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Okay, so this one I like. A LOT! The colorscheme is fairly basic which helps on a design like this. I'm still not jiving on the feet, but that might be due to the size you are working at. Excellent Job, Marco! My suggestion regarding the dark (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: My First Real Dive Into The World Of Mech-Dom: The KOP Trooper
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(...) Personal preference: Mech builder. Mecha enthusiast is also a likely candidate. The first person to use the term 'Mechanista' loses an eye... The review: Not bad, not bad at all for a first creation, Nathan. I like that you've built a (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | My First Real Dive Into The World Of Mech-Dom: The KOP Trooper
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Greetings, mechers!* I would like to present my latest creation: the KOP (Keeper Of the Peace) Trooper. It's not my first mech or mecha, but it's the first one I actually came away from feeling really pleased about. Usually I'm a castle-builder, but (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Encouraged by the replies to (URL) Alpha> I gave it another try. (2 URLs) Bravo> It's not as poseable as (URL) Alpha> but I like the overall look. Sorry, I had to use some blay parts due to a lack of dkgray. As Keith suggested I added a small squad (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like the bulkiness. It looks a bit lumbering but isn't that the "big and mean" standard? Also like the slope usage on the front. And for some damn reason I just love the blood red/yellow combo! So shoot me but I'm really diggin it! Wierd (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well I intended Alpha to be mass produceable. Seems I chose the right parts. Thanks for the feedback, Kyle. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Bryce, I'm glad Scott replied. I also honestly don't understand why some people think my stuff all looks the same. I just want to talk about it, not be an ass. e (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well I guess I'll hop in here as I'm tired of all the negative crap surrounding .mecha... (...) Appearantly Eric didn't read that part :-) (...) And yet here he gives Eric a compliment which is still not recognized... (...) This is not a discussion (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) <snif> You guessed. Kogeru is now enrolled in a brick 12 step program. (...) DAMN! I knew I missed something. (...) Thanks man, for the post and the phone # for brick anorexics anonymous. Mark (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If I start stipping off armor I can get Kogeru into one footed walking poses. But unfortunately it's just a bit too much. (...) Thanks but they are the heads. Not the torsos. (...) Hmmm, there's really not an undressed frame per se. I just (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) yep, Kogeru will steal your lunch money with ease. Now hand it over. (...) Thanks Dave. I'm thinking that is the photography thing. It's sneaky in that respect. People either seem to think it is bigger or smaller than it actually is. Mark (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Doesn't photograph well, huh? They say the camera adds 10lbs, so maybe he's actually sort of anorexic looking? With the exception of the tan dog-robot heads for fingers I dig the color scheme. I don't know how well it would work as urban camouflage, (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) In an attempt to discuss this misnomer, please review these two sets of creations and tell me which two are the same in appearence. Each creation I make is something the last one was not or could not be. Look at the two lists of creations, (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Eric, I'm really happy to see you working Mecha in new ways. Don't take this as the wrong way, but in the past, much of your Mecha appeared to be the same (to the average non-mecha builder--I know many of the Mecha were developments and trials of (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The two Drakes
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(...) As Mark suggested I'm trying to redesign the too light ankle connection. Just to make them fit those massive legs. The modularity helps me in building. I can easily try new ideas... Thanks for your feedback (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Kyle, looking at your mecha shows definetly that size doesn't matter! But as Mark stated in the Contest rules Drake is a small medium mech. (...) So do I. But they are that hard to build. Nevertheless they are worth it! (...) I'm sorry (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Eric, it means a lot to me if you like it. If I know we meet, I'm gonna do a rebuilt. I still have to disassemble my mecha to build new ones. So Paladin is already gone. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Mark. I'm glad you like him. Did you have a look at the pics of the first (URL) Paladin>? There are some more nice poses if you like. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mark, I'm afraid it looks better in person! It looks great on the pics. When I first glanced on it I thought it's about Shogun size. I'm impressed how you managed to get Kogeru look that massive. I also like the colour scheme. I haven't (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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BIG, Klunky, very imposing. Did I miss anything, Mark? Oh, yeah...fins remind me of an early Mladen creation. Not sure how I feel about the colorscheme...I'm not fond of yellow non-construction mechs in general, so I'll admit to my bias there. I (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) PicLink will work when BS folder is moderated. A few deep links below. Ladies and gents, this is Kogeru. I'm afraid the mech doesn't picture that well, IMO, and so I'm afraid you're going to have to take my word for it that it looks better in (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Thank you, I enjoy it too. I like plates, slopes and wedges. If I sort some more, maybe I can make some more too! You hit the nail on the head, segmented cladding. yep. Glad to hear from you! Thanks! e (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Thanks, glad you like it. I had fun building it. Despite the somewhat simple design, I think it's personality will stand out over the course of the skinned frame series. (...) awwww, hey thanks, that means a lot to me. Thank you. (...) (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Marco, I really like this Mech. I think it is a successful build. The angled chest is what really gets me. Very unussual. The head is nice. I see lot's of cool tricks like the types of joints you used as well as the slopes and plates. The feet (...) (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Those legs are beefy! Massive! Super cool ankles! I like the modularity. The parts you used on the gun pods are very cool. These must be impressive in person due to the size and proportions. Thanks for sharring! e (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC second try
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Nathan Proudlove wrote: -snip- (...) Oh cool, so you are working on a newer version too? e (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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dang! b-big! Wow, from the swanky belt to the implementation of your theme! I learned from poking about that you were working on this. Congrats on completing your vision. The holes in the face plate, wow, nice. The plume? Maybe try some alternate (...) (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Alpha
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(...) Wow, you made great use of some technic parts which I seem to have a ton of, and never find an application for. That's a very inventive joint structure. Nice work! (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip I have a hard time getting used to the idea that these are medium mechs, because they're bigger than any mech I've ever built. I like those monster chicken thighs, though. One suggestion, if you have the parts, I'd replace the 1X8 plates (...) (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip It's been entertaining watching you work with this new armature, Eric. You're miniaturizing a lot of your trademark design elements. (It's also continually amazing to see your sustained volume of MOC production year after year.) My (...) (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New (year old) Mecha - The Rizmit - New Pics!
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote: snip Are those re-color pics new? If not, it's still the first time I've seen them. Very cool! (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) wow, this is a pretty cool moc. nicely posable, a great color scheme, and nice weapons. looks very realistic, especially from the side view. I'm not quite sold on the head, it looks a little...buisy for me. great design though. awesome job! (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 2005 Mecha Pose Contest
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(...) wow, this should be good. now, I need to get my 'mech presentable... sweet contest. thanks -mark (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great! Thanks for the clarification - I look forward to participating. Too bad the curators can't enter...You guys have some cool posing mecha and mechs! Later, Chris (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Chris. Changes made to (URL) See notes below (...) Height measurements are based off a standing mech in an "at rest" position. Small Mecha is anything under 6" in height Medium Mecha is anthing taller than 6" but shorter than 12" Large Mecha (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What qualifies as a small mecha, a medium mecha, or a large mecha (i.e. height restrictions)? Also, I'm not sure what this line means: (...) Could you please clarify? What do you mean by one category per person? Thanks, Chris (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | 2005 Mecha Pose Contest
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We the curators of .mecha are hosting a mecha pose contest. Wassat? See it here: (URL) long and short of it is this: Take a mecha creation, new or old, and take a new pic of it. Most striking imaginative poses count. Categories are Large, Medium, (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.technic.bionicle) !!
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(...) -snip- (...) New Pics! ==== newly edited links above (URL) e (19 years ago, 14-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Mark, thanks for your feedback. (...) First I had the idea that a heavy mecha should have some escort. The next thought that came to my mind was "How small can a geared mech be?". So I gave it a try... (...) Did you think of something like this? (...) (19 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Alpha
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(...) Thank you Mark, at the moment I enjoy building these small bots. You get a result very fast. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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