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(...) snip This is pretty cool, David. The two kinds of mechs I'd like to see in person are really compact ones, like yours, and really big ones, like Eric's. In other words, the extremes of scale are the ones hardest to "get" through pics. I agree (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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At first glance this "production" version of the PA005 didn't appeal to me as much as the original "prototype". However, after looking at it for a while, I like this suit just as much! :-) I'm really amazed at how everything is so compact and that (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Due to the influx of different Interstellar Alliance citizens to the Marine Core, Tieran R&D was tasked with the development of a Power Armor that could handle varied life support systems. This resulted in the creation of PA005A. (URL) Please click (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Mladen. BTW, I really looking foward to seeing your future mecha using the new joint elements. I think you could build one that's a little lighter than mine -not so top heavy. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) As far as "the dozen or so most powerful militaries" today, it is them that have all (or most of) the ABC-weapons and mines, and the only treaties I'm awere of has been ones designed to prevent others from getting them, or scrapping outdated (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) With a particular hostile environment like a planet uninhabitable by humans, infested with nanorobots designed to gnaw off skinn or armour (or other ABCN-weapons), or swarms of assasinationdrones, in urban theaters, think Mogadisho. I don't (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Excellent mecha Todd! I like the proportions and the overall clean design. That colour scheme is truly yours and it works well for this mecha. Nicely done. MOCs like this gives me the urge to build. :-) Keep up the good work Todd. (URL) Mladen (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Your kind words are much appreciated, Eric. And thanks again for going to the trouble of posting a preview shot on the main page here- I still have'nt figured out how to embed images into my posts. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I tried using one at the waist but the torso was too heavy to allow for it. Nice work there, and that sword is (...) Thanks Paul. I was very pleased with the saber- and I finally found a good use for trans-lime green rocket fin pieces and (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Travis. Yeah, the torso is very BattleTech-ish. But the arms and legs draw inspiration from Macross and Gundam. (...) In a few places but it more older grays than not, except for the joints and parts of the gun and saber Later, Todd (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yeah those joint are nice, I replaced the knee, waist and shoulder joints in my gundam with them and now its even better. Nice work there, and that sword is pretty darn cool.I only wish they made those joints in more colors though.... (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow, I too have been experimenting with those new joints, but have yet to build anything like this. I know it's a Mecha but this MOC screams BattleTech to me, I love it. Especially the inside-the-sholder Missiles. Awesome work. One question, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Whoooo hooo! I'm down with that. Its got your signiture style, fo sho! Nice! Cool hands, I like the proportions of the Mecha. Really nice colors too. Thanks! (URL) e (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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After nearly a month of trail and error, I've managed to build a decently sized mecha with the new clicking ball and socket elements from this summer's wave of Designer sets. Check out the "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha- (URL) At 10.75 inches (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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When the (URL) Galactic Inquisition> runs into a particularly stubborn group of potential converts, the Knights Templar are called in to employ their... less-than-subtle approach. (URL) or die.>> Major props to Daniel Rubin, first of all for opening (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) "Tonight Hurricane! I want to Hurricane! tell you I love you (Loving You) Tonight Hurricane! I want you to Hurricane! hold me once more. Touch! Burning Touch!" Cheese anime pop brought to you by Bubblegum Crisis Dude, you have captured the BGC (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, the nations that are most likely to be able to develop hover tanks are also the nations that are most likely to be able to develop anti-HT mines. Generally, they're also the same countries that will sign arms reduction treaties. Granted, (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Soren Roberts wrote: snip (...) Heh, I cheated and looked at all three hardsuits before responding. It looks like you hit upon a design that was interesting, and relatively parts-efficient, which allowed you to do variations (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The sad thing is that a lot of those sets look better than what we can find on the US market. I wouldn't be surprised if Oxfordbrick were really a subsidiary of Lego, this would allow them to release military-style sets without drastically (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Be! Agressive, Be-ing Agressive, b-e-i-n-g ~ A-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E. solo~ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy Yaaaaaaay! I'm sure Mike Patton would approve. btw, those groups shots seriously rock. Excellent work, nice experiment. e (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Frank baby, marvy. Ahh the Doombringer with new shooty things none the less. Love it. You da man. Keep on keepn' on. Thanks for sharing. I hope to share something new soon too. e (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm not too keen on the white one, even though it looks nice, but I much prefer the red and green ones. The detail is great, and the posability is awesome. Its a shame I never saw Bubblegum though...guess I'll have to check it out eventually. (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Frank Kopanitsanos wrote: snip (...) that would look if you went four wide instead of two wide, and fit a black lightsaber bar into the clips. I may try that, but I don't know if I have enough clips. (...) You really get some (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Number two, an experiment in color asymmetry. Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well, work and school have both been pressing me for time to do anything, let alone put something new together. However, over the last couple of weeks i have been building some new things with the little time i had. I also have added some pics of (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(2 URLs) These two links go to <www.brickplanet.com>, a Korean version of Lugnet or Peeron or something like that. There is not too much .space or .mecha material there, but there is that stuff there. There is a ton of Military stuff, such as: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think that number exceeds the age of the universe in seconds. BrickFest is a "mere" 496,800 minutes away! -Ted (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Cool. Perhaps I can hybridize this construction system with the rules of MechaTon. I'm looking for something easy enough for the 6-12-year kids at (URL) Philcon> to play this December -- and any adults, too. I can't trust the younger kids to (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'd like to take this opportuity to point out this year's Best Mecha Awards for (URL) Brick Fest 2004>. (URL) The SciFi: Mecha/Bionicle Room was attended by many Fest goers and was populated by some great Models. During Sunday; the day the public (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX) !
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(...) Fat Bubble Wrap. Place arms and legs in seperate baggies. Keep all details and parts you expect to fall off in baggies too. Bunch up plastic bags as an additional inpact dampener around the MOC. Include print outs of the completed Model for (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, gotcha! Added. Welcome the to the (URL) Mecha Builders List>. Thank you. Eric Sophie (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I know there's not much there yet, but you can add mine if you want. MOCpages: (URL) I don't have a cool name for my site yet... oh well, I'll worry about getting some more MOCs up there first! Or, if you prefer BrickShelf: (URL) -Adam (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Um, yeah, what Eric said. Sorry! I should have been more specific. (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I am seriously debating entering one of my more recent mecha MOCs (pics soon, schools still eating up my time...) into a state art show this winter and I was wondering what methods I could use to reinforce the Joints for shipment. It's a real (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) One word: (URL) Build-a-Bot> (URL) Specifically the Leg instructions: (3 URLs) Give that a whirl. (...) snip (...) e (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) On the (URL) "Getting Started"> page of the Mecha User Guide, there is a list of Building tips. There you can find links to different Joint Tech concepts. (...) Hope that helps! e (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ok, cool, I added your Power Suit Tribute as an example in the "Power Suits, Armor" section of the (URL) "What is Mecha?"> portion of the Mecha User Guide. Thank you! I also added your name to the Credits page. e (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote: (snip) (...) I am starting to get that picture, also the wide variety of ideas and outcomes are nearly mind boggling. (...) It's a fantastic reference and great place to pick up some inspiration. Forgive me (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay, one word..."huh?" In other words, I need a builder to explain that one or maybe link me to a pic of how they are used, thanks. (...) Thank you, I will think about that when I try another. I guess I am sort of a traditional builder at (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I know what you mean. I was blown away when I saw the first Lego mechs on the internet. Then I made some myself, and I just loved how cool they looked, despite the fact that, objectively speaking, my first ones totally sucked. (...) I've (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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