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(...) I personally advocate 1 stud to the foot, which is about 1:38. If the stud size is exactly 8mm then it's 1:38.1. If a stud size is 5/16" then it's 1:38.4. There's little difference between the two, unless you build something 14630 plates high (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello everybody, I'm new here. This is my first post. I started building Mecha about 9 month ago and the 22nd is the first that goes to public. It's named Primech because it's the first one that actually got a name. (2 URLs) The arms are inspired by (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I ran into this too while betatesting. If you were using, for example, MLCad, it might be a problem with the color definitions that MLCad is aware of. Bricksiac is getting its color info from the ldconfig.ldr file in the install dir, I think. (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I agree with previous posts that the variability of minifigs, not to mention their dispropotion nature means that a number of scales are possible. However, for me personally Minifig scale is not really 40:1. I have been doing a lot of work (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Download went great. (...) First, of all, I would like to say that I think this program is awesome. I have never done a mosiac but I was able to have a parts list in about 2 minutes. Very user friendly. I did find a few possible problems, but (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Hi All- Just a little preview to what I've been doing lately. (URL) Archangel on Brickshelf> (URL) Archangel on MOCPages> That's one of three new models that will be photographed and edited and posted sooner or later. L8rs Ryan (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hello! After I already came up with "Armor's Arrow Hitting its Target": (URL) me, I'm a link!>>, I now was inspired by some talk on Classic-Castle.com to modify these statues like this: (URL) me, I'm a link!>> It's Diana (or Artemis), the goddess of (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX) !!
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I'm pretty sure that soon you'll find a black, unmarked vehicle at your doorstep, from where two men in suits will emerge to ask you to join the Lego development group. Failure to comply will result in a direct assasination, since we all know (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Ughh... you're killing me here... I just got 8436 for Christmas... I want to build this... I need instructions... argh... I don't have your skills... I just want to recreate yours... Allow me to vent... When I was a kid the only frustrating (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) (snip) (...) Wow! Superb model, and great presentation, your photography technique is very good. of course the most impressive bit is that you did it all with 8436. Wouldn't it be great if LEGO started making fan created alternate model (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) That is really, really good - it has the essence/spirit of the real thing. It makes me want to break open the 8436 I have and build your model. Jennifer (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Being inspired by the 4100 cranetruck, I decided to build another one a bit more challenging. So I transformed the 8436 truck into another cranetruck: (URL) It has many functions like pneumatic boom and stands, rotating cabin and ofcourse steering. (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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(...) Gorgeous! Bob, I've been planning out a program to do mosaics- but this blows my plans away! The only suggestion I would make is to allow the user to select the size of baseplates to use. 32x32 is usually cheaper, and a user might have a (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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Hi all, I just finished a major update of Bricksaic. You can read about it and download it from here: (URL) Bricksaic is a program used to make LEGO mosaics. It is very simple to use. Just load you picture, select the colors in the palette, set the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.announce) !!
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(...) Hey, neat-o Bianca! What kind of printer is used for the decals? An inkjet? I didn't know that it was possible to make those..., this will come in handy for my plastic model work. As for the faces, I must admit that I have trouble recognizing, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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After reading your questions and remarks, I decided to (slightly) change the page: "This is what you need to build it": it was a Works Datasheet, I changed it into a Word-document. Advantage: if you click the link now then it will simply open in (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Phil, how did you open it in Excel? I just tried to and it was jumbled. Any suggestions? (20 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Verklempt? Did you learn that from Giles? ;-) (...) Yup, need to be done. (...) No arguement there ;-) (...) Let's not leave out Harmony now... or have you done her alrady? (...) ..... and therefore Lindsay (then might as well do all of (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Is 1:40 minifig scale? (was Project YAMATO)
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(...) If you use 1 inch = 1 meter, a minifig is about 4 1/2 feet tall, a good size to relate to kids, I think. Then use four studs = one "inch", or one meter. It's not really accurate, but it sure is easy! Tim (Smith) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) hey maarten, I've printed a few of your "cameron diaz" mosaics and they look amazing on paper. I just opened them with excel so there shouldn't be a problem to convert them if you want to later. so what is ministech anyway? (is it lego (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Wow! It looks great! I was wondering if you could tell me what sort of files my browser tries to download when I follow "this is what you need to build it" links. Thanks. -Elf- (URL) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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| | New MOC: Merchant Ship
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(2 URLs) Please let me know what you think! (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !!
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(...) Heh, I've done some checking... (URL) the answer is "whatever you think is right". Minifigs are just built very un-humanly. Very thick front-to-back, very wide, or very short. Or all three. In general, people usually derive scale by minifig (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Is 1:40 minifig scale? (was Project YAMATO)
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(...) Is 1:40 minifig scale? I'd like to ellicit a wide number of opnions because I'm just about to start building a (much smaller) minifig scale model. I assumed a minifig to be 6ft tall, giving me a ratio of 1 to 46 (rounded). The japanese are a (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Sign up now to command your own Starship or Marine detachment!
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If anyone out there is interested in commanding their own LEGO Starship or Marine Detachment in my universe, you might want to check out the following links where I'm recruiting for Officers to join my fleet of warships. You can either just put your (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Hi Bianca, Minifigs with noses creep me out. It's an artistic choice, making the head more realistic, less iconic than Smiley. I guess I don't like the clash of square head (non-realistic) and more realistic features. I have this same problem with (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Thank you, Samarth, for a terrific (and much needed) belly laugh!! Genius, simple genius. Dave "Samarth Moray @gmail.com>" <legoswami<nospam> wrote in message news:IAu2u7.1J8r@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) message>, and after (URL) Lar encouraged> (...) (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thank you for your introduction of my project, Bruce. This is my biggest challenge and still under construction. 1/40 Battleship YAMATO It's minifig scale, and it will come to 6.5m (21ft). (URL) It has passed 2 years since I began to build, (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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Hey! I am NOT alone! I am feeling a little verklempt. Maybe I'll scare some more Buffy fans out when the sets are finished and posted to a broader newsgroup. These are some great suggestions, thankyou both. I am smacking my forehead, why I didn't (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) Great, now that the kitty's sensor systems have detected that, I have slopes rubbing against my shin, plus the cat's Purrrrr-a-tron 3000™ Hypno-cute system has me kicking Mr. Krinkle off my leg. I almost said the p word. Truth is I don't think (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi all, I haven't been as productive lately, but here are some of my latest microscale MOCs: Fishing wharf: (URL) Railway station: (URL) Rescue base: (URL) Mansion: (URL) Check out the other ones while you're there and as usual, LMKWYT! Thanks, Mark (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) snip Eric, when I saw your new Mech Bay I got this hilarious image in my head of your bipedal mechs teasing your quadrapeds about not being able to fit in the Mech Bays, whereupon your quadrapeds started bugging you non-stop until you built (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: My First Mech ... Please Critic
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(...) lol... not so much that it's an ED-209, it's just that it has that reverse knee bend action :) Again, not that I have anything against these type of mechs, I just prefer a more "humanoid" type model. Keep on truckin! E. (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) ..and chili was built in two days, making it a week project. Welcome back Dave! (...) With 8, it would either connect to itself, or have to go veritcal. 6 was just an occurance in the construction. I used the wing plates to form the floors and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Seven: Here are two documents which show exactly how to build working components which I think go beyond what comes with the kit. They are free to download .pdf files. This one is written by Fred Martin, who designed the original RCX brick: (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.people, lugnet.people.newbie, lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) ...and pardon me if I seemed in kind. (...) Let's see, I have 4 (URL) Moonbase> Module Mech Bays now, a total of 14 baseplates: (URL) Bay 04 on LUGNET>> (URL) Bay 04 on Brickshelf>> Mech Bay 04 (URL) SciBrick - Moonbase Module Mech Bay 05 on (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) Sorry... "it doesn't seem like a moonbase module" wasn't fair. How many do you have, anyway? Do you keep them assembled, or do you take each down to build another? I'd love to see all of 'em hooked up and populated with mechy goodness. It (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Glad you like it. A .wks file is a Works Datasheet. I use Works (as part of my Windows XP) because I don't have Excel yet. If I ever get Excel I will replace all the .wks files with .xls files (if there's only text in the cells, they should (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(3 URLs) Click this for more pics...> Unfortunately, I have to do some reshoots of the whole tank due to glare so this is just the first part showing most of the exterior details. The link to my MOCs will be redone when time permits but every new (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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Hello! (...) Yeah, I wonder what they were thinking when they disarticulated the elbows of the figs. That clearly is not an improvement. I was glad, though, they didn't continue the Fairy Tale line with these new figures, so I wasn't forced to (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: New invention instructions
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(...) Six: Check at your local library/bookstore for one of tha many books now in print. For example, (URL) here is a list of titles at amazon.com -Rob A> (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.people, lugnet.people.newbie, lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)
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| | Fortified Town
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em português no fim (3 URLs) This was my first attempt in this scale. The inspiration came from a book call “Castles from the air”. About 33% of the MOC was built by my wife, Tânia. Now, the next step is to put it on minifig scale :) PLMKWYT!! (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.pt, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !!
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| | Re: That can't be good.....
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(...) Thanks Todd, Consider it a birthday gift :-) *Now* will we get a .build.vignette? ;-P Legoswami Samarth (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: My First Mech ... Please Critic
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(...) Sure. Think Robocop, then head here for the pic: (URL) or my own early work on the subject as inspired by Mark Sandlin: (URL) -Dave (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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I saw this and just had to toss in my $.025, E. (...) Mucho cool. Fairly quick build in the land o' Sophie. Helps that Chili was already built first. ;) (...) Good number. 8 would have been too many and anything less than 4 just isn't worth the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: That can't be good.....
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SNIPPIFICATION (...) LOL thanks Tim :-) (BTW also thanks for satisfying my curiousity :-) Legoswami Samarth (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) woo, go swami! Tim (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) There's gotta be a gag in there somewhere. (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) Hi Felix! Thank you, glad you like the Mech Den. :) Salt & Pepper Shakers? I got a pair, hmmmmm, might have to try that. Long live LEGO Purism! e (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) Mladen-badden mo bladen mo fi fo flabden, Mladen. (...) Mention! Mention mention mo bention mo fi fo bention, mention. (...) Oh dang I can't do that one, its too hard. (...) Eric! eric eric mo beric mo fi fo meric, Eric! Ahh that one was easy. (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Maarten, I have found your site very interesting and would like to try one of your smaller mosiacs (Nemo) but I am hesitant to download a .wsk file? Could you explain what program that is associated with? Thank you. Brian (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) All day, until tooth pics under eyelids are needed. Just kidding, this was a casual build. (...) Good point. (...) Yes just trying something interesting. (...) What a cool idea. I like it. (...) I used 5 in Mech Bay 07 under the Hover Fish (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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SNIPPIFICATION (...) I wish I could say that I've seen those pictures before, but I haven't. I guess it's good in a way; Knowing someone had already done it wouldve been a MAJOR turn-off. (...) I was also thinking of something similar. Nowadays road (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: That can't be good.....
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(...) I had it narrowed down to 'awww crap' 'that can't be good' and 'uh-oh' D'Oh wouldve been to cliched IMO,and only Homer says it well :-) Legoswami Samarth (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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Very cool, Eric. But in particular, I applaud your use of X-Pod clips. Rubberbands? Stickers? Salt&Pepper Shakers? I say if LEGO makes it, it fits the purist ideal. Felix (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Sydney opera house
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(...) Ummm that's a highly doubtful "maybe". It doesn't actually exist complete any more, but it has been documented with Ldraw, and may make a future appearance. Don't hold your breath though. ROSCO (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale)
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OMG, that is the funniest thing I've seen in months! --Todd (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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<snip> (...) Thanks (...) the fly). Rosco, any chance of seeing your bridge if it still exists? Aaron A (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) WOW! That is really sweet! I hope you get a bunch of votes! (...) Actually, although I did once build a micro harbour bridge, I never posted it here (it was gonna be part of my wedding gift for Todd and Suzanne). I think the one you're (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Re: Sydney opera house
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(...) Oops! :) (...) Thanks for the praise larry, as to the links, thats what I get from Programing a site at 1 in the morning :) I have a look at the links when I get home tonight (don't have ftp access at work) Aaron A (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Darn? (...) It is cool! I thinhk you may have a broken link on the front page to get to the opera house though It says (URL) I changed it to (URL) it worked. Hope that helps, thanks for sharing! (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Sydney opera house
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Hey all Just completed a new micro, and damn it was hard. Curves, who is dumb enough to do curves in microscale. (URL) was a chalenge though, It would be way easier to make in real life, due to the difficulty in building something on an angle other (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.microscale) !
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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I'd say this is your 3rd best mechbay yet. The reason I think this is because it is very focused on a particular idea, and successfully executes it. Except for those weird X-pods and straps, this moonbase is incredibly "lean" and to the point. As (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) Break it down for the homies, E, how many actual hours of those 5 days were devoted to building? (...) In my way of thinking, 6 is too many connections to the lunar ghetto. Do you really want fleebnorks and spam-boys running wild in this (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: That can't be good...
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(...) And all this time I thought that no one had ever gotten any inspiration from the online pictures of my MOC's from the January 14, 2002 LUGCO meeting. (2 URLs) We need to make a whole city street of those. It will be like the Running of the (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugco, FTX)
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| | Re: Battleship in progress by Jumpei Mitsui
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(...) It totally blows me away how people can build sweeping curves using flat, rectangular LEGO pieces!! I can't wait to see the finished product, but the in-progress pics are also really cool to look at. -Bryan P.S. Wow look at all that light (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Battleship in progress by Jumpei Mitsui
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Hi all, It looks like Jumpei Mitsui has started a huge project to build a fig-scale (URL) Battleship Yamamoto>. You may remember his (URL) model> at a smaller scale, and a (URL) space version>. Anyway, the hull on this new version is a thing of (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) Hi Tony, thanks for the reply. Open faced helmuts? Where? The visors are just flipped up. Also, what is the matter, never seen ESB? Forest moon dude. (...) Chili pre-dates the Beeesh. (...) Tony, the pod straps are a form of restraint/harness, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Maybe we can get the folks at LEGOland to entertain the idea. I'll work to install a FAN MOC display at the Park. -with bells on- (...) That was just the sunlight comming through the window and the diffuse light of the local snowstorm. No real (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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(...) "Typical" ?!?!? I'm the only one building them! Just kidding, yes the Quadra-ped style bay was something I really wanted to try and it adds nicely to the 3 other Mech Bays I have. I now have 4 Moonbases, a total of 14 baseplates! (...) Right (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: That can't be good.....
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(...) Should the caption be "D'HO!" hahaha Mark (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | SWORDS
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(URL) They have limited life running on batteries. Still, it's a good first generation of practical ground combat robots. With mecha, capability really boils down to the power supply. Gas turbines or fuel cells would likely be the primary power (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The planters and open-faced helmets are a departure from the usual "hostile environment" theme, and so this would be hard-pressed to fit well into any moonbase display I've ever seen. It would work better if the plants were weird-colored and (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I enjoyed building this Mech. Like you mentioned before a full-scale Mech would have been too daunting and challenging. I learned so much from this small couple-of-hours project: balance, rotation, functionality vs. appearance, etc. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I enjoyed building this Mech. Like you mentioned before a full-scale Mech would have been too daunting and challenging. I learned so much from this small couple-of-hours project: balance, rotation, functionality vs. appearance, etc. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) WAY too funny. Spotlighted! Thanks for sharing. (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Well, I had this idea while typing a (URL), and after (URL) Lar encouraged> me to do it, I threw it together in half an hour, ran a render, and uploaded it! (URL) Post-mod gallery for the .mpd: (URL) Have a Laugh, Legoswami Samarth (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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(...) I love this statement because it shows my ignorance and lack of experience in the Mech world! I had no idea that was a "ED-209" type model that I was mimicking. All I was thinking was bi-pedal with missiles. Do you have a link to any (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I will keep your recommendations for height in mind for my next build. I have been working on arm and hip joints to allow the gear-driven Mech to have "almost" the same motion (x,y and z axis) as the ball and joint model. (...) With this being (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den
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Wow, Eric. At this rate, we'll have to name a moonbase plat after you. Sophie Mecha Tracts, or how about Eric's Mecha Park Add. Wouldn't that be a cool legal? Yeah, I live at Lot 21, Sophie's WhoopAss Mech Farm Add. But I digress. Great job as (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Thanks, Jo, for the praise!!! I've appreciated a lot of your work and opinions here on lugnet in the past. It's twice as nice to get props from such an active member of the lugnet community, so I'll thank you a second time. I'm really bummed that (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build)
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Hello! Six members high- or spotlighted this message but nobody actually dares to answer? Well, finally somebody built some reasonable Belville MOCs! In terms of posing the figs Belville is unsurpassed (OK, never got a Scala fig between my fingers) (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thank you very mutch (...) I think so. My first prototype modules have been build using black bricks because I did not own enough greys. Then I detected Bricklink.. :-) Steven (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Patrick, Great debut, I saw that movie on Spike just a few weeks ago. I can't wait to see more of your MOCs. Thanks, George (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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[My version of a mico scale Art Deco Building] (URL) The one small picture on the contest site just doesn't show all the detail. There is a balcony off of the penthouse. The back side of the building has a lot of character. There is a large clock. I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) -Snip- Wow! Not the typical MechBay - this one feels sleeker and smaller, and the use of color seems brighter and more vibrant. The green is especially nice - we don't see a lot of green MOCs these days. The green/sandgreen mix is also well (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the constructive criticism, I know exactly what you mean about the blocky corner. It could have been made better, but I doubt I'll go back and fix it. This was after all just a quicky based on current events. I will however ferret (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad to hear this from you.. (...) First I built the hands as a copy from the Jama pics. So I could easily see and understand how the really works. They bending mechanism was cool but for johnnys hand it was not (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Eric! The Dropship Werks will be off-line for a while until I build more mechs. (I don't know how big the dropship needs to be until I know how big the mechs are.) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thank you all very much for the kind words. Actually, it's Bond in the outfit that he used while flying the craft in the movie. The face is that of Lucius Malfoy from set 4731 - Dobby's Release. (...) I have a lot more. I just need to dust (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den ==== (3 URLs) 1x2 Base plate Moonbase Module - Quadra-ped bot hanger Construction Notes Build Time: 5 days 6 corridor connections X-POD Clip Straps Sand Green donated by Jenny Johnson of GardenSLUG Green trans 2x2 bricks from (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Wow! How many Buffy nuts are there here? you can count me! How bout doing a Darla and Drusila? ooohhhhh and an ADAM!!! that would be COOL! and then you'd have to do Riley Finn I suppose. Don't worry, youre not alone! Buffy Rocks! so does (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Hey, only "I'm" supposed to misspell, or not know how to' ...spell the name of my Robot! Beeesh Beeesh Beeesh ==== Just kidding, that's a joke. (...) Hey great, I'm so glad. Its a challange, lots of fun and makes use of the Technic system (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) This is wonderful! Thank you for building the Famous Robot! One year and a half!? I respect your dedication! (...) That is a great feeling. Now we can see your completed work and imagine the time and effort it must have taken you. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -snip- That Rocks! Dang! Look at all that stuff! Wow. All kinds of parts, and excellent how comfortable the Mechs are! I like that they are connected to umbillicals during flight. Cool. Vrieze Dropship Werks? A new cottage industry taking off (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I totally dig how the Bohrok body forms the Torso and the single tall sloped Brick juts out of the back. The pics are fantastic! Wow! Eye Candy to the 5th power. (URL) e (p.s. hit reply to view FTX code for your thumbnail link) Good Luck, I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh man, that is soooooo cooooool! I like this one A LOT! (...) Heh, good robust looking Mech, coo coo .... mmmmhhhmmm mmmhhhmmm (...) Ahhh yes, and with this Mech you complete a good range of Types. This is good stuff! I look forward to seeing (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Soren, I wanted to say that I really think this pic is (URL) cool>. Thanks! e (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Looks really good. I particuarily like this shot: (URL) I assume that is Q. Where did that face come from? It captures Q nicely. So what else has been sitting on your shelf since 2002? I'd say it's time to post some more. Mark (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) (URL) "Little Nellie"> MOC on (...) (2 URLs) (...) Patrick, I love it! I really go for the smaller, simpler mocs. Makes me want to hop in and take off. I also like the Bond minifig in tuxedo. My favorite photo is the gyro in flight: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build)
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