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(...) Hey cool,I like that. Thanks. (...) I really try not to copy themes but rather just build with the shapes I like to use. Look at it like this. I was sent a frame, I built a mech. Where my head is really at is this: I want to make a fully (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) :) (...) Thanks, I have some green tile wall thingies in trans green, but everything I did made it look bulky, so I left it as is in that case. Still needs something heh? (...) I was thinking of changing them to Grey like the body color. (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) My first impression was "ugh, Sophie managed to take a new and cool frame, totally different than his traditional stuff, and make it look just like everything else he built..." But, then I read Mark Neumann's reply, which called attention to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Aww hey that is great. It was fun and such a releif to be honest that I didn't have to scratch engineer my own joints. The skip ahead and build factor was much apreciated. Unussual feeling at that, thank you. Glad you like the result. I am (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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wow, wow, wow. OK, big props to Marcus for supplying the frame and the inspiration. Eric, this is an awesome build, especially for an all nighter. It's just a shame that there aren't parts to match to close up a few holes. Like a trans green plate (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) WOW!! I am not sure what to say. About a month ago I sent Eric the frame for study. I did that so he could see it first hand. When I first say his Little Bot I thought it was cool but appreciated more after I built my own. Hence the reason for (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Sometime back I bagan an online study with fellow Mecha Builder (URL) MC7>. MC7 has been working on Ball Jointed frame tech. His debut of this technology was the creation of the (URL) Tetsumaki>. (URL) The frame he developed made use of the hand (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) I think you should lay off the anime for a while ;-) Too much Rouruni Kenshin ain't good for health! Legoswami Samarth (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I saw something similar a few month ago, somewhere in the NET. Remembered it while building Paladin and thought it could fit. Seems I was right. (...) Thanks for the reply (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, I agree. We don't play! We build and then spend days on posing our creations for the best pictures. BTW, how do you shout your fantastic pictures? Mine don't come out that good... (...) I allready started with the refinement, but have to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool! I expect you to top the benchmark. C'mon, you can do it! I'll even help however I can. Let's make whoop-@$$ mechs! (...) I dig it, I do. I share that. Shogun does seem to have some conflict within. The soul doesn't seem, complete. It (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(snippage) Eric, What a great MOC and a great departure from the Sophie-Bot (please don't take offense at that comment--Bot is nice, but sometimes its great to take a turn down a different road now and then). I, for one, would love to see how those (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) here we go (URL) CSF LINK>. You are right Kyle, it was Ley's. It's been bugging me and I hate to not correctly remember where I liberate stuff from. (I kind of feel like a fool, it was easy enough to find...) Also borrowed is the arm tech from (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, I recognized that. I'm pretty sure it was Ley Ward's idea, which makes it kind of ironic that it got used as a massive rifle magazine. (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Marie needs her ride... Dave K (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I just wrote a song. .....oh ya......you got to build them thumbs baby..you know your mech got have them thumbs......ya.....b...y.....when you build some thumbs, you got it goi'n on...the thumbs is what makes it A-OK....with the you can rock (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh Hey, Its a Girl! One of "Them"! Smack my MOC. Did you say "....slight spread..." say that again! In private! (...) Won over at first smack. That is so wonderfully obtuse, I'll give all my skittles. Glad you liked the silly write up, MOC and (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) OMG, do you now what that means in my language! (...) Smack smack, dodge. (...) RIP the Grunnion. Jab Jab, smack. (...) Hey I resent that anti-smack. Back to school, I done done it. (...) e (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This is a step beyond thumb articulation impairment. The Fly Mech has no thumbs at all. Even the pilot has no thumbs! This is asking for trouble... When his micro scout batteries run out and he has to thumb a ride, he's going to raise a hook (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I prefer to squish bugs instead of smacking them, but I must say, this one wouldn't get that treatment. I love the colours, the slight spread (via hinge plates) of the wing design, and that tail.... but the face sold me on the whole deal. Imo, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) First of all I want to say that this sets the benchmark for me in worm-geared mechs. It's got the looks to match the tech - I love it. But, and this is a big but, and probably not my place to say, I can't help thinking that it's got a bit of a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Free RC mod to Technic Vehicle by David Koudys, plus foxy driver>> Oh ya? If I were a Technic fig, I'd Smack that in my ride, if you know what I'm say'n. (URL) powered steering, 4 motor drivetrain - 3 differentials 4 shocks per wheel (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Werd. Let me break it down for you 'hoss, : Ya, I smacked it. But if it becomes more than the typical, we'll find a way to de-smack it. Glad you liked the MOC. (...) Right on! Now that's a lot of Smack! (...) Hee hee. e (20 years ago, 9-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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As per your request I will now issue forth the worst smack possible. Furthermore it shall be in insect language to make it even more smacky. zzzzzzzz, bbbzzzzz, bbzz zz zzzz, bb,zzzzzz.. zzzz buzzzzzz click click buzz, shorple buzzzz click click. So (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote: snip (...) I think its fabuous! what you can make with 'spare parts' i can't make with my entire collection! Keep up the awesome work! Dave K -no smack talk today... (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Woha, great "typical mecha newsgroup atmosphere"-spoof, Eric. :-) And that fly is nice, by the way (meant that). Can't find anything wrong with it that you haven't said already :-) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mark, When I typed pieces, I was too vague, I didn't mean a tragic fall from a shelf but in reference to your comment of: (...) I would like to see the modules in pieces. That fascinates me for two reasons: first, I would like to see have you (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Shocked even? (...) Nah, just mech attitude baby! But you knew that. (...) hahaha, ok I can see it now, this is Mark's swap-em-out mech parts. like the mix and match photos of old (match a ballerina bottom to a football player's top) One type (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I> Wow! I saw the preview pics and I also knew how hard you were working this (...) Thanks Marcus. so when are we gonna see some mecha from you? Soon I hope! Mark (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool, thanks. It's always a challenge to achieve balance of functionality and style. Sounds like I did good. (...) he, yeah. The origional toes I fell in love with, and with the various redesigns of the foot, with those toes, the foot was like (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nah, don't say that. But I thank you for the thought. It's an intergral part of my building experience, Mechwarriror2 theme music and making all kinds of silly noises. (note to self, thank wife for putting up with it) (...) Cool, thanks man, I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Smack my MOC !!! ==== I made this MOC with spare parts and a desire to build something with the Micro Scout. (URL) MOC needs to be smacked!>> Fly Mech But it needs to be Smacked! Nay, I'm asking for it to be smacked! Get your smack out and then move (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) Hey cool. When I was checking it out, I was very much liking how you made the torso. Looks neat with those parts. (...) It has a good size. Works well with those joints. (...) Thanks for sharring! e (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Egads man, that is mighty fantastic! I am so amazed and astounded! (...) I'm interested, I'm interested! (...) Yay! (...) Sweet! It can crouch and stand tall, that is a hand full when adjusting. I feel your pain and bask in your brillance. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow! I saw the preview pics and I also knew how hard you were working this mech. Seeing the finished mech is a sight too see. Every aspect of this mech works well together from the geared frame to the excellent detail. Very well thought out (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Whoah. I'll let the other guys discuss the technical wizardry, for me Shogun is all about the art. I'm likin' the transition from the upper to the lower knee, with the overhangs on either end. The compact hip and waist design allows you to (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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This is, by far, a mech with extreme coolness factor. I can almost see the missile salvos going off... and that kind of imagination is something I have in short supply nowadays. Great work man, Great work. Oz (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ooooohhhh, that is a good idea. I need more worm boxes though. (...) Yep, upgraded and learned from you my man. Where you think I got the idea? I meant to put that in the inital post. Sorry I forgot. But seriously though, that is the way to (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, thank you. (...) Let's see, I'd guestimate that Shogun is right around 20 lbs. As for the force? It's pretty hard to calculate. I'd have to get Callum to help with that one. Let's put it this way, that gun is about fairly heavy in and of (...) (20 years ago, 8-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I really didn't mean to make a Sophie head, it just kind of ended up that way. I started with the eyes and then covered it with that blueish canopy. I liked that so much the rest of the head kind of came together. (...) Thanks Chris! (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It looks Avian, but at the same time Saurian. For some reason, I think this mecha would look good with a dinosaur-like tail. You know, you can articulate a long tail with a dozen worm gears... Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned this. You'll dry up the (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow! This mech is soooo awesome! Just amazing work...I can't find a thing to criticize... Just really fine work. The shape of the head almost reminds me of something I would see on one of Sophie's bots...almost... The mech looks so clean, yet (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) From one of the newbies at .Mecha --- WOW/Thanks. This is incredible. I love the detail and the articulation. The poses are so realistic. After talking to you via e-mail, I am amazed by the gear work. I can't express how amazing 22 worms gears (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you! (...) Complex construction, life like simplicity. Funny that, kind of matches my programming motto. (Complex coding/simple functionality) The short of this is a complex arraingement of parts, all working to a unified sum, everything (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Awesome work!!! The level of detail on this thing is almost excessive, but somehow works with the model, instead of against it... Very nice. I could go on and on about how well built and designed this is, but I'll spare you. The rifle alone is a (...) (20 years ago, 7-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Actually I have a ton of data on the APU from the Matrix official website.. including a full 1024x768 picture of the full size APU model built by the sfx boys.... But the feet.. the feet are killing my brain.. (URL) Look at the bottom right (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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First, apologies if this creates a second post, I must of hit the wrong button or something. Not seeing my reply. (...) Thanks Kevin. (...) I agree. There seems to be the trend that people make mechs that look really cool and are (almost always) (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool. Way to go Marco. Looks like Paladin is quite a bit of fun to play with. (oops, we don't really play here do we? Well, yeah, constantly.) Paladin's got a good balance of size and proportions. The joints are well suited to your design and (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool. Glad to hear it man. Build, build, build. That's the motto (or at least it's mine) here in .mecha. Kind of funny you bring it up. Because I think probably the only factor that I try to keep is the reverse knee design to make it a (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think you meant dorkIness* Legoswami Samarth *My pointing this out, in turn, is more dorkiness. (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmmm, could be fun. Just what I need, another reason to watch the Matrix again, and again, and again.... (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Which is just the sheer joy in all of this. Revel in the dorkness! Mark (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) SCHAWING! Ok.. I challenge you to build an APU from Matrix Revolutions! From the looks of this, you could pull it off.. I've tried..but seem to lack the pinache to make the legs/Arms... (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) So my waiting has an end! Thanks for this too (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yo, and it definitly looks like a Neumann-Mecha. And this is sooooo cool! I really like it. It's the best big one you built for a while. In Snowcat I saw you went a new way. It was good to do so but somehow it didn't look as perfect (to me). (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Got the MOC page up see it (URL) here>. Has some commentary with it that could be helpful in trying to understand some of the tech. Of course, I'm no Goldman, but I try to be entertaining. Mark (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Great work, Mark. I've always classified Mecha into 2 classes: Spacey and Technicy This mech shows a perfect mix of the two. It is the best wormgear & technic turntable mech I've seen in quite a while. The poses with the gun are amazingly (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Just make sure it has some anti-smack for Keith's smack for naming a gun after him which happens to contain 'Hippy' in it.* Legoswami Samarth * Yes, yes, I know, I just said something absolutely dorky. (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Pete. Nah, there's no electrics in Shogun. What you're seeing is an enhanced pic to bring out the chrome piece behind the trans green windscreen. I threw a couple of lens flare effects in that pic to sort of spice it up a tad. Also, (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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That's a mighty fine looking piece of mech, Mark. Are they lighted eyes? I assume the battery box is in the chest... Can't wait to see more pictures. Great work. Pete (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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This is my 2nd attempt on a humanoid mech. I called it Paladin. (2 URLs) As (URL) Primech> had some odds in its proportions I wanted to have a try on a smaller, not gear jointed mech. It came out quite posable, and it was stable enough to hold a (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Yo, This is Shogun. (URL) Deep Link> if needed. A while back I posted a chassis that I was working on, (URL) here>. Well since then the arms went through one full rebuild, the legs three full rebuilds, the body had one minor surgery, and a (...) (20 years ago, 6-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Tan Machine (MkII)
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(...) Nah! Just let him use the tri-pod (URL) like I've got another little beastie of yours to LDraw then? (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice work Pete .... thanks for posting something worth looking at. cheers steve (20 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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well .. once again .. you are the robot king ! Another lovely robot, this one has real presence... and what about those study feet - very nice use of droid heads. Yvonne (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Stormwalker
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(...) Special thanks for this, because I started Stormwalker by the hips. (...) No, I won't. Do it, if you want! Build us a big mech again... (...) Again, thanks for your feedback (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Great work again Peter.........love the feet detail... nice use of the SW robots heads keep it coming. cheers steve (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Gladius - My First Mech
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(...) Tim, This Mech is EYE-CANDY. Everytime I come to .mecha, I have to click on the picture. Great job! You should talk to Tim (the other Tim) at Used Brick Liquidators to make up a kit of these Mechs and sell them. (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Pete, that's a awesome looking little robot. Looks like quite a bit of detail in there. I think I might fire James Stacey though, either that or get him to turn on the auto-focus. It's a shame to see such an awesome creation not get the (...) (20 years ago, 4-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Three New Bots
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BangoBot (Mass Produced Version: Black) (URL) Tik Tok Bot (URL) Art Deco Bot (URL) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Gladius - My First Mech
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Tim, this is an amazing way to enter the world of mecha. I see the Mad Cat influence, but this is far nicer than any Mad Cat I've ever seen pics of. The colorscheme pulls together nicely, and the lack of a greebled torso works quite nicely. All in (...) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Stormwalker
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Wow! Now this is a beautiful mech. The Classic Space colors don't work for me( though I understand why you did it), but the overall design is one of the best I've seen in quite awhile. I even see some very familiar joint tech going on that I've used (...) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I rarely comment on mechs or mecha around here, but I have to break my vow of silence. I was an old-school battletech player, and my favorite was the Catapult. When the clan books first came out, I couldn't wait for a Mad Cat figure and so I (...) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Gladius - My First Mech
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(...) Thanks for posting. I've gotten a very warm welcome as well! (...) I've been building for about 9 months now. My collection is just now getting to the point where I can try bigger things. I have learned a great deal just from looking at all (...) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Pardon me for beeing so late! Welcome to .mecha. It's only a few days I posted my first mech here, getting a fantastic and warm welcome. So I feel a bit strange writing this right now. Tim please tell me you were building for several years and (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I've chosen this pic as it's the one I like most too. (...) I like this idea, because I don't really want to change the torso (maybe different or more weapons). But up to now I couldn't find a way to bring the hips closer together without (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you! I apreciate this, especially as it's coming from you. (see reply to Mark Neumann) (...) Hey, I wasn't begging for compassion. I enjoyed this time. Building is what LEGO means to me. I just wanted to give a figure for the time it (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You're right of course. Why settle for demolishing a mere 50 targets when you can obliterate 100. Or 1,000! Muhahahahahaha! My next mech will eliminate the torso and arms altogether and just be a mass of 1x1 cone bricks on legs (...) Thanks! (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Wow, thanks! (...) Thanks for all the compliments, I've certainly been admiring your mechs for quite a while now as well. (...) This was actually somewhat tricky just because I really didn't have any examples to base it of off. Hips and (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! (...) I guess I can see what you mean. On the plus side, this Mech receives the SciFi Channel! (...) Yeah, you got me there. Originally this mech was not going to be nearly this big. The original leg joints used doubled click joints, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) please click the picture for more (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Eric into a bucket* A few hours in the freezer and you'll be fine. Thanks. (...) No. Don't make me hurt you :). (...) Funny, I can't stand it. (...) Yes. Soren (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. It was a fun build, I'm pretty happy with it. (...) Heavier compression. (...) I'm sure they will when it's released stateside :). Although I should note that nothing I've built is "canon", and the film covers only a tiny bit of the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip That's a heck of a debut, Tim. Let me be the first (and only) poster to complain about the inadequacy of Gladius' missile load-out. Who are you trying to impress with a measly pair of 25-tube launchers? I'm kidding of course. Seriously, I (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip Welcome (belated) to .mecha. I really like the dual cockpit, with the side cladding and the yellow internal details. I think the pic you chose for your post is the best view of this machine. My suggestion would be to leave the torso (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Soren Roberts wrote: snipped pic (...) You know we do. Few builders can match your skills or your rapid pace! Love the shoulder and hip armor, and the grill tile/jumper plate detailing on the shins. Cool Bionicle gearbox (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This caused some problems, as I pointed out in my reply to Mark. (...) Yes. I first tried the Little Bot feet, but with the heavy chest and the different leg gears they didn't work well. Primech fell over at a whimp. (...) I don't mind if you (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) First of all, Thank you for this. I really do feel honored hearing this from you. I found two pictures on the NET 9 month ago showing LEGO mecha. The first was the Black Mamba MKII (you may have seen it from time to time) and the second was (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well it is quite impossible to build this type of mecha without having some Neumann-esque look in it. If you once have seen one of his chicken leged babies you don't get them out of your mind. (...) Please see my response to Kyles message (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I thought of a mech for fast attack. That's the reason I kept the body rather small. I wouldn't call a 6" rotary cannon a small weapon. But I'm unsatisfied with the missile turret. I don't think it really fits the rest. Maybe I should rebuilt (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You honor us with your contribution! Welcome to the lugnet.build.mecha Builders Links! (URL) Laur> - Tim Ayres (...) That picture is so amazingly cool, its super uber x2 to the fith power, element and viscosity that lead to thermal break down, (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well dang! This so cool, you don't even know!..., and YOU made it! I gotta say, this is really very cool. Seeing this, I'm telling you, you are a great builder! Wowie. Look at the joint tech. Check out the coverings. Your use of slopes and (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Every part of it is soooooo cool! *melt*. Can I have it! For my very own? I love (URL) this> shot! MH Swan Knight, MH Zephyr. Really great pair of Mecha. I thought the evolution of the type came out terrific. Do I assume correctly? e (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) 22 is a good number right about now. Trust me! Wow, so, you have been building and this is the 22! Awesome. Let's see: The head - interesting personality, ball jointed neck The chest - cool, piloted The waist - neat! - rotational click hinge (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ?Cha! Is there any doubt I would? Rock on Tim, way to come out with a bang! You got a great mechwarrior feel here. The colors are good and the scheme of it feels gooo...oood. I kind of feel the radar dish inbetween the missle racks is a little (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah! I'll say I like it. Cool, here goes my commentary: looking "mechwarrior style" battle mech beefy weapons pretty darn cool Style cockpit with folding cowling! color scheme is good with yellow interior highights -Feet are too small -Body (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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THis mech looks very sweet. It appears to have some Neumann-esque inspiration in it as well, with the big worm gear legs. I must agree with Kyle though, the torso is slightly small, but if you moved the rotary cannon on the right arm onto the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Greetings! This post marks several firsts for me, my first LUGNET post, my first Brickshlef folder, and my first mech! Anyway, here is Gladius, a heavy assault mech: (URL) (Click image for folder after moderation) Gladius sports the following (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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(...) Hey Marco, looks pretty cool. I'm not much of a mech person, but it seems a little "unfinished"? For the size of the chassis, and considering it's got a dual cockpit, the "body" part seems very undersize. Mostly it just seems to be missing (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here is the Stormwalker. (2 URLs) I thought of a heavy assult mech when I started building. As I knew it would become a bit bigger I had to chose light gray/blue color scheme (because of brick amount). Some facts: Its average hight is about 45cm (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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