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(...) -snip- Dave, I first saw the Titan XP fully built at Rob Limbaugh's house. His son built it and I was impressed by the shape and form of the Mecha. (except for the antenna sticking up on the head!) Then my girl friend built it while I was (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Titan XP Red
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Dave, this re-color looks so cool! I wish the company had replaced the orange with dark red. Even better if they also replaced the sand blue with tan, or even keeping the sand blue, and giving us tan instead of black. (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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(...) -Snip- (...) Oh cool, yes, we could do that. I do that already for mine. My thumbnail links to my LUGNET pages where you can link to the posts that explain about the creations rather than going straight to Brickshelf, and or a Web Site (mine (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: More mecha
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(...) Thanks Danny! -Jon (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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(...) About the guns, because the black sucks the detail out of the guns they look kind of like tumors. Just changing them to a shade of gray might fix the problem. In general they just look a little under-detailed, but don't take away from the (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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Oh wow Jeff! What a terrific aircraft carrier! Or is it that ship from that old cartoon Starblazers!?! Seriously though, I'm not sure I said so in person, but this thing is pretty cool looking, and well put together (rock solid). There's some great (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Better yet, it had the right mix of difficult and easy elements. (...) Thanks for the feedback! :) Jeff (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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(...) Great idea! I think it could be helpfull to have a builders history in some way? I started to build my own one in (URL) here>. It needs some dividing now. I think one page per year will do for the start. The builders who like could maintain (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Eric. I would like to have a group of Bravos surounded by some minifig squads all together supporting one or two medium mecha. That should look great! (...) Well, joint tech is really easy at this size! (...) Keep building, I know (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think you will find yourself on that list now for others Jon. While I am more inclined to building robots than mecha's I find most of these fascinating. It was Eric Sophies Jamoqlat that got me looking at the group, and truth told, I have always (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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(...) Excuse me while I cry. ;_; On the other hand, at least you didn't think it was a Spanish Galleon like one four year old girl did! ;) (...) Did you have a complaint about any of the guns other than the twin mega particle cannons on either side? (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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(...) -snip- Right on, thanks, good idea. Sounds like a plan. I'll do it that way. e (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ** Snip** (...) Well, Kyle, They are too numerous to list, but I can name a few builders whose new stuff I always look for. Mladen Pejic Eric Sophie Brian Cooper Mark Neuman Soren Roberts -Jon (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(2 URLs) - After moderation Backstory: I had planned to forego any Lego purchases in 2004 due to my boycott of bley. I was happy about the new parts and colors, but thought they should be additions rather than substitutions for the older greys. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow Jon, Those buildings are truly awesome. I like the Fire Station myself. This is seriously impressive stuff. The closeups showing the connections to the inferno mech really show attention to detail. Danny (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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(...) Now this is an idea I can get behind. The thumbnail page is just too graphic intensive for me to load quickly, plus I know 90% of the builders represented on it. Text is alright for me. If I may make a suggestion: alphabetize the builders. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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(...) Nice Work Jeff, upon first inspection I thought it was something from Starblazers. Very cool hull shape and paint scheme. My only real complaint was the guns, but you addressed that already. I'd love to see it in person. -Keith (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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(...) -snip- I'd like to split the page containing the builders links in to two sections. Like this: Builders Links: Browse by Text Links. Browse by Thumbnails. This way you can have a choice in format. Plus when you click on the page, your not (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Entry - MPC - Marcus Clancy - medium
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This is my entry for the medium class. Yes it is a GlaGla frame. I wanted to post this because I used Master Gla's frame design to start my mecha creations a couple of years back. I always wanted to thank him for the inspiration he has given me and (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I browsed through a bunch of your mechs, and if I had to pick a favorite, I'd say I like the Troll--that new Jedi fighter canopy just looks perfect on it. I only wish the chin-mounted auto cannon were modeled more realistically. When I first (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Had a little unexpected time on my hands while running burn in diagnostics on my friend's computer, and yup, you guessed it guys, I took more pictures and posted them. First is the Protomech support facility: deep link: (URL) is my light and medium (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Entry-MPC-Jon Walden-Large
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Here's my entry for the large category. He just barely makes the cut at exactly 12 inches high. It's the Bateleur Jus' Kickin Back and relaxing. Deep link: (URL) again -Jon (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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Now that is a cool ship to model! I am totally intrigued by the front end of that ship! So VERY cool how you made the it! I like all the design features, from the rear end fan tail shrouds to that magnificent front end! Plus you completed the build (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My First Real Dive Into The World Of Mech-Dom: The KOP Trooper
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(...) Hey that's a good Mech! Good use of parts and the proportions and scale is nice. I'm very happy the contest brought you our way and helped break the builders block. Right on! (...) That is great to hear. The archive of Mecha Creations was ment (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really like this MOC! I could see a whole slew of these on my desk! Also, I really like the hip config. Very cool. nice way to use the clip and bar system. Nice! e (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Entry - MPC - Dan Thompson- large
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(...) Congrats Dan! Your the first person to enter the Large Mecha Catagory! Your contest image has been entered: (URL) MPC Entries> e (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Entry - MPC - Dan Thompson- large
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It barely fits this category but it does fit. Here is my entry. (URL) machines get sore and cramped up, don't they? (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | first public mecha
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I have finally done it. I got pictures and have uploaded them. (URL) is my baby. Actually it more resembles a fatter middle aged man with a beer gut. Features include extreme manuverability and posability. It is modeled as close to the human form as (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I plan to get more pictures, but it probably won't be for a few weeks due to other things gettng in the way. ^^; Jeff (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I just wanted to say thank you for all the positive responses from the community. I was worried my designs might not stand up to the scrutiny of my peers. Give me a few days to rest before I take pics and post the rest of my stuff. I spent 10 hrs of (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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Thanks Dave, I'm glad you like the changes. e (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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Hey there, Jeff! As I mentioned the other day, I love this! It's HUGE, solid, and doesn't lack in detail. I'd love to see more pics/closeups if at all possible. -Dave (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) There is a saying that goes 'If you can't say anything nice, then say nothing at all'. Also, there is a saying, 'two steps forward, three steps back'. They both apply here. -Dave Johann LUGNET Member #524 (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! It is actually larger than I'd originally planned, but as I built more, that's the scale it wanted to be. It helped that I had a good diagram that matched up 2 studs per tick on my ruler. XD (...) That would be Dan's luxury liner (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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Sweet ship, Jeff! I love the way you interlock different slope bricks to create different planes. I find the scale of it especially satisfying--vast without threatening to crush small onlookers. What is the Maersk blue behemoth in the background of (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ham - The Space Monkey
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Nelson Yrizarry wrote: Big Daddy, that is one of the coolest MOCs I've seen in quite awhile! The face is so perfect and I'm in love with the smooth space suit. Nice use of the quarter panel walls to help keep the weight down (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Entry - MPC - Nathan Wells - Medium Mecha
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(URL) (...) Cool, thanks Nathan. (URL) Contest Page> updated. Bring it on Nathan, let's see what you got for small and large! Mark (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Entry - MPC - Nathan Wells - Medium Mecha
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Alright, here it is: (URL) My official entry for the medium catagory...now to work on Small and Large...mwhahahaha... -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Ham - The Space Monkey
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Presenting... (2 URLs) Brickshelf Gallery> Inspired by the character MOCs of Felix Greco, and a strong desire to build something other than a vignette, Space Monkey is my first large MOC in quite awhile. My goal was to make a figure with articulated (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: More mecha mayhem
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(...) Dude! it's a rainbow warrior but still, a (URL) DROPSHIP>. Cooooooool. Plus, stuff like (URL) this> is just cool. I know they are games but still they make for good dios too. You just keep posting this stuff Jon, we got 5 years worth of (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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