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(...) As RoscoHead would say, "No wuckers!!!" Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I dig the Popeye forearm and foreleg proportions too, good style. And nice earrings! ;-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I appologize for replying to my own post, but my newsreader didn't x-post to all the newsgroups that this thread was reaching : ( (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Any true apology would be coupled with an effort to correct what you did wrong. I have asked you privately to cancel that post, and now I ask you publically. Situations like this continue to hurt the prestige and appearance of SciBrick by (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) *apologize LOL, always just slightly off, story of my life! Spell boy spell! e (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) org, I posted a .txt file that has been sitting in my computer. Later I realized I had already posted the same (URL) message> a year ago. In the process I offended Lenny, and I apologoze for that. I felt the core reasons and goals for the (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.scibrick, Eric Sophie wrote: snip (...) snip (...) Eric, I thought you quit Scibrick ?? -Tom McD. (URL) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) NMX04-1A (2 URLs) link fixed Mechanized Propulsion Systems (2 URLs) Best of luck to these projects and those who are helping to build them. Enojy! e (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Real Mecha builders and projects: NMX04-1A <www.neogentronyx.com (URL) Mechanized Propulsion Systems (URL) Best of luck to these projects and those who are helping to build them. Enojy! e (20 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey cool, I like the white one and my Mom does too. e (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You turn it of. JP. (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nice Retro looking robots too. I like. I recommend to anyone who like this kind of Retro Science go see "Steam Boy" if at all possible. It is Katsuhiro Otomo's first feature film since "Akira" and I believe that Sony is distributing it. I saw (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) In seriousness to a joke of a post, via air. I am a air computer maintainer. Professionally. So, I maintain a analog computer. Hence why if you look around, you will find my posts sometimes tagged as :analog computer programmer: or suchlike. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) How do you run the control algorithms on steam? Is it all open-loop mechanical activation? --B (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sometimes I think you build stuff just so you'll have an excuse to create those crazy captions and commentaries. Well played. Do they ever shoot blasts of steam as an attack? (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You don't know my mother. Thanks for explaining steam as a power source. My favorite steambot is the short legged one. And I like steamrice. JP. (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Steambots aren't powered with fancy-dancy unobtainium power-fusion or uber-posh magic crystals. No. Steambots are powered by STEAM, yeah, thats right, steam as in evaporated water for all you science geeks out there. And when they run out of (...) (20 years ago, 19-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) a very creative mech, lenny. even without reading your post, i knew it had a "western" theme going. nice choice of colors and shapes; they definately give it a gunslinger look. all it needs is a long coat a-la william munny from "unforgiven". (...) (20 years ago, 18-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Lenny, I actually like the Wanderer better with the weaponry, even though the pics weren't as good. Maybe it's because the shotgun and pistols show off the arm/hand posability a little better. They also add some detail to an otherwise somewhat plain (...) (20 years ago, 17-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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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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