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  Preview pics of my new mecha
 
There are six legs that can each rotate out a full 180 degrees. Each lower leg swings along a click hinge. I picture it being some sort of small troop support mecha that is operated by remote. It won't be completely finshed until I can replace the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)  
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
<snip> (...) Others were Gladiator --> Archer Spartan --> Longbow (I think. I looked through all of my tech readouts but couldn't find, but I know I've seen it before.) Veritech 1S --> Wasp Veritech 1A --> Stinger Super Veritech --> Phoenix Hawk (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Smaller Pics posted
 
(...) Looks just as awesome as before, only on one screen. :) Great stuff, Byron. Joel J (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) There were indeed a number of Superdimensional Fortress series... There was also a contemporaneous anime series with a main character who got into, hmmm, shall we say romantic situations with the women from popular anime series of the time. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) And don't forget Orguss which was not included in the American release of Robotech but (ithink) was related to the Macross series.(and had cool mecha) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) The first series was originally Superdimensional Fortress Macross The second series was originally Superdimensional Fortress Southern Cross. It was supposed to be a much longer series in Japan but never caught on, so they butchered the series (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) (snip) Wasn't the third series Southern Cross? I may be wrong, after all it's been a while since I was obsessed with Robotech :) -jeremiah- (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
Yes, I'm familiar with the Mobile platabors, I'm a Anime'freak....good stuff.... (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
Invid Invasion was originally Mospeada (which also refers to the Cyclone motorbikes) Macross Saga was originally Macross The Robotech Masters was ... umm... hmm, I forget too :P The music for all WAS very cool ^_^ PS do try Patlabor if you can, the (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Clicking Turntables . . .
 
(...) I wanted to point this out that it also looks like an excellent piece for an overhead gantry crane too. -Harvey (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Nomination/Webpage Redesign....
 
Well for what my opinion is worth(not much) I nominated it, Gary John Aronson <kryogen@mailcity.com> wrote in message news:GAK0K9.4nM@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) hopes (...) be (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  Smaller Pics posted
 
This is not a new model, but I did make the old pictures of my "02" mech smaller and reposted of Brickshelf. It always bothered me that I didn't change the display size on them. Anyway if you've never seen them enjoy. If you have then "move along (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
You mean the Regess and the Invid , the series is called the Invid Invasion, I know the the first two as Macross and The Robotech Masters. I love the music to all!!! (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) Well like one of the other posters said, FASA had to remove a number of mechs from their products after getting caught using them. Those mentioned will never be pictured again at the least, I believe that they can be used/refered to in novels (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Nomination/Webpage Redesign....
 
(...) Maybe Ill swithch back to frames...I had it that way before but it took for longer to load then it already does.. (...) I did the white areas on purpose, Ill consider other less drastic colors.. (...) actually there are backbuttons "return" at (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
yep greebles is a real movie industry term... The British industry uses the term wiggets... I love that Excalibur by the way... I wish I could build it with my limited parts collection :P cg-88@home.com Bryce McGlone <bmcglone@ditim.com> wrote in (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) A large number of FASA's original Battlemechs were "borrowed" from Macross/Robotech. The ones that come to mind are: Macross --> Battletech Excaliber --> Warhammer Raidar X --> Rifleman Veritech fighter --> Wasp (and the Phoenix Hawk as I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
Indeed, to much is no good, it's definitely a balance thing...like lego feung-shui or somthing, I call it don't put that there or put that back! gaahhh! (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
(...) Ah I see. I call all the little detail pieces "premeditated seagull poop" :-D And I mean it in a good descriptive way. It's just a silly term I made up making the my black horse mech when I was talking to one of the LUGOLA guys.. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Jeremy Sproat
 
Oh ok, ya , this is important, adding detail or grabbing your eye is somthing I study, each part of the design should allow the eye to transition from one area to the next still maintaining the overall impression, detail of course should add not (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)


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