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(...) Thanks for the comments and suggestion, Eric! I may do instructions, it's a pretty simple design. Regarding the colors, I only have the UFO helmets in black and light gray, so that restricted my options a little. As far as I know, they never (...) (20 years ago, 26-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I don't know E...this disembodied head looks awefully mean and insidious for one of your peace-loving creations. Whats it gonna be..some mutated, atomic, biomechancial ant to stalk through train-town?! I can almost hear the sound effects from (...) (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I dig it! A series in colors, gotta love it. I like the use of those cool helmets. I think it would be great if you generated instructions for these. Any chance ? btw, question, were there any other colors that you would have tried or did try and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Glad you liked 'em, Todd. I was pleased with how some of the color schemes turned out. I will build the dropship, but it might take me a while... (20 years ago, 25-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I know something you don't know do daa...do daa I know something you don't know 'bout this bot right hurr: (URL) ^.~ - /-\ (20 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) w00t! Right as always, Lenny! Nathan Wells Formerly Admiral Wells, now working work Classic Castle as the Gaming Admin. castle. (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) "I am the amalgamation of history's greatest leaders! Destory Classic-Castle! This... I COMMAND!!!!! Hey, do I have to call Dr. Mindbender 'daddy'?" -nk (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) 'Once again'? When did it happen before? A (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Those are some well done decals, might have to print me a few once I get a printer. (...) I think Gil would agree that Serpentor could destroy Classic-Castle with one devastating swipe of his hand! COBRAAAAAAA!!!...!!!...ck*wheeez* Jamie (URL) (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I thought Gil et al would enjoy these: (URL) These were made by LegoFreak (aka Pat Morgan) of Classic-Castle fame. once again, proving that castle is better than space. -Lenny (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Andrew! Long time no see. Glad to hear from you, and thanks for the comments. As for the red cross, I actually have some stickers from the Stikfas knights (I knew those things would come in handy) that are the perfect size, and I've just (...) (20 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ::cue Comicbook Shop Guy voice:: Coolest. Non-minifig minifig. Ever. ::end voiceover:: jeremiah- hey there. glad to see you again (and where have I been? :-P ). Anywho, I wanted to comment that this thing is just so cool. Even without a red (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Leonard. I think at least a few of the joint elements have reached that status -the ball joint with axle hole for example, as well as the L-shaped limbs that date back to the Throwbot line have been used quite often by contributors to (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool suits,Kyle. especially the sand green and grey/dark red models. Go for that drop ship,dude-the suits are small enough that the ship might not have to be that big. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Kyle. I introduced with that about a year ago with my "Archangel" jet-pack on my old website-Silicon Psyche. Nice to know its simplicitcy is appreciated. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I feel a little sheepish about this reply, given that the Golem is the main focus of this MOC, but the building trick I'm taking away from your post is D'kareth's sidearm! I've always wondered what to do with that UFO part, and your solution (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, thanks for the good grade, Lenny, it's cool to have you respond to one of my MOCs! I really have had a lot of fun with these power suits--they're simple enough that you can try several variations on colors and add-ons without running out (...) (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This whole project just reeks of fun! These little mecha just really snap! I love the possability each of these have. The team reminds me of old Voltron episodes. I'd love to see a comic or something similiar about these characters. Color (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The cool things kids do with Bionicle these days. Somehow I sense an immenient future when Bionicle pieces are officially 'accepted' within AFOL groups. MOCs like yours are simply too cool to not recognize what a cool theme Bionicle has been (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, all. I adapted my power armor design in four other variations, and built a whole power-armor squad. I've been reading Battletech novels, and I just read Heinlein's "Starship Troopers", so I invented a little backstory about a five-member (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Check out D'kareth's Medium Assault Droid Host Unit, "Golem"- (URL) the robot minifig is D'kareth- the renegade Vedraan scientist who joined the U.E.S.F.. LMKWYT, Todd (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I vote yes on the missle pod doors, I think they're cool. I like the way you hinged the front of the mech, it not only allows access, but the hinge joints break up squared corners in the torso. I just wish the top set of hinges were light gray (...) (20 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey N-Dog. Thanks for the werdz. I didnt have this made at the time of the meetings. I have a sister model of this one now too. Its a blue variant also Robotech influenced. I kinda like the covers though. It keeps it Robotechish. If I could (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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A new round of Mecha has been added to the Lego Mecha Hall of Fame. Updated Mecha additions were awarded to the following Members! (21 URLs) The Founders of the LMHoF honor your achievements. We welcome these fine additions to the hall. Feel free to (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I "found" the time, because the creations are the source of my income. I have had food stuck to my Lego, I have slept on pieces without knowing it and when you-know-what is scored solely off of meeting during exhibits and shows, the answer is (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Oh man thanks, I feel I should have taken better pics now! I'm glad you got the impression I tried to convey. (...) Right on, Mech Bay 7 is yet to come! e (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well done, F-Dog. I especially like the fact that you have a cockpit and very poseable, usable legs in such a compact design. This one wasn't at the last meeting - bring it next month, so I can break yet another one of your creations in my (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey...Fradel popped his own cherry and finally posted. Cool Mecha...I'm not really hip to the standards of articulation and building techinique of the genre, but I like what I see. Nice work. With some tips from the masters in this field (...) (20 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Luke would've been in so much trouble... (URL) The (URL) Wampa> was built for the ESB scenes with borrowed designs from the Mecha MOCs. Specific details on the joints, arms and fingers can easily be recognized as such. I don't know whose original (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Kyle. I was thinking water-spider when I built it, thus only four legs. (...) I try to keep my stuff as clean as possible. That's about the only thing I can say as far as a style. I think I'm going to rebuild this model. I'm nowhere (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi guys. This is the other mecha I've been working on. The MSM-01, missile support mecha was developed to add a longer range, hardhitting punch for other mecha in combat such as UPMs. The dual missile pods are each capable of firing laser guided (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Kyle. Yeah, the feet seem to be a fav from what I notice. I got the idea of that heavy feet/boot look from the battloids in Southern Cross and Veritech Alpha battloids from Mospeada. They certainly help for balance when I'm posing them. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi David. Can I call ya Dave? Thanks for the comments. I may just pick up a Gasaraki DVD cause I'm hearing it mentioned a lot now. Your hard suits rock, btw. I tried something like a hard suit some time back but that anime look evades me...so far. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, I like the feet. I've never tried to do flexing toes. That's an interesting solution. (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I had to grin when I realized your hardsuit had more appendages than your spider mech! I still love that hardsuit, that thing kicks @$$... I like the Z748 too, it's low slung, and I like the forward lean you gave it. You accomplished the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks E. I've got some other ideas I want to put down. Trying to figure out things is both fun and frustrating. I'm gonna have to stock up on parts now as I've caught the mecha fever. Fradel (20 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Fradel, welcome. (...) Me too. I have been a huge fan of the concept for a loooong time. (...) You have captured that urban look very well. They remind me of GASARAKI TAs (...) Those are great. I would have thought that those parts would be (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -Snip- Ohhh! Ahhhh! werd. (...) Cool for like jump jets and metal wing configs, awesome. (...) These guys are like the duo of rough and tumble close quarter brawlers. "force blade" wow. The feet are great. I see lots of cool techinques to make (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Mladen. Thanks for the kind words. I'm no stranger to your work so it means a lot. I've heard of the anime you speak of but only watched the last 40 mins of the second Patlabor movie. I'd love to try other colors but I'm kinda locked into (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Dan. I've got quite a backlog of mocs to take pics of. I'm such a slave to procrastination. I've just finished another mech and plan to post that soon too. Just let me know what meeting you plan on attending and I'll bring my stuff. (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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 - (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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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| | 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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(...) 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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| | 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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(...) "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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| | Re: Best Mecha & Bionicle Awards Brick Fest 2004 (My Report)
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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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