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(...) Kyle, I like the color scheme, the lifting doors, the weapons array, and the engine are neat, but I've got a few issues, and they have nothing to do with your building style or how it looks--it's more of a few technical/physics/science-based (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Kyle this is magnificent! I love the overall shape and the weapons/detailing. Along with Mark N.'s dropship, this is one of the few ships that looks cool and carries huge cargo. As always, I'm very impressed and somewhat humbled by your work. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Tourette's I think it is. But I have to wonder how it is you know these things? (...) That would rock, but.... he's already got dibs on the Bible (GOD told me so, so it must be true!) so you'd need another "holy book" to do... hmm... I know, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow, Kyle. That's rather amazing. I'd have to say my favorite part would be the top gun turret. I've always been partial to Mladen's square barrel. I do agree with Daniel that it needs more front boosters. But, then again, who am I to talk? I can't (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(2 URLs) www.newircusers.com> should answer any questions you might have about setup. Now get in there! :) Soren (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No, the trans-green glass building is a douche-hostel for traveling douchebags. (...) Garden? Garden!? Now you're just provoking me. (...) This is perhaps your one and only valid point...I thought about posting it to .Town because as you (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Andrew, thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post them. I don't think I'm quite there yet with the futuristic architecture...the reich was always supposed to be much more near-future than PCS and the rest of the themes. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Keith, So yesterday morning i was finally able to go thru the pics at fullsize. Granted it took a good 45 minutes on our slow computer that uses dialup but it was worth it. ;-) Anyway, I hadn't replied before now cause I didn't think it (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This thing is pretty nice. It bothers me that it doesn't have any thruster pods or engines at the front, but your techsplanation for that is acceptable. It strikes me as a sort of space-only vessel, and looks pretty good for that. Missiles are (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This is pretty darn good Kyle. I was looking forward to this dropship since a while ago you mentioned you were working on one. You did not disappoint. I most say you have done a great job with the “rugged, let’s get these boys down” look. The (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey Eric! (...) I can see the foundrydx influence. I think that was a good place to start. I never really got into those creations other than "eye candy" because minifigs did not seem to be able to use them. I am a big fan of getting those (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Mark,The "War of the Worlds" TV series that was broadcast in the early 90s' that was loosely based on the classic film was my inspiration for using that element as an eye. I've used it throughout the past 5 or 6 conceptual phases of (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Stop talking about my thrusters, Kyle, I'm sensitive about that ;) Although there have been only a handlful of mecha-style dropships this is clearly one of the best. As I mentioned on my MOCpages review, I like the salad-bar approach you took to the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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This summer I built a team of power-armor mercenaries, and I wanted to build them a ship to get to the battlefield with, and here it (finally) is: (3 URLs) Click any pick for the Brickshelf gallery, or click (URL) here> for the Mocpage. I looked at (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) I really like the organic look to it. Sorry, nothing constructive here! Great job. E. (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've changed the axe since (the blades now taper in). As for the upper thighs, it's something I've applied to my newer mechs, but I'm leaving this one be for sentimental purposes! (...) Yup... this one will definitely get an overhaul :) (...) (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks... I've actually never seen the FSS anime, but again, on Foundrydx.com he built one, "Temple", that was influenced by that show. And my mech was inspired by his. I thought it would be cool to do a single color mech. (...) This is where (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for checking them out Scott. I hope to get my new stuff on here soon :) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'll get a pic up pretty soon, but there are two knobs you can just see, they have the flat 2x2 tiles on them, there is a worm gear contacting the exterior gearing of the table in vertially in the back of the hip. that is what controls the (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) thanks for that. I messed with the feet and thought wow, that actually looks ok. (...) I fein sickness. No, actually I don't work at all and sort of "space-out" and think of Lego. Strangely I get more work done those days... :) Mark (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hehe, temped to make a joke here but thinking that might not be taken the right way. (...) Yep, only two on the ankle, but it gives all the mobility I need. (...) That place where the bricks meet in the middle of the thigh? No that isn't (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I got the feeling of an alien lifeform looking at this mech. The insectiod trans piece conveys that particuarily well. The Bionicle parts convey the organic yet mechanicle aspects of this creation nicely. Tall, stringy looking and over (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Weclome to a dot mecha, where Lego mechs can stomp free. (...) This is my fav of the bunch. Great porportions, good balance, the big old ax is a nice touch. My only point I see is to do something with the sides of the upper thigh, to reduce (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Here's an upgrade of my last shocktrooper with a modified torso, forearm mounted pod cannon, and a shield. (URL) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wait..we got another Mecha builder named Eric now? Eric, very cool. I like them, great color schemes, and for the size, it's nicely done! No constructive criticism here, haven't build any Mecha (too busy doing a really big building that's due (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Not another chicken walker. Sheesh, talk about old hat. ;) In all seriousness, that hip joint is a real eye opener. Thanks. You only have the two axes of rotation in the ankles, yes? And is the thigh rotation also worm geared? Cheers, Allister (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to build.mecha Eric! (...) Although melee/Five Star Stories-type mecha aren't my thing, this looks like a really well made mecha. It's refined and well proportioned. Well done. (...) I like this one a lot. The head is very small, in (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all. I've been a lurker for some time now, and I've finally ballzed up enough to want to share what I've worked on. Just some background info, I came across the <foundrydx.com> site in early 04 and it blew me away! I've always wanted to build (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sproat's site is (URL) here.> Yikes I actually joined this thread. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) [ z e m i d o t n e t ]> (URL) [ m o o n b a s e ]> (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Just a couple of comments. First, that is a great idea for the toes! I like your style of having two or three toes fanned out claw-style, but I didn't like how it seemed to flatten the feet out, I always thought they'd look better with a little more (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Really cool. I really like the terraced building w/ the trans-green windows. Is it the Iron Reich Grand Plaza Hotel? And, like otherz said, the Iron Reich Garden really rocks! The whole MOC would make a great movie set, no doubt. Concerning (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey man! Thamks for the reply. I am glad you like the redesign. I felt that it was a necessary step in finishing this mech. Still needs a new head.I will post when I make one. Just finished an Eric Sophie Little Bot. I will post later . Need (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Marcus, IMHO the redesign is a big success. The orange is now a lot more controlled, I like the backpack design, and the little design trick on the sword hilt is cool. I don't usually use that little one-stud pivot point to get angles, but (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Some very cool hip technology there, being able to splay the hip turntables out. And the waist mechanisms are packed tightly in there - a lot of functionality in a small package. It would be good to mention as a mecha builder tip that when you build (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the reply Eric. I am still not happy with the head design so I am going to make a new one soon. Glad you like the mech so for. Marcus (20 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Coolness, thanks. When I look at the Mech and then look at the pictures they are 1000 miles apart. In person is better (for most everything of course) I want you to check it out IRL too. (...) Funny you mention that. It has been on my mind for (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, great example thanks! Nice MOC, I had not seen it before. Thanks again for sharring. e (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Good advice Lar. Lar is a Mecha builder too, he just uses track with his Mecha. ;) (high five for a fellow Mechanical Builder) e (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is looking great. The form is tight, clean and looks well thought out. Great parts. Sleek too. Nice work. That frame has so many possibilities. Really cool update. e (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I would say, first thing to do is check what parts you have. Look around to see what creations are around and see if you can build them. For example, see if you have some click hinges. Then check around and see what Mechs use them and see if (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Eric, Mladen, Larry and Mark, I have decided to take the plunge. Since I am a newbie (but I have read the (URL) Mech Grammar> lesson provided on the Mech Home Page) but still do not have a clear understanding of the differences (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mladen, Thanks for the advice and I would like to take you up on the offer to browse your LDraw works? Do you have a link that you could supply me? After looking at the Beesch and now Mark's newest creation, I think it will be best to start at (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Larry, Do you have any personal recommendations (with links) of masterbuilders both of Mech and LEGO in general that you would share? Brian (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mark, thanks for the post since I have been the one that has been asking. I'm not sure if I should smile or cry ... it's so beautiful. I caught my first glimpse of it this morning on Brickshelf! Seeing the inner-workings on a project like this (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You are so the man! Look at that. It is the formula. e (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I thought I'd share this as I've seen some postings asking about this very sort of building. One of my mechs, Hammer, fell and had a boo boo. Atomized would be the word. So anway I'm taking it all in stride and building a new mech. I'm gonna call (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Quite the remake of the Gomgile. I'll admit right off that I know near-to-jack about mecha, but I can say the posture of the mech is much improved. B looks eternally ready to pounce. I want to see this in real life, your mechas have so much (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This is what I have been doing in documenting the complete redesign of my minifig scale space shuttle orbiter. (URL) the casual observer, the new orbiter isn't remarkably different from the old one, since they are basically built to the same (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I second Larry's advice. I personally studied the LDraw files of past builders such as (URL) Karim Nassar>, (URL) Ben Vaughan> (site is down), and (URL) Jeremy Sproat> (site is down). The MOCs these guys made were so critical to my (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) And don't be afraid to ask quesions either. Most of us don't hold onto our trade secrets too closely. Mark Neumann (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm not Eric but this question can be asked in any theme, do you start by copying the idioms of the best builders in the theme (be it trains, castle, spaceships, mecha, whatever) or start by trying to develop your own? My advice, however (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eric, I appreciate your responses. (...) Amazing! (...) So I guess the question and decision I am left with is: Do I create my own joints from scratch or do I ask for examples and start from where others have left off? What would you (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Both thank you and sorry about that. Sometimes we have difficulty playing together in the sand box. (...) I might rabbit, I might. (...) Please do, this makes it fun. (...) Yes. (...) Each joint is controlled and held in place by use of worm (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Scott, thank you. You do make good points. I appreciate your words. If you place your cursor over the picture links, I embedded construction highlights within the thumb links. That is all I wanted to add. I felt the Mecha exhibited only a handful of (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eric, In light of recent personal events with you, I'm not sure you'll take what I'm saying favorably or not. Perhaps if you wrote down in your original post all the improvements you made to the Mech, people would appreciate it, and look at (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Made a new face . Check gallery. Marcus (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Teikiatsu Ver.2 (URL) thought i rushed the first version so this is my attempt to fix it. The changes are obvious. I think the head could still be better but that is the way it will be for now. Thanks. Marcus (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, Thanks for the reply. I could have built a better mini mech but I was trying to limit myself to what pieces I had in front of me at the time. This mini mech is the prototype for some mini mechs I plan to make later. For now I am working (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like it. The color scheme is, if I may say so, more integrated than Teikatsu's. Why? It's mostly spider-orange, but interrupted by grey and black -- which, as an essay (re: Color Theory in LEGO Models) that I recently read explained, are (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I have found your Beesch and the following thread quite enlightening (This thread is all that I have ever heard LUGNET to be -- thanks all). I have had a mild interest in starting to build Mechs and it sounds like you know quite a bit. So if (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) For you. Not for everyone. "Better" is subjective. No need to slight other forums in this discussion, it's wild enough as it is. (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's not better. It's not worse. It is just different. CSF has a very different dynamic. if you are thin skinned it may not be the place to hang out. if you haven't got the ability to take criticism and smack in stride, it may not be the place (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LMAO, ok, that is punishment enough. (...) That was nice of you to say, now trade links with me and go look at my stuff! (URL) Biomechanical Bricks> ==== e (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Adrian Drake wrote: -snip- (...) Then please find a way to encourage me in a more positive way. All your doing is feeding other people's hangups and hurting me in the process. e (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I didn't run, I went to my grandmother's funeral. But hey, thanks for asking. As for my criticisms, yes, I do give them to my "cronies". I even told Giddens to quit building PCS because they were all looking the same in style. I told Sandlin (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Jeez, where do I start? My shoelace is broken, my "check engine" light has been on for two weeks, and I just ate too many chili fries. Beyond that, although I have no skill in making humanoidish Mecha, I can appreciate them when they're done (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<snip> (...) <snip> Well, that one link has convinced me that LUGNET is by far a better place to be. Thanks for the heads up. I'll take ++Lar and other "moderation" (1) here than what I read there. Dave K 1-yeah I know that LUGNET is not truly (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dave, wake up! Don't even think about hi-jacking my MOC post. What is wrong with you?!!! e (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Whoops! Sorry! Hey everyone, please check out my Mecha, made with up to 60% real LEGO bricks: (URL) simple, but I had fun designing them. Thanks! (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Lay off, x-fut. That does not excuse your slander. Thanks a lot, I never said horrible things about you like that. Can't you see. Just leave me alone. e (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Does that mean that you share cigarettes with your friends? I'm not a smoker, but I guess I agree that sharing is nice. Dave! (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That was a joke. Not a character attack. I make stupid jokes, and I make them frequently. I'm sorry if you can't recognize that. "Butt buddies"? Nice. Adrian (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) -snip- (...) Here is just one example of you assaulting my character behind my back. Please stop and go pick on someone else. I have absolutely nothing to do with you and you still find something nasty to say and kick around with (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Adrian Drake wrote: Why be (URL) Thomas (...) Err, oops. Copy-paste error. The Thomas Kinkade link is (URL) here>. Darn FTX. Hides the urls ;) Adrian (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Arrrrggg, the only thing I can say is thank you. AND One day I'll put my thoughts out, maybe then it might be easier. I'm no mind reader, but I also need a chance. e (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow. It seems that I started quite the little brouhaha with this post. Let's see, where to begin... First, this is by no means a negative critique of this MOC. I don't get why people think that. Eric, you are an awesome builder of bipedal (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) LOL! I don't know how you do it, but you always stay fresh and original with your replies. I know what you're saying about the legs being diff. from the body. I guess it happened because I took a bit of a break after building the legs, so that (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Bram you owe us MOCs ;-) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mladen you magnificent bastard. For me, this is really a tale of 2 mocs. The first moc is the main body: it is definetly money, maybe your best to date. The rounded shape, all the assorted spicy-death....classic Mladen action. The second moc is the (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. I understand. I hear where you are comming from. I always appreciate your company when we do see eachother. Good luck with your endeavors. sincerly, Eric Sophie (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't have a whole lot of free time these days (I should really be studying right now), so I tend to focus my attention on MOCs that strike my fancy immediately. Honestly, your MOCs are better appreciated in person than in a bunch of photos. (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think Eric is the one bringing everything back to outside conflicts, which can't be helping his image. (...) My point was that he was initially dismissing the comments made in this thread as insults...which is pretty much ignoring criticism. (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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e back away from the bong dude" tee hee ho giggle who b (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper wrote: (...) Only if I traveled through time to do it. ("I have been all of history's great acting robots: Thespomat! Acting Unit 0.9! David Duchovny." --Calculon, "Futurama") (...) Okay, the latest set (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Gimme a break, I just finished an MS and started a PhD. It's been kind of a busy year. I do feel bad about spending a few hundred bucks to ship all my Lego here and set up a building area without building anything though, so I will build this (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) AHAHAhahahahAAHhahahahaa! (...) Bahhahaha-molded. (...) Gack I told you to clean the lipstick off, you blew up our spot! (...) Tah-haaa on me! Big head. (...) Heeee heee...eee, back to the rocking chair and abacus. (...) Wait! I take issue in (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) A lot better. Thanks; viewing the mech through a London coal-smog probably wasn't your intent. :) I liked the brown/orange scheme-that-isn't (I was thinking of the G1 Deluxe Autobot "Roadbuster" c.1985), but the grey/orange is now obvious. (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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That's sweet Soren. I love the overall shape as well as the smooth, studless design. You just keep getting better. I've got no critiques for this one. (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Couldn't resist this 'instant-classic' thread. Call me the human gasoline-can cause' I'm always ready to add fuel to the fire. Here is a little shrapnel-style smack: Adrian: Way to light the fire and then run. Sure your criticism is valid, many of (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Just because of all the time it takes to reply to eachother we could be giving feedback to other people's MOCs. Out of all the creations in .mecha you had to come after mine. (...) ok, ok, I hear ya. Let me show you some respect. (...) I know, (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No way dude, you rock. I value your opinion, you for sure have never held back. It would smarter for me to listen than just put across the wrong message. (...) Look really, I just said I am not above critiques. Don't jerk me around. Some (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I've made suggestions to Eric a few times, especially via e-mail, and he was quite happy to hear them and discuss them. Most people are very open to critiques, the problem comes when the critic doesn't now what the hell they are (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, taking advice from a novice in the field is just not easy. Though you have the right and the ability to use your visual skills to point out some design aspects if they come to mind. I don't want to be snobby in that way, so I'll hear (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Eaton wrote: (major snippage) (...) My gawd man! Are you OK? Now, I'm not in the mecha crowd but I do get some enjoyment checking out works by Eric. What really got me to post here were those last sentences. You make it (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) I know you probably don't value my opinion any more than the other people that have posted in this thread, but it certainly does appear that you think you *are* beyond critique. Dave and Lenny's posts were polite, but honest expressions of (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How so? I was defending my right to criticize, and I will continue to do so. (...) I am always open to being a friend, but it (URL) appears> you don't really want to be my friend. -Lenny (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Are you calling me out because I dont understand worm gears? Are you calling me out because I never saw the minifigs sitting in your mecha? Because I thought your mecha were more artistic sculptures than the silly minifig scale stuff I do? (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pardon, I did not reply to your question. At a later time under better and happier circumstances I will be sure to let my fellow AFoL's know about the project. (...) e (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ENOUGH ALREADY! Let it go. This takes away from other people's efforts and creations. STOP. Thank you very much. Lenny did you have to frelling mention SciBrick? C'mon. Also, If you are man enough to let this other carp go, I still want to be (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Eric: Or you'll just have to wait for my Documentry. It is in progress. Dave: Neat! See, now THAT's different :) It's not every day you get to see a documentry on Lego builders. Is it destined for airing? Eric: Like I said, way to blow off people's (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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