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Hi Ken, thanks for sharing! I got to agree with Jas, for a first mech, this isn't bad. I'm looking at the supports in the legs and it looks like if you pivot something around that is what makes the legs change position. Am I right? I like how the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey Suz, As I've noticed a great deal more activity from you than we've seen lately... I posted about 2 months ago asking for a newsgroup and curatorship for a PennLUG newsgroup. Any chance you could lend a hand on that? Oh, and congrats to (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Ken, Nice work for you first attempt at a mech, I really like the level of articulation you have achieved. I take it the leg has the "scissor action" to it as it bends, which makes for a highly posable, and well balanced frame. What sets did you (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Inspired by a lot of the great mechs you guys have done I actually decided to disassemble some of my display models and see if I could build something equally as cool. (URL) I spent probably 25 hours fooling around with this thing before I was happy (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Simply stunning Jas. I really like the (URL) photo shoot pic>. Gives a really good feel for size. Mark (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Quite striking. The new gun is superb, and skirt armor definitely helps, although I think it sits a couple studs too high. I still don't know if I like the way the knee armor looks - it almost seems to have collapsed inwards. Is this a trick of the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Okay. I turned on permissions. Thanks for your help, Fradel! -Suz (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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This build has been an ever-evolving process. I thought I'd post a few pictures to get started (and hopefully finished). (2 URLs) Brickshelf Folder> This build was inspired by the MSZ-006 Gundam (lots of pics online), obviously I couldn't mimic it (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'd also suggest making the backpack a bit smaller, and in dark gray. The top isn't any higher than the top of the chest (excluding the collar) and only covers two thirds or so of the back itself. :) Jeff (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It is nicely done - great proportion and articulation. I have to comment on the beam saber, assuming you are trying to match the original design: The beam part should be trans-red or trans-orange, and the saber hilt should be the white pieces (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Charlie, I've to say this looks good, although I don't like gundams. Again you met the proportions very well. Personally I would like to have larger pics. The Flick link doesn't work. If you leave out the word hyperlink like (URL) here> (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) As Soren will tell you, these kind of mechs are not really my cup o' tea...the only thing worse would be if it had a flaming sword, but your skill level is undeniable. Glad you worked out that posting problem, so you can share these cool (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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2x beam sword 1x bazooka 1x sheild (2 URLs) link> This is my second Soren style mecha. -Citrin- (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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Nice. This Zaku has a clean look to it. For me, a real selling point is that it doesn't utilize alot of unique (or expensive) elements. It is clean, simple and elegant without relying on hard-to-find bricks. Oh, its also nice to see a mech so (...) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Now top it off with a Heat Hawk. Try a shoulder shield variant or spiked armor pad next. Fradel (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Wow!. I can't believe I didn't see this until now. This is the kind of stuff I wish I could make. Can't wait to see the rest. Fradel (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, it's pretty obviously a stand-in right now. MAHQ has weapon lineart for a lot of stuff, might be a good idea to poke around and steal bits from several. I'm partial to (URL) this one> myself. (...) Good stuff. Excellent stickers. Where (...) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Up-and-comer is right! Welcome to Lugnet. Not much to say except it's good to see a new builder. There seem to be less of you these days. I've always loved this particular Gundam. It's just so scuba gear and all cyclops and stuff. (...) Again (...) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Less blur more eye candy pleeezzze (...) Never had that problem with Bioncile! ;-) (...) It's called the Bane of the Skirt. If you glue it I won't tell. (...) Nobody knows the diff. It still looks just as good. (...) I'm with Mark here! Sweet (...) (18 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I like the chest a lot. The platey layered look isn't really doing it for me. I do like the ultra colored title pic though. But alas...are those *gasp* strings holding it up in the pictures? I guess I can overlook it ;-) If anyone knows who (...) (18 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Sugegasa has done a small dio. Very cool and very worth looking at. Check it out: (URL) Mark Neumann (18 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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Hey, Great example of the Zaku! Would make a worth adversary to my MSZ-006Z! Love the head, the overall shape, and dimensions... Build another one, it will look awesome as part of a group!!! Cheers for showing Jas (18 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pimp My Mech - The Entries are IN
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(...) Some of the other entries have "minor transformations" - one has an entertainment center that expands from the torso, for instance. But yeah, the UpRev is probably going to be the major contender. I've got my non-AFOL judges starting to come (...) (18 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Chris Doyle wrote: Some very interesting entries but I think this one is a real tourdeforcetobereckonedwith: (URL) UpRev> Unless I missed something I think it's the only one that transforms? (18 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) The deadline has passed - the entires are in! And what an awesome batch of entries it is...36 different takes on Pimping out a Base 7708 Kit! Winners will be announced on April 8th, but in the meantime come on over and check out all the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) That's a really sad story! Don't like the way and words used. (...) And now to something completly different... Welcome Charlie, looks great. Saw it on BS the other day, would have liked to have more details. So I now tried the Flickr-link, (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) That link aught to work. Looks great Charlie. REally sharp. Keith, you can check your links in the preview ya know. Sloppy, just sloppy. :) Mark Neumann (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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The link doesn't work. F (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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One of the up-and-comers is having some tech issues with the lugnet posting system, so being the communitarian that I am, I agreed to post it for him. Without further delay, feast your eyes on some sweet mecha action, Lego Nation. Considering all (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) it's nice. it's very nice. if it keeps on improving, logically you should end up with The Ulitmate Lego Mecha. (...) there's probably some way to make the joints stronger... (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) Eric, you do realise "recent" folders on BS get several hundred views per day without even trying, don't you? ROSCO (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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(...) What an incredibly crass blast of bad taste, even more so than anywhere else in this thread. I'm really disappointed to see that posted here under your name, Soren. If this is emblematic of where LUGNET is heading, I want no part of it. LFB (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade) !!
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(...) SNIP Eric, What is going on, man? People have brought up a lot of legitimate points and you haven’t really given a clear explanation or rebuttal to the points addressed... As an artist myself, I am learning a lot about publicity and reputation (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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(...) Hello Allister, (...) I also stated my opinion on that subject in the Qwelder-thread. (...) the post you responded to was my reply to Mark Neumann's reply to my reply to his original post. In my first reply I mentioned "That Knight looks (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) So what are you waiting for? (...) Whether it's all noise or not is subjective. Sometimes this stuff needs thrashing out. That said, if you find it all so objectionable, why even bring it up here in an entirely unrelated thread? No discussion (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello Jas, as I really don't like Gundam I mostly ignore them. This time I didn't. You did a great job so far. Great use of color. Also like the spotlighting stickers. Maybe I have to rethink my opinion about stickers in general? Curious to see more (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) He he! We have a MOC related post leading the Mecha Spotlight. This is something we should discuss! Ok the thread only has 5 messages (including this one). Second place thread has 75, but no matter IMHO, it's just another witch-hunt. Always (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure anymore, wait. that just violated a TOS for my comcast connection... mark sobs quietly into his hands (...) You know, I'm feeling inspired to Spotlight the brickshelf find post... maybe I'll just do that and drive out noise. (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that's classic LEGO mecha works right there. Ok, nobody breath... I have such a love/hate relationship with that. Looks great, just don't look look too hard. (...) Definantly classic LEGO mecha. :) (...) This is looking great Jas, I'm (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Very cool model and concept. It's sorta sad to see such a posable mech laying down. You're pair of cardinals look VERY familiar. ;) Aaron (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Cheers again for all comments and ideas... Here is a slightly blurry shot of how its looking so far. The gun needs a little work yet but I'm happy with the shield design. Its a fine balancing act between what looks good and what the arm joints can (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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(...) (insert kick ass mecha here) Feeling a bit inspired are we? ;-) (...) Overall sleek slope nice lines. The elbows seem weirded but hardly even worth mentioning. (...) Yes you should make a backpack or jetpack. Also some weapons would be a nice (...) (19 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I am simply blown away. I'd be the first to admit I a craggy jaded cynical old builder. I'm not too phazed by much, but this is just awesome. Wonderfully presented. (19 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Yeah very cool build... Caught my eye earlier on Bricklink. I like the plate layering technique, and that chest piece is just awesome. Cheers Jas (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Always liked Monty Python's! That Knight looks really cool! Fantastic use for that useless KK body. And btw that's a MOC. Should we talk about such things on LUGNet? Or are we violating an unwritten law? Think we're just doing what LUGNet once (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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and now for something completely different... A brickshelf find: Pretty darn cool looking. (URL) The folder is called Knight of stormcloud and the username is cometaki Be sure to click "up" there's some other cool stuff in that folder. Mark Neumann (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(URL) Soren (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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I don't know if eric is still reading this, But I noticed that no one has cleared answered the questions below, bar from pointing to the TOS (...) This is an reasonable question. In this case it comes down to precident, and then the slippery slope. (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.general) !
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) The rules are the rules, whether you think the breaking of one is harmful or not. The rule against marketplace type posts in theme groups was a direct result of the high number of such posts (and other off-topic messages, such as political (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) I agree with everything you've said - up until this point. True, having his for-sale post in .mecha doesn't do any harm, but rules are rules. Just because he happens to be "one of the world's leading LEGO builders" (not everybody will agree on (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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I really didn't want to become part of this post because I felt so puzzled by what I was reading. I have always held Lugnet with high regard, due to the civillized nature of the people here, unlike most public forums which are not so. I don't post (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) A few things to note here. 5000 views does NOT mean 5000 people from build.mecha looked at it. Nor does it mean 5000 people want to hear about a sale announcement in build.mecha when most of them probably don't even read the group. Lastly, (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) I just love art that's open to interpretation. Legoswami (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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(...) Since I was one of the many to reply to the violation of the ToU, I cold take offence to this remark, but I'm Canadian, so eh... (...) I don't speak for mecha community, I, as well as others, speak for the LUGNET community. It's the 'community (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) I have not seen anyone crosspost to admin.general requesting action on Eric's repeated ToS violations, so I am formally doing so. I think at least a temporary ban on posting is an apropriate response to his latest violation. Please take action (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) Let me guess - You're represented by the shiny knob. The diver surrounded by the twisty turntables is the Lugnet community entagled in the knob's particular brand of lunacy, and the skeletons are the lurkers waiting to complain about all the (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) If you really think that reminders to follow lugnet's TOS and international copyright law constitues 'Evil Opression', then you're more delusional than even I thought possible. (...) Here's a little feature of Lego that you may not be aware of (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) And yet... (...) ...you admit you would do it again, even after it's been explained to you (more than once) why posting auction notices in .build.mecha is against the TOS. (...) And yet you agree to be "controlled" by the Lugnet TOS every time (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) Dear Jeremy, I take it from you snips that you have issue with the self-censored swearing in this thread. I can't speak for Eric but I know I thought hard about whether or not I should use that word and decided that it has a) appeared in (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) A message to the Evil Oppressors: Your disparagment and oppression only serves to strengthen my resolve. I have 5000+ views on the Qwelder-Mech Gallery that says it is a good idea to let folks know about the sale. No one speaks for the "mecha (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet is funny?!
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Hello folks, during the last weeks there was really low traffic on .build.mecha. And now! Four of ten entries in the Spotlight are in this wonderful thread. This thread has already more response than (URL) Dragon by Mark Neumann>. And this was one (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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I haven't posted that much in the last 10 years on LUGNET, but when I do it's for a good cause. This should be a public community which fosters positive LEGO-related experiences, just as it was intentded by Todd Lehman, and Suzanne Rich-Green. (...) (19 years ago, 28-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: [murfled] - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) In that case I recommend you forego trying to sell stuff on Auctionbrick. It really isn't a high traffic site, and 'artwork' especially doesn't seem to sell very readily unless it has transparent baseplates. You'll probably get better prices (...) (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) I don't care who your target audience is. Given the lack of sale of your last auction I'd say your target audience is zero which is exactly how much you should have posted in .build.mecha. Regardless of whether or not I think it will sell (...) (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) Hi Eric, maybe I can help. The (URL) TOS> states (Under Discussion Group Terms and Conditions): "(do not) Post auction announcements, updates, or listings ... in discussion groups which do not explicitly welcome their presence." (...) (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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Oh boy, look, my target audience is the .mecha crowd, I want them to know about it. The respect of the TOS is in my setting a follow up to the post. All replies, if any should be posted to the market place group. Instead of picking a nit with me, (...) (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Forget spidertanks and chickenwalkers now Mechs slither
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(...) Hello Pat, that's a quite interesting apoproach. Plus you did a great deal in the realisation. Looks pretty good in that dark bluish gray. I like the way you combined the bionicle parts with the regular bricks. Thanks for sharing (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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--SNIP BLATANT ADVERTISING-- Hi Eric, You have been previously had your violations of the .build.mecha TOS (URL) pointed out> by John Neal so why are you advertising your products here again? This MOC is not new, there is nothing new about the post (...) (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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I put the Qwelder-Mech up for sale on Auctionbrick.com: (2 URLs) the the auction page here> Thank you. Eric Sophie (URL) www.biomechanicalbricks.com (19 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: Forget spidertanks and chickenwalkers now Mechs slither
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(...) I really like this, it's very Zoidy. Much better than Znake. Steve (19 years ago, 25-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | The Undulating Undulator
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A while ago I had created a bunch of alien minifigs with weird heads. (URL) Then I wanted to figure what they would get around in. Here's what I came up with: (URL) Created shortly after watching "War of the Worlds" at the movies. The driver is a (...) (19 years ago, 25-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Forget spidertanks and chickenwalkers now Mechs slither
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Hi guys, I haven't posted in six months or so but this new MOC had to be shown. Presenting the future of Mech mobility: (URL) The Wor-M X-1. Created Through a cooperative effort by Worsteed Inc. and Metabiz Global the Wor-M X-1 is capable of speeds (...) (19 years ago, 25-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Dragon
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New ship, Dragon. (URL) I did a detailed write up on (URL) MOC pages>. Here's the short story: Dragon is designed in mind with mecha based special forces units. This ship is a smallish (roughly Yacht sized) and equiped to penetrate defenses unseen (...) (19 years ago, 23-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: A Playmate For My Spider
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(...) I actually built this last month. I was feeling in a bit of a slump, so I went with something that I knew I could build without too much of a problem. I seem to have a knack for the organic, as a friend has told me. As to the mace sprayer, (...) (19 years ago, 19-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That is very cute and feminine. I cant beleive the old flower peices found their way into a robot... Did Mumu come up with any kind of storyline for this robot? I would love to hear about that. Danny (URL) (19 years ago, 19-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) (Click for gallery link) Mumu's new (and adorable) creation, further reinforcing my belief that Clikits aren't utterly useless. I'd love to see this with some kind of skirt-like flight booster. Maybe we'll see a Miko Robo next? Soren (19 years ago, 19-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Makes me want to squash both of them...I hate bugs, but that's a tribute to your building skills. Kudos. -Keith (19 years ago, 16-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I second this post. I find this mech much to my liking. The colors and shapes flow together coherently, the structure looks stable (though I doubt some of the armor connections will survive if a kid started to play with it) and the cabin (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I scoped this out on BS and added it to the side bar. But as a side note, I had to post it too. (BTW, Stress, sorry if I'm stealing some thunder here, please post if you can) Damn. (URL) XO4S-STR-02 by: Stress The side note is that I'm always asked (...) (19 years ago, 14-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Great Job Duane. I didn't think a fig would fit in there til I checked out the full collection of pics. Great job. BTW, the tank is just awesome. Mark (19 years ago, 13-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hey Duane. This is a cool insect vehicle. I've been thinking of doing something like this too. Did you build this after House of Bricks last year? Its also very interesting to see a spider and cricket comsumate their love. Maybe add a mace sprayer (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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If you would like your gallery link added here, Or, if you prefer a specific thumbnail to represent your work; Post your link to the lugnet.build.mecha newsgroup. </build/mecha/builderslinks (URL) View Builders Links by: (URL) Text Links> (URL) Go (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | A Playmate For My Spider
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About a year ago I built a spider ((URL)). He seemed a bit lonely, so I build him a playmate. (2 URLs) I'm not sure how well the relationship is working out. The spider seems a bit agressive.... (URL) -Duane (19 years ago, 12-Mar-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !
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Dark Tower fan here too and just thought I'd plug my DT lego creations: (URL) only suggestion for your MOC is to maybe change the color scheme of the mech. Something other than blue. To me, with the stream in it, the blue representing the water and (...) (19 years ago, 11-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hello Adrian, I'm a fan of The Dark Tower too. You did an exciting MOC. Nothing more to say that hasn't been pointed out by others already. Still I wanted to give you feedback, as I've been watching the pictures for quite a while. Like to see more (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Viper - an Exo-Force excercise
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(...) Viper can be posed quite well without breaking. But a child would break it at¬ first grab. I have the same problems with some of my technic ball joints. They just don't ¬ grip as good as the others. Sometimes it helps to try another axle. I (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It was meant to be a compliment! :) It's sad that it breaks easy though. I don't mean this to be a slur on yours (or anyones!) buiding techniques, but I haven't quite got my head round the idea of building models that don't stand up to playing (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Brilliant like allways! My only suggestion would be to bulk up the legs a bit. They seem too thin and light compared to the rest of Mark III. BTW, where do you get all those small parts from? Thanks for sharing (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Well done Nathan! You managed to capture the shape with minimalistic brick usage. The MOC looks very clear and straight. Personaly I would replace the trans-neon cones. White or dark red would be fine, IMHO. Keep up the good work (URL) Marco> (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Danke Mladen. (I read something about German on your web page...) (...) It's a seldom used colour on Mecha. I'll try to use it more often in future. (URL) First the cockpit looked quite different>. But I didn't like it. Thought this windshield (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Matthew, but it came out of occasion. I only had those colores left. (...) That's a really good idea. I give that a try. (...) I take this as a compliment! It never will become a set. It's just not playable. It breaks very easily. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jas, the lime bricks were around for some time. Never found a good chance to use them. So when I started with Viper those lime, green and blay bricks were the only usefull around. I was surprised myself how it came out. (...) Thank you. (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hi Matthew, (...) Well they are what it's all about. I started with the legs. It took some time to get them to work. (...) That was the second time killer on Hyena. When the legs frame worked I had some problems to get it covered without too (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm feeling it. You know, mecha's really not my thing, but every once in a while I'll see something just makes me say "awwwwwww, yeah". Gotta give a shout out to that wall in background too. And your photos of this guy are really sharp too, a (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Black Titan / Exo-Force 7701a
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Hi, Here is my Black Titan ( Color-MOC of 7701 Grand Titan )! Just replaced a lot of red bricks with black and also the ugly tr-green with tr-red ones. :) (URL) (19 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Jas, Kick butt slope usage. I was posting earlier that you need the backpack and a weapon or two. Soren has some good gun ideas, especially with his more recent NemoII. Also check out David Rabahan's BS folder. He has a folder named "weapons" that (...) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Nothing short of grawesome (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I don't know if I can give you much constructive criticism, because so far, I like pretty much everything I see. :-) The only thing that looks off a bit are the forearms. They look short. I'm not a big fan of GlaGla's minifig arms-as-hands (...) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Thanks for all kind words and suggestions folks! I have moved the whole torso assembly back one stud and it works better for sure, thanks for the heads-up Soren! Also many thanks for the list of links, not seen GEARS before and there are some (...) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Whups. (Was Re: WIP)
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I've been informed that lugnet's URL redirection was choking on these so I"ve reposted the offending links below in plain text. (URL) (19 years ago, 6-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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