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(...) Ah, I was just wonderin... since Eros was the son of Aphrodite. He was the god of erotic love (aww yeaahh). He was blind or often shown blindfolded (since love is blind), and he shot magic arrows at people that caused them to fall in love. The (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, actually, I named it after a small, near Earth asteroid, which in turn was named after one of the gods of love. I guess Phobos or Deimos would have been more appropriate - those names are reserved for more colorful, meaner looking mechs. (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here's a little mecha I made awhile back. Nothing special, but I like it. This one is named Kamayuki. :) (URL) its feet shouldn't be pointing just left and right, they should be diagonal. -- dataAndrew (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very poseable! Any particular reason you named it after one of the gods of love? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) RG embarks on a quest for thumbs. Through the woods and streams he searches, asking bots he meets a simple question "Have you got any thumbs to spare?" His frustration builds as he sits on the steps pondering his dilemma "What can I do without (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Slated for disasembly huh, I tell ya bobby you brought us a treat, a Lego creation unlike any. Now I finally see the Boat hull in the back of the head. Cool. What are you going to create next? The pix of Zero sitting are neat.... Good job! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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Interesting and a little humorous. Any particular reason it is sitting down? Nice to know it has working knees. Also, why are you disassembling the ZERO? (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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Chaos ZERO is here (its Medieval style ZERO)! Chaos ZERO is basically a take on Escaflowne mobile suits and Sand Rock Custom using ZERO and Halloween attire. (URL) of ZERO the Dragon Slayer. (URL) taking a walk around the room. I had absolutely no (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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Looks great!! the articulation is really sweet, I can't believe the way that thing stands on one foot like that. I can just see that mech as a speical ops mech with a machine gun and everything. Rainbow six sorta stuff! great job! Geordan (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I had planned on making a flight pack for it; but I think for now I'm ready to move on.... (...) Hey, thanks a lot for the compliments! One day we got to get together to have our mechs battle! Your rail guns vs. my, um, uhhhh..... (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I was debating about what to use for the mouthpiece; I was going to use the other traingle piece (the one that compliments the 2x1 w/ three faces), but I think this one worked out better. After all of my complaining about making heads, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) automata! (...) Thanks!! My favorite one so far is the forest mission one. Eventually, I plan to take all of my mech up to the Firetrail here in Berkeley fo a photo shoot! (...) Yeah, I can't wait!!! Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks!!! (...) The last two pictures were taken w/ an S.F. Breeze blowing! The mech is VERY stable in those poses! (...) Thanks again!!! Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It's finally done!!! Looks great Chris! I would take Eric's advice and add some sort of "mission pack" on the back. BTW you are the king of mecha articulation! (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The articulation...is...um... ...AMAZING! All I have to say is dang. How the heck did you get it to pose like that? Does it stand in those last 2 poses well, or does it fall if you touch the ground 2 feet away? Niiiiice work! (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Beautiful articulation! Excellent head too. I really like the face! Especially the mouth! One of the cleaner humanoid mechs I've seen. I can't get over the articulation though...wow! Now I've got to finish my mech. Waaaaa! Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, It's with great delight I present the "RG Mech". (URL) by people I've met on Lugnet as well as it's founders. Thank you so very much for helping to create a place for crazy Lego builders like myself. Just as much thanks and praise to (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.year.2001)
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Wow Chris! Sweet design! It's sporty look'n. I like the shoulders ,the head, the , oh well everything! The feet are way cool! Fine example of Lean automata! Cool pix too. Good Idea to add a back-pack, or Jump jets. Using the hinges like that in just (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello everybody! I recently finished (more or less) my recent mech. I call it EROS; it is my first attempt at a piloted mech. Well, here it is: (URL) I'll make a gun for it, as well as a backpack, and maybe other stuff; but right now, I'm anxious to (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoa, neato.... I gotta tell you. The Red Robot was inspired by the "Battlemaster" , (URL) one day while crusing around the web I encountered references to your site on Battletech related sites. It seems you have turned an eye to what Lego can do. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Indeed, I tried to go this year. I just can't. Thanks for asking because we really do want to go (us mech guys) Like Bryce said We have been asking each other about going next year. Infact we were thinking of doing somthing like what you suggested. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Diablock posted instructions on their website for a gestalt mecha you can build from their "DiaDroids" line: (URL) can also see pics of the "crystal" versions of the DiaDroids line (same sets, but with trans-colored bricks) at DiaBlocks main (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I can't make it this year. Several of us mech builders are planning on attending the 2002 Brickfest and doing something similar to what you propose in your post. We haven't hammered anything out yet other than we'd like to go next year. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I could do it if someone wants to buy me a plane ticket. ;^D Sorry I can't be there... just isn't in the budget to take two LEGO trips within two months of each other :^P ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hmm, now you've got me thinking. What if you used PhotoShop to put a Lego Gundam head on Britney Spear's body... "K" (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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...Are any mecha builders planning on making it to BrickFest 2001 and/or are you bringing your mecha? Apart from great looking BrickWars games, I would think a display table of mecha creations would be real cool! ...And while I know Christina will (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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The clans have returned! Starting with the 100 ton „Kodiak“, 4 new heavy and assault class mechs will appear at LEGO Mechcommander in june. I just thought I drop you all in here a note ;) LEGO Mechcommander: www.go.to/LegoMC (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ok. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Your Gundams are one of the most beautiful Lego weapons of destruction. Don't mess them up. Bobby (Neo-Oz) (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Experiments with simulated lighting. Sharp highlights from a full power BAR blast: (URL) sunlight glare (I've seen this look in NASA photos): (URL) is pretty much the limit of what I want to do with 8 year old PhotoShop software - a bit too labor (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Some of these questions are rhetorical. Some I don't know the answers to. Some you already know the answers to. Some I'm afraid to answer. Some I don't think you want the answers to, but I could be wrong. Some I don't think you think you (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Compliments from another mega mecha maker; I'm impressed. Thanks...and thanks. Travis Dickinson (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks. Looking forward to seeing your next creation. Travis Dickinson (...) (cut) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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If it makes you feel any worse, I hit upon that leg design while trying to adapt your A66's legs for the Bison :P This was easier to build than it was to CAD. I'm starting to see the makings of a space freighter in the torso now. Travis Dickinson (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool. Compliments from a mega mecha maker (tongue twister). I'm honored. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks. The droid heads are supposed to be a combo of feet and claws. Travis Dickinson Nathan McDowell wrote: (cut) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I guess you like it :) Thanks Yes, "sweetly" is a word, and it's used as an adverb, not an adjective. That concludes today's lesson ;) Don't worry, I understood what you were trying to say. Travis Dickinson (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool, I got 5.0 with my scanner and it's still not the latest version. I've been teaching myself to use it. Whoa 2.0! dust,moths and all! I'm really starting to get into the whole Graphic Art thing. I don't prefer the L-cad stuff, but adding effects (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm using version 2.01... It's pretty dusty, pulled down a menu and moths flew out of it. Amazed it still runs. Maybe a newer version can do the special effects I need with less labor. "K" (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like it!, I did'nt read this entire thread, but I use Photoshop 5.0 and I know there is a filter effect for "Lighting effect" I forgot exactly, but you can point the direction of the light and everything! Pretty cool stuff....plus there is (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Interesting, I like the Kraken too....very clever use of elements....I like it. Eric Soophie (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) using those on my next project. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's the kind of model that makes me smack my head and ask, "whwy didn't I think of that?" I like it. :-, And like everyone else has said so far, the use of the battle droid parts is brilliant. It looks like you got a lot of SNOT action (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay the Bison makes me want to learn how to download DAT files. That thing is Sweet Candy!!! Excellent mecha. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The picture is intended to be a blur experiment as much as a cannon firing. I'm working on another picture that is exclusively for cannon firing and backblast lighting effects. As for only seeing Gundam Wing... GW is kind of low budget since (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Using Photoshop (a very old version too): 1)draw a very light blue line about 10 pixels thick 2)use smudge (finger) tool set to "Lighten Only" and 75% pressure. 3)smudge outward from the line, like making little light streaks at about 45 (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) I was sort of imagining he was in low power rapid fire mode, trying to track a fast moving target (hence the blur), at least this is what I settled on when another attempt at a big blossoming beam looked cheesy because it didn't light up the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) legs/feet/claws for that guy too. It's amazing what uses people can come up with for parts like that that actually look good in home made model designs. I would have never thought to have used them the way you did, thanks for showing off your (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Droooooool, that is so frickin nice, holy cow, wow, drooo...oool sweet!!!...!!! I love it! the battle droids for feet! WOW! The amount of detail at that scale is unprecidented!! sweetly cool (sweetly?! is that a word?) the battle droid parts look (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I added the Bison to my site. It doesn't look like a bison, but I couldn't think of anything else. LMKWYT. There is a link to the Bison at the top of the home page. Since I cannot get rid of the pop-up ad windows on my site, I plan to relocate it in (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The results are incredible! --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Pretty cool... though I think a big burly gun needs big burly beams coming out of it. :^) Beef up the beams a bit and I think you'll have it. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I would like to apologize. I was reading Mladen's post about a "link it to my universe" and infringement on his stuff, and it occurred to me that I know another similar case: mine. On my website I have used Brian Cooper's calendar, page format, and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I personally like the dark tone to it. But that's just an opinion. The darkness around the gundam draws your attention to the BAR which is quite bright and seeing as that is probably the obvious focal point that Brian would want, it works pretty (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice indeed! But then again, such a comment would be rather useless, since you know that already. Here are some ideas for similar images: 1. In Gundam Wing (which is the only MS series I have ever seen) the mobile suits are fixed while firing. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks good. I like the image with the beam saber also. Travis Dickinson (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is so cool!! I was hoping youd do one of the BAR firing!!! the motion blur maes it even more cool!!! good job!! geordan (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very sorry!!!!!!!! I didn't mean to infringe on your own stuff that you had come up with. Very sorry indeed. Now that I see what happened it does seem quite stupid of me. So sorry. thanks for the info about the movie. Some of that stuff is pretty (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Appleseed is an anime MOVIE, so therefore the only way to watch it is by renting it. And the movie doesn't really explain a whole lot about the mobile platform. Like I said, I was inspired by it, doesn't mean that I exactly followed every "rule" or (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) more experimentation, simple directional blur on parts of the image conveys motion (left arm, top of gun, gun discharge). Still haven't figured out how to do realistic lighting effects without a real light source. "K" (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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SigmaTek has finished the construction of an Airlock Unit for the Medical Pod, as well as furniching the pod itself. the pod has space for six patients, all beds are equipped with life-function monitors, which can be observed from the doctor's (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sheesh I'm pretty slow, I've been replying to these posts since I got home from school and I just figured out that maybe I should watch this movie "appleseed" before I start rambling on about how my mecha works and it's name etc. Is it downloadable (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Everybit of inspiration came from mladen. the only animeish show I watch is Dragonball Z although gundam looks pretty enticing but I don't have the channel that it's on in my area. If you're planning on building one of these things 100% of the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh oops, I had no idea. Mobile assault platform seemed kind of legitimate for mine too but I geuss not.Ideas?????MKP?? Mobile killing platform hahahaha(not really) geordan (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ya must have missed some of my other stuff and posts from around x-mas Brain Damage (URL) Brick (URL) I lost my host a month or so ago, and Brickshelf is a temp place to have my films back on the web. I dont think I should be using as much (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks, Mladen (MAP Master). It's good to know that. Ya I am planning on completeing the Robot. It's gonna look like this one sort of: (URL) had to take a break for awhile, ie; RG Mech. But I will start again soon. It could take another two or three (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think the best thing we had was Water Rockets in the ball field fo Phyical Science class. Also it's kinda funny, the guy who invited me, his nic-name is "Legoman" He made a point of calling me the "Legomaster" ; my nic-name :) Thanks.... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ha, yes I need a light next to it when it's night time!!! Thanks.... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes Alex is a person I met thru a previous Art Show. Making Contacts is just one of the rewards when I show out. Thanks... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Indeed, most of the students in the class slapped a pair of wheels onto a RCX and that was that. Part of what I tried to enstill in them was: This is what's possible, so why not make it a reality, Same goes for other aspects of their own lives, Make (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you, most of the students could'nt belive that the Robot used no glue, they had a hard time understanding that the whole structure stayed together under it's own construction. Cross bracing beams is the key. Also they were'nt familair with the (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think I speak for everybody here on LUGNET when I say you make us (LEGO-maniacs) proud! Way to go Prof. Sophie! ;-) BTW Are you going to actually build the rest of that mecha? Seems huge! Give Honda's ASIMO a run for its money... hehe... (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry. : P (...) Well, I have a soft spot in my heart for them. For some reason I've like the War Planets/Shadow Raiders concept when Trendmasters first made the toys. I'm just sad it didn't go very far. Nobody else liked it I guess. : ( (...) (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) They were very fortunate to be able to witness the work of a master! Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) not (...) Actually my MAP is the only mecha which is known as the MAP, Geordan's mecha is not classified. (...) A (...) picture (...) Planet (...) As long as you give credit where credit is due. The inspiration for my mecha is from the huge (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You got it all wrong. An MAP is only one specific mecha, it is not a class. In the anime movie _Appleseed_ Shirow Masumane made a whole new class of mecha called mobile platforms. One MP can be seen near the end. My MAP and MSP are mobile platforms, (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) with it (it spooks me already :-) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks BrickFest 2001! The AFOL Community's Premier Fan Run Event! www.brickfest.org (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Geordan and Mladen, Your MAPs are cool. Are they based on something that I don't know about? I'm not familiar with too many mechs from show, RPGs etc. It sort of reminds me of the Ice Spider Tanks from War Planets/Shadow Raiders. A CGI cartoon (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks for the compliments!!!! Yeah, MAP's probably would have much more manueverability than a at-at and still have a fair amount of armour and firepower. geordan (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Congrats Eric. I noticed Alex is the same guy in your art show photos. I'm assuming this is where you met him? Anyway great job spreading the word. Maybe you've planted the seeds for a few more AFOLS. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Spreading the inspiration, good work. Must have blown their minds to see a lego bot of such complexity. "K" (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If you want a real beam of light, i know of thin neon tubes that might fit the bill. They sell them for radio controlled cars and are powered by a 9v battery. it should be the appropriate size for your gundam and cast a nice glow to the (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is really great! Nice pictures too. What were some FAQs? -Suz (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm going to try to do more action scenes than static hangar scenes for the continuation of my storyline. Yes, there will be a BAR firing :-) I just have to figure out how to do the lighting effects. As in the above image it detracts from the (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOOO...OOOW!!!...!!! WAOOO...OOO!!!...!!! Let me make that clear just in case someone did not understand: WOOO...OOOW!!!! The movie is OK, but the potential that the future movies have!!! Incredible!!! I have always wanted to do that with Legos!!! (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow! The Gundam looks perfectly on that black background, and there is just enough light on it to get the impression it is in space. The beam saber is excellent! Taking a picture at an angle was an excellent idea to get the feeling of motion. (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice! It "feels" like a Star Wars AT-AT but this is a much more efficient design. Great work. Bobby (Neo-Oz) (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dude, that ROCKS! I dig that mecha with the gatling blaster. W00T! (Xpost to .build.mecha because of cool mecha action) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *DROOL* ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes today was another good day for Mecha. Today I brought my big Mech-bot to New York City's Chelsea Vocational/Charter High School. Classes that participated in using Lego Mindstorms in the clasroom got to see what Lego can do and ask questions (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.edu)
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(...) "perhaps there was an age where people dreamed of the possibilities in the outer space..." (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) release from SigmaTek---...--- -Not bothering to wait for military acceptance of the "A" model, SigmaTek R&D has produced this prototype of the next SP-44, the "MH" model, "MH" standing for "Mobile Hospital". this model is also the first to (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well I'll be a monkey's uncle.(A monkeys uncle indeed herb, a monkeys uncle indeed) hehe any you fellow canadians seen that new eposts commercial from canada post? (...) thanks (...) thanks a lot for the compliments! an inside joke indeed! (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yeah, the "thorax" is where all the legs are connected. The turret is also connected to this place. Anyways, I probably shouldn't use terms like "thorax", but I don't know any other good name for that area. ;-) Maybe turret base, or leg connection (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks a heap the compliments!!!...!!! (...) well there are a lot of details that are kind of small that are directly from you're B-05. i was originally going to use a barrell tank style gun but it didn't look half as cool. (...) pretty much my (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Geordan, Great job! I actually thought Mladen had slipped another one in on us. And very cool giving Mladen credit for your inspiration. <little snip here> (...) Clean design on the leg suspension. I like that. <little snip there> <here a snip> (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That new photo just plain ol' rocks! (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Holy cow! Now all you need is a shot of 03 shooting at 01 and 02 with the BAR!!! (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No need to apologize. 80% my design? No way! More like 20%, most of the stuff seems pretty original (except for the rail gun). (...) Gee golly wiz Geordan! You're too kind with your comments. ;-) (...) Leg suspension, smart. I never did this (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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