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(...) big-o snippage, Yup, I get it (for the second time) Thanks -Geordan- (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Bryce! No, actually the feet and legs are about two months olds. I think I built them way before you posted that "teaser". (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes we have! (with a guilty look) (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes, and I watched some of them before you were born. :^) (...) Really? Which episodes? I only remember lots of Vipers zooming around. I also only recall Base Stars closing distance enough to spew Raiders at the rag tag fugitive fleet. There's (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, that's exactly how I built the missiles for my Nodatchi!!! That's that convergent thinking I was talking about in an earlier post. :] --Colin Bill Ward wrote: <snippage> (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I agree with you Brian. That is a better image. In particular the glare on the triangle wing pieces adds a metallic look while the shadow defines the plane breaks well. Still a very nice mecha. One question: are you "greening in" the eyes? Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks...(insert needle in head...FWWWSSS...SSS...air hisses out...there, back to normal size!) :] (...) Thankee, I always like to have a story to tie everything together. I especially like the idea of tight continuity, that's why I loved the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Cool Mladen. I like hardsuits and this one is a good solid design. The feet and chest look similar to an origami mecha that I made which is tied into the whole Cankerworm deal. But you haven't seen it yet ;-) right? Anyway good job on this one. I'm (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Steve Bliss wrote: <snippage> (...) I did the AW-90 Grifter back in '98 or '99. (URL) always build in minifig scale...I have too many minifigs not to! :] Although some of Sproat's stuff has got me itching to try nanofig or microfig scale eventually. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Arrgh. I guess I better clear this up for everybody now. Allow the classic underachiever to explain... Gauss guns [in general] propell a projectile by electromagnetism. There are two main types: Coil guns and rail guns. Coil guns actually have (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks, glad you like them!!! In answer to your questions... (...) They use electromagnetic fields to propell a projectile at high speeds. I've been meaning to put up a tech page on my site, just haven't gotten to it yet. (...) Nope, the FAW- and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Looks great! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ... actually yeah. Shinden, that was it... Ok maybe you don't have to paint it. All I need now is a credit card... -_ - (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ha?! As a Grand Admiral I assume you have also seen all of the shows I am referring above. There are capital ship fights in BG and I am also positive that it came before SW (but that is irrelevant). What I am referring is about the style of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Very good, you are getting better and better at this. I must agree with the previous reply though, go and make more images! Personal request, could you please take a shot of one of your Gundams as if a minifig on the ground was taking a (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Definitely! I like this image a *lot*! (...) Ah. Well, I'm glad you've finally figured how to solve this problem... Now take more dang pics!!! ;-) (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Definitely! IMO, I really like big-o guns, or tons of smaller ones, I completely redid my Kannon's Torso in favor of this to create yet *another* version of my Kannon. (note the shameless plug) .space is catching up in number of posts! the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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So here's an improvement on my photographic technique: (URL) how the plates look more like metal and the detail is crisp. It's still a dark image but it has a far more realistic (almost menacing) quality than this earlier one which looks like cheap (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Geordan! (...) Yeah, I always like to have something that stands out. (...) Thanks, they were originally going to be small arms (they are still operated by the wearer's arms though), but I changed my mind in favour of more firepower! (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice, when I was cruising through the recent gallery earlier, I saw this and recognized in an instant that it was your's. Your style is so unique, and the colour scheme's always top everything off. Great use of battle droid parts, they fit in (...) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It has nice proportions and a pleasant color scheme, very much like a toy gundam. The contrast of the candy-coated aspects with the more serious details make it an interesting custom design. I like it. "K" (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
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Hi all, After about 8 months of on-again off-again building, I finally finished revision 2 of my minifig scale AT-ST. After seeing Jay Cal's masterpiece rendition, I was embarrassed to have mine on the same internet as his, so I had to tear it apart (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !!
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(...) Actually, ADV is just the US Licensor (FTR, Patlabor 2 was licensed by Manga Ent.), and had nothing to do with the actual production of those shows itself. :) (...) I have the first two discs, and it is pretty good. The mecha designs are cool, (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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as per the following post, (URL) not received any emails w/ any ideas for the sept challenge, so, i'm putting it off until Oct besides, i'm in the middle of a hoverthing contest at (URL) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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i just realized you put the minifig in the head that's WAAA...AAAY cool the more i look the more i think this is my favorite mech i've ever seen it's just sooo...ooo weird and cool and interesting.... better pics? more pics? .dat file? -paul (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yay! Sweden's getting a new, cool weapon! (Which is good because I'm a Swede, hehe...) I like it, especially the dinosaur-look. However, the colour scheme is not that good, IMO. It seems that almost everyone build stuff in tan and brown these days. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i love it those feet are sooo...ooo cool and the body shaping makes it look aggressive -p (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i like 'em i especially like mecha w/out heads, they look too much like people, i prefer the kind like yours with the mechwarrior style of the windshield in the body area -p (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Errrm, what? Star Trek came first, but isn't really comparable to BG, since ST is so capital ship based. I don't recall any BG episodes where cap ships duke it out. Star Wars was before BG, so if anything spawned anything else, BG was spawned (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) You will be assimilated... MUAHAHAHAHAHAA!!! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! (note, this post is only filler) ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip (...) how's this? (URL) This what you're looking for? -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks to everyone who replied! (you know who you are) I'm *still* not done, had to cut it short a little ways in, but I'll finish it today. Sounds like a good movie, but I think I ought to go searching again for more, one influence isn't as good as (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've been watching it for the past few days, even posting when I didn't really need to! like this post! ha! We've also hit 4000 posts, hooray! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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No, this has nothing to do with .castle...:-) If everyone from .mecha would be so kind as to view the Lugnet traffic page, you'll see that .build.mecha is in 1st place with 156, beating space's 154. Congrats, and yay! -Chris (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, well, that's why it's called the KA-BLAM. :-) (...) <grin> nope, the only ball joints I used in this mech were two; the leg-to-hip joint. I used the ball w/ axleholes there. (...) Tankya much! -Chris (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I really should get mlcad, I'm still using leocad, (ug!) I'm gonna get mlcad soon, then the Mirage is mine! Muahahahahaha! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great work Chris! That is one awesome mech. The legs are so detailed, very well crafted, the feet have a very neat design to them too. The rifle is awesome, twin barreled, it looks like it would pack a punch. The shoulder pads are cool too, You hid (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave! Scaled down, you say? Wow, I wanna see what you've got for us. Hurry up, so we get an early Christmas present, huh? :-) -Chris p.s. - remember, keep those keyboards drool-free...wear a bib. :-) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) heehee...:-) (...) Thanks! There was lots of Endless Waltz watching and picture hunting before I made this one...I did my homework. :-) I wanted to make it look similar, yet totally different. Hopefully it worked... That rifle wasn't coming (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Nah. I don't much get into making stories around the mechs. That's what castle is for (right castleheads?!) :-) I just enjoy building them. It's called the Zion because...well, because that's the name I came up with when I was making (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <grin> yeah, I 'spose so. :-) (...) Thanks Mladen. Well, a leap, yeah, but actually this is still the same scale. It's a microfig creation too. :-) Just a helluva lot bigger. :-) (...) Of course you are! The gun just wasn't looking right, no (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Aaron -- For spacecraft, check out Dan Jassim's work: (URL) are both excellent ideas and very simple to use. :) For ground vehicles, I offer one of my own creations: (URL) are several pictures following that one that show other angles, but (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Why is it when I look at te Zion I start drooling? That is one NICE mecha, Chris! It's quite the cool Gundam variant....the chest is my favorite part on it. It looks like a scaled down version of something I'm working on at the moment that should be (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have v.1 - v.4. The story is pretty good, the mecha are cool, although not very diverse. Some pretty good dvds if you can get them for less then retail. Pat J (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Though these renders don't really show it, the neck has a good range of motion. (URL) J (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Find it here: (URL) I have added a few more links to my _Links_ page. Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I'd heard that it was highly political, and bore more than a few similarities to Neon Genesis Evangelion. (Anything as good as Eva is bound to be influential. ;)) The mecha ARE highly realistic... unlike Gundam and Macross (and don't get (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Erm, allow me: SIEG ZION! ;) (...) Kewl... reminds me of the RX-78 "Perfect Gundam" variant, what with the big bright patches of red. Love the rifle (I just likes mecha-scaled rifles!) Criminy, I got some catching up to do.... Chris "Also" (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice mech! Is there a background story to go along with it as well? For example why is it called The Zion? Keep them comming! Bobby (Neo)Oz) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) If you are looking for good mech action just check out the first four and last four episodes of Gundam Wing. I was a hardcore Star Wars fan for a decades: I have seen the trilogy hundredths of times (literally) and own hundredths of dollars (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (in zombie-like voice) "One of us! One of us! One of us!" Hehehe Awesome mecha Chris! This is like a leap for you. Wow, it looks terrific. Everything is just so detailed! I like the guns too. Overall, great job Chris! (...) Yay! My curved gun (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I remember that name, but it doesn't stand out for me, so chances are I didn't think that much of it. Seen so much that it sometimes blurs into one. IMHO the best anime over the last few years was Neon Genesis: Evangelion. Involved story, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Boy, one picture doesn't satisfy you guys, so I guess I'll upload em all. :-) (URL) is the Zion. Equipped with full arsenal of laser sword, KA-101 BLAM rifle, shoulder cannon, and wrist cannons, the Zion is the first mech I've built this large that (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip (...) Well that's good, movie's without a plot but lot's of action stink IMO (ex. MI2) (...) I'm 5 min. in right now, their's an awesome mecha drop ship at the begining, very similar to your's, the four mechs are in pairs side by side on a set (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ooo! You lucky dog! Found Gasaraki on your first try! ;-) (...) Knowing this, expect to see a lot of political talk. Patlabor 1 & 2 were filled with great characters, and interesting plot. (...) I have yet to see Gasaraki, but from what I've (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, in my anime lacking frustration, I went to the movie rental shop and checked out their anime section, the only anime besides Gundam, escaflowne, and dragon ball(z) that I have heard of was patlabor (Mladen mentions it often) and appleseed (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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howD all, jus added two minimecha to (URL) are the first mecha i've ever built and i know we're all involved w/ my contest ;-) but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LMKWYT!!! thx much -paul (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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How about mixing in a minifig cup <part:3899> with the round 1x1 bricks? I don't have any handy at the moment, but if I recall correctly the recessed bottom of the round bricks will fit into the top of the cup. Then you can use a clip to attach the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I (...) In recent years my MOC's have all been non-violent, but in my KFOL days, I made a lot of heavily armed spacecraft. My preferred technique for mounting missiles was to take the 1x1 plate with "hand" and attach it to the underside of the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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here's a clever way from Mladen's site (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heres an idea: you know those quasi-useless straws that were found in many of the SW sets (I think peeron calls them 'Technic Flex System Hose'). Anyway. they seem to be *exactly* the right outer-diameter to push thru a sequence of 1x1 round (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Build a 1x1 "headlight" into the body of the missle? That way it can be attached many different ways. I use this all the time. Here, I even found the part: (URL) non-LEGO solution is to use the round version of this part: (URL) MEGABLOCKS or one of (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice mecha. I like the backstory. What strikes me most about this mecha is the organic hunched feel. The posture really gives it personality. Good articulation on the neck as well. The posability of the head help with the whole personality (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, I get get it now, I knew it had something to do with electromagnets but didn't know what they did. I wonder if you could make one of these out of lego that actually worked. It might, the bullet would be a magnet, with two magnets at (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) you're really attached to that idea. I think it looks cool the way it is. I like the "toes" and the way the arms seem very poseable. Cool! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Colin, your MOCs were what inspired me to build my Enforcer last year and get involved with LUGNet. Anyway, I like how your new mecha have a unified look, and the backstory support the look with interesting ideas about different manufacturers. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Neat-o! Mechs with classic vehicle windshields! Yep I like that! Your smaller style Mecha are like a power suit type design, vey cool. Keep em' comming! Your site has always been one of my favorites. Thanks Good luck and good job..... Eric (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Whooo Hooo!!!! GO LFB!!!!! Nice job!!! Cool story too. Good stance and I especially like the Feet. Yeah!!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Has anyone come up with a good solution for mounting 1x1 round rockets/missles horizontally to the underside of wings or onto the back of armoured vehicles. I am trying to work up some nice, detachable missle racks for BrickWars. I would love to see (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Unfortunatlly there are only 4 ball & socket joints in the Storm trooper. neck, left and right shoulder and left elbow. I chose wrong the first time I picked. I'll have to check out Pohatu. Doh, I bought a C-3P0 and a Kopaka last night (needed (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) though) Railguns work, basically, by shooting metallic "slugs", via electromagnets, at extremely high speeds. Think of two rails, now imagine that the two rails have electromagnets mounted on them. Now imagine a piece of metal being attracted (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Great mecha Lindsay, very great mecha. Good form, I espeically like the head, and the articulation in the neck is great, it makes it look like it has some personality. The legs are awesome, very unique design, the feet are nice too. Nice thruster's (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The weapon modules rule! awesome awesome awwesome, did I mention...awesome! The rail gun is the best, it looks sweet, can anyone in the know please explain what rail guns shoot and how they fire? I used two huge ones in my sixlegged mech, but only (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) I like it very much! It has a more organic feel than most mecha models. The construction doesn't seem as polished as others I've seen, but it's still far superior to anything I could do. I especially like the cockpit -- now that I've seen it, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Introducing latest technology...the BA-130 Zweihander: (URL) the AA-6 Kama: (URL) soon, two new fighters, three new ground units (wheeled and hover) Take care! __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Bryce. Never too many acronyms for lugnet! :] I just posted a little update. Much more to come. See ya! --Colin (...) __ __ __ __ __ __ | |_| |_| |_| | | |_| | | | Brick Engineer | | | Colin R Gutierrez | __ __ __ __ | 2001 | |___...___|| |_| (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) influenced than human. I really like it. The feet, head, hands and gun are all great. Good job, Todd Trotter (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey there, LFB! I like it! I like it! Your 'Toad' walker looks like an AT-ST on steroids...it has a nice bulky look to it without actually being bulky. I truly like the flow of the model especially towards the feet. That's certainly one of the best (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, everyone! Seeing the general buzz that's always in .build.mecha and my desire to continue procrastinating on this grant proposal, I've been inspired to risk rendering a 20-year- old design into LEGO. It's from a universe I've been working on (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build) !
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snip sigh (...) Sigh... (...) SIGH... the anticipation level is rising... -Geordan- (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the excitment Geordan. I'd like to correct or rather explain something Dave said...(it's below) (...) Here's the deal. Living close by entitles Dave to see the Cankerworm early only so I can beg hime for more parts. I usually say (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Colin, What's up? It's good to know you're still here. I too have enjoyed seeing this group grow over the 2 years I've been here. You will always be one of the Original Mecha Builders. (that's OMB kids. Our new mecha catch phrase). Thanks for (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Doh! shoulda been in .mecha not .fun, sorry -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, (URL) The Zion. -Chris (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry, Geordan...I'm the only one who gets to see it early and that's only because I live close by...everyone else has to wait another 2 weeks. I will tell you this much: I got to hear Cankerworm on the phone yesterday. It sounds both mean and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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John, A few of us got together to 'do the math' on the various sets that contain the 'ball with axle-hole' part in them. We discovered that, using retail prices only, Pohatu was by far the best deal. He contains two 'ball with axle-hole' parts for (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Since you brought it up, do you mind if I ask a few questions? I'm curious about which CAD programs you've tried on your 486. MLCAD and LeoCad support the mouse. Are they too slow on the 486, or is the problem a lack or screen space or colors? (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Shoot K! You see right throug me. I came back a few weeks ago from vacation and I was planning to keep quiet until I get something build but no, you had to show off your 04! :) Bobby (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Absolutely right! It's really too bad no one said that early, for my mind has already been warped from this "poison". Bobby (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Eric The image is made entirely from the images used in the Mecha Hall of Fame and therefore I am hopping that the "founders" will use it on their web site one-day. Besides, these are some of the best Lego mechs and I have always wanted to (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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That is a very cool image. I gotta learn how to do that. Question: You nammed the folder almost the same as the LMHoF, why? Eric (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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OMIGOD that is just so awseome. Wow! Yiesh!!!!! Besides being completely blown away, I too have trouble photographing the all Black creations I have. But then again I am just learning to work with photographs in this area. Taking Pix of the Big Mech (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) More shamless plugs! please! new pics! please! I can't wait till september! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay I get it, thanks. (...) Yah the icecream man is just down the street, but if we're talking Lego treats, (URL) (...) First thing I did when I walked in the door! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip, Beautiful, very nice work, great form and loads of detail! very purdy mecha, keep it up! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(Sorry if any of this sounds long-winded or "speechy" or anything. Just pent-up after reading from work without email for several weeks.) :] Hi all, popping my head in for a moment. My current job has me commuting to work for eons and staying with (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Use more light sources, all the same "temperature" (don't mix halogen, flourescent and incadescent), from different angles, and diffuse it. You can diffuse the light using a diffuser (expensive if you aren't into photography as a hobby), or (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey that's neat, I like Mechs with the Head or Pilot area mounted at or below shoulder level. Good job! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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