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I can't wait to see it in person, Rick. It looks fantastic! I'll have to work hard to top that one by may. ;-) (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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For all you "Mech-nics": After seeing all the current interest in Mechas lately, I wanted to try my bricks at one - but something different. I came up with a six legged spider "cobbled" together from "useless" pieces such as: 2 Burps, a bunch of (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)
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I think that the technic beams method is the best, but there's also another one you can use if you have lots of plates. First, make your roof shape out of plates: this is your roof's first layer. Use only plates of the same color as your roof and (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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That's a pretty interesting discussion! I suspect that your beams would be much stronger if you used the 1/3 high bricks instead of the standard 1 brick high. I have noticed that the 1/3 size bricks bind considerably more tightly than the full size (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Updated site
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For those interested, you can check out my updated Stormbringer page (URL) Dickinson (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've worked on a different but similar problem, but haven't had time to finish up the write-up I started nor take accompanying pictures. Anyway, here is the write-up in it's current state, so excuse any areas where it still needs work: (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.arch) !
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| | Re: 2875 Slope Brick 45 2x6x2/3 in gray or black
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Cary Clark wrote in message <38F37E72.710811C@co...tv.net>... (...) The only gray ones I have are from the 6544 Shuttle Transcon 2. It has 4 pcs like this. This set has recently been available from DYA, but I don't know if it is any longer The (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) How strong are those wings, held on by only two studs? Alan (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I was thinking along similar lines...sort of a regatta competitor, but that still doesn't give me any specific ideas for names :/ (...) Go right ahead! (...) Swift or Swallow, maybe, but I don't really like either of those names... (...) Might (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well I personally like the idea of the model being part of a racing league. If it was then you could maybe name it on these grounds. You could take in to consideration the manufacturer of the ship, the racing team name, and even the pilot. (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Thanks Bram! I really like your ship, but my ship is intended only for atmospheric gliding. I still kinda don't like the design of mine; too simplistic. Thanks again. (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) to try using L3P & POV! Great job! --Bram (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pics of our meeting in Horst
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(...) Holy cow you are right! I am drooling too!!! Everybody go see it, or you're missing out! Bryan (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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Awesome! I really like the canopy design, I have never seen a canopy mounted on a 45 slope before. pat J (...) or (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I've built a recreational space craft: (URL) envision it sort of as a sailplane for outer space...powered by solar wind or solar power. Does anyone have a good idea for a name for the model? For all you artists out there, I'd also like a critique on (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Visit Kyle's Universe of Lego today!
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You KNOW YOU WANT to (URL) Universe of Lego is a wonderful, easy to navigate, site mostly on space lego. It is also home to Keppler Industries (my model repository), the leader in modern space technology. Some of you may recognize my address from (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Pics of our meeting in Horst
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(...) Yep, I recognized it too... tres chic, I must say. (...) I think my keyboard is wrecked from the drool. ;-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I'm using a similar method for the floors of my current project (see "Idle Ramblings" in lugnet.castle for more info), except without the use of the 2-wide plates. I just stuck the tiles directly on top of the walls, and made the removable (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Yes very cool. I think this is Eric Brok's Estuary Stronghold. (URL) an incredible creation. I love Eric's Dioramas. I also love the White building/fortress/I am not sure what to call it. Another incredibly detailed model. Eric Kingsley The (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Maximum Droolage! Check out that castle!!! --Todd (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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