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Jason, Sorry for the late post. I've been trying to finish my newest mecha in time for the Lugola meeting. I'm commenting on Mark's post because I agree with him but have a couple other comments of my own. (...) I agree. I think the missles on the (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. THat's one of the after effects of being a teacher. I finally learned to articulate well. ;-) (...) Heh! You already were competing with me in that area. I wonder if there are enough Throwbots to satify our needs? ;-) (...) 14?!?! (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the ninja swords as antenna. I also like the vertical arrangement of the slope pieces. Keep up the great work! -Michael (URL) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dave, Thanks for the reply. I think you explained the double joint thing better than I ever could. The bummer is that now I get to compete with you for pieces :-) Oh and one last thing...Ninja swords!!! I need 14. Please call. Bryce McGlone (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Fine with me -- as long as you designate one of the N people in your collaboration team to be the one who casts the official votes for your team when voting time comes for the winning entries. Also, naturally, none of the people on a team can (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Large and Impressive Boat
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(...) IMHO, even if there's no new solution to the pixellation of bow and stern (our perennial problem). I think the colour scheme is quite effective, but I'd love to see a few more detailed pictures of some areas, notably the midships region and (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey there, Mark! As one of the few who has actually held Big Blue and the face of things yet to come, I can tell you that these are incredible masterpieces. The Throwbot limbs don't appear to be able to hold much weight, but doubled up (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 2 new MOC's
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(...) I have used the Essential guide to V&V for this model and the pic you have scanned (thanks for doin so) is very different. The wings in the EGVV show only one blaster on top of each wing. It's probably easier for authors to "adjust images" (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I didn't really expect you to say yes. :) The quest ion to you was a joke, but then I figured that it might be a good idea in some cases, hence the footnote to Todd. (...) Or make other people jealous that they're nowhere near as good at (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) JUNGLE PODRACER?!? Nick :^L (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Sorry Bram, I'm working solo on these projects :) The funny thing is a couple of the alternate models I've made I'm considering modifying slightly and resubmitting as their own sets. I'm hoping by posting elaborate alternate models to these (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) contest. (Must finish physics homework so I can LDraw!) You build alternate models too well for your own good! (Wanna build some for my model? [1] We live in the same city after all.[2] ) --Bram 1) Todd...what do you think of collaborative (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yes they work well. The double gives about the same mobility of the single with more support. The only pose a double won't give you is "cross" articulation: it wouldn't be able to hold a two handed sword, for example. At least not the way I'm (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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To answer both of the connection questions: 1. Connecting via the stud will force the cahin to make a "bend" to get through the tail, and when placing the chain straight, the scorpion will then be slightly rotated around the y-axis (sorry, done too (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Here's my next entry for the design contest. It's a category 8 mobile rocket launcher, based loosely on the 6950 mobile rocket launcher. My concept for it was a smaller, faster, lighter version of the 6950 for people who want to lob a missile 1000 (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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My mistake. Apparently you did. Guess that'll teach me to check before cross-posting. I uploaded this image from the Star Wars RPG books, which list the Z-95 as having "triple blasters" whatever those may be. (URL) image is for reference only etc. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Hi Bryce, I see you're using double throwbot limbs at the shoulders. Does that work well? How much weight does it support? Looking forward to seeing more. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Jay, Very nice work... though I thought the Z-95 had triple cannons on the wingtips? Or is this another case of "multiple books with different info"? I really like the laser cannons on the X-Wing. Nicely shaped. (I cross-posted to .starwars (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) idea! Couldn't you just poke the tails of the scorpions through the hole in the chain end stud? That way you wouldn't have to use the extra clip element to connect the chain. Or perhaps it can't be done? Fredrik (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The face of things to come
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(...) work. The guy can build some GREAT mechas -- perhaps the best so far on lugnet, certainly amongst the best. I like Blue's fingers, btw. I myself have been working on some Mecha hands, but that unveiling will have to wait for a bit. Kudos. -- (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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