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(...) Unless, of course, you're talking about the Headmasters line of Transformers. eric (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Ashley, That's pretty cool. It's very hard to make a mecha with the limitations of the parts from only one set, and I think you've done a good job. Lucasfilm missed out on a toy marketing opportunity. Transforming Sith Infiltrator! ;^D ~Mark (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Great Job, Ashley! I love alternate model ideas, especially mechs! it appears to be a functional model (articulation, etc) that also has quite a bit of style. Thinking of bringing it to the Nov. 4th LUGOLA Meeting in Irvine? I sincerely hope so.... (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Here's my first attempt ever at a Mecha. The name SIAM is derived from: Sith Infiltrator Alternate Model. I have never built a mecha before so I do not know if there are specific attributes that I was supposed to model. The model features Darth Maul (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Jason, Sorry for the late post. I've been trying to finish my newest mecha in time for the Lugola meeting. I'm commenting on Mark's post because I agree with him but have a couple other comments of my own. (...) I agree. I think the missles on the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. THat's one of the after effects of being a teacher. I finally learned to articulate well. ;-) (...) Heh! You already were competing with me in that area. I wonder if there are enough Throwbots to satify our needs? ;-) (...) 14?!?! (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the ninja swords as antenna. I also like the vertical arrangement of the slope pieces. Keep up the great work! -Michael (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dave, Thanks for the reply. I think you explained the double joint thing better than I ever could. The bummer is that now I get to compete with you for pieces :-) Oh and one last thing...Ninja swords!!! I need 14. Please call. Bryce McGlone (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey there, Mark! As one of the few who has actually held Big Blue and the face of things yet to come, I can tell you that these are incredible masterpieces. The Throwbot limbs don't appear to be able to hold much weight, but doubled up (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes they work well. The double gives about the same mobility of the single with more support. The only pose a double won't give you is "cross" articulation: it wouldn't be able to hold a two handed sword, for example. At least not the way I'm (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Bryce, I see you're using double throwbot limbs at the shoulders. Does that work well? How much weight does it support? Looking forward to seeing more. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) work. The guy can build some GREAT mechas -- perhaps the best so far on lugnet, certainly amongst the best. I like Blue's fingers, btw. I myself have been working on some Mecha hands, but that unveiling will have to wait for a bit. Kudos. -- (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I just posted a pic of my new mecha. I'm borrowing a good digital camera Monday so I should have more pictures in a week or so. (URL) McGlone (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) D.H.B...I like that. The back story for my new mech is similar. The Mech becomes self aware and assimilates the driver (sort of like the Borg). Bryce McGlone (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, I'm glad you liked the first one. I quite like the squat gorilla-type look to the second. Now that you mention it though, the arms could do with being a little longer. But it's only built from the two sets mentioned. Anyone willing to (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Bryce. Actually, I haven't seen Titan A.E. yet, but I'd like to. By the way, my Shocktroopers as well as all my other Vedraan droids technically speaking aren't mecha, but mecha sized robots- what I call a D.H.B.(Droid Host Body). The (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi Jason. I like the Quirinus. It's what I would expect a "Classic Space" mecha to look like. ;^) I think the "tiger stark" has a nice torso design, but the arms and legs look a bit too proportionally small. You might think about making them a bit (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Have a look at my new (still under construction) website - two new mechs: (URL) do you think? Jason. (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The Mars theme looks like a great source for parts. (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) John, Brain Powered Mecha...very clean lines! Not really the direction I'm headed right now but cool none the less. I'm headed into the "tons o' crap way over the top" style, but I really like the arm of the Brain Powered model. Bryce McGlone (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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In fact, this same part is present in the Bionicle sets. Look at the chest of Lewa, Kopaka, and Tahu, and the under-arm on Pohatu. "Todd Amacher" <atamacher@earthling.net> wrote in message news:G301vv.4t2@lugnet.com... (...) tell me (...) that (...) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I am really beginning to hate going to the Lego web site. They make finding things so tough if you don't want to use all the bells and whistles. At least the bulk order section has cleaned up. I never did see the views on the kit. Just a lot of (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) alternating colors really helps make it look solid. Shoulder mounted guns are also a favorite of mine. This mech looks similar to the new shocktrooper, which is one of my all time favorite smaller mechs. It looks so mean with an evil (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Tony, I've been using two or three (and on my new mech four) together to make hip and shoulder joints that can hold 6-7 pounds. I use the "clip" sockets and not the flat feet type ones. Oh and like John says if you're talking about the throw (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Agreed! Those are an interesting twist on click hinges. Take a close look at most of the models on any page and you'll see them. Click hinges are included in virtually every 2001 model, so it looks like they are here to stay. Personally, I'm (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -*-They hold weight for me...quite nicely in fact (...) -*-I have too! I use pnumatic hoses and cellophane to support the joints(I don't actually need it, if the hoses are tight enough.) I use two double sided ones joined together one on each (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As a matter of fact I have. Furthermore, I build mecha that stand 8-9 in. tall over and over again (and mix and match joint combos often). Mark Sandlin and Ben Vaughn use those peices in their mecha on occasion too. Of course if youre (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ugh- more ball joints that won't hold any weight. Has anyone actually gotten a Throwawaybot to stand up after having played with it for 5 minutes? I found that the joints became about as floppy as a trailer hitch after even minimal use. -- (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:11:21 -0600, Lorbaat wrote (in message <G305Ex.HMq@lugnet.com>): (...) Hmm, perhaps. I hope so, but I remain unconvinced. Ben (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:04:59 -0600, Jay Jacinto wrote (in message <G30AoB.Byx@lugnet.com>): (...) Looks great Jay! Keep up the great work! Ben (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Nice job! That's the way Lego Base started (sorta). -- Chef ICQ:84584424 AIM: Jedi101673 (URL) Jandly <Darth_MaulSW@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G2yqGF.5w8@lugnet.com... (...) i (...) couple (...) you (...) welcome! (...) them, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sounds good, but who's gonna host this? The way it sounds, it is gonna be huge! HUGE! -- Chef ICQ:84584424 AIM: Jedi101673 (URL) Include my site ^ ;-) Jon Palmer <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:G2yHAt.6AA@lugnet.com... (...) appear (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, I've just put up a couple of new renderings. One is of my icerat with some extra stuff: (URL) other, with permission, is of Ben Vaughan's ronin. (URL) plan to do more renderings, so stay tuned Thanks Jay (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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In the scans for the new sets look at the movie theme sets. They have a new clikc hinge that accepts a technic axle. They could be very useful. Mike (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think you're being a little overly paranoid. There are only so many ways to model a human-like hip given the parts selection in LEGO- and since they Life on Mars mech uses click-hinges, where Colin's hip uses Technic parts, I'd go so far as (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hmm...looking at the pictures on FBTB, I was checking out the mecha for the new Mars theme(Marsbase, you'll note was here a looong time before. 8) ). Anyone notice anything familiar about the hip design? Here's the pic of TLC's mecha: (URL) for the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) having (...) some (...) I really don't think it would be that difficult to make the sites (and there won't be that many Subsites anyway--and some people can host more than 1) look alike if we had one designer and a common design. I would (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm not impressed with the designs either, but what does interest me is that there appears to be a new kind of Throwbot compatible piece in those sets. Look closely at the elbows and wrists of the stormtrooper. I'm guessing that its a Slizer (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) there's my 2 cents. Later, Todd (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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