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Hi all, Was going to surround this door by a tudor house but I'm feeling kind of uninspired so I think I'll just share it. (URL) As you can see it has a massive footprint but perhaps someone would like to use it (or something similar). The (...) (18 years ago, 29-Sep-06, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Very neat indeed, exactly how I would think a mini version of the AR15 would look, nice to see one of my all time fav's minified :). Kind of reminds me of the 5.56 Colt Commando. (URL) (18 years ago, 29-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What a nice bignette! I like the design of the hull... It would be a very large (and detailed) ship if this scale were used! xposted to .vignette "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 28-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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I saw a bunch of life-size guns popping up on brickshelf recently, and decided to give it a try... (URL) actually started out as Han Solo's blaster, but along the way i thought i'd try something bigger and went for one of my favorites, the AR15 As i (...) (18 years ago, 26-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I know what you mean, I sometimes feel a bit intimidated myself by the sheer diversity of the system - it's not only a blessing. But I must say that some of the weird pieces in that selection of 3,000 variants have spawned fun projects. (...) (18 years ago, 27-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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(...) From what I understand they will be put on display from October 21st in the museum. Wish I lived in Oslo and could've participated. :( (18 years ago, 26-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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(...) These are not my photos. It's a friend of mine who took those pictures. They should be available in higher resolution via the "All sizes" link above the pictures themselves. I don't think flickr has a function that allows you to download them (...) (18 years ago, 26-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pirates! Yarrr here, there be dead men...
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(...) Hmmm, not sure how I missed this post... but thats a totally awesome sculpture. I just got done adding your skull to my (URL) blog>. As I said there, I especially love the jaw line, teeth and the accoutrements, particularly the little man (...) (18 years ago, 25-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug, FTX)
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Very nice! I don't think I would even attempt that colour scheme, and you pulled it off wonderfully! The model itself is also beautifully crafted. Keep up the good work. God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 25-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Very nice work! This is my faviourite sculpture in ages! The whole thing is so realistic and beautiful it was a pleasure to look at. Now I am picturing a cave inside similar to Peter Pan... God Bless and thanks for sharing! Nathan Visit my (...) (18 years ago, 24-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug, FTX)
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Those models really are great! Do you know why they are so nice? Because these people (amateurs) only had 1 color and a few brick sizes to work with.... They didn't have 3,000 different elements in 34 colors to handicap their creativity! :-) Gary (...) (18 years ago, 24-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Dougram by Kerouac
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Hey gang. It's time for another installment of Brichshelf Find. Tonight's episode takes us back to the early 80's with the anime series, Fang of the Dougram. This series, along with Macross, made up the core of mecha used by Fasa to make the (...) (18 years ago, 24-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hogne- Thanks posting these! What an awesome event! Are your photos available for downloading all at once and in higher resolution? -Ted (18 years ago, 24-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hogne, What a wonderful idea! I lived in Oslo for 9 years and this is the kind of thing reminds what a kick-ass town it is! Could never stand that ugly green thing they had in that parking lot... I wish I could check out these models in (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Tim, I do like to have space inside the vehicles for the figs. The downside is that it makes them all a little too big scalewise. Building military vehicles for me has been all about balancing scale, aesthetics and functionality. (...) (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Me too--completely awesome. And I echo Janey--keeping them all white really great idea. Tommy Armstrong www.brickengraver.com (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hi Ken, This is a pretty good rendition of the concept art. You've captured the shape very nicely but I can't help but feel the detailing is a little lacking. Because it is such a boxy shape the details and decorations on the prototype really (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Two new mecha
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Hi all, A couple of new mecha I got to photograph today. Appleseed Guges Landmate (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> VOTOMS Scopedog I built this one before Kerouac posted his (URL) super-excellent, awesome and small Scopedog> which almost made me not post (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Wow, I love community art projects, but this one has to top the list. What an amazing idea, both creatively fascinating and socially enthralling. Thanks for bringing it to Lugnets attention. Some of the work is absolutely gorgeous, and the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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| | Photos from the event where three tons of lego brikcs where dumped in Oslo
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An artist in Norway dumped three tons of lego bricks in fron of the National Museum of Art. An article about it can be found here -> (URL) a bunch of pictures taken from the event by a friend of mine -> (URL) are some truly wonderful creations (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build) !!
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| | Zorglumobile
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(URL) This MOC was inspired by (URL) the Zorglumobile>, a flying car that appeared in "Z comme Zorglub" and "L'hombre du Z", two (URL) Spirou et Fantasio> comics drawn by (URL) Franquin>. The Zorglumobile was ingineered by (URL) Zorglub> of course. (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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Hi Magnus, I love how you manage to get ample space for your figs in these models. It's a really nice touch in such detailed models. They're all great models without it and it just adds that extra touch. I might steal your idea of using the new 4x4 (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Micro Castle Building Techniques
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My BrickFest 2006 presentation on "Micro Castle Building Techniques" in which I discuss micro-scale, micro figs, converting measurements, layout planning, micro Tudor snot, offset building, micro weapons, angled walls and much more is now available (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.castle) !
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Hi all, I'm gradually getting around to up loading pictures of military vehciles I've been building over the past year or so. Here is the most recent batch. I built the Conqueror Main Battle Tank almost a year ago now. It has suspension on its (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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Tim, I'm always happy to see other builders venturing into the military theme. Very nice work, indeed. I like how you made the turret look a little rounded through the use of different slopes and wedges. Nice to see a tank done in arctic/mountain (...) (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Forgot to cross-post here so see the parent post for details. Tim (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) Thanks (...) Excellent. Just the response I want :) Tim (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Very nice, Tim. The color scheme and the nice use of low slopes in the turret give it the perfect "future feel". The renderings are superb as well. The shading evoked an emotional "Anime!" response from me for some reason. ---Will (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | The 2nd Halloween Vignette Contest !!!
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Once again it is that time of the year, and so the curators of .vignette proudly announce: (2 URLs) THE 2ND HALLOWEEN VIGNETTE CONTEST!!> - (Click on the link or the image for the Contest rules.) To win, simply build the best “Halloween-themed (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !
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Hi all, Decided to have a play at tanks. It's far from perfect but I've learnt a lot (thanks Soren and Jas) so my next one should be better. Anyway, this is loosely based on a T-90 but I've tried to make it a little more futuristic so it's a T-104. (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Starsiege Herc called a Tyr
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Just completed (well mostly complete) this mech design last weekend. It's based on the Herculan (Starseige talk for a Mech) to be featured in the upcoming Starsiege 2845 game. This one is called a Tyr. (URL) It's a completely original lego design (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
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(...) I feel like I could walk right out of life and into this creation. Become a minifigure and see this masterpiece. Integrated into the MOC. Living in the MOC. That is a beautiful creation to take us out of this life put us into the MOC. later, (...) (18 years ago, 19-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | It's a Girl!!(Podagon) and a Beast
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Hello everyone- Well had to be done- Here's Phergy-She's a new Podagon with a love of bling, excess, treasure and knights with shiny suits of armor! (2 URLs) Please check her out and let me know what you think? I've also been expirementing with (...) (18 years ago, 19-Sep-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.castle, lugnet.clikits, lugnet.scala, FTX) !!
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| | Theed Royal Rescue
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The Queen's entourage are rescued by two Jedi and a Gungan through a side street of Theed along the way to the prisoners enclave. The battle droid escorts were grossly mismatched against the cunning ambush by the two Jedi. (URL) AC (18 years ago, 17-Sep-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Truly wonderful. (18 years ago, 16-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) lol yet another translation error on my part (schleim/rotz:-) I really meant "amazing"-- curse the on-line translators! (but they provide good humor; just at my expense;-) (...) I, too. It's a lot more dramatic. (...) Perhaps that is only an (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi John fareaway friend! I am happy that my "Überraschung" (surprise) worked well. I really prefer to build a MOC first and then showing it online or at events. We had to many fans at the Germany forum saying and showing work in progress pics of (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Alan, thanks for you feedback. I knew that there was allready a LEGO model of the church for fundraising. At flickr.com I found this: (3 URLs) I contacted LEGO if they know what happend to this model - but they don't know. These days it is not (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Hi Bryan, no, you didn't miss that part. But in fact last year I (and some other LEGO fans) had the chance to display some MOCs in LEGOLAND Germany. So my LEGO Venice was located near LEGOLAND's Venice. Holger (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Haha, I had to laugh while reading you answer. Thanks, Jonathan! Holger (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Olof, (...) Thanks for you feedback! The PBY-5A Catalina seems to be a challenge. There is hardly any normal LEGO plate like surface: (2 URLs) (bigger picture) But do not show any sneak previews. Take some shots while building and then surprise (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Aaron, thank you for your feedback as well. And yes, feel free to use these pictures as a reference for your own creations. I allways try to start with a very characteristic detail or area of a building. The tall windows with the double arches (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Bob, (...) What will you do? Build sets? Sell all you LEGO? ... just kidding! (...) I haven't thought about a ship or plane. But I guess there is so many other cool things out in this world which could be converted into the ABS format. (...) Good (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hi Nelson, Thank you to you and the other for your nice feedbacks! (...) It is not only patience which you need. The timeframe was tight and I wanted to get the church done before the 1000steine-Land. For example the dome-module was build within 2 (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Gary, many thanks for your bi-lingual feedback and comments! While gathering information I used several websites and two nice books. I know most of the whole history of the church right now. Even when it was build in the 18th century the folks (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Hi Derek, I am not going to LEGOWORLD in the Netherlands but I plan to go to Bricking Bavaria. 1000steine.de doesn't say the date for Bricking Bavaria on it's main page. But it seems it will be Friday, 8th - Sunday 10th December 2006. Are you (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) HoMa, this is incredible! Is there any chance it will be at Bricking Bavaria or LEGOWorld? Derek (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Holger, Kurz gesagt, Ausgezeichnet!! Dresden's Frauenkirche (also its' Cathedral), was Germany's largest (as-built) Lutheran Cathedral. The original's photos give little clue to the massive scale of the building. It's like stepping inside an 18 (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) That is AWESOME!!!...!!! I especially enjoy the detailing pictures showing us all how you made this incredible creation. Excellent! Adr. (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) SNIP There are good MOCs, and there are GOOD MOCs. This definitely falls in the latter. HoMa: I wish that I had both the bricks and the patience to build a MOC such as yours. Your detailing and part selection is excellent. I second John Neal, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: st. paul de vence
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(...) thanks for the appreciation. although the walled platform was not part of the original sculptures, i had as much fun making it as i did the buildings, because i was trying to capture that ancient, crumbling wall feeling that you get in the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) This kind of great work is one of the reasons I no longer make MOCs!! :-) Great detail work and quite the eye for details. I bet you would be able to make an awesome real life ship or plane at this rate. If it weren't for the real life people (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Wow. I am speachless. when one clicks on a link, unsure of if it is a reference shot, or the model. You know it is a job well done. The attention to detail is amazing, as is the multitude of different building styles. I am a fan of rendering (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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snip The model is spot on from start to finish. I loved the way you handled the walls. And running my fingers over the roof slopes was fun. As always so much is lost because of having only pictures. This is a beauty to walk around and peek at all (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) ---snip--- (...) Wow! This is what I think of doing when I happen to pass a really nice castle or bridge, or when I see an airplane or som unusual or colorful heavy vehicle. I am stunned to see the result of this thought being executed to its (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Amazing. Jaw droppingly, amazing. I am clicking along, studying every image, wondering what I am going to say in respose to your post. What clever thought or comment could I contribute? I continue clicking along . . . . and, then I see you did (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Holger, where's the part in your message where you admit that you actually work for LEGO, and that you're responsible for some of the large structures in the various Minilands in the LEGOLAND theme parks around the world? :) -Bryan (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Very nice model! When we visited Dresden in June 2004, the church was still under construction, but largely finished on the outside. There was actually a large Lego model of the Frauenkirche in one of the local department stores (Kaufhof? (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Überraschen. Simply amazing. To say "well done" would be an understatement indeed! The quality of your work (and your character) are a true inspiration to me, HoMa. Thank you for giving us this marvelous MOC! I don't know what it is about (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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That is an awsome MOC, a few times I couldn't tell the model from the real one in the Brickshelf thumbnail pictures. The detail work is wonderful! I would love to see it in person some day. jt (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Snipped. Wow, thats incredible. Beautiful and breathtaking. What a nice way to start my morning, coffee and an inspiring build to look at. Spotlit. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Stunning. Absolutely stunning. One of the most beautiful MOCs I've ever seen. Well done!! JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- (...) --snip-- (...) I love your promo photo with the real and Lego church next to each other. Having seen this church in the brick at 1000steine land I have to say that it's worth a first, second, third and even more looks. My (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | MOC: Frauenkirche Dresden
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(URL) Hi all, between March and mid August I build a scaled model of the Frauenkirche in Dresden (Church of our lady). The real church was nearly fully destroyed in the last days of WW II and encouraged people decided after the german reunification (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
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(...) Thanks! I know I need to do more... Two years is way too long. (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Great job, Bill! I've always liked your sculptures. :) Spotlighted. (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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My first sculpture in over two years is the (URL) Garden Gnome>: (4 URLs) More: * (URL) Flickr set> * (URL) Slideshow> * (URL) Brickshelf> * (URL) Blog entry> Bill Ward (URL) www.brickpile.com> (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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Yar! Excellent work. (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Shoot, Finally finished the details. Also filled in the head to hide some of the "see through" aspect of the model. Enjoy! T (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug, FTX)
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| | EXO-FORCE - #7712 New Canopy?
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I was browsing the latest LEGO Shop at Home Catalog (Fall 2006) during dinner and I was noticing set number (URL) #7712> appears to have a new canopy. It looks like a nice one: (URL) Cool right? e (18 years ago, 11-Sep-06, to lugnet.inv, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: RX-78-2 Gundam and Nemo II Maurauder
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Charlie Citrin wrote: What's this? A week goes by and no replies! Well hey, I'll reply and put it on the side bar. Where is everybody? Ahh, so what, people lurk, people see it. (...) That's very nice. I like it. Is that based (...) (18 years ago, 10-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Bionicle Star Destroyer
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Hello dear fellows! One of my goals is to find building alternatives for large and specialized parts, such as from the Bionicle series. Within these, there exists a piece of characteristical wedge-shape. A miniature fan like me immideately is being (...) (18 years ago, 10-Sep-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Steve Irwin 1962 - 2006 - MOC Tribute
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(...) I think those are lovely. The Crunch face on him is perfect, and the family are a nice touch. I think a lot of people around the world are saddened by the loss of Australia's patron saint, but I couldn't help but smile at this tribute from web (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I can see the idea of this, but I'd take it further. The white is very bright and contrasts too much with the very dark rust colours. I'd lose the stripe (or use a different colour entirely - sand blue?) and swap the white for something (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Melody - that is a lovely tribute. I was so shocked to hear of Steve Irwin's death. He was a super entertainer, a good family man and a great Australian. I hope his wife and kids continue on with running the zoo and doing t.v. programs. The little (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Hi George, Ah, finally a yesteryear vehicle lover! Thanks, don't miss the other pictures on my website, I have added a modified sepia photo today. Eric (18 years ago, 7-Sep-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Eric, This is very well done, you did a great job in recreating this very old vehicle. Thanks, George (18 years ago, 6-Sep-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Hilarious - any more of these? Even my kids like this approach to "Lego cartoons", although they don't have a grasp of English yet... Jerry (18 years ago, 6-Sep-06, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Hi Erik, (...) Actually wasn't much improvement. It was too earthy and not washed out enough. Light yellow would be perfect but it has too limited a range of plates. (...) Do you think it would be worth sacrificing the horizontal lines for this? I (...) (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Nice job Tim. The improvements I imagine : Colors : replace yellow by tan. The colors must be washed out. When I look the original picture, the first thing which comes to me is the vertical lines, resulting of the rust which flown. I will (...) (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) I missed BrickFest, but I'm seriously thinking of hauling this thing (and other MOCs) up to NWBrickCon. I live in PDX, so the drive to Seattle isn't that far. (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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Hello, As I know there is many lover of old time machines, here's my new MOC. (URL) Enjoy, Eric (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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The great Australian - Steve Irwin Tribute: 'The many faces of Steve Irwin' (URL) More vignette pictures: (URL) G'day fellas' and sheilas' As I guess the whole entire universe knows, at the age of 44, Steve Irwin the Croc Hunter, nature's best (...) (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !!
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A BrickFest favorite... simply delightful to look at, and a wonder to observe. I am in awe! (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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RX-78-2 (URL) Nemo II Maurauder (URL) enjoy! -l2k- (18 years ago, 5-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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This is my entry for the (URL) Dirty Bricks 2006> contest. Enjoy! (3 URLs) Bathtub design shamelessly nabbed from the (URL) Eastern Block>. ROSCO (18 years ago, 4-Sep-06, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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Coming through the surface of the mighty Solleu river fed by underground tributaries flowing from the planet interior, (URL) a Bongo with two Jedi and a Gungan arrive> mindful of the sentries deployed from the deserted park along the river banks. (...) (18 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) merci, didier! je pense que c'était un moc bien reconnue par les européans à brickfest, même celui de billund auquel j'ai parlé! j'ai rencontré brik-erik et encore avec plaisir, nicolas. the doors and windows were the most fun to make in this (...) (18 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) thank you, cyndi for your "vote" of confidence. i will keep buildin' em and bringin' em. -§ deborah §- (18 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Deborah Higdon wrote: ... (...) Bonjour Deborah, C'est une très belle réalisation. I particularly notice (and enjoy) the roofs using slope tiles an unusual way, ( (URL) ). It's a nice reproduction of the typical rooftiles we (...) (18 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Deborah is too modest to mention that this building was an award winner at BrickFest this year, and was a nominee for Best in Show. Seeing it in person was a real treat! Keep them coming Deborah!! -Cyndi (18 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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the mediaeval village of st. paul de vence is located in the south-east of france on a 60-foot rocky outcrop. its landscape, natural site, architecture and buildings are all protected by law as part of the national heritage. the buildings in this (...) (18 years ago, 3-Sep-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
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Mladen, (...) Hey thanks, I'm hoping to get some more pix of that up online some time soon! (...) Check these out, I hope they make the steering and suspension system clear enough. (URL) of the problems with giving it suspension and steering is that (...) (18 years ago, 2-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hi folks, Here are some pictures of a project I built, a sort of scale model of a Bombardier CRJ200 Regional Jet: (2 URLs) (18 years ago, 2-Sep-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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(...) I saw pics of the battlefield diorama - very impressive! I'm a big fan of your tanks. (...) with all the features you were able to incorpate into such a tiny model. Could you provide a pic of the underside? I think I know how you did the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find: Mech by Razion
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Howdy gang. Still reeling from my post-Fest hangover. I decided to treat you all with a grey mech by Razion. It reminds me of an APU from the Matrix trilogy but it also makes me think of Exosquad(not to be confused with Exo Force). This even comes (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Midsummer's Study 20: It's About Time!
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(...) The roadbed rests on a platform and held in place using the 4x4 size turntable. I considered using the newer Technic ones (found on the 8421 crane) but the cost turned me away. (...) Honestly, I don't know the tension in ft-lbs but if you (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) [...] Thank you for this insight into the LEGO company approval process for models. My question is : So p-less is illegal but is t-less legal ? If you don't know about these terms, check page 4 : (URL) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.schleim)
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Hello all, After being debuted at BrickFest as part of a battlefielf diorama, I have pix posted of three new armored vehicles. The Wild Boar Armored Personnel Carrier was my attempt at a wheeled APC. To avoid making it look too generic, and to give (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Leigh, Wow, where do I start with this! It goes without saying but the detailing here is terrific, and a great example of the possibilities of building in more of a Model Team type scale, rather than good old minifig scale. The Spitfire is a (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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