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(...) I really like the way the chest sticks out. It reminds me of the Autobots. And I'm digging the way your did the back at a different angle which gives it a more buffed out look. Damn good thumb too. I like the mix of old school fingers with the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I actually really, really like the fat legs. It reminds me a little of the Metropolis anime and some early anime stuff like Astroboy (Atom). Lovely retro feel to it. I think an extra plate thickness for the arms would add to this effect (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Soren Roberts" <bricklovinfreakboy@...mcast.net> wrote in message news:Iq8Joq.F77@lugnet.com... (...) Well - I like the feet. And the heels look good - but isn't it really hard to balance him? I'm not sure HOW you SNOTted the body but it's great. (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well: I want to build a mecha with waaayy huge legs. I mean, big. I can't really explain well, I'm not great at passing on ideas without copious use of body language, but you'll see. Eventually. I also want to build a yellow and dark pink (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Soren Roberts" <bricklovinfreakboy@...mcast.net> wrote in message news:Iq8KFI.orD@lugnet.com... (...) Um.... well. I haven't really watched any anime stuff, it's that what you mean. I've looked at ~loads~ of mecha online though. I also hunted down (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Marco Tagliaferri" <mtagl@web.de> wrote in message news:Iq7I9x.13Lu@lugnet.com... (...) Whoops! Well - the back of the left foot has the rounded 2x3 and the back of the right foot has the slope... Both feet are supposed to have the round brick at (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey man, that's the way to take it! I think most of the folks were sure you'd explode again. I'm really happy you didn't fullfill what even I expected when I put my bucks into the betting pool in mind... Good way to go. Try to ignore the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well that's the only brick I could think of, but I wasn't sure. Thank you Eric Marco (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is one of my goals, to aim toward a more refined fluid look. Always has been after I spent the night with (URL) Agiel>. -snip- (...) No need to act like your on egg shells, I asked didn't I? Please go ahead by all means.... (...) Earlier (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Nifty. I can tell it's pretty playable - always good, and I like the range of motion in the legs. You don't mind my asking, what are your influences? Soren (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. For what is essentially a recolored GM, the Nemo is a surprisingly nice design. Glad you like the thruster packs... I was originally trying to replicate the 'ballute pack' atmospheric reentry system from the show. Pity I couldn't get (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mostly it's the face and the feet - much more refined, less formulaic and clunky. More delicate. (...) Oh, I am stepping in it here, but I'll go right ahead and say it: all, or most, of your mecha are built in a single color, with generally (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This mecha is definitely more pared down than some of your other works, but that's what I find so great about it. From the colour usage to the joints everything is just so precise and perfect. The bazooka, with black carry handle to boot, and (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. That means a lot to me. (...) Help me out, what do you mean? (...) I guess it is a matter of finding the right scale frame to fit the weight allowance of the given joint for the over all completed Mecha. With The Cub, I found the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, for a first mecha this is excellent! I think you go the basics of mecha building down pretty solid, the next thing you should work on is giving them a certain "feel" or personality. For example, I don't know whether this is a whacky (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Marco, good to hear from you. (...) I noticed myself from the pictures that you can't exactly see what is going on in there. I also think some more pics would be helpful. (...) We all have our own level of comfort. (...) Most of the work (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Returning the feedback, nice Mecha, you have good designs. I like them, plus I see neat connections and choice parts. e (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well hello, and welcome! I was looking at this on Brickshelf the other day. You have some good ideas there. What sorts of projects do you have in mind next? Thanks for sharring and again, welcome. e (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) (Click for gallery) Enjoy! Soren (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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I like it - refreshingly different from the usual Sophie-mecha. Not sure I like the idea of using such weak joints for something so massive, but it clearly worked out for you. Soren (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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