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lol! Even better, I just recognized one of those women as the person responsible for yanking me out of my Dark Ages all those many years ago...funny how small our AFOL world really is. -Dave (21 years ago, 12-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Way, way, way, way cool..... Look at the amount of details! Check out the head! Check out the rifle! Heck, check out everything! Is it only me, or does it look like one of does Gundams that has the detachable back that can transform into a jet (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Derek! (...) I'm afraid the Star Shuttle is no more :( (...) Thanks again, D. That was exactly my approach in building this thing. I wanted to incorporate some level of realism so it would look more futuristic than fantastic (though I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) HOLY ****! (21 years ago, 12-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Ryoichi Takagaki's latest works... Superior Gundam... Awsome work, it looks so good! Anyone have anything else to say about it? (21 years ago, 11-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) My favorite thing about this mech is that it's "Jassim Style"--which is a good thing, by the way! Seriously, the distinctive look of this mech is awesome; If someone showed me a picture of it and asked me who made it (uh, before I knew who (...) (21 years ago, 11-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ALL HAIL THE SULTAN OF STACK!!!!! his models always get the most action.... (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Great looking Mech, Dan! I love the use of the UCS X-wing canopy, and the guns are great. I like the legs and feet also -nice and rounded. Great first mech. -mark (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You have entered the world of mech in a big way. Excellent work, Dan. I am envious of and inspired by such masterful building. Pat Bunn (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, I finally had some alone quiet time to do the picture thing. My images of all of NWBC, as well as a bit of our (Eric Sophie and me) roadtrip, are now online. (URL) I had so much fun out there. It was great to meet new people (Marks 1,2,3, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.people, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) RE: PowerPoint size Apologies for not warning earlier... yes - it contains a lot of pictures - almost 100 I believe. RE: Timings. Yes, I uploaded the same presentation used during the convention, which had 2-3 second timings to keep audience (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good fun! Like Tim said, the timing is a little off 'cause it changes frames just after all the text visualize on some of them. A word of warning for non-broadband users; The file is ~25.2MB! (zipping it it became 24.8MB). (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well played. Very funny! :-) A small bit of feedback on the slide show - it went a little too fast to read the captions and see all that was going on in the image. Perhaps slow it down a couple seconds? -Tim (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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For those of you classic theme fans, the Classic Wars continued at Northwest BrickCon with Episode 3: The Battle Between Good and Shpleem. What is the Classic Wars? Why it's a good natured and prankster-style competition between the castle and space (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to the fold... The mecha you have posted looks like what a expert would build if he had a limited amount of lego's. It definetly shows your potetnial. I'm loooking forward to see what you do with your recently acquired bricklink (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Very nice models. I really like the blue bots chunkiness in the legs and then transition into a somehwat skinnier torso. The colors work well and the head is pretty unique. I also like the parts that jut out around the hip that act as the kind of (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Thanks for the feedback! I have admired some of your work Soren, on brickshelf and MOC pages. You sure have a keen eye for a good looking mecha! I particularly like your FSS works and your Shirow style Landmates and Fuchikoma... Awsome stuff! I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's you? You look good without the beard - and the long red hair really works on you! -Nick (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) thanks for the compliment! i was trying to go for an eva model that was as true to the actual character as i could possibly get. some other lego evas have shown nice posability, but lack in aesthetics. i tried for both, but lost out on (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dude, you have no idea. Jama's like a babe magnet - glad I was standing by it most of the Con. :-) (URL) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I like! Very chunky, good color control. I personally favor mecha with longer legs, but you make the stumpy look work. The wrist articulation seems a little weird, but it's just a minor point. All in all, you've got talent, and I hope to see more (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi There, This is my first post at the much revered LUGNET!!! I have got into making Lego models again after many years, it was by pure chance that I saw foundryDX one day after browsing some well designed websites. I was totally gobsmacked. (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) out there. The tube and axlehole spine you have created is excellent. Just how felxible does that make it I wonder? If it's true flexibility isn't shown can you please take more pics showing it, that would be really cool. Great job yet (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 13-15 February 2004 (note, that's not what Mark said, but he's to be excused, I bet he's still a bit fried from NWBrickCon) See (URL) and specifically (URL) also (URL) events.brickfest The notion of building models on behalf of others so that (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It's president's day weekend, around Feb 20th. I'll check the exact dates. I think I got two, if not, I can get them. Snow Daddy. oh, this might be helpfull snowleopard@foxinternet.net (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That'd be awesome. When does this event happen? (You'll need 2 domes btw.) A (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Technic lift arms. Anchored in the body angle upwards then use the tri angle one to make the arms come back down. A ball socket holds the arms. (...) yep, It's a harrasser. Mamba gets into the thick of it and this drone pops out and starts (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Back to the basics as they say... "Look mom, BIG SHOOTY THING!" Thanks my man. Snow Daddy (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) dude. Sorry, :) (...) mmmm, imagine dark red turntables. mmm...mmm This monster would look good in dark red, real good. (...) Bring it on man. Actually this comment means a lot to me. I build for fun primarily and to inspire. Rob away Steve, I (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Actually, I'm planning on going to BricksFest PDX. If you get me the instructions, I'll build one for you. I think I even got a white dome. If I don't, I'll get one. Mark (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Usually, I am a quiet lurker in .space, and only occaisionally swing by .mecha to look at the latest MOCs. Given my relative inexperience in Mecha, my praise may not be worth much, but here it is anyway. Wow. When I checked the link I was really (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yes please. Sounds interesting. BTW Brickshelf folders display alphabetically, so if you don't want brickshelf to put certain pictures first in the folder, simply prefix them with a 'z' before uploading. Or am I stating the obvious? I now (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent. I much prefer this to the original. It's sleeker, lighter and armed to the hilt. It's the gun mounts (and what guns they are!) replacing those somewhat simian arms that does it for me I think. They seem to go better with that leg (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Mark. It could be tricky getting it there from Brisbane Australia. Besides the quarantine laws for getting it back here are a real bugger ;) However, it's pretty simple to build. I could make instructions so that someone there can make (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ah,yes...the spine. i originally had a pic of the back of the spine w/othe grey pieces, but i had to remove it because brickshelf made that pic the cover of the whole file. anyways, on the opposite side of the ball joints, i ran a stiff, but (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) alright! alright! don't shoot my eva--i don't have weapons for it yet!. ok..i can see why you named your latest behemoth "black mamba". the arms look very snake-like. how did you achieve that? dig that color scheme, too as well as your (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The first Black Mamba was somewhat unstable: (URL) those Weaselys. So, in true fashion, I made a new Black Mamba: (URL) folks, Post mod folder: (URL) Daddy (Did I manage the 10,000 post in build.mecha? Cool.) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Jason, It's been cool seeing your stuff and I really enjoy watching your mechs grow from creation to creation. Keep it up. (...) I totally dig the spine. We were talking about that a little at NWBC last weekend. How to get really mobile and (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ok, this is seriously cool. I thought the brain was brilliant. Maybe a trans helmet or dome on top of it? This sucker is hard to see, If the friction pins were trans I think I would have lost this mech entirely. cool Snow Daddy (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This ain't bad. You got a pretty workable armature there I think. More basic than Gla Gla's but easier for the average Lego builder to reproduce I think. I'd suggest trying to eliminate one of the braces (technic beams)for the arms and perhaps the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sit, Stay, sniff that mech's butt. This is great. I can't wait to see this at a show in the mecha display. sniffing things, raising a leg on other mechs, carrying a lego catalog to it's master. What fun. Mark Neumann Snow Daddy (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Great job Dan. There's like what, nine studs visible? I dig the tandem cockpit. The body seems a bit small to me and the hips a tad big. Great job on the leg tech, I love to see others do a reverse knee. This looks like a light or scout type (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! :) (...) The trim color is a carry over from my space building. I started this model with the cockpit. So right away I added the red trim there and I just kept it going. It sure does have an X-Wing look to it. --Dan (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, helps with bringing up the rear ;) (...) Originally, I had put some swivel guns on the sides but it was looking too much like the AT-ST. --Dan (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Float like a Butterfinger, stink like a bean! (well, something like that...) (...) Thanks, Trev :) (...) Yeah, I guess I went a little big on the legs. I did try to approach things from a technical sense and in terms of the same principles of (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ya know what they say, "Size does matter!" Mike (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Gives new meaning to the A in AFOL....I'm goin' ta Hades... Time for me logoff and go find my fiancee... :o -H. (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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WOOT!! That is awesome, I was planning to build something similar in concept myself. BTW Do you play CAV and Do you know a Sayfe Jassim? oz (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I guess the chicks dig the 4 foot robot! (2 URLs) man, enough with this spaceships and castles.. i need to build me some giant mecha! (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow. Very cool. Do we get to see this at the next LUGOLA meeting? ;) -Anne (...) -- For SCO to attack IBM using IP (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. is somewhat like trying to eat >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. a live tiger. -Ian Lance Taylor (v_," ; `,-\ ; : ; (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) This is a wonderful build, Dan. It's just so...clean. The slightly pumped up scale of it is excellent as well. I especially like the colour/detailing of the lower legs...it's almost like an x-wing-ish motiff. Great stuff. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) One simple word...... Fun. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Dan, Gee, thanks a lot! Now I have to go change myself...I wish you wouldn't sneak up on us and dump "da bombs" like this on us! Seriously though, half of it is the presentation, and your presentation rocks. The other half is a killer mech! I (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello again guys and gals, I see I'm not the only one trying their hand at mech. (URL) Mine based off the Gla Gla Armature.> Pre-moderation goodness: (15 URLs) I'd be pleased to hear any comments or criticisms you may have. Thanks! (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Oh wow, this is really cool. I rarely comment on mecha MOCs, but this is sure classy looking. Looks like the kind of toys I didn't have growing up, but all the neighbors did (I stuck to LEGO) :-) -Tim (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like the clean look of the legs. The missile launchers rock, and dig that butt cannon. Nobody can sneak up on you. I think the sides of the cockpit can use just a little something, but it's really a minor thing. Sweet. -Grand Admiral (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) *whistles* Wow. Your canopy design works out to be both effective and very unique...and the missile launcher looks better than anything else I've seen. The lack of studs makes it very sleek looking..although it seems a bit top-heavy. I've (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Greetings! I know I said I'd eventually make a mech. Well, I finally did it... (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !
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(...) too true, too true. the only way to capture the true organic form of the eva using lego would be to make it much bigger. however, i haven't the inventory nor the dough to purchase that many. maybe someday (sigh). (...) it's my brainchild. that (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) streamlined and its rather hard to achive it with Lego. IMHO, your MOC is still far from the real thing but you've captured it in your very own style and personally, I like it. The spine joint tech you came up with is excellent. It gave me a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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sorry it took so friggin' long to finish my fourth mecha. it takes forever for bricklink parts to arrive as well as taking decent pics.so here it is, the eva-oo blue version! the model is fully articulated, but due to it's unusual size (just under 2 (...) (21 years ago, 4-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The Gherkin and Sprite The Gherkin meets the Sprite and approaches it stealthily with his BumpGun. Being mostly harmless, it is truly said that the Gherkin doesn't want to kill you, he just wants to knock you down! (URL) Seeing that his new (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh, it works with TLC's technic stuff -- but yes, it does have the lump in the middle. But it wouldn't work in this case though because the 4x4 round brick attaches via an axle hole (crossed). So it must be a TLC half axle, half pin variant. (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Man, I searched Peeron, the Parts Ref, and Bricklink too. Somehow I managed to miss it. I don't remember precisely now, but I think I searched words like: technic, pin, friction, and axle. Go figure... In the meanwhile, I have experimented (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's hardly canonical, but (URL) here's > a very effective method if you're willing to add infidel materials to your ABS. (...) Did you, by the way, happen to try the MB near-equivalent of the Technic pin? I know that there's a big round lump (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Richard Marchetti wrote: Okay, I'll start off saying: excellent rendition! One of the few times a model doesn't lose something in changing it's design to all black...nicely done! Hey...I think I spot a MB cheat... (...) Are (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Y'all: I was building an all black variant... (URL) ...of Gil's Sprite Mech (see: (URL)) when I realized that he must have somehow cheated on the legs somehow. In building my variant I used Allister McLaren's building instructions from Ozbricks (...) (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's senses? (...) Then you must have a weird looking dog ;) Thanks. Allister (21 years ago, 3-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) <snip> Snoopy Voltron!! Cool! -nk (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Turkeys, bunnies and now dogs!! What is .space and .mecha coming to??!! :) Great work Allister! He looks just like my dog! (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Reminds me of Gromit... *grin* You Mecha folks are just getting wackier and wackier. Keep up the good work! JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow. when he gets bored does he type stories of being a WW1 ace? Woof. Rick (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that is too neat. The form is very nice. Good Work. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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FIDO, named after the drive mechanism that gave it life - the Four Independantly Driven Outrigger system - is the very latest in recon and tracking specialty mechanisms. Mounted under the nose cowling is a highly sensitive olfactory sensor sweet. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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Oops. Forgot to post to .mecha (...) (21 years ago, 2-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yes, this is the same Stuart who posts his beautiful creations here at Lugnet. Now you know his secret: he's a creative professional. ;) Shhh...he doesn't want anyone to let that out. I first googled Stuart a year ago and yes, I was surprised (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Seems to be the same guy. try "googling" his name. See also: (URL) TS: Personally, I'd qualify you as an A-list comics illustrator - what's it like penciling icons such as The Man of Steel? SI: Well, thanks! Honestly, I try not to think about (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Go here and scan to the bottom of the page until you see his name (URL) Is it???? Same...??? Person??? Lego Stuart??...Minibust genuis Stuart?....Replica Stuart??? (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | My First Mecha
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Introducing my first mecha... The EKC-1 Scout. (URL) This was my first attempt at a mecha. It began as an armature for another project, and turned into something else. You can read the full story here: (URL) The mecha stands about a 12 inches tall, (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Eric, Do they make friction pins in clear?? That's the only thing that bugs me on this one. BTW good luck on your brick trek to Portland! Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Chris, Yeah I'm not really breaking any ground on the technique level. :-B But I don't think I'm done just yet with brick. This was just getting my feet wet. More to come! Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Anne! I cannot resist the temptation of the clear brick!. Maybe I'll make a moonbase next...Hmmmmm. I would have replied sooner but I've been having trouble getting onto Lugnet. Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm hitting the road tonight and its North West Brick Con or Bust! I have the pleasure and rare experience to go on a (URL) Lego Fan Road Trip.> Stopping at ADFoL homes along the way. Some of the stops include picking up MOCs for transport to the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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(...) That is EXACTLY why I named it Smithereens. When I was working on Smith I actually imagined it blasting its opponents into bits and pieces, and then the name Smithereens strike me. Nice compliments, but you might want to put it on hold until I (...) (21 years ago, 24-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. But like Frank Kopanitsanos said, it’ll probably look better if the shoulders were beefed up a bit. (...) Guess that's one advantage of having limited parts; you tend to make the best out of what you have. (...) Do you think (...) (21 years ago, 24-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! If I actually have "chains" for the "guns" then I would call them "chain guns" But as of now their just "guns". ;) And yes, it’s a blade. I’ve always like combo weapons like those in Virtual On (Temjin’s beam riffle) and Final Fantasy (...) (21 years ago, 24-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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OMG, that is increadibly unussual! I almost can't see the construction. Limiting, but a challange none the less! I'll get you Ranjo! If I can see you/it that is! Wow! e (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Jeff, are you feeling well? A brick mecha? :-) The wow factor of the clear elements is immense. But to be real honest, I think that's about all this one has going for it. Some nice construction elements (I particulary like the area around the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have one thing to say: Cooo...oool!!!! I really like the translucent mech :) -Anne (...) -- For SCO to attack IBM using IP (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. is somewhat like trying to eat >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. a live tiger. -Ian Lance Taylor (v_," ; (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Look! My first all brick mecha!! I normally do Bionicle but I decided to stepup and try my hand at the classic stuff. (URL) I went to Legoland CA a couple of weeks ago and went nuts at the brick shop. Awesome! I couldn't decide on what colors to (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) Very well done. The construction on this mech is superb, well detailed, good color scheme, and excellent construction. I like it. The machine guns that come from behind are a very nice touch making it fitting that it's name is Smithereens.And (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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All right! Favorite points: • You fixed the torso proportions. Nice job, really makes a difference. • The "beam bayonet" on the rifle. I need to start messing around with those parts, you come up with such wonderful ways to use them. • The feet. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Dave. I really didn't get inspired until I looked at a boring black mech with nothing to offer except his blackness. The only other black pieces I had in bulk were the tentacles/tails in black. I just looked for any open pin holes I (...) (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry E-Dog about the spirits. You'll bounce back soon! I know it! Thanks for the props. The hand thing yeah I know. I gotta find another hand design! j (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh yeah, you can smell it but can you see it? ;) Posting shall commence soon!... Jeff (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) on the other hand...I'm still workin' it!! How do you .3.2 do it with all the SNOT n' stuff! Aaaagh! Jeff (21 years ago, 22-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I REALLY like the rifle, i have been tinkering awhile trying to make a "realistic" rifle without it having a vertical handle sticking out, ive been trying to get the mech to hold the gun itself at an angle (think musket) but i think angling (...) (21 years ago, 21-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Introducing my second mecha, Smithereens! (URL) Since last week, I've found some time and modified how the weapons were mounted to increase its range of motion and I also added a rifle plus some modifications here and there that aren't so (...) (21 years ago, 21-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC - Tub Thumper
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Firstly, I must apologise for replying so late with this one. I'm not trying to bump it. I wanted to reply at the time, but LUGNET for some reason stopped my ability to post, and I've only just got it set up again. I'm also x-posting to .mecha, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I can't believe I missed this. *slaps self* Very cool. I find it hard to comment on your creations, because our styles are so divergent, but I like it. You showcase the possibilities of Bionicle parts, making great mecha out of parts no one else is (...) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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