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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~ (25 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, (...) (25 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 (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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. (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 ;)] (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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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 (...) (25 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? (25 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) (25 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 (...) (25 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, (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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. (25 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 (...) (25 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) (25 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) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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 (25 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) looking (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yeah, it was, wasn't it! LOL! (...) a (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.general)
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That was really unnecessary. ~Mark (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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. (25 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 (25 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) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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, (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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!!! (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 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 (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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anyone know if he is still building? he did such awesom work, but haven't seen anything new from him in a while... just checking (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i'd have to agree with mladen on this one- the whole point of lego is creativity. i'd take the same approach i do with TLC models- build a copy first to familiarize yourself with any new pieces and their useage, then proceed to invent your own uses. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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Mark- one word: STOKED! i've always dug your stuff (the Maddog especially), but the VTOL Dropship is magnificent- all the things i personally strive for in building- clean, detailed but not overly "tekkie", functional, structural, and the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I would reconsider if he was the only person to ask me, but I get 10 e-mails each day from people asking me how they love my designs and want to use them in their own. Most of the messages I reply to with a yes, but this time no, this is my model, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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thanks! i was going for the whole "docking bay" look- note the "markings on walls and floor- hopefully i'll have my site going pretty soon, with in-depth info on all the mechs, some spacecraft, some dioramas, the whole shpeel. it's too bad the pic (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very slick. Nice legs. (I mean the mecha, not you! :-) Actually, the whole model is great. The gantry is a nice touch. :-, BTW -- great background, too. The texture really adds to the atmosphere of the pictures. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mladen, please reconsider. One of the best ways for our models to improve is to promote cross-pollenation of ideas. As long as credit to you is duely given, can you see any possible disadvantage to letting others use your ideas? Cheers, - (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) problems, (...) it? Me neither. I like the board game best, followed by MW2:Mercs. (...) situation (...) Feh. Skill is everything. Clan tech is for the weak! :-) I'm getting heavily off-topic now, aren't I? OK, I'll stop posting now. Any (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, I like those engines. The iris-throttle-thingy...rrangement (not sure what it's called) looks great! I like the tilting canopy; I actually played with that idea too! :-, Is there any chance of seeing an above corner shot with the jets (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks! And I set up my newsreader to have my URL in the sig. :^) ~Mark (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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hey mark i picked up the url from an earlier update post: (URL) cool! i really like the head, the way you used the orange shoulder thingies, and the rifle. overall excellent job! ..joseph g (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, it's on the main lugnet.build.mecha page, but for those of you on email or newsreaders.... (URL) From: "Ron Sedlmeyer" <rons@cisco.com> (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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URL Please :) (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone! Yeah, I know it's two updates in a week. That's not as much because of me building like a superfreak (ok well, maybe a little) but because my camera batteries died on me after shooting the Spaceplane, so I couldn't finish my pics. So, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) UGH (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Of course. My trusty Bushwhacker can take a Mad Cat (NOT Timberwolf) any day! Sure, I'm out-weighed by 20 tons, and my technology is a few centuries behind, but the 'Whacker has something the Clanner's don't. I don't know what it is, but my (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Aright- i'll give you the ShadowCat, and MAYBE the Cougar- but all those others? PLLLLBLBLBLBT! and the Jenner looks like a two-legged hamburger on 'roids! UGH (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) champion at mw2:merc, if you don't beleive me ask the 4 tournies i won, 2 were the same tourney in different time periods (i think in months) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) fingers...included (...) well I just finished them, all 15, some good looking, some not so good looking but still are for a good joke, in fact i used all those, to be put on my site later today (URL) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Just a bloody minute! What about the Atlas (FASA's, not Ron's)? The Cougar? The Champion? The Bushwhacker? The Shadow Cat? The Jenner isn't a bad Mech at all. The design looks a little funny (Don't judge it based on Ron's DATs, look at his (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks mark- i feel all warm and tingly- glad you like my stuff so far. The BPT has a really cool rear-entry for the copilot/gunner that didn't come out in the pics- coming from you i'll take any compliments! wish i could get some feed back from (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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of all the FASA mechs, only the MadDog and TimberWolf are truly badass- the Summoner, HellBringer, and WarHawk are decent, and stuff like the jenner and FireMoth? Fuggedabowdit! (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Those would be the ones they ripped off from Robotech (Macross). ;^) ~Mark (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Obviously you don't watch much anime Alex... (...) (I (...) but (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Some FASA mechs are not crappy... (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Moish, I noticed your stuff on Brickshelf while I was having Lugnet withdrawals during the 30 hour downtime. :^) I like what you have going there! Keep it up, and welcome to .mecha! ~Mark (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Rob, regarding using my legs in your designs, HELL NO!!! This is not a model I am willing to be copied!!! (...) three- (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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Geez Alex! It's mecha, remember mecha means everything, 2 legged and up! Mech is a disgusting word made by FASA which means crappy Mechwarrior Robots!!! Remember, mecha, not mech! (...) in relation to large walking (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Tue, 18 Jul 2000 13:33:42 -0600, Alex wrote (in message <Fxwro6.JJG@lugnet.com>): (...) Alex, Mech is a term that is most often seen in relation to large walking robots in the game Battletech and later, Mechwarrior. Mecha is originally (I think) (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! Hope they turn out well! --ME (25 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What is the difference between mech and mecha???? I really want to know. Me (25 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Howdy all- i'm kinda new to this whole newsgroup thing (been lego-ing for over 25 years) but until i finish my site, i put up my first 2 mechs at: (URL) are the BPT2AC BiPedalTankDualArmamentCarrier and HMM10 HumanoidMediumMech sorry the pics are (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Big Comparison Jpg. includes Karim Nassar's, Ben Vaughan's, Mladen Pejic's, and Jeremy Sproat's mecha models... As you can see mine are some of the smallest, but that is my intent... Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) them... (...) part legs. I been building a Rock Raider mech, and a scaled down version of those legs would work great. If you don't mind, I'd like to use a pair of legs like that. Keep up the good work! Rob (1) I've been on a vacation. (25 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground)
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(...) You see what happens when one loses his "train of thought"... Oh! BTW the Mirage LZ-170 is "fini"!!! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Um, Pat? It has arms. :-, (...) Totally rugged. The shape is awesome. Decent hip articulation. I love those tools strapped to the thigh. Those fingers are pretty nifty, too. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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How many is too much I ask, well I plan on making a total of 15 weapons that can be held by pretty much any mecha with mini-fig legs for fingers...included in that package will be some design such as(my favorite up close)a dual laser beam scythe, a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! You set a new standard for creativity! BTW: LOVE THE COCKPIT!!! (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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I have created an unarmed minifig scale mech. The legs are the same as those on the J-27 Hoptite. It has a grasping arm and a laser cutter/drill arm and tool packs attached at the legs. LMKWYT J-21 Repair Mech (URL) Hoptite (URL) J www.plscp.com (25 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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LOL! I *hated* you when you built that awesome Siren! (...) them... (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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*sound of head hitting keyboard* $h!t, I hate you. :] --Colin (...) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (URL) - jsproat (25 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Finally someone who sees my point of view! The only problem with and an anthropoid or even semi-anthropoid is that is might be a little top heavy, oh well... BTW Andrew, weren't Kain's legs more like scaled down Madcat (Battletech, Mechwarrior) (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) dragon mech(they do look somewhat raptor-istic), but I think they would look pretty cool in a semi-anthropoid design. Frankly, they remind me of the legs of the evil robot Kain on "Robocop 2". Good job, Mladen! Todd Amacher (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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