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(...) Okay, fine, you're not whining. But I still think a contest should be a little more than "Eric, I challenge you to build what I build better than me." I like the design, and most of my experience is in the 12 inch range; but I like the idea of (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Whateva... I rather post the whole slew of emails I got saying what a mean person you are. Aside from that, please don't bother me anymore. Thank you. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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I don't take issue with anything else, but whining? I was hardly whining. Yeah, the rules are generous towards me - I never claimed otherwise. I have at least three things I want to build before then, though, and the next three months are crazy for (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Cheer up, emo kid. Why don't you post it? You have my express permission to do so. It's not something I'm proud of having written, but unlike you, I'm man enough to own up to my mistakes. Soren (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) The rules are not 'unrealistic'. Just not very challenging. At least not for someone with any skill. Given nine months to build a twelve inch mecha, even someone like me (who's never built a mecha before) could do it. Looks like others are (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Man, this blows... I wanted to see a contest. It would have been better than all this nonsense. Eric, you really should reconsider. I think 12 inches is not a very good size - Soren, all your stuff is on the order of twelve inches, AND you chose a (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'll go even though 12" is not my normal scale (note: disclaimer inserted early in case of massive blow out aka: parachute). I doubt I dislike you enough but I'm sure we can work on it. (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'll step forward. I want to learn about mecha building, and while this is extreme, it is an opportunity. And it will be fun! so, we're doing that anime based mecha, twelve inch limit? And how long to build? I am pretty busy with stuff, ya (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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I would have. His disgusting email made it clear. I have no desire to entertain him further. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Other than the fact the rules he set in response to your challenge are completely outside your typical building medium, how are they unrealistic? Setting specifics of size or parts sets a basis on which to judge. Limiting the size will also (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'm laughing so hard I can barely see the screen. Anyone else want a go? I'll build it anyway, but the competition would be fun. Soren (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Whateva... Your rules are unrealistic. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) So you're forfeiting then? Too bad, it could've been fun. (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Oh stop weaseling. You accepted (if I understand your crazy moon language), and if you want to save what little face you have left you'll do this as is. If you actually want to go bigger, send me a box of parts to even us out. (Dark red bricks, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Getting the motors installed is not too difficult. I'd like to try it sometime. When I built the Mana Cat, I was kind of going for that. But the legs were built wrong and the only motorized elements were the Mana. A fully articulated (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you Ted, and may I wish you and your family Happy Holidays. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote: -snip- (...) 12 inches in 9 months. Sorry that's a joke. No limits just build the Mech, and before the spring thaw. 12 inches or less? Who am I Zizy? 9 months!? Soren and I could spawn a love child in that (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) snip (...) snip (...) I'll volunteer to be a judge as well. -Jon Walden (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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Now all we need to do is figure out hwo to add motors and get a couple of RCX's on board, and you too can have a lego aibo... It looks good eric. What peices are you using at the ankle joints? (URL) - I can see prop housings, and some kind of ball (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I had the same problem with Safari-- cutting and pasting solved it. Here are some pics (mmm, goooogle) of (URL) a model> of the proposed contest mech. JOHN (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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