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(...) I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't talk about Bram and I that way ;) j/k :) (...) Ya you do. Mike tells me he's going to Phoenix in a few weeks on his sales trip. If I knew for sure you wanted that element catalog I'd have left it with him to (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks. Kidvention was fun. A bit of a chore at times, but meeting and talking with all the AFOL's and park employees, and (most) of the park guests was a lot of fun. Only had two truly annoying kids, and that just took a lot of patience. :-) (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) LOL :) Its good to have you back. I know talking to people in prep for Kidvention, when I would mention you most would ask how you're doing, cause no one has heard from you in a while :) It was good hanging out w/you for those few days, and I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) :-) I see a lot of new names around here. They probably have no idea who I am. So I can jump right into a thread somewhere and throw my opinions around and have them wonder "who the *#@%! is this pinhead?" -- Terry K -- (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) post (...) new (...) The biggest LDraw-admin feat was having Steve take over. :-) (Thanks again, Steve!) Having been drawn into the whole Kidvention thing (a fun, though sunburned, time), I find myself *trying* to read lugnet more. The only (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Don't apologize, I'm the jerk. And it's okay you can use the legs, but I don't think you would want after the way I responded to your request. Sorry, I apologize Rob, I was way too rude and mean. Sorry again. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Quicktime (...) Sorry, I meant Netscape 4.5. (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey James, I use Netscape 5.0 and the pics don't work, but on my computer when I right click on the pic and select "view image" it opens the file in Quicktime and I can see it fine. --Me (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) anybody (...) seems (...) condemning (...) I've only made one mech with those hinges, and I've only made the legs. The technic pegs and rods are very loose, and I think it is hard to make a Mecha with them. --Me (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Rob- I wouldn't sweat too much apologizing to him. _he_ was the one who was rude, you had the decency to ask permission. He was the one who showed himself a fool. We've seen that from the numerous responses in the past day. Though messaging by (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't know how you would go about enforcing a wish like that, or even proving that your designs are original in the first place. I assume in your case that they are -- and I have no reason to doubt that you came up with them on your own -- (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) he (...) legs (...) be (...) these (...) Sorry about that Mladen, I should have asked you over E-Mail, and it was rude. I was asking to use the concept not the legs themselves, and I don't mind you saying no. Rob (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Try at least version 4.61 on a Mac. That's what I'm using and it works fine. (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Moish, (...) anybody (...) seems (...) condemning (...) just (...) Well, it is a preference kind of thing. With my limited mech building skills, my first attempt with TECHNIC parts have been less than successful, but using new parts in creative ways (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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james- got it, but i'm running netscape 4.5 on a mac and still getting broken links, any suggestions from ANYONE on this one? thanks again, moish (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) anybody (...) seems (...) condemning (...) I only own 2 click hinges and they currently reside on my SW Snowspeeder. The rest of my models and my mechs use a different variety of hinges and the such, but they are 100% click free :-) ~Nick (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<<james- could be i'm an idiot (it's been said before) but when i visited your site in both netscape and ie, all the pic links were broken. please advise- would love to see your stuff! thanks, moish>> I wrote about this on my main page, but I'll go (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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james- could be i'm an idiot (it's been said before) but when i visited your site in both netscape and ie, all the pic links were broken. please advise- would love to see your stuff! thanks, moish (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<<james- thanks for the response- would love to scope your models, but got the old 404 error from your link- any info?>> Odd. I copied that from Internet Explorer while viewing the page. OK, just go to www.icounsel.com/Blacktron Choose Prefecture, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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james- thanks for the response- would love to scope your models, but got the old 404 error from your link- any info? moish (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) anybody (...) seems (...) condemning (...) Well, with my HERC-12 Thunderbolt, I use clicks for ankles only. The rest are technic-style joints. (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Alright i'm probably gonna get lynched for this one but here goes- does anybody NOT use the click hinges for joints? i realize it is a great piece, but it seems to me to be a little bit of a "cheat" if you will. of course i'm not condemning anyone (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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well done- love the HoneyBee and Bandit especially! thanks for sharing and i look forward to seeing the arcs finished! moish (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoops, meant to say: Mr. Justison, ... Mladen (...) like (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<fidgeting>, <in 3rd Grader voice> "My Justison, when are you gonna show us your new mecha er... mech model page!" (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Mladen! I can't wait to get my recently done mech pages out. You will enjoy! They were in large part inspired by your tireless efforts in documenting your models. pat J (...) mech (...) for (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow, I really like shoulders and the legs are very creative! Keep it up! BTW After 14 hours of rioting at the new city of Lugnet, "Gorilla" and UAV units were finally called in, these Police Mecha starts shooting tear gas in the crowds, and fired (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Greg! I haven't gone fishing in years. My most memorable fishing story revolved around a certain catfish that was, as a upcoming movie puts it, 'Unbreakable'. pat J (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Lol! Thanks Sproat. I've been putting off making a cad version of the YG-99 for so long now. Maybe it is time... pat J (...) as (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Me too. It sounds like thats the way it should be, at least to me. pat J (...) THIS (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very, very cool pose! Can't wait to see what other ones you got... (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) BTW, FYI, XYZ, etc.: TOYCOM is coming out with new Macross superdimensional fighter toys in August. First will be the VF-11B, VF-19, and VF-21 (woo-hoo! :-) I got the scoop from here Valkyrie Exchange: (2 URLs) ) I'm too excited for words. :-, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) (URL) ? Wow, how did I miss these before?!? Totally brilliant! I want to see more! :-, I had that Matchbox toy too, but I gave it away when I was a kid. :-P Good stuff. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah fish stoires. I think these will be the only things that will continue for the rest of human time! Very cool Pat! I once caught a fish, that was sooo big... GREG~ (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <INPUT VALUE<="$.02"> I tend to say "mech" for two reasons: I paid attention in Battletech before I started paying attention to Robotech; and when I say "mecha" most people ask if I've ever made the hadj. "Mech" is also in use in other places, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Personally, I use "mecha" as the plural form of "mech". :) For example, I'd say "Your new mech is cool!" and "I really like all of your mecha!". :D (...) Keep up the good work! Jeff (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh, is the riot over? The argument about mecha legs I mean ... ;) Anyway, here are my 2 cents about Battlemech-legs: NOVA CAT Primus BuS ComStar LEGO Mechcommander: www.muenster.de/~bus1503 (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) They do not look alike at all. Are you telling us we can't build any transport aircraft or use 'OWL' is a name because you used it first? Just because you used click-hinge in legs does not means other people can't use it. (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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In a blur of Mlcading I completed a dat model of my J-21 Repair Mech (I like mech over mecha). The minifig operator of this mech seems to making claims about his prowess as a fisher. I can imagine him saying something like; "I swear the fish was (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yah, right. As *if*. (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Thanks Shaun! But I still think you're way ahead of me, your AT-ST and AT-AT, are truly wonderful blends of design and function. Thanks again, I try my best! (...) escalator! (...) a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here's an even better picture from Brickfest of all my buildings grouped together: (Thanks to Jason Rowoldt) (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) I have also built a bunch of buildings in this style, although with a roof made of roof bricks. You are right about the black 1x1's and plates. I managed to get a near-monopoly on those pieces in the last Auczilla (at great cost!), and snag a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> I'm sorry it all happened as well. I really didn't expect for my small disagreeing remark to be met with swearing, hostility, and accusations. Even if my comment was technically incorrect, I would expect anyone to maintain (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Right. As of March 1989, published works do not need to have a copyright notice in order to gain protection. However, it's still good to put it there, because apparently "I didn't know that was copyrighted" has been a successful legal defense (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.publish)
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Absolutely amazing model, Mladen. The scale: astonishing. The intricate detail: unbelivable. The overall visage: horrifying, a wonderful blend of Organic and Mechanical - Very reminiscent of BubbleGum Crisis, in my mind. The fact that it was (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) All day yesterday I sat there and debated whether or not I should weigh in on this ... and come back today, and find I missed the flurry altogether. Ah well, better late than never ... [WARNING: this is long - I have a tendency to ramble ;)] (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Sheerly awesome! I built 3 similar peasant houses/shops which closely resemble the one Chris created. I have a yellow/black tudor, red/black tudor, and blue/black tudor. Who needs those specialty tudor pieces when you can create the same effect on (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Exactly right. Further the copyright is by default! That is, you have to disclaim it to immediately put something in the public domain. And I believe in the US, at least, an explicit assertion is not required, although it helps protect your (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Bad form. Repetition of this kind can lead to suspension from a group. It's happened before. (...) Technically, it's copyright infringement to use a piece in the same way that Lego uses a piece in an official set. I'm so glad they don't really (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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I finally got around to uploading pics of a peasant house I did in LeoCad awhile ago...check em out here: (URL) show the house in various stages of construction, as well as the interior. Not much interior detail, but peasants had little, right? ;-) (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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I used a Dremel tool with a little rotary-saw type bit. It has a very thin edge, so I didn't lose very much of the plastic. ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:36:40 -0600, Mark Sandlin wrote (in message <B59BC1D8.26AF%sandl...ink.com>): (...) (snipped my old question Wow, you really did it. I've been cussing those things for months. What did you use? (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 10:18:26 -0600, Mark Sandlin wrote (in message <B59B22E2.12A4%sandl...ink.com>): (...) Where they *are* called "mecha" 8) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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We-ellll.... ok, I'll admit it. I took the nearly-useless Throwbot shooter arms and cut them off near the ball-joint (where there's a technic axle shape) This allows them to be set into anything that can accept a technic axle. I also cut those (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 11:06:30 -0600, Mark Sandlin wrote (in message <FxyFIu.HvB@lugnet.com>): (...) Mark, That mecha rocks! I really like the color scheme. But how on earth did you make those hips!? Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) Thanks, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:41:48 -0600, Mladen Pejic wrote (in message <FxyMpo.D1L@lugnet.com>): (...) Oh, Mladen...I'm so disappointed. Next, I suppose you'll be holding your breath until everyone does what you want? My respect for your designs remains (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) To further clarify: this is what design patents are for. (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Sure, the jpg images are copyrighted. I don't think that the design for a model expressed therein necessarily is. (I'm not a lawyer, but if I were, I'm sure I could dredge up some precedent / example here. There was a special exception added (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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On Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:28:12 -0600, Moish Brenman wrote (in message <Fxwon0.LD1@lugnet.com>): (...) (snip) I like the amount of detail you put into the designs. Looks great! Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 19 Jul 2000 20:10:53 -0600, Joel Foreman wrote (in message <Fxz4q5.2MK@lugnet.com>): (...) Very nice! I like the fledgling arc you have going! Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) Thanks, Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Just say on your web site "I was inspired by So-and-so's cool design for the blah blah part of this castle." (...) Well, and of course point (D), which is that even if they say no, it's not like they have a legal (or perhaps even moral) claim (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.admin.general)
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Well, welcome back! I suppose Im the only one paying attention, since everyone else is bickering over copyrighting... Thats a real shame, because you have some sweet models! You used a great approach to small, yet extrmemly functional mecha- and you (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You're thinking trademark. Mladen has (at least in the US) a copyright over anything he has created. One can *register* a copyright, which makes it much easier to defend in a court of law, but one does not need to register to actually hold a (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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Hi everyone. My name's Joel. I'm a re-born Lego-phyte, a direct result of my Star Wars freakishness. When the Hasbro stuff got hard to find, I started snapping up SW sets. The romance was rekindled, and I retrieved some of my old Lego (doesn't every (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks very much, Shiri - high praise from the Mistress of Detail :-) I totally missed this post at the time (I read via the web) but spotted it when reading back through .castle during the blackout. Here are a couple more nifty ideas (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) I just about fainted when I saw this picture... (URL) I realized that it was a view from the back rather than the front. ;-) --Todd (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *Almost* forgotten. I was *this* close, too... :-, Just kidding. I've been hearing about your LDraw-admin feats behind-the-scenes, so I figured you'd post again some time soon... Glad to see ya again. Think you'll be putting out new models (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) loaded. :-) (...) Actually, a blast like that would probably pretty much vaporize the head, but the body would remain. Might be a little messy... (...) to (...) Great mag. Always a good read. I might pop over to the local library and see if (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) <snip> (...) Me and mark were in our little lego chat room the other night when he showed me his new VTOL called the Kingfisher. I saw it and told him cool and that that was the name of a very cool VTOl by Ben Vaughn. Mark said, "really, i'll (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Hi Sproat! Yeah, sorta been quiet for a while. Guess I've been gone and forgotten. (...) massive (...) pilot (...) area (...) I saw that too. Forget where. Might've seen it as a training film for FOD, or on Discovery channel or something. The (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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mladen- oh calm down! what's the matter big boy? someone not love you enough? asking for your honest input as a builder i respect only to be answered with mocking disdain is COMPLETELY uncalled for! if i were kingsley i'd ban you and your (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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So am I supposed to reply to everything that is posted on LUGNET. Fine, I'll humour you: Wow, that's the coolest models ever made! I really can't wait 'til you build some more! Hope you're happy! (...) that (...) peoples' (...) respond (...) impact (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) looking (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Random thoughts. 1. Mladen, you're a lego genius. I went to your web page and was knocked out. 2. Geniuses are allowed a bit of slack in my book to be temperamental. :^) 3. Still, I think that you would be better served by relaxing and toning down (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.admin.general)
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Thanks Pat! I told you guys that the rest would be kinda crappy, oh well... BTW the jaws can completely close, this is done by off-setting by half a stud, and then off-setting them 1/5 a stud, download the .dat to see what I'm talking about! (...) (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yeah, it was, wasn't it! LOL! (...) a (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.general)
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That was really unnecessary. ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.general)
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Pretty sweet Mladen! Very monstor-ish. I like the use of a short and long antennae next to each other. It has been a feature of some models that I really liked and I also use it myself. I also really like the complexity of this model, it almost (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Mark, are you gonna copy this model too, but I think I already gave you a head start with the body, since I showed you all the legs a week ago! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) talking (...) I have to disagree. I sent a copy over to the Society of The Saskatchewan Friends of Andy Warhol and they told me that it looked frightfully like a minor piece of re-entered Skylab wreckage grazed by a bottle of linseed oil (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Copying it and claiming credit, sure, that's not nice. But just copying the idea is _fine_. (...) This may be copyright infringement. Taking those dat files and building a model from them wouldn't be. (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) So you've filled out the appropriate paper work, sent in your money to the copyright offices and waited 6 or so months for the copyright aproval of your 'product'? If not, I have some extra copyright forms you could use... ~Nathan (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) that (...) laser (...) surprise- (...) one is there, start making you own weapons and face me in a voting no holds barred soon enough... (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I tell ya, that's all I want to do right now, especially after this bombshell I dropped. Mladen, you're entitled to wanting to keep your designs yours, but your behavior and language is way out of line. Shouting and swearing at folks for (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.admin.general)
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well said patrick. it seems strange to me that someone would get THAT upset about a "crime" that hasn't evn been committed, especilly when you consider that the whole mech (oops, excuse me i mean MECHA) thing is "borrowed" from or influenced by (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) The only way to guarantee this is to not publish your pictures. Ron Sedlmeyer (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Mladen, I agree with you to a point on this one, but I have to say not fully. I understand your frustration at having someone copy a design which I'm assuming to quite a bit of time to develope, judging by its complexity. I have no problem (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) that's (...) First of all, I am not a lawyer. All of the following is based on a general understanding of the law from a layman's point of view. That being said, I'll continue As DAT's are plain text, to my understanding they can be (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Woah! Take it easy Mladen. Designing models with LEGO and sharing them is lot like the entertainment industry; there is no theft it is just influence or people making tributes to a source of inspiration. This is the way you should look at it, (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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jeez kiddies- isn't it about time we all started playing nicey nicey? i mean i may be a newbie or whatever, but copyrights and patents? what the hell are we talking about here? mark and mladen both of you do awesome work- who cares who "steals" from (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) This _really_ doesn't apply. Copyright covers published works -- you certainly have copyright over the image you posted to brickshelf, but that's all. A patent might apply to the design, but you don't have one of those. Also, even for things (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Yes, I do copy ideas. I try to give credit when I do. See my recent .space post regarding the Storm Owl (named for a Mega Man X4 character, not anything of yours.) where I give Colin full credit for his engine design. I also designed the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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You know, at the rate I am turning off newsgroups lately I'm not going to have much to read pretty soon. Lets calm down folks, Please. Followups to lugnet.admin.general Eric Kingsley (...) e-mails (...) them (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Somehow I doubt that copyright laws apply in this instance. This isn't a case of someone stealing an idea and making money from it. This is a case of someone wanting to use someone else's design for their own enjoyment. I agree that you should (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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- Insert 4 letter word - YOU WHO ---- do u think you are Mark! You copy so many ideas from everyone here and barely give credit (Storm Owl sure looks and sounds like my own OWL MOC)! AND EVER HEARD OF SOMETHING CALLED COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT!!! (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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<CLAPPING> Beautiful, nicely worded James! I let James use my models, because he has the decency to first ask me before he does anything, if he could actually USE my model. Then, when he put it on his wonderfully organized and cool website, he (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think that Mladen would have difficulty stopping them, but he doesn't have to post DATs or endorse their actions. I've used some of his VTOL models, and I think he'd be right to share what he has, but he doesn't have to. We do have copyright (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks! But that wasn't the VTOL I just updated. :^) Scroll to the bottom and check out the Storm Owl... that's the new one. ~Mark (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually that's not true. Anyone can copy your designs if they want to. You don't have to like it, but that's how it is. (...) That's too bad. If someone made something using a design of my own, I'd feel very flattered. Sometimes I borrow (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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