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(...) Yah, I like the A44 too -- I've always liked the big MAC-whatever (sorry, forgot the name :-) in Macross. The A44 started as a sketch for that, but then quickly developed a personality of its own. Mebbe I'll model it later, mebbe someone will (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks, Ashley. :-, After the first two scenes, I figured something with a lot less tension would be a good break. I'm trying to avoid some of the cliches inherent with military-based CAD images -- gratuitous explosions, everyone shooting at (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Ooh! Thanks for reminding me, I need to write up my technical processes for my site... Yah, I modelled in MLCad then used L3P+LGEO to get the POV source. The LGEO integration makes a *HUGE* difference and provided the push I needed to proceed; (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Whoa....I'm flattered. Wow. :-, I'll let you in on a little secret---I don't have all those pieces in those colors. :-, In the scenes, I try to use parts that exist, though. I'd love to see any mods you make, however, 'cause that's what this (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) the beast, and it's the perfect scale (and part count) for Brickwars! I like, I like, I like. Render this and put it on the web quick, give the non-cad crowd something new to ooh and aah over! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) over (...) eric (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! Those are fabulous, especially considering the constraints imposed by their small size. The A44 and A66 are my favorite and the A93 reminds me of the Tead from Mospeada (Called the Beta in Robotech, The new Generation). Boy, creating models (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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For those of you who are interested, there are more mecha at my site B.L.A.S.T. (Bureau of Lego Armed Services Technology) than the ones in A.M.D. (Advanced Mecha Division) (URL) following links are of mecha in other Divisions of BLAST. S.E.D. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Outstanding, Jeremy. As usual, I am inspired by your Microfig creations. I really liked the helicopter and the nice renderings. Ashley Glennon In lugnet.announce, Jeremy H. Sproat writes...>always LMK (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I thought you .build.mecha folks might be able to offer constructive criticism on my Dreadnought that I've made. It's in dat format, and you can find it over in .cad.dat at (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) excellent work! John Gramley (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Great work Sproat! I'm really impressed with the design of some of these models. I am also impressed with the quality of the rendering. Did you use l3p for this? Those parts look better than the ones l3p outputs. One other comment, 1600x1200!! I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi Jeremy, I'm glad you posted this to .announce, or I would have missed it! I just spent about 45 minutes tearing through my parts bins to build a "A91 Heavy Tactical Suit, Kasperic Custom", or as close as I could get to it. I was able to get (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Gaaahhh, I cut myself off! Ahh , What I was saying is, I have always accepted the fact that the Robots I make will be more for looking than moving, until now. As the current Lego Technology grows, the reality is that anyone who can afford to design (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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K , your right on the mark with all your perceptions, I have always fancied myself an Insect Robot Builder, Air of Fragility, hmmm I like that , yes, they are fragile, I suppose it comes with the territory - testing, trying out size and weight (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, Mladen. :-, (...) Maybe. :-, I'm in a Stickfig mood right now though... I have about a dozen unpublished models, and maybe 5 or 6 scene sketches, that I need to cram into wallpaper before I switch modes. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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The Convoy wallpaper is breathtaking! Excellent job Jeremy! But I gotta ask: Are you going to do any mini-fig scale models (i.e. Valkyries, and other mecha from Robotech) in the future? (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) All the wallpaper and view backgrounds are POV-generated. With the exception of Convoy, they were modeled in MLCad and then L3P'd with the other models. For Convoy, I used Terragen -- though if I were to do it again, I'd just use the pattern (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Cool new wallpaper! Thanks Jeremy! Where did you get the background? Bryce (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hey all, I have just put some finishing touches on this site, and I feel that it is ready for prime-time. It is my pleasure to announce my Stickfig-scale mecha wallpaper: (URL) for your perusal are three wallpaper-sized images depicting some of my (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !!
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(...) Wow, thank you, man! (...) Yes, I wanted to see if I could pull it off in minifig scale. I combined many elements from my first carrier (the baseplates, BURPS, castle walls) but tried to match the same feel of the microfig carrier. The (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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First and foremost, "Moonbase Io" is now called "Silicon Psyche". Why? Basically because the villians in my story are big, sentient robots. I feel its a more fittng title (and it doesn't sound like a ripoff of "Marsbase"). Now for the creations. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.tennlug)
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(...) You are the man. No one matches your mastery of shape, color, details, and novel construction. Was your microfig carrier a study for this monster? They look a lot alike. Can't wait to see more! - Paul (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) gives them sort of an alien presence. They are also somewhat surreal in their ornateness and air of fragility. Like the red bot, more like a 70's sci-fi artist's interpretation of a robot or a techno nightmare than an industrial grade mech off (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) built about a dozen 20 inch tall fully transformable lego versions of this thing years ago (it has a blockyness that is favorable to lego). Never could get the face right though. Super robots shouldn't have lips... I mean what do they do with (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've added some pictures I just took at school. The pics show the alternative turret design as well as a small company of Antiv troops. In the backgroud is a JEOL JSM-840A Scanning Electron Microscope (Just one of the neat toys I get to play with (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello all, the RegurShow was great! Fun had by all , Check out the Pix of the new Robot..... (URL) me know what you all think....Thanks.......enjoy!!! Eric (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello everyone, I am posting my very first message to Lugnet in order to debut my Lego website called B.L.A.S.T. (Bureau of Lego Armed Services Technology). I created B.L.A.S.T. to showcases my various original Lego creations based on a futuristic (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Another excellnet creation from the Jassim Spaceworks. :) The colors are excellent. It appears that you had a visit from the Grand Admiral - though he seems like he needs a hair cut.... ;) The recovery bays seem to be a shade close to the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Yes, the series has more labors in it, tho its hard to find the eps anywhere... took me over a month to finally get the 7 original OAVs, 16 second OAVs, and 47 episodes of the TV series... Thank god for MIRC :P But there are many different types of (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Same here, man. Yeah, too bad I showed up late (again). We didn't really get to visit like we usually do. Hey, maybe next week? (...) Thanks, man. Yeah, it's so much more impacting to see people's creations in person. To me, your new mech is (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Actually its an antennae. The piece should be one of those dark gray bars (Lightsaber piece) that come in some of the Star Wars sets. I don't actually know the identity of the part used in the model. I'll check it later and I'll change it when I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dan, Forget the carrier. It was just good to see you in person again!!! Okay the carrier ROCKS!!! Pure Danielization. The details are just everywhere. Pictures really don't do this justice. I thought about this baby all the way home from the LUG (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Great work as always Pat. What piece is that longer cannon? I thought it was a stickshift but it's too long. And it widens at the end... I look forward to seeing the final product. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) look sweet on the roof of your car! :] Okay, weird question: would it float? KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Dan, I was looking at the galley again on your ship - I like the two woks! (I think they are woks - could be sinks) Anyways - it looks so much like the galley and messa hall on the show Star Stumble Voyager. Very cool... ~Trev Astro Lift Co. (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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I was wondering if you experts and novices out there in the field of building mecha could give a newbie some tips on building mecha out of legos, or if some of you know of webpages that have tips on them (i think i saw one at one point not sure (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good stuff, Dan! I see you have the Grand Admiral visiting. :^) Hmm, we'll have to do something about that hair and uniform. That's old skool. I like the mini fighter too. Can't wait to see it in person next month! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thank you very much! I tried to build a ship that had a mecha appeal to it--you know, that gritty, hardcore-ship-with-an-attitude look. I'd say it kind of fits it with Bryce McGlone's "Big Blue," like a support carrier in the mech fleet. (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I think it's a combination of parts used and type of ship. I think carriers lend themselves to be light for their size because their biggest main section is hollow, made mostly of castle walls, BURPS and baseplates. I bet if I were to build a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yeah, actually those blasters are kind of light for their size. They're just spread out with technic parts to create a bigger space. (...) You said it, brutha! Can you imagine getting like 30 of those for a monster ship?! Hmmm, say, does LEGO (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Yep, the Grand Admiral stopped by for a preliminary inspection. (...) When I first completed the main body of the ship (hangerbay, engines, etc) I picked it up, carried it to the next room to show my wife, and shook it back and forth fast (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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That is just plain awesome. I really like the fighter too. I personally do not like the "X-wing" style canopy (I prefere the "A-wing" style) but it looks really good on that fighter. -Mike Petrucelli (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Wow! Looks awesome Dan! I love the colour scheme (Classic Space), and your usually detail and weapons, and, well... EVERYTHING!!! ;-) Excellent job! (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow! Seeing discussion on how light the ship is, I'm really interested in how to build big, light, sturdy ships. My stuff always comes out really heavy, but at the same time solid as a rock. Can you possibly bring this to the Michon's if you (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow, very impressive. I really love the basters/cannons at the ends of the large blue wings. I am kinda supprised that they don't bend the wings down. Makes a guy wish you could get those Artic walls in bulk from shop at home. Keep us posted (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Very spiffy! (Especially that little round ship in the hangar, which is by definition Spiff-y.) Excellent use of the polar base grey wall units too--it looks like you've kept the structural integrity pretty good along the centre and kept the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Im pretty sure Orguss and Macross are unrelated, because of major animation and story/polt style differences...Also i always thought it was SuperDimensional Calvary Southern Cross i dunno maybe i should actually look around but im lazy.. Ive (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) WEE HAW!!! I love it! I can see that you're getting on the artic wall kick like me! Well done, Dan! What do you think: Do you prefer the artic walls over bulk brick for this appication? The artic walls cut down on the weight, which lends will (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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*thunk!* sound of jaw hitting floor. Dave Daniel Jassim <danieljassim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GAqGwC.9nA@lugnet.com... (...) still (...) monster. (...) excellent (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Well I was going to do what I've done with my other mecha designs. And that is design a couple of different weapon systems for it and show off all the sub parts. I have already designed the alt. weapon package, it is a miisile array and single (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Minifig scale is what I had in mind, because that way it will fit into my current line of mecha. Though it could easily be considered a microfig tank. In minifig form it would be a troop support light mecha. Remote operated or just autonomous. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Actually, the ship only needed 2 arctic base sets (bought on sale of course--wise man say don't pay full price for LEGO). Each set has 6 grey window-walls, so my ship has 12. Also, I needed 2 sets of the mobile arctic base, but used 6 (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Hey Dan, That was fast! Here is another pic of Dan setting up his ship: (URL) thing has awsome engineering besides cool looks. Its super light, but it hardly flexes at all when you pick it up! The few interior rooms that are finished are really (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Wow, that thing is HUGE. I love the galley, very slick. Lots of neat details! How many arctic sets did you part out for the exterior windowwalls? (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Wow (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars)
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Hello, everyone! I just posted a few pictures of my new space carrier, still under construction. (URL) you can see, the only finished interiors are the bridge, galley, and torpedo room. More pictures will come as I continue to finish this monster. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars) !!
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(...) Oooh. I like. Especialy the 4+ legs! Is it Micro or minifig size? If it's minifig it makes a great ultra-light mech. Good job! Rick (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks great Pat! Are you going to make a whole line of them, like Jeremy Sproat does? (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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)
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<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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) (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)
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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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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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Thanks but what is "greeblies" ahh I don't understand? About the Joint connections, I use worm gears, turntables and Technic girders to achive the conections, if I make a small prototype I use black friction pegs. I hope you one day build a large (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) well, i can't speak for everyone else but i know that when i went to the site and got those annoying geocities popups i bailed as fast as i could this time however i stayed cuz you want some feedback, and speaking as a professional in the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Jot that down as another d'oh from me (and it's not even noon yet). I meant "greebles". :-, Greebles are all the tiny little pieces of stuff that model makers put on spaceships, etc. to give the illusion of detail from a distance. An example (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"You have the most amazing grasp of greeblies, Eric." Jeremy what is a greeblie? "A question about building in that scale: How do you design the joints? Do you lock them into those angles, or are they loose yet strong enough to bear the weight of (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (1) That series has a generally "curving" style which IMO looks great, almost an eastern European military design, though would be a challenge to capture in blocky Lego... I really like your solution, tho. Now if only I could gather the pieces (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ya mayby we'll be invited, I'm not good with Web sites yet, so I'm still participating in my own local Art Exhibit forum. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) something like this? semi-distraught- -john (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Piggybacking on an existing national lego convention would be a good route for a non-virtual exhibit. But I don't know of any such convention. I can only imagine vast lego displays at the Las Vegas Convention Center... A Mechspo web gallery (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Macross/Robotech toy information
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(...) Magnificent. I remember having the Japanese Cyclone model ordered through an outlet, and getting my Alpha fighters at K-B when they were remaindered there... (...) I never managed to find the Betas. I do have the maroon and green Alphas, (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Oooo!!! Time for me to start scalping my Matchbox SDF-1 Super Fortress (MIB-whatever)!!!! Man, some of those overseas import toys from waaaaay back were TOO COOL. Wish I had saved my BETA fighters too :o( Here's to hoping for them LEGO toys (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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> This is gonna be a great year for Macross related merchandise. Although (...) For complete info on upcoming toy releases, check out: (URL) Perhaps the biggest news is that U.S. based Toynami has secured a clear license to the entire Robotech (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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well, thank you all for correcting me... battletech is about the only place from whence i know a great deal of mechs... it is pretty obvious how they stole some of their designs, although i'm afraid i haven't seen many anime with mecha that look (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) FASA acquires and recycles designs from anime. This is the Macross original J.S. was emulating: (URL) think FASA also has a clone of this other mech, which is pretty lame since it was designed to accomodate a 50 foot giant Zentradi: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually, the "Warhammer" was a design lifted from the Robotech series, which was in turn lifted from several Anime series. The "Raidar X" mecha was one of 13 (IIRC) designs FASA was forced to 'give back' to the company that produced Robotech. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes Making a larger Robot based on this design, It would be great, I see what you are saying about exploring the use of the ball and socket design, there's somthing great about a prototype right? (URL) ever saw the Technical blueprints for the War (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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did you by chance base it on the Fasa "Warhammer" mech? the resemblance is uncanny... if so it's a very good likeness. if not... YOU LIE!!! (j/k, it's still a very nice mech, and i like how you did the torso and legs and connected them. is there (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The 'clickiness' of the turntable is pretty strong at first, but the nubs seem to wear down more quickly than on a click hinge. I've had mine for a week now, and it can only hold about half the weight it could at first. (...) Just like the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: The new PLSCP.com is here! Come check out my new website
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(...) Java? What does Java have to do with it? Just put <IMG SRC="(URL) in your page. Be sure to include WIDTH and HEIGHT attributes to that IMG tag, in case brickshelf is down when someone views the page, so that the browser can allocate the right (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Jeremy Sproat
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(...) If the former, maybe. If the latter, maybe. ;-) This was really just a sketch, me exploring how to use the Throwbots ball-and-socket joint parts. I hope to return to this model (it's one of my all-time favorites mecha) with this general (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Like it like it like it like it like it Would consider building one Multiple the scale? (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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