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snip (...) Thanks David! (...) Hey cool idea, hadn't thought of that yet, Also, if in the future you want to "upgrade" (...) Hey, another neat idea, thanks for the tips! (...) Go for it! Thanks again David! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Geordan Hankinson writes: So where's the picture of it cloaked? :-) -Duane (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Geordan, Very nice mecha. I really like the idea of removable armour. Overall the mecha holds it shape and is not lost in a ton of greeblies. I don't have much to add except that I like the wrench on the head. All in all very nice touches (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Really good! Geordan, colour me amazed! Just the idea to make an armoured armature is impressive, but to execute it at this scale is a fantastic achievement. I'm with Mladen, I'm drawn to the huge shoulders the most-- I suppose I'm partial to (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey G. Cool mech dude. I really dig the removable armor idea. If you are doing battle scenes and what to show battle damage that comes in handy. Also, if in the future you want to "upgrade" you mech you can leave the inside intact and just (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Any time Mladen. I figured if anybody loves mechs as do I then this creations would be appreciated. I specially like small mechs such as power armors and loaders. Your kicker is great inspiration. But the one that takes the cake as far as (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip> thanks Ryan! (...) Of course you can! But you can't compare my mecha to yours, because we both build different types of mecha, you build mechwarrior style mechs, where as I build anime inspired mecha, it's like comparing a apple to a carrot, (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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ok now thats just really cool.... so well thought out w/ the plates and the chassis wish more people would do mecha like this could be a lot of fun.... -paul (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) they (...) Ouch. And I thought I could build Mecha. Ok, so I can't. Really cool,Geordan. I like it better than the "Visage", except that 'oddly positioned' missile rack. Still, it's over and above any mobile suit style creation I've tried. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm always impressed by Japanese creations. This person's stuff is excellent. I especially like his "Ripper" mecha, tan + brown parts... mmmm... ;-) The police mecha looks great as well, very Patlabor-inspired. I can see he got a lot of inspiration (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Mladen! I appreciate the comments! (...) Lol! yeah, they are pretty bold, and large, but they look kinda neat IMHO, I still haven't figured out what they are yet. ;-) The (...) Thanks! The right, forearm-mounted (shell firing?) (...) (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ooo... I like what I see! ;-) Very cool Geordan. I really like the shoulders, I dunno why. Guess 'cause it was kind of bold of you to make them so enormous and all red-coloured! The torso is well done, as are the legs. The right, forearm-mounted (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave! As Eric put it: I love the handlebar details on the gun. Egad, the guilt is building quickly! ;-) (URL) I (...) :-o, they don't, :-( I sacrificed more detail for less function, but I'm not sure I could have even made it pivot even (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes: Thanks Eric! (...) Thanks! G-meist, I like that! ;-) Whoa what a shlong missle rack, Ha! way (...) :-D Thanks, that seemed like the best way to mount the rack, and the most original. :-) (trust me, it's not (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the comments Brian! (...) Hey thanks, I wanted something 'different' about the shoulders, :-) (...) Drat! someone noticed! ;-D I really wanted some detail within the bluges (for lack of better term) so I geuss I sacrificed form for (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words Gary! I don't quite know what to say. (been having that (...) =^D I'm always amazed by these things. IMHO you just 'uped the (...) Well that was my goal to set a high level of detail, but I don't know if I did or not, (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WoW! Geordan, this is quite an improvement and just shows where your skills are pushing you to go. As Eric put it: I love the handlebar details on the gun. I like the shoulders but don't see where they pivot. The rounded armor detail on the arms is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, wow G-Meist that's really good. Whoa what a shlong missle rack, Ha! way to go! Man, you get credit just for that part alone! I like the chest how you angled the slopes on their sides. The Head is cool and looks like it has two little eyes. The (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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If you guys have not come across this page you must see these mechs. (URL) go to each link and look at these beauties. Later mecha friends. (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I particularly like the shoulder shaping, though it's missing an important DOF (degree of freedom). The sheathing of an internal skeleton adds an interesting new dimension to models, makes the building process more realistic and adds to the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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