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I never had anything to do with the creation of the MechaHub. (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -snip 2320 words- (...) I seriously hope you are not suggesting you had any role to play in the creation of the MechaHub. Because if you are, you are insulting all the people who have actually put hard work into getting the website up and (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I have no desire to do so. It has been made clear that they do not want me. (...) It all starts and ends on LUGNET, here I have the luxury of civility. Even I can pay the price if those guidelines are not followed. I have no guarantee of that (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Bryce mentioned to me that the other 7 members of the LMHoF read and signed off on the article. Jeff (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) MAJOR SNIPPING (...) I decided to check out the article- (URL) a story I'd like to pass along. Back in the days when I was part of an LTC that shall remain nameless, I was asked to write an article about the club's history. I put a lot of time (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) designs would be of dubious legality. I have two original designs (URL) you are welcome to use. If you want to use either of them drop me an email at t(d.Ot)gould(AT@)gmail(DO.T)com and I'll sent them to you. Tim (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Eric, I'm curious why you didn't post this at the MechaHub? You can easily do so and it is where your complaint is directed. In fact, you seem to have a bad habit of posting stuff everywhere but the source of the perceived (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello all, once again i am on vacation with a modlex kit ;-) I've just posted my most recent mocs here: (2 URLs) both were made with the modlex skeleton i brought with me: (URL) PLMKWYT Didier (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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So I was told to go check out an article on the MechaHub web site concerning the History of the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame. I liked the story, though there is something terribly wrong with the facts in one section of the story. This is the truth, I am (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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If anyone's interested in contributing some LDraw models of mecha for a video game project, drop on by the GearHead forums: (URL) visit the wiki: (URL) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Rizmit - Art ESLC 2004 (URL) Enjoy. (URL) Eric Sophie (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish.photography, FTX)
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(...) Here's the award, as built by Nathan Sawaya: (2 URLs) This symbolizes the simple fact that one brick CAN make a difference. To those who have already entered, please e-mail <mailto:admin@brickjournal.com me> your address - I was informed that (...) (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !
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Oops, the link to the redscout is of course: (URL) Sorry about that! (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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In lugnet.build, Eric Sophie wrote: I did. (...) Wow! That is quite incredible! Impressive from all angles. As bulky as the motor is, it is perfectly hidden by the emense size of the mech. I think I am leaning toward something more mundane with my (...) (18 years ago, 10-Aug-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Hi, I really like this one, too bad it cannot carry anyone besides the driver/pilot. Regards, Florian (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) I did! Read about it here: (2 URLs) e (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Redscout and Space (Lamborghini) Countach
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On the occasion of me getting (buying) posting rights to lugnet back, I felt like presenting a couple of my newest mocs for you guys too (they've been presented at CSF a while ago). They're both based on concept art and minifig scale. The Redscout (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
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(...) <snip> I actually had a pretty good time for an afternoon with the R&P motor. Picked up two of them when S@H had them on discount. I just did the 2-wheel setup thing and played on the kitchen floor. I didn't mind the jumpiness--the randomness (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.build)
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Hello, I was cuious if anyone had done anything neat with set 4095. Most of the info on that set seems to be pretty negative, but I am sure some one has a MOC or two. I would love to see some MOCs that use the Record and play engine successfully. My (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.build)
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--snip-- (...) I'd love to see a full scale passenger jet in your style... Tim (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks a lot! I already built a unmaned version. Just from what I could figure out of the pics. I'm not used to CAD. Due to parts availability it may differ a bit from your original. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Thanks again Marco (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No problem, of course, very kind. I've added the mpd-file to the folder. (It is not very structured with steps :-( ) And the pink rim is only pink to be remapped to the dull chrome surface for the renders. Also it should be mentioned, that the (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Andreas Weissenburg wrote: Hi Andreas, (...) Well TSL will be once more next year. For the wedding there hopefully will be no second time... (...) Well, that's just the point which makes Mecha building so much fun to me. You (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Marco, thank you for the comment. Since I have an invitation to a wedding ceremony at the weekend of the TSL, which I should not ignore (no, not mine) , I will not take part in the event. But building a (really simple) mecha was an interesting (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello Andreas, this is fantastic simple and simply fantastic! Please take it to TSL06. Hope to see you there (URL) Marco> (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Beautifull. Very inspirational - I have to make one of these. JP. (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | HLJ listing MegaBloks Gundam and Zaku II
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Hobbylink Japan has their listings up for the MegaBloks RX-78-2 Gundam and MS-06S Char's Zaku II. No pictures yet and they're not taking preorders until September 1, but you can monitor the pages for updates. Price is 8500yen (just under $74) not (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I tried one row, here are the results : (URL) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Nice, I like the use of the technic tooth as a meteor, and reference to the Perseids tickled the little astronomer inside. If joe survives the impact, he is going to be a rich rich man (unless he is in adelaide) Aaron (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Very cool and a great debut. I wish I could have one of my own. Perhaps you should post it (URL) here> too. Tim (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Beautiful in its simplicity. Pat Bunn (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | First mecha
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Hello. Man says, building a mecha is, what turns a boy into a man. Although I do not know, if this is right, I've tried to build a first mecha, only to be sure. So I hope, the Henson&Cluckers HC30 Explorer is accepted as a mecha, even when it looks (...) (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Fantastic USS Kidd seen on Brickshelf
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Hi If you haven´t seen marcosbears new USS Kidd and USS Ticonderoga on Brickshelf yet go and have a look (URL) hope if marcosbears reads this message will introduce himself and tell us a little about his great creations. There are so many creative (...) (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, the only piece I can see on Peeron that might help you is the 1x2x1 panel: (URL) For that to work, you would have to build in from both sides, but it might solve your problem... DaveE (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | BrickTopia Fire Station MOC
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I haven't posted in a while (kids keeping me too busy). Anyhow, here is a fire station I built using the new train rails as frames. Click on the image to get to the Brickshelf page. Comments are appreciated. (URL) Airport Page: (URL) BrickTopia Main (...) (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !!
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(...) you should be able to use rod and clip snot (something like (URL) or (URL) using part 30236. If not you might have to use the 1x2-2x2 bracket and pad it to attach to technic bricks set one brick back. Tim (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Oups, I mistyped some of the links : Outside view : (URL) view 2 : (URL) inside : (URL) I disassamble the SNOT part, you can see better how I did it : (URL) problem, how do I finish it. The row color must be DarkOrange. (URL) brickshelf (...) (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.build)
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I need help. To not end up with a five by five feet building, I decided to reduce the scale of my building so the windows is a 1 x 2 trans clear brick. I must use a SNOT technic to respect the apperance of my building. My problem is that I was (...) (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Wow, great work! I especially like the one with soucepan monster..:-) Cheers, Selçuk (18 years ago, 4-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Wow, these are great, Nelson. I've been wondering how long it would be before someone worked the LEGO salt and pepper shaker heads into a MOC. Bravo. The thing in the kitchen with Dinah is nicely crafted, and the Soup Nazi is a fine tribute. I think (...) (18 years ago, 4-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | new moc: clikits sculpture
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what do you do with a small amount of clikits? you borrow more from your friend and make a sculpture. the pix speak for themselves, i think. (5 URLs) enjoy>. -§ deborah higdon-leblond §- (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.clikits, FTX)
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| | Joe Vig and The Perseids
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While the Earth goes through the Perseids, Joe Vig is looking for meteors.. (3 URLs) Complet gallery when moderated> Erik / brickerik FreeLUG member (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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What's cooking? Some vigs, of course! :) Inspired by some TV shows, and working in the kitchen... (URL) Emeril (URL) Hell's Kitchen (with Gordon Ramsay) (URL) The Soup Nazi (from Seinfeld) and... (URL) Iron Chef 2140 (URL) Dinah (URL) Pizza Man (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Nice MOC, Soren! I know nothing about the toy itself, but your rendition of it has some neat features, like the carefully greebed arms. Cool! (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I remember seeing this before. In case I didn't say it then, I say it now: I love it. You will always be my main man*, Justin. Great work as always. *Sorry 'bout that. ;-) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Dirty Bricks '06 - Contest, Lego prizes and a bag of chips!
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Well, the time has come again to have a nice friendly competition... There are contests that showcase a builder's skill. There are contests that showcase a builder's creativity. There are even contests that showcase a builder's sense of humour. This (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build, lugnet.underground, FTX) !
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(...) You know, it looks an aweful lot like something that you left behind on my build table. Nice to see that it's still relevant. I hate to say it, but I like your balls. They've given me quite the education. -Duane (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) -GALLERY-> Enjoy! Soren (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(URL) The staff of BrickFest is happy to announce the following contest for attendees: LEGO Builders Are Invited to Help Re-Build New Orleans in a LEGO® Building Challenge for Adult Enthusiasts In the wake of the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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| | Re: F-16N Viper MOC
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(...) Hi Ralph Thanks for these new pictures explaining the tricky landing gear assembly. Your F-16 is really great! I like the colour scheme of course, the nose section, engine intake and the over all proportions. To improve the model even further (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Ryan I would recommend buying the book Virtual Lego in order to get going with MLCAD. After a while you will like virtual building as much as building with real lego. It is also an excellent way to share and document your building (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | faktor0a Mecha: height 18 inches, weight 2.35kg, 2 Lego Fiber Optic Elements, ...
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Hello everybody! I am happy to show you until now, my largest Mecha: faktor0a Here the facts: faktor0a ist my first Mecha with Lego-Technik-Gears height 18 inches (or 45cm) weight 2.35kg The Mecha has 2 Lego Fiber Optic Elements Both Lego Fiber (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: new moc: hey, this isn't rocklands!
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(...) I too am a bit worried about the "social aspects" of the Sheraton, but here are a couple of suggestions. First of all, the hotel, I think is going to be great for the convention as one only has to take an elevator up to your room. My daughter (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: modlex dropship Monoclide 2
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(...) The two which fit in the dropship were made as somewhat smaller verions of the bigger ones in my other galleries. Downsizing was accomplished mainely by using the knights kingdom hinges (2x3) instead of two standard (2x2) ones. Also the side (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Yesterday I added new pictures of the landing gear: (URL) this makes the gear's operation a bit more clear. Cheers, Ralph (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | LEGO events at Philcon 2006
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(URL) Philcon 2006>, the 70th edition of the annual Philadelphia Area Conference of Science Fiction and Fantasy, will run this coming November; and for the third year, I'll be conducting a set of LEGO-themed events. Here are some pics of the (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa, FTX)
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(...) I just RE-posted it on lego-the other was kicked out of the list "in violation of existing trademarks" because i included "like a Star Wars (TM) speeder" in the old description. oops Jeff (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Great vigs!!! Sadly, the Rocklands that previously was down the street from our former beloved BrickFest site (aka GMU) is no more: (URL) even if we had BF at GMU this year, there would, alas, be no Rocklands. The location, still a bar called (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Haiku vignette: Angels
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Inspired by Derek Schin, here is my first Haiku vignette. (With apologies to The Black Crowes...) She talks to Angels. They call her out by her name. So, she had to go. (URL) "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Hey woman, hands off my bling! Do I need to send Jude over to save my diner from being pilfered??? Not like he has any building time.... aka "Jude dude, what MOCs are you bringing with you?" and his response "Uh none." (...) No no, I am wrong, (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) glad you enjoyed it. and yes, those are your lovely chrome pin joiners. wait til you see what i've got planned for your shiny elbow macaroni pieces! ooooh, shiny, we like shiny! and again, you are right, i am wrong, i'm so sorry (inside joke), (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) thanks, glad you enjoyed it. those who know janey will know that the vig is not entirely accurate, wink! i doubt that facial expression would co-exist with a drink in her hand! -§ deborah §- (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Deborah Higdon wrote: snipped... (URL) (...) Brilliant deborah... I must say, that is one classy bar, once again you have out done yourself... The bits of bling, and all the styling do say "posh", and yes, even with CR (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: hey, this isn't rocklands!
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Very lovely. I love the posting presentation too. But does anyone really think Janey will really mind provided she has a drink in her hand? ;) Tim (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: F-16N Viper MOC
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(...) Hi Justin, Thanks for the comments. Many people have mentioned the aircraft's nose. The nose on any jet is a very hard bit to get right (just look at LEGO's new Boeing 787 and you'll see what I mean). I have quite a few of those curved wedges, (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: AFOL torture vig
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(...) Thanks Bruce! I didn't even know there was a dedicated vignette blog. More to come! (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, that bugs me every time I look at the picture. Too late now. Thanks for the spotlight! (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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for those of you returning to brickfest who may be familiar with the social aspect of this great fest, a big vignette (bignette) voicing certain attendees' concerns re the bar scene. (2 URLs) rocklands, the bar with a heart, will no longer be around (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !
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(...) Very clever! (That 1x8 tile on top is crying out to be pushed down just a little bit harder, though.) Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Think Tank and Gina by Jas Nagra
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Hey folks. This two-hour special gives you back to back entertainment courtesy of Jas Nagra. First off we have the Think Tank. It's six-legged spidery-tank goodness. (URL) In the second half, we have an oh so sexy black and orange mech based on a (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: F-16N Viper MOC
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Impressive build. I especially like your solution to the nose, which seems to be a sticking point for so many. You also pulled off a camoflage look very well (something I doubt I'll ever be brave enough to try, piece limit or no), and as mentioned (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Valorum's Demise
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Inside the (URL) Galactic Senate> building, the debating rotunda accomodates more than a thousand senators who represent the member worlds. In this particular occassion, the vote of no confidence started by Queen Amidala through the prodding of (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Hey Justin, Great vig. I remember really laughing when this went up on Brickshelf. BTW, I (URL) this> several months back. Bruce (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: AFOL torture vig
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Hahaha, very nice vignette~! The classic tale of something being just out of your reach :) Great job, look forward to seeing more. -Joe "Cool"- (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Thanks Brian, Bulk brick sales at outlet stores indeed would indeed be a likely explanation. One of the reasons why I haven't used bricklink is that I am pretty sure that if I do, I'll become hooked. I have browsed around and seen loads of (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Mini-fig scale F-16 Fighting Falcon
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(...) Ralph, I think some of the sellers that have parts in colors that have never been used in sets before probably live near LEGO stores, factories, etc. Especially many European sellers. That's the only way I can think of where they can get their (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Ryan Parrish wrote: <snip> (...) Hi Ryan, Thanks for the reply. I am happy that you replied to my question, since I was a bit afraid that I angered you with my comments on your F-16. If I did, I apologise. I certainly (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I buy all of my Lego parts on www.bricklink.com. I haven't bought an actual Lego set in years. I just order the parts in the quantities and colors that I need, so I don't accumulate a large inventory of un-used or un-needed parts. Ryan (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the heads up on this Mattias. Great to see ZHOD adopting some of your building style. His planes make a welcome addition to the community. Did I miss a discussion on Bryce's B-1? Great models guys. (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the instructions! When you make it? (...) (URL) (...) Thanks! First I wanted to remake your Chili, but than I think about it, and I think it was a too big step for me. Than I had a look at your Klymyth and that being it! So I try it (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hello! Thank you! That is a interesting point of view! (...) Thanks! I like that the mecha look like a mechanical beast and creature and also a machine! (...) Enjoy the preview picture of faktor0a: (URL) See this picture in the folder here in (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Which Moonbase will go to BrickFest? YOU decide!
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The LEGO Group in Billund held a challenge to select a designer to go to BrickFest - Five designers took the challenge, which was simple: Build a moonbase module according to the standards set by the Space Community, and seen at this (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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In lugnet.build.military, Ryan Parrish wrote: <snip> (...) Hi Ryan, People have asked me for instructions of some of my MOCs in the past, but I am unlikely to ever do it. I installed ldraw on my laptop about a year ago. The installation process was (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hi Leigh, Thanks for the feedback. The camo was tough, but turned out okay. I'm no hard-core Technic builder myself. I admire people who build cars with working gearboxes and pneumatic engines or machines that can actually walk, (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think the Ldraw tools are about the only way to go. I'm sure you've seen this page, but it should guide you safely through installing everything needed on your computer: (URL) You can use MLCad to build your model and then use LPub to create (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Magnus, Thanks for the reply. I'm glad that you like my F-16. As I wrote before, when trying to build realistic models with LEGO you always have to compromise, since you simply cannot reproduce all the difficult shapes you'll find on an (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Bedford Unicycles Logo
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Built for Darren Bedford of (URL) Bedford Unicycles>. I've been buying unicycle equipment from him since the early 90's. He noticed the ParLUGment sticker on the back of my truck recently and we got to talking about LEGO. It didn't take long for us (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Oops, I forgot to mention my Flickr page at: (URL) I found this website a couple of weeks ago and I think it is pretty cool because you can upload as many pics as you want for only about $25.00 per year. I plan on posting all of my Lego mocs (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) instructions for my F-16 and my other mocs? Because of requests I have received on Bricklink.com and Flickr.com, I am going to be selling my mocs as kits (complete with all parts and instructions) on my website that I am currently creating. I (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Nice plane, Ralph. I know how tough camo is. And the landing gear is especially cool. As a technic-impaired builder, I'd like to learn how you did that. Perhaps closeup photos and a blow-by-blow breakdown of the building process would be (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ralph, Very nice indeed, and an interesting camo scheme too! It is always interesting to see how different builders approach modeling the same thing in their own way. I do like how you pulled off the landing gear - I always found that challenging (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | 2nd Joe Vig Contest Results
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The .vignette curators would like to thank the contestants for entering the 2nd Joe Vig Contest. However, since we received only 9 entries this year, we will not be awarding any prizes, only fame and glory. The winners are: 1st Place: "Joe Vig and (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for the reply. I'm not a heavy user of any of the LEGO CAD software. I've dabbled around a bit with LDRAW/MLCAD, but it is not my cup of tea. I might consider 'building' my F-16 with virtual LEGO if I run out of parts or ideas (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the compliment. For an IAF aircraft (very much in the news right now) I think I would have to replace the sand-blue with sand-green. If I wanmted to mount weapons it would have to be an F-16C from the The Hellenic (=Greek) Air (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow! Any chance to get LDrawn instructions? -Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Sticks and Stones....
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(...) Um...yeah, Magnus.....I don't EVEN want to go THERE. Mike (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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Very nice! Great job with the colour scheme, landing gears and nose. You can also call that IAF scheme and put weapons on it. My only suggestion is this part in new dark gray is perfect for the engine exhaust: (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I built this last week and posted about it in another thread, but I never did actually 'announce' it. So here it is--a six-wide two-seater with the top down. Click the pic for many more shots. (URL) Let me know what you think! Derek (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | New SHIP--Kitsune
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Mostly Space, but there's a mech bay too. (4 URLs) Brickshelf> (URL) Mocpage> (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Sticks and Stones....
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(...) Out of which box? I don't think I've seen a box with those MOCs. ROSCO (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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