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(...) The only thing I can say I don't like about this MOC is that awful top the minifig is wearing... good stuff. keep it up! mo. (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like the different look to it. I'm always digging stuff that is off the beaten path. (...) First, a nod to V-Siren: very nice *blows Soren a kiss* Yeah I can see the influence, but I'd say you've made this design your own. No critisism (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm just echoing what Chris said. I do like the very Japanese style of implied shapes and such. You've done a good job simplifiying the model while keeping it recognizable which is no easy feat. (18 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) snip Peer, Thanks for creating this tutorial, the technique is very interesting. The tutorial covers well the one step from your original post that I wasn't sure of, letting the computer decide which orientation is best for each section. You (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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WOW, Brilliant! e (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) To be honest, I was surprised as well! The only drawback I've noticed so far is that drawings are more effective than photos, since they have larger areas of uniform colors. (...) Mathematically, it all fits. The only thing that's stopping me (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(2 URLs) MOCPages> (URL) Brickshelf> After seeing Jon Palmer and Soren Roberts' cool little bots, and also the great robots on (URL) Izmojuki.com> (the book has been ordered!), I was motivated to build my own version of a small bot. Thanks for (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Wow, that is very impressive! I will begin searching for castle applications ;) God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) I love this, but more importantly, my wife loves this(1), thats praise indeed ;-) Tim (1) She said 'Why don't you build stuff like that?' (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) oh! excellent! I though that it might have ended up too chunky. (...) remote controlled via neural helmet... yeeeeah, why not, that's what I was after... ;) No, you're right; I would have liked to make the torso a bit larger, but for two (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Catepillar by Cometaki
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Welcome back to the Mecha Show, you crazy mechaheads. Tonight's episode features a ZOIDtastically flavored creation by Cometaki: The Caterpillar. (URL) More can be seen at: (URL) some love. F (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Matt. I dig what you mean by architectural. Something about those arches. It definetly does have a light feel to it and I like the colors. This gives me the impression its like a rich man's decoration mecha that he shows off to guests in the (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow. ...wow. WOW! I've never even thought of doing such a thing! And I wouldn't have guessed what a huge difference it would make in the implied resolution. (...) Hoh, yes! You MUST! Are you sure it's possible? (...) Ah! You rock. It makes me (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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Okay, I just finished typing the tutorial. It's long. The first mosaics will be easy, but things will get comlicated in the end. If you have questions, I'm sure you'll know where to post them. These tutorials will be text-ONLY. It assumes you have (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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Hello altogether! I'd like to announce my 90th Star Wars Mini Model. This time it's even one from Episode 1 which had slipped through until today, the Trade Federation AAT as seen during the Battle of Naboo. Here is the gallery with instructions: (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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It's called an 'experimental mecha' because I didn't have a particular goal. I did intend it to be light, almost architectural. I was going for something like Soren's (URL) V siren> (I love that model!) but ended up with something... different. As a (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Ditto Fradel's comment on Zoids. I wonder, if a quadraped mech was actually built, would it work better with a mammal layout (like Rabbit Wrecker) or more of an insect/crustacean layout (like the Iron Mecha entries). I had that winch part at (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like that bright orange/burnt orange color combination, I don't think I've seen that before. That cockpit design is also cool, a little more impact than just a solid wedge piece, although I wish the color matched. I'd suggest trying to get (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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I have finally finished my latest MOC, a (just larger than) Technic fig scale narrow gauge steam loco. I've written up a (URL) MOCpage> with loads of writing so probably best to go there so I don't have to say it all again. (2 URLs) I have also (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !!
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(...) Eric it is beuatiful.... does it actually walk autonomously? I'm baaaaack! K (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow! I totally missed these when you posted them! I like the idea of another vig character to go along with Joe - maybe a vig with both Joe and Harry would work? And I especially like the use of pink seats in "Harry Resigns", although dark (...) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Calculation of offset values on SNOT buildings.
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This article describes a theory to ease calculations on SNOT building offset values using mathematical matrix theory.... (URL) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) A little more subtle than intended maybe...by looking at the lack of responses. I'll be waiting for the "further installments". You are a RATTC man..:-) Cheers, Selçuk (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Burtonmobile
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(...) Indeed. Alot of people have complained that many newer bricks are too specialized. Personally, I'm really enjoying the variety of slopes and wedges LEGO has seen fit to produce in the last few years. The new USC Batmobile certainly benefits (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hi all, I'm on a bit of a Ghost in the Shell kick at the moment and thanks to some great help from Matthew Jeffrey for sending me a bunch of scans and Soren Roberts for lots of help in polishing it I've made a chopper. (2 URLs) BS Gallery> (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: My first vignette--The Apology
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(...) Your poetry, like A kick to the groin, causes Scrotal discomfort. Yay, haiku! This is a festive vignette. Very reminiscent of one of my favorite jokes of all time. -nk (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Neat mech Eric. Just one thing, don't you think the positioning of the crane and the lights and where cargo ends up is a little, um, suspect? :) No Bob, you get the hot load. No really Fred, I insist, YOU get the hot load. But I get it, the crane is (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Great work Joel! I'm amazed how much detail you managed to put in at such a small scale. Some of the "newer" parts available now obviously helped a lot. The '89 Burton is also my favorite Batmobile. I did build one out of Lego right away after I saw (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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I like animal mecha. They remind me of ZOIDS. I'd like to see this motorized if possible. Maybe incorporate sensors or something for the wench. I think the ears might be to short for a rabbit. Try the red swords if possible from the Yellow Exoforce (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm only sorry that I couldn't squeeze a car into the vignette... Derek (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Keith--Dan said your man-crush on me was getting out of hand, and I guess he was right. Derek (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) Thanks Jon--I'm going to use this quote on the back of my book when it comes out. Derek (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Nice work, Allister! While they're all tours de force to be reckoned with, I particularly like the third - the upset table and the way you've captured the emotions of the situation without modifying figs is a testament to your skill with the (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Introducing Harry Vig
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I am pleased to present a series of vignettes featuring a new character - Harry Vig. The first one is called 'Harry Helps Out' (URL) Next, 'Harry Stumbles Into a Men-Only Bar' (URL) And thirdly, 'Harry Resigns' (URL) Stay tuned for further (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: cool pics of the new figs
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(...) Updated link: (URL) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.vikings)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Eric Sophie wrote: SNIP (URL) this looks cool all over (URL) I like the idea of the head looking like a truck cabin - it's just cool. And if the mecha gets tired or frustrated, smoke can roll out of it's ear-pipes! :) (...) (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Burtonmobile
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Great work! I reeally like the sleekness of this MOC. I also loved this line, which really captures the AFOL spirit : ) (...) I only have one question: Does it have a real shooting cannon? If not how can you even compare it to the lego version? ; ) (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Wow... I have not see that winch since it came out in the 70s. Is it for sale? JUST KIDDING!!!...!!! (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Eric, Very cool. The design of the feet is very interesting - though I'm not sure I understand the combination of jointed legs and wheels. Is this a rollerskating mech? The use of the old tow truck piece as tail is very clever. Bruce (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like the dino fins as ears. David (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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