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(...) Really? I once saw a cut-away graphic (1) for Macross which showed the pilot sitting in the (cramped) cockpit, which filled a good portion of the top half of the torso. Plus, in the Macross movie, the machine is fairly close to ~ 4-5-ish (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mark, I must compliment you on your designs. They are a little bit different than I've seen lately, and have got my mind thinking along new lines in developing new craft. The Mercedes is a hoot: how many of us forget the civilian side of the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) the (...) lack (...) by (...) with a (...) built-in (...) most of (...) with an older Sony Mavica with a limited depth range. I just got a Nikon 950, so now my pics will be good. ~Mark (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) difficulties of photographing creations with a digital camera, such the lack of detail, especially with black pieces. I've found detail can be improved by slightly decreasing the contrast and slightly increasing the brightness with a photo (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) style, (...) the (...) Aw, jeez, you guys are gonna give me a big head. (...) due (...) would (...) saucer (...) grey? (...) No, it's just the flash. I like using Tan as an accent color or as a "discolored" panel like you'd see on Star Wars (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Mark, Everytime any one of us pushes the envelope in regards to building style, you come up behind us in a rocket powered craft and knock us right off the course, redefining the envelope in the process. The Lightning Jack might be the most (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Mark: I labor to find accolades that will do justice to describe those beautiful models. To paraphrase the great philosopher Proximo, ;^) "Master Builder, I salute you!" (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) the Rings? Heh, yep. I was reading LOTR for the umpteenth time when I needed a name for that ship. I figured the Wave Motion gun was a good analogy for the keeper of the Secret Flame. ~M (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) haven't (...) through (...) Aw, thanks. I do my best. (...) engine (...) your own (...) panels (...) on. I (...) I have to credit Pat Justison for the cockpit on the Lightnin' Jack. He used a similar design on his Blacktron Lander, and I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Awsome. Simply awsome. :) The Mithrander? Like Gandalf from Lord of the Rings? -- Mark Nelson Speedy's Lego Page: (URL) Hey, a Mark to a Mark! (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) <snip ... /snip> (...) Mark, I think those are some of the finest Lego spacecraft I've ever seen. I haven't had a chance to visit the rest of the sections, because I'm still going through every picture in the spacecraft section! Let's see - (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) things for very long after they're photographed, and at the time, I was unsure how long it would be until I got a digital camera. I needed a lot of those parts for other stuff. Sorry. :^( Perhaps there will someday be a Helldog II. ~Mark (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) I agree with Mark here. I work on the computer all day too, and I'm also fortunate enough to have access to full-blown 3D modelling software. I dabbled in MLCad and LDraw for a while, and I have to say that I (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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AWESOME, Mark!!! You're ships have to have some of the best engine designs, I love the engines on The Lightin' Jack!!! And it separates too, WOW!!! The Space Mercedes is just awesome, absolutely love that cockpit (wish I thought of it!!!)!!! The (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Hi Everyone, I just finished putting the finishing touches on my latest website update. The Aircraft section has been temporarily removed to create space. I also was unable to post my pics of my latest mecha. :( I will endeavor to get more space (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) Well, you convinced me to go look. I remembered the site name 'aim.com' from yesterday and went and looked. One click, and I gave up though. No way do I want to register with AOL, and I sincerely doubt they have a client that will run on my (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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[FUT lugnet.general] Kyle is offline atm, but if you send an instant message (IM) to me (spontificus) I can invite you in though :) Richard (...) me (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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Suffering cats, David! This is supercooled. I can't wait to see how it looks when Belle's finished. *smile* -Cheese (...) out, (...) Personally, (...) <snip!> (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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Still Here and going strong! we got 6 in the room now! (...) me- Kyle04225 (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) Maybe they are platforms then? :-) Jude Pineapples are not apples nor are they from a pine tree. (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build)
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