave a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Closing airlocks
|
| (...) As cool as the 8x8 radar dish hatches look, placing them so they swing outwards is a major engineering mistake, since you'd have higher pressure pushing it open instead of closed. Of course, that's just a hatch, not a full airlock. I think the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Secure Archway position
|
| (URL) An archway is secured at dawn by a Clone trooper unit> without any incident in preparation for an assault at the Separatist forces. A squad of ARC troopers appear to have a special mission to undertake well ahead of the advancing Republic (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Millyard model to cover 2,000 square feet, Sponsored by NELUG
|
| "Erik Varszegi" <erik.varszegi@ameri....lego.com> wrote in message news:I5LoyH.1DJD@lugnet.com... (...) have (...) months (...) construction, it (...) all (...) that (...) we (...) <snipped press release> (...) mine. Fantastic news Erik, Minilands (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| (...) Hello Joakim Olsson, thanks for your compliments, and I've got to say: you made quit a nice building using lattice fences and headlight bricks. But I agree with you on the windows becoming too bulky. If you could get rid of the bulky bricks, (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Re: sneak previews of ottawa train show
|
| Great stuff! I'm planning on visiting the show this weekend. I'm really looking forward to it. It will be my first Lego-related event, as small as it may be :-) DJ "deborah higdon" <higdon-leblond@rogers.com> wrote in message (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | sneak previews of ottawa train show
|
| this saturday & sunday, oct 16, 17, parlugment participates in its second local train show. (URL) building all summer & into the fall, i've completed some mocs for the show. among them are an 18-hole mini-putt golf course, inspired by my 12-yr-old (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX)
| | | | | Re: My newest Mecha: The Judge
|
| Frank, I was looking through your Brickshelf Gallery again, and I gotta say that the (URL) "Jugde"> really is one of my favs, of yours. (URL) It really is interesting and the construction is off the hook! e (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Vignette - Admiral's Quarters
|
| The Admiral has been locked inside his swanky cabin so long, I think the poor old fellow is going a little crazy. But, at least he's got a nice room to go nuts in. (Heck, insanity is a great way to pass the time!) ;-) (URL) -Mike "Count Blockula" (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !!
| | | | | Closing airlocks
|
| This has probably turned up before, but I wanted to know how people recommend that closing airlocks should be created. I may not use any of your ideas, but I would like to know what techniques there are. I am interested particularly in airlocks that (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: lattice windows
|
| snip (...) I think it looks great! Here is a not finished house the used another solution: (URL) used the "headlight piece" to do it. The windows got to small and bulky so I abandoned the idea and rebuilt the whole house, because I wanted the house (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
| | | | | Re: Ice Cream Shop
|
| I didn't spell Graeters correctly. Their main web site is here: (URL) article about the location I'm talking about is here: (URL) believe this is a picture of the location I'm thinking about: (URL) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Ice Cream Shop
|
| (...) Very nice. It reminds me of a local ice cream shop that's also in an older building. It's a Graters here in Cincinnati, OH. Everyone who's lived in the Cincinnati area knows about Graters. They still make their ice cream by hand. They were (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)
| | | | | Birch reworked
|
| Hello! While I was dedusting some old MOC (Boy, was that necessary!) the birch collapsed. It's a somewhat gracile structure. Looking at what it had looked like before I asked myself: Is that what a birch really lokks like? I answered it myself, (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Pyramid building
|
| I've finally made pictures of my (almost ;-) finished pyramid. I've used slopes everywhere now, ecxept for the top. Also the tiles are now all in tan. Here are two deeplinks: (URL) me know what you think! thanks and best regards Daan Bargerbos (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.ancient)
| | | | | lattice windows
|
| Using the lattice windows for church buildings often gave me the feeling of coming up with too small or too low windows. Looking for solutins I came up with three variations. I. With this picture in mind: (URL) can help me out where this one came (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: Does Cap'n Ahab have a vertical, orange stripe?
|
| (...) Maybe other minifigs have been using his head as an orange juicer. It's enough to turn anyone to a life of crime. (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
| | | | | Library Scenes
|
| After seeing the great library-themed creations from (URL) Hietbrink> and (URL) Hoffman>, I was motivated to take pictures of a couple of MOCs based on scenes from the library where I work: (2 URLs) I'd love to know what you think (especially any (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: Does Cap'n Ahab have a vertical, orange stripe?
|
| (...) I bought two of these sets and my Capt figs also have the orange stripe. When I first saw it, immediately I thought, hmmmmmm must be a misprint. Even when I use my imagination to the best of its ability, I refuse to considered it a scar. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
| | | | | Re: Looking for ideas on using blank "minifig heads"
|
| (...) Ooh, that brings up an even better idea. The black ones could be used as part of a Star Wars: The Magic of Myth tour, where various notable outfits were placed on near-black manaquins. The trickiest one to reproduce, of course, would be the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Does Cap'n Ahab have a vertical, orange stripe?
|
| Hello! (...) It's Captain Ahab after all. He is meant to have a scarface. I suppose the orange stripe is there on purpose. Bye Jojo (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
| | | | | Does Cap'n Ahab have a vertical, orange stripe?
|
| Out of this set <set:7045 "Hovercraft Hideout">, this minifig head ("(URL) had a vertical, orange stripe running down its left (i.e., "dexter") side. So, I called LEGO Consumer Affairs and let them know what was wrong ("He's got an extremely (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
| | | | | Re: It's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . .
|
| (...) It's a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. A tribute for Christopher Reeve that brought a tear to my eye was over at PVP.com Anyway, nicely done. Dave K (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Spiderbot...
|
| (...) Hi Dave, I don't think they're from any official sets. I got them from a Red Letter Days event at Legoland Windsor some time ago. The parts were in a selection of sweepings from the model shop floor. Pete (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | It's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . .
|
| Superman! (2 URLs) Christopher Reeve played a hero on screen but was even more heroic in his life. Here's my little tribute. I can't take any credit for the fig design, BTW. I've seen others use that exact same combination. Bruce (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !!
| | | | | Re: The Grim Reeper's got a new ride!
|
| (...) Mmmmmm, skulls. Your Lord and Master, 3GA (URL) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Looking for ideas on using blank "minifig heads"
|
| (...) They're good for making minifigs from faceless corporations (especially the black). (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: The Grim Reeper's got a new ride!
|
| (...) Well, considering it's almost Death on wheels, I think it's pretty darn cool! It's good to see you building..been a while. Or I've been asleep. Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Spiderbot...
|
| (...) Ooooo, cool! Where did you pick up those nifty pieces in dark grey? Hinge Bar 2 with 3 Fingers and Top Stud (2433): (URL) Minifig Signal Holder (3900): (URL) I see a couple of 'em on BrickLink I guess... were these released in an actual set? (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: The Grim Reeper's got a new ride!
|
| (...) What do I think? This little guy is just plain sarcopha-licious. Happy Halloween, Brian (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX)
| | | | | The Grim Reeper's got a new ride!
|
| For the Halloween contest at the last BayLUG meeting, I built this little MOC in a couple hours. (4 URLs) Let me know what you think! --Bram (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX) !
|
|
