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(URL) Congrats on this outstanding set of instructions! When I first put the shiny new Teknomeka CD in my computer, I read with glee the begining pages and then began the steady arrow key as the instructions became like a movie, watching the (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(URL) This winter I took on the gigantic project of building a new mecha and creating complete assembly instructions for it. I've had many requests for instructions over the years, but never considered making them to be technically practical for (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) Nice to see you back building and posting again, Chris. The Gamut's a classic, and the Knight improves on the basic design with added mobility. I think someone else mentioned this too, but I get a Patlabor feel from this one. (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) And here you learn another NEW lesson: What happens when you forget to activate/deactivate FTX before replying ;-) Your MOCs are sooooo NOT fair! :-) You can't just debut AND be a good builder at the same time! This stuff is way too cool. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) It's a different site. Click the link Kevoh gave you in his post or follow this link if you're not seeing his: (URL) (pretty cool URL, eh???? ) Hope that helps! (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, i actually thought about that today as i was posting, but after waiting 3 weeks to get on lugnet, i was a bit antsy. Things'll be a bit slower now though, my lego collection has inexplicably diminished. David (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I kinda liked the Bobby Fischer reference, though i'll try to stick around for awhile. If only there was as much money in lego as professional chess, oh the sets i'd buy ~sigh~. Thanks for the warm welcome. David (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Thanks for the compliments, it was certainly flattering to be posted on Jon's sight. His stuff is amazing, and to merely be mentioned there was a red letter day. He was actually one of the first builders to baffle me with some SNOT. Thanks so much (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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All I can say is that you're a welcome addition in our community, a very good builder and for the little I know of, I'm sure we'll be hearing from you in the future! I've been here for a few years and I don't think I've announced as many good (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) snipitty Hey, I saw alot of your stuff when you posted it on brickshelf. I have to say, it was a little overwhelming, you have some fantastic stuff there. I especially enjoyed alot of the ships, you've got some good stuff there, and a great (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Keith Goldman wrote: "I have to agree with Lar" (paraphrased) Goldman agreeing with me? Did the world stop turning???? What just happened there? I felt all warm and tingly inside.(1) Please don't do that again, ok? We have a (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hey David, that way to open up with both barrels of your Lego 12-guage. I can see Soren's evil influence, but detect none of the questionable odor. Be careful, or you'll also be sharing his addiction to industrial solvents. The mocs are all quite (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Glad you came back! You must have a cold because you have SNOT all over those MOcs These are wonderful. I am really impressed. These are so simple but elegant and stunning! I too liked the colors and the angle work. Great Job. Keep up the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Wow, neat stuff. I really like your use of varying angles throughout your aircraft, as well as the color schemes. (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi there and welcome! One word to describe what I see... Stunning! You certainly have got a keen eye for building, everything about these MOC's is great. From the brilliant colour control, to the expert use of shapes and joints combines to form (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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What an impressive suite of work. When I first saw it on Brickshelf, I immediatly submitted it to Zemi.net You can see the post here: (URL) I like the mix of new and old gray, it works nicely when done right. I see influences of Paul Hartzog, Soren, (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (snip) Wow. I don't think I have ever seen such a dramatic newbie entry. That stuff rocks and I don't even LIKE mechs. Bravo. I like the color schemes, I'm a sucker for red and grey. I especially like the little flying support vehicles a lot. (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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This is my first post, so i'll give a little backstory: After a long hiatus (about 15 years, i stopped playing with toys around 12), I bought the rebel snowspeeder set last winter, and i've been addicted ever since. I then began collecting all the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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G'day, I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. This is Jasper, the troll. (URL) Jasper is my first castle MOC, based loosely upon the trolls from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. (The Discworld trolls were what I originally had in mind, but Jasper (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) A very nice mecha indeed! I'm glad to see you're back and building again. I have always liked your mini-mecha, but I'm glad to see that you put some nice articulation into this latest model. I can't wait to see what you come up with next! (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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What what what! C-MAD! Hey that MOC is shwwwwweeeet. The super cool legs and color scheme make me smile! ...and I see that cool detail you got goin'n on goin'on....with those red and blue trans tiles on the back shhhhhhhide. Again, shwwwweeeeet. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Jas. I had contemplated a headpiece, a la Patlabor, but it always wound up being way too tall and necky. I like the look that high shoulders gives, so I opted for it again. And the nice thing about most of the small designs I make is (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. (...) Yeah, that's probably the biggest "innovation" this one has over anything else I've done. Serves to let the legs swivel on the vertical axis, as well as providing waist articulation. But it's so frail. 9 times out of 10, if (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks David. Yes, this is a definite Gamut upgrade. I only wish I could get this poseability into something the size of the Gamut. The quest continues... -Chris (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ahh, smack-diggity, how I've missed it so...hey man, good to be back, if even on a bit of a limited basis. Seems like a lot has changed around here, but that's for a 100+ post thread that I don't have time for. (...) So that's why those guys (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is my kind of powersuit! Love the colour and police theme and the chunky armour really suits. The weapon placement is great, as is the minifig location, a head piece that fits over the minifig head would be cool, but perhaps not practical with (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Glad you like it, cause you did most of the work. I'm allready curious 'bout what will be the result of you playing with some new ideas. Please post it... (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Chris, I dig it. And to think I almost I left after posting and didn't bother to check .space (& .mecha & .castle...did I say that? ;-P) cause of being annoyed at the most recent bickering mess. Anywho, great powersuit you have here, but, like (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that was me LOL. I dig the MOC. Could this be considered an upgrade to the Gamut? It is a "huge" improvement, lots more posseability. My favorite part has to be the whole leg and foot assembly. The feet do seem a little too big for the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Just like a case of genital herpes, you go away for a while and then flare up. The moc is great, but its even better to have you back C-Mad. (...) When you left, we tried to erase every shred of evidence that you ever existed. Your departure (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip pic Hey Marco, I'm glad you found the instructions useful, and it looks like they were easy enough to follow. This is a great version! (...) snip pic (...) I had a feeling someone would improve the design, and you've done it! The extra (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey all, Guess who's back with a brand new moc. For all your viewing pleasure, the Knight: (URL) This is the result of someone's post (can't remember who) saying that they were disappointed that the Gamut and Shen Kai didn't have leg joints. So I (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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You know, I thought we might have seen something like this a lot sooner. Admittedly, Mecha is not my strong suit, but I wound up getting sets 8012 & 8009 cheap enough that i couldn't avoid experimenting. I'm still in the middle of this belville (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) That's a real enjoyment! This is one of the funniest bots I ever saw. (...) Brian I'm so sad that I can't hear him sing an opera whilst rolling along Pavarotti :)(URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks to Kyle Vrieze who did such (URL) instructions> I was able to build my own Power Armor. (2 URLs) Power Armor>> I replaced the minifig head as I couldn't find a helmet in a suitable color. When I tried to pose I had problems to bring the gun (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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This made me sit up and take notice! It is funneeee! I liked it! The legs look a bit odd, but I'm assuming that was to enhance the clumsiness effect. Thanks! Legoswami (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Compare this month's creations to those of a year ago: (URL) Febuary 2005> (URL) February 2004> ..and (URL) February 2003> Interesting comparisons to today's and yester-year's builds. Main Mecha Building Archives here: </build/mecha/latest (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oh noooo! That is too funny and actually pretty cool! Now, I'm wondering, who was it on Brickshelf that did something similar..... I' can't remember. Either way, thanks for sharring. e (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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For your enjoyment, I present: The Firestone Man (made from Wilderness AT tires, of course). The Firestone Man is the evil-twin brother of the Michelin Man. (URL) MOC Pages>> (URL) MOC Pages> (URL) Brickshelf> I am a SW man by nature but over time, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
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(...) SNIP (...) Another snippie (...) Some small funny MOCs you have here! But don't fool around with me; the troll is not built from the Titan XP set, but from the 4507 prehistoric set if I'm correct ;-) Anyway keep up the good work on alternate (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is sooooo cool. Perfect extension to your universe. The secondary arms are a nice touch, I really like that. The size and scale are also a joy to see. Well, not if you end up on the wrong side of the view that is! (URL) Great work. e (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey Keith. Thanks for that. Let me know when you finish those variants, I would really like to see them I am working on some ideas myself, one in particular with a light saber kilt. Regards, David (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks LFB. The "Gorgon" concept evolved from an droid called the "Behemoth" on my old website, Silicon Psyche. The Gorgons are the heavy hitters of the Vedraan army, capable of going toe to toe with the U.E.S.F's Juggernauts and Spartans and (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hey, I posted some new stuff about a week ago, let it get modded & here's the post (URL) First, a yellow Xpod, er, pod (URL) a little correllian style freighter from 4098 High Fliers (URL) A landing shuttle from the yellow Xpod (URL) A space citizen (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Hi Todd, I have a severe nitpick. ;) There is no backstory here! You can't post a picture like this: (URL) without a backstory! We have the basics of the universe (given elsewhere) but I want to know this bad boy's story! By the way, I really (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks, Marco. While the hips hold up very well, the knees and ankles could'nt take much more weight. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) That head/face is wicked! :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203 (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice work David, I thought the use of the ski was particularly inspired, and the jetpack was a nice compact design. I made copies of each and I'm working on some variants. Thanks for the inspiration. -Keith (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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SNIPPY You guys, I was just wondering, IIRC, Brickshelf asks for email addresses before creating new accounts. Why not try mailing Kevin Loch (Or whoever is the admin) and asking him to retrieve Moko's for you? Legoswami (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Daniel. I built the hip design from set 8811 just to see how sturdy it was and the rest of the creation grew from there. Later, Todd (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) That is an excellent model. I love how you used the same hip design as the Kikanalo from the 8811 Toa Lhikan and Kikanalo set. The use of the Bohrok head plates as shoulder armor was a slightly commmon but good idea. Again, great MOC. :) - (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hello Todd, looks to me like an evil outer space insect. I like the way you built the hip joints. Seems to me as it could take much heavier weight. Well done. (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Check out the "Gorgon" heavy assault droid host unit- (URL) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !
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(...) Really? Is it coming apart? I played around with the parts so that I got a pretty stable MOC. I used new parts also. I shake it around, poke it, and drop it on my desk with no probs :). David. (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I finally found time to review some of my older pictures taken during the last year. Here are some excerpts I'd like to share... (2 URLs) When I started with Scout I had the picture of an agressive fast animal in my mind. Something like a raptor. (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Mark, the link is very helpfull. BTW, I should have said that I'm not native english speaking. Would have been better english I think... (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) His name is Giger and he isn't German - he's Swiss. It's a little European country between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. -- shgg. (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Bryce! Great to see you posting again! As usual, you've pushed yourself harder than anyone could reasonalby expect. As one of the few to have seen this in it's earliest stages (10-15% completed?), I can only say that I knew this was going to be (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yep, that is exactly it. You can use whatever combination of gears you need (have a available) but this is the concept. Thanks for putting up the pic. We'll be needing to point people at that. Mark (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's what I was sayin'! It'd be an awesome photo shoot! We'll have to do it using Ray's equipment :-) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Are you wondering if I have a Lord Farquaad (Ruler from Shrek) complex with my need for weaponary? LOL! (...) Just trying to keep up! (...) LOL (...) Thanks???? Does anyone have a link to Sophie interpreter? (...) They are up for grabs. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I have been waiting for your thoughts and I appreciate what you have said. It was a fun build. (...) Thanks again. I love weapons. The more the better. I think we will find as we build better gears for hips and knees our Mech will be (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you, Master! I do appreciate all the help you have given me. (...) Yeah, towards the end, I was pulling out yellow greebling and asking, "How can I use this!" The nature of a z24 Mech of this size is more about weight than anything else, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Please Let Me Know What You Think (URL) Acronym FAQ> might also be useful to bookmark since it can be a bugger to find. (it's linked on the (URL) FAQ> page.) Mark (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Brian, pardon me for being late. I was not at home for a week. But now I saw what you did! Great, nothing more. When I read you wanted to build a z24-Version of your first post I was curious. And now I'm blown away... (...) Hey up to now (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Bryce, I can just imagine what it looks like in person...it's insane enough in the pictures, and I can tell the pics don't do it justice! You should keep it together long enough to bring it to BrickFest this summer... Derek (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Kyle. Thanks for the compliments! I definitely try to minimize size and part count while trying not to compromise too much the details. Thanks for commenting on the booster packs also. You are the only one so far to have said anything (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) All flee in panic! For the mighty has been revealed! (...) ...and I'll be a ding dang! (...) Brought on to the upmost illyiest. (...) Egads, collectively known as the Planet Cracker Buffet. (...) I see the trick components, it, it, it, be the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) What, there's a stigma about Bionicle? I hadn't noticed. ;) (...) Wicked. This contest has brought out all the really great builders. This one's a contenda fer sher. Very nice as always, the use of those tail parts is excellent. As others have (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(snip) (...) Bryce, You always come up with the most interesting use for Bionicle Parts. Ever since seeing Tortured Soul in person, I've been in awe of Bionicle Part potential. You used 500 claws? Hey, I've got a bunch of black Onua claws. If you (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) David, these weapons and booster packs are great! You continue to build on your portfolio of maximum minimization. Most of the rest of us need way more weight, size and volume to get that kind of detail and realism. I predict these will be (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow! The best compliment I could give it is that I bet Giger would like it if he saw it. I read somewhere that he used animal bones and meat under the black rubber in the original Alien costume. Of course, they didn't have Bionicle back in '78, so I (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the compliment, Brayton. Yeah, something about the solid black sections gives it a purposeful, battle-ready feel I think. Glad you liked the modifications. (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (snip (...) This is insane. Truly insane. Organic crazyness! Bryce, when you were describing this to me my mind could only get a sense of what you were doing but to see the actual MOC is making my mind melt. I agree with Chris with on sealing (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks to you and many other great builders, a healthy does of eye opener has been handed down. (URL) (...) Awesome! Contest of Champions! (URL) (...) Amazing pictures! (...) OOOOOooooooohhhhh! (...) whoa. (...) You did it! (...) Oh yes, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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You better watch it, Bryce! Giger will sue your thievin' behind! Jaw-dropping eviliciousness! I hope this thing doesn't come alive at night and try to "pollenate" you! Better keep it frozen in stasis, "it's the only way to be sure!" Dave "Bryce (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No problem. I saw Rob's query at work, and thought immediately that it was the screw driver. I just had to test it out when I got home this afternoon, because I wanted to know. I proceded to make one of those rifles myself. Looks really nice. (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh, well. That's what I get for thinking about Lego when I should be working! James (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Rich got it! A little 'ol screw driver. David (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for trying it out Rich. David. (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I know what you mean. I rather not destroy or mutilate them. If I cannot do it with current parts then I just don't do it. I have been contemplating molds. But I think it is so much more fun to figure out ways of working with what you got. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Somehow that just doesn't seem...right? :-) (...) Yup! Finally got a chance to use 'em. (...) Nope! I'll probably canibalize it in no time. It's taking up too many of my favorite parts. (...) Yeah maybe, but you know that doesn't matter to me. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Mladen. I haven't been able to post for over a year and honestly didn't make the effort to straighten it out until Eric got on me about it a bit. I'll be fluttering about now. (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Jas. It's too cool to have you post up on my topic. Your stuff is second to none! I have a lot or respect for you man! As for the model I wanted to do something totally new. I guess it succeded. Though, as I'm sure you know, I never (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Are you talking about the tan bits? If so those are wings that you can see through the "holes". If you're talking about the axles those are ball socket (Toa arms) parts fanning out from behind (think ribcage). The cylinder parts are rocket (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This is totally funny to me - because my joint tech work has been motivated by a desire to avoid technic pieces at all costs. Basically, I refuse to do worm-gear joints because I think they are too difficult. (URL) Mr.Ham> is maybe my most (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Firstly I must say this is one of the most original and awe-inspiring creations I have ever seen. When I saw it on Brickshelf I almost skipped past it, until I saw that it looked like a H.R. Giger sculpt! I love everything about this creation, the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Just like to say a big thanks to all who have commented, critiqued and viewed my latest creation. I have taken on board alot of what has been said, and made some mods accordingly, I am pleased with the results. I am going to post a more (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I just got home and tried your solution, and then the one I proposed. Your solution didn’t work. I couldn’t get either end in between the knuckles of the ski skid. I then tried my solution with the my solution (6246a Minifig Tool Screwdriver), (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) My guess is with one of these: (URL) But that's just a guess until I can get home and try it. Or until David posts the answer.. James Wilson Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Screw driver piece, blade end stuck into the knuckles of the hinge on the ski? C-ya, Rich (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> Very nice, solid mecha. I like the studless look a lot. I'm going to agree with Jeff and say the forearms seem out of step with the rest of the mecha. Other than that, great mecha! More more more! Later, Chris (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Soren has come light years since he first started building mecha. Really great work. The cell phone is right on! I like the way the skirt is done, too. Keep 'em coming! Later, Chris (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) NICE! I dislike most minifig weapons I see people make because they are either: composed of mutilated LEGO weapons, custom-made molds, or ridiculously oversized. HOWEVER... Yours are just wonderful David. In particular, The flechete gun, light (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) <Snip> WOW! This is the most impressive Bionicle thing I've ever seen! Don't think I didn't notice the Onua claws making those helix structures...I remember you experimenting with that when I came down to L.A. You really must go to TAP (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I'd like to know how you made the cone stay on the back of this gun: (URL) you mod something? -Rob "David Rabadan" <drabadan@aol.com> wrote in message news:ICFHqA.G8u@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is cool Brian. The missle racks balance out the body and help "round" out the form. Though the spines alone do give Razor a nice brutal feel. Cool Yellow on black. Nicely done. Lots of spines and twisty bits applied to break up the straight (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello everyone. I have been posting some minifig gear for the TMC and would like to hear what you guys think. Please click on the following images to visit my Brickshelf folders: Non-Mecha Weapons: (URL) Power Armor Sniper Riffle: (URL) Jump Packs: (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Yes, well. Let's see if I can enunciate what my brain is thinking. Holy mother of.... I am always particuarily amazed at how closely you get to Geiger's imagery. The Rack proper is a feast. I imagine you got a healty dosage of straw elements (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Soren, as always very cool. The school girl is incredible. But what really got me going was the bag, cell phone, and hair. Simple creations wonderfully executed. Right on man. Mark (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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