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(...) talented. Alas all I can come up with is your basic cars, bulidings, and spaceships. (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I dunno if any of you guy's have seen this thing, but all I hafta say is wow. This is the best transforming mech since you-know-who's "Variable Dragon Mecha inspired by Visions of Escaflown." (Great anime BTW.) If you haven't seen this thing, check (...) (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You forgot me! Heh. I just wish I had more Legos, but I'm sorda broke right now... Ah well. Summer job, here I come! ~Nick (25 years ago, 29-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think you're referring to Joel Kuester. He has a few transformer models, one of them is the veritech-looking one called jetfire. (URL) Jr. Master Grade Lego Models (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Too easy, "Ghost in the Shell". Even though I've never seen it, I have read enough about it to know all the details about the plot, characters, etc.! Oh! and thanks for the nice comments Jeremy! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Man, I feel like a lego mecha factory. This makes 7 microfig scale mechs in the last two weeks! I love building these things. Well, my two best mecha so far are up on my page. Both of these are original designs, inspired by my Virtual On mech (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm going to do instructions for several of the mechs, but it probably won't be for a few weeks yet, I've still got several parts to model in 3d studio. As for the peices I used for the ankles, the best ones use two of the 2x3 tile type 2 and 3 toed (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah! I'd really like to know how you made those ankle joints. I'm planning to build my own mecha, but right now I'm in planning stages. I'm deciding on shape and style as well as technical concerns like joints. ~Mark (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...As usual, excellent work... I'll have to build them for an update to Jain's Guide :-) ((URL) can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wildlink.com lugnet #160 (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Head...getting...BIG....HURTS.... Seriously, thanks Ben! :] (have I been reading too many comic books?) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That...kicks...butt! Must...resist...urge to build.....DAH! *rummage* --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) a goofy name, though. :] (like, Yuffie? Ah, those crazy translators. ;] ) --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thats how I imagined it before I built it! :] I was thinking about a gymnast, bounding between asteroids, feet landing with a powerful "crunch." Okay, I know there's no sound in space, but I can imagine. (...) Thank you for reading the text. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks. Some of it is yours. ;] (...) Hey, I have that model. It's the only Gundam model own! Never built it, though. It's still in the box in the storage room. (...) Yep, I actually just did it because I wanted to make the arms slope but (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey, where are Ron & Randy 'MechWarrior' Perovich? (URL) Gerwin Hassink (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't know if it was this one, but at least it IS a transforming Veritech. (URL) Gerwin Hassink (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good list. Gotta throw a couple more out there, knowing I'll still miss someone important. In no particular order: Joseph Gonzales' Camelot Alliance: (URL) Dai Nippon Technical Research Institute: (URL) now I have that niggly little feeling... (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <SMIRK SARCASM_LEVEL="TONS"> Okay, that is *IT*, you guys. You are all officially barred from creating any more cool mecha until I can build at least one more! I mean it this time! The next person to publish a cool mecha will be sent straight (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) rediculously (...) MECH MECH MECH MECH!!! Sorry, I just had to do it. BTW, Taco Bell has 59¢ Double Decker Tacos!! Can't pass up a deal like that! Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoops! I *knew* I forgot one: David Thomas Jr. Whew! Now I can sleep. Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Ben Vaughan" <buster@marsbase.com> wrote in message news:FqMHLI.2ww@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Best of the best?" Well, thanks, but I'd have to rank folks like: Colin Gutierrez, Karim Nassar, Jeremy Sproat, and Ken Takeuchi as the premier mecha builders that I've seen. (I've got this niggly littel feeling in the back of my head that I forgot (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Booooo! Todd, that was terrible! Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:FqI4rr.FDu@lugnet.com... (...) public (...) the (...) sue (...) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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David, Okay, I'm running out of superlatives here. Those look great! Any chance of getting better pics of the joints? Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "David Thomas Jr." (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoops! Been out of town. Boy, see if I ever miss a few days again! Great work Colin! Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Colin R Gutierrez" <crg0194@ultra.ccp.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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I just added a new mecha to my site. The "hair" like things on the head are actually antennae for recieving messages, inspiration: Predator (movie). It also has, as Jeremey H. Sproat would say a RBG (Real Big Gun) or YBBG (Your Basic Big Gun). Oh! (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone, I've finished two more mechs from Virtual On, Viper II, and Dorkas. Go see them at (URL) also finished the captions for the X-wing, the Zerberus Mech, and Carl Greatrix's AT ST. Let me know what you think about the new models. -Dave (25 years ago, 27-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I liked the forms of the legs in LGAW "SIREN" that look like some well trained sports players. It sure can have a good response and manouverbility :-) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Two more excellent mechs! There seems to be a lot of great new mecha being built right now. I especially like the Siren, reminds me a lot of the Talgeese from Gundam Wing. Great design, and big too! My favorite design element on the Cestus is the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) I liked the canopy, too. I wish I had some of those in yellow. (I'v only got the sickly neon green and orange.) (...) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Ben Vaughan wrote: <snip>(Follow-ups to legnet.cad) Sounds like a fetish site if _I've_ ever heard of one. ;] <duck> --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'll comment more after I recover from the shock. ;-) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) That's a designation system I came up with for the BeltWars universe. Some are more obvious than others. I've been lazy about putting the explanations for these on my website. Standard: AW--Armored Walker BA--Battle Armor F--Fighter (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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OK, here are a couple more I'm confused about (I know, I know, I gotta get to a bookstore someday to check these out)... On ColinG's page mecha page, (URL) got things like AW-42, AW-90, BA-100, BA-13, FAW-16, LGAW-20, and AW-32A. Do the letters and (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Bummer! (...) OK, I've started using "mecha" for both singular and plural forms. I'll try never to write "mech" again unless I'm talking about FASA products. Thanks for pointing this out. --Todd p.s. Do any fast food taco joints have a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <kneel eyes="averted">Colin, you RULE!</kneel> -Adam (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Added two new mechs, the Cestus and the Siren. (URL) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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...Well I started up a site for my creations and copies... so far all it has are some shots and information on Colin's BA-13 Nodatchi BattleArmour, but I'll get around to working on it more soon... (and filling in the back story too) (URL) can go (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks good Mladen! Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Mladen Pejic" <milovan@netcom.ca> wrote in message news:FqEstt.JE8@lugnet.com... (...) battle (...) by (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Greg, Good job! Modeling mecha is never easy. I mean, it took Mother Nature (1) how many millions of years to get the human body to work the way it does. Trying to do the same with abs brick is definately gonna be tricky. I think you did great with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow! I'd be honored! I'm gonna need more exclamation points! Seriously, I don't think I could think of a bigger compliment. Uhh,...I mean, "sure!" =) Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm flattered. The scheme you came up with _does_ accentuate the model well. I guess the patchwork model just grew on me. :] I figured, what the heck? Any military (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I also like using technic pegs for machine guns (or rail guns or laser cannons or ...), I first saw them being used by Jeremy Sproat and, I think, Pat Justison, come to think of it, even some of my friends at school were telling me about using them (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) also liked to stick another cylinder on the end of the technic peg... so it looks like it has a silencer. ~Mark (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really like this hard-suit because it is similar to Ron and Randy's battle armour which was about the size of a mini-fig. Oh! This model was inspired by the anime movie: Big Wars. Check it out sometimes, it's pretty cool! Mladen Pejic, over and (...) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just uploaded pictures of the only decent mech I've ever built: (URL) know it's nothing next to some of the other mechs out there, but I'm happy with it. Please tell me whatcha think! Greg Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks, Ben, I have to say your site is excellent too. It's been a while since I've been to marsbase so I hadn't seen some of your latest mechs. The Ronin and Kodiak are REALLY nice. I'd definitely like to include them on my master grade pages. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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lugnet.build.mecha added (...) ...Was going to bring it home and take some pics tonite... Am thinking of also fashioning some kind of shield to be held in the left hand as an alternative to the heavy machine gun mount. ...course, now I have to work (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That one should be attributed to ever talented, much respected Karim Nassar. (much bowing and scraping going on. "We're not worthy! We're not worthy! .... Wow, I really need more sleep.) =) Ben -- Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Anytime you feel like sharing that, well, go right ahead! =) I've gotten pretty frustrated trying to import files into 3DSMax. dat2dxf works but my models end up having over 70,000 polygons (in at least one case) and become to cumbersome to work (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think he's referring to my brick buttons, not the background. Those are 3d studio bricks, I've built my own database (though it's a ways from being complete). The idea is to be able to create instructions that look a lot nicer than ldraw. I've got (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Speaking of proper credit... Who first came up with the 'minifig-legs-as-fingers' mecha hand design? J (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Um, read the text on the page: "Background image from Todd Lehmann at (URL) is a trademark of Todd Lehman. " (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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very very cool models :)...I'm not into Mechs, but I'm very impressed with yours. Love the X-wing. (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Nice interpretation, though I have to admit a bias toward legged mecha. Well done! Oh, and if I haven't mentioned it (and I don't think I have), you've got a really great website with some absolutely incredible creations. By the way, on your main (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks. I'd have to agree with you on the color scheme, but so many of my vehicles are patchwork colors (thanks to the fact that I don't always dig into the LEGO storage cabinet) that I decided to take a que from your building tips regarding color. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Colin Gutierrez writes: [snip] (...) I don't personally, but I know a few people over at www.agetec.com (the company who does the Stateside stuff for AC) on the discussion board who might be able to help you. Hope this helps, (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I've uploaded pics of my latest Virtual On mech, Bal Bas Bow. He's a unique mech in that he has no legs, but instead hovers around. Go see Bal Bas Bow at (URL) Jr. Master Grade Lego Models (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That sounds cool, but I hope combat runs a little faster. When it comes to turn-based games, I'm more of a Worms guy. BTW, does _anyone_ know where I can find Armored Core or Armored Core II Project Phantasma for the Playstation? I'll even (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Oh, I forgot to say, cool mech. Strangely, I think I actually liked it better with the mostly-blue-with-som...-and-there real lego collection paint job. ;] --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Same story with me, Ben. I've got 5 mecha up and two more awaiting photographing, and only 3 aerospace and two wheeled/tracked. (Although the M3V counts as 3 so far, I guess.) That's okay, though, because mecha are just cooler! You don't see them in (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Pat, I have both models built, though I'm finding myself robbing little pieces here and there off the Zerberus mech. I've still got my B-wing built too. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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[FUT off.topic.fun] (...) Like I said, it might be a rumor. It was in the February 10th News section on Animenation, and was reported by a Japanese Newspaper. Apparently, some PSX games are programmed to work directly with the PSX hardware. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Jeff, (...) I thought it was 100% compatible, from what i read (NEXTGEN, etc.) (...) Hmm... that will be interesting to see. (...) I thought the DVD was built right in, they will have a card for it? I thought the controller was supposed to be the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Some news: ~ Not all PSX games will work on the PSX2. Those that don't use specific hardware in the original system. Sony will be releasing a list of most of the incompatible games (I don't think it will be a very long list). I'm not sure if (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Great work David! That X-wing is awesome! The ATM-FX1 mecha is also very impressive. Very nice color scheme. Did yo have to dissassemble one of these to build the other? If not, I'm very jealous of you LEGO collection. ;) pat J P.S. I'm going to (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Excellent articulation! I'm no fan of curvaceous mecha, but yours exhibit a great skill in modelling. Microfig-scale, too. :-, Can't wait to see more! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Oh, man! To quote a rather silly end of the world movie (1): "I have got to get me one of these!" 8) Wahoo! Guess I'll save my pennies... Ben 1. Independence Day -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Yep, it's Votoms. I've never seen the anime, but I have this mech as a model kit. It's the Zerberus. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Ben, (...) Not only will it play original Playstation games, it will be a DVD player as well! : ) Scott S. ___...___ Scott E. Sanburn-> ssanburn@cleanweb.net Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (URL) Page -> (URL) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I'm thinking that this game is reason enough to buy a Playstation in the first place. By the way, anyone have any idea if the Playstation 2 will play original Playstation games? Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Jeff, (...) Yes, indeed. I am looking forward to this as well. I heard it described as Final Fantasy tactics with Mechs. Yes! : ) Scott S. ___...___ Scott E. Sanburn-> ssanburn@cleanweb.net Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Wow!.. Your models are intimidating again and ever..:-) X-wing and B-wing rocks, and what a nice R2 is this?..:-) Selçuk (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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I just saw that Square's Front Mission 3 (PSX) will be released on the 22nd of March here in the US! Yay!! Square is finally going to release one of their excellent Mecha Strategy games here! I saw some pics of a couple mechs, and they look really (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Thanks Karim! I must admit, the leg design of your Landmate "Mustang" was an inspiration. Hmm, I can see myself getting hoisted on my own petard here. Need to get those credits up soon. Can't wait to see what you've got in store for Pallas! Ben -- (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Holy smoke David! I can not believe the amount of detail you packed in this mech. It is absolutely outstanding! I really like the legs, the complexity is incredible(1)! Any chance of seeing some pics of how the hip joints work? The Fei-Yen and (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Wow Ben, you've one-upped my new mecha! Now I've got to design a new one for the Pallas Spaceworks re-launch :) BTW, very nice touches. The little details really make the model top-notch. --Karim (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just want to let everybody know about some things going on at my website. First, I have 5 new models to introduce. One of them (The AT ST) is by Carl Greatrix, the other 4 are my own. One of my models is a large scale Mech, with fully detailed (...) (25 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)
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Heh, money aside, I've been focusing on mecha a lot. Right now, I'm going to try to build some other vehicles and use some of the inspiration I'v gotten from a lot of the newly discovered (at least to me) web sites. Maybe sometime though! 8) Thanks! (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks! Uh, KUTGW? Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "ryan" <rdennett@exploremaine.com> wrote in message news:Fq7GBr.H7@lugnet.com... (...) awesome". (...) now, (...) are (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Sproat! The idea for the CLAWS came to me as I was writing up the page. The blade is made with a technic friction pin first, and then the exhaust pipe piece, stacked up. As for going to bed...I did! 8) Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan (...) (25 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That is one awesome mecha, Ben. I like those chest plates that flip up when the mecha wants to fire its weapons, very anime-like! I also like the use of the Star Wars click-hinges, very sturdy lookin'! The gun is awesome too! Well I think you (...) (25 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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About all I coud say when I saw that was, "Holy Cow, is that thing awesome". KUTGW :) Ryan (...) (25 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Again, I like! I like! :-, That's pretty neat, having the minifig in the scene for a sense of perspective. I've been playing around with using LDraw elements to represent laser fire, exhaust, etc. Yours has come out much better than mine, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool, it looks awesome! -- Z. Unger dzz@mindspring.com ICQ: 14375008 AIM: ErrorY3K ===...=== LEGO Fusion : (URL) Universe : (URL) paid to surf the web: (URL) Vaughan <buster@marsbase.com> wrote in message news:Fq655v.75s@lugnet.com... (...) now, (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've updated the Ronin mech on site. There are lots of POV renderings now, along with some descriptive ramblings. Beware, the images in the gallery are 300k+ LMKWYT. Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is a must see for anyone who wants to see some incredible creativity and outstanding building going on. Mecha fans will *not* go disappointed. Ben -- ===...=== Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. ===...=== "Henry (...) (25 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) I've seen some military lego, unfortunately I can't remember the URL. Have you tried to do a search for "+lego +military" on Altavista or any other search engine? I think that you can get a free virtual photo album at (URL) Möller (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, I am reborn into Lego after 17 without it!! :) Does anybody know of any military Lego sites/collections?...also is there anywhere I can post pictures of my models? ( not all military). (25 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, speaking more recently, I know what kind of mecha I would like to see done in Lego and that would be the Guymelef's from Vision of Escaflowne. For those unfamiliar with it, imaging 30 feet tall suits of armor. There are actually some (...) (25 years ago, 15-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the link, Ben! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 15-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Robotech would have to be the first. Later to become Macross, et al. Gundam does have some appeal, but just because there is so much detail. 30 story high mecha just don't really do it for me. Starblazer, Voltron, and G-force had their own (...) (25 years ago, 15-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! The Kreigmacht "Bear" is outstanding! That little hummer gets built this weekend! Ben -- Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) few, the proud...the plastic. "Sproaticus" <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:38A46819.FE4893...@io.com... (...) (...) (25 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I was _going_ to make some microfig models, but what's the point? :] I think I'll just happily eat your microfig dust. Anybody have some salt and pepper? --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) These rock. Love the use of the rollbar in the feet. :] --Colin __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2000 | |___...___|| |_| |_| |_| ||___...___| |___...___| (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Forgiven, forgotten. (...) not necessary in this case, IMHO. However it is doable in the general case if you post from NNTP, your newsreader should give you cancel-ability. Netscape uses the delete key while the post is highlighted to affect (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm really, really, really, sorry Larry. I promise not to do it again. Please forgive me. BTW how do you delete/cancel a message? (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I share your absolute jaw dropping amazement. However, see the last line of my sig, if you would... you connect the dots. Thanks. (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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How the HELL do you do it? Seriously those and your other terrific/fabulous/aw...pping/wick ed/kewl Capital Ships and other mechs are really, really great. I just wish I had a talent like you........DAMN!!!!!! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nope, If you watch enough anime you will see that "mecha" is both singular and plural. I just think it sounds cooler than "Mech" anyway :) BTW, sorry about the doubled message earlier.. my browser burped. --Karim (25 years ago, 12-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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