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(...) Arr. I always just assumed that I'd do them with normal minifig horses... but you're right, they would be out of scale. Oh, well. (...) Not I. To be honest, though, to get horses that are at the scale and level of detail that the rest of your (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hi Eric, I am impressed again over your 8-wide truck creations!! Heavy load and cranes are one of my favorite themes!! My red-white Autocrane (pictures at: (URL) would be a good partner for your latest creation! have you heard about the german (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks. I have something of a fascination with those big loveable lugs. (...) Queen (which by the way, I hadn't had a chance to see before. Very impressive. I love the consistency with greys) seems a little smaller on the height side. Remember (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I was thinking a bit more about the re-releasing of older sets, and decided that we haven't got a prayer. There's just too many elements in those older models that aren't being manufactured anymore. Wouldn't Lego have to make a tremendous (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Happy Halloween Bricksters! I added some more pictures to BrickShelf of "The Brick House of Horrors". These pictures were grabbed from a video I made of the House. The video was made using the Sepia filter on the camera and so they are not in full, (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.announce.brickshelf, lugnet.build, lugnet.general) !
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Wow! Really nice picture! Did you use focal blur to make the hills unsharp? One thing though: How come the lego bricks aren't reflecting the stars (and each other)? Or maybe they do, but I can't see it. --Tobias (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Anyone heard of this set before? I scanned the instruction manual: (URL) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space) !
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Then I'd gladly sell a Kidney to get one : ) How 'bout new Blacktron (I & II) Stuff too !? I've always been bummed that I didn't get a 6981 Aerial Intruder : (...) original (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Bob Fay <rfay@we.mediaone.net> wrote in message news:G39usp.CFI@lugnet.com... (...) all. (...) built (...) enough (...) add (...) think (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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You have done such a beautiful job, that the color does not harm it at all. I am sure trying to achieve the original colors will be very difficult. Stick with the original for your own satisfaction. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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A couple people requested a more accurate color scheme for my St Marks Cathedral model. I went back and looked at my photos and the real building, is, in fact, quite colorful. Here is the more 'accurate' version. I don't personally like it this way. (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G38z5L.GGu@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks! (...) trying to (...) get. (...) The horses are tricky. I tried to add them but couldn't get something that works. If you used the normal minifig horses (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Kevin Wilson <kwilson_tccs@compuserve.com> wrote in message news:39FD0B11.91CC47...rve.com... (...) Thanks for the compliments! (...) Unfortunately, I was sick the day I was there and I didn't get a really close look at it. I have some photos that (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Ya, When I get mine it'll be made into a monument in my space-age city. I will get one too, I just found out that my little brother's friend's uncle(got that?) left him his complete classic space collection. (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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BWAHAHAHAHAH!!! I laughed until the guy in the next cubicle hid under his desk for fear of my going postal. This wouldn't be half as funny if I hadn't attempted the same thing. No Scorpion shaped chariot, though, that is the ultimate touch. :) (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow, what kind of a material did you print onto to get those custom decals? I need some for a custom fig I wanna do. I also xposted this to build.minifigs <<KM>> (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) That would rock!! -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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That could be fun as well. :^) I could build a GE with my current parts, but I don't have the "ship registration" brick, and that's a model I might want to have sitting around untouched... it's history, ya know? ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) What if they released an LL-932 super-gigantor Galaxy Explorer big-brother ship and gave printed instructions to build an exact replica of the original Galaxy Explorer and its two smaller counterparts as alternate models? --Todd (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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So where are the pics of your ships then? I'm only just getting back in, and simply don't have the resources yet for this kind of project. Give me a year or so.... In the mean time I made two hulls in the 25"-30" league that can be seen here: (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) As a fellow Shipwright of Enormous Friggin' Boats, I love it! (...) 'Do you have a permit to catch those?' That's a huge amount of weight--_Queen_ only masses in at about 45-50. I'm sure most of the difference is the detail, which I hope we'll (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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I buy the new ones, but I'd also buy the old ones, namely the original run of late 70's sets. My parents couldn't afford to buy me the largest sets when I was a youngster, so I missed out on the Galaxy Explorer and the large bases. ~Mark "Muffin (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Seriously? Did you hear that somewhere? Wow, that would be wild. And would explain a few things. :-) (...) I'd love to see a new line of classic Space sets -- not re-releases of old stuff, but new set designs using the old style. I'd buy all (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Hi fellow droolers. There's a lot of good designs already in this Classic Space contest, and it really got me to thinking. I would spend sick money on the LL-932 (?), super-gigantor Galaxy Explorer's 'big brother' set submitted recently. I'm sure (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space) !
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(...) Thanks, Todd! Still in the process of liquidating my collection, but I've still got enough good stuff left to play around here. More to come, all with a similar 'scanned-catalog' format. --Dave (jot and jab) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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hello nicholas,thanks for your compliment.the dat files are in the newsgroup cad/datfiles/models under heavyload and europian trucks.looking forward to see your models of trucks.go see this adress he has some nice 6 stud wide trucks (URL) eric (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:G32Joz.6wH@lugnet.com... (...) models (...) models. (...) Are there scans of the box-backs online somewhere? -John Van (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Is it possible for you to put the DATs on the web somewhere? Are they already in the DATs newsgroups? Absolutely stunning as usual Eric! I'm working away at some 6-wides. Nicholas Allan Eric Hamelijnck <erichamelijnck@zeelandnet.nl> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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That is way cool, Bram. Sort of looks like you smooshed the Starfleet Voyager and the FX Star Patroller into one model. I especially like the use of the metal detectors as sensor thingies. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Hi Ashley, That's pretty cool. It's very hard to make a mecha with the limitations of the parts from only one set, and I think you've done a good job. Lucasfilm missed out on a toy marketing opportunity. Transforming Sith Infiltrator! ;^D ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Awesome. Very, very nice. But where are the horses? I had run through some mental exercises in trying to build it, but I have to admit I always started with the horses and built outwards. That, and I tried to confine myself to parts I own or (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) When I made my Z-95 (I hope I get pics up soon..) some of the sources said Mara Jade had a modified Z-95 with 3 cannons, but I think regular ones only hold 1 each. -- Andrew, Agent 0007 (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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Here is my entry for category 11, "The ugliest, wackiest thing in space": (URL) called "Robot Command Transport", and can carry to people (safely?) across the surface of a moon. And yes, those minifigs are Hugo and Oscar ^-^ (URL) have some (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Great Job, Ashley! I love alternate model ideas, especially mechs! it appears to be a functional model (articulation, etc) that also has quite a bit of style. Thinking of bringing it to the Nov. 4th LUGOLA Meeting in Irvine? I sincerely hope so.... (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Here's my first attempt ever at a Mecha. The name SIAM is derived from: Sith Infiltrator Alternate Model. I have never built a mecha before so I do not know if there are specific attributes that I was supposed to model. The model features Darth Maul (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow, Brad! You've done a really great job there. Now, how about all the different colors of marble on all those columns (in real life it looks like a marble salesman's sample book!) For those who'd like to see, compare to the real thing (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) (URL) is the National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering Structural Engineering Slide Library at UC Berkeley. Some good bridge pictures. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) It looks stunning! Now please download povray and make some cool renderings, please.... LOL I love the detail. Greetz, Jay (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Here's a preliminary render of my first entry: (URL) all you LCAD sceptics...I have built this in real life, I just don't have my Coolpix 990 yet. I'll have to make some more renders showing off the features, but here are some teasers: The trans-red (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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To get to a "structure type index" page click the "structures" link at the top of the scrollable frame, then click "type" in the second, non-scrollable frame:) (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Just found a very interesting structures database at (URL) is obviously just the railroad bridges part but I couldn't find a "structures type index" page, so who knows what else is there. Only entries with a little gold blob beside the name actually (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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This is my CAD MOC of St. Marks Cathedral from Venice, Italy. Its a curious blend of Gothic, Byzantine, and Romanesque architecture. (URL) hope you like it. Comments are appreciated. Brad (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !
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That looks great! I can't wait to see some more detailed pictures. Brad Sam Wiley <samwiley@myrkr.com> wrote in message news:B621ED33.E77%sa...rkr.com... (...) out (...) fourth (...) lbs. (...) full-featured (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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To all of those out there who are using LDraw/LEdit or MLCAD in order to place an entry into the great Classic Space Contest, I have some great news for you. There are some parts that just have no equal in the digital domain and some that look (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Very, very impressive. This is the most realistic LEGO boat I've ever seen. </alan> (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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Cool! It reminds me of the new Disney Cruise ships. I like the way you manged to get the front of the ship to slope up using regular plates. An inspiration to all boat lovers. If only school would end for a couple of months, I could finish all the (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.boats)
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Thought I'd share a little something my brother and I have been working on sporadically since last Thanksgiving. The current pictures are somewhat out of date, as I took them almost a month ago. I've since completed the fourth deck and am working on (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hello,i have drawn a new truck, it is a scania 6x4 with heavy load. hope you like it,you can find pictures at (URL) (netherlands) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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I just posted a pic of my new mecha. I'm borrowing a good digital camera Monday so I should have more pictures in a week or so. (URL) McGlone (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) D.H.B...I like that. The back story for my new mech is similar. The Mech becomes self aware and assimilates the driver (sort of like the Borg). Bryce McGlone (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Here they are: My 2 latest creations. The Star Wars X-wing fighter and Z-95 Headhunter. Ben Quadinaros' podracer will follow next week (if anyone wants to do some ldraw hoses for me I'd be very gratefull). I hope you like em :-) Greetz, Jay And (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) This has got to be one of the weirdest things I have ever seen built with bricks -- but I like it! Why didn't you just chain the scorpians via their handy top pegs though? And if I may so, I think you need more scorpians to get up to any (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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I really liked it. I agree that I really liked the gauges, and the headlight. The back side of the front fender was a well selected part. I also like that you don't hide every stude with a smooth tile. I think Lego models need to show their roots. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks. I think they were almost more fun than creating the original model :) I Ldrawed the original first so that I could rebuild it if I wanted to. Of course, a vehicle as simple as this guy I could probably rebuild without anything other (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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After the disscussion on scorpion-towed vehicles in .adventurers and off-topic.fun, I built one: (URL) is a hovering chariot, towed by two scorpions, and has place for one passenger (in this case, the Jungle Priestess). The chariot itself is shaped (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: M:Tron Security Headquarters (MOC)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G328o5.xG@lugnet.com... (...) you (...) Toooooooo much! Whilst I am glad for bulk ordering, I am still disappointed that we have such a limited choice. I want a big range of windows so (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New 'Quirinius' and 'TigerStark' Mecha
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(...) Well, I'm glad you liked the first one. I quite like the squat gorilla-type look to the second. Now that you mention it though, the arms could do with being a little longer. But it's only built from the two sets mentioned. Anyone willing to (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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Two different design variations. --Tobias (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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Well drat I have too many pieces tied up in Bardiel to make anything too big but fortunatly Bardiel is only 600 pieces so I should be able to get it in one of these categories. ; ) -Jon "Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | RE: Classic Contest Entries
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(...) finished with my first entry, but I don't know if I'll have the heart to take it apart to attempt some alternate models. I'll definitely need to LDraw first.... --Bram Bram Lambrecht BXL34@po.cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) Just how much of your classic space is packed away? I actually found myself on Ebay today looking for second copies of G.E. and S.C. Hard to justify $250-$300 just to keep a MOC intact :-) (...) The front section holds the pilot and a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Contest Entries
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(...) Yeah, a classic space astronaut would be counted as 4 by LEGO -- one for each of: - legs - torso + head - helmet - airtank (...) Personally, I'd love to see a polybag set with that much stuff in it. It seems a bit much for what LEGO has put in (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Contest Entries
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All of my entries will go here: (URL) first entry is: (URL) is a polybag sized ship, with 23 pieces not including pilot, or 27 pieces with the pilot included (A minifig counts as 4 pieces, right? Legs, Torso, backpack, helmet) If it's too big and (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Mecha @ Moonbase Io
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(...) Thanks Bryce. Actually, I haven't seen Titan A.E. yet, but I'd like to. By the way, my Shocktroopers as well as all my other Vedraan droids technically speaking aren't mecha, but mecha sized robots- what I call a D.H.B.(Droid Host Body). The (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Jury wanted !
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Thanx! About those tyres: the real bike has a much wider rear tyre. The main reason is that the rear tyre looked really out of place in front and vice versa. By the way: see 8417, also uses a different front tyre... There aren't any really good (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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I took the liberty of starting another thread specifically for actual entries. Check this out: (URL) an apology: I already committed a foul. I missed this part of the rules: (...) Whoops- I submitted 3 on the first day. I'll resubmit two of them on (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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Great model, Ronald! I'm cuious about one aspact of the bike-the use of two different tire types. Is this for stability? Other than that single gripe, I love it! The exhaust pipes are beautifully done, and the little touches like the guages on the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Jury wanted !
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Hey guys, please have a look at my latest (and one of the first since the dark ages) MOC. I tried to make a Honda GoldWing (check my homepage at (URL) to see why) at the scale of the LEGOland parks, so 1:20-ish. It's at (URL) and on my homepage. Oh, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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(...) I agree with Tony on that point -- how about instead of one big mammoth category, submit 4 or 5 smaller models that you can optionally combine to make a larger meta-model. There actually was a "super-large (any size)" category originally when (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Contest Entries
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(...) <shnip> All righty then. Here y'are. (URL) "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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(...) If this is going to happen, it should more properly be Mammoth anything- also including walkers, ground vehicles, etc. Also, I'd shy away from "mammoth" including whole base complexes. Usually a huge base consists of a number of separate (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Classic Contest Entries
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It seems like it would be appropriate to start a separate thread specifically for holding actual entries. With that, here are my first 3 entries: Category 3: Medium Ships (approx. 100-200 pieces): (URL) 4: Large Ships (approx. 300-1000 pieces): (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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Can I suggest one more category? 12. Mamoth Bases and/or Ships (any size, 1000 peices or more) I like to think big... Royce (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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(...) Yes, as long as you still have photos or LDraw images. :-) (...) Not sure I understand the question. Do you mean the wings fold? Or two different actual design variations? I'd say they would probably be considered the same model, with design (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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(...) --Todd (space completist) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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(...) (URL) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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(...) Ahhh, yes.... OK. Thanks! (...) No, please do! I invite it! It might help someone else come up with a similar design that's more accurate. (...) It sure was a lot of fun! --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Classic Space set design and building contest
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(...) Old stuff is OK -- as long as you still have pictures of it, which you do. :-) --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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