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One thing I always love to see is using pieces in unusual ways. I love the wrench used as a gunsight. Very cool. ~M (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Karim! I was inspired to do this after I saw how you made your website 100% POV-Ray renderings and because I couldn't stand seeing those God-awful pictures of my "Owl" AG Transport Craft. I'm so happy that I inspire you to build more, since (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Nathan! The "Butterknife" was just me fooling around with a few pieces. I don't wanna do a mini-fig version because I don't have that many pieces, and I couldn't be able to render such a big model. You can always try though... (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Mladen, Really nice work! You've got a great style with your models, and you've inspired me to build more things :) Unfortunately, I must resist the temptation and continue sorting my collection! :) --Karim (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) chance we'll see a mini-fig version, I can imagine it and it's awesome. (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(URL) these last 5 days been rendering all my models again... Plus I've added 2 new models: "Viper" Aerial Drop Mecha (Under Mecha Section) "Butterknife" Long-Term Exploration Ship (Under Micro-Fig Section) LMKWYT Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Looks like you've got a good start going there, Craig. More, please :^) ~Mark (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looks great Craig! Keep up the good work! Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I posted two sets of photos for my first two mecha designs on brickshelf at: (URL) would like to thank everyone who posts here and who showed off some of their own works for inspiration in designing and building my own mecha. (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Just wrap a little piece o' Saran Wrap around the pin, and it'll tighten it up real nice. ~Mark (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Mark, Thanks for the comments. The Technic missle launcher thing is something I was doing with my trucks and tanks and stuff, so it just seemed natural to throw then on the mech. The pistons are functional, but on the next walker I build I (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Jude, Yes the Ttechnic 1x4s are missile tubes. The pilot sits in the box between the missile launchers. The cockpit is cramped, but has some detail. I took a picture of it, but that was rather crummy. when it comes to Technic beems, and (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Greg, Looks like you've got a good start. I don't think I've seen anyone use technic beams to simulate missile ports as of yet, so that's a neat idea. The pistons on the legs are a nice touch. Are they functional? I also like the articulated (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) need (...) I love your missile launchers, at least that is what I think they are...:-) It is hard to tell with everything in black pieces. Where does your pilot sit? TTYL Jude M minus 7 (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey everybody, Well I have the first really terrible totally fuzzy pictures of my first mech up on my little website. (URL) Check it out. Tell me what you think, and I don't want to hear about how I need to go to a photography class. (See I already (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Mon, 31 Jul 2000 21:58:48 -0600, Karim wrote (in message <FyLHq0.Fou@lugnet.com>): (snip) (...) Woah, woah, woah. Back the LEGO truck up. Artemis Project? Alright, mister, spill it! What's the Artemis Project? Ben (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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On Mon, 31 Jul 2000 23:09:14 -0600, Sun Yun wrote (in message <FyLKzF.4oE@lugnet.com>): (...) Two words. Wuh-ow (Wow). Great work! Ben (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:40:57 -0600, Mark Sandlin wrote (in message <FyLJo9.7z@lugnet.com>): (...) Like the new layout too. Ben (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I do have more pictures on another roll but they have yet to be developed. Hopefully those pictures won't be as blurry. (...) Once I have a design I like, it'd be great to make instructions. I'd love to see a couple of these lined up together. (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the compliments everyone! (...) Unfortunately, the Veritech lies in pieces. . .destroyed in battle by zentradi warriors. A redesign is being developed, maybe a prototype will be available in a month or so. :) In the next iteration I want (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes it is. The gears on the back lower it, but not really very effectively. The small gear you see in the middle is mainly just to keep them from dropping the cockpit. :^) Thanks for the compliments! ~Mark (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Great stuff Mark! I hadn't visited your website in a while and I must say you've been hard at work on your mechs. (...) it does: (URL) see a rack on the side. Is the lowering mechanism geared? sun (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) *thud* (Jeremy struggles to bring eyes back up to monitor) *thud* (...) About the only thing I would recommend -- for this incarnation anyway -- is to make the wings much bigger. *Maybe* twice a big. Other than that, it's one fine model. Are (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) We should be all moved into the new house in a few more days. I'll post as soon as I can unpack and upload. Maybe a week or so. And as always thank you for the kind comments. Bryce McGlone (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you. That's very high praise coming from the man whose models have been my inspiration and wallpaper for the last six months. Bryce McGlone (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Ya know, I get more compliments on that mecha than all the others combined. :^) Glad you like it. ~Mark (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Sorry it took me so long to respond to you... It's really funny that you should say that.. because it was some of your microfig models that inspired me to build the Pallas Spaceworks capital ships at that scale ;) Have fun! --Karim (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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Great job! I really like the shoulders and the waist! And the two part front opening hatch is awesome! BTW this image will forever stay in my head: (URL) jus' fixin' da' dang coolin' vents for da reacta' ther'... yeah..." (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Pretty cool... I still like the Helldog the best though. That's one sweet mecha. --Karim (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Must...have...more...pictures! Underside, back, top, side, multiplied by the three modes. :) Awesome. Or LDraw instuctions! Especially for the mecahnics of the transformations. I have been pondering the dilemma for I dont know how long to get it (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Moish Brenman wrote in message ... (...) anybody (...) seems (...) condemning (...) I don't get it. How on earth is a click-hinge a "cheat"? Or do you perhaps mean that you regard the click-hinge solution as not original enough? Well, frankly I'll (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sun, (...) was (...) that (...) way it (...) overall (...) couple (...) and (...) Indeed. I took my Autobot Jetfire apart numerous times to see how it transformed, and to see it replicated in Lego is simply awesome. Remarkable job! : ) If you don't (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think since you're not completely satisfied, you should give it to me and I'll make sure you don't have to worry about it. ;^) Considering the technical difficulties present in creating anything that transforms, I think you did a remarkable (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. I'm not entirely happy with it. Mostly I just wanted to build something that day. (...) I'm planning on it. The previous format seemed to work at first, but as I've added more posts, it has gotten out of hand. I'll probably organize (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oh my god. It's beautiful. I hope you'll consider bringing it to a NELUG meeting so we can have a look at it in person... eric (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice! (...) I really prefer this layout, it is less scroll intensive. I hope you do the same with your other catagories. :-) (...) Jude (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hey all, I finally got some pictures up of my Robotech Valkyrie/Veritech that I was working on. I modelled the transformation around a Takatoku/Bandai toy that was produced in the mid 80's. (URL) had a couple goals in mind when I started this (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone! Please check out the MM-9 "Overdog" in my Mecha section. Note: The Mecha section has been reorganized by mecha class. The Overdog is in "Medium Mecha" LMKWYT ~Mark -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hehe! Tom, you kick @$$. ~Mark (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Thanks :) (...) FDIC ??? :) (...) I've been thinking about this, and have also thought about having a directory listing of all the Pallas Spaceworks vessels that are currently "In Service" in various fleets, but its just so daunting a task... (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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