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Really nice job. A fan doing quite a bit nicer than the official Lego version, which always amazes me, though it shouldn’t anymore. (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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I have been thinking about a quad design that has wheels at its toes. This is a proto type proof of concept design excersize. Future designs will explore this set up with the final version being motorized. (URL) Rolling Walking Rabbit Wrecker> (3 (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) The canopy slides. Its fastened on using a technic rod and moves forward 3 studs, making it relatively easy to put a minifig (including Batman) in the cockpit. It does not have to be removed. I suppose I should have mentioned that in my (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Great work on what is easily my favourite batmobile. You've really made a sleek version in a relatively small scale. Does the cockpit actually slide or does it need to be removed first? If it does slide then you get even more points for that. (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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This is a sweet Mech. The color scheme rocks and I just love the fact that this thing looks so mean for a small mech. All of the parts seem to have a purpose and while lots of detail (greebles?) is sometimes fun it's also nice to see the subtle and (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Teddy Kennedy, eat your heart out! (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) cool. positively inspirational use of a wide selection of unusual parts. What are the battle droid arms on the left hand connected to? re: posing - perhaps you could keep it in your fridge... (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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The fact that you built this kickass mech under my dradis both frightens and delights me. Your mecha story is similar to mine. I just got up one day and decided to take a stab at mecha after two many years of looking at other people's work. I look (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Good to see you're still around Pat. You never cease to amaze me with your alternate uses of seed parts. Grace the lug with your prescense more often. I'd like to see that in person. F (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I was working on a use for the ATV body piece and came up with a pretty fun mech. Although, after I set it up to take the pictures the sun loosened all the leg joints and it wouldn't pose for me anymore. (URL) Gallery: (URL) Pat Bunn (18 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Get over it dude Make peace with your mom, she is not that bad in bed Awesome D, you hit one out of the park on your first vig attempt. So...what, you're the soldier-poet now? I bet that plays well with the Ukrainian girls. -Keith (18 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) Thank you, Dennis. (...) Yes, that set and the prehistoric creatures set had the color in question. (...) I hope so too! Glad you liked it! -Jon (18 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice work, Jon. I'm also liking the orange color scheme you've chosen there. Are the dark orange parts from 4884 Wild Hunters? I'm definitely going to have to check out that color. Hope you can keep on building in between diaper changing! ;) (...) (18 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks everyone for the very kind and encouraging words. I should mention that it was everyone's awesome-looking Iron Mecha entries here that inspired me to try building a mech. After this model, I'm definitely motivated to doing more. Currently I'm (...) (18 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Fradel! EVA = Extravehicular activity? I think I should have added some accessories, but I didn't really know what, and I didn't want to add realistic gunz. Chainsaw is a good idea. Magnetic boots anyone? Thanks again, JP. (18 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Fradel! I will probably revisit this design for other flaws, but will definitely take both your suggestions and Matthew's under advisement when I do. Hmmm....have to double check whether or not I have anymore of the 2X2 slopes in that (...) (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 43121 is the (URL) engine part> he used to make the cannons. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I had already noticed this on Brickshelf. It sure is sweet, although I can't make up my mind whether I like the printed nose piece or not. Fantastic name aswell. But what does it mean, "How to use 43121"? Is it perhaps a japanese lego set (...) (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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That's a very good EVA look for a pirate mech. You've mentioned on CSF I believe, that you went for a realistic approach to the "Arr, send them to Davey Jones's locker" look. I think fusion cutters and buzzsaws/chainsaws would work well for hull (...) (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Wow. Its good to see more orange mechs these days. The look of the mech and and the name definitely suit the skirmisher role. One sight mod I'd like to see on the feet though is replacing the 1x2 black plate and adding a modified orange slope like (...) (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Heads up true believers! Check out this amazing grey walker mech, the Cinderdog by Izzo. (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Felix: (...) This is so great! I love the expression, the eyes, teeth, and head shape are just perfect. And rowboats for shoulders! I love it! I hope this is the start of a series of similar MOCs... if so, I can't wait to see them! :) Sean (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Classic 2-Wide Trains
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Here are some 2-wide trains I've been pottering about with over the last few weekends. Ah, sweet memories... (URL) The rest of the retro gallery is here: (URL) Enjoy! (posted on behalf of) Pete Reid (not just a robot builder) (18 years ago, 22-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !!
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(...) Beautiful work! I love the lettering--Mark (18 years ago, 22-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, some of the slopes are that weird orange-brown color...Have to find out what the Lego Group calls it. (...) I was trying something different for the feet on this one. If you have looked at some of my other mecha, usually they have (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well being a humble castle builder I can't offer any advice but... green is my faviourite colour and the compactness of this MOC give it a nice 'meanness' without a human resembelance. Overall I really like it. Great work! God Bless, Nathan Visit (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that's the funniest haiku I've ever read, and the vig matches it perfectly. Awesomes. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) [ z e m i d o t n e t ]> :: creations :: moonbase :: shipyard (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Is that really orange?! It looks very dark in your pics, although I like the colour scheme nonetheless. Actually I like the whole thing. The torso and cockpit are done very nicely, and it does look light and agile enough as befits its (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's some seriously good schleim you've got there. Excellent work, I was ogling it on BS earlier. Tim (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Keeping with my purist nature, and not willing to use stickers of any kind, a fellow NGLTC member, Lewis Valentine, challenged me to build the Chessie cat logo small enough to fit on an engine. I gladly accepted the challenge and here is the result: (...) (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
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| | My first vignette--The Apology
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This MOC was built to compliment a haiku I recently wrote. The haiku is titled "The Apology." I like you, but not Enough to take you to the Hospital. Sorry. (URL) Please let me know what you think. Derek (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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Hello all, I have been very busy as of late. What with buying a house, moving in, and preparing for the arrival of our first child (she is due May 6, btw), I haven’t had much time for building. The pimp my Mech contest got me all up in arms to use (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: BAAL - Artillery Mech
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(...) This is an excellent Mecha, Dennis ! It is reminiscent of The Mac 2 Monster from Robotech. (Always was one of my favs!) I look forward to seeing what you build next! -Jon snip (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Microscale Formula PWN
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(...) Fantastic! While, IMHO, your work is surely an appropriate microscale, I can easily imagine a whole "mesoscale" world build around your cars. I need to build more.... --Muze (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | I took the liberty of mentioning The Brick Testament on another forum
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(URL) were overwhelmingly positive. Congrats, Rev--you've won additional fans! Dave! (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) No criticism or suggestions; I love it. Great colour scheme, I'm always a fan of black+white+other colour, and your green / trans-green detailing works really well. It's lovely and compact yet really beefy looking; those cannons are fabulous. (...) (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Very nice! You've captured the look of an F1 car and demonstrated great snotwork too. I can't wait to build a track full of them. Ashley (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Thanks Mark! I didn't know about Makoto Kobayashi (URL) before you mentioned him, no inspiration coming form there. Inspiration came more from (URL) kind of bot - which looks similar to your example anyway: strong arms, short legs - ape style (...) (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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hah, nice one JP Something about your mech struck a chord with me, I couldn't figure out what it was. So, true to my style I start surfing my links, and found (URL) by Makoto Kobayashi. (thanks to Soren the anime junkie Roberts for turning me onto (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) That's just sweet Dennis. Loved checking it out on flickr and seeing it finished. Great job! Mark (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Dennis, First off I'd like to congratulate you on a great little mech! Awesome colours, nice proportions, and great detailing. I love the guns, big and mean looking! I normally prefer more humanoid looking mecha, but what you have done here is (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Tachikoma tank mecha - Ghost in the Shell
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(...) Please keep them coming. I'm stumped. --SNIP-- (...) I tried it and it would look great except that the parts can't rotate enough :( They end up about 10 degrees from vertical. A real shame since if it could rotate more it would be great. (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ok, one more idea and then I'll leave you alone. What if you removed the parts above the 4x4 round brick you have there now, and instead attached three of these to it, lined up above where the technic holes of the 4x4 round brick. (URL) Then, (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This is great. One of the best microscale mocs I've seen in a long time. There is some slick construction in it too. Very well done! (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Pirate mecha
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Mechers, mechettes, spacers, spacette, I've just finished a small Pirate Mecha: (URL) Click on the pic = Brickshelf folder postmod. Keep your chickens home! JP. (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Awesome! This is really cool, and a really nice use for that new curved slope. I love the construction of it, especially the upside down chassis and use of the brackets. I just built myself a red one, although I've slightly modified (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | BAAL - Artillery Mech
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(URL) This is my first mech build. Even though this is a small mech, it was a good learning experience and was definitely different than building spaceships. Any comments, criticism and suggestions on how to improve future builds are very (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Thanks Anthony, Amusingly enough the original design was exactly as you described (studs out version) but it looked a bit bug-eyed so I moved the eyes on top. Thanks anyway. Tim (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That looks really great! I've fallen out of watching the show, but mainly because I don't stay up so late anymore when it's on. My only suggestion for the head is to add another 4x4 blue wheel (the kind with the 4 technic holes around the (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickshelf Find: BAAL by dennisc888
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(...) Thanks Marco for the kind mention. I'm glad you like the model. :) I just submitted these pics late last night to BS, and I'll create some proper MOC announcement posts when I get home from work tonight. Thanks again! Dennis (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | SCLTC Coming to Fullerton Railroad Days
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SCLTC will return to Fullerton Railroad Days (FRRD) for the fifth consecutive year in May 2006 with one of its largest operating LEGO train displays ever. The layout features a mix of new creations and old favorites including an extended version of (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | Brickshelf Find: BAAL by dennisc888
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Hello, I found this on Brickshelf, and thought you might like it! (URL) Enjoy (URL) Marco> P.S.: I'm really puzzled by BS lately. In the MECHA recent folder I only find space ships and other stuff. Mecha are very rare there nowadays!? (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: City warfare
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The MOC looks OK. From a photography point of view, there's no need for the pic to be 1600x1200. And it could use some cropping. I would suggest pulling the pics into the photo editor of your choice, cropping and resizing them to more web-friendly (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Mechs by Mandalore
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I'd like to share this funtabulous walker mech by Mandalore for the Brickshelf Find. (URL) out the rest at his folder here: (URL) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MOC: The Rabbit
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(...) Felix, really nice! He looks like the rabbit from Wallace and Gromit's latest film - and I really like the look on the face - the nuanced emotions you can get from your sculptures is simply amazing! I hope to see this in person (or is that in (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Funny you mention what I might pull out of my hat next-- I've had builders block for a few months now. I've had no shortage of ideas, but every time I sat down to put an idea into form I was never satisfied. I associate building with relaxing (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hah... Actually, I was thinking of titling the post MOC: Rapid Attack Battle Bot Infantry Technology. (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy with the paws especially. I often want just one piece to serve a purpose but don't want to add a lot to make it stay in place. (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: The Rabbit
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(...) So my space suff doesn't impress you, huh? What a jerk you are. ;) See you at HoB! (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! My wife had a similar response... which is interesting because she normally just gives me a polite but disinetrested, "Oh... thats nice." (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | City warfare
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This vignette is dedicated to soldiers everywhere, who bravely and boldly defend their country and the whole world.More specifically to my fellow canadians who are now in Afghanistan,reconstructing the country and defending it against terrorists (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Glad to see you are able to listen. I love the patio stones too. ;-) Jude (18 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Ohhhh.... it is so cute... Can I hug it? Seriously Felix, where is the pilot? There is a minifig inside, right? I can't find the engines, where the heck are they? Thanks for sharing, JP. (18 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Felix, I really like this, especially the paws, stomach and eyes. Judy M. (18 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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Felix, yet again your non-space never fails to astound me. I look forward to seeing it at HoB. I wouldn't be surpised if you get more purchase offers again this year. F (18 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: The Rabbit
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(...) Eh, What's up Doc? Nice MOC...can't wait to see more of the pix. What else are you gonna pull out of your hat? ;) "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) OMG I LOVE IT!!!! How cute is that??? He is just devine, adorable, is he made of chocolate? Can I eat him... ;) He is completely sweet! I wish I could see the brickshelf pictures :( Thanks for sharing! Mel (18 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | MOC: The Rabbit
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(2 URLs) The Rabbit> (Post Mod) I've been out of the habit of posting MOCs, but thought this was timely. The idea was actually independent of the season. I've got some tricky SNOT going on here (notice the floating paws). I'll update the folder (...) (18 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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(...) OK... You are way cool. If you ever stop coming up with LEGO furniture, this world will be a little less bright. I'd love to see a collaboration between you and Amy Hughes. Thank you very much! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: "Raeynop" schleim technique
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(...) I've never actually tried that before so it's new to me at least. Neat! Tim (18 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | "Raeynop" schleim technique
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I was revisiting a (URL) house project> of mine lately, and found that I had used an interesting building technique for a clothes hanger: (URL) Surely this can't be a new technique. But has it been sufficiently recognized, categorized and named? (...) (18 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) The furniture is great, and I love how you integrated the pod disks into the model. Wonderful! (2 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (18 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Beautiful! This v-pod looks like it belongs next to Nelson Yrizarry's (URL) Target>. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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the furniture came first, the v-pod encouraged by fellow lug member, jude beaudin. i argued that vignettes should have minifigs (yuck!) and he argued not. so my first intro to the v-pod. (URL) the fender pieces are so useful, as proved by jonathan (...) (18 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !!
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| | Polis Massa Pump Station
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In a jumbled collection of lazily floating asteroids, Polis Massa is a small Outer Rim mining settlement far removed from the more populated areas of the galaxy. The airless rocks are host to sealed outposts where various structures like (URL) pump (...) (18 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Excelsior Trolley
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Since the TCLTC will only be able to bring half of their train layout to the ILTCO Philadelphia show this summer, we decided to turn our mainlines into ping-ponging trolley lines. Yeah, we already have a few trolleys we can run: (2 URLs) But that (...) (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !
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| | LEGO Color Chart (the portable kind) available
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I’ve been holding off on announcing this, because I know how sensitive the color issue is, but things are what they are, and I've created this nice chart for everyone, so the time has come to share. :-) At the link below, you can find a .PDF file (...) (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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| | Re: The place where I grew up
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(...) Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing, it was a nice treat on a Thursday morning. Calum (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: a town structure contest!! extended to april 5th!!
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(...) So who were the winners? Russell BayLUG/BayLTC (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Green Mecha
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Hey gang. Check out this green mecha by Kazanyemmi. (URL) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Tachikoma tank mecha - Ghost in the Shell
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(...) Not sure how much more detail I could fit on it but expect an email from me. (...) The back is minifig scale rather than person scale. As such it is a little deeper than the real thing because minifigs are a little deeper than people (even (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi! Here are some photos of a project that I've had on the backburner for more than a year or two now, and which still is unfinished: a model of my parents' house. (URL) Brickshelf folder> It was built mostly with pieces from my pre-dark-age period, (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: Tachikoma tank mecha - Ghost in the Shell
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(...) If you'd like, I can send you a scan or twenty of my Ghost In the shell manga which shows these mechs in very good detail (and plotting a rebellion to boot!) Give me a buzz on my email @gmail.com if you're interested. Your mech is pretty (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's 'cause I stole his leg joints ;) (and forgot to credit them so thanks Jon, it wasn't a direct steal which was why I forgot... sorry) (...) I'm afraid that probably won't help but... thanks :P (...) I'm trying to dabble a bit more. Now (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks good Tim, The build reminds me a lot of Jon's bots. Of course wandering down the street can remind me of Jon's bots so.... Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Ldraw stuff. My only suggestion is to build it out of brick. That aught to (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Tachikoma tank mecha - Ghost in the Shell
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--SNIP-- (...) Only in my imagination ;) Tim (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Looks pretty faithful. Can a fig fit inside? Jude (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Definitely gracious. You will attain divine blessing from me. (...) Well if you look at the picture I link to in the original post (oh yes, the comb comment has earned some sarcasm ;) ) you will see that the top of the heard is rather round. (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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that's very pretty. (...) do you mean grateful? anyway, I suggest a comb. oh, the comedy... but seriously, I don't know Ghost in the Shell - which part is the head?! What about the little 1x1x2/3 slopes? mo. (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: My Second Original Mech
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Hi Ken. If you are trying for the feminine look I've got a few suggestions. Taper the waist, maybe get rid of those two-sided slopes. You could also use those slopes to make the mecha breasts. Also you need to make slimmer hands. Maybe use droid (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: My Second Original Mech
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Ok Let's try this again. (URL)Assassin406>> Since, as someone pointed out, the mech doesn't look very feminine I've decided to rename it and post some better pictures. I'll be doing some instructions soon as promised and I won't fool around with the (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Tachikoma tank mecha - Ghost in the Shell
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Hi all, Just a little fig-scale (URL) Tachikoma> tank mecha I whipped up tonight. (2 URLs) Side > (URL) If anyone can help with head smoothing I would be most gracious. Tim (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Hi all, I recently went on a work trip and took the parts of set 4888 Ocean Odyssey with me. These two MOC's were the result. (4 URLs) All I added is a mini-fig. I wouldn't normally post about these MOCs, but I've seen a lot of posts from fairly new (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Joe Vig: Inside, Outside, Opened, Closed
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(...) Great Joe Vig vignette! I really appreciate the fact that you take the time to make the animated images of your vigs: that makes them all the more impressive. Joe vs. the Fleebnorks! Remember, our 2nd Annual Joe Vig contest is only a few (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, sorry about the ftx code. I was in a hurry to post those pics late last night. Thanks for providing a working link Mark. I should also have mentioned that your work has been a big inspiration to me too. In fact I have a picture of Shogun (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Here's my latest vignette: (3 URLs) Inside, Outside, Opened, Closed features Joe, a few fleebnorks, and doors that open and close. (2 URLs) Enjoy! (2 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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When I look at this, it makes me think that it should be dancing. I can't think why. I like it. Agility is great, fragility is not so great, but seeing as I can't actually touch it, who cares? I like that tubing 'tache best of all - especially as (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yah, but the ftx code needs some work :) (URL) BS Link> Yup, I'd say so. You're getting a lot of the articulation knocked out nicely. Neat work, interesting how you keep track what parts come from what sets, very useful information. Keep it up (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pimp My Mech WINNERS
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(...) Yeah, the turnout was about twice what I was expecting/hoping for. And the Mechs were about six times more spiffy. (...) It's a strange tradition that I've always used for my contests at ReasonablyClever.com. I think it came out of a desire to (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pimp My Mech WINNERS
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(...) It was neat - and somewhat frustrating. Next time, I'm going to let myself have a vote as well, or maybe do a "Chris' Choice" award or something. I'm just thankful I had willing victims...er....volunteers to fill out the voting spreadsheet. (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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