 | | Working on a New Robriq
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I got stalled on this one near the end. I have to work on some other projects soon so I thought I'd show what I'd built so far: (URL) Can you figure out which theme it's for? The few of you who know keep quiet! (Hint: It'll be armed) (URL) [ j o n ] (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Improve .Mecha Thread
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Like the title says. Give at least three ways to make .mecha a better, more mindblowing newsgroup. No more half-hearted complaints, let's thrash out just what we want to do to rock everybody's moms harder and longer. Just two restrictions I'd like (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Moobot
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Nice bot, though does it have any visual sensors? ...that can pick-up colors? ...such as red, for example? Sorry. Couldn't resist the obvious joke. Again. Roy W. (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Moobot
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(...) Nice. I like how it can crouch down for unloading. I would have given it a head (a cow-ey snouty one), but I'm not about to tell you how you should design a robriq :-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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Cool, but it needs 6 legs for the creepy factor : ) It'd be cool to animate a bunch of these swarming over a moonbase ! (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Globriq 01
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(...) This is just soo... beautiful man. Soo beautiful. at first I read this as glob-riq rather than glo-briq. heh funny how that little accent changes the meaning. ahh the silly things that make me smile i like kittens -lenny (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Moobot
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(...) Jon, wow! This project is turning out better than I ever imagined it would. What's next on the to-do list? EB-Robriq? IR-Robriq? Rasta-Robriq? Can't wait! -Lenny (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Moobot
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(...) As said before, that's sweet. Wow. This is awesome- a perfect, orginal combo of organicness and a machine. Can't wait to see more tech west stuff. Maybe you could rip off some ideas from that Rockfish movie... some techwest ideas there. -JHK (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Robriq Moobot
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Toradoch Systems approached Robriq recently. They wanted to build a bot that could be sold to small-hold farmers and ranchers in the New Malpaso colony out in the frontier. The result is a seamless fusion of Toradoch and Robriq technology. Moobot: (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Globriq 01
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(...) Oooo creepy! Now you're both freaking me out.... Peace and yikes!, Professor Whateverly (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Very creepy-archnidy cool. Like the use of the skeleton bodies. And the big red eyes really stand out against the black and white. Almost moreso than usual, as if 3vil itself permeates from them....<cold shudder>. -Chris (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Globriq 01
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(URL) a joke I told Rob Hendrix to fit one of his LED mods into robriq 01. Rob freaks me out: (URL) So awesome. I can't find another group that seems to be for butchering er brickmodding, so I posted here. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) We're currently researching an Iron Reich Robriq. Details soon. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Why thank you. That's kinda the whole idea behind this. Theme mashup. I have a lot more planned along these lines. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Ohh, my bad, I see it now. ..and it can see me comming from any angle. Yep, freaky. e (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) [ j o n ] - I too agree that this is a neat contractual alliance. As Gil said, "A nice smoosh of zemi concept and 3vil aesthetic." -ªþ§aada ...awaiting the stolen JE Robriq (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Your mom's on fire (New MOCs)
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Man, what a rip off that subject line is! Even though I don't like the whole mecha w/ medieval weapons genre, these mocs are pretty freaking cool. That sword the white one carries is amazing. Great job, but next time you use that title, I expect to (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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You have to love any moc that encorporates the undead. Great turret, I'll take 60. Robriq is out of control. -Keith (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Mmm...capitalism... In all seriousness, though, it's a cool bot. The eyes on either side provide an interesting spin, and the use of oddball parts (namely the skeleton torsos) really shows versatility in design. The skull on top is a very nice (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) It's skull-a-licious! Seriously...nice smoosh of zemi concept with 3vil aesthetic. I dig. -G (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) I actually think this is the first robriq with *two* eyes. It's symmetrical so there's another eye on the other side. Freaky. I'll try not to make it a habit. Up with cyclops. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) myspace> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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OMG! He used those Skelly Bodies in the Leg Joint! And the Gun Turret is a Skull! Plus it has a Big Red Eye! Egads man! Robriq! e (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Mine is also 2.1 megapixels I think. I would care if I was taking pictures hoping to print them. But as long as most of the time the pics I take will be distributed (shown) over the web, what matters more for me is the weight of the picture. (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Mine is also 2.1 megapixels I think. I would care if I was taking pictures hoping to print them. But as long as most of the time the pics I take will be distributed (shown) over the web, what matters more for me is the weight of the picture. (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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I've been messing around with pictures taken with very little light. Here are 2 pics I took lit by my monitor only: (2 URLs) My old camera is only 2.1 megapixels. These pictures are fuzzy at 1600 but look ok when shrunk down. I kind of like the idea (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) You misconstrue. Robriq is not evil or 3vil. We merely wish to supply human, alien and demon alike with the highest quality bot money can buy. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Thanks man, I was sadistically pleased with the skeleton bodies myself. I believe they're taken from vanquished Star Rangers. Robriq is not concerned with profit, but with fulfilling the customer's wishes as best they can. (URL) [ j o n ] (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) Your english was just fine. Thanks! (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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...evil Robriqs? Let alone 3vil Robriqs? I fear the universe may never be the same... Roy W. (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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(...) I think that's a brilliant use of the skeleton bodies (and so appropriate to this bot.) So, the envelope gets another push. Nice work. I just have to ask; how much does 3vil pay for such a contract or is this just out of the 'goodness' of your (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Robriq Skullbot
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Very Japanese! ('not sure my English is correct on that one...) Bravo! JP. (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Robriq Skullbot
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Robriq is proud to unveil the Skullbot. 3vil contracted Robriq to create a bot that would aid in the destruction of the Star Ranger menace, and the company filled the order with pride. This Robriq is bristling with plenty of firepower and 3vil: (4 (...) (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | New MOCs
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Hi folks! I've posted a few new MOCs on my Brickshelf area, mostly those that were displayed at the 500 Festival Kid's Day in Indianapolis on May 1. It includes my first attempt at a Mecha figure, as well as a space pirate ship, grandstands and a (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Your mom's on fire (New MOCs)
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(...) (blush) Thank you. (...) Thanks! That was one of those designs that come together on their own, as if the bricks are fitting themselves into a design not entirely under my control. I finished up and I thought "How the f--- did I do that?" (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: A way to get dirtside when driving a light mech
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(...) What so you had both dropships built at the same time!?!!?!? Doi! That's amazing. Um....whoa... I gotta get the super hero's from the planet next Thursday to help me catch up! e (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: C-55 Mobile "Spider" Platform
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i'm a real big fan of the multiped tank/modile gun platforms. this is really good work. the ball turrets add a nice amount of menace, and overall play up the "bristling with weapons" look. i just love that! the legs feel a wee bit on the thin (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: A way to get dirtside when driving a light mech
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this is very cool. i'm a big fan of huge ships, and to marry the huge ship with the mecha (my greatest love)...well...it's divine! i enjoy the two-legged mechs, some of my earliest designs were two-legged. it makes me want to return to it again! the (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Builder, New Mecha!
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this is a real tasty piece of business here! i am particularly fond of the torso/abdominal region with the curved sections set at an angle above the waist. i'm also diggin' the shoulder pieces! i'm just sort of learning how to build with SNOT so i'm (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Your mom's on fire (New MOCs)
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i am always very excited, and moreover, greatly inspired when i see your creations. bravo! i really enjoy all of these, but my favorite is the white one. i really dig the head design...and the sword! really great. i'm really, really looking forward (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: A way to get dirtside when driving a light mech
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(...) Glad you liked it! It actually took me quite a while to build this, fooling around with door design, front and rear tapers, a little greebling, and of course the angled anime-style winglets I can't resist putting on everything. It was already (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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