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Hey, thanks for responding, of course as soon as I posted these pics I realized that I needed regroup some of the colours. The arms were the hardest to do shape wise and I am still not really happy with how they turned out. The best parts in my mind (...) (19 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I almost expected to see wood timbers and gears on the inside, and maybe peasants running in wheels to provide power. :-) But it's high tech medieval. The shaping of the brick/slope/rounded armor is great, and the knightly details: perforated mask, (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) There are some really cool details here- I love the feet and the swords on the shinplates. And the breathing vents on the faceplate are perfect. The small man on the belt buckle strikes me as disturbing, though I can't really say why. Nice (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello all. I just got around to posting a worm-geared mech I built for the Galactic Inquisition. There was an unfortunate disaster before I managed to take most of the pics, and now his leg joints don't work so well. Anyways, lots of worm gears and (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) My idea was to gather all of the neccessary parts before I start building, as I hate getting in the building groove, only to have to stop and wait for more parts to arrive in the mail. That being said, I probably have enough parts to build the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I was thinking of making another instruction eBook with just a dozen different heads, and they wouldn't be just subtle variations. I have three so far that are worth making instructions for. Expect the other nine... by next Spring at the pace (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Pardon, some of the text carried over to my reply from the previous comments, ooops. Thanks for sharring! e (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- pretty scattered. (...) (URL) Werd>. e (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Nathan Proudlove wrote: -snip- I like the form of the main body that you get with the two canopy parts. I think it would match better with a much more massive set of limbs and weapons (of course this gives you a lot more (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Actually it looks like the whole thing is a larger diameter too. That would require a significant skeletal redesign because of the worm drive gear placement. Maybe I'll get that #8436 Truck set with this new turntable and mess around with it. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm...gundam head. perhaps you should make a gallery of your heads, or some scenario where some evil hunter has gundam heads hanging from a trophy wall... I like the gundam version of the Teknomeka. I would be tempted to build that one, but I (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh, that. That's just a display stand for the head. ;-) K (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You're talking about this: (URL) Versus this: (URL) The biggest difference is that the three mounting holes are closer to the face of the turntable. It would take a bit of re-engineering to use these. You might be able to make a sort of (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for posting these pics and head instrutions. I have been studying your work for some time now. I was interested in getting a set of the Teknomeka instructions. I have a question about that. I was wondering if the new style turntables (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey, the rest of the Gundam is worth noting, too! Very nice. James Wilson Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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A sample of Teknomeka SNOT head technology, with a Gundam style skin. Click "Next" and enjoy the show. (URL) Heads are inordinately fun to build. K ps - Hey, what's that japanese text that google ads inserted in the brickshelf gallery... Seems to go (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hidey ho everybody, So, some of you may have glanced at this (URL) and this (URL) my first attempts at creating chicken walker style mecha. (Believe it or not, I was not consciously aware of 4789 Aquatic mech when I built the yellow one, though I (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Smoke and Mirrors gathering - Cozy Cafe - Egyptian Hooka Lounge - NYC 3-30-05> (2 URLs) Eric Sophie> (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Hi Eric, that was fast! I see the shoulders work as hips to. Good idea to add the rotational joint in the torso. I'm waiting for ball joints (up to now I only own about 10). I have to try this frame. Build on (URL) Marco> (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Marcus. I thought about it since Eric published thoughts off glueing parts together. I couldn't stand that. LEGO had to have a better way! I'm really curious to see that new frame. I've to buy me some 20 technic ball joints and then (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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MC7 Frame Tech - ZRX2 Model (2 URLs) New shoulder design inspired by Tagl>. (URL) New shoulders, torso, and hips. (2 URLs) Eric Sophie> Biomechanical Bricks (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for the kind words Kyle. I don't think I am a genious though. I just build and hope others will like. BTW...you do great work yourself. Keep it up. Cant wait to see what you come up with next. I also hope that this frame has inspired (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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snip (...) snip Okay, all you guys are friggin' mech geniuses. I almost feel unworthy to hang out here anymore! But I'll build something cool again someday, you'll see! Eric, I really like Geofrebot. We usually make mechs look cool by adding (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is an excellent idea Marco! I am building another frame tonight and I may fit this shoulder assembly. I have to say that was well thought out. Keep up the good work. Marcus Clancy (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(Stunned) (glup) (prespire) (gulp again) I'm going to build this after I sort the last of the Yellow I have in front of me. (1hr) Wow, I um, errrrr.... (slaps hand to forehead), Greg, Marcus, MY OFFICE NOW. e (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hello Eric, well done. It's good to see your new frame with some nice clothes on! When you introduced the ZRX1 Frame you mentioned the very rare factory glued ball joints you used for the shoulders. Maybe the following idea could be utilised (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) WOW! I like this mech Eric. It is very original.I also like the fact that it is built over the modified frame we had worked on. I currently have 5 blank frames to build over....so I will have some new mechs to post soon. Keep up the great (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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By Geoffrey!, a tribute to Toys'R'Us: (2 URLs) Link Teaser!>> (2 URLs) Custom Kits by Biomechanical Bricks>> Geofrebot - Skin build exercise for the ZRX1 Frame. (2 URLs) Eric Sophie> Biomechanical Bricks (20 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: My latest venture into trains: 4-6-4 Locomotive
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(...) I'm too lazy to respond to everybody but I'd just like to say thanks to all for the warm words. It's projects like this (and the turkey, and that 12 foot long spaceship) that make me alternately giggle like a schoolgirl and shaking my head as (...) (20 years ago, 27-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hands down this has got to be the coolest train MOC I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Chris. (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Adrian, that is amazing. Wow, just look at how you made that all work together. So very clever and really tough I bet! A great idea made real in LEGO. My goodness that's so cool. Bravo on your idea come true. Thank you. e (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Shh...it's a secret. I don't want the train guys to know that... ;) Adrian (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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It's not just a train, it's a Transformer! Cool design. I especially like the last picture in the Brickshelf gallery. ;-) Jeff (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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It is impressive. At first I thought, "that's a good train, for a non-train builder". Then I saw the robot mode and said "ooo!". My eyes focused on the joints that glued it together because that's the hard part of transformation. You generally need (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Adrian Drake wrote: (stuff) Steam in general doesn't do much for me, and the proportions of the cab and boiler are way way off... so really it's not much of a train, taken as a train. I'll leave the comments on how good it is (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) SPOILER BELOW Wow! That's scary. Its both a great train, and a great robot. I saw it on Brickshelf first and clicked to see the train and boy! was I surprised. Congratulations on a wonderful model. I think you should have made both camps very (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I'm rather proud of this creation. I worked very hard to make the locomotive look as cool as possible. Many thanks to Shaun Sullivan, whose designs were my inspiration. (2 URLs) Enjoy!> Adrian (URL) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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What do you get when you mix the need for EB ground based troops, a liter of vodka, and viewing too many of Keith Goldmans MOC Pages? Besides the (URL) failed hover tank>, you get the Fast Land Attack Mobile Enforcer mech. (URL) And this baby has (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Kind of reminds me of Sony's QRIO: (2 URLs) Now just get Rizmit to stand up when it falls over !?! Later, Chris (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- -snip- (...) -snip- (...) (URL) Rizmit @ Church Square Park Echo of Art Promotional display (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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