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(...) D'HO! Sorry about that. Well you know what they say about great minds. "Great minds think alike and fools seldom differ." I know I'm a fool so.... (...) The angles kept playing upon themselves with this creation. It worked really well. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) GREAT! Yeah the ridgid leg design is nice for mecha building because of lack of need of specialized parts and the strength of the joints. The bad side is it doesn't move but you can stack all kind of brick on top of it and it'll hold the pose. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ok, we'll just need a license and proof of insurance, don't forget to try out all the features, mulible targeting array, duplexing coolant systems, side curtain airbags, and new engine dampining for a quiet ride. (...) Would you believe I've (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Funny, because that was one of the name ideas... Frog just didn't stick. Thanks Kyle. Mark (20 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good stuff as usual Mark. My favs on this one are the triple barrel gun pods (especially the tips) and I also noticed on the detail pics the piston that braces the leg is actually not a piston but some clever legoing! (URL) have a question (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Marco, I am curious what parts you used in the knees that twisted? Mark Neuman and I have had an ongoing dialog about can LEGO break and how much weight it can support? Brian (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry Kyle, no way. I ran into serious weight problems. The technic parts I used in the knee joint are allready twisted. Replacing them with thicker ones would cause a total redesign of the legs. I hope to get a better size/weapon ratio next (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Mark, I hope you're not seriously ill! Again you did a great job! I enjoied the MOC page very much. You mentioned some quite interesting details. Beneath the overall look of Velociraptor I like the three barreld guns most. Fantastic idea! (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) A couple traffic lights on all three sides would work fine. Assume the three sides are A, B and C (counter-clockwise), and you had lights before the Y (1) and at the stop sign (2). During Rush hour and peak times (as determined by a traffic (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I hope you're feeling better Mark. ;-) I like this mech a lot. The legs look perfect, the colour usage is just right, and the detailing (i.e. the engines) is nice. Well done. The guns on the top, with the radomes, however feel a bit out of (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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To: Cmdr. Naval Weapons Development RTN HQ. Galveston From: Capt. Counter-Intelligence Texas Rangers We have intercepted communications coming out of the Mexican spy network in and around Galveston. They are reporting on the noise of testing of (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.boats, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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I have finally got around to posting the vignettes that I made in honor of Dr. James H. "Red" Duke a few years back. These were given to Dr. Duke as a Christmas present from our research team back in 2002. The folder (when moderated): (URL) Favorite (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks, again. I feel a little bit cheated on my next Mech. Somehow, I guess via e-mail charma, they have quite a resemblance. I guess you have mentored me more than you thought. I like the animalistic references with the cockpit and feet. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Marco, That is quite a compliment. Thanks. Now the pressure is on! :) Brian (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello! I have finished a group of small green patrol boats. They are system-scale, usable for minifigs. More and larger images are in this BrickShelf gallery: (2 URLs) See you around, Chris (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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(...) Greeeaaaaaat. Just Great. It's bad enough to have Shogun standing heroically on my desktop pointing in the general direction of where I store my lego, and now you have to go fall sick and further convince me that I need to take a break from (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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There are ten custom speeder bikes mounted on the rack that revolves for ease of mounting and the dismounting of the bikes. These bikes were shortened to fit the 16 stud width of the door that doubles as a ramp for easy access. (3 URLs) Click this (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. (...) No, there isn't a bridge like this in my area. The idea came from the movie "Chronicles of Riddick" of all places. There was a building, four sided but walls curved inward and with open court in the middle. When I saw that (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build)
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(...) You should get "sick" more often. It is indeed mean looking...the name fits. As with all of your mechs, the Raptor looks like it would be a blast to test-drive. Take it down to the 7-11 for a six pack and a lotto ticket. I'd love to make some (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments Keith. Adr. (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Samarth. Ya, I'll admitt what the deck sits on was one of those "Awe, what the *bleep*." times. I spent some much time (and money!) on the deck design that when it came to what to stick under it I was in an "OK, now what?" state. I have (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Hooyah, now you're talkin'! That underslung turret is great! (I still want more weapons... ;] ) KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203 (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. An entire road structure in the house would be nice but I haven't won the super lotto jackpot yet (Yes, I do play). (...) My mom taught me how to houseclean ;-) Adr. (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Cool! I think it's a frog! :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203 (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's awesome. It's also a gridlock nightmare waiting to happen. Is this from a real bridge? All 3 directions have stop signs. And all 3 cross in front of another stop sign. So if there is enough traffic, everything will grind to a hault (...) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-05, to lugnet.build)
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Folder moderated and (URL) MOC> page is now up. Additional insight on construction can be found there. Mark (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks to everybody who replied on (URL) Stormwalker>. It gave a strong motivation to me getting such constructive critics. They brought me to rethink the design which resulted in some modifications. The overall result I'd like to share. So this is (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Hi Brian, I'm waiting for that! Like your stuff very much! And I see the shadow of an upcoming master of arts in your first attempts on mecha. Build on, I know you will! (URL) Marco> (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well I got a sick bug again, which means, build time! Oh wait, and rest. Yeah. So I thought I'd have some fun and make a nice easy ridgid mech: (URL) It's called, Velociraptor. Kind of tall, kind of angular and mean looking, the green reminds me of (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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(...) Forgive my late reply, but I've been offline for quite a while... "Stickfig" is a term I coined for the scale where a person is depicted by a 1x1 cylinder with a couple of 1x1 round plates on top. It's a "stick figure" representation of a (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) A new direction indeed. Freaking amazing, Adrian, you've somehow outdone youself. The only thing missing is California grid-lock. -Keith (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. This was planned and a necessity. I wanted to get a start with Mechs but I figured that a humanoid would be too challenging for the first build so I tried to go in a new direction. I too think that this shape leads to a lot of (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is a good way of putting the bionicle parts --- easy. (...) You guys and your 'dead weight'! :) (...) Thanks. It was a fun build. I have been surprised that by taking two average, ungreebled Mechs and combining then with an (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Bingo! That is exactly what I needed. Thank Eric. (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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uiglahndjvbieyirgfb9...wgud?????? (Faints onto keyboard) How did you do that? Duuuuuuhhh..... (regains composure) Fantastic work man. Looks a little wonky up close, but the overall effect-- It looks beautiful. I bow down to thy work. Legoswami (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I haven't really keep up on what you are doing or what you are "studying" but WOW! That is amazing. I hope to see (via pictures) an entire road structure through your house. Keep up the amazing bridge and road work. Brian P.s. I was equally (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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It's more than just a curved bridge. And certainly more than just a straight one. It's a new path. A new direction. It's Study 17- (viewers: picture is 800x532, 116KB) (URL) For more photos of Study 17 please check the "WinterStudy" folder: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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I like the general low-slung shape of these mechs. They look very agressive, and the large back-side could be equipped with a variety of things, such as huge missile launchers, a rocket booster pack, massive railguns... The underside and the arms (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I don't know his e-mail address,but I always visit japanese BBS where Mr.Moko often posts. (URL) (Required japanese font set to read!!) So I've left a message about this topic and URL there. # ayucow/Ayumi Hayase (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really like all the gadgetry you put on this new mech... however, i'm gonna have to agree w/ what i read about the bionicle legs... they're too easy. i know that i'm sounding like a broken record, but you should consider at least adding some 'dead (...) (20 years ago, 17-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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