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Hi Eric, I have a habit of waking people up - not one for light conversation eh? (...) Cool - although it didnt work out, it is definately a cool attempt. I like those boxes, there are only 3 channels you can use with them. I did at some point have (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm in. Time to break that mecha-cherry as you've put it before. I'd prefer if you'd link to a real brick picture ;) I'll even make it out of bricks to add to the challenge... Tim PS. I aplogise in advance for the crapness of my entry! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Okay, I'm still in - even though I don't know how to build mecha, I'm willing to jump in and learn... and hi Allister and Bryce! Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Hello! (...) Hey cool, I like this picture, I can see the personality better. Nice. (...) Oh neat, yes that gun is a cool design. Along with the colors of the Mech it looks cool. The BFG, as we say. (...) Whoa, there is a name I havn't heard (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Good morning. (yawn) ahhh, yes, the Mana Cat, yes Manas. (URL) coffe. Um, ya, the Mana Cat was suxxor. Incorrect lower legs, trouble with the neck area. Really hit some brick walls. hahaha brick walls. Slayer. I did walk away with some cool (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Peter, I like them. The first image looks a bit off, but the beefed up arms work well. Maybe the twin rocket packs could be mounted on the shoulders of the beefed up arms if you want to retain them.. I really like the miner - a very cool mech. (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey cool thanks. I like it too. Thank you. The smoke canopies look nice with the gray and black contrast. All the "technical parts" seem to be black. It worked out nicely. (...) Yay! e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Charming. Well, I'm gonna build a mech for this contest anyway. You do whatever you want, but the namecalling isn't improving your image around here. a (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Hi, When you say mana cat - were you using the bionacle "manas" parts? Or was it just a name? I had some fun trying to incorporate them into a robot as extra powered motors for the RCX. The joints are all posable with worm gears arent they? I had a (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is the first good suggestion in a heap of postings. I think this could really help to solve some peoples problems. I hope it will. I'm really fed up with this disgusting smack and resmack. This here should be fun! So let's take it to (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Hi Eric, although it's "only" a reproduction, I like this one more than Mr. Krinkle. The grey fits bettre for a cat. Lovely work (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Love... Exciting and New... Come Aboard... We're EXPECTING YOOOOUUUU!! The LOVE bots soon will be strafing another gun The LOVE bots Promisin' smack-talk and other fun Peas along light, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Hello Peter, those look incredibly cool. I never managed to build cool looking mecha - meant to be big - at this size. Maybe I should try some more... Those make me wanna build! Good build, thaks for sharing (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Soren Roberts wrote something about building with LEGO elements THAN Q Keep On Mechin' Off Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote something odd on pretext of coming to peace I've got three words for you, Eric. Just drop it already, Eric. Less tooth chatter more brick clatter, Eric. I'm getting the vapors from all this space-air. Cows (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)
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(...) - (farts) + (parts) snap that crazy brick Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Carayzey Moonman-spekking Artsy-type personage! I gruschtel in your general direction! Build already Stay away from the bait MOO Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Silly trolling axe grinder. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Or how about just being screwed with because of an old axe to grind. Your advice has been noted and filed under G. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Stop being so nasty then. What's the big deal. I can't remember anymore. (...) Whateva... (...) When did I say that I am professional, only people who work for LEGO are the real pros. I have no will to continue to argue with you. Perhaps we (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people) !
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Okay, for everyone who feels like going for it as-is, here are the rules, expanded: 12" to the shoulders. An inch higher, and anything shorter, is fine - don't get hung up on it. Make whatever adjustments you like within reason - color, detail, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) snip (...) If Soren's challenge is too hard for you, just say so. There's no shame in admitting failure. a (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I'll give it a go, and on your terms too. I feel like a challenge even if Eric doesn't. Just to clarify: 12" to the shoulders? And does it have to be poseable? I'm not sure I could build that with any amount of mobility in the hips and get it (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) If the actions of an individual you know only from a forum such as this is genuinely causing you heartache, you really need to take a step back and re-examine your priorities, because you're investing way too much emotion here. Jeff (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Good show Peter, Can't wait to see the moderated folder. Mark (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Don't read anymore if you can't take some nastiness, because you just got my back up. Eric, your constant whinging, passive-aggressive personal attacks, and cowering behind the skirts of someone who actually posted a new set of rules, are all really (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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In the interest of bolstering my own build-to-mouth ratio, I have a couple new small Mechs to show. These are both build to the modular standard I use in my BrickMech game, so they're made of interchangeable parts (legs-torso-right/left (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Christopher Snead wrote: -snip- (...) Chris, you are beautiful. That is exactly why I told him, "just challenge me already!" We need a way to resolve our differences. I am trying like heck to live a good life. All I get from (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Why not have both sides appoint their judges, and then have the judges--off LUGNET and without input from either party--decide on a set of rules, with no possibility of changes? Both guys agree by naming judges to participate in whatever the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Chris, it is rare that I see your name in this forum, so I want to aknowledge your post. (...) Please understand, I asked Soren to challenge me, I did not say "I challenge you." For whatever difference there is in that, there it is. I won't (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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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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(...) For some reason my Firefox wouldn't open it. I tried the link in IE and it worked ok. But I see cutting and pasting "(URL) into the address bar works ok in Firefox also. Give some of these things a shot Danny. (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Ahhh - If only there were more geeky questions ansd real challenges other than foul mouths and name calling. By the way - I cannot actually access that link Soren posted. Anyway - there is nothing like a good arms war to improve technology, we (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Tell you what, if Eric agrees to the situation we'll go from there. (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) Actually, at the risk of getting myself saddled with worse, I've already done that. The Zephyr has a pair of gearboxes for a waist, and I'd probably do this one the same way. Really geeky question - would we be measuring from the shoulders, a (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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I want to volunteer my services as a judge, either side, I don't care. Hell I'll be a solitary judge if both parties agree to it. I feel I know both Soren and Eric fairly well and I think they both could count on me to be fair. However, I think a (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) Eric- Wow, another wonderful mech -- and warm and cuddly, besides! -Ted (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's really quite true, in a comical sort of way. And it makes me laugh every time. I think that a build-off is quite the appropriate outlet for your.... distaste for each other. Why not compromise on 18 inches? (What's an additional six (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) FYI Dude, as much as I don't like to see profanity creeping into LUGNET, I also don't want to see LUGNET turned into a smorgasbord of "for sale" posts. You are on thin ice with this post, and clearly violating the .announce.MOC TOS: "NOTE: the (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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A reproduction of Mr. Krinkle, built as a Sale Model, introducing: (URL) Mr. Jeeves> All gray quadra-ped - Built in 4 days For Sale - Asking 600 USD Measures 34 inches long 16 inches tall Biomechanical Brick Kit Built in honor of my adopted Cat. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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Thank you for the throughly disgusting vulgar email you sent me. Your cruelty seems to know no bounds. (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Corny! Sorry you never built with gears. Try something new. You can't seem to rise to the challenge. You rely on your foul mouth. I thought we could have some fun and get a laugh out of this. Poor sport. No scale limit. Just build that Mighty Alpha (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oho, little boy needs his wiggle room. (...) I work and I have an education to tend to. I can't have mommy support me while I dick around with my lego. (...) I say stop trying to haggle. Of course, I remember you saying something about (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha (...) -snip- (...) I love it when they say that in the movie Dune. (...) (Takes off white glove and smacks Soren across the cheek) You fool. 12 inches or less! I am a real Man. Your piddly 12 inches or less only allows for a (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(URL) (The rest of your post was too blatantly ridiculous to respond to, so here's the bit that matters.) You want a MOC build off? Okay, let's rock and roll, boy. In accordance with the ancient rules of duelling, since you challenged me, I pick the (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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WOW! That rocks! Hiron completed it. Thanks for pointing this out. Thanks for the web site reference too. Dang that is awesome. What a great builder. e (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -snip- That's pretty funny. However, please respect the work of other builders. I am sure this model took hours of hard work for Hiron to create. Did you get the builder's permission to re-post their work? Also, please do not post profanity on (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.terms) !
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I obey, master... (2 URLs) -Stefan- (19 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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hiron's newest classic mecha repro is the title machine from from Sunrise's 1983 Galactic Drifter Vifam, and it's a tasty piece of work. Click for the gallery. (URL) Fansubs of the show are (URL) here> for the curious. Soren (19 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) anyone thinks this is even slightly useful, you might want to copy it out to a separate text file - they've been known to get delete-happy over there. Soren (19 years ago, 18-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is one of the things I have on my list for the Christmas holidays. I want to get started with it. Maybe some others join with things they've done or found. I surley will post as soon as there's something worth posting. (...) Thanks a lot, (...) (19 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ..snip.. (...) Yeah I know. Getting a moc "right" rarely happens on the first build. Prototypes, redesign, and refining seems to be the way-of-the-builder. (...) If you do get that project off the ground, make sure you keep us posted! For (...) (19 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I dunno E, this isn't all that funny, it's actually pretty darn cool. I know your aversion to weapons but this is an awesome build for mecha. A little modding to the head for a cockpit, a few weapons, and (dare I say) you have a pretty sweet and (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's ok for me. I've my problems with the Gundams. (...) Thanks a lot. This carries even more weight as it comes from your side. (...) I tried that once and got into what I call "humanoid trouble". Goliath tended to fall over to the front or (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) As disscussed earlier in this thread, it's totally ok to reply "I can't add anything to what has alredy been said". This is much better than just not replying! (...) Feel free to do so! I'm adapting all the time. So everybody who finds (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Chris. (...) Yes it was and is still! (...) Would have been stupid to ruin the work of month by posting overscaled but unsharp and bad lighted photos - like often seen on BS. I'm still working on my photo technique, but this time I (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) As with my (URL) Stormwalker> I chose the color scheme mostly out of brick availability. (BTW, I've build up a good stock of red bricks by now.) But it sometimes was difficult to follow the line and not to scatter the two colors to much. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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"Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:IrEv80.KHu@lugnet.com... (...) that's cool. It seems very 'classic space' what with the light grey and trans-yellow. Is there any friction in the joints? I can't quite figure out how they're (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice. Colour scheme looks like it comes from parts in the Titan XP box (which Ihave been having a lot of fun with later, I will post more on that soon). Very good looking. I like the technic fork lift forks used for a weapon on the left arm of the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> (...) Did you see the Thomas The Tank Engine mecha? There were some amusing scenes created with it.. (...) I knew that was inevitable! Maybe when I have recovered from Christmas, I may be able to expense one... Hehe (...) Danny -- Danny (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for this one, made my day start with a laugh Marco (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Robot Snake I built last night for fun - wanted to try out an idea to add treds to the bottom to aid in locomotion - Technic toggle joints provides movement in all directions. (URL) Enjoy, (URL) e (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Cooper wrote: Thank you for the reply, Brian. (...) The mechanism for left/right action on the ankle combined with the throwbot gear boxes for forward/backward movement forced the ankle joint up the calf as you called (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Chris. (...) At this "small" size it really is. But when I tried to get more height on the upper body it got quite wobbly. (...) What is the difference between a "Mech" and a mecha? I thought it's just two words for the same. Or are you (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you! I find your work with bionicle to be astounding. I especially liked the Rack. It had a very geigeresque feel to it. I look forward to seeing what you build next! -Jon (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi out there, see what I found on brickshelf: (URL) izzo> On this one I especially like the color scheme. But his whole (URL) gallery> is worth having a look! Marco (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I love the overall shape. Especially the rounded areas. And the feet vaugely remind me of an Invid from Macross. Colors are working well too. Just a clean well done mecha. (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'll start with the "bad"...Mechawarrior type mecha just isn't my thing. Now the good... I really really like the hips and waist. You did a great job of compacting all those turntables and gears and such. And you blended the System parts into (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MC7 ZRX1 "02" Pictures * Informational Post Only *
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(...) Hahahahaha like 52 pick up. (...) The first on you mention is an entry for Paul Hartzog's Skycar Contest held some years back. The second one is the head for the Second version of the (URL) RG Mech>. The pnuematic hand was from the rear (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Good question. No not really. I did find that once the entire structure was in place, the weight on it pressing down making the vibration less as it was more solid, plus the weight of the inner gantry helps surpress the fan noise more so then (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hmmm...What can I say that someone hasn't already posted? Well, I need to highlight the creative cockpit construction. I like it a lot....may have to adapt something like it in a future design. Excellent work , Marco! -Jon (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Since I don't forsee myself changing the scale of my projects anytime soon, I'm focusing more on the detail work. (...) I just found out by playing with the lego digital designer over the weekend, that TLG is referring to that color as medium (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yay! Do dat. Best offer. :) e (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Thank you, in this past year I have made cats, dogs, hexapods, insects, tranports, hoverships, moonbases, robotics, picture frames, signs, Mecha, a few skin builds, rebuilds and modifications. Woof. Glad its not just all the same (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Nwe MOC: Goliath
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(...) Hi Marco, That is one sweet looking mech. Large posable mechs are tough to design well, but yours is up there with the best! Well done. The Shogun mech sure was a great mech for insiration. Thanks for spending the time creating a moc page too, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well, I dont have too much to chime in, beyond that I definately liked it, and I definately can imagine the awful theme tune engrish to go with it all too well... Its nice to see a robot with a real comical touch - for example the fact that it (...) (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MC7 ZRX1 "02" Pictures * Informational Post Only *
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"Find the new stuff" - argggh - there is a lot here, but I do know what I have seen before. Its a big question as to wether its stuff I had been lurking here long enough. Anyway - I get the impression, like you say that this is not a post about (...) (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mech Bay 09 - The Cub Den
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Hmm, about time I chimed in here. What can I say, but that I am impressed by your work as always Eric. I am glad you got the lamp working with out to many problems, did you manage to get the noise down? It looks good with the mech in it, and the B (...) (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'll echo the comments of others on the lower legs, you're getting a really nice effect there. It's really a great color scheme, with the light gray indicating mechanical function and the blue being primarily armor plating--very logical. I (...) (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Mech Bay 09 - The Cub Den
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(...) That's hawt. I hope whoever buys it brings it to a fest, so we can turn out the overhead lights and see how it really looks in the dark. Tremendously creative use of that ultra-ultra-rare trans clear baseplate! (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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