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(...) DOOO...OOOD!!! DUUUUUUUDE DOOOD DUUUDE DUDE! DOOOOOOD! (...) Dude! (...) Duuuuuuude. (...) Ohhhhh dude! (...) Duuu...uuude. (...) Oh my, this is both hilarious and wildly cool at the same time! I can't get over it. The way you made this thing (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome! Oh so you made this one modular. Should be cool for interchangability. I recognize most of the parts, but I look forward to new pictures, I can't make out some of the details. Also, be sure to check the size that the camera is taking (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yes, they flop around a lot to the sides. I used part (URL) 2476>, FYI. (...) Yeah. Good suggestion nonetheless. (...) Thanks again. (URL) Mladen Pejic> (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It worked. How free is the movement on those autocannon-- do they tend to flop around, or are they pretty stable in train? (...) I don't know, you might be able to do something with the Technic Driving Ring Extension...in dark grey on the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I smell a challenge. Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Here I introduce the Botzors, which are just like Bots, but have a different name. Featured is the Sculptor-Bot, the Star Ranger RocketBot named "Roxor", another blue/grey bot that just looks cool, and Chromum, the 3vil sidekick of Jr.Marshal (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Soren! Yeah, I originally did think of an asymmetrical design but I knew I'd mess it up somehow. I like to keep things simple, so I always opt for symmetry. (...) Thanks again. (...) Well, I've noticed your use of colours nicely (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm, I like it. Your usual attention to detail shows, the "icing" on this one is very nice. I think you missed the boat on the general shape though; this design begs for some asymmetry in weapons placement. Otherwise, a nice addition to your (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. For some reason I've been feeling the urge to build small. (...) Maybe. Right now I'm thinking I'll just build an adapter for the cargo racks. Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) But does it make your pants tight? :). (...) Thank you. (...) Well, I just borrowed Bruce Lowell's sphere. In my defense, the interior is original, but it wasn't really me. (...) Thanks again. I made a bunch for Brickfest; hopefully we'll see (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Excellent work yet again, this has attitude just standing there ! The different poses exhibit textbook EB personality, though with the rearview, you missed the chance for a 'Jennifer Love Hewitt patented over the shoulder moment.' Not that JLH (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Heh, this is why I love reading your replies LFB, you get the reasoning behind the design! Yes, the "head" was originally a dull block, until I started fiddling around trying to make it "sexier". :-) Too bad LEGO doesn't make pieces that are (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Allister, you're on a roll lately. How tall is this mech (counting the hat of course)? It looks huge. Epaulets, overcoat buttons, the big hat, the granite jaw, the poses, there's just so much going on. Cool. If it's EB, though, it's going to (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Kyle! The GITS-style toes are something I've really wanted to incorporate into all my multiped mecha, but haven't due to lack of initiative. (...) I see what you're saying. The upper portion of the legs bug me a bit too. Guess I should (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip pic (...) Welcome to .mecha, "The Beef". I remember seeing Ron and Randy's Battletech/Lego site for the first time-it's what got me started making mechs with Lego. It looks like you have some cool piece usage on the "Blood", but it's kind (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Niiiice. I see the influence of your last multilegged mech, in the square body plan, but I absolutely LOVE that red chin sensor turret! The shape is so organic but so, well, square that the net effect is very pleasing on the eye. I also like (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mladen Pejic wrote: snipped the pic (...) Good to have you back! I love the feet--they really do remind me of a Fuchikoma. And I can always count on you to make your mechs well armed. Awesome classic dark gray color scheme. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip pic (...) snip pic (...) I agree with Mladen about the weapon firing effect, sweet! This is a very cool adaptation for the sphere design. You really have great design solutions for super-small limbs. Any chance that someday we'll see a (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Ah, it's always good to see mecha from Soren. I always get that Christmas-y feeling of joy... Soren, I really like this whole "spherical-mecha" idea, very Japanese, very! I give you extra props for actually succeeding with it; I myself could never (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Click on Image I'm back after a little diversion... It's feels so good posting about an MOC again. This mecha is a little bit of everything; part GITS fuchikoma, part Soren-ish colour usage and detailing, and part real-life AFV. Enjoy! (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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