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A while back I posted some Mechs I had made for my BrickMech Game: This weekend, after running the game at Origins, I became inspired to build modular mechs. My goal is to create a system where players at Cons can quickly build sturdy, (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.glug, lugnet.org.us.michlug) !!
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(...) Eric....take my hand, and repeat after me... "I MUST STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER...." "My rainbow bots are coming to rescue me... Jama is doing the best he can to hit the power button on my laptop..." Granted, MoIF is cool...but all things in (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How did I miss this post? Oh wait, its because i AM a degenerate hippy. hehehe -lenme (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ah, it's nice to see that people have been busy in my absence. The (URL) two massive forms> of the structure lead me to the name 'Iron Bosom'. And, isn't it just the sort of place that one is closest to the state's almost motherly embrace? Okay, (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Shhhhh! -P.W. (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Instead of spamming .space I thought I'd thank everyone for replying in one generic post. Your comments are always entertaining and appreicated. And yeah, I noticed the missing light-post, but it was too late. Thank you 5 times to E, you (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Keith, you did it again. But don't be down on bley - that cold tone is much more fascist than the old grey, (not to mention the 'we've changed the colours - like it or lump it' implementation strategy). I look forward to a time when such (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I found this one at work this week. My quick daily tour through brickshelf turned into a marathon session, just looking at this one Moc. I'll probably be fired this week (abuse of internet privilidges)...which may be what the Reich was (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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*sigh* Ok, Keith, you're just going to have to stop this! You're making the rest of us look bad! Oh, and BTW, you have too much grey, please send the obvious surplus to this address: *fumbles for address book* You also obviously have way too much (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sweet MOC! Yeah, I never pegged you for a crushed-velvet-jumpsuit kinda guy. There's so few of us left! Keep the faith, my brutha. --Dan (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice rooves! Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) x-fut. (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Obviously... Wouldja cut it out?? ~^- (URL) ~^- Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. ~^- (URL) (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (wakes up after having a dream, a bad dream of internals of the MoIR.) I know what the insides of that place looks like! (clicks "next") AHHHHHH! That's the place!!!! *sigh* !!! (faints again) (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Keith- Summer plans? This looks like the sort of place where visitors go in and never come out <g>. It's wonderfully evil. Great job with the slanted walls, tiled floors, and rack of marching troops. -Ted (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I may not be into space or mecha but I must say that work is absolutely b***...***n!!! I must also complement the photos- very well composed! Adr. (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sweetness! I've always loved your Iron Reich customs, very cool. Your are definately a master in exterior design. I'm particularily fond of the SNOT water and landing pads. But I still wonder about the interior. ()()() Admiral Alexander, Space (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (wakes up again, face stuck to keyboard) (clicks "next") Its Brickgasmic!!!! *sigh* (falls over and faints again) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Keith, Such an awesome creation...maybe you should force accidents (or would those be mishaps?) among your Reich stuff more often. (!?) Anyway, I would like to see this in person so it's a shame it has to go (plus when could i feasibly visit (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (regains conciousness) (looks up at screen, clicks "next") *faints again* e (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Jar Jar Binks Mini-Land Figure
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Bigger and goofier than ever, it's Jar Jar Binks! (URL) I really tried to give him big floppy ears, but no matter what configuration of hinge plates I used, I just couldn't get to them to look good or be able to fold up properly to let his head turn (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Oh my goodness, there it is again! It's real. I thought it was a dream last night. *sigh* Damn you! Look at that! I can't wait to show this to my mom. (clicks on first pic) *faints* (klunk hits ground, mouse dangles from desktop.........) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd just like the record to show that my mom is the hot one (first one drowning on the left). And as much as it pains me to say it...the design of this MOC is almost above average. Great job! (110010 10100110 10110001--ha ha!) Derek (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) An interior? You know who you're talking too, right? It's hard enough for a talentless hack like Goldman to put same-colored bricks together into walls, much less create a fully-detailed interior. Of course, if I see this MOC in person at, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Why dont you have your own blog where you constantly keep me enjoyed with your comedy? Best quotes: " Like all fascist nations, the Reich is ultimately doomed. By refusing to use 'blay' colored parts, its days are numbered. Damn you Lego!, and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Keith, you done good. You done real good, boy. For lack of any real interiors, you lose about 5,000 awesome points. For drowning whores, you get 2,000 awesome points. For trans-yellow tile piss, add another 2,000. For skinny-legged mechs, minus (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Once again, outstanding. You have taken the ominous, walled-fortress motif to 11. This is very cool. Ashley (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I am stupified. I am near fainting. I must reply in several parts because I can almost wrap my mind around it. I..... oh man, damn you. That is.....*sigh..... I'm stupified. You magnificent Bastid. Spotlighted!! More, to come.... I need vitamins (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very imposing, in a G.I. Joe Headquarters kind of way. Love the textures and slopes. I don't need to see the interior--I'm gonna have nightmares as it is. -Teddy p.s. Couldn't you at least have given poor Mrs. Palmer a badly needed shave before (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Rock- I remember playing that level in Quake! There I was- just about to capture the flag, and somebody's mother pops out of nowhere and rockets me in the... What you say? Those are photos of Lego, not screenshots of a CTF level? Wow. -- Tony (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's some hot stuff right there! I must ask, does it have more of an interior than is shown? Interview rooms, and re-education theaters and so forth? Anyways, some good stuff there. - Dan Rubin (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hmm, keep your eyes on that Jr. Marshal Hoffmann. I suspect he's really a degenerate hippy working undercover. Great MOC. How do you keep the evil feline invader in check, anyway? My feline invader tends to want to chew up the softer plant (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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When making your summer travel plans, don't forget the Reich. Pics with annoying banter: (URL) Just the pics: (URL) The State appreciates your sacrifice. -Keith (20 years ago, 24-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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| | Re: BrickFest Spaceport Hailing Frequencies Open!
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(...) News coverage will be provided by the Earth Broadcasting Company, the most trusted name in interstellar news. EBC will be on the scene with the most advanced mobile reporting in the universe. On-site reports will come from our roving reporters (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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| | Re: Tracked Light Mecha Support Rig
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(...) -snip- (...) Pardon, I got the set link format thingie wrong. It should be: <set:6901> e * Hint set format to plain text when adding set number refs. (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, it was a fun excersize. I had a limited amount of tracks so its kinda dinky. Still the elements were there, they just needed to be used. (...) At first the "tug" was just a stationary Comms pod with a set of Manual Arm Labor Controls. (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mag Bas! KG. Big 10-4 on the hookie doo. Will do. Will add Blue. Mixed in bley? No way. Maybe a little, chizzle, its only a lizzle. The cab is like, dynomite! Had to make something with the Canopy. Needed it to be old school. Still (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well done Eric! I don't know what to say, except that this truly creative work. From the triangular track arrangement to the detachable tug, this is all classy work my friend! I also like the grey "scientific" (as you call it) CS look a lot. Hope to (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Nice work E, but if thats a 'light' rig I'd hate to see a heavy. Actually, strike that, I'd love to see a heavy...one big enough for Big-Jama to ride around in. I have to say the crazy-funked-up cab is my favorite element of the moc, but there is so (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: KOHL'S clearance: combo Designer Sets (4047 & 4048) down to $12 (!)
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The Kohl's in Salem, NH has the same deal. 4047, 4048, and 4101 on clearance. They had a few of each set on the shelves, and after the discounts, it came to about $31 for 1 of each. -Eric (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Those are Classic! I always thought of those sets as the "scientific" looking ones. The more grey, the more scientific! Maybe? Ahh, ignore the ramblings of this old man! e (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Upon further reflection, I take back my blue comment. To name but a few, the following sets <set:442_1> <set:452_1> <set:462_1> <set:6823> <set:6848_2> <set:6861_1> <set:6880> all have no blue in them and they sure are "Classic" in all senses (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ya, I was supposed to add some Blue in there somewhere. I guess it never happend! I'll try to add it to the next one. Which, surely will be bigger. Thanks Bob! e (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very nice looking - great blend of Classic Space style (needs more blue tho ;-)) and Mecha - the best of both worlds IMHO! Bob (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Tracked Light Mecha Support Rig
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A (URL) Tracked Light Mecha Support Rig>, that I built for fun yesterday. (2 URLs) Crew of three - Driver, Crane Operator, and a Communications Hover Tug pilot that connects to the rear of the rig. (2 URLs) The arm of the Zolqwith Speed Suit is (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Introducing the URC-01 Police Patrol Power Armor Unit: (URL) Designed primarily as an urban assault unit, the URC-01 is being employed by police forces everywhere to stamp out crime on the streets. Highly mobile, yet well armored, the URC-01 allows (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest Spaceport Hailing Frequencies Open!
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(...) What I'll have: Over 100: EB Aurora (currently unfinished, over 100 studs long) 60-100: EB Zhukov JE Kushinata IR U-25 FH Ophelia 25-60: EB November EB Vukota RS Natty Dread Plus I hope to make an EB Moonbase Factory/Gulag. -Lenny (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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| | BrickFest Spaceport Hailing Frequencies Open!
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The BrickFest Space Coordinator is now opening a channel for incoming spacers to BrickFest 2004. All those coming or planning to come please respond to this post. The.Space Paparazzi will be the Coordinator, and he has some ambitious plans for the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !!
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| | KOHL'S clearance: combo Designer Sets (4047 & 4048) down to $12 (!)
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The Kohl's exclusives Ultimate Wheels and Mech Lab are on CLEARANCE (over 60% off) and are a great way to acquire some interesting parts in uncommon colors, some regular parts in regular colors, and some of the remaining grays! Various parts that (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) Well, thank you! My construction is basic, its all about the way it is laid out. I want to make more Mech Bays to give my Mecha a place to live and to create a display space when they are shown in exhibits and shows. Glad you like the machine (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks mang, tis sweet of yooos. I wanted to make the base to bristle with activity. My last base had lots of Mini-figs but you couln't see them all. So with this Mech Bay, I wanted there to be no doubt that this base was in "Action", working (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oddly enough, I know where you work. Feel free to give the store a ring sometime. (...) Brian (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mark, your building inspires and awes as usual, but this time the playability really jumps out. So much to do with this thing! Love, Sylvi (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This is amazing, e! You bring a new standard to Moonbase and Mecha, hard to meet, but great to see. Love the detail of it and the industrial look of the whole place. Great to see the machine itself in this context! Love, Sylvi (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Dude, this thing rocks....all it lacks is a pic next to the Hammer, doing a field lube-job. The energy pods and the interiors look amazing. The thing looks fast too, Great job. -Keith (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Mark, awesomely playable. The size is great, very wide, very low profile. The crane is the coolest touch I've seen on a space vehicle in a long time. While the detail and design and everything is cool, it's all about being a kid again and (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) E, that is insane in the best way possible. I'm loving the overall "CS but better" look. Like Tim, the facility around the bay really completes the package. The sheer size of it, as well as all the detail makes it great eye candy. What I like (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You'd be right. I ~can~ be held by one hand but I wouldn't reccomend it. (...) Woohoo! Tailgate party at Eric's module! How many minifig kegs can I load on the rig... HECK, I got two huge tanks already! (...) Do it man. This thing has got me (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Mmmm - that sounds like a good idea for a calender. But I am STILL waiting for the Girls of BrickLink calender to be made available to the general public. Oh wait - now that I am married, what the heck am I thinking about girls for?!?! Bob (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Just hold the laughter until I post some of my work, then you guys can joke around about it. (...) It was the unstoppable Patrick Bunn (thanks Joe...I'm terrible with names!) (URL) (...) Thank you (...) I'll certainly try (...) ok, 1. (and I'm (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey you need to be this high----> in order to ride this, errr, get a lube at the Mech Bay. Ahh, see but you can dump them dirt side, while I have to fix them! I think a set of landing pads next to the Mech Bay for one of your Drop Ships would (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow, cool! I like how your gonna buy me two beers at Brick Fest, makes it more like a whole lotta hops and barly, instead of just the hops. -e (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well Bob, we're just gonna have to get a memeber of the fairer sex to pose next to said basic looking building style to liven it up a bit. Yes. The girls of Moonbase. e (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Nick, good to hear from you. Thank you for the kind compliments. I am glad you like the Mech Bay. You have a keen perception. I indeed was thinking about the idea books from when I was a kid. Imagine if I made some of those goofy bots from (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Rarrrrhhhhhh raahhahhhhrahhwwhh. ....and Ukla the MOC.... Thanks, Slpeef Goldman. e (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, I gotta break Tim's Brick's here. Tim, helped me get started on this project. He helped me get ready, he helped sort and he helped me with trying to brainstorm the layout. Thank you Tim! The cool accent/egress ladder ways, comprised of 1x2 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) heh heh, hooo hooo haaa haaa, uhuh, ya. (...) Oooo...oooh Let me Guess!? Are you or did you make a New Rig! Wowie! wowowowowowowoowowowwowow, we gotta display them together. (...) No I wish I would have gotten some of those World City sets (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) Thank you, in honoring the roots of the Moonbase, using classic space colors is a must for me. (...) I wouldn't bet on that. ;) (...) "...bricks and pannels..." do you mean bricks and plates? right? Really you only need a few slopes and a hand (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) Aww, you flatter me, calling me by my old nic-name. (...) Even with basic blue brick construction, part of the real challange is determining the way it will all be laid out. Then making it all gel. What you are left with is places for a (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) A hundred MOCs in one. I like that saying. It does split in to three sections. Each of the three base plates carries a section, they can be re-combined in to form new patterns. As many service gantry center sections can added as desired. (blah (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module: Mech Bay 04
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(...) wow, thanks Adrian, the pillars seemed like a good way to get 10 studs up and at the same time provided a good footing that I could replicate in mass. (...) Mostly long corridors with smallish rooms on the ends. There is a Control Center (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Right on, and thank you. (...) Excellent, they would make fine SciBrick displays, we should talk. (...) Looking forward to it. Thank you. (...) e (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Overcoming my size issue
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(...) k, but, it could have been really funny. ;) (...) Who! What? Share! Share! (...) I know the feeling and salute you. (...) Ok, well, there is alot to discuss here, however narrow it down for us. 1. What are we talking, size, weight, type of (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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-snip- I'll play! Mark, this is ubber cool. I myself am facinated by reworking or revisiting a project to either make it better or attain goals otherwise. The massive wheels, the gobs of details, the super cool main cabin. Wow. You say all the (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Since PDX I've been wanting to do a new rig, kind of missed the old one, (URL) So I resurrected the rig. (URL) The focus on the new rig is in field coolant flush and mecha minor repairs. As such there is a cab, a in truck shop, and a bed. On the bed (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) snip (...) Whoah! Very impressive! I'd like to bring a 'mech in for an overhaul, but even my biggest one would look pretty puny in that gantry (plus I'm guessing your facility is not equipped to reload gauss rifles and missile launchers :). (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow, cool! I like the structure around the main mech bay, makes it more like a whole facility instead of just the bay. -Tim (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Except that Eric's is waaay more detailed than anything TLC would have included. Classic Space, while nice looking, sure was kind of basic. Bob (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Eric, Love all the little details - the container, the ladders, all the figs at work - and my favorite part, the Classic Space color scheme. At the very least, it looks like it came right from a display page in the Idea Books from the 80's, (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You are out of control E. 2 Weeks?! Amazing, no matter how long (or short) a period of time it took to build. So many details...and minis running amok...and the scale...you could imprison a small child in that thing. Not that I'm suggesting that. (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow Eric, Mechs, Cranes, and Pipe wrenches! You really nailed it with this one, I love all the details you packed into there. And the ladders worked out great ;) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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heeheheh, Wow. I just might have to make a new rig to park in front of this. Love those cranes. The look is great industrial mecha extreme. Cool.... Wish I could be there to see the moonbase. Mark (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Yowsers! (As Inspector Gadget would exclaim). Thas one awe-inspiring creation... The scale impressess me, but its the sheer attention to detail that really excites... I love the classic space style, very futuristic yet, retro in a way. I am right in (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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LegoMaster, this is awesome! Wow, the sheer scale of it just blows me away! The complexity and detail is stunning! I absolutely love how you thought out the design of this; the two tiers of cranes, the hinged scaffolding, the ground workspace area, (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You certainly don't do things by halves, do you? This thing is Awesome, both in it's scale and in the details. It's like a hundred mocs in one, all held together by the largest lump of blue and grey lego I've seen in a good while. The 4x4 (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that's massive! Very nicely done. I love the shape of the first floor/support pillars. The way they curve in and back out, and the empty space between them is very very nice. Is there any sort of appreciable interior on it? Like meeting (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Jeez Eric, that's just plain massive on both size and inspiration. I've told tall tales of wanting to do something like this as an Imperial AT-AT construction yard. This is definitely the execution of those concepts put into work here. Can't (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Gang, its no secret that I love the whole Moonbase Concept. So here I am with my fourth one. I'm happy to present my latest Moonbase: (URL) Mech Bay 04>. (2 URLs) Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 04 - 1x3 48x48 Grey Base Plate Module. The Zolqwith (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) Oh yay! Thanks, I've been swamped and I'm still catching up from last week. (...) Ya, AC Pin, Kieth Goldman, and um, um, um,,,,.....um....., um....and, me! (...) feel the love. e (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Get the jokes out of the way right now. :p Ok, I saw some great mech work this weekend at the WAMALUG meeting, and I got inspired to do one of my own. I got right to work with a concept in my head, and as I tend to do, I kept building on until I had (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm just impressed that Mr. Ham has a beer gut. (...) So am I. (...) You mean they died of prolonged exposure to the "want-a-fanta" tv commercials? (...) Cool bot lenny, the evil rabbit-head reminds me of something from the Tick. I don't find (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) These are great! I particularly like the little ones. They look like really ominous versions of those automated vacuum things you can buy these days. Adrian (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks! I was uncertain as to how to do the transformations at first, but then I thought about one "Bionicle" :) I finally found a use for those old arm parts - my purchase has been justified :D Now to build the other 100 ships... :s :) (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Peter, this is really a fine collection of robots! From the small to the large, I like them all. You seem to have really mastered the joint-tech for this scale. It's also interesting how detailed and interesting your backgrounds are... you (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I recommend you take out some or all of the pieces and put in different ones, preferably in an arrangement you find more pleasing. HTH. (...) Do robots have a race, or just a production run? Do they die, or just become obsolete? No wonder Mr (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, who said Blacktron were evil? :-) If only Will Smith were facing these robots instead... Awesome!!! Spotlighted. (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I find your lack of minding the Torso disturbing. begins choke hold with mind Thanks for noticing the color grouping, as it was my first attempt for a Mladen-esque use of color. Next time I'll use actual color and not just black/dkgrey/grey. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Dear Mr. Hoffman, I strongly recommend the bow-flex to address your torso issues. This machine offers health club quality at a price anyone can afford. My pectoral muscles are so pumped from bow-flex use that I can barely type right now. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow! I just found my favorite mech(a?) ! Knight Giant is awesome! I especially like the.. welll, everything! Sooooo chubby, it looks like it would ram into anything and still get out without a scratch! Terry (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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