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(...) Oh my goodness! Look at the way you used those parts! WOW! Highlighted! e (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) OMG, I'll say. That's cool Tony. Crossposted to .mecha. (I'll update the sidebar too.) That's pretty hip, I'm mostly impressed by the fact you got two levers that'll hold the bot up. More impressed that the levers hold all the weight. Cool. (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Either way, space is more fun! I really like it Lenny, but all the black should be switched with dark gray. Then exchange the light gray with white that you'll buy from stores. Then write a comic about his adventures. ~Kevoh (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Lenny, I suspect you missed the joke and that, like Mark's post downthread, Steve was mimicking Marvin's version of high praise. That said, you can't imagine how many "but Orthanc doesn't really look like that, because Peter Jackson says so" (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey wow, that is so cool. I really like the way you built that! The proportions are good and I think the entire Bot looks great. Thanks for sharring! e (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Doooood! Duuuuude, dewww...wwwd. Oh dang sorry for the late reply. Hang on, here it comes: I REALLY LIKE THIS QUAD! Come on! The feet, the canopy, the stocky leg joints, the color, the shooty things, the rear mounted optional missle racks! DANG. I (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, I must admit that my first thought was "that's a pretty sweet 'bot that kind of reminds me of Marvin" but to say he looks absolutely nothing like him is stretching things a bit. (...) Ah, but here's where you're wrong, Mr. Poopy-pants. (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well thanks, I guess. He does have Marvin's giant spherical head. And his droopy eyes. I guess that doesn't really count in the "absolutely nothing like him." Maybe I should have added that I didn't have the parts to do him in white (he's not (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It looks absolutely nothing like him, he's not even silver, or fat. It's no worse than any other mech I've seen lately though. Steve (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hahaha!! Thanks for the thoughtful note.. now that I reflect on it, the MOC does lend itself towards certain melancholy thoughts. -Lenny (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (in slightly depressed tone) It's ok, I suppose. I sure that you were tired and overworked when making this rather small figurine. I feel sorry for you. I'd get more excited about it but, just can't quite work up the effort. :) Mark N (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Jason! My lighting is really cheap. Both lamps are $10 or less, and the bulbs are normal sorts of bulbs (less than $5). Tripod isn't anymore than $15, and white paper that size should be easy to get in the $5 range. Less than the (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nice. I think you really nailed the depressed look. (...) Your setup looks good. I really need to get around to buying some better lighting. Jason Spears | (URL) House of Bricks> | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> | (URL) CLB> (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I recently made a smaller plate sphere in the same vein as Bruce's design: (URL) Enjoy. --Bram (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) While I like it (and had to go and investigate the Lowell Sphere which is a rather neat construct), I was a little disappointed it was the new Marvin. Still that leaves room for others to try the old one... Danny (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Also, I took a photo of the set up I did for the pictures of Marvin. Relatively simple, I think. (URL) Hosted on Flickr> -Lenny (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) LOL! I thought about it, but didn't want to change Lego's 'brilliant' hand design. -Dave (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yep, 100% dark bley. I actually think it might go better with black than classic dark gray does, but that's about it. Which is good, because I'm using more black lately, what with all my classic light gray tied up in my dropship (I'm just not (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) into the "large" category even while kneeling, which is a plus. (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Great new color look. But you should have added thumbs... (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (4 URLs) (...) I don't have much to say that hasn't already been stated... The color arrangement is beautiful... dark bley seems to actually look good on this one. That is bley, right? You make it better than grey! Oh, and the feet are cute. (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Tips and Tricks, was Re: Kogeru (leg framework)
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LOL!!! You beat me by a split second on this one. (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Excellent job, Mark! Those need to be added to the </build/mecha/resources (URL) section. Marco, are you familiar with that section of the site? It's set up for builders of all calibers to get inspiration from. -Dave (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Tips and Tricks, was Re: Kogeru (leg framework)
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(...) No problem man. That's why I put them there, so people could see them, copy them and build mecha. Hear that!!!! I want you people to copy it. Go to town folks. (...) I think it's a great idea. We've got (URL) the Resources> page. (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mark thank you for those pics. I think it's not only me who will learn a lot by examine this leg frame in detail. Yesterday I browsed .space for the first time. They have a design topic there. I thought of doing something similar for .mecha. I (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm working on another mech, (the leg structure I used in Kogeru worked so well that I wanted to do another one) and paused to take pics of the leg frame work. Note that the rest of the model is mostly brickwork, this is about all the frame (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Entry - MPC - Ka-On Lee - Large Mecha
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New pose from my Strike Gundam: (URL) able to do half-kneeling pose was one of my objective when I build it. No modification to the original model was needed to make this pose, other than removing the optional Aile back-pack. The Strike Gundam was (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) There are two different missile racks. I wanted to do my original technic half-pin missiles, but didn't have enough white pins, so I did the larger missile racks instead. Then I disassembled and sorted my 4402 Sea Riders set, and suddenly (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hah! There's nothing to see inside the cockpit but exposed studs :) You've exposed my secret strategy to make the uninteresting parts of the MOC indistinguishable in the pictures... Thanks for the comments. After seeing your latest, I'm (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments, Dave! (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, I *might* have gotten a little carried away with the colorless color scheme. Now I'm wondering if I have the parts to do the back in dark red, sort of a black widow scheme. I do recommend the cockpit part, it gives you a great sharp (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think most of my stuff winds up having a little "cute" content in it. I'd credit (blame?) the anime influence. BTW, I have to confess the wheels don't turn freely, so the model doesn't roll (they're wrapped around 1x1 cylinders). (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yes, a true Shirow spider tank would never be without a pair of minigun claws. I'm glad I put in extra time on the nose-gun, though. You should have seen the inelegant chunk of crap I had as the first version. It didn't even pivot (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments, Marco. The color scheme really worked itself out. I knew I had to use dark blay for the canopy and joints, I needed to use black for the wheel mountings in the lower legs, and I needed to use white for the half (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ditto! :-D -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Kyle, Kyle, Kyle. That's absolutely beautiful, and an excellent use of the "new" ball joints. A couple of questions: 1) The white missile racks appear to vary in the pictures. Is that so, or is that a system of covers? 2) Do you have better (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, Mark, I did take a few small liberties, but I kept the overall 'feel' of the mech the same. I didn't want to change the shape unless I absolutely had to. I like the 'multiple variations' idea. I've been tempted to pick up a couple more and (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Cool Dave! I hadn't appreciated that you replaced all the parts the same. I figured you just used something close. Awesome man. We should get a bunch of these and just tack on our own color schemes, could be fun to see waht people come up with. Like (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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luv 'em! (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Man wow. You desreve all the praise heaped onto you here. I only got this for ya. Photography, lighten up the black so we can see it. The cockpit shot is almost useless because all we see is black. So there's my critizism. Pretty lame of me. Dang (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Dear mecha readers, you may have noticed the new graphics for our little space here on Lugnet. I worked with Mark Sandlin on these and want to give him a Huge Thank You for helping to get these together. Mark Neumann (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eric, thank you for the kind comments. This is one model I felt Lego did a fantastic job on...except for the color. I'd love to see others trying out a color swap like I did, but I'm not sure how many possible choices there are...I know there (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Marco! Keep on building. Use what you've got available to you. That's what prompted me to re-color the 4508. I knew I had the Dark Red to pull it off, so I went for it. As long as you've got a good way to keep your creations archived via (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Kyle! Thanks for the comments! Personally, I would have loved to replace the Orange with Dark Blue for a Dk Blue/Sand Blue combo. Alternately, I wouldn't have minded Lego putting out the Dark Red variant with Sand Red highlights. I don't (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Kyle, I love this tank! The details are phenominal. I think my favorite aspect of it are the treads on the feet because wheels and mecha don't usually go together. Keep up the fantastic work! (URL) minifig me!>> Dave Johann (URL) LUGNET Member (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Kyle. Fantastic job on the Spider Tank. I saw it on GITS SAC myself and always wanted to see something like it made of Lego. You have done this for me and I thank you very much! The only suggestion I can give you is changin the colors a (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I can dig it. You've got nice set of smooth, sorta bulbous in places, shapes that works really well. The mech ends up looking just a little cute, but that's OK. Getting the wheels in there and keeping it able to stand and pose is also very (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh that is nice. I love the way you got wheels in the "feet", and the iconic Vrieze half-pin missile packs are always a hit with me. The color segregation works very well, although I'd like to see a bit of white that isn't contiguous to the (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Kyle, great work! You did a really good job on this multi-ped (like you always do, BTW). I like your MOC very much. Spider Tank has a wonderfull shape. IMO Studless! The bley and black fit well together. I'm a bit puzzled about the white (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I just uploaded pics of two of the vehicles I used in my Bricktek games. The shrike: (URL) Gila: (URL) ya like 'em -Jon (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here's a new MOC, it's a Spider Tank Mech: (5 URLs) brickshelf gallery> I'll do a MOCpage when the site's back up. This MOC was heavily inspired by (but not a faithful replica of) a spider tank featured in the anime Ghost in the Shell--Stand Alone (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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(...) Wait. That's right, veritechs are from Robotech. Love that SDF-1. So does yers transform? :P (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Dan, I love the color scheme, reminds me of Space Police I. My favorite bit are the hands. I love how you used the 2x2 plate with the octagonal bar around it to fasten on the fingers. Very original and very cool. I also love the cockpit. The (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, (URL) made me laugh, at least. Disclaimer: I haven't explored the whole site too thoroughly, so there may be images inappropriate for younger viewers. Stuff like boogers and poo, maybe. Dave! FUT: OT.Fun Hey, that's a nice hammer you've got (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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(...) Now you're just cruisin' for a bruisin', buster. :) Jeff (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Duh, man, it's a Spanish Galleon! ;) (...) Thanks! I definitely agree with you on SNOT. :) Oh, and I look forward to you finishing that ship from the Fifth Element with the swimming pool! :D Jeff (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Black doesn't photograph well; they're a lot more detailed in person. I'd considered Dark Grey, but I didn't have the parts at the time. I plan to get the parts, though, because I want to try it and decide if I like it better (I even have an (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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(...) Yes, that would be nice. (...) Good idea! I'm already curious on the creation you'll come up with. (...) Thanks to all the three of you for the really good job you do maintaining .mecha! (...) (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Dave, this is sure the best looking Titan XP I saw up to now. Really nice. I would've liked to see it with the sand blue replaced by tan too. But i can understand that you now take the parts for new own creations. I sorrowfull have to do (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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Dude. I so loved that submarine of yours from Captain Harlock. Can't wait to see it again with Veritechs on the runway. (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Titan XP Red
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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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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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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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| | Re: Bravo
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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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| | Re: More 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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| | Re: More mecha
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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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| | Titan XP Red
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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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| | Re: A few things I promised.
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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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| | Re: More 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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| | Re: Bravo
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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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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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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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| | Response
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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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| | Re: The Compendium - Mecha Builders Links *update*
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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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| | Re: 1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
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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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