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I've never built a mecha, but would love to try and enter just for the fun of it. I just saw this, and noticed the deadline was Dec 31st. If this is too late, I'll just watch from the sidelines. Great idea! Mark (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I be the fool. I just saw on another post that the "participation notification" had to be submitted by midnight of today, not by today. I misunderstood the before/by part. Anywho, just thought to point out my silliness. - Andrew ... feeling (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I remember that movie! It creeped me out as a kid and I'm bummed it hasn't shown up on DVD yet. It'll probably look cheesy as heck, but would be fun to see again. The only thing I can still remember clearly is that at some point they fish a (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I just got back from a month in Russia today and saw this, and so it seems fated that I should enter (even though I've never tried to build mecha before, so the only person I know I'll out-build is Goldman). Derek (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) May we suggest: (URL) Oh look, a looming deadline. In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote: (...) I intend to participate. Peace and participation, Professor Whateverly (URL) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) A subtlety lost on many I suppose. I think even then, the transition from The Cub to Black Bear might merit a bit of beefing up - or even the emergence of some weapons, although I understand you dont normally do weapons.. (...) That would be (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...hehe (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mladen, Tobias, I fully concur. (And I was wondering when such a post would surface... ;-) I first saw the Stealth Hunter on the back of the (latest?) LEGO Magazine a couple weeks back. I was quite amazed and in awe: I thought to myself, "That (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) Mark, It is 11 minutes past 2 on the east coast but still only 11:11 on the west coast, so technically not yet the 31st. ::wink:: Anywho, I just wanted to say "please add me" to the list. I have not created any true mecha of my own yet, but i (...) (19 years ago, 31-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It's always nice to be reminded that I have mildly creepy fanboys too. (...) (URL) Ahem.> You're not exactly making these statements from a lofty pinnacle of expertise now are you? Whatever the flaws of the Black Bear (and they are legion, (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) I have to re-iterate Soren's comments. This looks like every other Sophie Mecha, except there's less color going on than usual. You've never been into multiple color schemes really, sticking to good ole color & Neutral. But in all black, most (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This was an on purpose all black build. Thanks. The Katanas were the only thing that seemed right. (...) It's a name play, not a name sake! Though I'll probably have to build an ursine styled Biomechanoid. Remember that movie "Prophecy"? With (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Dave! The minifig hand I used was from a C3PO. I found that the colour nicely simulated the amber colour of translucent plastic magazines used by certain armed forces nowadays. For example, the (URL) Steyr AUG> and (URL) HK G36> are (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I'll give it a shot. F (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, that's pretty nifty. I'm curious, though--why did you go with the odd-color minifig hand rather than a black one? Dave! (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I agree 100% with you Tobias. I am greatly disappointed that LEGO is caving in and selling toys that resemble modern weaponry. Some will think that I am a hypocrite for saying that, as I myself build nothing but military-themed creations. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Another idea to speed up the database search. If the database is on SQL or similar it could speed up the search if an indice was created which lists according to group and subgroup. Just a thought. Marco (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) They work quite well on this size. Good design, praise to who ever developed them! (...) You're totaly right. I had several tries, but nothing worked out good. Do you have any idea for knees, here. They should fit the MOAB too. (...) Again, (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) To be honest, I couldn't do total rebuilds. In some cases I just couldn't figure out who the original was done. In others I was missing the parts. And last but not least I wanted to change or improve small things, which I didn't like or missed (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I found the feet of the MOAB too bulky compared to those of the Wanzer. Thus the foot design is changed a little. The wheel wells were on my to use list for quite a while. Always thought they should give a good gun housing. (...) That's true! (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(Posting to both .mecha and .debate now, since the post contains the L-word, but it's actually more of a .debate topic... follow-up as you see fit) Another thing I wanted to comment on in my previous reply, but forgot to include because I was busy (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm in! Russell (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, Marco, nice work on these rebuilds. I like the overhand grip on Mono's left hand weapon. How do you like those hands? They're Todd Amacher's original design, I believe. Mono needs knees, though! I like the clamshell-style cockpit on the (...) (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Count me in, Mark. * crosses fingers, hoping concept image sports ludicrously outsized missile payload...* (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I can't resist... (2 URLs) Dare you. Soren (19 years ago, 30-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I've been doing some research on .mecha and ran across this beautifully worded post from Stuart (via Soren). It seems to me that the .mecha group is at a sort of crossroads and thought this might kickstart some discussion as to the direction of the (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, For fear of repeating that which was said before, I did prefer The Cub. However, I think some subtle contrasting colours might have brought out the detail more (not quite with Soren on the blacktron Black and Yellow look). Maybe some (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) "Sitcom partner!" That is slander! I will sue your ass! I wasn't going to enter this because of time constraints, and a copyright office due date on Feb 1, but now that the gauntlet has been thrown, I have no choice. I'm in. -Dan (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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snippage throughout (...) I just ordered mine through S/H. So I'll probably get them sometime next week. Germans are usually late with LEGO? That seems so, wrong. (...) Which is the one really huge selling point for me. I think that this first run (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Both builds look good, and have your own touches that make them just a little different from the originals. I like them. I also have to agree with eric that the opening out body on (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It isnt, but then between exoforce and Bionacle they have headed generally in the mecha direction for some time. Some of the classic space sets were mecha-like. So in that respect, Lego have had a number of official sets which are mecha. For (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, the germans are always late with LEGO. We'll get the sets in february. So I can only argue due to pics I've already seen in the net. I agree to Tobias, the models are much worse than I expected, when I heard there would be a mecha (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's "Mister Acting Admin John is a conservative poopie-head" to you, pal. Mind your F-Ups, Al;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Having found some of these sets already in my local Toymaster store I'd like to comment on a couple of points raised. (...) Actually there are no printed pieces in any of the sets I've bought (7700, 7702, 7708 and 7711). It's all done with stickers. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you. Though I am happy with the photos. This is a model best appreciated in person. When a Lego Fan views a model using black, this ought to be a given. (...) Your very right. Though we give ourselves artistic license when we build. That (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) The Cub transforms in to the BLACK BEAR, growing long slicing fingers and a matching attitude. (...) Little Bot? That design is like 5 years old. Who said I was going to build more of them? (...) Its just a name, not a name sake. (...) White (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Send me the bill. e (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey nice! I like the toes and feet, plus the use of those wheel well parts on the head! Very cool. Kyle's MOAB sure was a good source of inspiration. (...) Sweet! I actually had to take another look. That pic where the body opens up and you (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) -Snip- (...) I am not completely sure the reasons I mentioned are indeed the real causes. I just want to stress that. Though, I have worked with Mark to run tests to see if the coding and images were/are the causes. (...) That would be cool. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've never built a mecha before, unless you count my Dragon-bot which is more Mindstorms I guess: (URL) I'd love to enter this contest though. I've been looking a challenge to get me motivated to try my hand at Mecha and this might just fit the (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Shouldn't that be "Acting Admin John is a conservative poopie-head."? :) a (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) If the location of .mecha as a subgroup of .build is the reason for the slow loading, we should take another attempt to what (URL) Mark suggested 10 month ago>. Although Mecha isn't an official LEGO theme I'd suggest to put it as a top level (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)
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(...) I asked Todd about this a few years ago. He assured me that the page loads just as fast as other newsgroups. Really it does load slow. Always has. I think it has to do with the newsgroups placement as a sub group of .build. I once tried an (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) All groups with a lot of FTX images in the sidebar seem to load slowly, check </trains> and </technic>. FTX images seem to slow the page loads down quite a bit. ROSCO (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Probably just that the main page is so image heavy. I'm on cable and it loads slowly for me as well. Also, I keep my monitor at 1920 x 1440, and still have to scroll down to see everything. it's a very heavily loaded page. I would suggest fewer (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Again I must remind you to stay on-topic: all poopie-head attacks belong in off-topic;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I've noticed for several months that .mecha seems to take a lot longer than the rest of Lugnet to load. I'm on a T-3 line here but have noticed the same thing at home on DSL. Seeing as how I'm not super internet speed savvy is there anyone who knows (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi John. Thanks for the suggestions. I will take it back to build.mecha. And, oh yeah, John is a conservative poopie-head. LOL (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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These two are no real MOC. As the design of both is not my very own. I built them to honor two very outranging builts of other builders. This said I present: (2 URLs) Mono> Mono a small mecha, which was highly inspired by (URL) The MOAB>. An (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Sign me up baby, sign me up. And where is your black suit? Although the names on this list are impressive, there are a couple of builders missing: Award winning mecha designer Fradel "Where's my pants" Gonzales, and his sitcom partner Dan (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello Eric, to be honest, I liked The Cub more. The black makes a lot of detail just vanish in the dark. The hands seem to be much to fragile compared to the rest of the mecha, which looks quite heavy. Still it's a geat MOC, hope you're lucky in (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Mark. (...) I fully understand what you try to express... It just skipped the language barrier at first try! (...) I really start to believe this one is something special. (...) Thanks again. (...) Keep building and of course running (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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On Christmas Day I disassembled Drake MkIV (2 URLs) Drake MkIV> Drake MkIV New detail pictures. See more details (URL) here>. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Ooh ooh I want to be on the list. Actually I replied to your post over on Legofan but my name didn't make it to the list. Nathan Proudlove (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Mark, While I am far from being a mecha construction master (I have not built a real mech MOC in my AFOL career), I have always wanted to. So what the heck, please add me in. Thanks for organizing this, Jude (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) XX snip list XX (...) Hi Mark, I would like to try too! I'm in - but with half the time!! I'm posting this in a 24 hour layover between a 1 week Xmas holiday and a 2 week New Year holiday... (I'm having a great holiday season!) I won't be back (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Good job Marco. I really like your leg work, I mean your mecha's legs, I mean your legs, I mean...I should stop now. But no, this is great. I am always impressed by the little wonders and this one is neat. color simple, functional, blocky, tough (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'll be sending flowers for you Soren. Feel the love. :) Please pick one: White Carnations Black Roses Tulips Dandilions (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I see the commonalities with the Cub, Cub into Bear? Pretty tricky you. I also see the evolution from Little bot to Cub to Bear. you're covering stuff more, but the overall shape is still a bit blocky. I think I'd skip on doing every color of (...) (19 years ago, 28-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Well, since it's just a reproduction, I'll take the opportunity to bring some fresh observations on the design to the table. Frankly, I feel no love here. The black soaks up all the detail, and from what I can see the proportions are pretty far off (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) BLACK BEAR> Reproduction of (URL) The Cub> Done in black. Rotational click hinges - 20 inches tall Began construction Christmas Eve completed the day after Christmas 2005 I am currently designing a Mech Bay, which will be built for the robot. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) Hi Mark, I'd like to be added to the list, please. Thank you, Pete (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Call the office IT staff for help? Print the page and then fax a copy of the image to a friend so they can see the image too? Stare endlessly at the screen wondering what kind of Anime induced wet dream Soren might be engaged with at this very (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Greetings my mecha construction masters! Only a few short days until the construction image is to be released. I compiled a list of all the participants wishing to enter IRON MECHA. If you do not see your name here and wish to participate please (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(URL) (Gallery link is embedded, I trust you all know what to do.) Yet another classic Sunrise mecha in lego (a new fad, perhaps?), this time from Yoshiyuki Tomino's 1981 Space Runaway Ideon, cited by Gainax as an influence on Evangelion, among (...) (19 years ago, 27-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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I would like to join in! Howard C Willis JR. (19 years ago, 24-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello mecha friends. I have not seen anyone from build.mecha (forgive me if someone did and I missed it) talk about the new theme. I am digging a lot of the parts used but I am not sure about the minifigs and the design. I am not pro or against it (...) (19 years ago, 24-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Said it before but I will reiterate it. I'm in! ...now to dig up some bricks from the WTF will I use these for pile. Tim (19 years ago, 24-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) And of course (URL) (19 years ago, 24-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I would also like to try this. I really like the subject (very cool looking) and I'd like to give it a shot. I've never built anything mecha before, so this will be a nice new challenge. Although I'm already kinda afraid of the rest of y'all ;) C. (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I already declared my intent in the other thread, but here it is again for the record. Spikey Mecha a-go-go! a (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hubba! I wonder if I could reproduce something like that in LEGO? :-d Thanks for the link, Dave:-) JOHN (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Danny. (...) The original design is by Kyle Vrieze. I only did the different arm design. If you haven't done yet, check out his gallery under (URL) find lots of fabulous work there! power armor: (2 URLs) on MOCPages: (URL) really great! (...) (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey John, Check this out: (URL) transforms into a steam train! Dave S. (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think the weapon is my favourite part. The shoulders look good too. Interesting work at a small scale. I find it ammusing that the minifig-legs-as-fingers trick works at such a range of scales. Anyway - pretty good Marco. Danny -- Danny Staple (...) (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you for the tip. The disclaimer is already up. I also tried to contact Master GlaGla via email to ask for his permission. Marco (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) So, thanks again for the copliment. I did think of the two of them imediately but wasn't sure. I don't think I had any kind of contact to one of them up to now. I only know their names and work, as they are members of the LMHoF. Marco (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Shades of the (muchly-missed) Lame Parts Contest (URL) Garrison (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bryce McGlone wrote: <snip> Sounds like fun. I'll give it a go! Chris (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Might be fun, I'm down with it. A little nervous about the deadline, though. Oh well, maybe I'll build it microfig scale :) Adrian (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think it would be fine if you added a .txt file that is named, disclaimer. Have it say the image belongs to Master Gla and give proper credits and info etc. Having a text file in the gallery that lists a proper disclaimer I believe the right (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Excellent - the more reference material, the better (...) And for those who do metric - like me - that (provided by a rough guage of old 12 Inch rulers) is about 30-35 Cm. (...) I have no built many mechs, but for anything I build, articulate (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah I was reffering to Colin R. Gutierrez and Kyle Keppler. Sorry bout that. I often assume that everyone knows everyone. (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I reworked the pictures. (2 URLs) Marco> (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I added Gla Gla's original instruction. Hope this isn't against the TOS. If it is please let me know, I'll remove it imedeately. (2 URLs) Marco> (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I reworked the pictures. ~ (2 URLs) Power Armor>> (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ranger
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(...) Thank you, Jon. (...) There are only friction pins in the weapons joints. The leg/feet use a 1x1 with two side studs. (...) I'm satisfied with that too. The legs and the upper body complement one another. (...) As I told Eric, one day I had (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you, Mladen. (...) Good idea. I give it a try. If I'm happy with the result I'll post it. (...) The cockpit in fact was the most challenging part of the whole mecha. (...) Thanks again for the reply (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ranger
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(...) Thanks for the reply Bryce. (...) Starting with the legs, I couldn't change the primary design for the upper body. This and the small size lead to the martial look. (...) You're refering to Colin R. Gutierrez and Kyle Keppler from the LMHoF? (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA
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Awesome. I'm in. -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Ranger
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(...) Thanks for the praise, Eric. (...) Well, I wanted to have something tricky on that small guy. (...) One day it came over me, suddenly had had a picture in my brains. It just didn't want to disapear... (...) It was six houres in two days. Thats (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Danny, (...) This is exactley what I was going for. Everything started with the idea of those very functional legs. Only rotational articulation in them. (...) Thanks for your tips on nameing. It's always a hard piece of work for me to find (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Worm Gear Problem
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(...) A very interesting trick, Danny. Here is my implementation of your no-backlash transmission: (URL) Of course there is a trade-off between backlash and friction, but your design allows easy trimming. Philo (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Very nice ,Marco This reminds me of some of my earlier mecha. I used to use black technic friction pins for joints like crazy! I like the boxy look of it all. I see that your three stud wide leg worked out better than the one I tried back int (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: The Soren Building Challenge
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As mentioned in the abysmally long thread, I am also in. 9 months is enough time for this build. I only wish the scale were a tad bit bigger (18 inches), but 12 inches at the shoulder will be a nice scale challenge. -Dave (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA
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Please can you count me in?- Thanks, this sounds like an awsome contest... Justin Ramsden (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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What an excellent idea to free me of my "builder's block". And also post my 1st message. Count me in! (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Soren Building Challenge
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(...) (snip) (...) I'm in - and I am looking forward to this tutorial on mecha building. Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The Soren Building Challenge
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(...) lol I'm having deja vu all over again. This link redirects too many times for some browsers. Cut and paste it. (...) I found (URL) this> and it's a pretty good reference point. (...) I laugh at the fear and accept the RBC! (if, as in the other (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Soren Building Challenge
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Several builders have privately agreed to do Soren's build anyway just for fun. The "group" for lack of a better term would like to re-open it to .mecha. We are following the original rules posted in Soren's challenge: "We’re building this: (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 22-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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