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(...) I have to admit Dave that your designs have be an inspriration to me in building my on mecha. Over Easter weekend, I took some time to start working on different types of hands, feet and especially the joints. I was wondering if you would care (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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THE best? Well, that's saying a lot, thanks. I think Karim's transforming Dragon mech is still the best Lego mecha I've seen. My two latest are probably the best Gundam-ish mecha anyone's built to date IMO. BTW, I'm going to be posting some windows (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Thanks Pat, I built the Saidin Mecha first, and it was by far my best micro-fig scale mecha to date. I recently tore apart all my other stuff (X-wing, B-wing, most of my VO mechs), and I decided to try another mecha in the same vein as the Saidin. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Thanks. Actually, several of the mecha on my site are directly modeled from Virtual On Cyber Troopers, the Temjin, Fei Yen, Dorkas, Viper II, and Bal Bas Bow. The Golden and Silhouette are inspired by VO, but not directly modeled after any specific (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh my... Those are THE best mechs I've ever seen! Talk about heavy duty inspiration! I am also really liking the other mechs on that page as well, especially the "Dorkas." Greg Majewski (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Awesome as ever Dave. I really like the grey and red color scheme. It took me a few moments to catalog all of the differences in the two models and as a result I noticed a lot of details i might not have seen otherwise. Pat J P.S. I'll be posting (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Wow. That mecha is JUST SO COOL! I love the kegs, they look great. Excelent design. My only gripe is the lack of weapons, but from what I see from your other models, you focus more on The model itself. By the way- golden is a really good one too. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Check out my two newest Mecha designs, the MS-001 Saidin, and the MS-002 Reaper. Go to (URL) on models: 00321 and 00419 -Dave Jr. Master Grade Lego Models (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks! Gundam was an inspiration, as was Karim Nassar's and Ben Vaughan's mecha (from which I borrowed ideas). However, most people seem to agree that the head looks like Optimus Prime. ;) (...) I decided to go with Kodotai. I think it sounds (...) (24 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice Mecha. It looks a lot like one of the Gundam Mobile Suits from Gundam Wing (especally the sword). I'm just a beginner though;-) Dan P.S. The name should be something scary in Latin like Deus Ex Machina or Hades (I know thats not latin) (...) (24 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great mech. I like the face, it reminds me a lot of Optimus Prime. I have some of those pieces that you've used for the "mouth" laying around wondering what to do with them, well now I know. (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay. Alan (24 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool mecha, and great, clear, photos, especially: (URL) camera did you use? (I'm sort of looking for a digital camera) --Bram (24 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) That's a given! :) My will fall over, guarenteed, if its rocket pack is attached. :) (...) Thanks! I went with green because it is my favorite color. :) Jeff (24 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) k. :) (...) Oh yeah, well mine's bigger (freaky-bigger?) and more-unstable-er. Especially if I attach the MT-5 to its back ;^) Nice green parts, though. The head has an interesting shape, and I like the way the green and black contrast on the (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hehe... thanks. ~Mark (...) ek (...) k award.(at (...) site if you (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's always difficult to say when you can't see the kanji for something. I know that 'ryu' can translate as dragon, though, so you're at least half right... J (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...We kept calling it Optimus Prime tho :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) #160 (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...Hey! We almost took it down with pistols! :-) (instead we enraged the pilot and he proceeded to slaughter us :-) (...) ...Hmmmm... u should do a write up of the battle for Jain's (wildlink.com/lego/jain), I'll do a write up too could be fun (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) nieces (...) Ahh, forgive my Brain Fart. It's been a while since I played FFV. -Chris (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the praise! Hopefully, I'll get it done by this weekend. My nieces are coming to visit, though, so I may not be able to. :( (...) Actually, Kodotai (sometimes spelled Koudoutai) means "Zodiac". :) Shinryuu is what I'm wondering (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice! I like the use of the green elements; not something you see much of in mechs. You're right, though. You need to build up the thighs and hide those throwbot joints on the hips better. I was also impressed with the head of the mech. The way (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, my mecha was unleashed upon the unsuspecting troopers of Stephen Roberts in the first Wamalug Brickwars event on Saturday, and proceeded to slaughter them mercilessly! :) Anyway, a few pics can be found here: (URL) It still needs a little bit (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Ouch! I'm sorry Patrick I shouldn't have said it's pathetic, I mean for me it would seem weird, because I try (although not that well) to be kinda, sorta MODEST! I'm sorry, I take it back... Peace out! (...) from (...) for (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay... you're site has been nominated for the Freaky-Big-Mecha-Tha...f-The-Week award.(at (URL) ) Now vote for your site if you want the award. Alan (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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LOL! I'll nominate you, but if I remember corectly I nominated myself. I never stopped to think that it was pathetic, which it is of course. But, if/when you win it is all justified. Pat J (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'd like to nominate myself for Freaky-Big-Mecha-Tha...f-The-Week Because I'm pathetic. ~Mark (...) would be (...) be the (...) NUDGE>! (...) Site of (...) (URL) (...) Judging from (...) good time for (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sounds fun... although we may want to get some folks from over at lugnet.space to help us out with the voting, since there seem to be about 5 of us here who post regularly. :^) So who wants to volunteer for hosting? ~Mark (...) Judging from (...) (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) from back home. (As well as my Enforcer mecha) My mom UPS'd it to me last week. I expect it will get here before the weekend, at which point I will set about building all sorts of stuff. I don't know if I'll have anything by this weekend, but (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You're too kind Pat! I would certainly enter such a contest, if you were willing to organize it. Speaking of quality model, a Cool LEGO Site Of The Week nomination would be swell too <nudge, nudge>, boy would I like a NOMINATION, that would be the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice work Mladen! You're site is enormous with quality models! Judging from the amount of high quality mecha MOCs being shown it might be a good time for a Mecha design contest! I don't have any real interest in running it, but I would love to see (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks a lot Jeremy (and Mark, and Bram)! My favourite addition to this mecha was the stunstick, which is standard issue equipment for the Police Labors (i.e. Mecha) in _Patlabor_, I just wanted to through that obscure piece of info to ya'll! I'm (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I thought about downloading one of those, but I've yet to do so. Maybe this week sometime. ~M (...) inside (...) see the (...) might do (...) see how it is (...) mecha (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...Whoa... those arthropods are cool! :-) I like the use of the 3 blade rotor thingie as the basis for the teirachnid! Excellent symetry there. ...And the reversed 1x1 cylinder with fins as the thruster vectors is a great idea... will have to (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good use of POV-Ray, too. Thanks! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I gotta say, that was quite an experience--I hit the link and my senses were presented with what must be the oddest looking piece of mecha I've ever seen 'round these parts. The boat bow bricks really give it a surreal sort of angularity--when (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yeah, all of my mecha have entry hatches. I was going to do a pic of the inside but I was getting very tired and just wanted to put it on the net. But even if the pilot wanted to get inside the mecha, the chair would stop him, you see the chair (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Has anyone else come up with any unusual uses of the white boat bows? My last message should say "Mecha-nics" (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mladen, I noticed your mecha has a door on its back. Do any of your other mecha have entry hatches? If so, I'd like to see a picture of a pilot entering or sitting in the cockpit... just one of those "RL" touches that I think are neat. ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Of course! Except they are in grey, black and red colour sceme. I'm glad you like it; I took up a large portion of Friday and Saturday building it, building it in MLCad, and they rendering it in POV-Ray! BTW How do you make a actual floor or (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well done! Do you build your models IRL before you LDraw (or MLCAD) them? --Bram (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) go check it out if you wanna! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Check out these new creations: -The "Nightowl" in the Pyralonian Starfighters section. -The "Trirachnid" in the new Arthropoid Assault Droids section. -The "Puma" hoverbike in the Civilian Vehicles section. Go to (URL) . LMKWYT, Todd (24 years ago, 15-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice stuff :-) Cant wait for more. The write ups are good too, makes it all much more real. Keep up the good building. ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) #160 (24 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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in article 38F60E27.216E5E0@io.com, Sproaticus at jsproat@io.com wrote on 4/13/00 11:12 AM: (...) Yeah, the Armored Mobile Police division is new. Thanks for the comments. :) -Michael (24 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) feeling inside, a sublime shiver...like THEY'VE REALLY FINALLY FOUND ME AND I GOTTA RUN NOW!!! :-, Is the Armored Mobile Police Division page the new stuff? Anyway, I love your police. What a rush. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Michael Hopkins wrote: ... (...) Thanks for informing me of this. All of my pages are supposed to have a banner instead the pop-up window. Travis Dickinson (24 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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in article 38F3F299.CB2FE13F@pdn.net, Travis Dickinson at travis@pdn.net wrote on 4/11/00 8:50 PM: (...) Pretty cool renders. You should really try to get rid of those geocities popup ad windows, though. All you should have to do is go add a (...) (24 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have added some new mech pictures on my ADPolice site. Go to: (URL) click on the ADPolice logo at the bottom of the page, or go there directly at: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Rick Nice. I like the black and white legs--reminds me of some kinda Dr. Seuss patterned creature. I'm glad the parts you traded with me went to cool use. And I can't wait to meet it. Cute name, too. Henry (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I can't wait to see it in person, Rick. It looks fantastic! I'll have to work hard to top that one by may. ;-) (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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For all you "Mech-nics": After seeing all the current interest in Mechas lately, I wanted to try my bricks at one - but something different. I came up with a six legged spider "cobbled" together from "useless" pieces such as: 2 Burps, a bunch of (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce)
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For those interested, you can check out my updated Stormbringer page (URL) Dickinson (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You can get LDraw from (URL) to what it is: It's a CAD system for modeling LEGO creations. If you have more precise questions, we will probably try to answer them at LUGNET CAD newsgroups: (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, cool, gonna try that! Thanks! ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LDraw is a LEGO Computer-Aided-Design program. You can get more info at: (URL) FUT .cad] --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad)
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What is it and where can I get it? -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (25 years ago, 9-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) message and paste it into a plain text editor (notepad, if you use windows). Then I save it as the filename given (with .dat extension, but I'm not sure if it's necessary). Then you can just open it in LDraw. John Gramley (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok, I am new to LDraw and I haven't used it that much, but could someone please tell me how to input the previos information into LDraw and make it into a visible picture? Thanks! ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I posted the Dat file for my Mecha's Head in cad.dat.ideas. Please Let me know what you think! :) Here is the post: (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Bravo, Todd! (...) Hmm. Have you tried using chains? If you got the girth right, you might be able to chain a small platform to their backs. Plus, the chains would make 'em look tougher. Don't forget the spikey bits. Jeff Elliott (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! A bunch of people have mailed in and told me that a lot of parts of BrikWars were ripped off from Warhammer 40k. I haven't actually ever read or played WH40K so I wouldn't know for sure, but it seemed likely enough, so I went down to (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) (In a slllooooowwww drawling bass voice) Oooooohhhhh, weeelllll. I guess it's up to ole' Eyeore to take out the armored fortification. Not that anybody will notice. *sigh* ;) shaun (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Four -- wow! Well, I found some of the animals that have 1 DUPLO stud on their back -- these are what I was getting Eeyore confused with: From DUPLO Farm: sheep, goats, ponies, pigs, cows, etc. Some examples: (2 URLs) DUPLO Zoo: alligators, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Never failing to want to take credit, I'll jump in :) (Now if only I can find some way of taking credit for the wrecked church! :D ) Actually, those two 'round'-ish trees that you see on the green layout are my little (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, I don't have the Pooh stuff but the older tiger (yellow-striped) definitely had 4 studs on his/her back. I'm 100% sure about this, I used to have the best time with mommy tiger and little kitty on her back... (That was a while ago, OK?! (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nooo...? :-( :-( :-( What hunched-over animal am I thinking of then? Must be one of the DUPLO farm animals...maybe a tiger? Eeyore would've been a lot of fun. (...) Ahh -- cool -- that's encouraging! What other sorts of things (if anything?) (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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At 06:15 PM 4/3/00 +0000, Todd Lehman wrote: >I wonder if Winnie-the-Pooh can hold things in his hand or if they're just >build for honeydipping...? I'm pretty sure Eeyore has a DUPLO stud on his >back which would convert nicely to a 2x2 SYSTEM (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Is it something like the Space Marines Dreadnaught from Warhammer 40000? The many examples shown are incredible. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) This is a pretty broad question although I don't think you meant it that way. First, Anyone can play Brikwars. There is no limitations set on who can and cannot play. Second (And I think the answer you are looking for), If it is a NELUG (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Are Brik Wars events limited to NELUG members? (IE, people 18+) And yes, I read all of the rules -- it doesn't mention this anywhere .. legomasterluke (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) You guys are too kind. BrikWars is just bits and pieces from a million other wargames. Anything original in there is just jokes and gags, and ideas that a couple dozen other people sent in e-mails. The only difference between BrikWars and all (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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I noticed a nice looking tree next to the yellow house with the blue roof. Do you have any close ups of the round tree? (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) LOL!!!! I wonder if Winnie-the-Pooh can hold things in his hand or if they're just build for honeydipping...? I'm pretty sure Eeyore has a DUPLO stud on his back which would convert nicely to a 2x2 SYSTEM brick or larger. (...) OK --Todd (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, the mechanics and rules can be found online at: (URL) a more general level, the game is a wargame played by two or more players. You build armies of minifigs and vehicles, and use the rules to have them blow each other up, and create (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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I keep hear talk about these kinds of games, but I guess I'm not "hip" enough to understand them. How do they work? jt Eric Kingsley wrote in message ... (...) fun (...) idea (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, glad you like them! Your pages of LDLITE-rendered mecha, BTW, were very helpful as well as inspirational. (...) OK, here's another look at Kaimetsu (back when he was named Zenkai): (URL) some other early test-photos... (URL) was back (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here are the first pic's from the NELUG Brikwars event. As Eric J. said fun was had by all and we have already begun discussions for a second Brikwars event where we are not as constrained on time. I personally had a great time and I am not much of (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general) !
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[Not sure what ng's to crosspost this to . . . it's kinda a hodge-podge of DUPLO and Star Wars and Castle and mecha stuff. I guess I'll go with that. Followups to .duplo?] (URL) were a lot of fun to make. Here's the secret: The backs of the DUPLO (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.duplo, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle) !
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Hey hey hey! Well, I'm going to be able to "borrow" a $600 digital camera from my school, so expect a whole lot of new pictures at S.W.A.T.: Some Weird Action Team! I have a few new creations to take pictures of, and I'm going to take new pictures (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...But its fun! :-) (...) ...cool! :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) #160 (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think we could debate this for a *long* time and not change each other's minds. I will say however, that I can see where you are coming from, Stephen, even if I don't agree. 8) Heh, as for the banner, I'll get right on it. 8) Ben -- Ben Vaughan (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sorry I forgot to leave the link in my message yesterday- major A.D.D attack. Go to (URL) . Todd. (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Those assault walkers are real sweet, I especially like how you've put those horrible Aquazone cockpits to really good use, also in the civilian flyers. Nice work! Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) Amacher wrote in message ... (...) and (...) as (...) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Coooool. Personally, I like the compactness of the Sauron, with the triple engine cluster. Reminds me of a Cylon Raider. Very nice. The Mandrill has some good solutions using the ThrowBots pieces. You could easily make an "armored" version as well. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ok Dave, fair enough. At www.lugnet.com you can go into each area by link in the blue, top-frame and once there, you can see many links to other sites. If you went into the train area, you would see links to Larry P's MOC, and Matt's train (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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If I did, I wouldn't have to ask, would I? I don't even know what you're referring to, how would I pass these URL's when replying to lugnet? I don't use the web based tools, I use netscape communicator. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Todd, I can't seem to get to your site from the previously listed URL or the link that I have on my page (which makes sense because they are the same URL). Do you have a new address or is it just down for a while? I'm eager to see what you have put (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You didn't happen to pass it on your way to replying to the message in lugnet build.mecha, did you? There are close to 10 site links there that lead you to most of the creations being discussed. Go there and have a look. Rich -- Have Fun! (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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What's the URL? -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Check out the "Stargeist" in the U.E.S.F. starfighters section, the "Banshee" and the "Helios" in the new Venusian Colonial Fighters section, and the "Sauron" in the Vedraan Starfighters section. I've also added new mechs as well- the "Mandrill" in (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...In this discussion, I suppose the term 'assault' should not be used to assume a full frontal assault (which, like in WWI, was a general stupid thing to do), but instead refer to an assault along the best front possible given the conditions. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I recently had the good fortune of being able to watch the first 36 episodes of Robotech. After watching it, I was inspired to build a minifig scale Lego Veritech. I'm currently messing around with different solutions for articulation and (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Stephen F Roberts" <wubwub@wildlink.com> wrote in message news:6hivdssdkbvjj3r...4ax.com... (...) to (...) most (...) If you are attacking along the same front, where's the distraction? The defender's will be able to see the heavies coming. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...A light assault unit's primary goal is not to exploit or create a breach, but to engage the enemy and keep them distracted while heavier units can roll up. Even with light weapons, a small mecha cant just be ignored when its close, so has (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<SOAPBOX>Generally (as I understand it at least), an assault is a direct confrontation, usually from the front. With a prepared defender, losses to the attacking forces can be frighteningly high. With this in mind, the light, fast mecha doesn't seem (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That would be more of a fast attack/light assault mecha. Assault Mecha would have heavier armor, more powerfun weapons, and a slower rate of fire, thereby moving slower. Macross/Robotech Valkyries would probably fall into the light assault (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...Ive always thought of the word assault as a charge or initial attack, so by that term, an assault mecha would be fairly fast, preferably lightly armed in preference to heavily armoured with the idea being to get to the enemy intact as fast (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hooray for another YBBG! (Dang, now I have to make something even bigger for my Enforcer) ~Mark (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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