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Awsome, compliment. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Argh! How did I miss this last night? Another score for Mladen. I dig on the "flying" pics. I image you mech hovering and just picking off targets one by one. Ah the thrill of a new mech...I'm going to sit back and soak up some inspiration. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes, more wing stuff to follow, I'm very pleased with the way this new one is comming out. I'll have to send it on a covert mission during the 12 days of Christmas to hi-jack some parts from you, I'll have to program evasive manuvers to avoid MAP (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks a lot Eric! I like the flight-mode pictures too. BTW doesn't your newest mecha also sport some serious fins/wings as well? (URL) Christmas-y colours... ;-) (...) are! (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, this is great, what a good look'n mech! ahhh so refreshing the colors are! i like this pix the best: (URL) barrel and the fins are what i like best, plus the rear with those yellow dome things are way cool. You are a great builder! Again it is (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow robot calestedics! yiesh! If I wake up early on saturday will you have your own show: "Mecha in the Morning" ; a full body strech and work out, featuring the completely posable mecha of Master Mech builder Chris Snead! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I would like to thank all of you at Lugnet for your comments regarding ZERO. I appreciate all for your input and I will execute all suggested changes if I ever get the opportunity to do so. Bobby (Neo-Oz) (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) This is insane! Wow! You just made a whole new definition of the word "agility". Bobby (Neo-Oz) (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) really (...) No, it was becoming a big, ugly behemoth. The colour scheme just didn't work, and lacked structural integrity. (...) Thanks! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I admit, I've done this too. :^) I have a new mecha idea, but it's gonna have to wait until the weekend. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Aw, dang... I was hoping you were still working on that carrier. :^( (...) Heh. Don't think I've ever seen anyone camo their mecha with the plant pieces before. Cool! I think the yellow stripes might make it stand out a bit tho. ;^) ~Grand (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Travis! Funny you say urban combat, I always pictures this as a desert (or any other wide open space in which a sniper-like mecha can just pick off enemies), or jungle (lots of nice cover, again, here sniper-like mecha has and advantage) (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh stop! ;-) Seriously, thanks Chris! It is an honour getting kudos from you! (...) Yeah, frustration is really another good way to build... NOT! ;-) (...) Thanks again! (...) To Jeremy Sproat you must go, wise is he in the art of origami (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice. Looks ideal for urban combat. Keep up the good work. Travis Dickinson (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Trevor! I'll finish the instructions later this week. I'll e-mail you as soon as I get a inlined .DAT. ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm glad you only took on what you felt up to doing. The result is wonderful! (...) As do I! (...) I don't think I've seen this one before. I also like this one a lot. It never ceases to amaze me what can be done on the micro-fig scale. Your (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Woo hoo! :^D This is a really nice one! It doesn't look as big as the others, but it has a really eye pleasing look to it. Maybe that because you make really good use of the blue and yellow color scheme and you use those SW racing fins so well. I (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually I've been cutting throwbot pieces since they first came out to get the ball and socket joints. I know it's a mortal sin but it's a lot cheaper then getting the c3p0's. I actually just finished a Zaku based on Dave Thomas Jr.'s design (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) my newest model. I built it after 2 failed attempts at making a really huge mecha carrier, and then a really huge mecha... The last 4 pictures are just the result of me trying to make some camouflage for my mecha. I kinda like it! ;-) (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yeah, I actually broke down and bought a set. Actually, it's not that bad; although I refused to actually build the model, it came with a lot of useful Technic parts, as well as the five ball and socket joints. I also like the gold technic (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, Bryce! Point well Taken... (URL) wait, here I was, going to make this my own post, and I just saw Mladen's new mech while copying the link location. Wow! Beautiful! Oh, I better wait until you post... Thanks for the kind words everyone. I have (...) (23 years ago, 23-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Helldog II...one of my favorite mechs. I look forward to more pictures. Also Chris your mech deserves its own post. Don't bury it under a question to Mark. Be bold my friend and show your talent! That articulation is off the scale. I have NEVER seen (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, actually, it was just the Helldog II, but Sproat posted a few pictures on his brickshelf space (no I don't have the link, look it up yerselves, ya lazy bums). I've been painting my house, so I haven't had opportunity to photograph it and (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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HOLY COW! Dang, this is too sweet Chris. The amount of articulation you packed into this relatively small model is amazing. The stiffened joints work incredibly well, too well I must say! ;-) BTW the poses are great as well. Looks like your mecha is (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Mark! I was wondering... At LUGOLA you had brought some stuff that you hadn't posted pictures of yet (I don't want to say what they are if you're trying to keep it under wraps!) Have you posted them yet? If not, are you going to soon? There were (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) YEA for VF 11's!!!...!!!....and OVAs. (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Bryce... I think the VF-11's were moving so fast during that part of the film that I didn't notice the FASTpacks. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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After working out the kinks in MLCAD (which I discovered a few months ago, much to the detriment of my free time), I put together a nice set of non-transformable Macross VF's in fighter mode that I'm quite proud of. So far, I've got a VA-3, a VF-1, (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Chris, you have said some really good things, right on. Plus Bobby, you are really taking this well, mostly everbody wants to give a little input, we can all benifet from advice, but as you know you have to run with your thoughts and only consider (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I haven't read every message in this thread, but I felt the need to respond to this message. The amount of time that is spent on a model should be immaterial to the appeal of the model itself. However, I'm impressed that it only took you two days on (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually, in the opening sequence of the Macross Plus OVA's (not the movie edition) we see Isamu and his partol group piloting VF-11's with FAST packs. Those of you who have only seen the movie version of Macross Plus will not remember this (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It is good to hear from you K. With thanks to your explanation I am beginning to understand what people are criticizing. The sad part is that I spend 2 days on the head, 3 weeks on the arms, a full month on the torso, and a full year on the legs. In (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think what some of the advanced builders in this forum are criticizing in this model is the uneven design. We've all experienced working on a model, perfecting the part that most interests us and which has the clearest image in our minds, then (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Again, I must agree with you guys and that is why my Gundam is called ZERO, not Wing ZERO. This is my second Gundam ever and as such its flaws are countless. If I have more time in the future I would completely redesign the arms and the (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you for being critical and voicing your own opinion, and guess what, I agree with you. The arms are too thin, the hands are too small, the head is right but the shoulders and especially the lack of covers for the machine guns makes it (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) It seems from prevoius posts that size is a major concren for Bobby. However, I think this isn't neccessarily a bad thing. Trying to overcome issues of supporting large amounts of weight is a major factor in mech building. Although I don't (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I think the idea here is that he made creative use of the pieces he had rather than going out and spending a bunch of money to get pieces. My personal building style is in mini-fig scale with lots of detail, but that doesn't mean I dislike other (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I'm sure everyone will be very surprised, but... I agree with Mladen in this instance. Yeah, maybe he didn't pull any punches, but I have to say that I agree with his general sentiment. However, Bobby does have some nice features... I think the head (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Do you have some obsession with size? I'm sorry to say this... But I'm not really that inspired or amazed by your Gundam. I mean sure the size is huge, but what else is there. The arms on your mecha look way too thin, the hands are too small, the (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Action poses are a problem due to the chronic lack of worm gears, but they are not out of the question. (...) This is a problem and that is why I am releasing as many pictures of ZERO now. See, I do not know if I am coming back or not, and if (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I am glad you like it. I hope that one day I can go on the Internet and find 20 Lego Gundams by at least 10 different builders that make my ZERO look like a little ant. Have fun building. Bobby (Neo-Oz) (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you for the comments. I actually keep ZERO standing next to my bed (although I am not positive if I should sleep better with that symbol of death standing next to me or not, oh well). About the pcs. this is were buying no more than one (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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First, I would like to thank all of you for your replies. (...) I am glad you noticed the boat hull (there are also 2 red boats, 2 flat hull pieces, from helicopter to submarine glass pieces, and ropes from pirate ships) Sadly, the "creative" use of (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very cool! There's a lot here to see. at first glance, I'm noticing that you've used magnets to keep the cockpit hatch in place - what amazing scale to be able to do such a thing! Do we get to see some action poses when you come back from your (...) (23 years ago, 21-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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All I can say is WOW!! I'm kinda speechless..... Gary Borislav Marinov <GW0Custom@aol.com> wrote in message news:GDMIL7.8Hx@lugnet.com... (...) Gallet (...) have (...) The (...) built (...) older (...) really (...) hope (...) Gundam (...) around (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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These are teriffic! You really are a good builder! wow, that be great to have that 4 foot awesome gundam hang'n out in my office area! You have some ways that you used pcs. to create shapes all over that Gundam that I really like. I know alot of (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Borislav Marinov writes: I dig on that head! I LOVE the boat hull for the back of it. That is really creative. It took me a little bit to even figure out what you were using. I like the feet and the apron armor on the sides of (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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At 12:08AM Pacific Time Neo-Oz military officials have finally released additional images of Gundam ZERO. Major highlights: ZERO holding the Gallet Gun II, and the Gundam released from its support column. You can see the pictures at Neo-Oz's main (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Here's that link again for those that are too lazy to go back and find it ;^) (URL) Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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At 12:08AM Pacific Time Neo-Oz military officials have finally released additional images of Gundam ZERO. Major highlights: ZERO holding the Gallet Gun II, and the Gundam released from its support column. You can see the pictures at Neo-Oz's main (...) (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Ditto, I'm afraid. Also, like yourself, I've spent a fair bit on other toys lately (Got both Vf-19 and 21 in Japan... hmm, I just realized every 'Transformer' I ever bought (StarScream, VF-1, VF-19, VF-21) was bought in Japan. Purely by (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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So . . . I know a while back people were either building or thinking about building VF-1 valkyries. So anybody have anything to show or report. I haven't touched my VF-1 project or Lego for that matter in ages. So I have nothing really new to show. (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Uh . . . me too. But for me, my valkyrie habit is getting in the way of my Lego habit. I never thought I'd see the day when I would freeze my budget on Lego to divert to another toy. There is a phenominal amount of quality merchandise being (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm fortunate in that my interest is only in the new ones, and even at that only the LED-powers ones (for the Micromen themselves, anyway)... But, as a bit of trivia, that's why the name Isamu was floating around in my head and I credited (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh. (...) Yeah, they have that weird music thing. I haven't pursued it for the same reasons. The VF-2 SS is one of my favorite Valks, tho. I sure wish they'd make that one. (...) I think I remember some mumbling about that. We'll have to wait (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah, that must be what's confusing me. Too many companies in one franchise for my feeble little brain to keep straight... (...) Right. M-7 is the one with the goofy guitar-controlled Valk gimmick, right? I've never seen it... I'm kind of afraid (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Bandai just re-released their Macross 7 Valkyries, which feature the F-19. Macross Plus is chronologically earlier in the Macross timeline, and the YF-19 is of course the prototype of the F-19 used in the chronologically later Macross 7. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Huh. I thought Bandai was doing the Macross Plus Valks... I stand corrected. There's a FASTpack version of the VF-11 coming out? Did we even see one in Macross Plus? eric (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) D'oh! You're right, of course. Looks like I'll have to watch the series again as penance. Hanging my head in shame, eric (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, Well it has been a couple of months or more since i posted the anouncement of my new website. I have continued to add new models and the site was moved to a new server. Stop by and take a look. (URL) forget to sign my guest book (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Toynami currently has the Robotech toy license, and they are planning to make a number of vehicles from the series besides the Valkyries, so expect to see at least a couple destroids and Zentraedi mecha. :) I'm hoping for the Glaug officer's (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) taking a long time to load. Sorry about that- the problem is mainly due to the ads in Webjump's banner competing with my jpegs for loading time. I know it sucks, but be patient- I think you will see its worth the wait. Thanks, Todd Amacher (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Em yes its is...a good weekend for me to build mecha...due to school/homework comin before the homework during the week. But then again its also a good weekend for raveing too...;) -John (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) Isamu Dyson flew the YF-19. Guld Bowman (half-human, half-Zentraedi) flew the YF-21. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's a Yamato Valkyrie too. See up there at the top of the page, where it says "Yamato" ? ;^D I like the VF-11, but I'm waiting until this fall when they release the FASTpack version. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes: Lots'o'SNIPpage (...) Exosquad ....Robbie Benson did the voice of the main character I believe... fairly cool show with a life+death edge you don't see in most cartoons. I liked their suit (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's called a "Battle Pod." The name of the race is "Zentraedi" (or it was on the box), which may also help you in your search. I had a light blue, white, and black toy Battle Pod, which I bought around 1988 or so. I also got one of the (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Which raises another question I have always had. While people quite rightly are fascinated with the Valkyrie (I own one of the original white Transformer ones) where can I find or has anybody ever made toys (not models) of the Zentradi (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't think the Yamato ones have actually been released yet. The VF-11 is available from Hobby Link Japan at the link I sent. I'm pretty sure if you look around their site you'll find other Valks- they have the VF-17 and VF-19 (Stealth and (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Does anyone know price points and sources for these yet? (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes a good day for Mecha. Eric "Legomaster" Sophie 2001 (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) The Yamato Valkyries are nice- very nice. I'll definitely have to get a Skull Squadron one... But you should also be aware that Bandai has finally released the VF-11, making all three Valks from Macross Plus available as toys... (URL) think (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I love this kind of thing! (as I sing loudly like in the shower :o (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well alrighty, it was well worth the wait. Congrats! hoorraay! Nice site too, I was checkin it out, good work. WoW!! (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oh man. Those are incredible....! Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Mark. :) Joel J (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I would have to say the only "FASA" designs I liked were the rippped off Macross ones ie the LAM's and old versions of many mechs suchs as the shadow hawk and rifleman...but any way my site is on the way..evidendtly its going quite diffrent then it (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) WOW, WOW, WOW.... Looks like I'm gonna get sucked back into Macross toys. I better get on eBay and sell off some of my old Robotech toys. Forget about trying to collect the classic (way too expensive) 1/55s. These look like they'll fly circles (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOOT! (URL) look at the articulation and the detail and the landing gear doors and the attaching gunpods and... and... *gurgle* ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Ben. BTW, I'm looking forward to seeing Marsbase back online. Later, Todd (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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On Mon, 14 May 2001 15:48:15 -0600, Todd Amacher wrote (in message <GDCHwF.14p@lugnet.com>): (...) Congrats on year two. I have to say I really enjoyed watching the evolution of your building style. Your mecha are really great! Thanks for the nod, (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Later, Todd (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! I like them too! --Kyle (URL)Later, (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Right on John! I too use the term "mech" only when referring to those FASA-made excuses for mechanized robots. BTW John!!! When is your website going to be done! I am DYING to see clear pictures of that cool four-legged mecha that was on your (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Later, Todd (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yea the ch is for the true english spelling..it does come from our word for mechanical..basically romanji is the english generalization of japanese words each character/sound being written as english sounds. either way mecha will always stand (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow! That thing is HUGE! The gallet gun is cool too. I can't wait for more pics. :) -- dataAndrew (URL) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Neo-Oz?s first Gundam is finally complete! Now witness this fully armed and operational Gundam ZERO in all of its 4 feet of glory! (URL) I got carried away again. As usual feel free to make any suggestion and comments. (Note: I will upload more (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Nice use of those UFO quarter round panels. That thing must be huge! Please take photos of you joints when you post it. I'm ALWAYS looking for new ways to make Lego move. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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look'n good, we'll be waiting! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Lookin' good - Real good! can't wait to see the whole thing! Christopher (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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The final "teaser" before the real thing. Have fun! (URL) coming soon! Bobby (Neo-Oz) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I got bored today so I decided to mess around in photoshop. So I made some tech stats for the Fieldsmate: (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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This is a great shot! , Me likes this one best! (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Yeah!!!! (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I like it too :-P Feel free to steal the gun, but don't foget to make it better! :-P --Kyle (URL) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hello all! So I've been working on quite a bit since the LUGOLA meeting. I stumbled upon something that might be of interest to you mech builders out there. So, you know those 1x4 brick hinges - the kind that have been around forever? They have the (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) know, so it doesn't come as any surprise, I'm going to have to steal that gun idea :) I am a no talent gun making kind of guy... Christopher (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Being a nerd I have always fallen back on the acronyms. I have always used Mechanically Enhanced Combat Heavy Armor for MECHA. Although I have never seen this in any other source (anime etc..) it seems to work for me. Mike out (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It is spelled with a "ch" because it is derived from a non-japanese word (hence it being written in katakana). It is probably derived from mechanical, but I don't know that for sure. :) Jeff (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hehe, thanks! The pilot is strait from the Life on Mars Shuttle. I accually like this set. I thought it would be rather bad, but it's better than it looks... --Kyle (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 12-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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