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In lugnet.build.mecha, Zac Soden wrote: -snip- (...) Sorry, guess I wasn't clear about that. I meant make the missiles stand out more visually. In other words, replace the black with a brighter colour. I think white would work well, or even a (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Marco. I suppose that the moral of the story is never skimp on joints - in the long run making sacrifices for more sturdier joints is going to make the model more dynamic and thus better. And yeah I'm very happy with it's posability! (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Mark, As a programmer I feel quite embarraced that I didn't do the ftx properly! At least I got the text links right! In my defence, it seems a really wierd 'language'. I'm glad you liked the model. Yeah boxy was the aim - I was (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Mladen. Yeah your tips helped me to put just the right finishing touches. The AA guns I love too (even more than the rocket pod yet funnily enough the guns were a lot less effort) and they do depress to about -5 degrees although the (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all, My final entry. Hitachi Heavy Industries Iron Mecha (2 URLs) BS gallery> I reconfigured the concept art into a crane after people commented that the side cockpit (what I started with) looked like a crane. I also have no idea how to build (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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Hi Zac, great job! I like the legs and feet. The details and the guns. But most of all I like that look of this bulky body heading straight foreward to blow away everything that's in the way. (4 URLs) Here you can see it the best! I tried this look (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Third update: I switched themes from a construction type mecha to a military one simply because I'm running out of time and think a crane is harder to build than a big gun. Also I couldn't figure out a good use for the "missle pods". So here's the (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Here's a corrected link: (URL) I really like the small changes you made, Zac. The AA guns are awesome, and look like they can depress to engage ground targets, which is what AA guns do most of the time when they're not firing (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Zac, this is a fantastic little mech. The greebling keeps it plenty busy and looks like a tank. The roundness of the legs sold me. The body looks a bit boxy for the size of it, but again, as a tank isn't too much of a hit. I like your variations (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Type M-24B Support Walking Tank
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Hi builders and buildettes, After being stuck at home for days with a partially collapsed lung (spontaneous pneumothorax for those in the know) for with the doctor says just 'rest' I had a good build session and finally got a mech done. It's been a (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Kashyyyk Battle
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Kashyyyk is a lush jungle planet where treetops serve as homes for the native Wookiees, a towering fur-covered species known to be ferocious warriors. The planet serves as a navigation gateway for the entire southwest quadrant of the galaxy, making (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Awesome! Another great link! Thank you very much for sharing! On a side note, I grew up in Pittsburgh, and walked through those streets; even went to a few of the businesses mentioned on this site when I moved back there for a short time after (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for your kind words! I look forward to your gallery when you get the chance! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Just finished reading Children of the Corn. Thought it needed a vignette: (URL) The whole corny gallery (with other assorted vignettes): (URL) Steve (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.western, lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) Thanks, Tony! Here's another link - a gallery of historic buildings in Pittsburgh, mostly storefronts and banks: (URL) Spotlight on Main Street> Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | iron mecha entry
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Never built a robot before - but I think I did a pretty good job with this one. (URL) a lot of fun building this, so no matter what the contest results are, I have already won, so to speak. (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That Red with the Dark Grey will never go out of style! Looks good. I like the way you did the feet. They are classic, yet nicely emulate the drawing. (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) That's one of the techniques I picked up from Chris Snead. Unfortunately, that combo is still not strong enough to hold the guns up. Believe me, I tried it. :-) (URL) Mladen Pejic> (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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snip (...) snip why not use the 3l axle with stud (with the stud part) sandwiched between two 1x2 technic bricks. very stiff and gives you a 2l worth of axle to attach to. Mark (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Will be interesting to se if anyone can beat this. Real nice. /Andréas (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Actually, sometimes the whole turret, including the 2x2 round brick, slips off the axle peg. So, I don't know if the 4x4 round brick would work any better. But it's a good suggestion nonetheless, and I regret not trying it out. The real (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) And added. Thanks Marco. (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) OK--I'd wondered if you were using the soft-plastic-rod stiffening technique in this somehow. Is there no way to use the 4x4 round brick, which also has a center axle groove? It might hold the guns better, though I don't know what effect it (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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Hello Mark, here's my link: (URL) Marco (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) Thanks Matthew, I've updated my records. (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) In fact, each time TLC has produced a new part I've been amazed how the part fit well the System....how the part GEOMETRY fit well the System (I don't want to upset people about bleys). It's noticeably true when talking about SNOT parts. I'm (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) That's me! But wait, where's the link I posted?! <<- (URL) ->> although to be honest it's not a great record of my progress; I never took any photos of the body design changes (well, it didn't take as long as the hips) and now I'm nearly (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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Outstanding my Mecha Masters! (munches on Bell Pepper) We are all have very much fun watching your progress. So much in fact that I'm hoping that I'm keeping up with you all. Below is a listing of all the contestants, the name of the entry (if one (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce) !
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(...) Wow, that's really impressive. You really captured the picture very well. Steve (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Iron Mecha: Provost
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This is my Iron Mecha entry: Provost (URL) After moderation: (URL) I'm reasonably happy with the outcome. Any comments are welcome. Cheers, Mark. (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Nathan, Beautifully simple design with the best airtight cockpit design that I've seen in awhile. Great work! Dave S. "Nathan Proudlove" <nathanberry@load.com> wrote in message news:ItK7Iv.J0K@lugnet.com... (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry - The Gentleman Crab
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(...) Very nice Keith! The fleshy colours give it a biomechanical feel, which is pretty cool and different. I also really like the missile pods, and the way they have a (URL) stowed> position. A few questions: What's in the (URL) hatch>? Is this (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry - The Gentleman Crab
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(...) Nice. I'm getting itchy in the pants just looking at it. The background is ok too. a (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Iron Mecha Entry - The Gentleman Crab
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Yes, I realize that crabs have 6 legs and claws and whatnot, but this crab would like to take you out for an evening on the town. Who would turn down the Gentleman Crab? (URL) He's not much in the way of gearing, or articulation, but he knows how to (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) LOL! Thanks Keith. I would love to bring one of my MPs to Brickfest, but I'm not sure they will last till then. See, I LDraw all my models and then take them apart, to free up the parts for other works. A big creation like this puts a sizeable (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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Mladen, you never fail to bring the heat. Everyone has already hit on the great details, all I'm going to add is that it is highly arousing. No Brickfest will ever be complete until you bring one of these things to devastate the train/town layout. (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Venom Mech
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(...) That is awesome Nathan! I just love the wild, almost cartoony look of it. Not that that is a bad thing. It's just that it has very clean, smooth lines. The posable legs reinforce this. The weapons are great as well. I'm a huge fan of insanely (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | My finished Iron Mecha entry - The Red Queen
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(2 URLs) Armed with a 15 Jiggawatt railgun and a high-explosive missile launcher, the Red Queen dominates the battlescape of the weird place where giant tanks with legs are actually physically possible and militarily sound. It is piloted by Eddie (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Thanks Kyle! I use the orange for the missile wells as a kind of "warning" colour. The orange looks better against the greys than red or yellow. Glad you like it. (...) It's absolutely shameful that I still haven't seen it. The next time I (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) As always, thanks Chris! You're right; I'm now far more concerned with making things flow together smoothly and making each detail, as you say, "deliberate". Oh, and I was going to use your smallest worm gear joints for each gun, but (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Heh, thanks Bryce! I've been following the Iron Mecha contest very closely. I just love how inventive all the entries have been so far. I also like how a lot of problems I have encountered in building large multiped mecha have been revealed, (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Thanks Anthony! I get what you're saying about the guns. I would love to make long, round-barrelled guns, but LEGO only makes 1x1 or 2x2 rounded tubes. 1x1 is IMO too skinny for the primary cannons, and 2x2 is too fat. I really wish there was (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Awesome new weapons platform, Mladen! Others have commented on the "hammerhead", the gatling gun, the missile doors, the sensors--in other words, they didn't leave me much. But they left me something! I love the hidden "inset" colors--the (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Thank you LFB! I always look forward to reading your replies! :-) (...) The railgun turrets are connected to the body with my (URL) joint-stiffening technique> that I've been using since the MWP. However, I had to modify it sideways by using (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Hey, I always look forward to new mecha from you; this one is no exception. You have a real talent for adding detail so that it looks clean and deliberate. I especially like the gun turrets, and how you used those round slopes to create a full (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) I always love the military look of your mecha. This one doesn't disappoint. I like the beefy thighs. As always your guns are second to none. You could almost get away with saying this is your Iron Mecha entry. Not much else to say, really just (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha 2nd Update
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(...) Hey, that's looking really interesting! I like the knees, and the fact that it has a very industrial look to it... Can't wait to see the finished product! Later, Chris (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Welcome to the Building Arena, IRON MECHA
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(...) Hmmm red. Novel colour choice. Tim PS. Good and beefy like proper Aussie beef (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Odd brick SNOT
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(...) It's free for the taking. I'm trying to post things like that here in the hopes that other people will share their own ideas. If Erik Amzallag hadn't posted his fence-based window technique I could never have come up with the two segment (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Yep, the studs touch but it works just fine. By the way, this is an awesome technique, and I'll be stealing...er, borrowing...it myself, without a doubt. Derek (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) That is really something. As its' been said, very utilitarian looking. To be honest I didn't like the look of it at first, but the more I looked it over the more it grew on me. I esepecially like the inclusion of the knee-joint armor plates; (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New houses in "Steinford"
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(...) ... (...) Andreas, Thank you very much! Detailed pictures give a lot of ideas for building. And sorry for the delay - I was out for the weekend. WBR, Alexander Horoshilov (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Ok, yea, a bit of bevel would help a lot (even if it technically isn't quite enough, LEGO can give some to absorb minor imperfections). Of course if they had been very, very, very clever, they would have figured out how to have the stud height (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) That is very neat. I've used the ends of these brackets before in a similar way to do tight lettering on a Caledonian Railway 4MT (2-6-4 steam engine), but I've never been able to work out what to do with the 1x2 part when using the whole (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Frank, I hadn't tested it but just did and it works fine. I've never had any trouble sticking plates into the back of headlight bricks before either. It is probably because the top of studs is slightly angled thus removing collisions. I'm (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) Have you actually tried this out? From the back, I see you have 1x2/1x4 brackets plugged into the back of washing machine bricks. I think the 2nd studs on the brackets will collide with the studs on the top of the washing machine bricks (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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| | Iron Mecha Official Entry
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Fresh outta narrative. (URL) folder, post mod of course (URL) Nathan Proudlove (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Venom Mech
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Alright, some of you out there saw this emch at NWbrickcon '05, but for the rest of you, I finally got around to taking photos and posting. I was lucky enough to win the prestigous and elusive "Most Fluid Mecha" award at the con for this. Added (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Odd brick SNOT
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I just discovered a simple technique today for doing odd brick width SNOT, thus getting around the 2 in the 5:2 rule. I couldn't think of having seen it before so maybe it is new (although it seems unlikely). Anyway, I thought I'd share it since I (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The Weight is Over!!!
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(...) Marco, you were correct. It was the rotational part of the joints that caused the collapse. Once I switched the joints around, they held the weight. I also added a shock to the downward joint to limit how far the joint can expand. There still (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Small town building reference
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(...) Thanks, Tony. This is wonderful. On a side note: I broke down and bought a camera this weekend and will contribute some neighborhood-y type NYC shots next week. I'll make it a point next weekend to get out and take some pictures during the (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | V-2 DAT File
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Not really a great leap forward, but I did manage to do a knock-off copy of KillerMoth26's missle in a black and white paint scheme and extend the main body. (URL) ultimate intent is to create a MPD scene of a mobile launch. I thinking Shawn (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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The vertical-launch system between the smokethrowers is also amazing--a detail I may try to develop further at some point. Also, I meant "LAMPS/sensor turrets", seeing that the chin and dorsal units are the same... LFB (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Mladen, As always, a magnificent piece of hardware, looking so much the utilitarian part and warming the cockles of my heart for so being. I pretty much just lurk now but I had to come out and comment on this--seeing new ones is always (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Instructions for Stealth Wasp - 7700 Stealth Hunter alternate
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Thank you also for bringing the instructions for this alternate model to the public! I think it is the best looking model our of the entire exoforce collection. I can see why LEGO had this as an alternate creation and not a main one though. When (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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| | Iron Mecha 2nd Update
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(...) I don't have time for a bogus entry silly! Here's a picture of where I'm at...sorta...turning out weird. Oh well. I'll just make sure I finish. (URL) No use waiting for the moderated folder. I only took one picture quickly :-p (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Instructions for Stealth Wasp - 7700 Stealth Hunter alternate
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Added .space for obvious reasons (...) Huge thanks to everyone involved for bringing this to the community. That "space set" alternate model is easily the best Exo-Force set IMHO. (Kind of amusing that the main model is the best main model in the (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Small town building reference
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(...) OK. My gallery of Manchester (the original one) shots. Just two pics so far but I will add more to it so check back every so often. (2 URLs) Maj after moderation> Tim (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Yes, you're absolutely correct about this, and it's a problem a lot of modern MBTs have as well. However, those hatches were the only pieces I had that could solve this particular design problem. Blame LEGO. Taking this one step further (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) :-) (...) Thanks Marco! It only looks realistic. I doubt it would work all that well IRL. :-( (...) Thanks again. (URL) Mladen Pejic> (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Thanks Zac! (...) I always start in this order: Make one leg Multiply that leg six times Build the chassis/thorax Build the upper body Figure out placement of cockpit, weapons, missiles, and sensors Attach the weapons, missiles, sensors (...) (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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It's nice that the pilot can rapidly eject, but the topside armor seems a little thin, considering that the top down attack is a favorite of smart munitions. (URL) cockpit> I like the white cockpit. I've been in an M1 tank simulator, and they are (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Weight is Over!!!
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You might try making a joint that only moves laterally at the hip (like with 2x2 turntables), and has a fixed minimum downward angle (like with click hinges that are wedged on the upper side to a fixed angle - they can bend down, but not up past a (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Weight is Over!!!
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(...) Hello Brian, as far as I can see on your pics the rotational part of the joints doesn't stand the weight. Try to rebuild the hip like in your first attempt. (URL) Without the rotational part under weight it might hold. You also can improve the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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(...) Hello Mladen, (URL) (...) I think thats fast for such a creation. (...) I like all the details you did on this one and on your other plattforms. Your Mecha look so realistic. One could think it's a model of real war machine. (...) I did, like (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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Whoa man I didn't see this before our recent discussion. I am absolutely gobsmacked - although gobsmackedness doesn't seem to have as wierd an effect on me as it does on Eric ;) (...) Hah you're still miles ahead of me when it comes to build speed. (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Please forgive a non-Mecha builder for barging in, but Brickshelf user sugegasa seems to have come up with a technique involving rolled up bits of tissue. (URL) I've not yet tried it myself, but I'm always on the lookout for (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've started on the body. Legs are still holding in there... it's going to end up pretty heavy though! (URL) Michael (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well, I have finally finished my body and rigged up the skeleton form of my legs. I was concerned that my body had grown too heavy for the joints and ... (2 URLs) Collapse. Great!!! Back to the drawing board on my joints. Any suggestions on how to (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I've started this resource page (URL), using links from this thread. Please let me know if you'd like to contribute or remove anything. Thanks! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !
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| | Re: New MOC: L-21 Mobile Multi-Role Platform (MMP)
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Thanks Eric! Your use of bold text is inimitable. :-) (URL) Mladen Pejic> (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Andreas, I am very impressed! Many details and great building techniques! Amazing construction and it looks large on display! e (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build)
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(...) (URL) LOOKA DAT WOW ==== (...) (URL) OH NO WAY DATZDABBOMB ==== (...) (URL) GET OUT DATZSOKOOL ==== (...) (URL) WHATS THE OH MAN ITS A ==== (...) DOOODE. nice. real nice. e (URL) REPEAT THIS PICTURE IS THE STANG BOMB DANG ==== (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Andreas- I think "LEGO" is your first language! Luckily, it's universal. -Ted (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(URL) Click on Image Finally! This mecha took way too long to complete. I started it after Christmas, and only got it done yesterday. I guess age slows you down. Heh. :-p Anyways, this mobile platform is similar in some ways to my (URL) MTP>, which (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Yes, I sure did. I was in a rush yesterday (hot date) and only had a moment to fix one page, and realized I needed to do the other. Thanks for pointing that out. All fixed now. Again thank you so very much for taking the inititive and helping (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Eric, please do the same on the text list. As I copied the original ftx source of the imaged list and did the rest with cut&paste the "a" is missing too. @Brian: Pardon me for doing just automized work without really reading. Marco (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think I only have one word: Wow! (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build)
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Hi Ted, (...) Thanks for your comment. (...) Oh yes, they are. I used a substituon for one of these 1x2-bricks: 3 plates 2x10, 2x6 and 2x1. The long plates are forming the stairs, with tiles on top. All stairs are built this way. On the inside the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Andreas- Wow! The circular staircase and circular brick cylinder core are just to-die-for wonderful! Question: Are the inside edges of the stairs locked to the tall brick cylinder walls? -Ted SLCTC (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) FIXED! e (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'd like to buy a vowel.;-) Klaupicus -> Klaupacius (Stanislaw Lem wouldn't be happy with a third mistranslation of his character's name from the original Polish.) BC (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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awsome, thanks Marco! (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello! (...) I did, thanks. That's very cute. The whole scenery as well as the single creations. Bye Jojo (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Marco you rock! Thank you. I'd suggest sorting by real name AND nickname though it complicates matters. I think maybe you and I need to talk offline..... (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Alexander, here are additional pis. All pics are made by Holger Matthes (HoMA) while our exhibiton in Frechen 2006. (9 URLs) All pics are here: (URL) If you want other details, please write it down here......... Andreas Böker (abhf) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | Instructions for Stealth Wasp - 7700 Stealth Hunter alternate
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Instructions are found here: (URL) is an official Lego Group design. HUGE thanks to the continuing developers of LDRAW and MLCAD with particular mention of Guy Vivan, Mark Chittenden, Marc Schickele for their drafts of elements that were necessary (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general) !
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(...) Yes, I do! These buildings are so beautiful (although, they seem to be too brick-expensive). And they a have a lot of small details. It would be very for you to take additional pictures - thank you! WBR, Alexander Horoshilov (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hi George, (...) Thanks for your words. (...) I think, this is the minimum diameter that can be built by 1x2-bricks. This one is a 48-brick-circumference. Inside it is built with many bricks to fix the outer bricks. I used 1x2 bricks as well as 4 (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Andreas, These are spectacular, such incredible detail. I also like the rounded stairway, that may be the most seamless rounded build that I've seen yet. Thanks, George (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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