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(...) Monstrobo....sounds like a Hungarian Gulag....devourer of souls, and solar systems... Brian I can finally use the adjective Epic in the truest sense of the word. This thing is quite the Trojan Mech, you could fit a small army in there, or any (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) dang! it's about time you showed up with another moc (or perhaps, GIANT moc)! not that i was getting tired of looking at your dark gundams, but i wasn't sure if you were still building mecha--it's been so long. i was truly floored by your (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Heh, normally I keep quiet when Pixelego gets mentioned and such, but given that one of the sample images from the original post was of Winona Ryder (and one of my favorite WR pics, at that), I felt I'd throw out a few samples from Pixelego for (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Here are some technique tidbits: The torso is built around the main gun and the structure needed to extend it. This was a very fun part to design. The gun is mounted on a backing which is two bricks thick. Little 1x2 slider tabs extend horizontally (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's awesome! Once again you've created another brilliant alternate MOC from a designer set. I'm running out of complimentary adjectives to use. Simply amazing! Please keep building and sharing these with us. I love the operational details (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Cool. Thoa I have to say, the "stairs" appear as more of a ramp than steps to me. Mostly that is because Lego is so blocky, that when I see slight blockiness I guess I let my eyes smooth it out. Anyway, maybe its just me. Love the MOC thoa. (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Joe. Those sponsons (the winglets along the bottom of the hull) were a big kludge...I didn't have enough corner slopes to do what I really wanted. Next time I'll use triangular plates on the ends! I'll try that dihedral idea also, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jan-05, to lugnet.build)
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(...) You'll have to excuse my lack of words, I just found out my jaw dropped on the floor somewhere. I... I want one! Terry (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Isn't that just using the "studs-up" technique instead of "studs forward"? IIRC I think the Lugnet Mosaic Maker does that too-- unless maybe you're talking about a more advanced dithering algorithm? IIRC Eric Harshbarger's PixeLego program had (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Like the shoulders? WOW! (...) Very, very sweet. I particuarily appreciate how the doors close once weapons are deployed on the back pods. The main gun looks seamless once all the way deployed. Too bad that front panel can't get stored inside (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Brian! I have not seen you post for a while. Incredible Gundam. I think all your other Gundams need to join forces to take on this guy. Can it do any poses? How is its articulation? I would like to hear about the new construction (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That was done JUST with 4403 parts? Rockin! Designer sets rock and that's one of my faves. You've packed an amazing amount of detail into that build and it does look like a variant on the real F all right. (although red paint would play havoc (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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This time another alternate model of the 4403 set: (URL) This F44-03 is inspired by the F-14 and the idea of the jet in the official 4403 building instructions. The wings are linked and can be folded or unfolded by pulling or pushing the grey slopes (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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I poureth over thy gallery. My thoughts to follow. For now, OMG! WOWOWOWOOWOWOW *faint e (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) used a lot of new construction techniques for this evil, corrupted version of Giant Robo. It's an anti-robo robo, a Monstrobo. It was all about rounded shapes and gigantic concealed weapons - so giant that it looks like they couldn't possibly (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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Nice work Roy, and welcome back. It'll take me some time to absorb all these, but I'm enjoying my first glance at them. I quite like (URL) this one.> The octagon piece is your friend. (URL) This one> seems rude but funny. Peace and octagons, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mosaic, Corey Sanders wrote: Snip (...) Are you willing to share your methods with us? I would be most interested in the process as I was also frustrated with the programs and attempts I made, and finally just gave up and did it (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) What she said! Meanwhile, if you just want to test posting and play with FTX and stuff, you can use lugnet.off-topic.test for that. (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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A year ago I saw the large Mona Lisa LEGO mosaic in person. I really wanted to be able to create something like that... without printing out an image and creating a LEGO mosaic pixel for stud. I was just never satisfied with computer programs that (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to Lugnet Phil. When you have some pics of your mosaics, please share the link. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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hello. I'm a newby to lugnet and mosaics and just testing how to post messages :) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Hey y'all, I've been pretty much caught-up in a frenzy of various things going-on in my life, so...hence the absence since July or August (not that anyone noticed...*sniffle*...the curse of being a former lurker). Anyway, I've got a swarm of new (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I used the web mosaic maker to create the basic image ((URL) although, after it generated the image, I cleaned it up a great amount. After it was cleaned up, I switched between photoshop, and ldraw while I drew all the pieces in ldraw. I spent (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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In lugnet.general, Alvin Brant wrote: (snipped) Wow. So what are the non LEGO things in it? The weights, obviously, and I'm assuming the string. The wires from the control switches on the 9V train controller and the snakecable covering them, (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jan-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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No further entries will be taken in the Military Hover Contest. Thank you for all those that participated and expect to have a result soon, on Wednesday January 5th. Thanks again. Rick. (20 years ago, 1-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Nice job! Very eye-catching. Pretty huge for a first try. (and I like seeing my Santa in the back) :) Corey (20 years ago, 1-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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nice job. Thought about using "quarter round" bricks on the corners to mimic a playing card shape? eric (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) I'd say dark bley would resemble the lines best, or maybe regular dark grey. Good luck with this project, I look forward to seeing it done! -Matthew Sklar (20 years ago, 1-Jan-05, to lugnet.build)
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I was just looking at the "dots" of the monster thread of "Re: A Community Problem (Was: Re: 10152 Update)" and I think I'll build it in LEGO® elements! (URL) probably turn it on it's side though for stability and to easily add to it should it need (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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(...) I know about that. I have several dead projects, and some that may never see the light of day :) (...) matched up one to one? (...) Heh, I get that from my husband all the itme (that my creations should be smaller). Very nice job for your (...) (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) I tried to build each piece of the puzzle as straightforward as possible. The 3x3 plate without corner was not in the first (MLCad) version. I wanted something to stick out slightly (to come closer to the shape of a sphere), without using an (...) (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Pretty Cool! Thanks for sharing. Also, your site is one of the top referrers to LDraw.org. Thanks for the traffic. -Orion (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Neat stuff. I am a fan of the door rail part as I think it is quite versatile. It is an interesting compromise you made, using that part and the 3x3 plate with corner cut off but otherwise restricting yourself to non rounded, non sloped, full (...) (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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I love it! The design and colors are perfect, and the build looks great. I'd love to see pics of it when it's on the wall. -Elroy (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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I first saw a Lego mosaic during the master builder tryouts about a year ago (no, I wasn't a finalist), and thought it was pretty cool. I had the simple idea then to make an ace of spades mosaic, but I never really got around to it. Then in early (...) (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Spotlighted, excellent work! Happy New Year to you, as well. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) man oh, man your moc's rock! i must say you are the master of fuchikoma/tachikoma. i've always contemplated making my own, but they would never measure up to yours. my favorite has got to be the hurricane mk II. i love how you made the (...) (20 years ago, 31-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all, 1) In April I designed a LEGO-version of the wooden puzzle-cube (in MLCad). (URL) 2) In May it was followed by the spherical version of that very same puzzle (also in MLCad). (URL) 3) When I got back from Billund with lots of tan and brown (...) (20 years ago, 30-Dec-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, FTX) !
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Greetings, I have a little something to share with you. It is of course, my entry for (URL) the current CCC contest.> (URL) Do click the image, there is more there than meets the eye. (URL) Look closer, there are a few details of which I am quite (...) (20 years ago, 30-Dec-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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