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(URL) Philcon 2004 Web Site>> 67th annual Philadelphia Science Fiction Convention - Dec. 10th-12th 2004 I traveled to Philadelphia to display at Philcon along with Phillip Thorne of DevaLug. This was great fun and gave Lego Fans a presence at a Sci (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Robo Platoon MOC's
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(...) For real, though...and in some different colors! Lego, are you out there listening? (...) Thanks for the comments. The red one came out pretty cool, so I rewarded it with a lovely dark grey Katana, courtesy of a "Stikfas" set... Later, Chris (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robo Platoon MOC's
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(...) Thanks for the kind words! Chris (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New mosaic: Portrait of 3 boys
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(...) Almost looks like a simple version of Pick a Brick at Sean's house! :) -Bryan (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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| | Re: New mosaic: Portrait of 3 boys
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(...) Well, since I have a background as a graphic artist, I actually use Photoshop to mess with the color balance, brightness, & contrast, as well as to reduce the color count and fine-tune the diffusion. I then make each color a Photoshop "layer" (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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| | Re: Candle
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(...) Merry Christmas, -Brendan (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: New mosaic: Portrait of 3 boys
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(...) Nicely done in such a small sapce. Did you use the (URL) Lugnet Mosaic Maker>, or a program of your own devise? In this (URL), it looks like you have only specific colors being shown on your laptop. Also can you give some details on your (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) When I first was this on Brickshelf (before you posted here), I thought it was a new set (and franchise-endorsment) from LEGO. I was amazed by how great it looked. You really got the perfect look for it! About your question, I'd be glad to (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Robo Platoon MOC's
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(URL) These are great Chris. The use of those pnumatic tees is awesome. Hopefully awesome enough to convice Lego to incorporate them in some sets in similar fashion....cough cough I am particuarily fond of the red one. (it's the sword, I'm a sucker (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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| | Re: Robo Platoon MOC's
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(...) I saw these on Brickshelf and came looking for your post to compliment you. Fantastic. I'm gonna start putting Mecas into my games, and I think I shall start with your designs!! Matt (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: My first MOC in "bley"....
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(...) Hi John, and now imagine that the hooks are actually done in SNOT technique! And think somewhat further: the trashcan will surely be filled with all kind of kitchen SCHLEIM sooner or later.... Thanks LEGO for being every day a new toy! Thanks (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Spider Mecha
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(...) Ah, ha. I see it now. The loop is on the handle of the metal detector, creating stress, and helps keeps your legs where you want them. Of course they may not be providing that much stress at all, but still looks very nice. Very cool trick. I'm (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robo Platoon MOC's
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Oops... (URL) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Spider Mecha
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(...) they are the same tube as in this crashcouch (URL) -p (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Robo Platoon MOC's
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Hello all, I was recently at TRU, and came across a new designer set called "Robo Platoon". It was along the same lines as the original "Mini-Bots" set that lego offered last year. So, I bought one, because I have to support Lego's continued (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New mosaic: Portrait of 3 boys
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Hi, everyone! In early November 2004, a woman commissioned me to create a mosaic of her children as a gift for her husband. (2 URLs) Read all about it on MOCpages.> The mosaic is about 3.5 feet wide and 2 feet tall, and uses about 7000 or 8000 (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Spider Mecha
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(...) That's a pretty sweet little mech. Are those hoses around where the legs meet the body? Very fun and cool looking. Looks like a blast to play with. Cross posting to .mecha Mark Neumann (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Candle
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(...) Hi Larry - check out his related readme here: (URL) apparently written a Linux based image generator. Ed (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Candle
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(...) That's a really nice animation! and it doesn't weigh very much for what you get. Tell us how you animated it... just a bunch of separate renders that you then stitched together or did you use POV or ? FWIW the announcement probably should have (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Teeny tiny mini-mecha
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(...) I liked your scene with this tiny mech terrorizing a tiny cityscape. That's a scene I would not have the parts to do, for my minifig scale mechs. (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Couple Bryce Rollins models built up and uploaded.
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Very nice Brian (and Bryce). The Hind is my personal fave. It is always cool to see people's take at multi color camoflague. cheers Magnus (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Demon hover drop ship MOC
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Hi all, My name is Magnus Lauglo, some of you may know me from the castlehead newsgroup or remember me from BrickFests past. Recently though, Rick Hallman's Hover Vehicle contest gave me inspiration to lay down my sword and Black Falcon's shield and (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Cycloplin: a one-man airship
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Replying to all at once, a custom carried over from .space: (...) Thanks John. I got the idea half from my imagination, half from the Christmas display in Tower City (Cleveland) About the hat, the credit for that should go to Kevin Heckel, (...) (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: lego factory contest question
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Cool. I really like that model. That set was my second "big" LEGO set as a kid (after 487 Space Cruiser) as a kid and was the basis for hours and hours of play. Wouldn't it be cool if they did a "micro-legends" line and rebuilt a bunch of these (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: lego factory contest question
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(...) Snip (...) Wow, someone wanted to vote for one of my models! Unfortunately, I accidentally uploaded the wrong file. I will be re-submitting it for next week's voting. I deleted the incorrect entry, but it is still being shown on the site for (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | lego factory contest question
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Hi all, I wanted to vote for this MOC by ClassicSmiley: (2 URLs) But on lego.com, that one shows up corrupted: <javascript:void window.open('/eng/fa...top=30');> I voted for it anyway, but wonder if my vote will be discounted when (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Even more microscale MOCS
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(...) Dude, I say if you are going to keep doing these ROCKING creations, hog away. Spotlighted, and thanks for sharing. (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Cycloplin: a one-man airship
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Hey Kevin, Great MOC! You should consider entering this in the "Da Vinci" category in the Colossal Castle Contest on Classic-Castle.com. Bruce (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Even more microscale MOCS
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Hi all Don't mean to hog this newsgroup, but I thought you might want to see some more of my creations. I've really gotten into this microscale concept. Please LMKWYT. Mansion (more experimenting with the fountain, and a double staircase): (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) There might be some drool on the model, but it would probably be mine! Glue fumes, you know? Does strange things........ Dang, I'm drooling now! Need a tissue..... Bill (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) Thanks Derek! The piece count isn't too high. The majority of the bricks are from the brown brick service pack with some brown plate from Legoland pic-a-brick thrown in. But unfortunately I can't sell them. With copyrighted images I can make (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) Yes sir, you are correct! I was talking about the turntable, and none were available on bricklink. Although I think a few have made it into the hands of the general public. Not mine unfortunately! Bill (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Couple Bryce Rollins models built up and uploaded.
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(...) Brian, Great pictures. Bryce's models are great. Don't stop at the AC-130, I need to see you do his B-52 in ABS. Haven't spoken with him in a while. Hope all is well with everyone in this forum. I've only made his A-7 so far. Still (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) wow, this is pretty durned amazing. The whole look and feel of taz is perfect, you expect him to bob up and down while panting! why didn't you put drool comin out of his mouth? -mark (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) Looks great--if the piece count (and hence price) is low enough, that would probably be a big seller for you. Of course, that's just a guess on my part, for all I know you wouldn't sell a single one! Derek (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Cycloplin: a one-man airship
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Patches! Beautiful! Man, I am so loving these medieval-tech style MOCs - I must now make one for myself! And dude - the patches are inspired! They are pure genius! Pure excellence of the highest degree! Now... ROLL FOR INITIATIVE!! -Lenny (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: Cornered roofs
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(...) Thats the one I was thinking of, although not the pic. Here's another pic (URL) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) I agree. (with the "have no idea" part anyway! :-) ) I think Bill is talking about turntables as he said: (...) I would guess he means in particular this part: (URL) in brown. (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Taz
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(...) I thought about administering my own list (which you could do by having an alias for a bunch of addresses) but I chose to use a Yahoo group. It works well enough for what I want it for. See groups.yahoo.com for more info on starting a group. (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Taz
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(URL) made in brown? Not available to general public? Bricklink has 55 lots available for sale mate. ;-) I have no idea what people are talking about, really! :-D Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde "Bill Vollbrecht" <mwv1970@juno.com> wrote in message (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture)
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