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(URL) Click on Image Heh, I finally made use of the precious few sand green elements I had. I have none of those nifty, wide Technic treads, so my only option for building anything close to a futuristic MBT was to make a multiped mecha with a (...) (21 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: My newest Mecha: The Judge
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(...) Thanks. I have always been partial to the big and beefy mechs, and this mech was definately my beefiest. It did take me quite a while to think up a good shoulder design to go with the torso, but i think the one i ended up with worked out well (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My newest Mecha: The Judge
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(...) Praise from Da Man! Thanks you very much! I was definately trying to do a torso construction that hasn't been done before, although i did get a little bit of inspiration from GlaGla's latest model :) Thanks, Frank (21 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My newest Mecha: The Judge
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Ooooh yeah. Love that torso. Shoulders too, they look really good with that beefy chest between them. I'm a little put off by the red on the waist, and it could stand more detailing (figures I'd say that, huh? :) ), but the basic concept is still (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My newest Mecha: The Judge
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Wow, Frank! Check out the tottally interesting construction! Very interesting indeed! Man, this is neat. So many cool things going on. I like it. e (21 years ago, 21-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | My newest Mecha: The Judge
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Folder (post Mod): (URL) Links: (URL) right, yet another mecha! The judge originally started off when iw as goofing around with parts (a bunch of ball joints and technic holders) when i decided to make an inverse knee mech with split poseable toes. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Miniland Figure Star Wars MOC: Bothan Spy
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This is sort of a redo of two of my older (and now pretty crummy looking by comparison) figures: my original Bothan and Stormtrooper. Disguised in a modified Imperial Scout Trooper uniform, this armor has flight capabilities, perfect in case a hasty (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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(...) mmmmnnkay (...) Oh no! Help (URL) Thraxis!> (...) uh oh, I'll try. (...) e (21 years ago, 19-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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| | PDX Mecha award update
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I'm rather embarrassed but there was a snafu in the shipping of the prizes and I didn't quite got them in time for BrickFest PDX. They arrived to me on Monday the 16th, and I am proud to say two of the three are already mailed out. The awards for (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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(...) I think you like being there. ;) (...) Hmmm..... 1. 'fess up 2. Make it a caramel macchiata instead of a cappucino which is actually due from Rizmit, not you. However, since you're responsible... and.... 3. Build the next Mecha, at least 24" (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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(...) Baaahaaa Jama has a camera built into it. I'm so gonna get a picture. However you see Jacob, even the Sultan of Stack gets turned down sometimes. Funny thing is, I never even asked Dawn to pose yet. How many Yellow Duplo Bricks do I gotta give (...) (21 years ago, 17-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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| | Re: 2004 American International Toy Fair Pictures on FBTB
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(URL) It's interesting to see the mecha genre design cues they've appropriated, also construction details possibly gleaned from mecha images on brickshelf. It is a good first effort for a medium sized mecha. The color scheme is too noisy and (...) (21 years ago, 17-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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(...) Now he knows why I won't pose. Clear enough now Eric? ;) Dawn (21 years ago, 17-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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now you know why i call him the "sultan of stack"...... (21 years ago, 16-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | 2004 American International Toy Fair Pictures on FBTB
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For those who aren't aware, FBTB is covering the Toy Fair in New York and pictures of new 2004 sets are starting to appear there. So far there are Duplo, Quatro, Dora, Creator, Designer (mecha!), and Technic pictures on there. I'm expecting Star (...) (21 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2004, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.quatro, lugnet.harrypotter) !
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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(...) This picture made me laugh: (URL) She looks... well, just a little bit guilty. And the pose and expression of the mecha is absolutely perfect. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (21 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pretty girls that usually get their photo taken with your Mecha
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(...) (URL) Ahem...> Enjoy, e Vanetines Day at the Water Bug (21 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Joint Tech
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(...) Yeah. I thought it was pretty clear, but apparently not... (...) Larger mecha too, if you mounted two side-by-side. Soren (21 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: eva-00 is back!
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(...) thanks! though my design is far from perfect, i am very pleased with it nonetheless. I would have replied to this earlier, but my (...) they also rotate on the x-axis, just like the bandai 1/100th scale version. pics don't show it, though. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Joint Tech
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small mecha, sure, but think of the implications for transforming mecha! a bendable knee joint? the would give a lot of manuverablity to the cmpacting actions required in the feild of transforming mecha... (21 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Joint Tech
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(...) Interesting... Is that black peice in the center a tire? It's kindah hard to tell... This could work pretty well with small mecha. -Mark (21 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New Joint Tech
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Not much else to say about it. Approximates the human knee joint disturbingly well. It bends further than the picture shows, so build one and experiment! (URL) Enjoy! Soren (21 years ago, 13-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: eva-00 is back!
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I have to say this is an awesome EVA unit, you have been able to truly bend the Lego brick to your will! I would have replied to this earlier, but my posting privileges had been revoked. It might have something to do with the fact that I haven't (...) (21 years ago, 13-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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Good job Jeff!! It looks very nice. oz (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Thanks Teddy. He does Bar mitzvahs too! :-P (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Thanks Allister. I had two of the bone shark rounded wedges on the shins but the double stripe gave him a 70's look! Weird. Glad ya like it! (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) much aprpeciated, my friend. i think it's my best mecha yet (definately the longest to make), though some might disagree. i would like to build the eva-00 yellow and the eva-02 in the future, but currently i am working on the launch frame. (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Thanks Chris. Proportion is something I try very hard in my designs and I think that more mechs could benefit from a little exaggeration. Jeff (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Thanks Jason. I wasn't sure if I should add another major color in there just to break it up and make it more interesting. But you like it so I guess it worked. I was looking at the click hinge wing groin piece and I think that it adds a nice (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Thanks Oxy! I have no idea why I have garbage in my photos. I keep trying to upload them and it's always there!! I think I may have to see a doctor about my condition... Uh and thanks for the suggestions. I might do a real Mega Deus in the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Awesome Jeff. Love the exaggerated proportions - those slopes work so well for going from the very small to the very large. -Chris (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) welcome to the other side of lego! dude, you were born to build mecha with brick! i must say, i wasn't too impressed with your first brick mecha--the clear one-- but then again, i understand that the parts are limited. but this white deus (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Geeze jeff your cameras acting up again!? Faulty flash card? Faulty camera? Anyways, awesome mega deus (even though im not a big fan of Big O) The feet are gigantic, which definitely captures the megadeus look. The upper legs are a little (...) (21 years ago, 11-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Ground breaking or not, it's beautiful to look at. The proportions are spot on from top to toe. The printing on the shins detracts very slightly from the smooth stylish look, but who am I to judge having done the same thing myself. Excellent (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | the BIG BLUE TROLL
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I attended my first BrikWars game this past Saturday and had a blast! Thanks to everyone from NELUG who was there for being so patient with me, as I had no idea what I was doing (the last role playing game I played was Star Frontiers, and that was (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX) !!
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| | Re: White Mega-Deus
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(...) Very stylish. _Love_ the pope hat! -Teddy (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | White Mega-Deus
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Check it! (URL) trying to keep up with yous guys! Just a modified GlaGla armature nothing really ground breaking though. Sorry he doesn't have any guns or anything. He just smashing things. Jeff (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Rizmit
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(...) (Ah, finally! I've had time to sit back and enjoy looking at this for a while!) This is awesome, Eric! He's much cleaner and sleeker than his predecessor, the Red Robot. The use of red slopes makes for great body work. I also think the gray (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Rizmit
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(...) Bonded by Bricks. (...) I just couldn't leave that M-Tron Canopy (Trans Neon quarter dome, ehem) laying about, reminding me of the fallen RR. Also I have wanted for some time to make a giant scaled Macro Bot. The blend fit the bill. This way, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Rizmit
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Come down south man! I live reasonably close to Scott, we can get together for a cool adult beverage! Greg "Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:HsuHsG.IvK@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) just (...) then, (...) created: (...) (URL)¬ (21 years ago, 10-Feb-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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