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I finally got the site updated! Nine new models, including a new medium mecha, and a new category: Fleet Support Vessels. (URL) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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Okay, now I see! Still looks hard though... hmmm... ;-) BTW cool robot! (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Now here you can see a container-to-robot example. (URL) model has a nice transforming mechanism. But it had to be in length of 11 studs instead of 12 because there are elbow hinges sticking out longitudinal... (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I noticed a lot of other peoples work! (...) we'll (...) It's okay, this way I can only guess at what the models look like close-up, which makes me wonder... wondering makes me think... thinking makes me better... hmmm... ;-) (...) could (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes, as you see the D.N.T.R.I. was there. Some others you might have already seen in the web maybe. (...) I am sorry to say but there are no images of close ups now, but some may be posted to the website if ready. The freghter was not suppose (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes, as you see the D.N.T.R.I. was there. Some others you might have already seen in the web maybe. (...) I am sorry to say but there are no images of close ups now, but some may be posted to the website if ready. The freghter was not suppose (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The answers: (...) It really was fun to gather by same interest! Now about your question: A1 Twelve gathered including me. All are lovers of robos and real world mechanics! Mostly age of 20s and 30s except a 7 year boy. (You might guess which work (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Awesome stuff Ken! Lots of examples of good color use. I also really enjoyed you very impressive freighter. Couple of questions; How many people participated in the event? Were they all from you local area? Is that yellow fluid beer? Sorry that's (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Simply amazing. I wish there were more close-ups so I could study some of the techniques used in building the mecha. I can see that I have a lot to learn in the realm of mecha building. Thanks for sharing with us, Ken! ~Mark (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW, great idea! Just yesterday I was looking through Kunimasa Fujisawa D.N.T.R.I. website, and now today I get to see them again, too cool! BTW I really like your Transforming Mecha Freighter! Is there any chance we'll get to see close-ups of each (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Sun, 30 Jul 2000 7:29:51 -0600, Ken Takeuchi wrote (in message <FyIItr.E01@lugnet.com>): (...) with us. I'll be looking at these for a long time. Thanks again! (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sorry, the transpoter is here, (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent models! And an Excellent Idea! I particularly liked seeing all the varied uses of so called "Specialty pieces" in new ways (something I always enjoy). Subarashi. Shashin o bokutachi ni miseteite, domo. Karim. (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | A mecha meeting
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I've hold a lego "mecha" fans meeting to make a chance to let model creators look at each others works and get new imaginations for next models. A very first meeting as such a limited theme. More than 10 of my net friends around Tokyo gathered and (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Gundam Mech
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(...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) ::Falls on the floor with mouth wide open. Begins to twitch every now and then:: Oh my gawd! That thing looks sooo coool! I can't wait to see what it looks like in a *real* picture! ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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WOW! WOW! WOW! And I haven't even seen it in detail, now that's really impressive! I really can't wait to see more! (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Sweet Mecha!!!!!!! Now just when are we gonna be able to see it with out the aid of radar and heat visuals?? Hurry! We want more pics! BTW great start! --Kyle (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Gundam Mech
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I'm not quite ready to post because I'm moving, but there is quite bit of Gundam talk right now. I was planning on a whole back story. Anyway I made a Gundam, however, the only picture right now is from another mech's radar. So here's a little peek. (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen the anime "Tenchi Muyo!"?
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(...) a (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yup. From Animenation.com: "They will by showing anime movies every friday afternoon starting Friday, Oct. 20th. Reportedly, the first movie will be Gundam: Endless Waltz." In addition: "Toonami will be trying to acquire or has just acquired (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen the anime "Tenchi Muyo!"?
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(...) and join room ' BrickLUG Chat '. my name is Randy1385 and jeff's is AuldDrgn. (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Has anyone seen the anime "Tenchi Muyo!"?
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It has some great space stuffin it; included some organic ones. Also there is a bit of mecha in the series. Its on Cartoon Network at 6:00 west coast time. Later- John Aronson (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Building Gundams
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(...) (bottom (...) lego (...) I'm (...) parts (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sorry, I rushed too much... BTW John I'm amazed by all of your wicked mecha models, expecially your Gear M-REX!!! Sweet!!! Also check out Karim Nassar's amazing Ryu: (...) other (...) and (...) that (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Building Gundams
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So.. MOC Vicyory Striker doesn't count as being Gundamish, even though I have elements of it directly lifted from GundamWing? See it again here:(URL) yes.. I have fixed the colors on it and will update soon, in its new form it starts to resemble a (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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So.. MOC Vicyory Striker doesn't count as being Gundamish, even though I have elements of it directly lifted from GundamWing? See it again here:(URL) yes.. I have fixed the colors on it and will update soon, in its new form it starts to resemble a (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, good luck to you, I've been wanting to make a Gundam out of legos for awhile now, I just have no pieces... I'm expecting pictures from you! =P -- Andrew (25 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Z.O.O.T. Suit
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Thanks! ~Mark (25 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *Jeez, touchy, touchy!* :) Yeah. Sorry about that. I was in a hurry to get to work today and should have renders on brickshelf soon, even as soon as tonight. (25 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: kirbachuk - rock raiders mech
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thanks to sproat and mladen for the compliments! sproat, if you are seriously thinking about buying the rock raider sets now is the perfect time (utah shopko stores are clearing these out!!) ..joseph g (...) to (...) people (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow! A Bunch of Numbers! *sigh* Could you render it for those of us who don't have a CAD program? ~Mark (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Z.O.O.T. Suit
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Hey- go check it out! (URL) The Z.O.O.T. (Zeller Omni-Ops Tracer) Suit is becoming the staple command unit on the battlefields of the Federated Moons. Armed with only a single medium pulse laser and two EMP concussion grenades, The ZOOT Suit is (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Got Mech?
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alex- thanks for the input- yeah the bpt is my favorite and i'm kinda bummed because one of the coolest aspects didn't come out in the pics. like i said, its a two person tank- the rear pilot (rio and gunner) has a really cool entry system that is (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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randy- thanks for the input, glad you liked the models. yeah, the whole sagging joints issue is a tough one. the technic black "friction pins" i've noticed come in two "strengths"- look closely at them and you'll see- some have "ribs" that run the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yeah, Mark's right, you gotta use yellow. I would also suggest using a L-CAD program like Mark said, but I personally think you could pull it off just by using regular yellow plates, tiles, even antenna. Here are some micro-fig Gundam models by (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Really, your only option is to use yellow. There really aren't enough gold parts to make this work very well, and I'll be very disappointed if you paint your Lego. I suppose you could build the thing using one of the Lego CAD programs and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Sith Infiltrator 7151 Alternative Model
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At my local Wal*Mart they have photo disks, photo CD's and online storage. I looked ino this one day and you get low resoulution images for 3$ on a disk, high resoulution images on a CD for 7$!!!! Too expensive. But then they have online storage (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.publish)
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| | Building Gundams
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Hey guys, havn't posted here in a while. Actually...havn't done much lego at all lately, with nothing interesting to buy (it's all crap) and doing other things (like Anime). Recently I picked up a few Gundam Wing model kits and was inspired to build (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Spaceworld v. 1.0
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(...) Actually, I feel very strongly about hosting the space station. Now, to con the builders into giving us instant publicit- err, uhh... I meant to Politely ask the builders to allow us to be a hub for their work, thereby , promoting cooperation (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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