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Ho ho! ok, I'm getting inspired. Note to self, add to list: #1. Date Soren's Mom. #2. Break up with Keith's Mom. #3. Work on Leg design for the SSClagorpion. #4. Build new Moonbases for Brick Fest. #5. Build Drop Ship ok, I'm set. This is very cool, (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ooohh, ahhhh, hmmmmm, ooooo, I see I see. Ohh, ummm, ya, wow, oh oh the studs going in different directions, how cool, wow the chest, nice! Well Well, welcome to build.mecha! e (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the response! I agree about the body-to-cockpit transition. When I build a dropship, I start with the cargo area, because the internal space requirement and my parts inventory are the only binding constraints. (Luckily, we Lego (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks everyone so far for the replies! My two downfalls are lack of new parts and lack of ball joints (and all of the bricks required to make them work, such as those 1x2's with the "+" holes...just WHERE do you find those?). The elbow joint sucks, (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You have improved, and I mean it in a good way ;) I thought your first dropship was way cool, and I was really impressed by it, this ship is much more detailed than the previous one, and its shape is smoother, except for in front; the (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Welcome to .mecha! Very nice. Cool shape, cool joints, cool SNOT. I'm not blown away, I'll admit, but I am going to bookmark this and study it in depth later. Might even make a printout for my Ideas folder. Looking forward to your next! Soren (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Have a look, if you like, at my small dropship (click the pic for the gallery): (URL) It hauls three light mechs and fields two banks of naval missles, two long range missle racks, a pair of mass drivers, and two point-defense lasers. Click the next (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, I spotted this on Brickshelf earlier. Nice mech! I like the shape, and very tricky joint work. It looks like it packs the details of a very large machine into a smaller package. Not that I build totally studless myself, but it looks like there (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) wierd angles of bricks is downright awesome (I love the wedge plates on the chest!) It looks sleek, but not so sleek that it couldn't be a grungy weapon of war. The head is basic, yet it looks 100% mech-ish The torso has tons of detail, but (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone! After lurking for a GOOD WHILE and appreciating all of the fantastic creations, I finally snagged a digital camera over the weekend (sony Cyber-shot, works like a charm) and took some pics of my Arbalest. (URL) dunno exactly how long (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The thumbs look much better! Thanks! (...) This a nice, regular looking truck. (...) (URL) I'm not feeling this one as much. Prolly cuz I dont really like hum-vees, tho - as this does look like a convincing micro-scale humvee. (...) I'd put this in (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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i click reply in Mozilla Thunderbird (newsgroup reader), type, click send, then reply to the email i get 5 seconds later in the same post. tis good ;) (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If you were a LUGNET member, posting would be very easy. All I did was click "Reply", type my post, "Preview", and then "Post". LUGNET membership was the best money I have ever spent. Marc Nelson Jr. (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) With a 1*1 brick with studs on sides ((URL) but efficient ;) --Tobias (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you. (...) I'm gonna go ask someone what this means, because I still can't figure it out. (...) Subtle... Soren (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you. It started with the calves, and just went from there. (...) No prob, I never assumed so. Although "expertly" is a bit of an exaggeration... (...) You gotta love Bubblegun Crisis. Hopefully I'll be able to get around to building (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I would post here a lot more if posting didnt require me to jump through hoops. I really dont understand why they chose this forum layout, it is one of the most inconvenient setups i have seen on a forum. They desperately need to adopt a phpbb (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Eric! And allow me to encourage you to build a dropship. I think you'll either have to build way smaller mechs than you're used to, or else you're going to need one massive dropship. Either way, I hope you do it, because I'd love to (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Soren Roberts wrote: -snip- Wow, I love the "swan knight"! Not to slight the others, they're precisely executed and expertly photographed, just not my personal aesthetic (even though I am a BGC fan...). But the "swan"--the (...) (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I understand, it would be cool if we all posted more. We could have a really fun place. Moreso than now. Like heeps and gobs of mechs and posts, lots of mecha maddness! <www.biomechanicalbricks.com e> (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) other angles, like behind, or above. Nice MOC though! -Mark (20 years ago, 1-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool model. When i saw the first thumbnail I thought that was an actual reference pic of the true ed-209! My only beef is with the connection of the arms to the torso, it seems like you could add some bricks or plates to make it seem beefier, rather (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, i hate to add more off-topic stuff to this thread, but i just have to say something. i understand what you are saying, but it is very discouraging to take the time to build something, ask people to see how they like it, and get ZERO (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like the use of wedge and macoroni bricks in the nose. Look great. e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hello, and thank you Bob, I appreciate that, I am very proud of this one. (URL) (...) (URL) (...) That is the Ball Socket Gun Pod found in the Star Wars AT-TE: (URL) You can also get them in the Genosian Fighter: (URL) They are tricky to use. (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) subject for me, and I always appreciate good efforts at reproducing him in LEGO. Nice work, and sorry for the many-months' delay in response! Dave! (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great stuff, keep it up. -Dan Rubin Chair of the Cyber-braintrust (URL) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, I ment to comment on your drop ship. Congrats, not many, if any have been built, plus they actually carry Mecha to boot! Cool stuff, I'd like to see more! To tell you the truth I have always wanted to make a Drop Ship. You-da-man! e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello! and Welcome! Oh man, I like that canopy, one of my fav window type parts. Check out how you got all those mini-binocs in the Right Arm of the first suit. How'd you do that? e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Rakshi heads are the coolest aren't they! As for brick joints, perhaps a trip to the LMHoF would help. There you can see lot's of ways people use different kinds of parts to help create the limbs on various kinds of Mecha. Also, feel free to ask or (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Sebastian Persson-Pyykkö wrote: mmmmmmmm, Autocannons.....mmmmmm, I like the front area and look of this MP. e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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First off, thanks to everyone for welcoming me to Lugnet, and for giving me such positive feedback about my bots! I truly appreciate it! Since all the feedback from the first group of bots, I've managed to photograph a few more and post them up on (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool man, these are neat, welcome! e (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually, I was wondering if anyone would pick-up on that. When I first came-up with the pod-bot design, I was originally going to do it in dark red, in homage to those two. When I didn't find any pieces in my collection, sand blue became the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I thought this as well. For those that have not seen "The Black Hole", here is a link to a couple of pictures of Bob and Vincent: (URL) It's a decent movie as well. Lots of robots, two cool spaceships. Unfortunately, your typical "mad (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've been lurking .build.mecha for quite many months now, and all the great creations I've seen here during that time have really inspired me, so much that I recently sat down with my LEGO-collection for the first time since (URL) inspired me the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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hey Eric, nice work on Mr. Krinkle :) On this pic: (URL) part is the ball joint youve used on the feet? i'm interested in... um... "borrowing" the idea for my first mecha, just need to stock up on the bits before i start :) Bob Clough (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Welcome! A few of us were perusing your gallery yesterday....a wonderful collection of little bots..all with a lot of character and originality. I would have to say that (URL) guys> are my favorites. I have this vision of them waddling around (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm so blown away, on a desert with little water, that I had to call everyone's moms and tell them. Fine job(s). Now do I have to put the Mecha whoopdown on all ya'll haters, scallywags, jick jack, ding dangs, and robo-nizzles? e Time to (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome Roy. Those are some rockin bots, very original. For some reason (URL) this one> reminds me of Old Bob and Vincent from the movie "The Black Hole". Anyways, keep up the good work. Jamie (URL) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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