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| Ladies and Gents, Regarding recent events, and general interest abound, I am announcing a contest that shall begin Jan 1, 2006. IRON MECHA This is a contest of building talent and fun. I do not have all the details worked out yet, but it is my (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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| (...) Thanks Eric, The whole 21 concept is pretty cool. As for the colours, I did spend a bit of time laying them out, colour wheel fashion, but with so many interior squares I did have to "mix it up a little". Also great way to use up those colours (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
| | | | | Re: Contest rules
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| While I am not particularly impressed by the infighting - I love the idea of everybody having a go at building form a target mecha. How about we drop all the rivalry, and all have a go at building one. We could give people bragging rights on "the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Blatant thievery with a twist.
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| Glad to inspire [grin]. Nice coordination of colors. eric (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
| | | | | MAD-CM-01 - First humanoid mecha
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| Okay, This is my first attempt at a humanoid looking mecha. MAD-CM-01 is a Medium Armoured Dextrous-Combat Mecha. It is designed for versatility in many situations, and might be used to scout ahead, or in numbers as a support force. (URL) With good (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
| | | | | Re: Mr. Jeeves
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| Hi Eric, I have a habit of waking people up - not one for light conversation eh? (...) Cool - although it didnt work out, it is definately a cool attempt. I like those boxes, there are only 3 channels you can use with them. I did at some point have (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
| | | | | Re: Contest rules
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| (...) I'm in. Time to break that mecha-cherry as you've put it before. I'd prefer if you'd link to a real brick picture ;) I'll even make it out of bricks to add to the challenge... Tim PS. I aplogise in advance for the crapness of my entry! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Contest rules
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| (...) Okay, I'm still in - even though I don't know how to build mecha, I'm willing to jump in and learn... and hi Allister and Bryce! Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: BrickMech Mechs
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| (...) Hello! (...) Hey cool, I like this picture, I can see the personality better. Nice. (...) Oh neat, yes that gun is a cool design. Along with the colors of the Mech it looks cool. The BFG, as we say. (...) Whoa, there is a name I havn't heard (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Mr. Jeeves
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| (...) Good morning. (yawn) ahhh, yes, the Mana Cat, yes Manas. (URL) coffe. Um, ya, the Mana Cat was suxxor. Incorrect lower legs, trouble with the neck area. Really hit some brick walls. hahaha brick walls. Slayer. I did walk away with some cool (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
| | | | | Re: BrickMech Mechs
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| Hi Peter, I like them. The first image looks a bit off, but the beefed up arms work well. Maybe the twin rocket packs could be mounted on the shoulders of the beefed up arms if you want to retain them.. I really like the miner - a very cool mech. (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
| | | | | Re: Mr. Jeeves
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| (...) Hey cool thanks. I like it too. Thank you. The smoke canopies look nice with the gray and black contrast. All the "technical parts" seem to be black. It worked out nicely. (...) Yay! e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) Charming. Well, I'm gonna build a mech for this contest anyway. You do whatever you want, but the namecalling isn't improving your image around here. a (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mr. Jeeves
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| Hi, When you say mana cat - were you using the bionacle "manas" parts? Or was it just a name? I had some fun trying to incorporate them into a robot as extra powered motors for the RCX. The joints are all posable with worm gears arent they? I had a (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
| | | | | Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off
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| (...) This is the first good suggestion in a heap of postings. I think this could really help to solve some peoples problems. I hope it will. I'm really fed up with this disgusting smack and resmack. This here should be fun! So let's take it to (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mr. Jeeves
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| (...) Hi Eric, although it's "only" a reproduction, I like this one more than Mr. Krinkle. The grey fits bettre for a cat. Lovely work (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off
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| (...) Love... Exciting and New... Come Aboard... We're EXPECTING YOOOOUUUU!! The LOVE bots soon will be strafing another gun The LOVE bots Promisin' smack-talk and other fun Peas along light, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: BrickMech Mechs
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| (...) Hello Peter, those look incredibly cool. I never managed to build cool looking mecha - meant to be big - at this size. Maybe I should try some more... Those make me wanna build! Good build, thaks for sharing (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Contest rules
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| In lugnet.build.mecha, Soren Roberts wrote something about building with LEGO elements THAN Q Keep On Mechin' Off Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Where've you been, Jesse?
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| In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote something odd on pretext of coming to peace I've got three words for you, Eric. Just drop it already, Eric. Less tooth chatter more brick clatter, Eric. I'm getting the vapors from all this space-air. Cows (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
| | | | | File this under lugnet.off-topic.whattheheck
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| (...) - (farts) + (parts) snap that crazy brick Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Oh, Just Mech-off Already!!
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| (...) Carayzey Moonman-spekking Artsy-type personage! I gruschtel in your general direction! Build already Stay away from the bait MOO Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) Silly trolling axe grinder. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) Or how about just being screwed with because of an old axe to grind. Your advice has been noted and filed under G. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) Stop being so nasty then. What's the big deal. I can't remember anymore. (...) Whateva... (...) When did I say that I am professional, only people who work for LEGO are the real pros. I have no will to continue to argue with you. Perhaps we (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people) !
| | | | | Contest rules
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| Okay, for everyone who feels like going for it as-is, here are the rules, expanded: 12" to the shoulders. An inch higher, and anything shorter, is fine - don't get hung up on it. Make whatever adjustments you like within reason - color, detail, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Blatant thievery with a twist.
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| (...) Sure... The photo isn't the best, due to the fact that I have lousy indoor lighting (part vampire, I guess) and once it was mounted, I wasn't about to take it down to photograph it outside. Anyhow from the top left to bottom right, order of (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) snip (...) If Soren's challenge is too hard for you, just say so. There's no shame in admitting failure. a (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Frozen sort of Caption Contest
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| (URL) Hey, think up a good caption for this pic I took in the freezing fog a couple days ago. The best I hear by December 25th will get a prize - this guy mailed to them (as soon as the snow melts and I can find him again). Good luck! -Matt :) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX) !!
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| (...) Very well done, Janey. If you don't like the maths, stay out of the classroom ;) Unfortunately, it's a little hard to read a couple of the panels, would you be able to translate for us? Thanks ROSCO (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off
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| (...) I'll give it a go, and on your terms too. I feel like a challenge even if Eric doesn't. Just to clarify: 12" to the shoulders? And does it have to be poseable? I'm not sure I could build that with any amount of mobility in the hips and get it (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) If the actions of an individual you know only from a forum such as this is genuinely causing you heartache, you really need to take a step back and re-examine your priorities, because you're investing way too much emotion here. Jeff (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Blatant thievery with a twist.
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| While perusing Eric Harshbarger's site, I noticed his Twenty-One Mural (URL) And of course, all my close friends know what a fan of math I am!!! .... add to that, the need to fill a blank wall, the desire to have a Lego "corkboard" for memos above (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX) !!
| | | | | Re: BrickMech Mechs
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| Good show Peter, Can't wait to see the moderated folder. Mark (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| Don't read anymore if you can't take some nastiness, because you just got my back up. Eric, your constant whinging, passive-aggressive personal attacks, and cowering behind the skirts of someone who actually posted a new set of rules, are all really (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
| | | | | BrickMech Mechs
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| In the interest of bolstering my own build-to-mouth ratio, I have a couple new small Mechs to show. These are both build to the modular standard I use in my BrickMech game, so they're made of interchangeable parts (legs-torso-right/left (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| In lugnet.build.mecha, Christopher Snead wrote: -snip- (...) Chris, you are beautiful. That is exactly why I told him, "just challenge me already!" We need a way to resolve our differences. I am trying like heck to live a good life. All I get from (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off
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| (...) Why not have both sides appoint their judges, and then have the judges--off LUGNET and without input from either party--decide on a set of rules, with no possibility of changes? Both guys agree by naming judges to participate in whatever the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Mech-off
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| (...) Chris, it is rare that I see your name in this forum, so I want to aknowledge your post. (...) Please understand, I asked Soren to challenge me, I did not say "I challenge you." For whatever difference there is in that, there it is. I won't (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
| | | | | Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off
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| (...) Okay, fine, you're not whining. But I still think a contest should be a little more than "Eric, I challenge you to build what I build better than me." I like the design, and most of my experience is in the 12 inch range; but I like the idea of (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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