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I'm updating (URL) this folder> with my Iron MEcha design so check it out Tim (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I built a new mecha about a month ago, and just finally got around to taking pics. I've also got a new space ship, the Enola Gray. I tried some new things, like a different way of greebling, and mixing old and new grays. (2 URLs) PLMKWYT Dan Rubin (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) If I got it right - over the language barrier - this suggestion wasn't meant that earnest. If it was, I need explaination too. To your hip problem, check out BS gallery of mc7 for double ball joints. Or look in (URL) Christopher Sneads joint (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You're going to have to explain that one to me, Mech-master Samarth... (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) brickshelf folder (after moderation): <-- (URL) --> So far: playing with leg ideas. I don't like either of them particularly, but I'll probably stick with the larger of the two as far as scale goes. Ignore the colours, they are quite random. (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Easy! Bionicle/Roborider canister lids :-D Legoswami (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, and I'm already regretting it, trying to come up with a hip joint of requisite strength ;) Michael (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This looks pretty good! Seems to me you're going for a quite big one. (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Howard, just examined your pics. Might be, you run into stability problems, due to the total weight of the mecha. If using click hinges at this size you should think about doubleing them. One thought about yor pics. Please resize them. (...) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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here we go! The beginning of my entry....Yeah, the pics are crappy... (2 URLs) My quad's gonna be a bit DIFFERENT..... (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Awesomeness! I built a leg - (URL) A bit studdy in places, but that may change. Michael (He's going for the curried yams!) (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) As an interested observer, I think it would be very cool to see progress pictures. Like you said, it's not possible for everyone, but a good goal would be to post pictures once per week. Steve (19 years ago, 2-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The image is merely an inspiration and your MOC will be your interpitation of it. As such, If you think that the legs should also have wheels (or tracks), that would be ok. Also if you feel that 6 legs are required for you to successfully (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all together. Due to brick and time amount I decided to go for a medium mecha. As I never tried a quadruped before, I've done some research on the legs. Here are some pictures of several approaches for the leg concept. At the moment all for legs (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Mark, can we have different modes for the quadruped, or are we restricted to just four legs? Also, do we have to incorperate some aspect of the design into the quad that we built? thanks! Howard (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I gave it one afternoon to try out. My results were not satisfying. Due to the size the changes looked very blocky. I also missed some bricks in the colores I tried. What I found out is, replacing all the black with dark grey or even better (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Oh ho! Mecha contests abound! It's a funny picture (the knees are backwards...) but count me in. Mark Neumann (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Happy New Year, to all of the builders, and especially our host! What a way to start a year! Fantastic! (...) I'll post pics of all attempts. And I'm hoping to see a lot of progress pics. (...) My main motive to take part was to learn from the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Neat-o. That makes sense, but I'll warn you--be ready to answer that question a lot! I imagine that I've seen plastic magazines in movies, but I've never noticed. To my layman's expectation, the magazine is the same black as the gun, and I (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Friends, Welcome to my building arena! (URL) Firstly I would like to thank ALL of those that have decided to join the first IRON MECHA. 42 participants have notified me of their intentions to play IRON MECHA as of Dec 31, 2005. It is my hope that (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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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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| | Re: BLACK BEAR
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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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