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(...) Ah ha! Look no further. Any plans for a Mayor? (my fav character) Just imagine the fun there by doing a graduation scene. yeah. You could do any host of the demons as well. How about Jasimine? How about Ben/Glory? Making me think of doing a (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hmm, I guess I'm alone in my nerdy and somewhat disturbing devotion to these tv shows. My quest for a Buffy buddy continues. Anyhoo, I bought a new printer a few days ago and made some progress with these guys while snowed in here in NJ. I just have (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) It's interesting that you would mention that the front section looks like it could detach. Actually the front section, the back section, and each of the three mech bays are separate modules connected by technic pins. However, I reinforced the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I saw (URL) Evan Willnow's> James Bond models recently and decided that I had better get my ol' (URL) "Little Nellie"> MOC on the 'Net fast! (URL) Bond fans will know that this is the autogyro from the movie "You Only Live Twice". I created this (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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(URL) Enjoy! -Duane (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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Yo! Yo! Yo! The kid is back, y'all and I got some goodies for all of my lugnet fam!!! Check out my first slew of posts to brickshelf: (URL) of the MOC's contained therein are of Belville scale structures construced out of either Harry Potter or (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.harrypotter) !!
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(...) That was my thought as well---it swells up right before it barfs! ;] Great work! If there were a way to make that upper "corner" of the puke into less of a corner, that would be the only change I'd make. It looks a little blocky (pun not (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Couple of Comments: Love the forward section, looks like it could detach and connect on to other vehicles. The detailing and curviture to the front gives it a smooth connection to the hanger portion. I don't think the mechs are too small. (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Not just coincidence, it was pretty much inspired by all arguments going on at the moment, hence the "silver lining" comment. (...) People seem obsessed with the scale. I knew when I was building it that it was a pretty huge monitor, but I (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) HAHAHAHAHAHA! That's a funny MOC! It couldn't have come at a more appropriate time than this either... the chatter levels of garbage are very high this time. Also, I think its good that the vignette is larger in scale to the fig... it adds a (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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I absolutely love it! I am such a Bond fan. I've been thinking about doing some Bond MOCs, and am a bit jealous that you beat me to it. I bought the rerelease of the Breezeway Cafe specifically to get the waiter torso, to make Bond in a tux. And, (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hey, The monitor is a bit huge, but the shape is really nice. I like your mouse solution particularly. Bruce (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Yea, new rule. If you want to express something controversial on lugnet, then do it using bricks, rather than words. :) -Alfred (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) (snipped image) Evan, great MOCs. The Rolls is my favorite. KR (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Tim, That is great. And I know exactly what that feels like. Last week, a coworker and I got buried in 6 feet of code vomit. The monitor is a little big for MF scale but that's OK, it's very nicely made and believable. KR (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(URL) Every cloud has a silver lining. ...Oh wait I guess that's a comment isn't it ;) Cheers Tim (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Silly me, I missed your post. Thanks for the Link. Shame you don't have a S.P.E.C.T.R.E. website to back it up like Evan does with is LEGO07 site though. You super-villian-wannabe you. You probably don't even like persian cats. That's why (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) All three of these are good, but Tapatio is my favorite. It's got the visual impact of an all-red color scheme, the proportions are good and "beefy", articulation and posability are excellent, and it's got character. I'm especially impressed (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Compressed air can either be expensive (from the little cans) or sometimes has traces of oil in it from the compressor. What I have had good luck with are camelhair brushes. If you buy makeup brushes it is sometimes possible to get rounded (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Congratulations, this is an amazing achievement! I've been seeing "Johnny's" progress on Brickshelf from time to time. It would be cool to see this one in person, to get the full effect of the massive scale. I even picked up some good (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That Rolls is awesome! The building instructions are very nice. Cross posted to .Adventurers. -Elroy (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for sharing these! I especially liked the Phantom and have snagged a copy of your pdf... (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Err...Ummm...did you miss something, Mark? I did that last week: (URL) By the way, love the Bond MOCs. As you can see, I have a particular affinity for the genre, though from the other side :) Adrian (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hehe, allllllRIght! There's some huge potential for MOCs here. Are you planning on doing viginettes? I'd presonally love to see a Bond minifig on the table with the lazer coming to get him. ("No Mr. Bond. I expect you to DIE!") Or perhaps the scene (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) small snip. Evan, Went over to the link above and was expecting some pics and a small set of instructions....but got a lot more! You did a great job on building the models, but the best things were what you wrote about how you built each (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Not next, but I did just get a Lego Supercar (Set 8880) just to convert to an Aston Martin DB5. Obviously, that will be a much larger project and may take some time. (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Brian, I thought this creation was a hoot. For several reasons it reminded me why I do this in the first place. You built a mech just because you wanted to and grow with it. Good for you! The legs are thin, could be filled in with brick or (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) Looks like a good start. Is an Aston Martin next? (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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I have posted three of my James Bond Lego models at CommanderBond.net The models posted so far are the Lotus Sub from The Spy Who Loved Me, the Moon Buggy from Diamonds Are Forever, and the Rolls Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger. I have included (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) David, I managed to create a cockpit (URL), however, it's a little cramped in there :) (...) Thanks... although "Papa" is definitely headed for a makeover. (...) This one's a toughy... a longer snout may look funny when in robot mode, and as (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) PlatforMechABDI/1.jpg>> (...) Brian, I'm really not a fan of the ED-209 type mechs, but even then, this one isn't so bad. If you wanna continue to go in this direction, I suggest that you try some variation with your legs... I mean, try making (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for your comment. It's all so true and I'm glad you do understand that. Building with a limited parts collection asks a lot of strong design decisions. Especially when building Technic in which there is so many basic stuff, parts can be (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks 'brother' Jeff! We're on a mission to show the potential of designersets. I've seen the many creations you made with the 4100 set. Building alternate models is so much fun, don't you think?! Nathanael (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I too, say thank you. I'm hoping there will be several new sculpture kits introduced this year. There are only 5 sculpture kits currently for sale at S@H (in the US anyhow). With the Statue of Libery, Mini Figure, and several others selling (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hi Bruce Thank you for your feedback. I'll try to make some movies and post them. Steven (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Brian! One thing you'll notice that is different between ball joint and gear driven mechs is the range of motion using gears is very linear. That being the case, balance will now be a larger factor in building than it ever was before. My personal (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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Hi all, I have added a page to my website containing a few examples of mosaics that can be made out of LEGO or ministeck (mainly ministeck-enthousiasts have asked me about it). Every now and then I will try to add new examples to this page. It is (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(...) --snip-- good idea,I have a lot of hinge plates in my depot. So I will give a try. -------- (...) -- snip -- Yes the 4x plates are really "stressed" turning around the wheels. I think the combination of both, smaller plates and re-arangeing (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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Dear lugnet.build.mecha, After reading about the (URL) Beesch> and particularly some of the response and encouragement I received (URL) here> I decided that I would give Mech building a try. Of course, the one particular item that amazed me the most (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) The drop bay is one continuous walk-through section. There's not a lot of space (a little over four studs in width), but would be plenty for a minifig dropmaster. I commented elsewhere that I ran out of creativity when it came to the interior. (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I think there's a parallel between building mechs and building cargo ships, because the inside (either the joint tech or the cargo space) dictates what you can do with the outside. Thanks for the comments, Mark, glad you liked it! (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (Blush), thanks! And I agree with you about Mark's "Pioneer". I just checked his gallery again, and I think you could maybe park my "Aggressor" inside the cargo container. (...) I actually thought carefully about those white curved slopes. I (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The top turret was kind of a doodle that just turned out really well. (I shoulda showed you guys the turret that came in second place and got scrapped--yuck!) (...) I dunno about that. Looking at your Brickshelf folder, you've obviously got (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Don't sell yourself short. :) Creating good models with a limited selection of parts is an artform... if you ask me. With a large (I hesistate to use the word 'unlimited') selection of parts even an average builder can likely create more or (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Nathanael Kuipers wrote: SNIP (...) DUDE! that rocks! Long live 4100 (& drooling to get 4883!) Jeff (brother in creator set alternate models) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hi Stefan, I've seen bits and pieces of this as you've posted them to Brickshelf, but it's great the see Johnny in all his glory. I can't wait to see this completed. I hope that eventually you're able to post movies of him in action. Bruce (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Perhaps switching to 2x plates instead of 4x for the tread surfaces would help - this would help to smooth the curve around the wheels, at the cost of almost doubling the number of hinges you would need to add. Otherwise, love this MOC. Great (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) You might find that spreading the hinge plates wider on the tread shoes will help. Having them near the centre increases the "twisting" effect if there are forces near the edge of the shoes. Also, having 3 per shoe instead of 2 may help - mine (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well Stefan, I try to do my best to come up with alternate models my own because often I'm not really impressed by the official ones. So if you say that the LEGO designers need to work harder I won't disagree with that... ;-) Nathanael (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I'm glad you've enjoyed it! Hopefully the models inspire people and make them enthusiastic. I hope too some designers will notice them. ;-) Nathanael (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Allen, It seems this creation got some attention and actually I'm a bit surprised. I didn't expect this to happen on a community where I see so many fabulous work of true LEGO artists. To stick with a limited parts selection is indeed (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Thomas, In my opinion my models just show some of the many possiblities what could be made with a designerset. They're mainly to stimulate people to build MOCs, that's probably why LEGO called them designersets. ;-) But if it will (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Too good??! There's always space for improvements, but I just do my best Paul. Hmm interesting thought that TLC consults with me on the parts selection. Would be nice ofcourse... :-D But if this would be the case it's not completely fair to (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) WOW! This is the first I've seen of your 'designer alternates' and so I've just spent a highly enjoyable jaunt through your Brickshelf folders. Fabulous work which shows just what Lego is all about - I hope some of the designer set design (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mark Thanks for your feedback. Yes, treads are working, but moving is rather bumpy. Because of the construction of the treads and the huge overall weight they easily broke up. I'll give my best to make little movies and post it here. First (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Thank you for your feedback and for adding my post to .technic. Yes it's true, moving is pretty jerky and because of the huge overall weight the treads will broke up .relatively often. Maybe I'll think about another kind of treads but I'll (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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Hey man. Cool ship. Gotta question though. Is the drop bay one continous walk through section or 3 walled off individual ones? I can't tell by the pictures. I noticed some people think the suits are too small for the bays but it seems spacious (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The cargo bay turned out to be a little more spacious than those power suits required. I'm kicking around the idea of building a trio of bigger mechs that fill the space. I'm glad you liked it, Dan. I hope that cap ship you previewed is coming (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm glad you enjoyed the dropship, Scott. I assume that it would fly around by means of a point-source graviton generator, so it wouldn't need vectored thrust or aerodynamic lift (they're not engines, they're generators of some kind). Given (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I know what you mean about trying to finish that dropship. My first attempt at this one was completely scrapped and I started over. I know what you mean about the size of the missile boxes too. I finished them and realized they were way too (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I knew I left somebody out! While I wasn't looking at the Sword of Michael while building, you can't deny the similarity. Must have been a subliminal influence--how insidious. No one expects the Galactic Inquisition! (...) I thought since they (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi Steven I remember seeing this a while back and thinking it wasn't even Lego, until I looked closer, woof. Woof, woof. And not only is it a great model but then you roboticized it as well. Cool. I can't wait to see when your done. This will be (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> (...) I think it's righteous. It's hard to make something like this that doesn't look blah. You did a good job creating the look of a functional and not boring to look at, drop ship. Right on man. The colors didn't desturb me, I always (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hello Nathanael! I'm so glad you posted this pic/link for people to see. I saw it earlier today on Brickshelf and was hoping that it would get the attention it deserves. I'm a big fan of your all of your work, not just this model. I hope when (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) I've added .technic to the groups cos I think they'll like it over there too! Can't wait to see the finished robot - I remember Short Circuit from when I was a kid. One question I have, how smoothly does it move on those treads? I found my (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow! Looks great! You're too good at this. You take the "What would you make?" thing to the next level. You make alternates that look like they could have been the main model. Tell the truth, does TLC consult with you on the parts selection (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Amazing work on all your alternate models. Wow! If not full-blown instructions, have you considered doing pics of your model during construction/deconstruction? I know I wouls love to try out some of your designs so I could see them in my (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Really impressive for a limited parts pallette. Is this an official alternate model? Or just proof that Lego's alternate designers need to work harder? :^) -Stefan- (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Before I continue building alternate models of the new designersets I still wanted to build another one of the 'old' 4100 Maximum Wheels designerset. I tried to use as many bricks of the set as I could and this is the result: (URL) (Click the pic to (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) The eyes, while not planned did give a fun look and feel to the scene. It gives the feel that "mom" is not too happy. (...) Overall thank you for the compliments. I did enjoy working on this vignette. I have a couple of more planned in this (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Johnny five IS alive - first MOC
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hello all After a long building time (uncounted houres during one and a half year) I finally assembled my Johnny Five robot the first time. This was a great feeling looking to the robot and I will share this with you.I found a lot of inspiration on (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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(...) Keith, you crazy bastard! (That's what I call the "straight forward smack") Your stuff is freaking insanely unbelievable. It's really two fold... on one hand you have these amazing large-scale, very detailed MOCs which people spend literally (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Kyle, I like the color scheme, the lifting doors, the weapons array, and the engine are neat, but I've got a few issues, and they have nothing to do with your building style or how it looks--it's more of a few technical/physics/science-based (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Kyle this is magnificent! I love the overall shape and the weapons/detailing. Along with Mark N.'s dropship, this is one of the few ships that looks cool and carries huge cargo. As always, I'm very impressed and somewhat humbled by your work. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Tourette's I think it is. But I have to wonder how it is you know these things? (...) That would rock, but.... he's already got dibs on the Bible (GOD told me so, so it must be true!) so you'd need another "holy book" to do... hmm... I know, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow, Kyle. That's rather amazing. I'd have to say my favorite part would be the top gun turret. I've always been partial to Mladen's square barrel. I do agree with Daniel that it needs more front boosters. But, then again, who am I to talk? I can't (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(2 URLs) www.newircusers.com> should answer any questions you might have about setup. Now get in there! :) Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No, the trans-green glass building is a douche-hostel for traveling douchebags. (...) Garden? Garden!? Now you're just provoking me. (...) This is perhaps your one and only valid point...I thought about posting it to .Town because as you (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Andrew, thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post them. I don't think I'm quite there yet with the futuristic architecture...the reich was always supposed to be much more near-future than PCS and the rest of the themes. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Keith, So yesterday morning i was finally able to go thru the pics at fullsize. Granted it took a good 45 minutes on our slow computer that uses dialup but it was worth it. ;-) Anyway, I hadn't replied before now cause I didn't think it (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You bet! I think its fanatastic, although I had to go browse on the www for pictures as I was totally unfamiliar with the original and couldn't believe the model wasn't heavily over-decorated. As it turns out, the model may be a tad on the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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In lugnet.build.schleim, Ross Crawford wrote: snip snip 8< (...) So, That's why I almost never see this kind of construction anywhere else. But, I seriously doubt that's gonna make anyone cry in any way, shape, or form. Anyway, watch for Scleimballs (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Judy, some really nice work there...I got to see this in person at the WAMALUG meeting this past weekend and was very impressed with level of detail that you maintained. Some clever work is in this that probably isn't apparent, suh (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) This thing is pretty nice. It bothers me that it doesn't have any thruster pods or engines at the front, but your techsplanation for that is acceptable. It strikes me as a sort of space-only vessel, and looks pretty good for that. Missiles are (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This is pretty darn good Kyle. I was looking forward to this dropship since a while ago you mentioned you were working on one. You did not disappoint. I most say you have done a great job with the “rugged, let’s get these boys down” look. The (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey Eric! (...) I can see the foundrydx influence. I think that was a good place to start. I never really got into those creations other than "eye candy" because minifigs did not seem to be able to use them. I am a big fan of getting those (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Mark,The "War of the Worlds" TV series that was broadcast in the early 90s' that was loosely based on the classic film was my inspiration for using that element as an eye. I've used it throughout the past 5 or 6 conceptual phases of (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Stop talking about my thrusters, Kyle, I'm sensitive about that ;) Although there have been only a handlful of mecha-style dropships this is clearly one of the best. As I mentioned on my MOCpages review, I like the salad-bar approach you took to the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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This summer I built a team of power-armor mercenaries, and I wanted to build them a ship to get to the battlefield with, and here it (finally) is: (3 URLs) Click any pick for the Brickshelf gallery, or click (URL) here> for the Mocpage. I looked at (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Scott, that is really SAD (Studs Are Down). I think it may make everyone SOB (Studs On Bottom) now. ROSCO (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) I really like the organic look to it. Sorry, nothing constructive here! Great job. E. (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've changed the axe since (the blades now taper in). As for the upper thighs, it's something I've applied to my newer mechs, but I'm leaving this one be for sentimental purposes! (...) Yup... this one will definitely get an overhaul :) (...) (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Can you SNOT-build w/o SNOT-elements? Can an entire MOC be built with ordinary bricks, plates, and slopes without a single stud pointing up? Especially a house? If you want to find out, then I invite you to the House Of Schleim! It's a house, but (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Here's a microscale battleship (aka Maritime Museum) that I was working on as a Factory entry. It was rejected within hours of being uploaded :( but thought I'd share it here! The hull shaping is 1/2 plate offset SNOT with sliding tiles to (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.boats, FTX) !!
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(...) Thanks... I've actually never seen the FSS anime, but again, on Foundrydx.com he built one, "Temple", that was influenced by that show. And my mech was inspired by his. I thought it would be cool to do a single color mech. (...) This is where (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for checking them out Scott. I hope to get my new stuff on here soon :) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah Paul's creations are amazing. To Paul, I bet there isn't a single piece that he finds useless! He manages to put detail into every corner of his "scenes". And he builds in all sorts of scales! I think my favourite is the Le Grand (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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SNIPPY LOL! (no kidding, I really did LOL) thats a nice vignette. The menacing eyes of the 'saur at the back and the unsuspecting look on the explorer's face is hilarious. Reminiscent of Jurrasic Park for sure. Good one :-) Legoswami Samarth (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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"Found at last!" The world-famous and legendary dinosaur hunter, Dr. Zoglin has spent his life hunting dinosaurs. Today, he returns to his cottage with his latest find and life-long pursuit a live baby T-rex. (URL) I am a relative "newbie" at LUGNET (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX) !!
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(...) I'll get a pic up pretty soon, but there are two knobs you can just see, they have the flat 2x2 tiles on them, there is a worm gear contacting the exterior gearing of the table in vertially in the back of the hip. that is what controls the (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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