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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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