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(...) Is that really what the interior of a Coast Guard cutter looks like? I've never been on a USCG boat before, but I've been on lots of other boats of similar size before, and none of them have been nearly that spacious. Your bridge looks like a (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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It looks really good - way to go! Big boats are always good. The bow looks a bit blocky - I guess you did it with slopes; you might want to look at how the designers make boat hulls with plates, however, I can't do any better, so I can't really (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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(...) Sorry should have noticed. Lugnet.boats is much more appropriate for the replies. I guess both technically work though. (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello Izzo, Welcome to Lugnet! The Joe Vig is very funny. I actually already posted it on (URL) VignetteBricks> a few days ago. Bruce (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Finally, I've taken part in this great contest. (2 URLs) My Brickshelf - Joe Vig> I wish you and LUGNET people would enjoy My Own Joe works delivered from Japan. (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) <snip> (...) Thanks Jean-Marc! (...) I've thought about it. It looks pretty simple at first glance, but might require some SNOT to get the proportions of the cross correct. I'll probably give it a go. (...) Thanks Calum and Jude for your (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) i like using he "technicians" from many starwars sets- khaki "jumpsuits" and coveralls, with heads from the Ninja/Samurais, they make good Japanese infantry and pilots (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hey all, I was just appreciating these great MOCs by Moko: (URL) (click for the gallery) He includes some detail shots that show the construction, and I was impressed by the intensity of the SNOT. Studs are going in every possible direction - up, (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Great job Jason! But I have to object to the LEGO Factory's $24.07 CDN price tag especially since it is only $17.40 US (not that it is well priced in its own right), but still... Jude XFUT .loc.ca since I am complaining about the exchange rate (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Nicely done Jason. Just in time for that day when people go to the States to cross border shop! Calum (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jason, AWESOME WORK bro! I really like it and especially in a scale easely accessible to everyone. Now, knowing your roots, are you able to do a Swiss flag??? And whithout cheating... LOL Tschüß, JM (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) Thanks Janey, I think... (...) Right back at you baby! (...) J (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Awesome Jason... your work never is never a disappointment... even when you cheat! Did I mention I hate you??? (in the most loving way of course.) Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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After playing around with Digital Designer for a bit I thought I'd try and actually design something using the available parts. Here's one of the results (URL) a small sculpture of the Canadian flag>. (URL) Note that I did cheat a little when taking (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX) !!
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Hello Bon, Wonderful vignette, and very timely. My only critique is that I wouldn't have chosen such happy faces for the two blue figs next to Joe - the ones behind him look much more appropriately upset. Welcome to Lugnet, by the way. I'm not sure (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Official Notice from MechaHub to Eric Sophie
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In a message dated 6/18/2006 9:42:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, To: MyLegomaster --- Soren@Mechahub.com writes: I've noticed your messages being bounced as spam, so I thought it prudent to let you know they were at least received. The issue has (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people.support) !!
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Here's my first entry to the Joe Vig Contest. (URL) not only us but also Joe enjoys watching soccer games! But watch out "where" you watch the game. I'm not sure how to entry the contest, and I hope this works.... Bon. (18 years ago, 18-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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For attention. We found company ready to EXPLODE!! Put CGDC on your radar's now. This shows a significant up in price and sometimes in days, not months or years. Watch CGDC like a hawk Monday!! The alert is on!! CHINA GOLD CORP Sym: CGDC Current (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.arch)
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--snip-- (...) Perhaps I'm a bit stupid but I'm not sure what was particularly funny about your post. Was it intended to make fun of Eric? The mecha hub policy? Something else? If the former then it would appear to me that you are bullying Eric. If (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I have no agenda and no concerns, I just found it amusing (hence .off-topic.fun). You have to admit, it's funny that you have this policy that (as far as I know) only applies to one person on the planet - but no one will admit it. Marc Nelson (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) :) Awww, thanks E. You're absolutely right, I am around. With all the other projects going on, something has to give, and I'm afraid this has been giving for a while. BUT, I'm here, and reading, and lurking more than usual. You can see what (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Click to read... (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I absolutely love this mech. You have done an exellent job at emulating the concept art picture. If you have an MLCAD file let me know if you are willing to share. Any plans to build a theme of vertical tanks? Thanks, David. (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MechaHub - Global Lego Mecha Database - Site now Live!
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(...) Yeah! Mechahub is finally up. Thanks for all the work you have put into it Bryce, and to everyone else that helped. I will be doing my lurking thing there as well hehe. Take care, David. (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ah yes, love Maschinen Krieger. I am sure people noticed the influence in some of (URL) my creations>.. Good job there Tim, I am always hoping that fellow mecha fans create Maschinen Krieger suits. You captured the Rat very well I think. Take (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Geordan. Can't wait to see it complete. Bringin people back is what Mechahub is all about. You have quite a collection of mecha already. Have you thought about joining the hub? (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Guys this is amazing. Great, great work. This gives me slightly more incentive to (URL) up and finish> Beautiful site. I hope it brings back a few of us from the crypt See ya later! -Geordan (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) I sell my Lego Mecha creations. Can I by included in the Mecha Hub?> A. This is a sticky question and one which took quite a while to answer. After consulting several lawyers we have decided not to include builders who make a living (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) I thought you were the best thing to happen to lego mecha in a long time. ;-) Bryce (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'll chime in too. Great work Bryce et.al. Lovely! Tim (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hear, hear! Three cheer for Bryce and all the other contributors! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! :-D (URL) Mladen Pejic> (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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What an eventful day this has been. Hechahub is up, a colleague has departed, and Tim G has made a mecha moc out of plastic! Will wonders never cease. Diggin the hardsuit. I too am a fan of Maschinen Cherries er.. I mean Kriegers. Can you get a tan (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It's made from bricks and from (URL) this>. (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Tim (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I have especially appreciate the article section, some nice stuff. Longue vie à mecahub ! Didier (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MechaHub - Global Lego Mecha Database - Site now Live!
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bryce McGlone wrote: <snip> Bryce, I would just like to thank you for putting in so much time and effort to make the MechaHub a reality. This is the best thing to happen to lego mecha building in a long time... Chris (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Bruce! We would love to see what you come up with if you ever try mecha. I agree that the 4chan style board is odd to us who are used to phpbb boards. It does take a little bit to get comfortable. But once you try it you'll never go (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey guys, Congratulations on the site launch. I've just done some brief looking around and it looks really well made. You might even inspire me to try my hand at some mecha building. :) The forum style seems really odd to me, being more used to the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Custom Molded MODERN Minifig Weapons from BrickArms
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(...) Yes, that is "in the works". With BrickArms being only 2 weeks old, I'm still sorting it all out, but expect more weapons packs in the near future. (...) Wow, a "Ma Deuce"? That is doable, but I don't know that it has the mass appeal that a (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Sorry to see you go Mark. It was a pleasure working with you here and I appreciate all the help and guidance. We'll get by though. See ya on the flip side. F (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, I'll keep this short, I wish to resign my curatorship of .mecha. I'll be refocusing myself over at (URL) I'm kind of stretched thin as it is and I'm having less and less time for this. So I am sad to let this go, but it will be for the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | MechaHub - Global Lego Mecha Database - Site now Live!
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In the last 6 years the Lego Mecha genre has produced thousands of models. Until now Lego Mecha models were spread across the web... alone... scared... (but well armed)... and... homeless... Until now. It is my pleasure to announce a new website (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) Hi Fradel, Thanks for your comment. At present my fairly small collection is really geared towards town building but I'm slowly stocking up on parts for this specifically and mecha in general. The source material came from Soren so the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Tim. Looks cool. The second I saw "vertical tank" I was immediately reminded of the Hephaestos by Soren. It would be great to see your version in Lego form as well. Are you able to make one of these? F (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Custom Molded MODERN Minifig Weapons from BrickArms
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Will, I can only echo what others have said, very nice stuff! It seems that the 6-pack offers a decent discount for those who want to develop a small arsenal. I imagine some builders are most interested in either the modern or WWII era weapons, (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig contest entry - Joe and the Identity Thief.
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(...) Okay, I get it now. Dang, there are some stupid debates on this website! (...) You been borrowing bricks from Swami© again? (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I always ship in bubble mailers and secure the items inside ziploc bags. I'm glad there was no hassle at customs. :) (...) Thanks again! I spent a lot of time with the molder getting everything as perfect as possible, because once he (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Military building at BrickFest 2006
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Hi all, Just trying to drum up a little interest for military MOCs at BF2006 here. I've been building a lot of modern military style MOCs this year, and will be bringing them to BrickFest06. They'll need other tanks, APC etc to pose next to, and (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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A vertical tank mecha based on (URL) this>. (2 URLs) Flickr> (URL) BS> Comments and crits appreciated. Tim PS. Knee joint may require double bracing for a real build. Other joints should be OK. (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I received them two days ago. First of all, I should say that this is the fastest parcel that I ever got from US. I really appreciate the pieces. They are better than I guessed from the pictures. I even looked at them under a lupe, and I can (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - How Jesus of Nazareth Got Kissed, Got Crucified, and Came Back to Life
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(...) Hey, Bruce! Doesn't really seem like a real BT update until you've weighed in on the matter. (...) Yes, the new Last Supper story is a photo-for-photo remake of the original without any rearrangement of the material or additional illustrated (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Keep trying, Leigh. Reading off-topic.debate may help. (...) It's from an earlier, unreleased vignette called 'Joe and the Dog Poo', and has no bearing on this vig. HTH. Allister (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I "aim" to please! Bad joke.. :) (...) Thanks, Austin! I have a whole team at the house helping me fill orders, and they get paid by the part, so keep those orders coming! :) If you happen to take a photo of your minifigs sporting a BrickArms (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I don't get it. What's with the crap on his legs? (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) After receiving my order (the pieces are fantastic!), I had a pair of ideas that would complement the MG42: (1) A Potato Masher German grenade - this one would be nice and easy to do (2) German WWII helmets - they're so distinctive, no other (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) <snip> As with everyone else, I'm exceptionally impressed by the high quality/detail you got in these arms. And with everyone else, I'll send up my requests :) -- A Tommy Gun (URL) I can do a diorama of 'A Piece of the Action' :) and a double (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I must say A+++ for these minifig guns. I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I got them, and in only a few days (2?), I was impressed. These are excellent quality, and Will even threw in some bonus parts. The Panzerfaust (rpg) is cool, and the (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Try epoxy resin. It is a 2-part glue found at almoast any hardware store. It should do the trick. Most LEDs are slightly tapered. Are you using a T 1 3/4" (5mm), or a T1 (3mm) LED? Have you tried drilling a hole slighly smaller than the LED, (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - How Jesus of Nazareth Got Kissed, Got Crucified, and Came Back to Life
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Yahoo! More BT! Last Supper - Hmm, it seems very similar to before, though the photography seems crisper. Is the old version still there for comparison (for some reason, the relevant folders on Brickshelf are all suppressed - I can't imagine any (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Joe Vig contest entry - Joe and the Identity Thief.
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I hope this fits within the rules (URL) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 2nd Joe Vig contest entry - How Joe learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
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(...) This is very, very sporting of you, John Neal! Thank you for your generosity and kindness, and may you be amply rewarded! "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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What glue will hold a LED bulb to a hole drilled in a brick? ABS glue from Ace Hardware does not stick to the bulb. (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build)
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(...) John, you are very kind. I've sent you an e-mail. (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Is this is a inside joke??? You can't be serious? All I read were some valid reasons as to why a head was not the "right one" then read the "sorry, rulz is da rulz" reply. I'm just a lurker (in this forum), any maybe I'm missing the inside (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Tsukiusagi by Sugegasa
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Purple rain, purple rain. This lil gem deserves notice for its clever use of not one, but TWO Catwoman motorcyle shells. Its the cat's meow, bub. (URL) (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I take that back. I've checked my schedule and I just might make it over this year - as long as the "purists" don't give me a beatdown for being "non lego" ;) --Will Chapman • BrickArms LLC (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) That's a shame. I don't even use my little yellow friends [1] anymore (our train club, the TCLTC, only uses "fleshies" (unless we need to show that a fig is jaundiced;-), so email me your snail addy and I'll send you one of mine! JOHN [1] (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I figured as much, but thought it was worth a shot. I probably won't be able to get a head in time, but I'll get one for the future. Thanks for the reply, Nelson! (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, Linus. Our Contest Rules specify that "The Joe Vig minifig must be made as described on The Joe Vig Page, and made clearly visible in at least 1 photo." (Rule #4). The Curators suggest that you check Bricklink for the proper minifig (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | 2nd Joe Vig contest entry - How Joe learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
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During a tedious argument with his girlfriend, Joe Vig finds an unexpected release... (2 URLs) Mocpages> - (URL) Brickshelf> One should probably have seen (URL) a certain movie> by the aptly named Stanley Kubrick to get this entirely. Note: I know (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I would love to see this stuff get published in book form, but that will likely depend on whether sales of two more recent Brick Testament sales pick up. (...) Thanks! I do hope I'm getting better at this over time. I see a world of difference (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. (...) I triple checked that to be sure, but every translation I could find does indeed haves "Mary the mother of Joses". There are so many different Mary's in the Gospels that it gets quite confusing. Who is Joses? Impossible to say. (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - How Jesus of Nazareth Got Kissed, Got Crucified, and Came Back to Life
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Fine workmanship, Brendan. IS there a typo in the name of Jesus, in Crucifixion, last line of John 19:41, Mark 15:47, or is it realy the mother of another person in that verse? With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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I'm very impressed by your work, Will...just a few potential ideas for lines of expansion, not so much specific weapons as useful parts LEGO is unlikely to ever make. Grenades. These don't have to be pineapples or anything complicated; a short (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I was watching my Police Academy DVDs and I saw some guns to suggest. Firstly, the shotgun they use in the shotgun scene in the first Police Academy movie would be perfect IMO. And secondly, in the scene in Police Academy 6 where Tackleberry is (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - How Jesus of Nazareth Got Kissed, Got Crucified, and Came Back to Life
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Brendan, I sense your next book. Truely amazing work. Hard to believe that after all this time your work has maintained it's consistant high quality. Good thing for all of us that the Bible is such a long book. Congradulations again. Scott (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with seven new illustrated which complete (URL) The Life of Jesus> section of the site. Five of these are new version of stories I first illustrated four years ago (with significant added (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !
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(...) Wow, thanks, Dave, for speading the word. It always pleases me to see comments from folks that enjoy the site, and to see which illustrations struck a chord. Best, -Brendan (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) That or a tennis racket... (...) Yes, of course ... but what do you say? Just kidding, some groups are more difficult to find than other ones, I just need to practice. Eric / BaronSat (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: New Custom Molded MODERN Minifig Weapons from BrickArms
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(...) Unfortunately, I cannot make Brickfest this year :( I suppose I sould see if I can setup a distribution channel (wholesaler) for Brickfest. I'll see what I can do. I will be at NWBrickCon in Seattle, in October this year. Can you make that? ;) (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Will, These look great. Any chance of us being able to buy them at Brickfest? Jude (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.military, Chris Paton wrote: <snip> (...) The M107 is huge! I don't see how a minifig could hold it, and still have it look as though it could actually fire it. ;) (...) No offense, but the Sten is ugly! It looks like a tinker-toy to (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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What Chris said. I ordered 3 six-packs (er...of the new weapons, that is) Pat Hough (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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My current WW2 German minifigs consist of a the Imperial Officer from the Classic Star Wars set. (URL) It works fine, but I'm having a heck of a time finding/creating my WW2 US minifigs. Does anyone have a good example of a "natural" minifig torso & (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.military, Selçuk Göre wrote: <snip> (...) ---Will (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Curator Highlight: Diorama Level 034 by Tac
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(...) This one appeared last night and I like it even more than the above. Tac is a superb builder. (URL) Tim (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No problem with that..:-) (...) What about this one then. Similar in function to your assault carbine, with much more power (7.62mm, can take your arm of in close combat). And for your convenience, it has also a folded stock version. If you (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Spider Mech type A - Anti-aircraft model
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--SNIP-- (...) I think I caught two of the missing parts in my updated instructions but not the tear... I have a bad habit of pretending that 1x2 technic bricks already have the half-pins ;) I believe that the gun is unbuildable as is since the two (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No worries...I've made a couple of changes (1x3 curved bricks in dark red, 1x1 slopes in red, 1x2 tiles on feet in red) due to part limitations in my small spares collection, and am about to remove the yellow from the turrret as it doesn't fit (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Dan Sabath (URL) posted> his photos from the (URL) gallery> opening. -(URL) David Winkler> (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Ben! From someone that has "been-there-done-that" with your own high-quality train wheels, this is high praise. :) <snip> (...) I hear you! Those kinds of molds are a bit more complex than my current one as they would need to have a (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hi Will Your custom minifig weapons are amazing. I too think they will be one of my first non-LEGO purchases to supplement my LEGO collection. A few thoughts on future weapons: Like you have mentioned I think you should stay away from add-on (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Crocodile : amphibian machine for adventurers
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--SNIP-- (...) Build a larger Viking ship :D (...) Nothing wrong exactly. Just figured an adventurers model should go in .adventurers too. For future reference posting should go to .announce.moc not .announce as well as whatever else and follow-up (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks, these damn' parts have now a place out of my stock where they slept for a long time. I wonder what I could do with the mast from the Vikings boat set now ? ;>) Sorry but I didn't get what you wrote in your PS, did I miss posted (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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(...) rather see than an MG-42 (the MG3 referenced above be indistinguishable from an MG34 or MG42)! I've mentioned this elsewhere, but this is a great service you're providing, Will. Thanks for the initiative and hard work! Shaun (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce, Will Chapman wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Congratulations on the start of BrickArms and your first product. I received my first order yesterday and I can say the quality of these parts is excellent. I highly recommend BrickArms (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I like it a lot. Great use of those silly parts too. Tim PS. X-posted to .adventurers (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Re: Spider Mech type A - Anti-aircraft model
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(...) Hehe. Cool. Thanks for building this and especially for all the advice. I'll fix the problems, add steps and make some instructions. The order is usually the order I build, copy-paste, add new parts etc. which is really not the way things are (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Not a bad little mech...Just built one from the ldraw file on brickshelf. A couple of minor issues: 1) the 1x2 plates with handles in the upper leg are the wrong sort to fit the lower leg portion onto. 2) Replacing the yellow 1x2 plates, 1x2 (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) May I suggest the use of black minifig hands for a Bipod stand?? Somehow, though, the enthusiasm which greets your (admittedly well-crafted) product disturbs me. Must we include violence in our dioramas? Doesn't violence somehow stand in (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Curator Highlight: Diorama Level 034 by Tac
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Hey guys. I'd like to take a minute and draw everyone's attention to this mecha diorama by Tac. Its a super keen studless backdrop moc in it's own right but in conjunction with an already cool mech, they both enhance each other's presentation. A few (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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