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(...) Thanks Magnus, sometimes I just like to build out of the box... LOL. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.vignette, Nathan Cunningham wrote: SNIP (...) How about MoVig? Andreas (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) George, Thanks for your kind words, I actually have an artillery piece I'm working on now! cheers Magnus (18 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Looks like one of those power paint sprayers. (18 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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I usually don't post vignettes here, but I figured this one was worth presenting even on Lugnet. :-D This is my 50th vignette, and I chose to have it celebrate Pioneer Day, a Utah holiday celebrating the arrival of Mormon settlers in 1847 (even (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Hi I guess you have seen Zhod's new great collection of WWII planes on Brickshelf. (URL) describes his models here: (URL) are to some part inspired by my models (Spitfire, Bf-109, FW-190 and Mustang) (URL) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military) !
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(...) have made it for Fabuland (I wouldn't be surprised if they'd made dental floss for that line!), but that was before my time, so I didn't. I'll keep that in mind... Jeffery MacEachern (4 URLs) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Magnus, These are great, I know I've tried my hand at armored vehicles, and the balance between playability, scale, and functionality is so hard to get just right. You got there just right. The last one also reminds me of the Crusader cannon, (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) So urm, what were Felix and Robin doing with your chain? ;) Magnus PS Janey, very nice, cool to see something a little different to shake up the MOCage around here ;)! (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the news, Ka-On! I've heard it whispered that these might only be released in Asia, so I may need to start befriending some kind souls willing to buy and ship a few of these to a poor, landlocked fan here in the US. Dave! (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Be aware of the "Lego doesn't make"-trap, you never know what might be hidden in one of less conspicuous corners of the Brick Realm: (URL) a plain-and-simple minifig hand poses as a pretty convincing brush also: (URL) please do clik "up" in (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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--SNIP== (...) Not quite true. You could fit two minifigs in a car very slightly smaller than six wide (big maybe 5.5 wide, more easy 5.8 wide) but for all practical purposes six wide is the smallest. Tim (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Tim, even at 6' that proportional waist size would make John Candy look like an Olsen twin. But you're right, there's no reason to even pretend you can truly build in minifig 'scale.' (As to the comment you made about two 200 pound people (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I saw "Interminable" before - I thought it was pretty great, and the haiku makes it perfect. Thanx for your comments Jeffery MacEachern (4 URLs) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Sigurd! Your comprehensive mechaincal models have always been an inspiration to me. When I first started the orginal internal cam driven chaise, I thought of models like yours and others that tackled the issues of motion and (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey wow, those mechs fold up and become cool little speeders?! Hot. I really liked seeing all the internal details. Nice work! (...) You got me beat, I never made a drop ship. The name is super cool too. :( Alas, I'm p0wned. (...) Hey I really (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Mecha Mars Series
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(...) Welcome to the Lego User Group Network! (...) Ohhhh, good idea and a logical one too. Exploring Mars using Machines is the future. (...) I love the Battrax 2 Little Bot version! (URL) I am so glad all these years later the (URL) Build-a-Bot> (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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A fantastic idea. I love the concept so much that I'm thinking of some possibilities myself. Well done! Linus (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) That was actually my idea behind (URL) this> vig, which I built a little while ago but never posted to Lugnet. A few friends and I were talking about what would be the most boring vig, and we came up with standing in line. However, I'd agree (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | The "Caped" Penguin
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And why do I call it that, you might ask? You will see... This is a quick build I did the other day while trying to figure out what to do with 2 old red plastic capes I got from a lot from Value Village. I discovered that they could make a decent (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | The Un-Vigs
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I was thinking about the whole concept of vignettes, and, as much as I like them, I felt the need to be contrary ;). So I made two vigs of the most boring sort possible, and while that is true, they are also still pretty funny. Behold! The Un-Vigs! (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) wouldn't these then be referred to as (URL)? (with the (URL) cell> being one leg) -dw (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Mecha Mars Series
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(...) Hallo Dan--wie geht's? Your English is better than our German, so there is no need to apologize. Welcome to Lugnet! (URL) (...) This is my favorite. I enjoy the design and the colors very much. But I am also looking forward to your preview (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Mecha Mars Series
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Hello Everybody! My Name is Dan Demmler! This is my first posting on Lugnet. I want to show you my first Mechas! My first own Mechas start with a serie that I call the Mecha-Mars-Serie. • The first step for me to build a mecha was to rebuild Eric (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yes, it was my MOC...but nobody ever seemed to snap pics of me with IT. I'm guessing Felix and maybe Robin W got snapped with it, despite MOC card "Do Not Touch" warnings. Not that they were trying to steal my thunder or anything...LOL.I'm (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) That's kind of a startling image, to think that all my LEGO characters, from Adam & Eve to Jesus to GW Bush have all had John Candy proportions, but in some ways it seems right too. Actually, the strange thing about the minifig's girth is that (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I'm glad you like it. (...) I missed the fact that there are two 'figs in the turret. Knowing that, I think you've done an excellent job. Just remember that panels are useful in so many different orientations... Jonesy tought me that. -Duane (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Duane, Thanks for responding, I'm a big fan of (and very inspired by) your motorized tank! (...) Nice work! The Bulldog and Badger both have two guys in their turrets and I got them as compact (narrow) as I could. The MCV turret is seven bricks wide (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Marc, Good to see you online, thanks for your comments! (...) The turret on the Bulldog is in front of the motor, so there isn't much space to move it back without changing lots of stuff on the inside. The barrel was built to not extend beyond the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) Great MOC! Have you though about trying to slim down the interior portion of the turret? I've done one slightly smaller here: (2 URLs) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Nice hatch for the driver. The car doors as the shield on the APC are simple but effective. I really like the green pyramid on the main gun, but it might look better if you moved it back a couple of plates and lengthened the rest of the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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--SNIP-- (...) Here is where you get into the fat minifigs vs short minifigs debate. I like to assume my figs are about six foot tall and built like John Candy. As such 5 studs = 6'. Of course I build most of my cars four-wide but I freely admit (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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I've said it before, and i'll say it again Blue Quad is COOL thanks for showing sigurd (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | modlex dropship Monoclide 2
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Hi, Please check out my new dropship. The Monoclide 2, it can transport up to two modlex transformer and has fully equiped living quarters for long journeys. (URL) LMKWYT Didier Deses (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MC7 Mecha Frames for Sale
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Hi Greg, please post things being on offer in lugnet.market. Since there have been discordances in the past about selling in groups other than lugnet.market, we're currently working on clarifying those issues in the ToU and the .market charter*. (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) LOL, no problem Mike... I did understand that was your own crowning... but the real title is cool, and I will just keep updating my blog the more info you give me. Wink. It really was your moc tho, right??? (I love answers that lead to more (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Three military vehicles
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Hello all, This past year I've taken a break from Castle-building and have taken on modern military style MOCs, many of which were inspired by my stint in the Norwegian Army almost ten years ago. Military MOCs often end up a little too big for the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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| | Blue Quad
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(URL) New Robot called the Blue Quad is now on Brickshelf.com> (URL) Sophie 2006>> Vision Command Sensor Camera mounted in the head. (2 URLs) for 1600x1200 view>> Red/Green polarity sensitive LED lights in the eyes (Courtesy HiTechnic). Light sensor (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) Of course you can trust me--I'm from the government. What? OK then, here's a picture as proof. (URL) (...) Oh, but it's a topic that I find endlessly fascinating. It all boils down to two things: The fact that the dimensions on a minifig are (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: MC7 Mecha Frames for Sale
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(...) Remember that Eric got himself in trouble for trying to sell his work in .mecha. So you may get a negative response from this post. (...) I wish you had asked me first before you went ahead with this. If you are trying to sell some parts then (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Much Thanks for the cred. I apologize, though....I crowned myself "The Chain Originator"....the actual MOC's name was "Multiplicity: A Study in Using Multiple Copies of a Single Element," or something along those lines. Sorry for any confusion (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) Well, first off, I am glad I got you to build anything, because your results are usually awesome when you get around it. But I'm surprised that, given that the point was to show off a thinner car that fits two minifigs astride, none of your 8 (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: MC7 Mecha Frames for Sale
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True, but there is a distinct difference in this situation, thus I posted it directly in .mecha Eric was always trying to make incredible profit at the expense of people in this forum. I am simply trying to dump a large quantity of parts I got stuck (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Sticks and Stones....
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(...) Thank you, Master Ambassador Richard Dulin Mistress Janey "of the Red Brick" Wink! (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Oops, on my blog I gave credit to Robin W... Im sorry Mike, I didnt realise that it was yours... I will correct that blog entry, ASAP. Janey "I should have looked for MOC card pics, Red Brick" (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Mmmmmm....CHAINS!!!! Mike Harrod The Chain Originator Winner---Most Intriguing Sculpture BrickFest 2005 (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Very nice work, Janey! Clever part utilisation and good colour choices all round. The use of the much unappreciated click hinge parts for the chains is masterful (or should I say 'mistressful'?) Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | MC7 Mecha Frames for Sale
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Hello everyone, Hope it will not be a problem posting this here. Being of specific interest to Mecha builders I thought it would be better here. I have quite a few universal mecha frames designed by Marcus Clancy. The complete and utter disaster (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Still depressed about MB Gundam?
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(...) And here it is contained in convenient pages for your printing pleasure. (URL) Page layout instructions> Tim (18 years ago, 18-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: several new things
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(...) oops, i forgot to mention: the LDD model has no minifig & all the chrome pieces are lt. gray since i didn't see any chrome pieces in LDD 1.6 Jeff (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) SNIP I just posted the LDD model on the Lego site: (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Sialia Fighter
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I've been awfully busy, but I finally found time to build and shoot something. The Sialia fighter is not-quite-studless and has some SNOT work that is probably more complicated than it needs to be. (5 URLs) (.schleim included because they don't get (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !
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| | Sticks and Stones....
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Stick & Stones will break my bones, but Whips & Chains..... (URL) "Friday Night"> (3 URLs) Blogged> Warning! Entire blog may contain language not suitable for Lugnet These "One night builds" are all part of my "Satiated Sculpture Series" starting (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) Good call. I hadn't realized that you can pull the steering wheel off of its base. But be careful if you try this. One out of the three wheels I pulled off broke a piece of the base off with it. The computer screen tile is then just (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Brendan, As always, fantastic job. My favorite bit was the rubber band and hat as the turban--I had just used some Lego rubber bands in a vig of my own and I think it worked so well I'll be going back to that technique again. Anyway, I'd also (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Still depressed about MB Gundam?
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Don't be. Make your own. (URL) Partslist> (URL) Instructions> From this stock GM design you can build almost any Gundam-type MS. Many thanks to Tim Gould for CAD-wizardy. Soren (18 years ago, 17-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: My next vig and haiku--Celerity
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(...) LOL - Having been through that experience (my car is still not quite over it:-) ), I can say it was one of the funniest road trips I have been on. Good vignette and good haiku! Joe Meno Survivor of the "NMRA Dash 2006" (18 years ago, 16-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | My next vig and haiku--Celerity
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Whilst road-tripping last week with fellow AFOLs Steve and Joe, I was inspired to write another haiku. This one came about because I am, admittedly, a very bad driver--due mainly to the fact that I speed, tailgate, and weave in and out of traffic (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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Hey, Continuing on: Wealth - I like that shelf solution using clips. How is the screen attached on the computer? It looks like it's attached to a steering wheel piece. In the yard sale the block of books on the right looks a little odd, espeically (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Optical Illusion Mosaic - Thanks Corey
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Here is my version of a LEGO optical illusion mosaic: (URL) All credit for this great design goes to Corey Sanders. This is one of several optical illusions he has created and shared with the community: (URL) Corey's original design uses black and (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Brendan Powell Smith wrote: On-Topic... Wow, that sure was a way to spend a Sat. morning... By far my favourite "strips" were the self mutilation, and the forgiveness... nothing like a bit of ironic humour to start the day. (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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| | Re: Mars attacks giant robot
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(...) Salut JP, Thanks, I wanted it to be more funny than frightening and with a retro look just like in the movie and the trading cards. I'm pleased that works. Now I'm wondering if that could be interesting to make a flying saucer??? Eric (18 years ago, 15-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Bonjour Eric, Cool bot! The use of funky bright colours makes it delightfull! Very funny MOC, right on the movie's spirit. JP. (18 years ago, 15-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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Reverend, your work is outstanding as usual. (18 years ago, 15-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) A valid point, and one I considered before going ahead with these scenes. It's quite possible that in several years time, George W. Bush and Osama bin Laden will not seem like the best examples of "enemies", sharing the same timeless (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) I fear that some of these scenes, such as the depictions of Bush in "forgiveness" are too contemporaneous and won't stand the test of time (as no doubt the Office Space scene will). Also, was Bush's utterance of "comdemn" intentional? If so, (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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Just one small suggestion: Change the word balloon text in (URL) frame> to read, "Yeeeaaah...If you could go ahead and come in on the sabbath, that would be greeeaaat." To echo the compliments of others, I love all of the political scenes. David (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) Thanks, Martin. (...) Yes, there are a few things left from the (URL) old version> that will be made anew. (...) Hmmm... you're right. This may have been an oversight on my part. I'll look into it and see if it will fit into any of the coming (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) Thanks. :) I was a little worried because I couldn't find any LEGO torsos that had suspenders and a neck tie. The one I used has suspenders with a bow tie, so I had to used just the right angle to have the coffee mug cover where the tie would (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! (...) I'm somewhat satisfied with how the Oval Office turned out. It's recognizeable, which is the main thing. The real one has white-paned windows, not red, but as someone once said, "You go to build with the army of bricks you have, (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) I couldn't find reference to Bush using those words, but he has reportedly used (URL) "..hunt down and punish them.."> and (URL) them down..and bring them to justice..">. The only reference I can find to "destroying them" was by Brigadier (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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Great! I miss some things from the old "The Teachings of Jesus" story, though, but I guess they will reappear soon in a new form. For instance, I think I remember that there was a depiction of the passage "If a man asks for your coat, then give it (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks announces Mobile Suit Gundam License
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(...) Again from Gunota: Products announced: RX-78-2 and Char's Zaku II, MSRP is 8500yen + tax. (URL) small pictures can be found here: (URL) come with a hanger bay and a mini-fig. I am surprised by the high price - more than twice of a MG model. (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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(...) Excellent (URL)! Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | The Exo-Force Build Off
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I'm proud to announce (URL) MechaHub's> first contest! (URL) click on pic for the full rules page For the click challenged ;) Ladies and Gents and Kids of all ages. I’m very proud to announce a new Mecha contest. The Exo-Force Build Off. The theme (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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Hey Brendan, Awesomeness! Love - I really like the Oval Office, with the flag, the first family, that kalashnikov, etc. Was that curtain design inspired by Shawn Sullivan? And then LOL - you don't get a lot of Hitler MOCs. On the Klan, I think it (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | The Brick Testament - The Teachings of Jesus
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A new section of (URL) The Brick Testament> website has been added today, illustrating the (URL) The Teachings of Jesus>. We start with the following nine teachings: (2 URLs) Love> (2 URLs) Forgiveness> (2 URLs) Giving> (2 URLs) Lust> (2 URLs) (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 2nd Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe Vig and the Crypts of Anubis
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(...) Joe Vig wearing a safety hat??? That's not like Joe... Nice vig. ROSCO (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | 2nd Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe Vig and the Crypts of Anubis
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(URL) Something that's been floating around in my head for a while now, and like all things meditated on for too long got a bit out of hand by the time I decided to call it finished. :P (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: motorized tank questions
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Hi, Thanks for everyone for advice ad suggestions. (...) Usually the treads just don't find purchase, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front of the chassis and suspension on the (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | UDK38 Schenkel - WWII inspired mecha
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From the excellent (URL) Maschinen Krieger design> of WWII set in the future. (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Please do comment, Tim (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Hi Magnus, It wasn't my intention to start a contest on who builds the best figher. As you say, it is always about balancing a number of sometimes conflicting requirements. In many cases, if you want something to be really nicely shaped, (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Hello, I can only echo sentiments there are some very nice fighter MOCs here and it's nice to see build.military get a little more activity of late. I used to build lots of fighter planes a lot as a teen, and while I don't think I ever approached (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) (URL) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Bank Vault
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Security cam view of bank vault (3 URLs) Only problem now is building a bank for it! :( AC (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Curator Highlight: Lets's Go Voltron Force!
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(...) I also strongly suggest clicking the up button and having a good look around, the guys got real talent. There are some transformers there, as well as a futurama based ship. Nice one P Stanley. (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Hazel Custom by Mumu
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Hi Gang. Feast your eyes on this Gundam side story gem from Advance of Zeta. For more information on Advance of Zeta click here: (URL) Now hit this bad boy and let the good times roll. (URL) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) I thank you for your kind comment, Tim. Respectfully, Ryan (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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--SNIP-- (...) I'm not sure I agree that Lego is boxy however you use it. With good sculpting, SNOT and lots of revision it should be possible to get quite a smooth shape at the size you are using for this. This was a fairly (URL) quick build> of (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Hi Mattias, Bryce's aircraft models are great and the Tomcat is one of my favorites. It is one of his favorites as well. I had seen your Tomcat based on Bryce's design on Brickshelf before. It looks very neat. Bryce has designed a B-1B bomber (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Fighting Falcon. As I mentioned before, the entire structure was built around the landing gear and my intent was to make it fully retractable, fully concealable, and sturdy. The main (or rear) landing gear retract at about a 30 degree angle (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Hi Ryan and Ralph I think you both build great models of modern jets. Also good to see this group becoming more active. A question to both of you what scale do you aim for? (1 stud to 1 feet = 1:38 is what I want to use but my models tend to be a (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Exoforce.net unofficial fan website
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Hi. I just found this site and wasn't sure if people are aware of it. (My quick search of .mecha came up dry.) (URL) feature MOCs, news, and a set guide which includes nice close-up shots of some models. Not all text is in English, but there are (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Hi Ryan, Don't get me wrong. I have seen some other F-16s build in LEGO, and in many respects yours is the best. I to have been building with LEGO for about 20 years as well, and like you I value details and realism. I have to admit that (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Ralph, I appreciate your constructive critisism, in reference to my F-16. I will be posting pics of my highly detailed F-14 Tomcat on Brickshelf soon. The entire fuselage of my F-16 was built around the front landing gear to make the jet (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Seeking Lugnet community help for a freeware computer game
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Hello, I'm working on a free computer game, for a competition promoting accessibility in gaming. (ie making games more accessable for older players, younger players, people with disabilities) Why post here? I want to use lego for the graphics. (And (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: Storm drain puzzle / Keep Them Rolling
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Hey Manfred, These are outstanding! Is there a thread on Lowlug.nl where members have posted their MOCs, or was this all at the meeting? Was this a contest? If so, who won? I want to post these on (URL) my blog> but would like to fill in a couple of (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Curator Highlight: Lets's Go Voltron Force!
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Check out everyone's favorite "Defender of the Universe." This old school labor of love by P Stanley brings a tear to my eye. The designs are so true to the actual toys. Throw in a Robeast to battle and the adventures are endless. (URL) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Cool part for a lintel on a window
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I noticed this part: (URL) And thought it would be great for a lintel on a building window. As I learned here on Lugnet, a lintel is the top part of a window. A part that people quite often use arches for. I'd love these parts in bley, dark bley or (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) There are a few things that I don't like. The shape of the nose is very odd and the jet intake is too boxy. Also, the lower part of the fuselage is simply too big compared to the rest of the aircraft and -no matter what exactly minifig scale (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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