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(...) What an enjoyable experience this exhibit was: (URL) Lot's of people building and great weather. Good food and lots of questions. Good show for the Bio Bricks family. e (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Kyle, I like your take on a mecha dropship, I think its an area that hasn't been explored enough, and it combines .mecha and .space nicely...like peanutbutter and chocolate. While I agree with whoever said that its a bit unrefined (ie. might (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I have emerged from deep hibernation from LEGO and whipped out a few new MOCs... IP2002 Quad cannon flyer (URL) Think of it as a sort of helicopter, but without the rotor. Built for hovering around and blasting stuff to pieces. (3 URLs) The last (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Glad you liked it! It is big, about 115 studs long by 40 wide by 42 high. I plan on a re-design someday with some styling improvements, but I thought I should document the original in case the redesign doesn't turn out. (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Praise from the "Master of Mecha"? Awesome! (...) You're not kidding when you say "years worth". I still remember the "Galaxy Explorer" (497) I got in 1979 as my best Christmas present ever. (...) I'm planning a re-design (someday) with some (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Nice ship, way bigger than I thought at first glace. Impressive. I really like the engine area. The mecha are also very nice. I don't like the sides as much: I like using plates as walls myself, and I also actually like some bare surfaces, but (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) WOW! Kyle you rock! I can definitely see years worth of LEGO spaceship and mecha design theory in this masterpiece. The ship is just plain awesome. Although it is a *bit* unrefined, I see great potential for future designs based on it. The (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the warm welcome, Frank. I love the "Judge" (URL), and you set the standard for hand-held mech weapons. I'll post some individual Mech photos before long. Glad you liked it! I can't remember seeing anyone else use the technic (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I've always wanted to build a mechwarrior-style dropship, the were always the coolest :D VERY nice engines, the xpod tops and even the lt grey barrels are very nice touches! I also like the blue missle packs on the front of the ship, very evil (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've been seeing great mecha MOCs on the internet for years (starting with Marsbase and Pallas Spaceworks) and I've finally got some pics of my own to post. This is my big dropship: (URL) I took inspiration from the Talon dropship of the Mechwarrior (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New mecha: The Ogre
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Well, I'm back again and with a new mecha, the ogre. It started as a study to try and make a mecha that could hold rifles like a human would. I began by building an arm.I tried to give good shoulder mobility, as well as tons of elbow twist range. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Leonard Hoffman wrote: SNIP (...) thanks, I've also been thinking about the thumbnail idea lately after viewing the 'preview' screens b4 final posting on my last couple 'MOC en masse' posts, but havn't tried it yet. i'll try (...) (20 years ago, 15-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(URL) These Bots kick @$$ - your @$$ in fact. And they date your wife because you are such a wimp. Yeah, Keith Goldman, I'm talking about you! Ha! What are you gonna do about it? Huh? Huh? Nothing. Thats what I thought. -Lenny (20 years ago, 15-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: lotsa new (microscale) MOCs
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(...) (5 URLs) Jeff, these all are very creative. The tanker truck and the dump truck look very realistic - very faithful microscale reproductions. The Coupe is also very nice. The Star Trek ship and the Frieghter are my favorites tho. The Frieghter (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I think that's where it went wrong. ALL the pictures I have looked at were wider than high, so all the thumbs are compressed sideways. Once you've noticed it, it's almost impossible to ignore... (...) noticeable? As I noticed it at once, yes, (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well sure... the distortion mostly isn't noticeable. If you can't tell what the pictures are showing, then what does it matter that they're horizontally squeezed? Many of your thumbs are not very helpful at actually determining what they take (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Most images are centered enough that cropping an eighth off either side won't clip a significant part of the picture. You could also do more abstract thumbs that use only a small portion of the image, but then you would need some descriptions (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I did these over the past few days: I made 5 MOCs simultaneously using all the pieces in set 4096 Micro Wheels: 1st, a tanker truck: (6 URLs) I was going to stop there, but wanted to make another MOC & this sport coupe is the result: (5 URLs) after (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Site looks great - nice job by Kyle and yourself. Good to finally have a solid face for an seemingly ever-changing site. :-) Side note: Looking thru all the contest entries was tre cool. Too bad I wasn't in a building mood for the past couple (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, that's because that is exactly what we did. Jon wanted small, square thumbs. Since they were so small we figured the distortion wouldn't be that bad, compared to simply clipping the image. (This is all automatic of course. So cropping on (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I know man, plus its like everytime someone says something, the side bar gets magically updated. But, hey forget all that, I'm tired of this and I don't want it affecting our friendship. That's why I hold back, and just have faith you'll do (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) -snip- (...) Whoa was me, I say Whoa was me. Thank you everyone, -e (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) Eric, if you wish to perform daily updates, please be my guest. I messed up quite a few pages of .build.mecha history before I gave that up. I do need to point out that if I update the sidebar, people complain and if I don't update the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Eric hasn't been co-curator for the past month? Hmmm...I wasn't aware of that.So he's had the 'how to' in his hands and been unable to use it...sorry Eric, had I known I would have shot off an email on your behalf. Now .build.mecha has it's (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) LOL, actually for you to respond to my comment is a complement by it self.. Thanks a lot Jon.. Joseph (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Eric (and Dave), I'm not sure exactly where things went awry. I remember having the discussion with you and sending mail to Dave to make sure he was cool with it all, and I even think I remember getting mail back from Dave that he was indeed cool (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) I asked for Co-curatorship. Last I know Lar was gonna ask Dave about it. Dave said I could help. I have not been made co-curator yet. I need to remind Lar, or Frank, to enable my curator status since no action has been taken in regard to Lar's (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.curators)
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| | Lego Art Show - The Country House Arts Center - by Eric Sophie
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Contact: Roanne Patterson 845-733-4309 For immediate release. April 12, 2004. For the first time in Orange County, The Country House Arts Center presents Eric Sophie's Biomechanical Bricks - Original Lego Creations by Eric Sophie. Among other (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ny, FTX)
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"Joseph Kazmo" <darkkazmo@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hw1GBu.CAI@lugnet.com... (...) You guys (...) Thanks dude. (...) Your site would have to be scary and sharp and pointy and stuff. That's supposed to be a complement but kind of came out (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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A bit of follow-up on this: Initially when I started adding postings to the sidebar, I was faced with a dilemma-do I update everytime a post is made or do I hold off and update a few at a time. I started out with the former method. Within a few (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I try to update the sidebar on Sunday nights after I see weekend mecha postings. Obviously, that hasn't happened in the past month, so I started updating using the last update as a starting point and I move forward from there. Generally, I leave the (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, the sidebar is really never updated all the time, just usually alot is added occasionally. But if you look under new mecha, you can see your stuff there. I looked back in the archives and noticed several mecha of mine that i NEVER saw on (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looking good! I really like the clean layout of the site and the nice graphics. Definently a winner web site. Appears to work well, too. The messed-up thumbs are kinda weird, though. The dimensions are fine on my site and I run a modified (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I know :-) I was just speaking hypothetically... -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Momaw Nadon (Hammerhead) Star Wars Mini-Land Figure
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With all the extra chocolate I've been eating recently (the Easter Bunny is always very good to me!), I was in a "brown" kind of mood. So, I thought I'd finally take a crack at Hammerhead. Since he didn't do very much in the Cantina scene, I wasn't (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Anders, You want to see it, whichever one you click. Click on them all. You won't be disappointed. _lenny (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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i know there have been a lot of complaints about the sidebar being updated...and here's one more: there have been many mecha that did not make the sidebar this last time (mine being one of them). i understand that you can fit only a few at a time, (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is genious...a 'hat within a hat'. At first I didn't see the cap on top of the vehicle...when it clicked, I actually laughed out loud at my desk. Pure proof that concept is 50% or more of the successful MOC. Cheers, -Gil (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Eric, I'm well behind in cataloguing my new stuff. I can lead you to some pictures from the fest in Scotland we just had. Thanks to Steven Locke for these... Agatha and her baby sister: (URL) is it about building the same thing in (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nice layout. Great models. Just a few buts (IMO): The thumbs are distorted, looks like the height/width ratio got lost when the thumbs were created? They are also rather small, it's not easy to see if I really want to look closer on a model or (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Jon Palmer" <jon@zemi.net> wrote in news:Hw195F.1Ev0@lugnet.com: (...) Great site, and easy to navigate too. The models presented gave me ideas for future projects (so many ideas, so little bricks and time :( ) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Congrats Jon, the site looks great, it highlights your work perfectly.. You guys did an awesome job on it.. Now, I wish that I have a site like that ;-) Joseph (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've been a big fan since you got started. Your site and your models are excellent! It's always a treat for me to surf on by and see you've added another design or set of photos. I agree with Eric. Four more years! (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yay! I'm awesome :D. Kyle (URL) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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My site recently went live for what I feel like is the first time. This is its 4th and best build. Kyle Keppler helped me with the php and he is awesome. Check it out: (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (20 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Rizmit
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(...) Excellent. I just needed to respond to this message! (...) Cool, thanks, I worked hard on it and I am very proud of the way it looks. (...) Thank you. The frame of this Mecha is where "it" is at. The frame its'self is the very reason I wanted (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Building Robots is Fun...
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Welcome Peter! Pardon the late reply. I have seen your Mecha on Brickshelf and I'm glad you finally posted. Not many Mech Builders in Britan heh? Don't worry, your part of a rare breed! LOL! Don't I know it! Keep building and take more pics, I like (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 4 Years of BrickCommander!
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This is great! You have been a staple of the Mecha Community for all these years. Your site is always a joy to look through and you models display a unique feel. I always enjoy seeing the way you use parts. Congrats, the new WH looks so cool! 4 more (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) MMM, Minifig scale Lego dropship *drool* (...) 4 Years only?? It seems like your site has been around longer. Seems like it is one of the only constantly updated lego mech sites out there. I see more new mecha on brickcommander than brickshelf (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | 4 Years of BrickCommander!
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This is SO amazing. Four years of Brick Commander (aka LEGO Mechcommander)! That doesn't just mean four years of simply having been around, no, it means four incredibly busy years of creating and releasing tons (make that TONS!) of models on a (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New Kotaro Ono Mecha
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(2 URLs) I say we kill him now. Soren (who still hasn't gotten any X-Pod goodness...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | the blue menace
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i'm not sure why, but i can't seem to reply to the original blue message thread, so i'll create a new one. not bad, nik. not bad at all. that spider thing does look kind of wierd. it is very creative to say the least. likewise, your hardsuit seems (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | P38 entry & other new MOCs
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I built several MOCs over the last couple weeks, & here they are. First off, a P38 space contest entry. this started as a test to make a relatively sleek, all-enclosed cockpit from the 4098 High Fliers set, (thus the name HF38). the twin tails (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Blue Menace
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Hi guys, I've just been lurking for a while, and my dad and I finally took pics of my first BrikWars army. Well here it is. (URL) He Hee>> (go ahead and click me, punk!) ... He was a quick doodle (URL) My spider mecha. >> I made my mecha from half a (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: Bow before Brayn!
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(...) SLAM! Duhduhna Duhduhna LET BOYS BE BOYS! SLAM! I stand beaten and confused by your master wit, Senor Wood. (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Quirky. I like the hat. Give him a guitar and he could be Brayn Adams. A (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You are a mean mean person who threatens little kids. So go dance barefoot somewhere else, ya loon! --Ryan W. Just noticed that "Brayn" contains the letters of my name. Somehow....I WIN! Bwahahahaha! (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Bow before Brayn!
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(...) LOL! No, really, I'm just bowing ;-) I really like the matriushka quality, though it needs a few more layers. Very Eastern Block. Peace and das vadanya, Professor Whateverly (URL) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's not my fault all of your MOCs suck . -Derlennstein (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Man this thing is so cool. Looks like a ton of fun, what with the real Brayn inside the bigger brayn. Like a dome within a dome...a biodome.. But part of me doesn't like it. Brayn just looks like a reindeer to me. ;) No, but really now, great (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Bow before Brayn!
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In the mid-1970's, Soviet Scientists developed a plan to genetically engineer the perfect Soviet strategist. The got dna from ever major Soviet leader including Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Josef Stalin, and Nikita Khrushchev. But, to (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: FYI- Moving on -&- Mr. Krinkle in the Raw
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Eric, I hope you find the place that fits you the best. Life is rough and time makes it difficult to find profitable ways which we love that can support us. I hope to meet you one day you have been an big inspiration in my life. Unfortunatly, I have (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Mr. Krinkle in the Raw
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Ok, Now for the FUN!!! New Mecha - Quadra-ped: (URL) Krinkle> Raw pictures right from the work desk. Mr. Krinkle started as an idea to use the Canopies from the #4403 (URL) Blazers>, Make and Create Set. (URL) The head is built using a "krinkle cut (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | FYI- Moving on -&- Mr. Krinkle in the Raw
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I'm moving on and expanding my horizons. I have now, and for some time, encountered trouble making ends meet. So I am moving on and I no longer work at LEGO Brand Retail. I am pursuing other opportunities. I hope to share them with you when I learn (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Cliffjumper
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Hey, my middle brother, Paul, made this wicked cool technic-scale Cliffjumper: (2 URLs) He said he made the head first to see if he could get it to look right, & then proceed: (2 URLs) There's lot's of SNOT here; i love the 1x2 45 degree roof peak (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Appleseed 4/17/2004
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I personally love this style. The only time I've ever seen anything along the same lines is an upcoming capcom game called crimson tears, and that looks great. I can't wait. (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) o.k. gotta counterpoint, folks. i agree that mixing cel-shaded animation along with cg is kind of tacky. HOWEVER, if you pay close enough attention to the appleseed trailer, you should notice that the movie is not alternating between cg and (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) If you go to the main site (URL) check out god-diva devilman and steamboy....what is going on in japan! They are on another level... (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *drooling* My head hurts i think its about to explode....4-17-4????? (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think it looks great. I didn't like cel-shading at first but this is a step in right direction. Also, I think that it mimics Masamune Shirow's artwork perfectly. Computers are just tools and shouldn't be considered a technique or style. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not as much as you might think. The Animatrix has an extremely informative look at what is involved in the anime tradition, and a lot of the uniquely distinctive characterstics are merely byproducts of the many budget-saving techniques that (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Okay, my $.02... Mladen: Agree, CG+anime=ugh, 99% of the time. See Blue Submarine No.6 or Vandread for good examples. On the other hand, there are anime like Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell that use CG very well. Jason: I think what Mladen's (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.geek, FTX)
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(...) Not to mention that the Anime had CG in it way before it become popular in American cartoons (e.g. Ghost in the Shell) -Orion (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) dude, how can you say that? anime is all about cutting-edge animation! the japanese have always pushed the envelope with intriguing story lines and awesome graphics. to use cg is just a natural step toward the evolution of the genre. in fact, (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool, rocket-pack equipped hardsuits... drool Awe-insipiring mobile platform plowing through a city... major drool New CG-intensive anime trend... vomit LOL! I love Appleseed and will probably watch this, but I am severely disappointed in the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Check it out: (URL) cannot wait! (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Building Robots is Fun...
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(...) you have sought and you have found, oh lost one. come, enjoy the the pleasures and ammenities of the mecha build newsgroup. may your thirst for mecha greatness never be quenched, nor may your cup of mecha creativity never be empty. true bliss (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello all, My name is Peter, and I'm an AFOL from the UK. Amazingly, I've only just discovered this newsgroup (despite being a Lugnet user for years). I've been building Lego robots (and admiring the work of many of you) for a long time. Particular (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Biomechanical Bricks on LUGNET: An Online History of Lego Creations by Eric Sophie
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I developed this set of pages on LUGNET to help chonicle the creations and adventures I have, had, and continue to pursue and ejnoy. An online history of Lego Creations by Eric Sophie. Contains just about everything I have done and connects it with (...) (21 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.people, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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| | Re: Real World Giant Robot
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(...) (URL) That's not cool. This is cool. It's a (URL) Robotic Submarine>. It's like a robotic Jaws. Kids will tell their mommies that they don't want to go into the water because the C.W.R.S. might get them. Or not. Jason Spears | (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the comments Jason - I've always had an affinity for the proportioning tendencies of anime and mid-century american sci-fi robots of the future, and he came about as an amalgam of those influences. It is a mech of my own design, and (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Gait matrix is an old Robotics 101 term. It is representation of the temporal sequence of leg motions that a robot needs to walk without falling over. It gives the legs their coherent propulsive movement. Any autonomous walker needs to have (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) sorry i didn't post this earlier, but i really like this mecha.it has a very disproportionate "anime"look exemplified by the large feet and hands, narrow torso, and long neck. it's almost "cute". is this a replica of an actual anime mecha or (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Real World Giant Robot
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No, this time it's REALLY real. (URL) Peter (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) I understand what you are saying. I think this depends on the vertical range of the gait. The higher rise of the feet, the more the quad tips when using three feet to balance. Could you please educate me about "gait matrix"? I've not heard of (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It depends on what you mean by inherently stable. In a mathematical world of pinpoint feet, the two feet on the ground might not be stable, but a Lego four legged walker probably wouldn't keel over while following a gait matrix. In the worst (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ahhhhem. Quadrapeds are only inherently stable if the feet are big enough. If you break the four legs into two leg groups, worst case scenario is two feet on the ground. You'd better makes sure the center of gravity is within the diagonal (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) oh, you want shock value? (...) da widdle biomechaniod. goo goo ga ga, kshhhshk, zrrrr,kshhhshhk.~~~ ga ga... (...) yes. and he will call him Klymyth and taketh him away. (...) it will penetrate your Moms brick walls. (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Relatively, yes. (...) I am I am, heh heh, ok here's the deal. I have doomed the (URL) Super Mech Bot> and I am preparing to create a black Technic, Mindstorms controlled Robotic Quadra-ped. At the moment I am trying to use up some other (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's an idea! (...) That sir is the SW Super Battle Droid (URL) Click Joint> at the spine. Its all bendy and twisty. (...) tangstks. (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You magnificent bastid! Where are the pics of this blue doggie humping the leg of some fabulous babe? I don't know what else to say about your mecha that has not been said a thousand times...Klymyth is epic, and a worthy addition to your fine family (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, why are you making quadrupeds that can't actually walk. That's too easy! It's time you made a motorized four legged walker. Quadrupeds are inherently stable and don't require dynamic control other than gearing, but with an RCX it could do (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote: SNIP (...) Thanks-the Mech is my fav too; the torso was the second thing done after the head, and i thought about making it a transformer once i put the windshield & headlights on, but then i thought i'd just try for (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) (snip buncha good stuff) (...) All these are excellent alts Jeff....the maximum wheels mech is my fave. I love how the cockpit area looks like the cab of a semi truck...could easily see it on the back of the set box. The minis and hoverbike (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha - The Klymyth
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(...) Great stuff, Eric! This one has a particularly 'dog-like' look to it (must be the big paws) that I like. Next you'll have to construct a couple of leashes and do a city scene where Jama or Riz takes Klymyth and Chili for a walk. ;) What's that (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New Mecha - The Klymyth
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A Monday to Monday MOC - (URL) Klymyth>; Quadra-ped Mecha: (URL) Here is a blue doggie I started last week, and finished today. It features: A single Pilot Canopy from the High Speed Train #4511 Star Wars Super Battle Droid Rotating Click Hinges (...) (21 years ago, 22-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | new mecha
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here's a mech I made with only the pieces in designer set 4100 Maximum wheels-I started with the head & decided to try to builkd a mech for it, an make it as poseable as possible with the pices in the set. I used a lot of basic stud-friction joints (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: **New MOC**
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(...) Jon + Adrian - thanks for the comments! I'm glad you found the mech(s) interesting. It's good to get feedback, especially from other builders whose work I like ;) ->. I think you'll also like the next few projects/MOCs I have coming up. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | March CoLUG Meeting: Castle vs Space...
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...with predictable results. (URL) Spears and axes proved to be just slightly inferior to Holbars assault rifles and landmates. (URL) My gallery post mod> Sorry for the dearth of pics, and low quality of the few I got. I was pretty busy building. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: TS-1 Vanguard
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(...) thanks a lot. tough and realistic was what i was going for. (...) yes! yes! thanks for noticing the hands. i can't remember if i saw them before or if i just thought of them myself. the idea is so simple,i am not surprised that others have (...) (21 years ago, 20-Mar-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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