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Oh, Soren! That is one SWEET design! Colorscheme=Fantastiqué! :) Not to mention it's adding to the already heavily inspirational building day I've been having...more on that soon. Take care, -Dave (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I did enjoy it...but is it some kind of instructional or managerial mech? I'm assuming that thing in its right hand is a laser pointer of some kind, because it looks far too sissified to be a Robertsian weapon. Perhaps you should have posed (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Concerning the weapons I don't think it'll be me who makes .mecha a hippy colony. Primech just wasn't stable enough to hold a gun! I'm looking forward to posting no. 24 which is "slightly" more armed than Primech. (...) Well I had some trouble (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) that thing is sweet, soren! i always enjoy seeing your new moc's. is this another fss mecha? i remember someone once mentioning that bionicle torso's were not very useful as mecha torsos using brick. apparently that person was mistaken. i'm (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, I took those pictures, edited, and uploaded them after posting. PRetty fast moderation on b-shelf these days. (...) Yeah, blocky it is, I should probably fix that if I rework the model like I usually end up doing. The chicken-thing is my (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow Soren what a magnificent piece of .... Very knightly looking. I must say I prefer the accessories in this order, Standard (not seen very often, so I like it muchily. Pity couldn't get bigger, longer lengths of fabric, to match the pattern (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to .mecha! (...) I can see the influences in Primech. And no weapons even, *agasp* what is this, .mecha becoming a hippy colony? Nah, not with people like Mladen and Soren to keep the aromory quotent up. (...) Marco, great 22nd mech. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Preview? I saw (URL) this> marked as "final" and added your post to the sidebar. (...) Not too shabby Ryan. Pretty blocky, shoulders, hip armor, and lower legs (with rounded corners though) all seem really sqare. I'll give you credit though, (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's really nice. I particularly like the feet and hands. Can we see a close-up of one of those hands? -- Dan Efran (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 29-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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Hello everybody, I'm new here. This is my first post. I started building Mecha about 9 month ago and the 22nd is the first that goes to public. It's named Primech because it's the first one that actually got a name. (2 URLs) The arms are inspired by (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi All- Just a little preview to what I've been doing lately. (URL) Archangel on Brickshelf> (URL) Archangel on MOCPages> That's one of three new models that will be photographed and edited and posted sooner or later. L8rs Ryan (20 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Great, now that the kitty's sensor systems have detected that, I have slopes rubbing against my shin, plus the cat's Purrrrr-a-tron 3000™ Hypno-cute system has me kicking Mr. Krinkle off my leg. I almost said the p word. Truth is I don't think (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) snip Eric, when I saw your new Mech Bay I got this hilarious image in my head of your bipedal mechs teasing your quadrapeds about not being able to fit in the Mech Bays, whereupon your quadrapeds started bugging you non-stop until you built (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) lol... not so much that it's an ED-209, it's just that it has that reverse knee bend action :) Again, not that I have anything against these type of mechs, I just prefer a more "humanoid" type model. Keep on truckin! E. (20 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ..and chili was built in two days, making it a week project. Welcome back Dave! (...) With 8, it would either connect to itself, or have to go veritcal. 6 was just an occurance in the construction. I used the wing plates to form the floors and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) ...and pardon me if I seemed in kind. (...) Let's see, I have 4 (URL) Moonbase> Module Mech Bays now, a total of 14 baseplates: (URL) Bay 04 on LUGNET>> (URL) Bay 04 on Brickshelf>> Mech Bay 04 (URL) SciBrick - Moonbase Module Mech Bay 05 on (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sorry... "it doesn't seem like a moonbase module" wasn't fair. How many do you have, anyway? Do you keep them assembled, or do you take each down to build another? I'd love to see all of 'em hooked up and populated with mechy goodness. It (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sure. Think Robocop, then head here for the pic: (URL) or my own early work on the subject as inspired by Mark Sandlin: (URL) -Dave (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I saw this and just had to toss in my $.025, E. (...) Mucho cool. Fairly quick build in the land o' Sophie. Helps that Chili was already built first. ;) (...) Good number. 8 would have been too many and anything less than 4 just isn't worth the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) There's gotta be a gag in there somewhere. (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hi Felix! Thank you, glad you like the Mech Den. :) Salt & Pepper Shakers? I got a pair, hmmmmm, might have to try that. Long live LEGO Purism! e (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Mladen-badden mo bladen mo fi fo flabden, Mladen. (...) Mention! Mention mention mo bention mo fi fo bention, mention. (...) Oh dang I can't do that one, its too hard. (...) Eric! eric eric mo beric mo fi fo meric, Eric! Ahh that one was easy. (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) All day, until tooth pics under eyelids are needed. Just kidding, this was a casual build. (...) Good point. (...) Yes just trying something interesting. (...) What a cool idea. I like it. (...) I used 5 in Mech Bay 07 under the Hover Fish (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Very cool, Eric. But in particular, I applaud your use of X-Pod clips. Rubberbands? Stickers? Salt&Pepper Shakers? I say if LEGO makes it, it fits the purist ideal. Felix (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I'd say this is your 3rd best mechbay yet. The reason I think this is because it is very focused on a particular idea, and successfully executes it. Except for those weird X-pods and straps, this moonbase is incredibly "lean" and to the point. As (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Break it down for the homies, E, how many actual hours of those 5 days were devoted to building? (...) In my way of thinking, 6 is too many connections to the lunar ghetto. Do you really want fleebnorks and spam-boys running wild in this (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tony, thanks for the reply. Open faced helmuts? Where? The visors are just flipped up. Also, what is the matter, never seen ESB? Forest moon dude. (...) Chili pre-dates the Beeesh. (...) Tony, the pod straps are a form of restraint/harness, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Maybe we can get the folks at LEGOland to entertain the idea. I'll work to install a FAN MOC display at the Park. -with bells on- (...) That was just the sunlight comming through the window and the diffuse light of the local snowstorm. No real (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) "Typical" ?!?!? I'm the only one building them! Just kidding, yes the Quadra-ped style bay was something I really wanted to try and it adds nicely to the 3 other Mech Bays I have. I now have 4 Moonbases, a total of 14 baseplates! (...) Right (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(URL) They have limited life running on batteries. Still, it's a good first generation of practical ground combat robots. With mecha, capability really boils down to the power supply. Gas turbines or fuel cells would likely be the primary power (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The planters and open-faced helmets are a departure from the usual "hostile environment" theme, and so this would be hard-pressed to fit well into any moonbase display I've ever seen. It would work better if the plants were weird-colored and (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I enjoyed building this Mech. Like you mentioned before a full-scale Mech would have been too daunting and challenging. I learned so much from this small couple-of-hours project: balance, rotation, functionality vs. appearance, etc. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I enjoyed building this Mech. Like you mentioned before a full-scale Mech would have been too daunting and challenging. I learned so much from this small couple-of-hours project: balance, rotation, functionality vs. appearance, etc. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I love this statement because it shows my ignorance and lack of experience in the Mech world! I had no idea that was a "ED-209" type model that I was mimicking. All I was thinking was bi-pedal with missiles. Do you have a link to any (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I will keep your recommendations for height in mind for my next build. I have been working on arm and hip joints to allow the gear-driven Mech to have "almost" the same motion (x,y and z axis) as the ball and joint model. (...) With this being (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow, Eric. At this rate, we'll have to name a moonbase plat after you. Sophie Mecha Tracts, or how about Eric's Mecha Park Add. Wouldn't that be a cool legal? Yeah, I live at Lot 21, Sophie's WhoopAss Mech Farm Add. But I digress. Great job as (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thank you very mutch (...) I think so. My first prototype modules have been build using black bricks because I did not own enough greys. Then I detected Bricklink.. :-) Steven (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -Snip- Wow! Not the typical MechBay - this one feels sleeker and smaller, and the use of color seems brighter and more vibrant. The green is especially nice - we don't see a lot of green MOCs these days. The green/sandgreen mix is also well (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad to hear this from you.. (...) First I built the hands as a copy from the Jama pics. So I could easily see and understand how the really works. They bending mechanism was cool but for johnnys hand it was not (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Eric! The Dropship Werks will be off-line for a while until I build more mechs. (I don't know how big the dropship needs to be until I know how big the mechs are.) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Mech Bay 08 - Chili Den ==== (3 URLs) 1x2 Base plate Moonbase Module - Quadra-ped bot hanger Construction Notes Build Time: 5 days 6 corridor connections X-POD Clip Straps Sand Green donated by Jenny Johnson of GardenSLUG Green trans 2x2 bricks from (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Hey, only "I'm" supposed to misspell, or not know how to' ...spell the name of my Robot! Beeesh Beeesh Beeesh ==== Just kidding, that's a joke. (...) Hey great, I'm so glad. Its a challange, lots of fun and makes use of the Technic system (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) This is wonderful! Thank you for building the Famous Robot! One year and a half!? I respect your dedication! (...) That is a great feeling. Now we can see your completed work and imagine the time and effort it must have taken you. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -snip- That Rocks! Dang! Look at all that stuff! Wow. All kinds of parts, and excellent how comfortable the Mechs are! I like that they are connected to umbillicals during flight. Cool. Vrieze Dropship Werks? A new cottage industry taking off (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I totally dig how the Bohrok body forms the Torso and the single tall sloped Brick juts out of the back. The pics are fantastic! Wow! Eye Candy to the 5th power. (URL) e (p.s. hit reply to view FTX code for your thumbnail link) Good Luck, I (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh man, that is soooooo cooooool! I like this one A LOT! (...) Heh, good robust looking Mech, coo coo .... mmmmhhhmmm mmmhhhmmm (...) Ahhh yes, and with this Mech you complete a good range of Types. This is good stuff! I look forward to seeing (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Soren, I wanted to say that I really think this pic is (URL) cool>. Thanks! e (20 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's interesting that you would mention that the front section looks like it could detach. Actually the front section, the back section, and each of the three mech bays are separate modules connected by technic pins. However, I reinforced the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) Enjoy! -Duane (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) Couple of Comments: Love the forward section, looks like it could detach and connect on to other vehicles. The detailing and curviture to the front gives it a smooth connection to the hanger portion. I don't think the mechs are too small. (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) All three of these are good, but Tapatio is my favorite. It's got the visual impact of an all-red color scheme, the proportions are good and "beefy", articulation and posability are excellent, and it's got character. I'm especially impressed (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Compressed air can either be expensive (from the little cans) or sometimes has traces of oil in it from the compressor. What I have had good luck with are camelhair brushes. If you buy makeup brushes it is sometimes possible to get rounded (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Congratulations, this is an amazing achievement! I've been seeing "Johnny's" progress on Brickshelf from time to time. It would be cool to see this one in person, to get the full effect of the massive scale. I even picked up some good (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Brian, I thought this creation was a hoot. For several reasons it reminded me why I do this in the first place. You built a mech just because you wanted to and grow with it. Good for you! The legs are thin, could be filled in with brick or (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) David, I managed to create a cockpit (URL), however, it's a little cramped in there :) (...) Thanks... although "Papa" is definitely headed for a makeover. (...) This one's a toughy... a longer snout may look funny when in robot mode, and as (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) PlatforMechABDI/1.jpg>> (...) Brian, I'm really not a fan of the ED-209 type mechs, but even then, this one isn't so bad. If you wanna continue to go in this direction, I suggest that you try some variation with your legs... I mean, try making (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) Hi Bruce Thank you for your feedback. I'll try to make some movies and post them. Steven (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Brian! One thing you'll notice that is different between ball joint and gear driven mechs is the range of motion using gears is very linear. That being the case, balance will now be a larger factor in building than it ever was before. My personal (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- good idea,I have a lot of hinge plates in my depot. So I will give a try. -------- (...) -- snip -- Yes the 4x plates are really "stressed" turning around the wheels. I think the combination of both, smaller plates and re-arangeing (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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Dear lugnet.build.mecha, After reading about the (URL) Beesch> and particularly some of the response and encouragement I received (URL) here> I decided that I would give Mech building a try. Of course, the one particular item that amazed me the most (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) The drop bay is one continuous walk-through section. There's not a lot of space (a little over four studs in width), but would be plenty for a minifig dropmaster. I commented elsewhere that I ran out of creativity when it came to the interior. (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I think there's a parallel between building mechs and building cargo ships, because the inside (either the joint tech or the cargo space) dictates what you can do with the outside. Thanks for the comments, Mark, glad you liked it! (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (Blush), thanks! And I agree with you about Mark's "Pioneer". I just checked his gallery again, and I think you could maybe park my "Aggressor" inside the cargo container. (...) I actually thought carefully about those white curved slopes. I (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The top turret was kind of a doodle that just turned out really well. (I shoulda showed you guys the turret that came in second place and got scrapped--yuck!) (...) I dunno about that. Looking at your Brickshelf folder, you've obviously got (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi Stefan, I've seen bits and pieces of this as you've posted them to Brickshelf, but it's great the see Johnny in all his glory. I can't wait to see this completed. I hope that eventually you're able to post movies of him in action. Bruce (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Perhaps switching to 2x plates instead of 4x for the tread surfaces would help - this would help to smooth the curve around the wheels, at the cost of almost doubling the number of hinges you would need to add. Otherwise, love this MOC. Great (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) You might find that spreading the hinge plates wider on the tread shoes will help. Having them near the centre increases the "twisting" effect if there are forces near the edge of the shoes. Also, having 3 per shoe instead of 2 may help - mine (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Mark Thanks for your feedback. Yes, treads are working, but moving is rather bumpy. Because of the construction of the treads and the huge overall weight they easily broke up. I'll give my best to make little movies and post it here. First (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Thank you for your feedback and for adding my post to .technic. Yes it's true, moving is pretty jerky and because of the huge overall weight the treads will broke up .relatively often. Maybe I'll think about another kind of treads but I'll (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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Hey man. Cool ship. Gotta question though. Is the drop bay one continous walk through section or 3 walled off individual ones? I can't tell by the pictures. I noticed some people think the suits are too small for the bays but it seems spacious (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The cargo bay turned out to be a little more spacious than those power suits required. I'm kicking around the idea of building a trio of bigger mechs that fill the space. I'm glad you liked it, Dan. I hope that cap ship you previewed is coming (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm glad you enjoyed the dropship, Scott. I assume that it would fly around by means of a point-source graviton generator, so it wouldn't need vectored thrust or aerodynamic lift (they're not engines, they're generators of some kind). Given (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I know what you mean about trying to finish that dropship. My first attempt at this one was completely scrapped and I started over. I know what you mean about the size of the missile boxes too. I finished them and realized they were way too (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I knew I left somebody out! While I wasn't looking at the Sword of Michael while building, you can't deny the similarity. Must have been a subliminal influence--how insidious. No one expects the Galactic Inquisition! (...) I thought since they (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi Steven I remember seeing this a while back and thinking it wasn't even Lego, until I looked closer, woof. Woof, woof. And not only is it a great model but then you roboticized it as well. Cool. I can't wait to see when your done. This will be (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> (...) I think it's righteous. It's hard to make something like this that doesn't look blah. You did a good job creating the look of a functional and not boring to look at, drop ship. Right on man. The colors didn't desturb me, I always (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I've added .technic to the groups cos I think they'll like it over there too! Can't wait to see the finished robot - I remember Short Circuit from when I was a kid. One question I have, how smoothly does it move on those treads? I found my (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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hello all After a long building time (uncounted houres during one and a half year) I finally assembled my Johnny Five robot the first time. This was a great feeling looking to the robot and I will share this with you.I found a lot of inspiration on (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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(...) Keith, you crazy bastard! (That's what I call the "straight forward smack") Your stuff is freaking insanely unbelievable. It's really two fold... on one hand you have these amazing large-scale, very detailed MOCs which people spend literally (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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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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