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(...) <kneel eyes="averted">Colin, you RULE!</kneel> -Adam (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Added two new mechs, the Cestus and the Siren. (URL) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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...Well I started up a site for my creations and copies... so far all it has are some shots and information on Colin's BA-13 Nodatchi BattleArmour, but I'll get around to working on it more soon... (and filling in the back story too) (URL) can go (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks good Mladen! Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Mladen Pejic" <milovan@netcom.ca> wrote in message news:FqEstt.JE8@lugnet.com... (...) battle (...) by (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Greg, Good job! Modeling mecha is never easy. I mean, it took Mother Nature (1) how many millions of years to get the human body to work the way it does. Trying to do the same with abs brick is definately gonna be tricky. I think you did great with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow! I'd be honored! I'm gonna need more exclamation points! Seriously, I don't think I could think of a bigger compliment. Uhh,...I mean, "sure!" =) Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm flattered. The scheme you came up with _does_ accentuate the model well. I guess the patchwork model just grew on me. :] I figured, what the heck? Any military (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I also like using technic pegs for machine guns (or rail guns or laser cannons or ...), I first saw them being used by Jeremy Sproat and, I think, Pat Justison, come to think of it, even some of my friends at school were telling me about using them (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) also liked to stick another cylinder on the end of the technic peg... so it looks like it has a silencer. ~Mark (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really like this hard-suit because it is similar to Ron and Randy's battle armour which was about the size of a mini-fig. Oh! This model was inspired by the anime movie: Big Wars. Check it out sometimes, it's pretty cool! Mladen Pejic, over and (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just uploaded pictures of the only decent mech I've ever built: (URL) know it's nothing next to some of the other mechs out there, but I'm happy with it. Please tell me whatcha think! Greg Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks, Ben, I have to say your site is excellent too. It's been a while since I've been to marsbase so I hadn't seen some of your latest mechs. The Ronin and Kodiak are REALLY nice. I'd definitely like to include them on my master grade pages. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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lugnet.build.mecha added (...) ...Was going to bring it home and take some pics tonite... Am thinking of also fashioning some kind of shield to be held in the left hand as an alternative to the heavy machine gun mount. ...course, now I have to work (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That one should be attributed to ever talented, much respected Karim Nassar. (much bowing and scraping going on. "We're not worthy! We're not worthy! .... Wow, I really need more sleep.) =) Ben -- Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Anytime you feel like sharing that, well, go right ahead! =) I've gotten pretty frustrated trying to import files into 3DSMax. dat2dxf works but my models end up having over 70,000 polygons (in at least one case) and become to cumbersome to work (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think he's referring to my brick buttons, not the background. Those are 3d studio bricks, I've built my own database (though it's a ways from being complete). The idea is to be able to create instructions that look a lot nicer than ldraw. I've got (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Speaking of proper credit... Who first came up with the 'minifig-legs-as-fingers' mecha hand design? J (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Um, read the text on the page: "Background image from Todd Lehmann at (URL) is a trademark of Todd Lehman. " (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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very very cool models :)...I'm not into Mechs, but I'm very impressed with yours. Love the X-wing. (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Nice interpretation, though I have to admit a bias toward legged mecha. Well done! Oh, and if I haven't mentioned it (and I don't think I have), you've got a really great website with some absolutely incredible creations. By the way, on your main (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks. I'd have to agree with you on the color scheme, but so many of my vehicles are patchwork colors (thanks to the fact that I don't always dig into the LEGO storage cabinet) that I decided to take a que from your building tips regarding color. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Colin Gutierrez writes: [snip] (...) I don't personally, but I know a few people over at www.agetec.com (the company who does the Stateside stuff for AC) on the discussion board who might be able to help you. Hope this helps, (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I've uploaded pics of my latest Virtual On mech, Bal Bas Bow. He's a unique mech in that he has no legs, but instead hovers around. Go see Bal Bas Bow at (URL) Jr. Master Grade Lego Models (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That sounds cool, but I hope combat runs a little faster. When it comes to turn-based games, I'm more of a Worms guy. BTW, does _anyone_ know where I can find Armored Core or Armored Core II Project Phantasma for the Playstation? I'll even (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Oh, I forgot to say, cool mech. Strangely, I think I actually liked it better with the mostly-blue-with-som...-and-there real lego collection paint job. ;] --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Same story with me, Ben. I've got 5 mecha up and two more awaiting photographing, and only 3 aerospace and two wheeled/tracked. (Although the M3V counts as 3 so far, I guess.) That's okay, though, because mecha are just cooler! You don't see them in (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Pat, I have both models built, though I'm finding myself robbing little pieces here and there off the Zerberus mech. I've still got my B-wing built too. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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[FUT off.topic.fun] (...) Like I said, it might be a rumor. It was in the February 10th News section on Animenation, and was reported by a Japanese Newspaper. Apparently, some PSX games are programmed to work directly with the PSX hardware. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Jeff, (...) I thought it was 100% compatible, from what i read (NEXTGEN, etc.) (...) Hmm... that will be interesting to see. (...) I thought the DVD was built right in, they will have a card for it? I thought the controller was supposed to be the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Some news: ~ Not all PSX games will work on the PSX2. Those that don't use specific hardware in the original system. Sony will be releasing a list of most of the incompatible games (I don't think it will be a very long list). I'm not sure if (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Great work David! That X-wing is awesome! The ATM-FX1 mecha is also very impressive. Very nice color scheme. Did yo have to dissassemble one of these to build the other? If not, I'm very jealous of you LEGO collection. ;) pat J P.S. I'm going to (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Excellent articulation! I'm no fan of curvaceous mecha, but yours exhibit a great skill in modelling. Microfig-scale, too. :-, Can't wait to see more! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Oh, man! To quote a rather silly end of the world movie (1): "I have got to get me one of these!" 8) Wahoo! Guess I'll save my pennies... Ben 1. Independence Day -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Yep, it's Votoms. I've never seen the anime, but I have this mech as a model kit. It's the Zerberus. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Ben, (...) Not only will it play original Playstation games, it will be a DVD player as well! : ) Scott S. ___...___ Scott E. Sanburn-> ssanburn@cleanweb.net Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (URL) Page -> (URL) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I'm thinking that this game is reason enough to buy a Playstation in the first place. By the way, anyone have any idea if the Playstation 2 will play original Playstation games? Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Jeff, (...) Yes, indeed. I am looking forward to this as well. I heard it described as Final Fantasy tactics with Mechs. Yes! : ) Scott S. ___...___ Scott E. Sanburn-> ssanburn@cleanweb.net Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Wow!.. Your models are intimidating again and ever..:-) X-wing and B-wing rocks, and what a nice R2 is this?..:-) Selçuk (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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I just saw that Square's Front Mission 3 (PSX) will be released on the 22nd of March here in the US! Yay!! Square is finally going to release one of their excellent Mecha Strategy games here! I saw some pics of a couple mechs, and they look really (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Thanks Karim! I must admit, the leg design of your Landmate "Mustang" was an inspiration. Hmm, I can see myself getting hoisted on my own petard here. Need to get those credits up soon. Can't wait to see what you've got in store for Pallas! Ben -- (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Holy smoke David! I can not believe the amount of detail you packed in this mech. It is absolutely outstanding! I really like the legs, the complexity is incredible(1)! Any chance of seeing some pics of how the hip joints work? The Fei-Yen and (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Wow Ben, you've one-upped my new mecha! Now I've got to design a new one for the Pallas Spaceworks re-launch :) BTW, very nice touches. The little details really make the model top-notch. --Karim (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just want to let everybody know about some things going on at my website. First, I have 5 new models to introduce. One of them (The AT ST) is by Carl Greatrix, the other 4 are my own. One of my models is a large scale Mech, with fully detailed (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Heh, money aside, I've been focusing on mecha a lot. Right now, I'm going to try to build some other vehicles and use some of the inspiration I'v gotten from a lot of the newly discovered (at least to me) web sites. Maybe sometime though! 8) Thanks! (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks! Uh, KUTGW? Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "ryan" <rdennett@exploremaine.com> wrote in message news:Fq7GBr.H7@lugnet.com... (...) awesome". (...) now, (...) are (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Sproat! The idea for the CLAWS came to me as I was writing up the page. The blade is made with a technic friction pin first, and then the exhaust pipe piece, stacked up. As for going to bed...I did! 8) Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That is one awesome mecha, Ben. I like those chest plates that flip up when the mecha wants to fire its weapons, very anime-like! I also like the use of the Star Wars click-hinges, very sturdy lookin'! The gun is awesome too! Well I think you (...) (25 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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About all I coud say when I saw that was, "Holy Cow, is that thing awesome". KUTGW :) Ryan (...) (25 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Again, I like! I like! :-, That's pretty neat, having the minifig in the scene for a sense of perspective. I've been playing around with using LDraw elements to represent laser fire, exhaust, etc. Yours has come out much better than mine, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool, it looks awesome! -- Z. Unger dzz@mindspring.com ICQ: 14375008 AIM: ErrorY3K ===...=== LEGO Fusion : (URL) Universe : (URL) paid to surf the web: (URL) Vaughan <buster@marsbase.com> wrote in message news:Fq655v.75s@lugnet.com... (...) now, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've updated the Ronin mech on site. There are lots of POV renderings now, along with some descriptive ramblings. Beware, the images in the gallery are 300k+ LMKWYT. Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is a must see for anyone who wants to see some incredible creativity and outstanding building going on. Mecha fans will *not* go disappointed. Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Henry (...) (25 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) I've seen some military lego, unfortunately I can't remember the URL. Have you tried to do a search for "+lego +military" on Altavista or any other search engine? I think that you can get a free virtual photo album at (URL) Möller (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, I am reborn into Lego after 17 without it!! :) Does anybody know of any military Lego sites/collections?...also is there anywhere I can post pictures of my models? ( not all military). (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, speaking more recently, I know what kind of mecha I would like to see done in Lego and that would be the Guymelef's from Vision of Escaflowne. For those unfamiliar with it, imaging 30 feet tall suits of armor. There are actually some (...) (25 years ago, 15-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the link, Ben! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 15-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Robotech would have to be the first. Later to become Macross, et al. Gundam does have some appeal, but just because there is so much detail. 30 story high mecha just don't really do it for me. Starblazer, Voltron, and G-force had their own (...) (25 years ago, 15-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! The Kreigmacht "Bear" is outstanding! That little hummer gets built this weekend! Ben -- Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. "Sproaticus" <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:38A46819.FE4893...@io.com... (...) (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I was _going_ to make some microfig models, but what's the point? :] I think I'll just happily eat your microfig dust. Anybody have some salt and pepper? --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) These rock. Love the use of the rollbar in the feet. :] --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Forgiven, forgotten. (...) not necessary in this case, IMHO. However it is doable in the general case if you post from NNTP, your newsreader should give you cancel-ability. Netscape uses the delete key while the post is highlighted to affect (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm really, really, really, sorry Larry. I promise not to do it again. Please forgive me. BTW how do you delete/cancel a message? (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I share your absolute jaw dropping amazement. However, see the last line of my sig, if you would... you connect the dots. Thanks. (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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How the HELL do you do it? Seriously those and your other terrific/fabulous/aw...pping/wick ed/kewl Capital Ships and other mechs are really, really great. I just wish I had a talent like you........DAMN!!!!!! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nope, If you watch enough anime you will see that "mecha" is both singular and plural. I just think it sounds cooler than "Mech" anyway :) BTW, sorry about the doubled message earlier.. my browser burped. --Karim (25 years ago, 12-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I thought so too...IMO, "mecha" doesn't sound singular. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was sick today, so I got to stay home from school! I was fooling around with Photoshop and here's a little battle scene I made feauturing SWAT bettling a mech. You can see it by clicking here: (URL) those micro-fig scale mecha you made are (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great Ogre Stuff!!! Has SJ seen these yet? You really, really need to have them on the Ogre webpage for alternate models for Ogre Minis. Now for the other units, Heavy Tanks, Missile Tanks, Howitzers etc. Astonishing work in such small scale. (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh man, those are sweet. Can I have even half of the talent in your left pinky, please? James (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No -- noooo! -- then we'll all go into withdrawal! :) (...) You have the holy gift, IWIT! --Todd (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, last time this week, I swear! Presenting the Kreigmacht: (URL) theme represents the last major Lego skeleton in my closet right now, minifig or otherwise. ;-) Some of the models may look familiar; I took inspiration from many sources for (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) NO, no no no no... I can quit any time I want... ~M (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool, thanks, Karim! I've been checking your Web page every day now; can you tell I can't wait? :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA! I LOVE the ninja fight scene! And the ninja on on horseback! That's awesome! DaveE (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LOL Here, you better give me your Lego for safe keeping for a while... :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You should see this: (URL) - jsproat (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) is (...) That's how I've always used it. One mech, several mecha. FASA is welcome to come and try to sue me. "MECH MECH MECH!" Anyone with as poor a record of respecting IP as FASA has little ground to stand on. Besides, IMHO, FASA (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh. I thought "mecha" was just a sort-of plural form of that other word. Steve (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's generally a good idea to refrain from using the term "mech" in public postings... "Mech" is a trademark owned by FASA (the makers of the rediculously bad Battletech series of miniature wargames) derived from the word "BattleMech". They (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build, Jeremy H. Sproat writes: Jeremy, Really nice work! very cool... my latest work has been micro-scale capital ships, but these make me want to start another line of mecha :) --Karim (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yep, U of U. They're an anime club. My friends and I would sometimes go there, but they had a tendency to watch anime that I wasn't particularly interested in (me being the main anime fan in my group). Just was curious with all your interest (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude, you are SO cool. I'm not worthy. <bowing> The cool thing is, these don't necessarily have to be microfig scale... they could also be minifig scale combat droids! Some creative use of minifig parts, and they could be power suits, or cyborg (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Those are great! It must have been hard to give them that much detail in such a small size. I especially like the Melee Mech, and how you represent people at that scale is also kinda cool. Greg Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, Actually, they've been posted here before, but not everyone speaks LDraw. :-, So they're on my Web page now, indexed from my Microfig-scale page. Microfig-scale Goobermech: (URL) Worker Mech: (URL) Melee Mech: (URL) LMKWYT! Cheers, - (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Short Range Missle. As opposed to Long Range Missile. The number does indeed designate how many. It's from Battletech. Well, unless they took it from someplace else. Mmmm... the Vulture outfitted with 6 SRM-6 Streaks was always my favorite at (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Any of the BattleTech manuals (you have to go to a game store). Short Range Missle (amount). LRM is Long Range Missle. Bruce (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Say, is there a good guide around anywhere to mech terminology, especially weapon types? One of the notations I've seen a lot of, for instance, is "SRM##", where the ##'s seem to be the count of rockets (i.e., SRM8 or SRM20). At this point, I can (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmm, nope. Never heard of it. That's U of U, right? I'll be taking night classes there soon (starting on my Bachelor's in E.E.) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You should check out some of the other Gundam mecha. It's true that many of them are heavily ornamental, but if you scour through some of the 20-odd different series, you can find more "military" looking mecha. Some of my favorites: Zeta (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) There weren't any. There were a lot of spaceships, but no "giant robots" or other mecha. (...) Battletech "borrowed" a number of mecha from a number of sources, not just Macross (I don't remember seeing any Southern Cross/Mospaeda mecha in (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<ramble> The first anime based show I remember watching was Star Blazers/Battleship Yamato (Though I don't remember mecha, per se.) Later I discovered Robotech and devoured every episode. Then I found Battletech, which at the time I thought was just (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mecha wise my first big attraction was Robotech, but I had seen (and liked Starblazers years before). I also watched much Battle of the Planets and Voltron (liked the lion series better). (...) Well my understanding from the past is: Robotech (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) When I was a kid I'd build spaceships that would connect like Battle of the Planets/G-Force/I forget the other name of it. I saw an old episode of it on Cartoon Network last week where one of the member's sub/boat landed on shore and out (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Robotech, man! :-, Then Go-Bots and Transformers (blech now), and Battletech later, though since early Battletech stole mucho from Robotech (which in turn stole mucho from Macross and Mospeda) I feel I can't really count that. I also got a (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was just wondering what anime/manga everyone here is most inspired by when making their own creations. Personally, Gundam first started me in the idea of making Lego Mecha, but Evengelion is also shifting my interests into making more sleek/agile (...) (25 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great work Jeff! Excellent model. And the whole idea of this mad Zjerman professor is just brilliantly insane! Hilarious! By the way, are you into Warhammer 40K perhaps? Your robot reminds me a lot of the Ork Dreadnaughts (or any other Orky built (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.space, Ken Takeuchi writes: [...] (...) Ken -- I just bought software called "Bricks" from Knowledge Adventure. (It used to be called "Gryphon Bricks"). It's not as good as lDraw, but it runs on a Mac. You can download the demo from: (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Boy, a scanner like that would sure be something! That would save *everyone* a ton of time. 8) As for your Mac. At this point there really isn't any software for that platform. Hmm...seems like a large part of the LUGNET audience is being neglected. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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