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The story line is here: (URL) "but the robots revolted..." Why do the humans always spin it this way. The robots were oppressed. They just wanted freedom. Their human masters were irrational and decadent. I'm rooting for the robots. Look at their (...) (19 years ago, 4-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New 2006 space/mecha sets
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Hmm - cant get those in the uk on S@H - they are still focussing on starwars and the Dino 2010 range. With this Dino 2010 range - are the dinosours all one moulded peice, or are there seperate peices that might lend to some interesting creations (...) (19 years ago, 4-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New 2006 space/mecha sets
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I'm surprised no one pointed these out yet. (URL) Saw 7705 in Toys 'R' Us as well. These things look like pretty sweet parts sets for space and mecha. Kind of bummer those freaky hair anime figs don't have helments though. The robot figs look really (...) (19 years ago, 4-Dec-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) I remember this exquisite monstrosity. It looks like he would have a definite "spring in his step". I don't know if this kind of tech could hold a toe pose for long though. It would be quite interesting to make a mecha that used tendons (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Cool. Definitely better than a flat foot. That's exactly what I'm talking about, although for a supermassive mecha I'd need to have this toe joint be either worm gear controlled or have an adjustable strut of some kind that forms a triangle to (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Tribunal
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(...) It seemed awkward for me at first, Danny, but surprisingly I got used to it. (...) The central structure component or the leg mainframe as I have come to call it, is extremely strong. The biggest structural issue I had was with centering the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, I feel kind of cheeky, posting to the thread without a word on the mecha itself. It has an awesome look about it - and I realy have a thing for tripods - this one really does live up to the image. Its interesting having real stats as well (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Not a problem, E, I know how hard it can be to pull yourself way from a project when the creative juices are flowing! It's like pulling teeth sometimes. (...) Thanks, on my later designs I'm trying to take pictures to explain how I assembled (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Excellent, my plan is working perfectly....mmuuuahhahha. All silliness aside, Yes Marco, it is possible to rotate the feet. I guess that means I did a good job of concealing that particular joint joint. (...) snip Glad you liked it! -Jon (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey that's great! I really like seeing how other builders go about building. Refreshing. Congrats on your first Mech and the commission! Stop by ,more often. e (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Jon! Pardon the late reply, I have been building (URL) something>. This thing is a monster! The treds, the imposing look! Judge me not, I'm gonna run away! This pic of the (URL) center structural component> looks so cool. I like stuff like that. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) I remember. That set up is too cool. Did Bryce mention that the toes can apply pressure to the ground? Plus the tubes really add to the tension and channel the weight. Ubber cool and crazy looking. e (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) OMGoodness! That rocks! WOW. Fantastic Marco! WOW. Thank you. e (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Ahh, like more of a toe, ball of your foot combo. I agree, more articulation in the feet is the future. Infact, I always wanted to build somthing that can haunch down like a Gargoyle peering over a ledge. e (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Sean, you've got every reason to be happy. This is a fabulous first one. As I could see in your gallery your not a beginner. (...) Please keep building mecha! (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I made a foot with toes that have give to allow it to stand on the balls of its feet. Though it's all gussied up with Bionicle stuff the concept still works. The tubes provide a kind of spring/tendon type support. (URL) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jon, (...) I'd sign too for all of the above. One question on the treads: is it possible to turn the feet so that all the treads are heading in one direction? I could't figure that out from the pics. (...) Once again I agree to 100%. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Brian, if I got you right you're talking about something like this? (2 URLs) This one is using a single rotational click hinge. It was torne apart by the weight of the mecha I'm working on. (2 URLs) So the second uses double ball joints. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Courtesy of Zizy, two of my favorite MS from (URL) Gundam Sentinel>. Great stuff, and from the folder it looks like he's working on a (URL) Zeta Plus> too. EWAC Nero: (URL) FAZZ: (URL) (Click for galleries) Soren (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well, essentially I'd like to see a foot that allows for more extreme poses while remaining stable. The monolithic flat footed style can only go so far. The alternative is a foot that has articulation to mimic what toes do, not the useless (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) and to think I almost abandoned this project when Mark posted his mecha tank! (...) Maybe on my next design, but this one was built out of what I had available in the tan , brown, and that wierd color I have yet to name (...) Thank you, little (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I also use the Gimp for some work, but white balance is fairly easily done with Picassa as well. In fact I tend to take most photos into it and hit the "I'm feeling Lucky" button - which adjusts white balance, other colour balances and a few other (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jon, this is rather an ambitious project, given its size, the triangular leg configuration (cool method of connecting the torso), and the wicked awesome tank treads on the feet. I like this mix of colors, but I would have liked to see them (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sean, I was really impressed to see how close you got to the miniature at this small scale. I particularly liked the slope work on the chest, with the 1x1 slopes mounted at different orientations, and the larger center slope. The feet also (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Hi K, yes sculptural, but the mobility is still intact. I mean, I can filp and rotate the shoulder so the arm can stay elevated. The Cub can do stuff like that. Although I wouldn't say it is as strong as the trusty worm gear set up. (...) I, (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Maybe the therapy will help me figure this out. Honestly I just think it's fun to make cute lil' LEGO all evil. (...) Maybe I should have gone alpha numeric... (...) You got that right! No documentation = no credit! For all we know Eric's only (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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(...) It packs a lot of detail into a small package without looking busy. All your creations show a great use of color for detail. The printed parts also are well chosen. And I particularly like that it isn't entirely studless. The studs add (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very well done. Having your words with the MOCs was great, though they offered no insight into why your Lego creations became so... sick (in a good way). :-) I'm even mentioned in there. (My clever numbering scheme is now up to double digits. (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Though more of a sculpture, without the joint mobility and Technic drive gizmos, it's an interesting design exploration. The head is still somewhat insectoid, but more armored. It looks like something I'd build. The body looks heavy and tough. I can (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) umm.... guess it's been a while since I posted let's try this deep link thing again shall we? (URL) (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just finished my latest Mecha, I call it Tribunal. You WILL be judged!! I warned you all with my last Mecha post that I might decide to make another tripod at some point. This project was much more ambitious than TAU, and incorporates a few new (...) (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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I like it. its a good representation. For those in the dark on this - the original looks something like this: (URL) weapons look the part, although I think the fins only need to be on one shoulder. I think that you could get the look a bit closer (...) (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Snip (...) As you have no doubt noticed, Sean, building mechs gets a little tricky at times. However, I can tell you that as a total Battletech junkie you have done very well with this one. (...) Actually, I wouldn't be too upset about the (...) (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi, everyone! I'm normally all about architecture, sculpture, and whatnot, and I've never built any serious sci-fi. I was recently commissioned by a woman to build a model of a mech called "Viktor Hannan" for her brother. He's a total Mech nut, and (...) (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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Bryce - what is the creation you are wearing as a hat - is it the rack? Interesting use of Lego anyway... I like the site - however I noted some links are target blank, and others arent. I would generally say to make sure external links out to (...) (19 years ago, 24-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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plasmicbricks.com OR (URL) Links are now fixed. (...) Thanks Mladen. Although I'd be flattered if anyone said the same thing it means so much more coming from you, one of the "OG" mecha guys. (...) Thanks again. I was kinda debating whether to write (...) (19 years ago, 24-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) It's spelled 'counsel', and no, your apparent (and deeply wrong) belief to the contrary, I am fully capable of disliking you for my own personal set of reasons. For myself, I was just curious to see if you'd fly into one of your little (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Cub's head in Lego Digital Designer format 1.3
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(URL) The Cub's head in Lego Digital Designer format 1.3> See the full rotation in the Gallery---> click (3 URLs) Minus a few parts that are not in the 1.3 Pallet, here is the Cub's head: (URL) I'm going to convert it in to LDD 1.4 and see what I (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) You gotsit. If the sacle of the Mecha was a little bigger, I would have made all the fingers like that. (...) e (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ahh - you mean these: (URL) Ahhhhh! I get it. I wonder if I have some of those parts. Whew- I was working up a sweat trying to explain it there... danny (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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