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  Re: Moby Dick vignette
 
(...) Nelson, very cool. Gets my vote as the best vignette seen on Lugnet. Of course, being a Melville fan doesn't hurt. Great shape on the tail, and the water effects look great too. Captures the motion very well. Seth. (19 years ago, 15-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  Announcing NWBrickCon 2005 Theme Coordinators
 
NWBrickCon 2005 is coming up on October 7--9 in Seattle. Registration is possible at (URL) September 9. If you plan to display MOCs or other displays, or have any related questions, please contact the appropriate coordinator (preferably by October (...) (19 years ago, 15-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.western) !! 
 
  "Who's that walking in these woods? Why its Little Red Ridinghood!"
 
"Hey there Little Red Ridinghood, You sure are looking good, You're everything a Big Bad Wolf could want..." Here's my second vignette in the fairy tale series: (URL) The whole fairy tale gallery: (URL) Steve (19 years ago, 15-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)  
 
  Re: Shadow : scout mech
 
(...) Thanks! The service manual was a real "labour of love". It took many months to complete and I'm really happy that so many people have made use of them. It sort of justifies the effort. :) (...) Thank you, and to everyone else for their very (...) (19 years ago, 15-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  SW DS2 Inventory
 
The inventory for the new Death Star II is here: (URL) In case you're wondering, I won the DS2 as a prize for taking part in the AFOL survey on the LegoFan website: (URL) I'll review it when I've finished building it, but good points so far are: (...) (19 years ago, 14-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: Joe Vig: Enter the Matrix
 
(...) Very cool! The detail of the bullettime and the Matrix code is great! Adding Joe is funny, but this vig would have been just as good simply as a Matrix vig. Now I want to make some Matrix vigs of my own! -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 14-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  Re: Shadow : scout mech
 
(...) Hi Mark, I'm pleased to hear this. Can't wait to see... Marco (19 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Shadow : scout mech
 
(...) Hi Chris, yes I do!! Welcome to LUGNET and .mecha. You did a fabulous first Mecha. I like the overall shape, the poses, the color scheme and most of all I like the technique. Both, the (URL) the background story> and the (URL) the scenes (...) (19 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Moby Dick vignette
 
Just a whale of a tale... er, tail. (URL) "Big Daddy" Nelson (19 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Shadow : scout mech
 
(...) Uh, YEAH! Very nice Chris. I'll echo what Jon and Mladen said on style and color. It's a tad thin, but that conveys speed. ALSO, the thin makes it much easier for those joints to achieve those poses! Yeah. I can live with the thin, anytime you (...) (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: Shadow : scout mech
 
(...) Welcome to LUGNET Chris! Just as an aside, I remember visiting your main site a few years ago and checking out your superb T-34 page. I even downloaded some of the CAD files. Good job on them. :-) Back to LEGO... For a first mech, or first (...) (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: Shadow : scout mech
 
(...) Very impressive, Chris This thing is extremely posable. I like the color scheme alot, but then again I'm partial to mixing red, black, and dark red. I love the torso design! My only advice would be to beef up the arms and legs a bit. They look (...) (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Two Down
 
Say goodbye to (URL) and (URL) Inevitable as it is and the circle of bricks goes on, MOCs come and go to bring life to new MOCs... This is the start... (URL) Where will this end? AC (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Shadow : scout mech
 
Hi all, Introducing the "Shadow" Class of Mech: (4 URLs) The background story> (URL) Behind the scenes Extra> The Shadow is a light-medium class of mech mostly used for recon work. You can read further details on the above pages. This post contains (...) (19 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: All His Life...
 
(...) Cool vignette (and Treadwell)!! Nice job on capturing the scene of a young Skywalker. "Big Daddy" Nelson (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  All His Life...
 
After an overhaul to my WED Treadwell droid, I decided it needed a little scene for itself. So I give you this simple vignette, "All His Life..." (URL) Click pic for large image The galleries, when moderated, can be found here: Scene: (URL) Droid: (...) (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Looking for a Building
 
(...) Those are very cool Tim (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Why not build a MOC to the same (mis)proportions as a mini-fig?
 
(...) Er... isn't that what we do all the time? (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Looking for a Building
 
(...) Thanks a ton! =D The municiple looking building was exactly the one I was looking for. I guess the pictures I saw before were in an unfinished mode and not as though it had been destroyed. The statuary on it is remarkable, as is the entire (...) (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: Joe Vig: Enter the Matrix
 
(...) I really like the way you represented the bullet-time turbulence from the bullets! -Rob A> (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
 
  Re: Why not build a MOC to the same (mis)proportions as a mini-fig?
 
(...) Nice thought; you could photograph it in wide (16:9) mode and just rescale it to normal(4:3) proportions to get a "real" scale model image :-) Play On! Olof (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Why not build a MOC to the same (mis)proportions as a mini-fig?
 
Why not build a MOC to the same (mis)proportions as a mini-fig? Discuss. Steve (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Joe Vig: Enter the Matrix
 
A friend suggested this one. Straight out of Matrix Reloaded, assuming of course, that Joe somehow managed to find his way into the "reality" that is the Matrix. . . (URL) Pic goes to Brickshelf, (URL) this link> goes to Mocpages. Thanks in advance (...) (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: "Traikon" Heavy Assault Mecha
 
(...) No, your bookmark is out of date. (URL) URL> works just fine. The hand in question is (URL) here>. Soren (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  "There Are Giants in the Sky!"
 
"When you're way up high, And you look below, At the world you left, And the things you know, Little more than a glance, Is enough to show, You just how small you are..." Here's the first in my latest series of vignettes based on classic fairy (...) (19 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: You can't fight in here! Its the War Room!
 
"Leonard Hoffman" <lahoffma@mailer.fsu.edu> wrote in message news:IL0rxF.17xy@lugnet.com... (...) Well, duh, Lenny. It's OBVIOUSLY on another planet and you have to get to another planet through SPACE! :P Rob (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.western, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update* - kashiwa
 
(...) Welcome to the Mecha Builders List. (URL) kashiwa - kashiwa (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Starship Enterprise with only 7 pieces!
 
Hello altogether! Would you believe it's possible to build a recognizable starship Enterprise with only 7 pieces? Yes it is! (URL) The ship is part of a growing series of Star Trek MINI models: (URL) Some may know me from my Star Wars works, which (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !! 
 
  The Gothic Cathedral
 
Well I have been working on and off on this since 1996, so it is about time I posted some pictures.... but my Gothic Cathedral is (relatively) complete. With 20,000 pieces, the cathedral is based on a composite of 4 European cathedrals (that I have (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  Re: You can't fight in here! Its the War Room!
 
(...) It's an interesting Vignette. I kinda expected a diorama from Dr.Stranglove, tho :( But a question - how is this space? Tan uniforms, the maps, and the battleground thingee all make me think WW2 at the latest - more like a Victorian era (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.western, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Traikon
 
I was looking for a thread for this, and didn't find one: (URL) This is a seriously cool mecha. I've been consisntently impressed with your creations, and this newest doesn't disappoint. Sorry if I missed the original post, but I just had to give (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: North to Alaska, We're Going North, The Rush is On!
 
(...) Have you ever heard the Dwight Yoakum version? It's pretty good. Nice little vig - it'd be neat to see a series of these. Too bad those dogs don't come in real gray. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.western, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  North to Alaska, We're Going North, The Rush is On!
 
"Sam crossed the majestic mountains, To the valleys far below, He talked to his team of huskies, As he mushed 'em through the snow, With the northern lights a-running wild, In the land of the midnight sun, Yes,Sam McCord was a mighty man, In the (...) (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.western, lugnet.town)  
 
  You can't fight in here! Its the War Room!
 
(URL) The whole gallery (also containing other vignettes): (URL) Steve (19 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.western, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)  
 
  Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
 
(...) My pleasure, as per your request, done! (URL) Silicon Psyche on Brickshelf - Andrew Todd Amacher BAM! </build/mecha/bulderslinks (URL) Thank you for speaking up and letting us know. e (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
 
(...) Hey Eric- can you add my Brickshelf gallery to the list since I no longer post my work on Silicon Psyche? Here's the link to the main page- (URL) here's the link to the pic I'd like to represent my gallery- (URL) (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: Looking for a Building
 
(...) [snip] (...) Do you mean one of Teup's buildings? (URL) (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
 
  Re: This van is more than meets the eye...
 
(...) Hello Stephen, allthouh I'm not a transformer fan I see the difficulties you run in when you try to build one. Most of them just look good in one mode and totally off in the other. Your camshaft is a well done van which would fit into every (...) (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Re: Drake MkIV - final refinement and backstory
 
(...) Kyle, that's a real compliment! I feel honored... (...) Give it a try man, it's fun. You don't have to care for the weight that much. Thanks again (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: Questions: Building for transportation
 
Yes, that is the direction I was wondering in. My big problem is joints: say I have a building that is 52 studs long. For carrying, it could divide into two near the middle, but that makes for the ugliest joint. I have tried to hide the joint next (...) (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: Megaman and Apeboy
 
(...) -snip- (...) Coolness, look at how the inner torso is made. nice! e (19 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  "Snowshoe" Military Tank
 
I'm back, with my military MOC debut, the "Snowshoe"! To cut to the chase, here it is. (URL) A few SNOT techniques were used, including headlight bricks and hinges. For more pics and easy reviewing, the MOCpage is: (URL) Brickshelf gallery is: (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, FTX) ! 
 
  Micro train by Moko
 
Hey all, I don't regularly read .trains, so forgive me if this is a repeat, but check out Moko's (URL) mini-train>. I think the engine has been on Brickshelf for a while, but the passenger car is new. Also, he's added some very clear (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) ! 
 
  "vincez01"'s WW2 Gallery Additions
 
I'm not sure if "vincez01" is a member here, but he's updated his gallery with some very nice builds of a T-34, Tiger and the Karlgerat(?). I just started on a T-34 myself, built from Jörgen Andersson's DAT file. Take a peek at Vince's gallery. Very (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.military)
 
  Re: Mecha Contests at BrickFest 2005!
 
I just wanted to let everyone know we still have open slots available in both of our contests, and as such, I will be extending the deadline for the timed build contest through Friday evening. And just to clear up any confusion, participants in this (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)  
 
  Re: "Traikon" Heavy Assault Mecha
 
(...) Yeah they look better now. I recall Colin Gutierrez once had an awesome plate hinge hand design, but now his site is gone. However, IIRC, Mark Sandlin used a slightly modified version of it for his (URL) HM9 Enforcer Heavy Mecha>. Check it out (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
Scott, I just purchased the full diver collection and thought it would be nice to have a larger "ocean" for the boats to be on. Larry (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Megaman and Apeboy
 
(2 URLs) Megaman lives!! Enjoy, Lenny (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) ! 
 
  "We're not sinking! We're crashing!"
 
Another in my series on Indy inspired vignettes: (URL) Indy Gallery: (URL) Vignette Gallery: (URL) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: "Traikon" Heavy Assault Mecha
 
(...) I thought more about the proportion of the hands and decided to redesign them, and take new pics. Check out the improvements. I appreciate the constructive criticism. Later, Todd (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Droid Gunship
 
The Confederacy developed this dish-shaped (URL) droid gunship> in response to the victories won by the powerful Republic attack gunship during the Clone Wars. These droid gunships were deployed at such engagements as the Battle of Kashyyyk. (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Re: LEGO Factory sets
 
(...) well speaking of the instructions.... since i am using dialup i figured i would check out the liberty instructions with the picture version of them. unfortunently there quite hard to follow due to there small size. now granted i'm using 8x12 (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: This van is more than meets the eye...
 
In lugnet.space, Stephen Pakbaz wrote: snip Cool Transformers, all three. It's hard enough to make a posable mech out of Lego, but then figuring out how to fold it up into a vehicle? Amazing skills, man. (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Re: Drake MkIV - final refinement and backstory
 
(...) There was something that seemed a little off about the upper body in the previous version, and your latest mods fixed it. Now it looks a lot like a Neumann mech (which is a good thing). Maybe I'll try out some worm gears in my next mech. (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Seconded. I would suggest an acrylic hobby paint, such as Tamiya, Gunze Sangyo, Testors, or Polly Scale. There's other brands, as well -- see your local hobby shop (bring the baseplate and explain what you're trying to do, and they can (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: Questions: Building for transportation
 
(...) Personally I set myself limits. I am currently building a modular train layout. No section is larger than 20x40, which is what I am comfortable with carrying. All of the buildings will come off and hopefully fit in computer paper boxes. All of (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Factory sets
 
(...) Does anyone know the future status of the mini roadplates? Will they be coming someday, perhaps in a company designed set? My belief (perhaps mistaken) was that since they were included with the LDD parts that the real versions were already (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Factory sets
 
(...) Yeah, I was hoping for microscale road plates too. Guess that's going to be the difference between buying a couple of sets 'cos they are new and actually quite cool, and a bunch because I would do that to get loads of such new mini road (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Questions: Building for transportation
 
What are some techniques you use when building a large MOC for display at a show? For instance, with a tall building, do you build it in separable sections and how? For an extensive landscape, do you agonize over how to choose the baseplates so that (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LEGO Factory sets
 
(...) I read it (when I ordered) that there would not be any instructions included and that I would have to go online to get them. So, I knew that going in. I agree with Ondrew though.... Whether the general public picks up on that point when they (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Factory sets
 
(...) That’s unfortunate. I’m sure the public will let the company know that they don't approve. Call it a learning experience. ondrew (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: LEGO Factory sets
 
(...) There is no instructions included in the 5524-set I just opened. Only a card that shows how to find the instructions online. Martin (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Larry, Perhaps if we knew what you were planning, we might be able to suggest something non-LEGO related to help. If you want something mostly smooth, wouldn't you be better off with just a sheet of plastic styrene? They come in different (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Larry, although I can't help you with the painting part of your question, I can with the smooth baseplate question.... There were many instance of baseplates with smooth areas. The one that comes to mind are the Homemaker sets of 1972-82. Some (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
(...) Not that I advise painting, but I'd think the best way to get good coverage without being too thick or heavy-handed would be to use an airbrush, like plastic model builders use to detail stuff. Depending on the tip, they can have a fine or (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Painting one of my Xlarge base plates
 
I need to get some advice as to how to paint one of my XL baseplates. What is the best way? Spray can, dipping, or what? Also dd Lego ever build a baseplate that was smooth on a good portion of it? I thought I saw one somewhere, but have never been (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: This van is more than meets the eye...
 
(...) Wow cool! I've never been highlighted before. Thanks. Glad you like my stuff. I'm still tinkering with a few more ideas. I'll let you know if anything comes of it. - Stephen Pakbaz (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: This van is more than meets the eye...
 
Wow, that is so cool! ....and it fits so well together in vehicle mode. Thanks for all the pictures too. YAY! (Highlighted!) e (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Annoucing A New LEGO Blog: Unique Brique Techniques
 
(...) this is a very very cool site. with time it's going to be a great resorce for snot ideas. i look forward to updates! bookmarked! ondrew (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: Annoucing A New LEGO Blog: Unique Brique Techniques
 
(...) I love the site! *adds to bookmarks* I'll check regularly, and if there is anything news worthy, I'll post it at my site. Thanks for starting this site. I think that you guys will last a long time, just like the LEGO bricks that hurt our feet. (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re-Introducing: GeekBrick.com
 
Hello, I have reopened up GeekBrick.com! GeekBrick.com is a LEGO based website that focuses on all aspects of LEGO. We have news, discussion, reviews, and we have also started a podcast. We also feature unique creations (MOCs, modules, etc). If you (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  This van is more than meets the eye...
 
Hello everyone, I have updated my site with a new original Transformer! The newest member of the Autobots is called Camshaft. He is a transforming black surveillance van. This model is very articulate and well disguised. It also looks great in robot (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Drake MkIV - final refinement and backstory
 
(...) Hope you enjoyed the backstory... Marco (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Drake MkIV - final refinement and backstory
 
(...) Thank you Jon. Drake stands 11,5" tall, so he is definitely still a medium mech by size. But you're wright concerning armour and weaponery he could be a heavy mech. (...) This is right. I really tried to get more than about 20 degrees up/down (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Annoucing A New LEGO Blog: Unique Brique Techniques
 
Greetings! We are pleased to announce the launch of a new LEGO blog: Unique Brique Techniques. The purpose of this blog will be to keep you up to date on the innovative and creative use of LEGO elements by other builders. Our team will regularly (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) Anyhow, for what it is worth... here is the link.. (...) Oh good, glad it helped. I am looking forward to meeting you in person, and seeing your Micro creation. Good luck with the building. Janey Red Brick. (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) a bit. Thanks very much. -Suz (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) I agree with this as well, and I have built my own "Micro" at different scales as well. (...) Prior to last years BrickFest event (the first large group display of Micro, that I am aware of) I did a lot of searching out what others were (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) LOL, thanks John. That page never developed into what I had intended, although I did send the link to ppl that were questioning scale. Of course, you never seemed to need any help. I have been very impressed with what you have created since (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) Wow Janey, I never saw that before! Why didn't you publicize this material earlier!!! JB ps: Suz, WARNING! Micro can be totally addictive! I know this. And its all Janey's fault ;) (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
Sorry about responding to myself, but I just wanted to follow up with a link to (URL) this thread>, that rambles on about the definitions of scale. Bruce (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
Hey Suz, Just my humble opinion, but I think microscale just means any scale smaller than minifig (or, perhaps, smaller than the old 1970's town scale). For instance, see these three interpretations of the same castle at three different scales by (...) (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) Thanks! Last year at Brickfest, Ashley Glennon had an inspiring and informative PowerPoint presentation about micro scales and pieces. I don't know if it's posted anywhere, though. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
 
  Re: Micro FAQ?
 
(...) Snip. (...) Hello Suz, Last year for BrickFest, as micro gained attention there were a lot of ppl that were unsure of how to scale there building back, so I worked up a very BASIC page of info for those in need. It's sort of silly, and not (...) (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
 
  Micro FAQ?
 
Is there a FAQ or Building Guide for the small scales? Because I could use help. Until a few minutes ago, I wasn't even sure what the definitions of micro, mini, and nano scales might be. I'm entering a model of my house for BrickFest, and I read (...) (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
 
  Re: Delurking and a new MOC
 
(...) You are lucky! The only thing I've ever found at a flea market is a mint 9604 for $2. -Brandon (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
 
  Test your strenght
 
Here is my first lugnet post and my first vigennte. It has a funfair theme, and I plan to build other with the same theme. It represent the test-your-strenght attraction common to most fair. Hope you like it. You can see it (...) (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
 
  Re: Delurking and a new MOC
 
(...) I'm lucky there's A HUGE flea market every sunday a few towns over from me and I almost always find Lego there. (19 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Delurking and a new MOC
 
(...) Yep, I try to hit as many garage sales as possible! :) -Brandon (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Delurking and a new MOC
 
(...) Welcome to Lugnet! Your BS folder is pretty impressive. Even more impressive is the collection you seem to have amassed at age 14, including some CS pieces that haven't been produced in your lifetime! Since I'm from the area, I can only assume (...) (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Delurking and a new MOC
 
(...) Cool stuff man! It's amazing mow much detail you squeezed into one baseplate. I look forward to seeing the updated version at Brickfest. see you there, OnDrew (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Delurking and a new MOC
 
(...) Welcome! (...) Happy to see there are others in (URL) age group who enjoy the hobby as much as I do. (...) Looks good. I am realy no judge of large structures I just don't have enough basic bricks to efectivly pull them off my self. (...) (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Delurking and a new MOC
 
Hello! I have been reading LUGNET™ for quite some time now but haven't posted until now. I am 14 years old and live in Vienna, VA. I mainly build town creations and have attended a couple WAMALUG meetings. For your review, I have my latest MOC, a (...) (19 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Re: Wall Decoration For Baby Room
 
(...) Marc, Congratulations!! What a neat idea...I'm gonna have to do something like this for ours when she comes. So far, our theme has been amimals... I like the brightness this has, with the green and yellow - sure to catch Gloria's eye, and let (...) (19 years ago, 2-Aug-05, to lugnet.people.parents, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
 
  MOC: Great Lakes freighter scale model
 
(URL) See more at (URL) MOCPages>. This is a scale model of the STEWART J CORT, the first 1000-foot bulk freighter on the Great Lakes (those five large lakes that sit on the border of the United States and Canada in the central part of the (...) (19 years ago, 2-Aug-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Wall Decoration For Baby Room
 
My wife and I were blessed with a (URL) baby daughter> last month, and I built this for her room: (URL) LUGNET page>> Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 2-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.people.parents, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) ! 
 
  Mos Espa Arena Viewing Tower
 
During the Boonta Eve Classic, the family and friends of some privileged racers watch the race from the (URL) viewing towers> built in various areas inside the grand arena. (URL) AC (19 years ago, 2-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: Kung Fu Vignettes + Rocketman Escapes!!
 
(...) Thanks. That was a 2ndary thought that I think adds that extra bit of detail to the scene. My favorite thing about vignettes is the ability to add in ever detail that pops in your head. (...) YES Bruce!! I did!! ;o) -Lenny (19 years ago, 1-Aug-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Kung Fu Vignettes + Rocketman Escapes!!
 
In lugnet.announce.moc, Leonard Hoffman wrote: SNIP Hey Lenny, I really like these a lot. The exhaust from the Jetpack, the roof breaking open, all really cool designs that are well executed. Nice choice of heads on the kicking vignette. Perhaps the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Aug-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Kung Fu Vignettes + Rocketman Escapes!!
 
Hey Lenster, I already commented over on C-C on the kung fu, but just saw this with the space themed one as well. Great application of Mike's jetpack design. I love the way he's crashing through the ceiling. BTW, had you seen Moko's recent (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 1-Aug-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX)


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