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(...) Thanks, I know you were asking Bryce, I was able to grab the link at the time. Those white "brushes" are Mini-fig epaulettes. You know the thingies that go on the mini-fig's shoulders. (...) Awesome. (...) Yes! That one is classic and very (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well you are breaking the mould I suppose. Not that I didnt appretiate your mecha in the first place. Dont want to give you a big head or anything, but it was basically Jama that turned me on to .mecha.. (...) It would be nice to have (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) There is this pic of the face taken by Brian Heins: (URL) me trying to figure it out hilariously: (URL) Eric - I think the Cubs face puts me very much in mind of the (...) Thank you! Nice to hear from you. Ya, you know me and those heads. :) (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"danny staple" <orionrobots@gmail.com> wrote (...) I got a lot of my parts (starting from scratch!) from Bricklink with the following recipe: (1) choose a random largish store in the UK; (2) buy some interesting pieces (3) hope they're useful. One (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Mo, Nice mecha. The bubble head thing is very retro sci-fi, yet the body style is quite modern mecha. Its an odd mix. It puts me in mind of robbie spliced with an angular anime mecha body. I really like the body style, very posable, and well (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Bryce - could you add a picture of a closeup of agiels head for us? I really like it, but I want moore... Eric - I think the Cubs face puts me very much in mind of the Transformers autobot look, it is different from your other mecha's faces - which (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I Did! Fantastic work like always. Just downloaded all the pics to try a reverse engineering and rebuild. Keep building Marco (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I can't say with 100% certainty, but I believe it's traditional yellow. -Dave (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This mech is hawt. I love the shape of the chest, and the position of the shoulder mounts. Lessee, you've got green, black, yellow, gray, white and dark blue, and you make it all work. That hip armor, with the white plate stripes matching the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh yes, and the lone light in the room, dimly lit, made it all the more fearsome. (...) Ever since I built this; (URL) Robot>. I tried to make the heads look cool from any angle you viewed it. Because, with the black robot, when you look at (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I am always glad to see a new Mecha build member. Welcome! I would like to see some more MOCS to see what you are going for before I make any coments. Regardless, I do like the poseability and the color scheme. Regards, David Rabadan (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Fierce! I can say no more than that. -Dave (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I just had to log in and post since NOT posting would have been a crime. :) Excellent first model, Mo! I see LOTS of mobility there, and quite a few modern and not so modern influences in the design. I'll agree that the colorscheme is a bit iffy, (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No recommendations. It looks like you're doing just fine. I just wanted to welcome you to the .mecha forum. I'm not around much but I do keep track of who's building what. On the critique note I LOVE the clean retro look. Plus is makes your (...) (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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-snip- (...) You spent the night with Agiel!!!??? ;-) (...) (Soren's post) (...) I would add only that the patented "Sophie Head" (angular hexagonal look) tends to make many creations "look" the same. Often even with vastly different bodies. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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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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(...) I always like your small art work. From your redesigned Novas I like this one the most: (URL) Thank you for sharing (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome to .mecha Matthew. (...) Quite impressive for a first one. I like the poseability. It seems to me you had real fun doing those poses for the pics. (...) I'm not bothered by the color scheme. The colores fit together quite well. The (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well I'm late, but I have to say well done. (...) I'd like to see the foot in disasembly. (...) You already mentioned, that you added breaks, but I still can't believe rotational click hinges support such a giant. You may say it's a small (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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My first post here so I'd better introduce myself... My name is Matthew but almost everyone knows me as 'mo'. I live in the UK. I'm new to the AFOL scene; I played with lego (Space - then Technic) loads as a kid but stopped as adolesence brought (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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I always told myself, "The world will be a better place when three things come to pass: 1. When Tooth Brushes have digital displays, 2. When Bryce McGlone makes his own web site, and 3. I can't mention here. Rest assured it has lot's to do with (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hmmm, strange, the link is broken. Had to copy and paste it to work. :-( Let me just start of by saying that I’m blown away. Phew... Okay. :-D Bryce, your website is wonderful. It has been years since I have actually explored a LEGO MOC (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Ya'll I finally got around to making my own website. Still a bit of a labor of love (aren't they all?). <plasmicbricks.com> I tried to keep it clean, fast loading, and java free. All hail dial uppers!!! (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) That's great! Good story, congrats! (Highlighted, and added to Mech Expo) e (19 years ago, 18-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh ok, got ya. When I build, I find a good rule of thumb is to make the hips narrow as compared to the shoulders. In this case, using the rotational click hinges, the female socket end for both inner hip connections, are both 4L. So they are (...) (19 years ago, 18-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not more compact per se. Just under the waist so the thighs don't jut out so much. But that's only a small comment and we've talked about it before. I'm just tryin' to say something other than "kool 100!!!/10!!!!OMG!!11" (...) I like the (...) (19 years ago, 18-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you! (...) Hmmm, I'm a little confused, please explain. Hips more unders the waist? Like more compact? right? (...) I was tempted. (...) I was trying to add more Trans Green, Everything looked "Stuck on" and I was trying to learn from (...) (19 years ago, 17-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It's a Sophiesque Gundam! Like the head & some of the slope stuff going on. Overall has that slouched look that Mark refferend to. Would love to see the hips up under the waist a bit more, but havin' them come out the sides is pure Sophie. I'd like (...) (19 years ago, 17-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) the better pics... (URL) The Cub>> (URL) Pilot (URL) Back Brain Case with coverings removed. (URL) Desktop (URL) ....and other Art work...> (URL) e (URL) Bricks>> (19 years ago, 17-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Gundamy is the word for the day! Thanks Chris! I am so glad to hear from you. The Mecha looks better in person. I really want better pictures. I'm working on that. Hey, we BOTH made a Gundam! :) (...) Be sure of it. We Rock, He She It, Rocks, (...) (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Right on man! I was cruising Brickshelf thinking, "Man, I haven't seen anything new that's caught my eye in a while..." then I see this dark grey head. I think, sleek design, good photography, I'll give it a look-see... and then I notice (...) (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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G'day all, I've long been a fan of our man Felix's (URL), and find it fairly surprising that no-one else has adopted building people in this scale. So, I did it myself. I based my effort in no small part on this little figurine I found amongst my (...) (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Awww, swizzle sticks, I was just thinking about you! Hahahaha, to tell the truth, I always wanted a distinctive Anime looking Mecha in my Biomechanical Ranks. This did it for me. (...) Thanks, I feel much the same way. I am very happy with it (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You're too sly Eric... you know how to build Gundam after all! Stop fooling us! Show us what you got up that sleeve of yours. ;-p I gotta say Eric, this is one of your best mecha yet. Hmmm... Maybe I'm just liking it so much 'cause of the (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yay! (...) Meee 2! (...) When I was building the Mecha, I introduced some stops around the joints to cope with the stability issues. The loss of poseability in some places, in my mind, makes it more of a sculpture. (...) Thanky. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Right on right on E. I got to say, I'm loving the CUB. There's a lot of brickwork here that I'm loving. The hip especially, the angles and shaping of the body. That's where Mecha meets sculpture right there. Very impressive with the click hinges, (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I introduced stops around some of joints to help. Once the weight of the Mech exceeded the joints abilities, I surrounded some of the joints with bricks. Limiting some of the posability, yet continuing to use the rotational click hinges as the (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Did you really get a 20 inch mech to support its own weight using only rotating click hinges? Really? Are you serious? No, really? That's a rather tricky thumb, as well. So you say both the heel and the toe pivot? Maybe future pics will make (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) The Cub> (2 URLs) New Hands!>> (URL) Cool Feet!>> Dark Gray Mecha. Rotational click hinges. Piloted. Heel toe pivot. 20 inches tall. 2 Week Build. Built from the feet up. I'll get some better pictures. (URL) Deep Link Preview>. Looks like a (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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Nice work. I like this picture: (URL) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You and (URL) JP Rignault> are making good use of some of the newer small parts like the Viking horns, 1x1 slopes, etc. Nice work! (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Here are some (mostly) new versions of the Nova series mechanoid. (URL) (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(URL) Brickshelf Finds>: for Friday afternoon. Check out the form of the kraatawalker by: pukai I'm making something like this myself. Could make an interesting build for many of us. Give it a try... Also, check out WIP Deimos Gumdam by: Yellow13 (...) (19 years ago, 11-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Oh cool, thanks for the heads up, that's why I'm glad your around, you know about this stuff. I'm not an anime expert, but I love it. Your knowledge helps add to the fantastic designs you come up with. Awesome. Thanks. e (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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That's great guys, right on. e (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Everyone's favorite mid-'80s Autobot leader, rendered with Bionicle Vahki parts... (URL) ...courtesy of the $20 Bionicle Bucket found at TRU. It contained enough parts for all six Vahki, plus numerous Rahkshi feet and hunchbacks. Thank you, TLC. (...) (19 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Whoops, forgot to mention that the show is being fansubbed (URL) here>. Go take a look, it's kind of interesting. Soren (19 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Gentlemen (and Keith) Your new site is a delight for the senses! Five fingers indeed! A fist! A fist I say! Reviewing your site was like getting fisted! No, wait. It wasn’t like that at all. I mean, I don’t know if it was like that because I (...) (19 years ago, 6-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Man, we gotta teach you to ID this stuff. That's Vifam, and I'm hoping he finishes it up soon. Soren (19 years ago, 6-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) Brickshelf Finds>: Week of 11/05/05 Mecha Goodness found in the (URL) Mecha section of Brickshelf>. (URL) mecha head by: hiron (URL) GundamHead2 by: Fox-Primus (URL) SPT-LAYZNER by: hiron (URL) VF-1X by: Cypher2 If you have found a cool (...) (19 years ago, 6-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The fiery rhetoric has sputtered out, at least until I can refill the napalm tanks. Rest assured I'll be ready for your next moc though. The old standup act was getting tired and I had to pull it for new material. (...) Thanks Alex, although I (...) (19 years ago, 5-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I must say - this small gathering is rather refreshing. I, for one, was wondering when a splinter group such as this one would arise... The only problem I have with the whole thing, is that the last time I checked there was no "fiery rhetoric" in (...) (19 years ago, 5-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Don't you know? Boy bands are making a comeback. (19 years ago, 4-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I really like this ship. The turrets look great, and I just love the "sculpted" reliefs on the sides. I'd like to see interior shots, if there are any. Overall, Well done Dan! (...) Looks nimble. The shot of it in the palm really gives a good (...) (19 years ago, 4-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Looking as good as ever Keith! I just lifted my nostrils from the LCD. One long sniff did the trick! Letting the slideshow feature of your new website for pyros (and apparently people with finger fetishes) take over, I was taken on an epic (...) (19 years ago, 4-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Keith (and all the other fingers), Awesome new site! I actually found this yesterday after your (URL) gallery> hit Brickshelf. Is this the face of the future--small group sites like yours and Neutronbot? On the NovaTaurus - Very well done all (...) (19 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I would say I was happy to see this announcement. But really, I'm just thinking about that cyst on my back. Oh sheesh! (19 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Good thing you're such a clever fellow. At least I only screwed up my own link. Here is the correct link for anyone who's interested. (URL) (...) Completeness is for losers and Canadians. Don't trouble me with your pseudo-scientific double (...) (19 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This restaurant is the best thing to come along since badly-peeled potatoes hit the streets of Europe back in the early 18th century. That Nova spud thing or whatever you're calling it is mighty tasty. The other deep-fried offerings are swell (...) (19 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Being a good clicker, I clicked... "Model not found!" A stealth model, that rocks! You are teh kewl man, no one else can do all grey models the way you do... So I spelunked around to "main" for you and got " MOC Quick View: (see links below (...) (19 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Presenting the Five-Fingers of Death, otherwise known as Newbrickorder.com, the crazy-sexy-cool new website your mother warned you about. Since you can't very well launch a new site without new mocs, we humbly offer this smorgasbord to you, the (...) (19 years ago, 3-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Mecha Part of the Month: 'Technic Connector 2 x 3......'
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(ha ha correction) </build/mecha/potm (URL) November 2005 ===...=== The November 2005 Mecha Part of the Month was brought up in discussion by several Mecha Builders. Technic Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket and Axle Socket with MdStone Rubber Insert (...) (19 years ago, 2-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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</build/mecha/potm (URL) October 2005 ===...=== The November 2005 Mecha Part of the Month was brought up in discussion by several Mecha Builders. Technic Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket and Axle Socket with MdStone Rubber Insert (URL) Post info> (...) (19 years ago, 2-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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<snip> (...) and Mladen and giggles* That's what you get for being so anti-Bionicle ;-) For the record these came in at least sets 8621, 8622, 8623 in Metru green, Metru blue, Metru red, and black. BTW the clips attach at the base via a technic pin (...) (19 years ago, 31-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Eric Sophie's Biomechanical Bricks 4.0 (!!!!)
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Oh wow, I was just blown away by a new surprise this evening! Biomechanical Bricks 4.0 ==== (URL) Biomechanical Bricks 4.0>> ==== Site notes and fixes: A couple of robot names. A couple of Moonbase names. Video Gallery planned expansion. Exhibits (...) (19 years ago, 29-Oct-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.publish.brickjournal, Marco Tagliaferri wrote: -snip- (...) I recall Andrew Todd Amacher's (URL) Heavy Assault Mecha> used the part succesfuly for an ankle application: (URL) I only have one myself. I keep trying to use it for a neck or (...) (19 years ago, 28-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Marco & Dan, Thank you sharing this! What an awesome find. I will definitely have to buy a set and test these new ball joints out. (URL) Mladen Pejic> (19 years ago, 27-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The final joint to the body has two technic 1x2 bricks with axle holes (URL) There's a 4l axle running through both of them capped with technic balls on either side. Then I used plate hinges (URL)+(URL) to sandwich the technic 1x2 bricks and (...) (19 years ago, 27-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Dan. So you found out yourself and you were faster than me. Think I have to get me a Keetongu... Marco (19 years ago, 27-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sure you are! BTW who did you build the joint conecting the tread to the body? (...) Never looked at it this way. Keep building Marco (19 years ago, 27-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) that's one of the several colors that this part comes in. It has a different way of attaching than old ball sockets, but I was still happy when I discovered a few months ago (only a year after it became available in a bunch of bionicle (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) heh, I'm a tricky one ain't I? (...) Thanks (...) I steal them from other SEALUG members.... I mean... uh, damn. No, I've been collecting them for a while. It's a combination of old parts, Pitsco, and the newest SW sets. (when you consider a (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Are you spying on my work area? (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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First of all thanks to everyone involved with the release of BrickJournal. I read nearly all the articles now, and even so I had to use a dictionary sometimes it was very relaxing and informative. It's appearance is really professional! Thank you (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hello Mark, happy to see your still building MOC bringing discussions to .mecha which face the true sense of it - the MOC and the brick. Beside that I have to admit I wouldn't have recognized the MTM-168 as a "Neumann". Where did you hide (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -Snip- Ya, know......... What IF: like um, what if you added RC racer style motors and geartrain to the tred legs. Then watch it go nuts! I think you'd need to have articulated crawler arms so you could steer the thing. What the heck, I dare (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Cool. Thanks man. Yeah, I need to break the mold and find the joy in building again. I think this was a step in the right direction. I think I'll take your's (and Mladen's, and Eric's)tip. More armor. Thanks for the comments man, make me want (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I knew you'd love it o-master-Von-Cleef. Never one to dissapoint the KeithLUG faithful in MOCs or Pancakes. (they're on the table steaming and hot) Enjoy (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) They hold form exceptionally well. There's lots of geometry play beyond what I took pictures of. Mostly in the form of minor variations on track position. That doubling up of ball socket joints make them very, very strong. The weakest postions (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I wasn't planning on it, until now... :) But now you got me thinking. Seriously though, coming from you this is serious praise. Thanks! (...) Cool, Thanks. I agree with you on the blues. I'm thinking there's some room here to play. Like you (...) (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sure is. I tried two other joint techniques before settling on the ball and socket design. This is the one with the strength to do the job. (...) Thanks for the idea. I may try that on the next one. Thanks for the comments! Mark (19 years ago, 26-Oct-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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