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Frank, I was looking through your Brickshelf Gallery again, and I gotta say that the (URL) "Jugde"> really is one of my favs, of yours. (URL) It really is interesting and the construction is off the hook! e (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Dave, I don't think they're from any official sets. I got them from a Red Letter Days event at Legoland Windsor some time ago. The parts were in a selection of sweepings from the model shop floor. Pete (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ooooo, cool! Where did you pick up those nifty pieces in dark grey? Hinge Bar 2 with 3 Fingers and Top Stud (2433): (URL) Minifig Signal Holder (3900): (URL) I see a couple of 'em on BrickLink I guess... were these released in an actual set? (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Some nice pics in the front - older crappy pics in the back. His arms used to have an extra degree of rotational motion, but the heavy forearms had difficulty being supported, so I went with better looking shorter upperarms with better (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Eric. The joints do somewhat allow for larger, more stable mecha creations. However, TLG could expand on the new joint systems potential by designing 3 or 4 more elements- such as a 4x4 plate with a click-pin on the bottom for a torso (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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It does not really look like a spide to me...definetly some kind of hellish mechanized insect thought. Great MOC, I'd love to see it consuming a minifig to give it some scale. I think my favorite detail is the cranium/face...its very expressive for (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Lot's of iddy biddy pieces form the spider bot. I like it. The front and looks very cool, as does the legs and greebs. Welcome to the Mecha Builders List! e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Fradel, werd. The Record and Play unit is found in the heart of this set: [LEGOSet 4095] I purchased the set at the North West Brick Con in 2003. I gave the green parts to Brick Frenzy as a gift and kept the R&P component. The unit can (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Andrew, it was nice having you over during construction. Thank you for the sorting help. I'm swamped. (...) Ha ha ha, I call it the RG Mech. That is the name of its soul. (...) thanks brokie. e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like the size Mecha these joints lend themselves too. Your "experiments" are fun to see and have a recognizble style. Nice work. I really like the colors. e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Jeff, another fine job. Once again, I enjoy seeing the form you come up with. I look past the connections to the core of the design. I like it. e (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Eric. What exactly is a record and play unit? The name sounds like a camera but i guess its some kind of motor? BTW, if cherubs had a demon counterpart, this would be it. F (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) E, I have to agree with what has been said here. The overall form and once again attention to minute details is astounding. It was a sheer pleasure to see this thing evolve during its construction (merci monsieur ;-). I know I told you how I (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, it shouldn't be there. I only spotted it after I took the photos...the pain of the bley thing just isn't going to go away, is it? (...) I'll see what I can do. My camera is pretty rubbish though. (...) Feel free, Andrew, I'd be (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pete - I dig this lil' bugger (bad pun intended ;-)! I am drawn to the leg construction and the overall spindly design. I like your choice of parts for the head...quite innovative use of "fangs". I also think the color scheme is great...but I (...) (20 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Jeff. I think I may have finally come up with a hand design on par with Karim Nassar's minifig-leg fist (Though his has a stronger grip) But seriously (...) P.S. The head design on your Orbital Boost Frame is just too sweeet! Smart use (...) (20 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Todd, I like the overall chunkyness to this one. My favorite part though is the hands. They're simple and effective. I think I have hand envy. But seriously I think that Lego should put out a set like this one. I would buy it over the (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Dave, A fellow Micronaut! I still collect Micronauts and Microman. The new fig's articulation is AWESOME! They're selling them at Suncoast Video if you are interested. You should check out this place for even more Microman action: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) happened (...) was (...) Right on! Micronauts are definitely one of my fave-raves from my childhood. Jeff, have you ever been to: (URL) often go here just to bathe in the warm and fuzzy waters of nostalgia. I had quite a bid of Micronauts as a (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for liking my stuff even though you don't like Bionicle. I just happened into it before I got into the system stuff. The reason I was drawn to it was because it reminded me of the Micronauts I had as a kid. It has a simple robotic (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah Goldie, I think his back "moobs" are because of the excessive G-forces while boosting in orbit.:-P Yeah, those meat hooks I'm gonna do something about those b-yotches. I resign my membership in the LMHOF until I fix them. Thank you. Jeff (...) (20 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) you and i think alike. we both used the click hinges in our moc's. i used the alpha team hinges on almost everything except for the elbows. i almost used the new bley ones, but they would've clashed with the other bricks. they seem to fit well (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) you know it! that's why i chose an rgm to build--they don't have all the frill that other gundams have, rather they look more simplistic like military vehicles do. jason (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Fradel. The only reason the minifig torsosare there is because I couldn't find enough of another piece I wanted to use. It's the only good thing that came about because of lack of pieces on this model. -Brayton (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) thanks. it does not have a cockpit due to the fact that it is too large for microfig and too small for minifig. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Paul. Working with both light grays can be a royal pain at times but it does give it sort of a battle-worn feel to it. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Very nice mecha, Jason. BTW, does it have a cockpit? Later, Todd (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The mix of bley and Classic Grey looks interesting, at least in the photos. He's really nicely proportioned too. Well done. Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Back in it indeed. Epic work Jeff, but why is it wearing its bra backward? Put those winnebagos on the front-side where they belong! And those hands...how could you even post those meat-hooks...a disgrace...a child could do better...Sophie (...) (20 years ago, 6-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks. usually, making the head takes forever, but somehow this one came together rather quickly. unlike my rotgeist, the head looks more proportional, while at the same time has that gundam look (without the lame yellow antenna on its (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) looks like we've both been away for awhile. i'm gonna level with you: i have never been a big fan of bionicle. i think it's a great idea and i can see why so many people are drawn to it. but most of the creations i see on brickshelf look (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Erik. The ankles are a bit wobbly. (...) Its supported by two 2x1 tiles and stays in place easily. It looks odd how there is nothing under it. Also, since. (...) Yeah, the back of the head is somewhat boxy but the front looks ok, (...) (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Nice mech, Andrew! Ingenious name, by the way. I love the legs. They seem very sturdy, are they? The use of both new and old gray gives it a kind of 'been in a wreck but has been fixed' persona. Making me think it has survived many a battle, which (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Check out my latest experiment with the new clicking ball and socket hinges, the "Spartan"- (URL) this one, unlike my "Juggernaut" design, I left the hinges exposed for the sake of lightness and used the Alpla Team socket bricks at the shoulders and (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Jason, Nice! The proportions are awesome! The head is soooo tight. I think that the soul of any mech is the head. This one's got soul! Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah the hands are wanting. I will take pics of the back, although he can't stand up very well due to his...b..b..backpack. Thought I was gonna say balls huh? Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Mark. I just threw together the hands and left them like that and never looked back. They do have the appearance of fists but leave you wanting more...maybe thumbs. I don't know. I might try something else. (...) Yes! I'm the first with (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Do I have to post this on Howardstern.com??? I don't think the FCC will allow MOCs of this nature. It is crude and indecent!! Ha! Jeff BTW he is 14 inches erect including the balls...thankyouverymuch. (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude. I love RGM's! They're the unsung grunts of UC. F (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Allister. I'm just trying to keep up with you guys!! Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey dude. It's a line(with different variations) often used in war/military sci-fi movies. If you ever watch the Dirty Dozen, Donald Southerland character says something like it when he poses as a general during a unit inspection. I think it (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Sweet Mother of Nuggetrons!. I just noticed the blue fig torsos. You could make a pretty wicked gothic version if you used solid minifigs like on Steve Decraemer's Cathedral. Much love yo. F (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow, I just checked the sidebar, and we've got spider walkers from Brayton and Allister, Jason's Gundam, and now your Orbital Boost Frame. That's a sidebar with plenty of coolness. I think the head, chest and waist are the real highlights, (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I don't know where that line's from! It sounds so familiar, but I just can't place it. (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, C. L. GunningCook wrote: Snip (...) Thanks. Great use of Doc Ock 'hands' & ribbed tubing. I hadn't thought of the Doc Ock hands, but they would look much better on my mico version instead of the wrenches. Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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(...) thanks, bro. the legs were the first component i worked on. in fact, the whole creation was built around the legs. it took awhile to come up with the right shape. my first attempt was a couple of years ago and its failure led to my "rotgeist". (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) wow! to be compared to the "great one" is a tremendous compliment (i know, it only REMINDS you of gla's style, but let me bask in the moment)! as for cleanliness, this is the first successful "studless" creation i've done. as for building (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Eric. On small stuff like this I prefer to put in as much detail as possible. Anywhere something can be attached I try and fill it. I'm not as happy with the colors. I think they're a little too sporadic, this due to the fact that I'm (...) (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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This thing is beautiful. Your style reminds me of Gla-gla. Very clean, studless, and semi-greebly. Hurry up and build something else. -Brayton (20 years ago, 5-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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dooooode, that is fantastic! Wow, the head is very very nice. The chest uses those wedge plates to advantage. The parts on the ankles are very cool. In fact the look and feel of the entire leg structure is very pleasing. The feet are well done. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Links for the Mech Expo page appreciated. (URL) Mech Expo> Mecha Exhibitions and Shows e Curator .build.mecha (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very cool "micro" B-9 you have there Jeff, sort of funny you posted that, must be "Lost in Space week", because I just uploaded my minifig B-9 (URL) See the rest of the cast of (URL) Lost in Space here> By the way, I'm working on a much larger (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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(...) Funny, because when I looked at the pics, I thought the hands were done rather cleverly. I'd never think to do that and I thought it simulated fists nicely. Overall shape of the mech is outstanding too. I like the balls on the back too. You (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What kind of defensive capabilites does it have to protect the family jewels? And how tall is that mech fully erect? F (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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They look pretty enough Commander. However, the question still stands. Can they get the job done? PS. God I love using that line. F (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That thing's got balls! (It had to be said). As usual, you set the standard for Bionicle mecha, and set it very high. cheers, Allister (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Guys, I'm back in it. I haven't posted in a while because I moved and had my stuff in boxes but not any more. Here's my latest: (URL) name is homage to my two favorite video games. Omega Boost and Zone of the Enders: Second Runner. And BTW, I (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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just a flash of inspiration: (URL) kind of a "Danger, Will Robinson!" look. Jeff (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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(...) thanks! the color scheme was a last-minute decision. it originally had the traditional blue chest w/red highlights while the rest was gray. but since my gunjin had that same color scheme (and i really am getting tired of it), i decided to go (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I give it two big thumbs up (Lenny-style). It's BIG! The head looks great, love the tight color scheme, the prone firing pose, the rifle with an actual trigger (like your Eva's pistol), the lack of unsightly studs, I could go on, but I gotta (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ahh...very good point, my man. don't want him to look darn-near decapitated, do we? (...) correct. (...) another good point. gundam gm's actually have small shoulders. however, i've always been a big-shoulder kinda guy. i suppose they resemble (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I liked the chain guns, if not a tad oversized, (if the body were to match those guns it'd work, but then wieght is always an issue isn't it?) I thought the big gun on the back might be better served if replaced with a head. Especially when I (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) These Pics suck? I enjoyed muchily. They are fine, really. The mecha is however beautiful. I appreciate the posability and positionaniblity, from standing to prone. Very nice. Neck motion was particuraily interesting for me. I wonder though if (...) (20 years ago, 4-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) well, sort of. i had to stiffen the click hinges by placing some metal wire between the plastic tabs (which is a reversible process, by the way). i also had to add a couple of 1x1 clips on top of the ankle guards to keep the model from tipping (...) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow it is very well done. I especially like the head and ankle guards. I also see we come to same idea of using red wedge 2 x 6 for the foots. Does it stand stably on those click hinges? You should have cross-posted to announce.moc. I almost (...) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) oh, stop...i'm blushing! it's an honor hearing that from the master of the powered armor. (...) you know, i've been contemplating that for awhile. i've checked other gm shields like this one and they seem to be the same proportion as this one, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey great job Jason. (...) Well, the pictures are good enough to see how it is put together so its all good I say. (...) I keep toying with the idea of buiding a gundam just for fun, especially when MOCs like yours make it look so good. (...) Sure (...) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i finally got to take pics and post them for my new mecha (sorry they suck--i took them during two different times of the day and i am still trying to get used to photoshop). anyway, i decided to finally make a gundam. "gunjin" was my first attempt, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) A smack-free post. I'm honoured ;) "those legs... stand out" hur hur. Very punny. The legs you see weren't the original final design. I built one I though I was happy with and ordered 56 1x2 ladder brackets to make the rest of them. I only (...) (20 years ago, 1-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Plus I used 79,002 left monkey arms and 65 front end buckets from the Back Hoe and 2 2" hoes, and 48 bicylces, all the seed parts and it has Moonbase connections. (...) Thank you, makes an ugly Mech huh? (...) Heck ya, I took his stuff and his (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Red. Red Brick. Red Bricks in robot. (...) The gavel was struck! It shall be. Make it so. (...) Thank you, thumbs too! (...) Sure is ugly, right? (...) Yes, I will. (...) Thanks Janey! (...) e "Blue Bricks" (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Rubino! Long Tyme (TM) no hear! I heard you were working on an epic creation. How have you been? Thanks for the feedback. The word proboscii didn't go through my head. Funny because that's just what they are! e (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LOL, that's a riot. (...) I think I'll make a vid clip at my Art Show this weekend. (...) Thank you. (...) Cool, I try. Sure is an ugly bot though, right? (...) oh man, I had no good inspiration for the name. Really its just a sort of working (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Jah-son, I don't often re-do a robot, so this was fun to do. Really though it seems smaller to you? It's not though. It's bigger, taller and has thumbs! LOL! (...) I should do that. Funny thing I noticed about the Record and Play unit. (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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-snip- great post - excellent write up. Wow, the sheer amount of parts on this thing is staggering. Yikes. You used some excellent parts at the tips of the legs on the feet. That really is a choice part for the job of the toe spike. I think its (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brayton Orchard wrote: snip (...) I think it looks super cool. I like the colors and it looks like it has lot's of mechanical stuff with all the greebs. Very cool. I think the feet are cool and I like how you used those parts (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The stuff I saw was in an H. R. Giger retrospective book that I got as a gift. If you Google "H. R. Giger Alien concept art" you'll get a bunch of links you can check out if you're interested. His work has been described as "Biomechanical", (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nice work, Allister. I agree with Mladen about the "head" not being sleek enough, although after looking at the interior I guess it was more difficult to work around than it looks at first. Those legs still look grouse, even if they do render (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I shudder in fear, I think it would take the combined firepower of every mech I've ever built to bring this monstrosity down. You've really accomplished a lot of the Mladen cues on the MAAP-210, like the studlessness, the tight color scheme, (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks a lot Kyle. Do you have a link for some of that Alien concept art? I'd love to see it. I went with a different stance because I felt that the original stance wasn't right proportionally with the body.(Not to mention it was insanely (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I appreciate the feedback Lenny. I was thinking hoof when I built the feet, and yes, crushing the occasional minifig is always a plus. -Brayton (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Keith. I'm kinda partial to the main gun myself. It just sort of fell into place. As far as being a combination of Mladen and Soren's stuff, you hit the nail on the head. That's all my MOC's are really, just amalgations of other (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip I've really enjoyed your innovative piece usage on your power suit and Z series. It reminds me of the art of H.R. Giger, who did the original concept art for the alien in the movie Alien. I miss the feet and the water-strider stance of (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Very cool, Eric. I've always liked red and dark gray together, and you finally found a good use for those trans green quarter domes from the Space Police II theme, not to mention those darn leg parts from the Insectoids theme, plus all (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Howdy Howdy. NWBrickCon is about a month away and the Mech(a) table needs your support! Planning on bringing a mech or two or more, let me know so that I can have the table space to make your presentation as good as it can be. I perfer if you (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon) !
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(...) (Snip) (...) MMMMMMMM, red mecha..... Nicely done! The wings are incredible and the judicial use of trans green really adds to the overall design. The leg placement is compact and efficient looking but by far, my favourite part are his hands (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) God Mladen, just rip out poor Allister's heart and poor salt on the wound. Its these sorts of insults that make Lugnet no more fun. haha. just kidding. i actually see the difference you're raising, between the KV-2 and the T-34. I'm sure I (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That turret is pure genius! So organize and industrial all at the same time. I also really like the clunky feet - i can see these being used as weapons and crushing little infantry men running about. Really good stuff man! I'm gonna haveta (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Eric love this design! The insect theme comes through strong with the six legs, compound looking green eyes, and wings to boot. The head as usual is epic with the twin proboscii mouthparts reminding me of a moth's feeding apparatus. Ryan (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Brayton, my man, I can't believe nobody has responded to this....what a kick-a@# mecha! That main-gun with all the hoses and action rocks...actually the whole thing rocks. The minifig torsos on the legs are a nice touch. If one of Mladen's mecha (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oh and I would also like to say that I like how your crew is wearing similar headgear to mine. Nice touch, Allister. ;-) (URL) Mladen Pejic> (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Nicely done Allister. You stay true to your word. I like that. :-) I think you did an excellent job overall. In fact, some of the things, like the Technic leg joints look like an improvement over my almost fanatical use of click-joints. I'm sad to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like it... I like it alot. I think you deffinately captured some of the style of Mladen's mechs, but still made it your own. I have been thinking about making a multi-legged mech for awhile, but you guys keep raising the bar. The only thing (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Allister this is the coolest mech I've seen in a while. You've really done a great job capturing the Mladen-esque multi-legged walker thing. All the details are good, but those legs really stand out. It would be cool to those legs impaling a tank, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Amazing as usual E...it looks like something Godzilla might take offense to, something from Monster Island. The fact that the wings move is too cool, hope I can see that in person some time. The legs...the wings..the evil eyes (provided by Greco's (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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As threatened around 2 months ago in (URL) this post>, I finally present my newest mech, the MAAP-210. (URL) This is my attempt at building something in Mladen's favoured style. It turned out a lot bigger than I originally intended. Eight legs also (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) bit smaller in size. is there a reason for it? love those insectile wings, too. might you perhaps make a vid clip of it's movement? how's the posability of the legs? can it crouch, kneel, or simulate walking? listen to me and my questions--i (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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This model is the revised version of the Z748. I felt that it needed a bulkier look to it, so I shortened the legs and added pieces anywhere I could. It kind of reminds me of a rhino with the head. Overall I'm much happier with this version than the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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Just a little MOCPages previews of my latest creation, a zaku-II sort of gundam. Final version coming soon with weapons and a few changes. (URL) out (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What was will be again. The RG Mech ver 2.0 Some years ago when I joined LUGNET, my first publicly posted MOC, created as a (URL) Member> was the (URL) RG Mech>. At the time I was building a large model that was going to take years to complete. So I (...) (20 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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