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Hi, Thanks to everyone for advice and suggestions. (...) Usually the problem is that the treads don't find purchase as much as I'd like, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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Simple and striking, I like this a lot! My faviourite aspect is also the age spread between the various components... it caught me off guard when I went to check your piece count ; ) Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Danny, in theory you are right, however this solution won't help much in rough terrain, as the idea of incorporating track with the vehicle is to be able to move forward when there is no such thing as a flat surface. What this calls for is the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I own a set of these, and would happily say they are a bit oversize for this chaps requirement. I have tried to use them in robot builds myself, and have generally gone back to using six wheels after having traction problems, and watching (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Here's a picture: (URL) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Magnus, Which kind of problems? Does it stall and the motors stop turning, or can it just not find purchase on the surface? What are you using for the treads? Danny (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) While this is not my primary area of building, I have noticed that the rubber tracks that came with the Cybermaster kits are relatively long and have sufficient grip to at least clear some obstacles. The downside of this is, that the rubber (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think I've fully explored tracked chassis building and it's a dead end. The tracks always snap. And when adding plates to the track they always come off. You just need an a nice angle at the front to climb things. Rubber tracks would be good (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What is the contest deadline? Thanks--Mark (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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Nice! I am particularly impressed by the huge age difference between the parts in this little model. Not many people even know that those semi-crcular arcs without notches exist, and I reckon very few actually have them in their collection. Hmm. (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) One VERY simple thing you can try is to attach 1x4 plates to the treads. I've seen people use every other, or every third or forth. They should clip right on, using the holes in the tread for the pins under the 1x4. Steve (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello, I have been interested in incorporating Technic features (especially motors), in minifig scaled MOCs, and am finally on my first major project. I am trying to build a minifig scale motorized tank and was wondering if anyone could help with (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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(...) Thanks. I used the Green Goblin's head for the Scorpion (sans his Goblin Mask headpiece). But, it wasn't true to the actual character, so I did not photograph his face. (...) Venom would be a cool minifig, but he did not appear until much (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: 2nd Joe Vig Contest Entry: The Smile Factory
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(...) Grin..... After all the mess you lot put him into, no wonder that our poor friend Joe is craving for a makeover. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(URL) Joe knew that sometime, he would simply have to push it. --Peter (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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My first ever vignette - built for the Joe Vig contest: The smile factory. (click for gallery) (URL) Joe is obliviously pushing his way into line.... (looks like fun right?) --Peter (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Not an awful lot more than a (URL) 7477> conversion, and granted, a bit oversized, but just the thing for BrikWars. Its a transport, a combat asset, and if nothing else, a downed version makes great terrain! (2 URLs) Check it out!> ;-) Richard Still (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) another cool touch. ondrew (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) of August 25-27. Registration is $60 for the weekend event, and you can find out more info at www.brickfest.com. I spotted your F-16 previously, and think it would be a great model to display at the convention! Joe Meno Event Coordinator, (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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(...) There all gorgeous! My favorites are the ones with Sandman, Green Goblin and Scorpion. By the way, what head did you use for your scorpion? Because i'm trying to do a Scorpion moc for a while now and I don't find a useful head. The only vilain (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Where is Brickfest 2006? I am interested in going. Take a look at aone of my military mocs at (URL) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | The Corinthian
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Ahoy mates. It has been a long time since I've managed to put together an MOC, I guess it was a lack-of-time induced dark age, but I have finally put a little something together. (URL) The first production from the yards of Port Olympic, The (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
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This is my first time posting on the Lugnet forums. I recently built a mini-fig scale version of the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon (also known as "The Viper"). This detailed version of the famous jet was built entirely with Lego and without (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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This model is dedicated to my Scottish chums. An eight piece rendition of one of their most enduring hoaxes, Nessie. (2 URLs) All together now, 'MacToot plays on his bagpipes...' Enjoy! Pete (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX) !!
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(...) SNIP Very random, but an interesting idea for a vig! The veggies reminds me of the 'fruit' promotional sets for (URL) Suntory (Japan)>. "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Two New Lego Landmarks MOC's
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I recently added two new LEGO Landmarks to my collection. Hope you enjoy. Feedback is always appreciated. Arthur Roman Coliseum (URL) The White House (URL) (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !!
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(...) Atta - ack of the killer Tomato - oes! Now if the carrots are on our side, we have a chance, 'cause it looks like they outnumber the tomatoes 2 to 1. David (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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I must admit that this is a really weird idea, and I must also admit that not there wasn't a whole lot of skill involved. Anyways... here is my latest vignette: Trapped in the Giant Vegetable Garden (2 URLs) Feel free to reply with any thoughts, (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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(...) Well Ondrew, you deserve extra merit for working it out in the form of complete instructions. Although in my original posting, I've said that the top of the grill tiles are about half a plate higher as the surrounding “pavement”-tiles (I've (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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Okay guys, I've got an alert for you all. I NEED you all to fill out MOC cards for items you're bringing. It looks like we may be forced to turn away unregistered items, and I really don't want to do that. In addition, the only way we can get more (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) i actuly figured this out the other night but didin't have time to post. (URL) a simple row of 1x1 clips does the trick (URL) instructions after mod. (URL) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) on Ends> Well spotted, Jeremy. If you have these parts, try to build one. The half plate difference in height doesn't allow for the lid to be fixed with a stud connection. The lid is held on place against vertical motion by a "tail"-plate (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) I think the lightbulb lighting makes the colours a little warmer. Roadway pavement are Dark Gray and Sand Blue 1 x 1 Tiles, the curb are Dark Gray Bricks and Tiles, the drain lid are Drak Gray Tiles Modified 1 x 2 Grill on a Dark Bluish Gray (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) (URL) Hinge Bar 2 & 1/2 with 2 and 3 Fingers on Ends> -jeremy visit: (URL) gplr> (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Wildwoods Doo Wop Motel
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The summer weekends spent along the Jersey shore have been a constant getaway for my family when the kids were younger. We'd essentially drive down to the Wildwoods and stay at (URL) various motels> that lined up the beach. These motels had the (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Classic-Castle Story Telling Contest
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(URL) Text from Classic-Castle.com Purpose: The object of this contest is to encourage the creation of castle theme stories. Subject matter may be anything within the castle theme, including historical and the fantastical. All stories must have a (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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(...) I can't figure it out quickly. . . but another thing I can't figure out is what appear to be dark tan bricks and various sized tiles and grill tiles? Or, is it just a image color thing? Nice vig, BTW. :) Jonathan (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Hello All, First, a small quiz for you lot: Can you figure out what parts I've used to build the inlet grating of the storm drain seen in the following picture? And how I've attached those and the lid of the drain? (URL) I'm trust that many of you (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.fun, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Damsel: "I'm in distress? What distress?"
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(...) Thank you, Kevin. In particular, I'm pleased with how a lock of Heart's hair falls into Sam Sinister's hooked hand, and also that despite her situation she has that special careless smile of a girl who seems convinced that the world will (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Private Porkrind
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(...) Groan (...) Curses. You're right. I'll try and add one. Thanks Nelson. (...) I hope you're patient. Probably take me another 6 months to get to it... In lugnet.build.mecha, Linus Bohman wrote: (...) Thanks Linus. I really enjoy trying to (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I liked this so much, I voted for it at Brickvention 06. The undersides of slopes don't get enough decorative duty ! Lots of details around the back as well. -pete.w (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thank You,Tim. This is a very friendly welcome :-) Hmh...feel slightly pressure for my next projects... ;-) Andreas (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to Lugnet, Andreas. Once again you have a perfect cuteness and style to your models and your renders are, as always, superb. You capture the motion brilliantly. Tim PS. I recommend to everyone to poke around Andreas' gallery. He's got (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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Recently I recieved my posting privileges and would like to say Hello to LUGNET with a small project: some sea turtles and a school of fish. (URL) The turtles have limited capabilities: they are able to turn their head, move their flippers and wag (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Damsel: "I'm in distress? What distress?"
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(...) LOL, Manfred, I love it! It's wonderful! Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths(TM): (URL) Gallery: (URL) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(2 URLs) Outstanding! You continue to move this scale forward. Very inspiring. Felix (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | LDD to LDRAW Conversion Fixes
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I've been tinkering with the "ldraw.xml" file in LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), and have come up with the following list of fixes for good LDD/LDRAW conversion. In case you hadn't already discovered, if you append ".ldr" to the end of the file name (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.cad.ldd, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build) !!
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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I love the Chameleon cameo in the Kraven one. So not only are they awesome creations, but also story accurate! Great work. (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Oh I don't know about that... Here is my messy toy shelf: (URL) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | 2nd Joe Vig Contest Entry--When the fish go fishing...
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... Joe goes swimming. This is my final entry for the 2nd Annual Joe Vig Contest. Enjoy! (URL) Cunningham--The Great Sly Pig (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Come build at LEGOLAND on the Fourth of July
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To celebrate the Fourth of July: Red, White, and Boom! event at (URL) LEGOLAND California>, all park guests are invited to help (URL) SCLTC> build the world's largest US Flag made entirely from LEGO bricks. Construction gets underway at 10:00. (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX) !
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| | Damsel: "I'm in distress? What distress?"
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Hello all, I've build a vignette which I'm able to wear as a badge during events. It combines two of the three themes that kind of signify me within the LEGO community: trains and the Clikits trademark girls. (URL) Attached at the back is a black (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.clikits, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Private Porkrind
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(...) (URL) (...) Very nice. I first looked at (URL) this picture>, and thought that the face was out of proportion, because I thought that his nostrils were supposed to be his eyes. (In that first pic the right eye is hidden behind the nose, and a (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Wayne Manor Building Contest has ended!
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There were two excellent entries for the contest. Check them out here: (2 URLs) Congratulations to both entries who were both awarded first prize. They were both excellent examples of LEGO construction and innovative use of bricks. Although there (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Re: Private Porkrind
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I love this. The face in particular is great. Well done Allister! (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Private Porkrind
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(...) Snip (...) Nice build! It's always challenging to build a MOC in this scale, but I think you've captured the look of the Pig (or Gamorrean) quite well. Indeed, he looks quite "Boar-ed"... Good use of the Dinosaur parts in this MOC - but, why (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Private Porkrind
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Greetings. You may or may not remember (URL) Sergeant Destroy> from last year. Well, I figured he needed a sidekick, so here it is - (3 URLs) folder when moderated> It's Private Porkrind. Not the brightest fellow on the block, but then he is only (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Yuck, from what I've seen, those are very lame joints. I wonder how hard it would be to shove a bionicle joint in MB's design. (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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In lugnet.build.vignette, David Simmons wrote: Snip... (...) The idea for the SNOT in Madame Web's robe came from a MOC made by Brickshelf member JIMD, who used it in the (URL) stained glass windows> of his (URL) Stone Church>. As for the yellow and (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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(...) Thanks, Norbert! I saw your customized minifigs as I was researching ideas for these vignettes... Great job! "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Aw, shucks. I'll make a list... Of course, now that you've chimed in, that means that every Dave in the universe participated in the thread. Dave! (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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Here's some scaffolding I made at the weekend. I'm mainly a spacey kind of guy, but I guess you could use this in a townie/train scenario. (2 URLs) Pete (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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(...) Way to go! Those are all awesome. I especially like the backdrop of the "Man-wolf" vig. Excellent work, churning out 16 vigs in that short a time! Jeffery MacEachern (4 URLs) (links) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Whatever we can do for you, Dave! :) Dave K (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) By the way, let me just mention how it warms my heart to see a discussion of Mega Bloks both Highlighted and on the LUGNET spotlight for close to 48 hours straight. Dave! (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Go for it, I say! Mega Bloks often posts their instructions online, even for current sets, so you won't even have to steal any intellectual property to do it. Heck, if LEGO put out any designs that I found interesting enough to borrow, I would (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) As the owner and builder of about 3000 LEGO sets and 200 MB sets, I have done a lot of comparing the two brands over the years. MB from last millenium is definately of poor quality, just like you describe. MB from the Dragon sets does earn (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) I love the idea of boycotting the Mega blok sets but making the models from Lego. Steve (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Port Block Yards PT boats
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(...) Very nice work! I might need to rethink my decision not to pick up a police boat. Any chance of squeezing a depth charge rack or two aboard? Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin FUT lugnet.build.militar...gnet.boats (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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| | Port Block Yards PT boats
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Hey ho! Finally starting to get my act together again after moving to Queensland - even got web access to my site again. And after Richie's handy post on Myers (1 x boat + 1 x crane - very cool, thanks dude! :-), Port Block Yards has pictures of one (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX) !
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Yes sadly the Dragons and Pyrates Mega Bloks lines are some of the worst quality they have done. Its not because of the juniorizedness of the sets either. For some reason the part quality is no where near as good as Mega Bloks' more brick (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) The Lego Exo-force sets (also some of the creator sets like the T-rex) use joints that are sort of quite obviously very similar/copied from the the Blok Bots sets which the Gundam sets appear to use. -Mike Petrucelli (18 years ago, 25-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | 2nd Joe Vig contest entry: Joerassic Park
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Joe's visit to a certain theme park is about to take a turn for the worse... (2 URLs) Brickshelf> - (URL) Mocpages> I'm eternally grateful to John Neal who very generously donated me the proper head. Thanks a lot John! You are a very kind! Linus (18 years ago, 25-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Gonna have to disagree with you whole heartedly on the quality of Mega Bloks. When the MB Dragons line first came out, I bought several sets, being a dragon fan. I put the sets together and they look good, even if they are built out of (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) First, courtesy suggests that the least you could do is learn the brand name. I mean, you don't see Mega Bloks fans complaining about Leggos. 8^) Second, the bricks aren't as low quality as you probably think, and many of Mega Bloks' designs (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Thats what I'm thinking. From the darkened picture they have on the megablocks japan website, I can't see any real special parts... but I'm wondering how they do the joints. Like, Bionicle was a god send for mecha modelers, due the wide range (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) I'd debate you on that point. :) Jeff (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Build your own in Lego :-) Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | LEGOLAND Bust Sculpture Sets
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Hi All, I would like to make a suggestion to LEGO, and all LEGO members for discussion, regarding an idea for future LEGO sets. This idea was the result of visiting LEGOLAND Windsor this year, and seeing the LEGO Bust sculptures of famous people in (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) Sigh. That puts me in a very tough position. 1) I hate Megablocks, and refuse to buy their low quality bricks and poor designs. 2) I'm possibly the biggest Gundam fan here. What do I do now? :/ (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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WOW! Very nice looking Gundam there. Given that MB and Lego bricks are 99% the same and compatible, it should be an easy feat to build Lego versions once the instructions become available. I look forward to that! Dave (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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Hey Nelson, Excelsior, indeed! Each one contained, IMHO, some fantastic building techniques, my favorites being how you accomplished Madame Web's robe on the floor and the yellow and blue walls behind glass to give the appearance of the lights being (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, 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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(...) Hi Brendan, I recently ordered a set of your 3 books from Amazon. It's nice to have a permanent copy. (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Very well done, I especially like what you did with Sandman and Mysterio. Thanx for sharing. Scott (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Straight from IRC, a friend of mine was kind enough to give me a quick and dirty translation of the text on that image: <Pocky> A beloved space opera the overcomes/bypasses generations, <Pocky> MSG will be premering as a Mega Block <Pocky> And (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) It's really hard to say. The Gundam franchise has NOT done well here in the US for a number of years; the MSiA and model kit lines have all been sighted frequently at clearance stores. The anime series themselves haven't even sold to Bandai's (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) At least one of the members of the (URL) Bloks Forum> avidly pursues Mega Bloks sets chiefly available in Asia, and I'm sure that he'll put himself on the case as soon as he gets wind of it. Stop by that forum from time to time for the latest (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Wow, those are nice! I was expecting some Knights Kingdom style POOP-figures, but these look like they're totally brick-built. Are they going to be available outside of Japan? Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the news, Jeff! I've posted a message about it on the (URL) Bloks Forum>, giving you credit for breaking the news, of course. Very cool! Dave! (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Tachikoma by Moko
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Hungry for tachi's? El Loco Moko has a tasty GITS treat served up. This mouth watering snack comes in 3 delicious flavors: blueberry, lemon, and greyberry. Head out to your local convenience store and pick up a pack. (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) MegaBloks announced the license for Mobile Suit Gundam on their Japanese website today. This doesn't come as much of a surprise to me, considering they've had Power Rangers for a while, not to mention a few other anime properties, so they've (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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Hi Nelson (...) I just wanted to say how well I thought you'd captured the look of those lovely old Ditko issues. I'm a fan of the early Marvel stories, too, having done a fair number of minifig customs from that era. (URL) on your vignettes, and (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Mecha Contests at BrickFest 2006!
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(...) I've been informed entries need to be in by Friday afternoon, so please make a note of that. Jeff BrickFest 2006 Mecha Coordinator (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Mecha Presentations at BrickFest 2006!
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Okay folks, we've got a few Mecha presentations to announce! MechaHub: Q&A With the opening of the MechaHub website, Lego Mecha builders have a single point they can gather to discuss and display all aspects of Lego Mecha building. Join Bryce (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Marvel Madness: 16 Vignettes featuring ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ !!
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(2 URLs) Click for the Gallery> This is a collection of 16 vignettes (some are “Bignettes”) featuring Spider-Man, as known and loved in the pages of Marvel Comics' “The Amazing Spider-Man" - Volume 1. As a fan of the original 1960’s Comic Book and (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) In lugnet.build.military, Jeffery MacEachern wrote: (...) Jeffery: The thing on the back is actually an attempt at a drug bust. I am waiting for some other pieces to come in to finish it up. I intend on having a boat that they have boarded (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) It looks pretty good for a boat. I'm not a boat expert, but I thought that Coast Guard cutters (at least US Coast Guard) had a large red stripe on the bow. My grandfather claims to have invented this as a means for aerial recognition, though I (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Juggernaut Vertical Tank Mecha
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Steel Battalion (URL) Vertical tank> (2 URLs) BS> (when moderated) (URL) Flickr> Comments and crit.s appreciated. Tim (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | BayLUG Display at Valley Fair Mall
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((URL) from my blog>, (URL). Sorry about the delay - I just now realized I never posted this on LUGNET...) On Sunday, May 28, we ((URL) Bay Area LEGO Users’ Group>) installed our first-ever display at the LEGO Store in the Valley Fair Mall, Santa (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX)
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| | G1 Transformable Optimus Prime
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Hey all... I thought I would post and old creation of mine that's been collecting dust in my closet for years. It's a Mini Fig scale Transformable G1 Optimus Prime. I based it on the original toy, which means the hands and Gun must be removed for (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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