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Hey Fradel, For a first try at mecha this is excellent. I like the size of these mecha; they're scaled like some of the more imodesti mecha from anime such as Patlabor, Gasaraki and, VOTOMS. The accessories and weapons you included are very nice as (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 06
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(...) e, how do you find the time???!!! it seems you kick out new stuff faster than you can say "biomechanical bricks" (o.k. it actually took me awhile to say that). nevertheless, the speed at which your mind and hands work astounds me. do you eat, (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: UPMX Urban Parol Mecha - Experimental
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(...) These are pretty cool Fradel. Next, post the fighters you had at brickfest, those were cool, and I want to see em. This month's wamalug meeting escaped me, but I am going to try and make one if there is one during my winter break. Glad you're (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi guys. This is my first mecha and first post. I've been a fan of mecha since I was a kid and have enjoyed looking at everyone's creations for years. I figured I'd give it a go myself. Pics can be found here. (URL) guys were designed for the narrow (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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After seeing Nakany's machinen krieger quadruped I decided I had to try my hand at one. Alas, my model doesn't even come close his, but it was still a fun little build. I'm not completely satisfied with it yet. I think the legs might be too long and (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 06
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(...) snip (...) Eric, I've enjoyed your entire series of mech bays, and number six is certainly no exception. I love the red and light gray color scheme. It reminds me of a giant classic Space display I saw once (probably so long ago it might still (...) (20 years ago, 12-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Little Spatula Bot
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That color scheme makes it look like it could be an M-tron mech (one of my favorite Space subthemes). There's a wonderful slection of parts in there too. (20 years ago, 11-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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The Count has built a Little Bot! (URL) by You!>> (URL) Count Spatula 2004 (URL) Build-a-Bot by Eric Sophie e (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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| | Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 06
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Moonbase Module - (URL) Mech bay 06> The Little Red Bot 0201 is docked on stand by. Features: (2 URLs) The Mech Bay sits on 1 48x48 base plate. It has one West corridor connection. (2 URLs) A crew of three and a service bot keep LRB0201 ready to (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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(...) It might be a bit more stable due to its smaller stature but probably not much. BTW, athough I have'nt bought the Titan XP, from looking at the pics that I've seen so far, it likely owes what stability it has to the built-in "limiters" behind (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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(...) Hey, that's a clean design. I like your use of the new joints; I wonder, though, how stable it is. I bought the Titan XP and built the main mecha; it is way too large for those joints, IMO. Your mecha is a little smaller, and not so bulky. I (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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(...) Thanks, Kyle. In the next day or so, I'll add pics that shed more light on the hand, foot, ankle, gun, and saber designs. (...) When I started the project, I was aiming for something along the lines of the less flashy, more practical military (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PA005A
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(...) Thanks MP. I cannot makeup my mind about which one I like better. Both have qualities I like so I have been trying to integrate them. I just could not wait to show off some of the weapons so I said what the heck! (...) Agreed, I love the way (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) True. I think I will be posting some exploded images of how it all comes together (...) Thanks. I have to get my hands on Appleseed 4, I would like to see the rifle you mentioned. On another note, I did some reaserch on the Appleseed 2004 (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow Kevin, thanks. (...) Thanks again. (...) Well, I am thinking of doing just that since a few people have sent me emails asking for the instructions. I wish I could MLCAD it put the masks are not available as far as I can tell. Pics should (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks E. Sometimes I wish I could be a kid again with a whole bunch of these guys. I can a least imagine as you said. See ya! (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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Nice juggs, Todd! There's something solidly reassuring about the single brick widths you have running around and around your mecha. Very smooth. Keep it up! -Teddy (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PA005A
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I just went through the set of shhwweet pics. Great Photos! The scale and clarity of design bring you to a place where these suits are used and the fun can be imagined. Thank you. e (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: PA005A
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(...) If this was sold as a set, I would buy it in an instant. If instructions were sold, I would buy them in an instant. If you just gave out the instructions, you'd be my hero. ~Kevin Oh and I still like the original better ;) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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(...) I know this was mainly a "big joint" showcase project, but I really like the hand design, specifically the part the fingers are mounted on. I can't remember ever seeing that before. Overall, it's a really interesting mix of Battletech and (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PA005A
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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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| | Re: PA005A
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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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| | PA005A
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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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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | Re: Tanks or Power Armor
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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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| | Re: Tanks or Power Armor
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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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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | Re: "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | "Juggernaut" Medium Assault Mecha
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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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| | Inquisition MOC: Crusader hardsuit
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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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| | Re: New MOC: BubbleGum Crisis Hardsuit Mk II
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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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| | Re: New MOC: BubbleGum Crisis Hardsuit Mk II
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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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| | Re: A taste of the east, or, the Korean Lugnet
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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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| | Re: New MOC: BubbleGum Crisis Hardsuit Mk II
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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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