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Hi, Terry! Long time, no see! (...) I saw a video documentary where a large chunk of the leading edge of an A-10 wing ripped off during flight, and dropped straight through the engine. This would've killed any other aircraft, but the pilot was able (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Thanks! And I set up my newsreader to have my URL in the sig. :^) ~Mark (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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hey mark i picked up the url from an earlier update post: (URL) cool! i really like the head, the way you used the orange shoulder thingies, and the rifle. overall excellent job! ..joseph g (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, it's on the main lugnet.build.mecha page, but for those of you on email or newsreaders.... (URL) From: "Ron Sedlmeyer" <rons@cisco.com> (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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URL Please :) (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone! Yeah, I know it's two updates in a week. That's not as much because of me building like a superfreak (ok well, maybe a little) but because my camera batteries died on me after shooting the Spaceplane, so I couldn't finish my pics. So, (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) UGH (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Of course. My trusty Bushwhacker can take a Mad Cat (NOT Timberwolf) any day! Sure, I'm out-weighed by 20 tons, and my technology is a few centuries behind, but the 'Whacker has something the Clanner's don't. I don't know what it is, but my (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Aright- i'll give you the ShadowCat, and MAYBE the Cougar- but all those others? PLLLLBLBLBLBT! and the Jenner looks like a two-legged hamburger on 'roids! UGH (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) champion at mw2:merc, if you don't beleive me ask the 4 tournies i won, 2 were the same tourney in different time periods (i think in months) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) fingers...included (...) well I just finished them, all 15, some good looking, some not so good looking but still are for a good joke, in fact i used all those, to be put on my site later today (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Just a bloody minute! What about the Atlas (FASA's, not Ron's)? The Cougar? The Champion? The Bushwhacker? The Shadow Cat? The Jenner isn't a bad Mech at all. The design looks a little funny (Don't judge it based on Ron's DATs, look at his (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks mark- i feel all warm and tingly- glad you like my stuff so far. The BPT has a really cool rear-entry for the copilot/gunner that didn't come out in the pics- coming from you i'll take any compliments! wish i could get some feed back from (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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of all the FASA mechs, only the MadDog and TimberWolf are truly badass- the Summoner, HellBringer, and WarHawk are decent, and stuff like the jenner and FireMoth? Fuggedabowdit! (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Those would be the ones they ripped off from Robotech (Macross). ;^) ~Mark (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Obviously you don't watch much anime Alex... (...) (I (...) but (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Some FASA mechs are not crappy... (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...Well, I can give some reports from my weekend and crash tests. Both crashes were of buildings, and were unintentional drops from about a meter up onto hard concrete. I noticed only a few pieces with stress discolouration. Mostly on the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Hi Moish, I noticed your stuff on Brickshelf while I was having Lugnet withdrawals during the 30 hour downtime. :^) I like what you have going there! Keep it up, and welcome to .mecha! ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Todd, I just wanted to tell you how great this application is! It's by far the most versatile that I've come across - I *love* being able to do away with the dithering and have only large solid color areas, and the gamma correction factor was (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Thanks Rob, regarding using my legs in your designs, HELL NO!!! This is not a model I am willing to be copied!!! (...) three- (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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Geez Alex! It's mecha, remember mecha means everything, 2 legged and up! Mech is a disgusting word made by FASA which means crappy Mechwarrior Robots!!! Remember, mecha, not mech! (...) in relation to large walking (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Tue, 18 Jul 2000 13:33:42 -0600, Alex wrote (in message <Fxwro6.JJG@lugnet.com>): (...) Alex, Mech is a term that is most often seen in relation to large walking robots in the game Battletech and later, Mechwarrior. Mecha is originally (I think) (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! Hope they turn out well! --ME (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What is the difference between mech and mecha???? I really want to know. Me (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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this is just a test (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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Howdy all- i'm kinda new to this whole newsgroup thing (been lego-ing for over 25 years) but until i finish my site, i put up my first 2 mechs at: (URL) are the BPT2AC BiPedalTankDualArmamentCarrier and HMM10 HumanoidMediumMech sorry the pics are (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Big Comparison Jpg. includes Karim Nassar's, Ben Vaughan's, Mladen Pejic's, and Jeremy Sproat's mecha models... As you can see mine are some of the smallest, but that is my intent... Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is true. I had not thought about the metal bars, I was just thinking about the general shape. I thought someone was suggesting a 2x4-slope-from-2-dee...eep-on-top windshield as the back end of the canopy, and I thought that would be to steep (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) Some might think it would have been a *good* thing if that gun was loaded. :-) And that gun is huge. I forget how long it is, but it is long. But you really don't have to worry about the length, as all that is really visible is the very end. (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) They're still working on that? I worked on that project back in the late 80's. The A-16. Sponsored by General Dynamics (which provided two aircraft, a new one and what they called the B2 - the second B-model built which they used for a (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) a (...) (and lots more debating ensued...) I may have the answer to this whole thing. In the most recent fire station set and possibly the coast guard station (sorry I don't have the numbers), there is a new helicopter canopy that might be (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) This IS the solution. Replace the SEALs with Timmy's and Jar Jar's and let them experience the pains of hitting the tarmack at over 200 mph the uh-60 c. problem.... I don't have my Timmy or Jar Jar's. I burned them for heat all when i got (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) them... (...) part legs. I been building a Rock Raider mech, and a scaled down version of those legs would work great. If you don't mind, I'd like to use a pair of legs like that. Keep up the good work! Rob (1) I've been on a vacation. (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) We should get the last word from Mr. Kingsley who has been so generous as to handle this matter on behalf of lugnuts far and wide -- but it is my understanding that he will accept money through today, Monday, and post totals tomorrow. He has (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.people, lugnet.org)
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(...) You see what happens when one loses his "train of thought"... Oh! BTW the Mirage LZ-170 is "fini"!!! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Um, Pat? It has arms. :-, (...) Totally rugged. The shape is awesome. Decent hip articulation. I love those tools strapped to the thigh. Those fingers are pretty nifty, too. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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How many is too much I ask, well I plan on making a total of 15 weapons that can be held by pretty much any mecha with mini-fig legs for fingers...included in that package will be some design such as(my favorite up close)a dual laser beam scythe, a (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That (...) continuing (...) Fun! (...) in (...) smudged. I'm (...) No, but he look great in just about any theme! (...) Cornelius, (...) a (...) Looks cool in the dragon helmit and cape though. (...) looks (...) that (...) No, I like them all (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.adventurers)
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Wow! You set a new standard for creativity! BTW: LOVE THE COCKPIT!!! (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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I have created an unarmed minifig scale mech. The legs are the same as those on the J-27 Hoptite. It has a grasping arm and a laser cutter/drill arm and tool packs attached at the legs. LMKWYT J-21 Repair Mech (URL) Hoptite (URL) J www.plscp.com (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Hey Y'all: Don't forget to send even a weeny little old $1 USD to Eric Kingsley for Suzanne's flowers and gift. Check out all the important details here: (URL) is tomorrow. C'mon, you know you want to... ...And the more the merrier!. It's not about (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.people, lugnet.org)
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Hi, the 8002 Destroyer Droid has an interesting use of the technic flex-system hoses. They go through the small hole in the gear change catch, to make up the rounded spine of the model. Now, my question is this: Are there any other LEGO pieces with (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(XFUT to lugnet.build.minifigs!) (...) Hey, fun game! I'll add mine in, too. (...) Gail will be showing up as the Red Fox's niece if I ever get around to continuing my Castle World ballad. (...) I can't say I've used Harry's face much. I don't care (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Wow!!! Think, you can make a whole video arcade (not a bad idea) !!! Next try driving simulator (how hard could it be: chair, wheel, screen) (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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I made a minifig scale pinball machine. See it here: (URL) . The standard yellow tiles should be replaced with yellow number tiles. Alan (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) sloped (...) Note if you will the metal bars in an oval in the front of the canopy. That would be best represented by the X-Wing canopy. ~Drew "Luke" Lawrence (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) capability (...) Thanks so much for the suggestions. I decided to use the Technic turntable and a layer of tiles that the model rests on. This seems to work fine in terms of weight although the sometimes the plates of the bottom layer of the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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Greetings and Salutations Lego Maniacs!!!, Well I'm going to start posting a little minifig newsletter post right here on on Lugnet featuring some really cool facts and fanfics about favorite Lego Minifigs. Believe me if you hated Dr. Cyber and (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Actually, I think you have it backwards. The front of the Hog's canopy is sloped steeply from the nose to the top, and the back of the canopy slopes gently from the top of the canopy to the fuselage. Chris (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes, but that only works when the pump already has water in it. I was trying to build a pump that could suck up water with one hose, and squirt it out another. I managed to do something involving a pnematic switch, but I forget exactly how. I (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) It really isn't that hard. You just need a pneumatic pump (any kind) and some tubing. Depending on how you are going to use it, the hose can be whatever length. Put them together by sticking the hose on the small cylinder on the side of the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) suggested length of hoses) and maybe even an explanation of how to put them together? (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Only an hour or two? Either a) you have no kids, or b) they're not interested in Lego (what?!?), or c) they're much older than my kid (age 4 1/2). I spend thirty minutes a week just reloading the minifig box (soon to be two boxes). My son (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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LOL! I *hated* you when you built that awesome Siren! (...) them... (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That would look just downright stupid! The town car windshield is square, while the Naboo fighter's canopy is curved over. (...) Take a look at the missiles and bombs I've got on my Harrier. Pretty simple to do, really - just requires a ton of (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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*sound of head hitting keyboard* $h!t, I hate you. :] --Colin (...) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<big snip> (...) <more snip> Oh yes, I've done this many times. My most recent and most pleaseing was my MTT. I picked it up and decide this is a pretty cool model but it needs a little help. So I went about changing all the exterior tan to either (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Definitely, it's also easier to keep focus when you're only thinking of one theme, not to mention if all your resources (time, money, creative fluids) are directed one way, instead of several, the output will certainly be bigger/better (I say, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Well I think there is really no easy way to make a realistic a-10 canopy with lego pieces. the naboo fighter canopy can work as the back, but the front i might have use a basic town car windshield.... it's the missiles and bombs I'm going to (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Building the A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"
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Because of the earlier discussion about the original aircraft, the A-10, not the Lego version. (We were discussing the USAF's policy of camoflauge.) ~Drew "Luke" Lawrence (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Building the A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"
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(...) Some people unkindly say I'm not that bright, but... I'm sort of missing why this is in ***off-topic***.debate??? ++Lar Assistant Chief exorcizer (after Frank) of incorrectly set followups and general Lugnet nuisance extraordinare... (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) though. (...) I am assuming that by 'low-sloped canopy' you mean the canopy that can be found on the X-Wing? The biggest problem with that is: A) The friction-attachment pieces on the back of the X-Wing's canopy B) The little midget-bumps that (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well I have some Star Wars and a tiny bit of Space stuff on my site. You might also check out my Castle section as many of those buildings fit well in a more modern town. (URL) also have a modern town that I am working on and I currently have (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Frank's Blacktron stuff... (URL) his pirate creations... (URL) inn: (finished state) (URL) process) (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hey, Sam, welcome to the world of half-crazy Lego builders. We're all half-crazy; it comes with the territory: that of spending long hours staring at legos until finally, around 2 AM, a brilliant idea comes to you. ;-) (...) Hear, Hear. Every week I (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Building the A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"
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Maybe use the star wars low-sloped canopy for the front half, and the Slave I steep-sloped canopy piece for the back half? It might be a little blocky, though. Hmmm -s (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Structural Intergrity of the Uh-60 (WAS) Re: Building the A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"
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(...) Thank you.... The open cargo bay area did pose some engineering problems. After using under wedged support pieces and the fact the roof over the cargo bay connects on over 32 1x1 points and that the floor is rather thick the model can be (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) That would work, and it has been done, but not for an A-10 Warthog. The model it was done on is Thad Jantzi's F-16 Fighting Falcon. (It would also work on most other aircraft in the USAF inventory - The F-15, the F-14, the F-5's front piece..) (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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Frank and Shiri, make a lot of good point. Definitely start small, check out what others are build and most of all have FUN! Personally, I got back into LEGO because of Res-Q Theme, and a lot of my first creations were all closely related to Res-Q, (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) lego. (...) And some of us with huge collections never get around to building much because we're always at the store or sorting pieces.... I think a key thing is to decide on a theme of interest, and work for a while in that theme, buying sets (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Building the A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog"
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(...) Or you could take two of those canopies and put one facing forward and another backwards creating a bubble canopie. --kyle (URL)In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Marc Cook writes: (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) more (...) i an always willing to try anything. Thanks. --sam (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Ahhh.... not all of us have as big collections as it might be portrayed. Some people have massive collections, true, but many people (including lurkers, newbies AND oldtimers) are on limited budgets and/or just don't have much lego. I know my (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hi Sam, One suggestion, you might want to try this in one of the theme groups or a more spacific group. Without knowing what you are into it is hard to give you hints. I probably couldn't help you with Mecha or Space but I could help with (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) The studs go into the holes. :-) Just kidding. <grin> All those years of crisis counseling are gonna pay off. :-) Check out every site you can. Study and learn from others. www.brickshelf.com is an excellent place to start along with the Cool (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hi all, I have been playing with LEGO for about four or five years, and have inherited my two older brothers collections over time, anyway, I don't have a collection nearly as large as most of you. I still fell like i am but a beginner in the world (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Best pic for me is the bottom shot. Mmmmmmm Plates, drool. In awe DaveG (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) It does not open. It is set a half stud back using the 1 stud 1x2 plates. The only door that opens is the back door. (...) The steering wheel is mounted on a 1x1 technic brick with a half peg sticking out. (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Mecha Legs
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(...) (URL) - jsproat (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Finally someone who sees my point of view! The only problem with and an anthropoid or even semi-anthropoid is that is might be a little top heavy, oh well... BTW Andrew, weren't Kain's legs more like scaled down Madcat (Battletech, Mechwarrior) (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Crashing your Lego creation safely...
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(...) One might say you have an APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION! I can already hear the opening riffs for "Welcome to the Jungle". Commence firing up Winamp... :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Looks like your reader isn't setting the "References:" header. Judging by your message, you're using software called "Internet Mail Service" v5.5? Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) dragon mech(they do look somewhat raptor-istic), but I think they would look pretty cool in a semi-anthropoid design. Frankly, they remind me of the legs of the evil robot Kain on "Robocop 2". Good job, Mladen! Todd Amacher (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not if you have a decent Technic set! :-, Lots of them have rubber bands, esp.ecially the recent Star Wars droid sets. The way I see it is, if they're in the box, they're Lego. Which open up the possiblity of using the paper, cardboard, (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) A) I really like Legos. B) I've never fooled around with a modeling program before LDraw/LEdit and I really like it. I have no idea what else is out there, but one day I'm sure I'll get bored again and have to something else to pass my free (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Excellent freighter. In the closeup picture of the side door of the ship: (URL) It looks like the door opens, but I can't figure out how. Is it hinged? Sliding? Revolving? In this alternate shot: (URL) looks like the door is recessed half a (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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Well, there is a really large model of it in Legoland, California. It's shown in "The Ultimate Lego Book" (from DK Books last year.) They give some (scant) background on the process, noting it was done with computer guidance. -Erik (NY, NY) (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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I am sure it is in DK's "Ultimate Lego Book". Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Professional Lego model designers have made it; it was in the Ultimate Lego Book. (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I have to say that I'm very impressed. I loved the lighting you did with the pictures through the helicopter. Did you have to do anything special so that the open areas inside the helicopter didn't destroy the structural integrity of the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) An easy way around this...use one of the elastic bands from a lego set...It must be lego, as it's part of the set and required for the model. [and I doubt lego would include something that wasn't at least authorized by the company :) ] Hope (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ah yes --- I like the idea of using 7 technic axels with a rubber band. While a solution -- I falter back and forth with the idea of using "other than lego" solutions to model design problems. it's a moral issue perhaps. =) - Marc (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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I'd build an A-10 out of light grey and use dark grey and black for the details. For a canopy I figure there is no perfect way to do one so I'd us the naboo fighter canopy and then make the back part of it slope into the fuselage, kinda like they (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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Whoops! I MEANT to say: Jeremy, you should really start some kind of ... -Mladen (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) cool -- problem is I don't have those pieces. I'll come up with something. Thanks for the link. - Marc (URL) [ UH-60 L ] (URL) [ UH-60 C ] (URL) [SEAL Team 9] (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) (URL) - jsproat (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have finally determined the UH-60 L crash site will be a carpeted wide walkway at my job. It's got that thin industrial carpet and directly underneath is concrete. Hard yet with a not-so-abrasive-to-piece thin carpet layer. The area is wide (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) do, (...) ground- (...) I've have not heard this rumored replacement of the a-10 by the f16 falcon. I challenge the rumor and would like to see press release proof. Your comments jsproat are spoken like true A-10 lover. I'm closer to loving (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general)
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