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(...) I don't have enough experience to be up to a serious discussion on this point, beyond the subjective platitude of 'if I like the way it looks then it's a good mecha'. I mean, the only lego mecha I've seen in real life are my own! But: I'm not (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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With this collection of creations arrayed here, I think it would be interesting if we had a discussion on what we each think defines a good mecha model. My favorites in the list seem spread all over the place, so I must have different notion. Mecha (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I won? How in the heck did that happen? Wow! Thanks judges... the cheques are in the mail! :) What a week! My Cthulego gets Boingboinged, then that's picked up by the Sci-Fi Channels Sci-Fi-Wire website then I'm contacted by Bizarre magazine who are (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) congratulations! (...) well, it was named Humphrey, but I suspect it was wise of you to ignore this, I may not have come 5th... I'm well pleased with this result! I think I shall celebrate by shaving all my hair off. Well, I was going to do (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Congrats! Btw, is "You go from studless to many studs in places" supposed to be good or bad? :) Mike (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I'm glad you like it. The color kinda influenced the name but I was also thinking of the crabby look for the Invid from Robotech: New Generation(Inbit/Mospeada). BTW, I dig the red striping on your mech too. F (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) WOW, that rocks! That is a great entry! Congrats to Mark Stafford! (...) -Snip- (...) Yes! At the begining of the next month, challenge us again with a new sketch! (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Greeting my Iron Mecha masters! Welcome to all the spectators! The judges have given me their results and I have tallied them. First, I'd like to say that this has been a blast, and quite the competition. I also have a few thanks I'd like to say. (...) (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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(...) (URL) this shot>; the inertia of those big legs floating behind as the mecha moves forward. The tiered slopes on the lower part of the torso do look a lot like part of a lobster, is that why it is named so? The angling on the top canopy is (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I like the description 'clean'. (...) I think judgement should be reserved on that point until I've built a few more! (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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List Version 2 I am sure that there are still mistakes but I promised to make a cleaner version of my list… 1. Adrian Drake (URL) Wonderful use of colors, removing almost all of the studs has worked fabulously for the model! The cockpit must have (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I believe you have come to the right place for mecha-building friends. I urge you and everyone else to please continue building and posting your work and while we may not always post a reply to all posts I assure you that very few mechas if (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi, I would like to announce my new Exo-Force FanPage: (URL) parts of the page is in german. I'll translate it as soon as possible. Nothing much to see jet, but soon there will be 3D-Views of the Mechs, hints about building the sets, mocs and I hope (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bobby Marinov wrote: SNIP (...) Cheers, I agree with what you say, I'm not a mecha builder normally and I learnt a lot from doing this. I'm pretty pleased with the results. I would have loved to get more movement in the (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Once again, the correct link to worker201, Leigh is: (URL) I am glad you entered your mecha. Some additional comments: the left arm is great; it’s actually so great the right arm has a hard time competing with it. I have only began working (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's a great idea for the Mecha community Eric! Your Mechabays are quite well known. For those that need an example for a non-Moonbase hangar, here is something you might want to check out. (URL) would love to see a sprawling layout at (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi, I am working with another builder on making a Mech Bay Moonbase Module. We are both working seperately though we are sharing ideas. I wanted to know is there anyone who would like to join? You can make one for your IRON MECHA if you want. I'd (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Bobby, Thanks for publishing this list. It was cool to see your take on the models, and intriguing to find the many Iron Mecha models that were not on the official contest ballot. I hope none of the builders did not join because of an assumption (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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--SNIP-- (...) I meant Michael Dallaston (who wrote the first reply) is also a JLUG member and was jokingly pointing out that maybe we were conspiring in our responses to you. Perhaps the reference was a little too oblique ;) Anyway, thanks again (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure you'd be correct on that. I find that fresh insight tends to be very helpful. (...) You have a good point, but you might want to take into consideration some of us have waited years before we posted anything on Lugnet because this (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you for adding all the names in!!! (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) LOL, I would like to see it in real life too (actually I would like to see all of the Iron Mechas in real life but pictures will have to do)! (...) !!!!!! I have you listed as Kyle. ai ai ai, ok, everyone who sees a mistake please e-mail me or (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I see what you mean. I really enjoyed the Bandolero story though I did strain my eyes trying to get the details out. I guess I just wish the Bandolero version of the Iron Mecha was the main entry, even if the model was partially altered to (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for the kind words. I should have done this on Sunday when I first wanted to but I guess better late than never? (...) Hmm...? Though not designed as a JLUG response (since I didn't know of its existence until yesterday) I have to (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I hardly agree with you, things like this are a good excuse to build something new, and a 4-legged mecha no less (quadras have not been too popular lately and its nice to see a whole army of them introduced all at once)! I think you did a (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi. Thanks for the comments. I'm just a lazy bastard. Membership in Keithlug can be particularly draining. Here's some other pics of the Thundersnatch in action in its current state. (URL) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello Bobby, thanks for taking the time to bring all the entries together. (...) Thank you for the praise. (...) I had a fine time while building (a least most of the time) and I built my first quad. This is my personal price. So if you now have a (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I am worker201. Thanks for the honest criticism and much-appreciated praise. Also, it is nice to see a collection of all the contest entries in one place. Thanks again to Mark for holding the contest, it was an enjoyable learning experience (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) ROFLMAO Touche, touche (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Nathan Proudlove wrote: Hello Nathan, hello LUGNet, hello who ever will read this! When I read the initial post by Eric, I thought to myself he's right in some of his points and he's off in some others. I didn't want to chime (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Chuckle, whoops. Thanks for pointing that out. I guess we are all guilty of a little trolling. Nathan (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --SNIP-- I noticed it. You forgot the last rule 5) Reply to a controversial thread Tim ;) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eric,hey,look... if you're going to leave, then leave. Don't keep replying to this thread or making secondary or tertiary posts about leaving. If you're going to stay, then stay. Keep posting and building and amazing people with your (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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So, my guess is that this post will go generally unnoticed by the majority of the established fan community. The reason, I believe, is that my name is not known very well yet. I have been developing theories about the number and nature of responses (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Matthew Evans wrote: -snip- (...) -snip- (...) I missed your entry when you first posted it, but I still wanted to comment on it. I just want to say I really like your IM. The version with the strip of red colour is my (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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"Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:IuAnsz.A36@lugnet.com... (...) <MAJOR SNIPPAGE> Thank you for bringing this from one forum to another so we all can discuss it. It is very appreciated to have a chance to read this (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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-snip- (...) I've added the builder's name where appropriate. Props Bobby for making the list and bumping the appropriate rant crap. -snip- (...) 2. Almac Allister McLaren (URL) (...) and(URL) (...) 9. element42 Matthew Evans (URL) and(URL) (...) (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) you are a very nice man. (...) element42 = molybdenum = mo = me! (=Matthew Evans, officially) (...) why thankyou very much. I don't really know how impressive the articulation is but I'm quite proud of it. Colourwise, as I mention in the (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No, don't worry about it Steve. You put forth an effort you thought was fair and you judged on your opinion and input. It's fair. I'm still waiting on our final judge's returns, he's been out of town (London I think) so we'll forgive the (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd always planned on coming back to System Lego eventually. (...) I agree. It's too "buff" or built up. Maybe it's just the caliber of weapons isn't balanced with the rest. (...) I was following the picture. I can attach it any way I want. I (...) (19 years ago, 5-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm disappointed that you feel the need to question the integrity of the judges. Originally, I wanted to talk with Mark about adjusting the number of entries that passed to round 2 of the judging, because there was one that I think should make (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bobby Marinov wrote: SNIP (...) Megs = Megan Rothrock. This is imposing in real life too. I think it's the clickits paperclip for a mouth! :) SNIP MORE (...) I didn't follow all of the links but I think you may have missed me. (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Bandolero> The Bandolero story, with stylized images that obscured all the model details, and Spanish dialogue, was intended to show how the imagination can make something more real and interesting if it is given fewer precise details. (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I prefer my eggs fresh, straight from the chicken[1]. And scrambled, please. ROSCO 1 - Actually I've found duck eggs are way better for cakes, but that's going a little off topic. (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) This is really cool of you to do. Thanks for all your comments. Tim PS. Two JLUG responses in a row... conspiracy? ;) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) But if we owned it, how would we get that special Keith brand of douchebag love? Answer me that Mr Smarty-Two-pants. As official (in my mind) backpedaller of JLUG I will say that I only backpedal from the things that need packpedalling and (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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How inclusive :). Thanks Bobby, like a lot of the entrants I'm guessing I wasn't really a mecha person before, and probably won't be now to any great extent, but things like these are a good excuse to build outside of one's zone. Btw the link to (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Congratulations to everyone who entered the Iron Mecha Contest. The number and variety of the entries has exceeded my wildest imagination!!! One million thanks to the people who organized this event!!! Due to the fact that my materials are about 600 (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) Ya, you missed your induction at last week's Mecha Elitist World Chapter meeting. Steve McQueen was there. You would have been hip to all the latest Silly Mecha Guy™ Mui Importante' Informationals Especiales. Tah, you would have known that the (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Inspired from Steve Martin's "The Jerk": (that and my buddy Keith and I know, posts saying "I'm outa here man...:( are corny) I don't need nothing. Except for this (URL) Scala Lamp piece> and this (URL) chair>. I don't need nothin. That's right. (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote: [...snippy...] (...) Are you serious? Did I get higher billing on the elistist list than you, Eric? Rock on! I've always wanted to be mistaken for elistist. Surely they mean a different Aaron?!?! And to (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ho-lee-cow. NEO-OZ!?!!?!?! (URL) Wow, too cool, you are missed! e (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I am so disturbed from seeing this post that after nearly 2.5 years of silence I can’t remain quiet on this issue! First, let me express how incredibly impressed I am with the Iron Mecha contest!!! I believe that this is the best thing to ever (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You!? King Douche Bag! Your the one that pointed it out to me! :Smack: Don't write smack around Goldman, he'll tell me. Then again, he pulls no punches. His honesty is brutal at times. He may be a friend, but he is willing to be upfront with (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Please x-fut to lugnet.off-topic.debate. It is offensive enough to have comments made about mecha builders making mechs for a contest without having such sore attitudes. I hardly want to read it myself. Leigh came out and made clear why he (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, I was with you up until here. Come on now. (...) You love it, hit-whore....wasn't it you who wanted to have a party to celebrate his millionth hit? Any publicity is good publicity, right? And no doubt your hit-o-meter is skyrocketing (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh right, nevermind. (...) A man can only be pushed so much. Don't you think? hey BTW, I really liked your Sea Horse MOC. Very nice! e (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I missed it because I can't be bothered. Sorry. For what ever your reasons. Do you really have to have such a poor attitude? Dang dude. (...) Oh gee thanks. I feel better. (...) Look, what the heck did I EVER say or do to you? Nothing. Please (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Why on Earth would I want to do that? (...) For someone who claims to dislike negativity, you sure do spread a hell of a lot of it around. (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Eric, I guess you missed this next part which appeared in that same thread only a couple posts later: "I'm just rambling, I guess. Lugnet in general is a pretty cliqued community, no need to single out the Mecha builders." So sorry to (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sucky attitude none the less. (...) Fair enough, I respect what you say. e (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) To put it into context "Of course, it would be more fun if there was whining and accusations of corruption and contest rigging..." was the comment it was responding to. Hardly conspiracy and premeditation. Tim PS. For what it's worth I'm not (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) God forbid you point out how stupid it is in return. God forbid a thousand things Allister. (...) For what? I enjoy my solitude away from the negativity. At least here on LUGNET I can (hopefully) expect a level of decency. My last post on jlug (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Good. I know you have bigger balls than that. Too bad we never met in person, we may have got along famously, instead of notoriously. Our loss. e (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) God forbid that 'e' should reply to the post in the forum where it was posted instead of whining about it here. Your (URL) account> is still active, 'e', be a man and use it. (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Fair enough statement. I still think it is a load of bull. All this conspiracy all of this premeditation. Really offensive. Utter bull. e P.S. you know as well as I do, it is not just one member. How about pointing out the duality of both (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I didn't write that, but I still feel lucky that I've never met you in person. (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --SNIP-- Perhaps you should consider not tarring an entire online community with one brush just because one member of that community says something you don't like. You have also quoted that person out of context which is somewhat rude. JLUG (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was forwarded this little gem from the mean spirited people that frequent jlug. This is far from the first time postings with my name have been brought to my attention. Even newbies have contacted me expressing disgust with the nature of the hate (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha) !!
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(...) It was supposed to be a crane, but I just ran out of time. A crane would have taken some R&D while I knew I could fake a gun together fairly quickly. (...) Again they're supposed to look like those CAT tractors and stuff. (...) The rear (...) (19 years ago, 4-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) If I had more than three of (URL) these>, then maybe I'd have a few more Angels. By the way, some simple research shows that the other three would be the Munroe II, Rogers, and Welles (not Hack...though I admit that Hack would be a better name (...) (19 years ago, 4-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Well I liked the idea, but I didn't want to enter the contest, so even though I finished this a while back, I held off posting until the judges were already out. (2 URLs) Click here> or on the pic. Enjoy! (19 years ago, 3-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) A friend of mine saw it while I was working on it and said he thought it should be beefy. Had to make it fairly light though. hmmm... Maybe I'll revisit the torso later on this one. (...) Thanks, I try to make them as posable as possible and (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jon Walden wrote: -snip- (...) Very cool Jon! I like everything except the cockpit/torso. It has an unflattering shape. Everything else though is superb. The colour scheme works, and the articulation makes me envious. :-p Oh, (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the comments, Mladen. I wanted to come up with something that emulated the concept art, but still looked very characteristic of my style, and I'm glad it came across that way. Of course, I also wanted to come up with a mind-blowing (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Greetings all, just finished my last Mecha before I go on a long building hiatus. It is called Fang. This is another of my experimental mecha to use in my Bricktek game. Mass: 65 tons Movement: Walking: 4 Running: 6 Jumping: 0 Heat sinks 15 (double) (...) (19 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Biomechanical Bricks - IRON MECHA Entry - The Qwelder-Mech
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I like the articulated head most, definitely wins the cockpit coolness category. It reminds me of something, but I can't think what. Maybe a turtle, or a vulture. The yellow and grey color combo looks great. I dig the "01" on the missile pod. I (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha entry: Renault FT-99x
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(...) I wouldnt say it was all that terrible. At the miniature scale it at, it is actually pretty good. (...) Why are the pictures named "Chicken Egg"? Danny (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Iron Mecha, contest closed.
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I wanted to post an update for you all. I have collected the entries, orgainzed them and have sent them off to your Iron Mecha Judges. Whom are: Aaron Sneary--an accomplished builder, and has a mature palate for the brick. Steve Hassenplug--better (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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--SNIP-- (...) I think what Swami meant to say was that he chickened out because he is a big wuss. Tim (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) Nooo...ooo. Oh well, your entries will be missed. Especially you John, I was had money riding on you, oh well. Here's the short list of folks I have not heard from, nor been able to find the entry: "Colin Robert Gutierrez" "Craig-Alan Smith" (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) Apparently this is the "dog ate my homework" thread;-) I must apologize as well for not getting my entry finished in the allotted time-- I guess I have too many irons in the fire:-( But my idea is too good to leave unbuilt, and so I will (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Q's IRON MECHA entry (proxy post)
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Hello people! Phew, that January went fast. Thanks to some school work, I didn't have much time to devote to the IR entry. But still, after hours of intense building and few thinking breaks I was able to pull out a rather nice MOC. With out further (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) Erm, I guess I should apologise too... Busy life + Laziness got in the way. I had this riot control thingy in mind but oh well :( I'll get around to it sometime... Legoswami (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry: The "Angel" Mechs (Garret, Munroe, and Duncan)
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(...) What, no Rogers mech? Where's the love for Hack? Stupid brown-noser, you have no chance to win! -Your Dad (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Biomechanical Bricks - IRON MECHA Entry - The Qwelder-Mech
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If the judging panel includes the usual Japanese actress/pop star, she'd probably say: "This mech makes my teeth giggle" See what happens when you finally realize that violence is the way!? Those legs look like they could support both the mech, and (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA, One Week Left
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(...) *snip* (...) ...I apologize to my fellow contestants that I will not be submitting by the contest's end (well you don't have to worry about me winning now do you...heh ;-). I did not plan/allot enough time to complete my entry and even if I (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Iron Mecha Entry: The "Angel" Mechs (Garret, Munroe, and Duncan)
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While I haven't changed my entry, I do have a more pleasing presentation: (2 URLs) Obviously, small portions dictate more helpings. Therefore, I present three "Angel" Mechs--Garret, Munroe, and Duncan--acting as advanced scouts in what appears to be (...) (19 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Iron Mecha Entry: Light Prototype Mecha #N1473
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Since it's still in development, the R&D boys haven't given this one a name yet, just number N1473. I'd tell you what it means, but I can't because that information is classified. ;) Here is a sample pic: (URL) Here are the deep links: (Progress (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Iron Mecha Entry: FD-98 "Washout" Fire Fighting Mech
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Hello, I know I am cutting it a little close but here it is, my entry for the Iron Mecha Contest, the FD-98 "Washout" Fire Fighting Mech (URL) The mech is armoured with composite materials to resist temperatures above 1500°C without impact to (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Hafhead's Iron Mecha entry
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(...) Here's my entry: (2 URLs) Deeplinks: (URL) 1> (URL) 2> (URL) 3> (URL) 4> Having very little mecha experience, I was hoping to use the small-scale one as a practice run for shape and proportions, and then double the scale. But a month is a (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Brandon Griffith's Iron Mecha Entry - by proxy
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(...) cute ;) I like it! -- Tobias (remove captial letters and numbers from my address if replying by e-mail) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry: ML-12 Bulldog II
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(...) Eek! ground force I mean. Damn that was some bad writings... OK let me do some LEGO talk. After seeing the contest picture I decided to build the unit as close to it as possible in a realistic near-future style. I built the curvey part of the (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Biomechanical Bricks - IRON MECHA Entry - The Qwelder-Mech
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(...) -snip a lot stuff- (...) Soy-nut missiles? Coffe Frother? Mmmm... OKAY! :-p First off, I really like how you took this mecha in a new direction, without betraying your signature style. Secondly, this mecha is just fabulous, both technically (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry: ML-12 Bulldog II
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(...) It can be better if LEGO make 464 'Slope Brick Round 1 x 6' in light grey or bley. (...) Thank you! I would like to mention that the 4 barrel machine guns design came from your recent MMP model: (URL) am glad I still have an old 4081a (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Biomechanical Bricks - IRON MECHA Entry - The Qwelder-Mech
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(...) --SNIP-- Hi Eric, I have to say this is by far my favourite design of yours in a long time. You've combined your style with the concept art very well. Seems like you need to be given more challenges ;) Tim (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Biomechanical Bricks - IRON MECHA Entry - The Qwelder-Mech
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Biomechanical Bricks IRON MECHA Entry ...is GO! (2 URLs) The Qwelder-Mech> Ahhh, Mark Neumi-san...Contestant Sophie has his Visual Feast ready! The special ingredients are: (URL) Alternate walking geometry. (URL) Legs lock for weapons use. (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry: ML-12 Bulldog II
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Ka-On Lee wrote: -snip- (...) -snip- (...) -snip- (...) -snip- (...) -snip- That is very impressive, Ka-On! I like all the variations, but the Assault configuration has got to be my favourite! I just love that plasma gun with (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Dave Johann's Entry - posted by proxy
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Thanks for posting this Bryce. I know how frustrating it is to have internet problems. -snip- (...) Okay, stop the contest!!! Just give Dave the prize... 1 Wow! The fact that this came out of nowhere makes it all the more impressive! The legs (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Iron Mecha Entry - Bandolero!
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(...) My Espagnol is mostly courtesy of Babelfish, so it's a bit spotty. The vagueness of the language and stylized images (Wild Wild West or Sergio Leone?) make it seem more real, somehow. I think the imagination finds it easier to transform than (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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