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(...) They're just stickers. I measured for correct dimension then drew them in Adobe Illustrator. If I continue making a lot of Macross models I will probably get stickers professionally produced with die-cuts and all. I have uniforms for most of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) And (...) look (...) Hey, another Canadian. Where abouts are you in Ontario? Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Whoops. Forgot. No, I don't live near Los Angeles. I'm in Ontario, Canada. stuart (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sun, how did you do the Rick Hunter minifig (clothing and helmet)? (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, it'd be like two big sets of jaws in the feet! Here, look at the head to see what I mean: (URL) you don't mind Mladen, (...) Yeah I worded that wrong, -Geordan - (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ha! I think he's probably more of a "stomper" than a "kicker", though... stuart (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's certainly an idea worth much exploration. It would be great to see something similar in grey and brown instead of white and red-- too clean for medieval time, I'm thinking... And no, this is my first "showing". Thanks for looking. stuart (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) lol! daggers and eyes, huh? (...) No there's no cockpit in the head, but there is one in the chest cavity. I'll put up pictures when I have a better camera. stuart (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you very much. Sorry about you not getting past the thumbs-- do you use pop-up window disabling software? The page is designed to show the full views in new windows. However, I did a few quickie pov-ray views of the hips, and also posted (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sounds good, I cant wait :-P (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Man that's just cool! wow what a great looking mech, aswesome feet design. Site looks great too, I can see it's comming along pretty well. Now back to the Mech! Very nice. The colors are good too, I'm getting inspired by all this recent work. I'm (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yikes! the feet are incredible! They look like they have a mind of their own. If you just put eye's on the sides and some aquazone daggers and knives inside, those would be some scary lookin' feet. The head looks neat too, does it have a cockpit (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) place!!! I'll be sure to post some pictures of the internal structure once they are "finished". Don't expect too much though, it's just some detailing underneath the outer armor that's all. The cool thing is this basic "skeleton is almost (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awesome mecha Stuart! I especially like the way you built the legs. I think substantial legs give mecha a strong presence when you look at them. Have you shown your other mechs before? Well, it's my first time seeing them and I have to say (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! Very nice! I dig the wings and the feet. I can't get anything but the thumbnails. I'd love to see how you did the hips, ankles, and shoulders. And yes I ALWAYS say that. I've just got a thing for new joint ideas. Yours look promising. You (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! Wow! Finished or not, these things rock! Any chance to get pics of the 'internal structure' or without the armor? (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) :^) Good poseablility! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, thanks very much! This is indeed high praise! (...) Well... not really ;-) but I suppose one takes one's inspiration from somewhere... I think I may have just seen Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade prior to creation... (...) Will do. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) VERY IMPRESSIVE! Man, that thing really looks good! I often thought about how difficult it might be to build such a thing; you really pulled it off well! I've recently bought the Robotech DVD's, and watching them has made me hope that I would (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! Stuart, you're mecha are amazing! Very anime-inspired. I love the Hekuba, and all your other mecha. One question: Is the "Crusader" ready to fight a holy war in the East? I'm just kidding, the cross on its shield and the name made me think (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You da man, Sun! I would love to see more views of that awesome Valkyrie! Mark W. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello all, I humbly invite anyone interested in seeing my most recent model. The site is far from finished, but this page is more or less complete (are they ever?). Please visit: (URL) welcome any comments. Thanks for your time. stuart (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd only like to see more photos in mid-transition! stuart (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow wow wow! VERY nice. I hope if you are going to make it to the NELUG meeting next week that the valk will be there, too... :D eric (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Woah, that is really well done! I can't believe that you made it transform so well! Great work! -Geordan- snippage (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sun, this look fantastic! I love the yellow highlighting, for some reason I find the color scheme the most captivating aspect of the entire thing ... it just looks amazing. Are you going to be bringing this to the NELUG meeting next week? I'd (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I'll be bringing it if I make it to the meeting. I'll probably bring my other stuff too. I know LUGOLA is pretty much the place to be for mecha. Not to mecha stuff is being built in NELUG or the East coast for that matter. sun (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the compliments every one! :) (...) As far as tips go I simply recommend a lot of tinkering and experimentation on the way parts are used. Nothing beats that. This past month I've had nice long expanses of time on the weekends to tinker. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I agree, the tabs do add a presence to the head by framing it. I would have liked to modelled the tabs in but at the size I built this thing there were serious real estate issues on the model. Internally every stud needed to be used to make (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Awesome work! Just beautiful! The Valkyrie is the Holy Grail of mecha. Any chance you can bring it to the lugola meeting? Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Man oh man! BEAUTIFUL. Jasson Julich are you seeing this? I also love your mecha factory stuff. It made my day when I saw your pics on Brickshelf. Give us some tips please! DAT files would be awesome. Please don't stop now, give us some more. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yowwww! that looks great! You totally kick butt!!! This is awesome. I like it very much. Excellent work. I always knew this Transforming was like a Holy Grail for me, I'm glad you suceeded! Congrats! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Awww man these are great. You make some great Mechs! I like them alot. They look like there ready to jump roll, kick and fly thru the air! Very good job, Eric (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You like making me feel bad don't you? Ehhh... It transformes, it looks good, what else? Can it cook steak on it's head? Well keep 'em coming. I want... no need to see more pics and possibly a follow-up? Hmmm.... Maybe red or something. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Bad form but it is the Tail not the wing that forms the tab, sorry my bad. DaveG (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) [snip] (...) Perfect, but I miss the shoulder tabs/wing parts gives a collar or frame to the head. You have every thing else 100% see (URL) work! DaveG (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<drool> <picks up jaw> That's beautiful! You've captured the look of the Valkyrie perfectly, and you made it transform! WOW! That is quite a feat! (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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After finally seeing both the Yamato and Toynami attempts at making a valkyrie toy I couldn't resist but give my Lego version another try. Well I spent the better part of saturday in creating what I believe to be my best valk yet. But I have made (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Hello all, Just wanted to point you to some mecha that I built recently. There are three models in all. My goal was to integrate as much posablilty as possible; posability that holds weight and is easy to articulate. You'll see what I mean when you (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Did you read my post that I sent the other day, Mark? The game that I was referring to was a game that is known as Darius Twin, at least that was the only Darius game that was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment system. The vehicle (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Mark what's up? I haven't checked Lugnet in days. I see you finally posted pictures of the Helldog II. Very nice pics. They do the model justice. It's still one of my favorites of yours. The Anubis is a cool idea. I like the headdress thing. The (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sounds fine to me-- it certainly doesn't take away from how good it looks. Once again, great job! stuart (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) I didn't like it as much as the first one, but the Anubis Warriors were kinda cool. (...) Thanks! (...) I think you're quite capable of building a Helldog, Mr. Legomaster. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Mark these are nice, I have always liked the Helldog, very very cool! Anubis is interesting, the head is wild looking, I like how you used those pcs. like "ears" on the top of the head. Dang you just remined me that I hav'nt seen M2 yet! Good (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How is it not true? Chris and Brian have come up with some ingenious ways for strengthening their joints, but I don't see how that disproves my assertion. They have created ways to conbat the instability is all. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) also like your spider mecha, your Space Police hovercycle, and The Neverwhere. I have a few suggestions for you, though, Mark. I think that the base for the Arachnoid Star Base would be an excellent idea for attaching eight REAL mecha legs and (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Not necessarily true. Check out: Brian Cooper's Mecha: (URL) Snead's Mecha: (URL) mecha offer tons of articulation and look cool to boot. ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. :^) (...) He doesn't need to swing his legs back and forth since: a) He won't be walking and b) I don't plan to make him sit down. My Hardygun mecha utilizes the same construction, which is enough to move the legs around a bit for (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Beautiful! Really inspired work! Excellent colour and sense, and creative head designs. Simply great! The Helldog ][ appears to have two ball joints at each knee-- is this right? This would restrict movement to two dimensions, if I'm thinking (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. I modeled the head after the Zaku mecha from Gundam. (...) Thanks. I learned that technique from Colin Gutierrez. I never would have thought to use thin walls in that way. Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones. (...) Erm, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ANd the Anubis looks cool too. I especially like the use of the Bionicle claws. Keep 'em coming. (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really like them! The modified helldog looks really good! I like the head, it reminds me of a particular Gundam ummmm, can't remember what it's called, anyway good job. The jets on the back are nice, I like how you use the skis around the outside. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Swizeeeet, M-Dogg! Word. D-Man (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Good suggestion, Done. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Helldog ][ page to the Helldog when you refer to it. Jude (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone, Please see the new mecha on my website: Anubis, modeled after the Anubis Warriors from The Mummy Returns. and Helldog ][, an upgrade to the popular Helldog mecha. (URL) Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego(R) Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Hi Everyone! Today at about 9:00pm I get a call from Sean Forbes, telling me they have the new Robots in Disguise series at Wal Mart, along with the Bionicle CD and silver mask. So I hop in the car, drive down to Wal Mart, and snag the last Optimus (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Ah, Thanks Bram! Gary Bram Lambrecht <bram@cwru.edu> wrote in message news:MABBIBJJFOJIOHD...wru.edu... (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, this is my second post my last one was a while ago. I'm going to try to post some more these up coming weeks as well, Im working on a Optimal Optimus, A cheetor and a tankorr one, as well as a few regular Robots and an hard suit too. But my (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) black hinges. --Bram 1) (URL) Adrian is on the right, Henry Lim is on the left. Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whos is this? (URL) realy like it, its so simple, yet so complex! Gary I wish I had more of those hinges Troy Cefaratti <mnementh@dsl.telocity.com> wrote in message news:GGq14L.C3I@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've uploaded some more pictures from Brickfest. Space: (URL) to come soon.... Troy (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think that a mecha influenced by both types of anime mecha are the best mecha. Jesse Long (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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What does this have to do with building mecha? Why would you post this message here, if you've already posted it to lugnet.cad. BTW it really should be posted to: lugnet.cad.dat.parts. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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Does anyone have DAT files for Rock Raiders helmets? Thanks. (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd disagree simply because most kinds of mecha I want to build are not inspired by space anime (Macross, Gundam), but rather near future or fantasy anime (Patlabor, Gasaraki, Escaflowne, Xenogears). :) Jeff (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) That's funny, I check mecha almost every day, but rarely go to Space anymore. (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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Ooh! Good idea! -- Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: DaGlassAWasta (URL) F. Guenther" <pguenthe@zdnetonebox.com> wrote in message news:GGn6Ds.868@lugnet.com... (...) .build.contests (...) that (...) want (...) it (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ya but dude, We'd get more Props!....Just kidding I know that's not what matters. lol/. (...) Oh man , no doubt about it, your Smart. This is true. (...) to turn more to the Dark Side. Eric (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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Hmm... ok I see your point. It was an idea, not a proposal :-) Mecah's a peaceful group I guess it'll stay more that way. -- Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: DaGlassAWasta (URL) <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:GGMnHC.567@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) Oooh, good idea! Very good idea! I like, very much. Cheers, - jsproat (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Best suggestion? Why not have an @ link on the Space page like there already is for Star Wars? Keep mecha in its current place but also give it visibility in space. Peter (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) Check the charter for .space: <QUOTE> lugnet.space– LEGO SYSTEM Space™: products (information, opinions, reviews, etc.); building (settings, contexts, characters, projects, models, layouts, plans, tools, tips, etc.); inspiration (ideas, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) I agree completely with everything Jeremy said. Peter, wouldn't there be a lot more traffic on LUGNET if a *big* banner was posted on www.yahoo.com? Yes, but that isn't going to happen anytime soon. IMHO if you really want to learn more about (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) First, that's not true. Little of the discussion on .space is about the official space theme, although you're right that mecha tends to focus on building techniques than .space Second, consider this: How many LUGNET users would be extremely (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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well, after trying to explain to some folks i finally decide to photograph this, my gift to the lego building community ;-) (URL) a full tunnel made from panels and plates with no hinges take a look comments? -paul (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) At least my momma don't dress me up in yo' momma's combat boots. And you're so ugly, yo mamma had to tie a pork chop to yo neck just to get the dawg to play with ya. Cheers, - jsproat (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) You're ugly, and yo' mamma dresses you funny. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'll chime in with Jeremy on this one. I'm happy with it where it's at. What's really important is that we talk at all anyway, so its not a big deal WHERE in the hierarchy the group is. If you feel that your mech has an overally space-y (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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(...) I would dislike this for several reasons: 1. The current schema is more appropriate... .space is for the "official" space theme, and .build.mecha tends to focus more on MOC building techniques (joint design, etc.) 2. Far more flamewars erupt (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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yes yes yes yes yes yes yes can anyone get lugnet admin to switch it over or has this been hashed out already and beaten down? -paul (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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yes!! yes yes yes!!! i thought that the first time i found out it was under build (!?!?) -David (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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yo homeys, i need some help cuz i know nuthin' about anime... Sandlin's bricriu is anime influenced, also Kuester's recent ship (ves?), and the many mecha out there... i've heard about Cowboy sumthin... and I've seen a few films, and I'm NOT really (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was thinking about it, and realized... would mecha fit better under space than just build? About 99% of mechs are under a futuristic theme/idea/concept, and it would seem a little bit more... in subject than under generic "build." It's an idea. If (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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| | Four New Mechs and four ships @ Lego Base
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After "re-constructing" Lego Base, I've pumped out new pics of a bunch of mechs. The ships were already @ Lego Base although you may want to see them again.Check them out here: (URL) Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: DaGlassAWasta (URL) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | ZZ-56 spy ship reprise!
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(URL) we go, a new little ship that appeared last August as a civilian ship, but our soucres say that the basic design has been transformed into a high flying surveillance/spy craft. It is very light and so small that it can rocket at extremely high (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | A Confession and an Apology
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This message was supposed to be posted last week but I had to leave for camp before I recieved my confirmation e-mail, so here I go... Ever since I first started posting to LUGNET last August, I have been using the false name of Geordan Ballantree. (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: LEGO hose question
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Try (URL) made by John VanZwieten. BTW you shouldn't post this to lugnet.build.mecha, you should have posted it to lugnet.cad. I'm still sending this to lugnet.build.mecha, but just so you can find it. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad)
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A question for all of you who use flexible hoses in your DAT files (the kind which have separate pieces for the ends and segments for the middle) - what's the best way to model these? I don't think I want to sit there and position 25 little knobby (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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At first I didn't get. Then I went to my Lego Nirvana and all was revealed! ;-) Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Building my first Mecha with an RCX - advice please?
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Edward, (...) You may find this site of interest: (URL) site's dedicated to RCX-driven bi-peds of all shapes and sizes. Some are rather humanoid, which is what I suspect you want, but some are more tank-like, which, to my mind, anyway, still qualify (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Heh heh..... (URL) for now. Eric (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sounds good, I look foward to seeing what you come up with, I hope others will be inspired by your efforts. I also hope that you will share progress pix either privately or elsewhere. There is so much you can do with what you have, this will be fun. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm going to be working with what I have: 2 x RIS 1.5 1 x Mars Expansion Kit (has the Yellow worm gear boxes x 2) 1 x Ultimate Accessory kit extra touch sensors, light sensors, rotation sensors, and motors and other misc parts from several (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Awwww Yeah!!! A good day for Mecha!!! What size worm gear boxes will you use? Eric (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hard long thought... ... my creative side says "The Head" but my technical side says "The Legs" - you gotta walk before you can run (and hunt and kill and destroy). As I am now on 2 weeks leave I'll have some time to get started. Watch this (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awesome, you have got your work cut out for you. What part do you feel like making first? Eric (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Your input is requested...
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(...) Meriweather Group The brown/tan one Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks - let's wait and see how I go. (...) I guess that primarily two of the motors would handle the legs or wheels for direction. Next I'd have at least one motor to raise or lower arms. Of course I hadn't forgotten the head - so I'd use a (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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