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(...) Done! (URL) 97 pieces, 21 points of articulation (single-stud connections count as points of articulation, right?). Once moderated, the gallery is (URL) here>. Derek (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Gah! Outclassed already! lol! Those decals are sweet. I'm gonna steal that idea shamelessly! I'm starting this weekend. (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Heh, if the smaller sets are any indication, everyting is a sticker. Even the 1x2 tiles have stickers. I got some exo-force on the way, I'll shoot the sticker sheets when they arrive. (if someone doesn't beat me to it) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper wrote: snipped (...) I had the same thought about the ExoForce sets looking through the newest catalog last night. I couldn't tell what was prints and what was stickers. Any chance you can give us a photo of an (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello, it's me again. Here are some pictures of my progress and the upper body. (2 URLs) deep link> (2 URLs) deep link> (2 URLs) deep link> (2 URLs) deep link> Here is the (URL) gallery> after moderation. I already ran into weight problems. The ball (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The new style worm gears have the advantage, that they can be put onto a 5.5- axle like shown in the following pics. (2 URLs) complete> (URL) after moderation> (2 URLs) disassembled> (URL) after moderation> No additional parts are needed to (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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How things have changed... Then: (URL) Now: (URL) More Pictures: (URL) -Duane (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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(...) Hi Brian, no matter if this is bogus or not, it looks really cool. And it makes me think about telling what I have up to now is bogus or the other thing starting with bull. You're absolutely wright with the legs problem. I started there, just (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Howard, I use MS PhotoEditor to do the resize. But I'm sure there is a lot of freeware on the net to do the same. Maybe you even got adequate software with your camera. Marco (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It's with great relief that I announce that I've finally finished my first "big" Town type build. Previously, my main focus has been on Space type creations (you might remember my (URL) LEGO-ized Serenity>) but I thought this might be a good way to (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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(...) hehe... I took apart my white exoforce model too - I only had enough parts to cover one leg, looks like you had the same problem! I like your design. But then it does look fairly like what I'm doing ;) mo. (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well here's my first prototype: (URL) Even though the inspiration image is only white because it's a sketch on a white background, it kind of put me in mind of a gleaming white mecha so I've utilised all my new Exo-Force parts. I imagine it as a (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Nice! I think you're in the lead. (...) If this is your bogus version I'd hate to see how the real one looks. ;) Michael (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Ondrew, Here's some alphabets I made which probably aren't of any help to you. (URL) you want very tiny letting, you could use the LEGO tiles pack: (URL) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Thanks for the input Marco! You are certainly right about the stability problems. I made a mock version of my quad, and it just keeps tipping over, so i'm working on that. My pics from the digitial camera come out large; besides uploading the (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Awesome Tim! Are those huge squares on the side missile containers? (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I made a lot of progress today and came up with some interesting ideas, so here are some spy photos: (URL) deep link 1> (URL) deep link 2> (URL) deep link 3> (URL) deep link 4> (URL) deep link 5> The ideas: Exoforce stickers - I don't think anyone (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I'm updating (URL) this folder> with my Iron MEcha design so check it out Tim (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) WOW guys i didin't expect so many awsome responces but i'll take what i can get. =) the info provided is exactly what i needed and it will save me tons of time when i go to put adversments on the sides of buildings. thank you, ondrew p.s. can (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Dear Legoswami, the "misterzumbi" is again one of the 1000steine fellows. He will display his downtown scenery in Frechen (near Cologne) at a LEGOshow this weekend. Check it out: THAT does really rock! (URL) Godt! Ben P.s.: you may check the (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town)
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(...) Ondrew, It's not what you asked for, but it's what I use for small lettering..... the real thing (found in Bricklink as individual letters). On Clark Stephen's excellent website: (URL) 1x1 letter and number bricks were produced from 1958 to (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Well I don't think this is what you are looking for but here is an Alphabet I came up with when designing the LOGO for NELUG. (URL) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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A smaller font can also be made for some of the letters of the alphabet similar to the "EH 2002" in this fuzzy picture: (URL) I've never gotten around to documenting the letters on my LEGO Fonts page. eric (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) ...and I second the request Didier (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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--SNIP-- (...) I will make that request. I may never use it but I'd love to see it done. Tim (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Hi! I once asked the same question, and based on the replies I made this: (URL) in mind, that even that some one the letters are not that "real", the text does still read, as the human mind compensates for for that. Especially when there is (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Hi Ondrew, I've added for you a kind of compilation of all 5 plates high SNOT letterings you can see on BrickShelf : (URL) These kind of lettering is highly represented in minilands (see the LL California pictures in lego-designer BS gallery) (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) WOW Tim (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim)
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Fellow Trainheads/SNOTmen, I am blown away. (URL) whoever you are, I haven't seen models this good in AGES... Maybe even never. o_O I bow to thee and thy amazing SNOT skillz. Legoswami (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim) !
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(...) Good place to start: (URL) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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hey all, i'm looking for hopefully some sort of referance on making realistic looking letters in a small size. i'm not looking for anything crazy but around/under 10 plates high would work. if you have anywhere you can point me it would be very (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | The Archangel and Enola Gray
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I built a new mecha about a month ago, and just finally got around to taking pics. I've also got a new space ship, the Enola Gray. I tried some new things, like a different way of greebling, and mixing old and new grays. (2 URLs) PLMKWYT Dan Rubin (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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I finally finished building a globe from my (URL) plans>. (URL) gallery>> I built three panels using the revised plans with 1 (URL) 2434 (Brick, Modified 2 x 4 x 2 with Studs on Sides)> piece in each side.. Then I tried putting the three panels (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hehe, thanks. Hey do you have anything in the works? I enjoyed your Spartan and your other MOCs. I hope to see new stuff. Regards, David. (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello! After many months of a busy schedule full of school projects and homework, I have finally found time to post a few of my recent creations. The first MOC is a diorama of NYC, followed by a Civil War gunboat, followed by a patrol boat, followed (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military) !
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(...) If I got it right - over the language barrier - this suggestion wasn't meant that earnest. If it was, I need explaination too. To your hip problem, check out BS gallery of mc7 for double ball joints. Or look in (URL) Christopher Sneads joint (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You're going to have to explain that one to me, Mech-master Samarth... (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) brickshelf folder (after moderation): <-- (URL) --> So far: playing with leg ideas. I don't like either of them particularly, but I'll probably stick with the larger of the two as far as scale goes. Ignore the colours, they are quite random. (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Easy! Bionicle/Roborider canister lids :-D Legoswami (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, and I'm already regretting it, trying to come up with a hip joint of requisite strength ;) Michael (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This looks pretty good! Seems to me you're going for a quite big one. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Howard, just examined your pics. Might be, you run into stability problems, due to the total weight of the mecha. If using click hinges at this size you should think about doubleing them. One thought about yor pics. Please resize them. (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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here we go! The beginning of my entry....Yeah, the pics are crappy... (2 URLs) My quad's gonna be a bit DIFFERENT..... (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Awesomeness! I built a leg - (URL) A bit studdy in places, but that may change. Michael (He's going for the curried yams!) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Whoops, meant to cross-post this and forgot: (URL) Peter (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) yes as long as it's NEW. (...) sure why not. just don't flood me with 15 different ones. ondrew (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) As an interested observer, I think it would be very cool to see progress pictures. Like you said, it's not possible for everyone, but a good goal would be to post pictures once per week. Steve (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The image is merely an inspiration and your MOC will be your interpitation of it. As such, If you think that the legs should also have wheels (or tracks), that would be ok. Also if you feel that 6 legs are required for you to successfully (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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2 questions: 1. Can we enter something that we've recently completed but haven't photographed yet? 2. Can we enter more than one building? Thanks, David "Fuzzy" Gregory (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.contests)
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Hi all together. Due to brick and time amount I decided to go for a medium mecha. As I never tried a quadruped before, I've done some research on the legs. Here are some pictures of several approaches for the leg concept. At the moment all for legs (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Mark, can we have different modes for the quadruped, or are we restricted to just four legs? Also, do we have to incorperate some aspect of the design into the quad that we built? thanks! Howard (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I gave it one afternoon to try out. My results were not satisfying. Due to the size the changes looked very blocky. I also missed some bricks in the colores I tried. What I found out is, replacing all the black with dark grey or even better (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oh ho! Mecha contests abound! It's a funny picture (the knees are backwards...) but count me in. Mark Neumann (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Happy New Year, to all of the builders, and especially our host! What a way to start a year! Fantastic! (...) I'll post pics of all attempts. And I'm hoping to see a lot of progress pics. (...) My main motive to take part was to learn from the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Neat-o. That makes sense, but I'll warn you--be ready to answer that question a lot! I imagine that I've seen plastic magazines in movies, but I've never noticed. To my layman's expectation, the magazine is the same black as the gun, and I (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Friends, Welcome to my building arena! (URL) Firstly I would like to thank ALL of those that have decided to join the first IRON MECHA. 42 participants have notified me of their intentions to play IRON MECHA as of Dec 31, 2005. It is my hope that (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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I've never built a mecha, but would love to try and enter just for the fun of it. I just saw this, and noticed the deadline was Dec 31st. If this is too late, I'll just watch from the sidelines. Great idea! Mark (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I be the fool. I just saw on another post that the "participation notification" had to be submitted by midnight of today, not by today. I misunderstood the before/by part. Anywho, just thought to point out my silliness. - Andrew ... feeling (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I remember that movie! It creeped me out as a kid and I'm bummed it hasn't shown up on DVD yet. It'll probably look cheesy as heck, but would be fun to see again. The only thing I can still remember clearly is that at some point they fish a (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I just got back from a month in Russia today and saw this, and so it seems fated that I should enter (even though I've never tried to build mecha before, so the only person I know I'll out-build is Goldman). Derek (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Make it smaller? I've no idea how. Brilliant design, David! I'm looking forward to seeing it decked out with the external weapons and equipment. (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) May we suggest: (URL) Oh look, a looming deadline. In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote: (...) I intend to participate. Peace and participation, Professor Whateverly (URL) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) A subtlety lost on many I suppose. I think even then, the transition from The Cub to Black Bear might merit a bit of beefing up - or even the emergence of some weapons, although I understand you dont normally do weapons.. (...) That would be (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...hehe (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mladen, Tobias, I fully concur. (And I was wondering when such a post would surface... ;-) I first saw the Stealth Hunter on the back of the (latest?) LEGO Magazine a couple weeks back. I was quite amazed and in awe: I thought to myself, "That (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Mark, It is 11 minutes past 2 on the east coast but still only 11:11 on the west coast, so technically not yet the 31st. ::wink:: Anywho, I just wanted to say "please add me" to the list. I have not created any true mecha of my own yet, but i (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's always nice to be reminded that I have mildly creepy fanboys too. (...) (URL) Ahem.> You're not exactly making these statements from a lofty pinnacle of expertise now are you? Whatever the flaws of the Black Bear (and they are legion, (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) I have to re-iterate Soren's comments. This looks like every other Sophie Mecha, except there's less color going on than usual. You've never been into multiple color schemes really, sticking to good ole color & Neutral. But in all black, most (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This was an on purpose all black build. Thanks. The Katanas were the only thing that seemed right. (...) It's a name play, not a name sake! Though I'll probably have to build an ursine styled Biomechanoid. Remember that movie "Prophecy"? With (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Dave! The minifig hand I used was from a C3PO. I found that the colour nicely simulated the amber colour of translucent plastic magazines used by certain armed forces nowadays. For example, the (URL) Steyr AUG> and (URL) HK G36> are (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I'll give it a shot. F (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, that's pretty nifty. I'm curious, though--why did you go with the odd-color minifig hand rather than a black one? Dave! (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I agree 100% with you Tobias. I am greatly disappointed that LEGO is caving in and selling toys that resemble modern weaponry. Some will think that I am a hypocrite for saying that, as I myself build nothing but military-themed creations. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Another idea to speed up the database search. If the database is on SQL or similar it could speed up the search if an indice was created which lists according to group and subgroup. Just a thought. Marco (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) They work quite well on this size. Good design, praise to who ever developed them! (...) You're totaly right. I had several tries, but nothing worked out good. Do you have any idea for knees, here. They should fit the MOAB too. (...) Again, (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) To be honest, I couldn't do total rebuilds. In some cases I just couldn't figure out who the original was done. In others I was missing the parts. And last but not least I wanted to change or improve small things, which I didn't like or missed (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I found the feet of the MOAB too bulky compared to those of the Wanzer. Thus the foot design is changed a little. The wheel wells were on my to use list for quite a while. Always thought they should give a good gun housing. (...) That's true! (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(Posting to both .mecha and .debate now, since the post contains the L-word, but it's actually more of a .debate topic... follow-up as you see fit) Another thing I wanted to comment on in my previous reply, but forgot to include because I was busy (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm in! Russell (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, Marco, nice work on these rebuilds. I like the overhand grip on Mono's left hand weapon. How do you like those hands? They're Todd Amacher's original design, I believe. Mono needs knees, though! I like the clamshell-style cockpit on the (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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"Should old acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind; Should old acquaintance be forgot, And days of old lang syne. We two have run about the hills, And pulled the daisies fine. We've wandered many a weary foot, Since old lang syne. We two (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.western, lugnet.general)
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(...) Count me in, Mark. * crosses fingers, hoping concept image sports ludicrously outsized missile payload...* (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I can't resist... (2 URLs) Dare you. Soren (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I've been doing some research on .mecha and ran across this beautifully worded post from Stuart (via Soren). It seems to me that the .mecha group is at a sort of crossroads and thought this might kickstart some discussion as to the direction of the (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, For fear of repeating that which was said before, I did prefer The Cub. However, I think some subtle contrasting colours might have brought out the detail more (not quite with Soren on the blacktron Black and Yellow look). Maybe some (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) "Sitcom partner!" That is slander! I will sue your ass! I wasn't going to enter this because of time constraints, and a copyright office due date on Feb 1, but now that the gauntlet has been thrown, I have no choice. I'm in. -Dan (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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snippage throughout (...) I just ordered mine through S/H. So I'll probably get them sometime next week. Germans are usually late with LEGO? That seems so, wrong. (...) Which is the one really huge selling point for me. I think that this first run (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Both builds look good, and have your own touches that make them just a little different from the originals. I like them. I also have to agree with eric that the opening out body on (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It isnt, but then between exoforce and Bionacle they have headed generally in the mecha direction for some time. Some of the classic space sets were mecha-like. So in that respect, Lego have had a number of official sets which are mecha. For (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, the germans are always late with LEGO. We'll get the sets in february. So I can only argue due to pics I've already seen in the net. I agree to Tobias, the models are much worse than I expected, when I heard there would be a mecha (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's "Mister Acting Admin John is a conservative poopie-head" to you, pal. Mind your F-Ups, Al;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Having found some of these sets already in my local Toymaster store I'd like to comment on a couple of points raised. (...) Actually there are no printed pieces in any of the sets I've bought (7700, 7702, 7708 and 7711). It's all done with stickers. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you. Though I am happy with the photos. This is a model best appreciated in person. When a Lego Fan views a model using black, this ought to be a given. (...) Your very right. Though we give ourselves artistic license when we build. That (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) The Cub transforms in to the BLACK BEAR, growing long slicing fingers and a matching attitude. (...) Little Bot? That design is like 5 years old. Who said I was going to build more of them? (...) Its just a name, not a name sake. (...) White (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Send me the bill. e (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey nice! I like the toes and feet, plus the use of those wheel well parts on the head! Very cool. Kyle's MOAB sure was a good source of inspiration. (...) Sweet! I actually had to take another look. That pic where the body opens up and you (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -Snip- (...) I am not completely sure the reasons I mentioned are indeed the real causes. I just want to stress that. Though, I have worked with Mark to run tests to see if the coding and images were/are the causes. (...) That would be cool. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've never built a mecha before, unless you count my Dragon-bot which is more Mindstorms I guess: (URL) I'd love to enter this contest though. I've been looking a challenge to get me motivated to try my hand at Mecha and this might just fit the (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Shouldn't that be "Acting Admin John is a conservative poopie-head."? :) a (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) If the location of .mecha as a subgroup of .build is the reason for the slow loading, we should take another attempt to what (URL) Mark suggested 10 month ago>. Although Mecha isn't an official LEGO theme I'd suggest to put it as a top level (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)
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