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Hey great rebuild, wow, I see the improvements. I like the top portion so much! The canopy and how it flips upwards is sooooo cool. The shapes you used work great. The ankles too I see how you built them up, looks really good. This is a cool Mech, (...) (19 years ago, 11-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Entry - MPC - Brian Cooper - Large Mecha
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(...) Yowie! e (19 years ago, 10-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Charlie
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(...) Not again! (URL) Now it's ok!> (19 years ago, 10-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Drake MkIII
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(...) Thanks Kyle. I intended to give it a more solid look. The old single missile launcher looked a bit plug on top. I felt it was a disturbing part. Later <~2645 Marco> (19 years ago, 10-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Charlie
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(...) Sorry I thought I had tested it so this would be the <~2645 right link>. (...) Thank you. I did some rebuilts before going to public. And I'm still working on it. (...) Your missing some more antenna or satellite dish, did I get it? (...) (...) (19 years ago, 10-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Drake MkIII
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(...) The ankle is much improved, and I like the new missile launchers, and the solid canopy. Nice work! (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Charlie
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(...) Your site didn't load correctly - just using the '/~2645 points you to new.lugnet.com/~2645, while your site is at www.lugnet.com/~2645 As a site, it actually looks pretty good. Pure ftx can be a bit drab, but you make it look snazzy. The mech (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Charlie
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(2 URLs) Charlie> Charlie I started to build a version of Alpha with dark gray instead of yellow. Some missing bricks made me change my way. The body got bigger, so I had to adjust the legs and feet. The result is not to bad I think. It's the (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Entry - MPC - Brian Cooper - Large Mecha
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(...) Thanks. I gave the head a pronounced jaw and made the feet stubby and rounded for the retro look. I'm going to try to further develop this style. Actually though, to be proper retro giant robot minifig scale (RGRMS), I think it would have to (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Entry - MPC - Brian Cooper - Large Mecha
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(...) Your Teknomeka are SO ENORMOUS! They're so big that in the thumbnails you can't tell if there are any studs! Great feet and head on this one--very impressive. (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I thougt it was the time to try covering a famous frame. As I didn't want to start with a large one I choose the GlaGla armature. So here is the result: (2 URLs) Tori>> I called him Tori. I had a lot of fun taking the pictures. He is quite poseable. (...) (19 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Drake MkIII
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Thanks for the reply. I agree, the overall look is much more pleasing. I started thinking of making Drake a carrying platform for different types of weaponery. So I could refine it even more. We'll see (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) Don't thank me, you did the work. (...) Looking hot Marco. What I'm appreciating more than anything is how much more refined this is looking. The greebling on the thigh, and everything looks so much more proportioned. It's always (...) (19 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Warhammer IIIA
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(...) heh, yup. I'm thinking of a terran landscape again. Dug thorough the brick and I think I'll be a lot short if I go for a city scape. But yeah, I'm on it man. Take care man. Mark (19 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Drake MkIII
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Here is Drake MkIII. (2 URLs) Drake MkIII>> It is a heavier refinement of the original Drake MkII. (...) I rebuild the ankle joints... (2 URLs) Drake MkIII ankle joints>> (...) ...changed the cockpit and bulked up the body a bit... (2 URLs) Drake (...) (19 years ago, 7-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Warhammer IIIA
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(...) Excellent work Mark, great the cockpit, inside and out. As with all your mechs, the legs and feet really standout. Now you just need that street-scene you were talking about. Nice fighter too, you've been a busy man. -Keith (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Ty, Ty, Ty (...) nah they don't go all the way through, they are mounted to a plate via a 1x2 classic hinge (...) That would look good. And yah, you guessed it. Out of the 1x inverted dk red slopes. And I didn't want to cover the stripe, so I (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark, I just finished going through your Gallery. I am so amazed, humbled, and inspired all at once. The way you built this Mech is fantastic. I think it is one of my Favs from your gallery. Wait, I know it is! I can't get over the front of that (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Jeff. The doubling up of the ball joints makes a huge difference. The body is absolutely stable. Mark (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks man, the pics are now up. Enjoy. Mark (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Marco. I just try to keep it fun. But yeah, you're right. I really don't try to make it look like anything. I prefer to keep it origional and keep the cannon folks at bay. (...) Those are used for cores in the spiral staircases, like (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Warhammer IIIA
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(...) Thank you, that means a lot. (...) yah, I have an interest in how Lego makes mecha. I think it's important because it shows us fans what kinds of restraints are on the designers. It's got to suck for them, I shudder to think what this mech (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Absolutely stunning! I love the detail on this mech. The use of the red curved slope bricks is spot on. You've really turned building these types of mechs into an artform. On a slightly related topic, I would love to see your take on the Star (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Mark, you blow me away every time. That thing is so cool. I can see the relation to Warhammer, but it's original at the same time. What are the pieces you used for the gun barrels? I never saw them before... Just keep it up man, your doing (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Building Tips (was Re: Kogeru (leg framework))
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(...) Hello Dave, yes I know the </build/mecha/resources (URL) section. I browsed it now and then. But when I was really new to mecha building (more then a year ago) the links didn't help me that good. I'd like to have some kind of pictured (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Warhammer IIIA
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(...) I agree with all of the above. It certainly looks like a sure footed mech. Those feet look very stable, which you'd need for a mech that's as wide as this. Great job! Jeff (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh man that is one sweet mech. I really like the look and feel of it. I can't wait until its modded, I want to see some more shots. Take care, David (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) I had a good time with the Kogeru construction that I went ahead and did it again, but this time with a more Mechwarrior feel. In fact, I had the image of the good old Warhammer in mind. I figured this was a good homage to that mech. Should be (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Entry - MPC - Brian Cooper - Large Mecha
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(...) Thanks. I built two frames during development and reskinned the second one several times. I wanted to see if I could get a retro look. This one looks eager to fight Getter Robo G, hatchet to hatchet. All the giant robots from the 70s anime (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The legs on this mecha, as well as the head, remind me of the "Mazinger Z" and "Getter Robo" style robots; Actually, The head and the axe remind me of Garada K7 (URL) Are you using the same teknomeka frame for each of these creations, or do (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: L-Siren
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This is my first comment on a mech. It looks cool. I love the head and body. Depending on the asteroid density, a rapid-fire gun may be a better fit for an in-and-out fighting style. Unless, the charge-n-fire gun is supposed to blow up the asteroid (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Minifig-scale Tachikoma
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(...) Aw, he's cute. And... he's a pet. And he carries a puppy. This tank appears to make friends, not war. Thanks for the underside shot too. That's great insight to the construction. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Soren, this is the most inspiring thing I have seen in a long time. I completely loved the ANIME look of it and the weapons. That gun reminds me so much of "Zone of the Ender". I have been trying to come up with something like it in a smaller (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New MOC: L-Siren
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(URL) (Click for gallery) Enjoy! Soren (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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I am pleased to say that our awards for the contest have been secured. (URL) has been updated with the prize information. The prizes will be: For Best Small Mecha: ****$25 Gift Certificate at (URL) Hooked on Bricks>**** For Best Medium Mecha: (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | MOC: Minifig-scale Tachikoma
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Since Lenny was kind enough to highlight the little bugger, I guess I should at least post a bit about it: (URL) Click me!>> It's taken me two months of waiting for parts to arrive via Bricklink, but it's finally done - a minifig scale Tachikoma (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I didn't even think of posting there. I picture mecha as bigger things with people inside, but wow- thanks for the sidebar! (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: first public mecha
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(...) Hey thanks for the feedback. I was hoping to get some more, though I know it has been kind of busy around here in .mecha. I never realized it but you are right it does look similar to space police I. I am glad you liked it. My only complaint (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Entry - MPC - Brian Cooper - Large Mecha
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(URL) "Hatchet Boomerang!" It looks like the Pandemonium Empire has resurfaced and they've learned from their past defeats. And all those spikes collect Omicron rays. You know what that means... This is the most stressed pose I've done with the (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: Spider Tank
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(...) I like 'em! They've got a lot of strength for the size, and the technic holes in the side make snot-ting easier. I just wish they had three axes of rotation, I wouldn't have thought that would be hard to accomplish. (...) They could maybe (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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