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Hi Everyone, Please see the UD-5M Mecha Transport and the LM-5 Aerial Assault Mecha at my website. (URL) Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) those are pretty cool. I especially like the tank and big red. The way that big red opens up to reval the pilot is really amazing. I wouldn't have guessed that it wouild open so much. I don't think that the added height to accomidate the pilot (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Dinosaur sets are out
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(...) Agreed, Fredrick! You are on the same track as the mech builders of Los Angeles. We're working on ways to incorporate dino parts into our mecha. I'm working on the big fin piece and Bryce McGlone has mentioned interest in using the heads once (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've been searching through Brickshelf for a long time, and have building my own mecha for some time based on things I find there, and put together a site recently after all this time: (URL) things are coming as I find them, as many pics and (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: 08th MS Team inspired...
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(...) Certainly! But It will be a while. Snow on the ground? Maybe. "K" (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I guess I need to be more prolific if I'm going to be in the mecha hall of fame ;-) Compared to the others I have so few constructions, big though they may be. Wish I had more free time to build and keep in touch with this forum. "K" (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Brickfest 2002, perhaps... Almost seems like a prime directive violation to share technology, unless of course you are already warp capable... or have the spamcake drive, then it's ok. "K" (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Your droid just wandered onto the test firing range. An unfortunate accident. Cyberiad Systems has nothing to hide. Next time just register at the front desk for a guided tour of the facility. (...) Reminds me of the title of a scifi story, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oooo...oooOoooOoooooh! Another example of Giant Mecha Goodness (TM) :^D All I have to say is that I CANNOT wait for this baby to be done. And I will make a demand for ya too: take a pic or two(or 50) of 'the whole family' of giant mecha's or else! (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
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Thanks everyone. I'm responding to Geordan's post because I've never spoken to him, but thank you all for the comments (except Dave who is a punk for trying to scoop me ;-) ). I'm hoping to finish by the Sept 8th Lugola meeting. Then I'll post pics (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I too would like to spend some time talking with you Brian. I look forward to seeing another great creation. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I sincerely wish I could spend a few days with you and study from the Big-@$$-Gundam-Master. I bask in your glory. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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~~`The following is a decoded transmisson from our Feild Ops stationed just beyond the perimeter of K's fortress, hidden carefully from the ever watchful eyes of Zero One.`~~ ~~`Arising from the ashes this newest creation takes it's shape. Knowing (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looks cool! Can't wait to see the rest... (...) Words of wisdom...That's a good thing to remember. I guess that's why you and Bryce and Eric come out with such well detailed, massive creations that make everyone else say "Dang! I wish I could (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mmmmm...big mecha...nice! Must....stop....salivating.... -Dave Johann (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey that's cool, I'd love to see an entire body for it, great work as usual. -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | 08th MS Team inspired...
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(URL) was messing around and built a head that had such a strong Gundam presence that it demanded a body. The chest uses a new construction frame technique with angled girders and a top access 08 style cockpit. I have no idea when I'll actually (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As honored as I am to be grouped up there with the rest of you, I would have liked to have been asked as well. It seems some people were asked and some people weren't which is strange. sun (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Mechas" is the incorrect plural form of mecha. Mecha is like the word "fish", it can be used both as a singular and as plural noun. Of course, if you're talking about non-Japanese-anime-inspired robots you can use the word mechs... ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I think you are right. It looks like a dot matrix printout blown up to what? 96 point? I've been searching my font archive and haven't found a match yet, but with as many fonts as I have, it will take a while to complete the search. I'll let (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, so nobody knows who the creator of the mecha HoF is... Does anyone know what font was used to create the names above the mechas? The font that looks like dot-matrix? Thanks, James Wilson (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jake, are you the guy in that Animefringe interview with the Robotech models? (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well well, I made it too!!! Ha I'm honored! This is a great idea and the HoF looks great! I could'nt help but post to this thread too. I can't take the suspense! Reading thru the other posts, I must say I did receive an e-mail asking permission to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You weren't! I was just joking! I was actually pretty happy to see all of your new pics of your carrier etc. No hard feelings whatsoever! C'ya -Geordan- (...) snip- (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I was updating my site. I don't see how I was doing anything wrong... Anyways... This Mecha Hall of Fame looks excellent! I'm wondering if any new people will be included. To whoever made this... Great job! ;-) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah I was pretty peeved at Mladen for posting ALL of his models on Brickshelf just after I put up my Kannon, LOL! Ya know, you can actualy put in shamless plug's, I try, but being a novice and all, I can't quite stir up da' crowd as of yet, (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Personally, I was amused that I was asked to join such a club. I didn't realize that others enjoyed my models that much. All I know about the Lego Mecha Nall of Fame is what the email I received said in it. It is run by 'The Founders' and (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! I didn't realize it was you who made those Macross lego models. I remember seeing an article about those a while ago. Any chance we'll get to see more of those mecha in the near future? Or are they all long since gone? Christopher (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | The Monthly Lego Challenge Proposal -- plz respond
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OK, mark and i were talking about how much our building has improved thx to seeing other people's ideas, and i had an idea, and so i talked this over w/ the Grand Admiral, and he saiz it werks for SEALUG.... The Monthly Lego Challenge (or (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, pretty cool! I don't think I've seen all of these mechs before. Man, I wish this was around when I first started building mecha; it would have saved me a bunch of time! Christopher (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yeah it a cool deal. However all those folders knocked my Cankerworm off the recent page rather quickly :-( <note the shameless plug!> Funny thing is that I made a Powerpoint slide show about 4 months ago but it was too big to load onto Brickshelf (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I had to laugh about mine...or what I assume to be mine. "Jack McKeen" is the title...so I'm not sure if that was really supposed to be "Jake McKee" or not! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I saw this too. I'm flattered and all, but I would have liked to have been asked permission, or at least somehow notified. Oh well, why am I complaining, this is the first HOF I've ever been in. :-) BTW, to whoever is responsible for the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, that is pretty cool. Same Q here. (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thats pretty spiffy. I like the dishes on the back :P. This is how Robo Force should have been.... (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Geordan Hankinson" <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:GI0sLH.1pp@lugnet.com... (...) <big snip> (...) This is the sort of thing that reminds me of a quote from the first Mummy movie, "better be at the devils side than in his path". -- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) is a pretty neat idea, whose responsible for this awesome gallery? Very cool IMO, C'ya, -Geordan- (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey cool idea! I might try that, although those joints may be a little too large for the scale I work at, I'll try to give it a shot though, The pins I was talking about though were these, (URL) seem to be billions of uses for this piece, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Me too, I think those are pretty neat, and original, (...) Second or third, I really don't know for sure, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) me them reverse-articulated legs. I also like the armor plates down the upper back...very cool. So, this is only Timms third mecha? He's a natural, then. Matt (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New mech from Tim ---...---!
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Hey there Mechy friends! I met my friend Tim at camp a while back, and not only do I find out he loves Lego, he builds mechs! WOOOHOOOO! Right now, his name stands as Tim --------, due to security reasons, his last name is held confidential, that is (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
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Hey Geordan, speaking of those 3-axles with stud, look at these: (URL) these a shot, this works for a couple of different applications. Later, Eric (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave! (...) I'm looking forward to seeing it! (...) snip, (...) And for me it's always the arms, except on my mech in progress, the arms are the best part, oh well. (...) Thanks for the links, snip (...) Thanks Dave! There just seem to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
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That is scary, very scary. I'm really looking forward to seeing the completed um, mech? worm? I dunno, great and very scary work as always Bryce! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ummpf....Afraid. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: July and August Surprise
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(...) I doubt there are any pics left these days. It was a scorpion mecha that used the enormous articulation or click hinges for it's tail. My problem was the sheer weight of the thing. It was tough to support on it's own. The center of gravity (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually.... that day may not be too far off... (...) the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I would have, but I didn't think the mecha people would have been all that interested in what I did. (...) =o) (...) Yes, but it gets so old seeing 3 huge lego dragons all huddled together waiting to wreak havoc on a single lego mini-fig (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks much! I browsed your site, but I didn't see the mech that you speak of. Did I miss it? I'd love to see it if you have pics. --Anthony (...) july (...) enjoyment. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
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(...) does not help gingivitis, nor does brushing with steel wool and rinsing with battery acid... Cool. "K" (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Eeeeewww! That is UUUUGGGLY! It gives me shivers just looking at it. I hope it'll last (to quote WIlly Wonka). That is really great, Bryce. Wow! stuart (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Chris (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -Dave Johann LUGNET Member #524 Founding Member: LUGOLA HardCore's Haven (URL) Bionicle: Lego Mecha Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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All hail Bryce... The creator of demonic mecha! ;-) You rule Bryce, can't wait to see this monster finished! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Stealing Bryce's Thunder
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AAA!!! Every time I see one of Bryce's mecha, I feel terribly frightened and scared... ;-) (...) that (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ambush Report: Confidential
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(...) -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Stealing Bryce's Thunder
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Every once in a while, I like to mess with my buddy Bryce McGlone. Today is that day. Here's one of the first pictures of his newest creation, the Cankerworm. Trust me, the picture doesn't do it justice....at all. (URL) Johann LUGNET Member #524 (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Ambush Report: Confidential
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Sir I have the report. And?... Not good sir. All infantry, mecha, ships and the base itself are a loss. Any survivors? None sir. Any idea who did this? Only one screen shot from one of our fighter ships. Details? None sir. We have no idea what it (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
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Time for me to weigh in on your fantastic new mecha, Geordan. (...) Looks like you put the time to good use. Some of the best mecha I've seen take a LOT of time to complete from start to finish and the tend to change quite a bit in the interim. I'm (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No worries Stuart! In some weird way, it was meant as (...) Thanks! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sort of too late... True, LOM isn't really a mecha theme, but Roboraiders was. Also true these aren't licensed themes. (...) If we take that reasoning to extreme, then we should hate LEGO for making any sets which build models at all. I've got (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.general)
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Geordan, (...) I honestly hope I didn't offend or nsult you by this careless statement-- my only defence is that it appeared to me that you were hoping for advice on how to improve something that was already excellent. In some weird way, it was (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: As promised - Mecha using RCX with MacNQC - Draft 1.
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I think you're off to a good start! You mention some problems that I think can be overcome, others I'm not sure about... but I'll offer my two cents anyway... (...) a) what's your gear reduction ratio? I see a worm gear in there, which is about the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: As promised - Mecha using RCX with MacNQC - Draft 1.
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(...) I like the design, but as with most RCX-based walkers, it looks, well, 'clunky'. I realize this can't be helped considering the nature of what it is you are working with. I, too, have been working on a walker of this nature and have met with (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
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(...) Well, I doubt all 30-odd of us will show up, but certainly myself and whoever else wishes to tag along. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Timid Newbie Stikes!!
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(...) ... neither can I. By the time I built the Gyrus and the as-yet-unnamed Orbital Fighter (no pics of that, yet, but it's got Mark Sandlin's Sprite's nose design (honestly! That's all I copied... it was just too cool to let it rest!)), I was (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | As promised - Mecha using RCX with MacNQC - Draft 1.
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Hi, well some weeks ago I promised that I'd begin a project of developing a Mech incorporating the RCX unit, some motors and sensors. Here is my very first attempt at a minifig scale Mech: (URL) RCX is programmed using MacNQC and at this stage only (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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| | Re: Andrew Todd Amacher
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(...) Thanks Eric. I don't use the most orthodox of building techniques, so it's nice to know someone appreciates them. BTW, congratulations on your feature article at lego/build.com- you deserve the recognition. Later, Todd Amacher SILICON PSYCHE (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
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(...) No reason, I'm just not 100% sure what to bring yet, I geuss it depends what I have built then too, I wanna keep this guy for awhile though. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and the rest of SEALUG! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, why wouldn't you? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Mark! Should I bring this to the meeting on the 14th? -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: A Great Day for Minimecha
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(...) better idea than the Rock Raiders helmet, I think...It's nice and enclosed, and already has a good shape for the face) I don't think I'll ever catch up to you and Jeremy, Chris...in quantity OR quality... Matt (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> Well done, Geordan! Nice balance of colors and tech-y look. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude I'm thinking your liliputian Mechs will have a surprise when you wake up! Ever see Guliver's travels? Well all silly thoughts aside, making Micro scale Mechs isn't easy, you have got some really cool ones in there. Good job! Oh and I really (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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====Hey Fun Fun Fun....I can see you have lot's of Ideas and your putting them into form. That's great! ====More Below (...) =====Ha Ha . LoL!!! You get me every time Mat!!!! hee hee (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! but I'm not anxious about anything really, (...) Thanks again! The legs are indeed very fine-- expertly detailed and well (...) Well in the arms I was, I wanted them to be able to be turned outwards, but I couldn't come up with a (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Geordan, Gee, man, I dunno what you're so anxious about-- it looks swell to me! Seriously, as Eric pointed out, this is one serious mech. You've obviously taken great care in colour composition and overall balance of form-- this is really an (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Eric! (...) Thanks! (...) Well I must say, the BAM that came for me was a little muffled. Maybe a "bam", without exclamation. LOL! (...) definitely, Your comming along nicely (...) Oh not at all! (...) Really?! Cool! (...) Thanks! but this (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Congrats on a great Mech! Good solid looking all around Mecha. The feet are awesome AND original! This really is a step up for you! I knew you could do it! Just keep at it and BAM! it all comes together. For me Building is a series of compromises. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
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snip (...) Replying to my own post, (bad bad bad) but I also stole a few design ideas from a little unfinished gundam model I have, I dunno what it's called cuz it's all in japanese, but I got quite a few ideas from there. I also wanna thank Eric (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | New mech, PMC Kannon, hopefully a good day for mecha,
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Well it's about time I got this up, It's the PMC Kannon version 21, seriously! this thing has been completely modified 21 times over! I'm very happy with the way this guy turned out though, it's safe to say that this is my best mech ever, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)
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Awesome! I was debating whether or not the collector sets were worth it. I guess I'll probably get them. Thank you! -Evil Wayne (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great job! The variety of form astounds me-- you haven't just got one bag of tricks (which is how I feel every time I attempt something new-- they always look similar)-- there's an array of design and colour ideas being explored. Well done! I love (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sure! here's two pics that show off their use: (URL) pair of orange and grey legs in the very back make use of them as hip joints. Hopefully that model will be finished soon. Also, the scorpion mecha in front uses them for every leg. I should (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Very nice Chris. I was checking them out earlier. Keep em coming! Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave. t-bot arms are cool- I still use them some (they're great for chicken walker types), but have you tried using the ball joints found in some of the bionicle sets yet? Later, Todd (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Yikes! there's too many sweet little things to comment on, anyway, the hard suit is awesome, that really stood out IMO as cool, and the group photos rule! You should snap a pic of them all have a big o' fight! A rumble of the minimechs. Hehe, that'd (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Fantastic! I love looking at mecha I haven't seen before and origami mecha is no different. Melding square plastic pieces into human-like form just isn't easy to do. Great Job! -Dave Johann LUGNET Member #524 Founding Member: LUGOLA HardCore's Haven (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool stuff Chris! I especially like the Hunter and the group photos. ~Mladen (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, I took some pics (ok, a lot of pics) of my new and/or updated origami mecha. Quite a bit of new stuff to see. Check em all out at (URL) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hehe, I was really mad when I first wrote it. To be honest though, when I think of mechs the first thing I think about is Colossus because the first time I saw it my jaw dropped :-). It's sort of burnt in to memory "Excellent mech=Colossus" -- (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yep, just got the second box yesterday. :) (...) The DVD release is the complete uncut broadcast series. :) Everything is there, including the original eyecatches, which I don't think have been broadcast since the original run. Also, the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, I don't build with mech at all, but I thought I'd toss my two cents in about my town/space/castle structures. Thinking back upon my oldest MOC...I'd say it strectched back ten years or so. Over the past five years or so, I've increased the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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My apologies if this non-Lego topic doesn't really belong here, but I figured it was a good start. Does anyone own any of the Robotech DVD's? I was wondering if missing scenes were restored. I have some of the tapes from the late 80's and I know (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, you guys gave me some great tips and examples. Although this is only a reply to Dave, (I don't want to dump too many messages) I want to thank you all for taking the time to help a newbie like me. At this moment, brickshelf.com is (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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in article GHs3IE.6uH@lugnet.com, Dan Simonson wrote: <snippity snip> (...) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes waiter I'll have the big ol' mecha a la Metal Gear with a side of lots of missles. <waiter> coming right up sir! and then BAM this mecha comes trotting on out. Very nice. I have a couple questions: Is that Mark in the first photo? If so how old (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Mark! Mecha are an interesting phenomenon in that few Lego creations have more points of articulation. I'd suggest looking over Colin R. Gutierrez' building tips: (URL) These are the best tips I've come across thus far and my first couple (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi, Mark! Were I to give advice to someone just starting out (and I guess I am), I would tell them to start out in the 8-12 inch tall range. Make sure you have a good way to do the joints (most people these days use SW click hinges and technic (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well I am definitely not a expert, I've still got about 359 more degrees to go on the mecha learning curve, but I'll try and give you some hopefully helpful info anyway. Don't try to do anything really big right off the start, start small and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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