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(...) Thanks Stuart. That's basically what I did, just built the main frame/body, then "greebly'd" it up a lot. I wanted to simulate the inner workings showing in places and such. I'm really getting to love the grey and tan color scheme too. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <at attention> Sir, thank you sir! A digital camera would have helped greatly, sir! :-) -Chris (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Bobby. (...) The plating for the cockpit is the head. You could do it in terms of eyes (this mech's sensors). The two space guns on the front (one with red 1x1 dot, one without) are the mech's sensors. Kind of jumbled tho...good pics (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, All- Chris Maddisons' model, the Cypher, is currently the first entry in the mecha contest! Check it out at (URL) ! Also, I'll let Stuart's Bullfrog enter, as long as nobody else tries the "delayed post" entrys. I really like it! Ryan Wilhelm (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) This is a very nice piece. It is so densely packed that I didn't even notice the pilot right away. I like the sheer bulk of it-- incredibly massive on a small scale. And the colours are fab! stuart (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I found this: "2. Model must be an original mecha creation made after Nov. 29" That counts the bullfrog out, which is perfectly ok. (...) thanks, B! (...) yeah, I was hoping actually to get the inside the _legs_ instead. Oh, well. If it's used (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) oh, hey, I think you frogs stick together... and thanks for liking it, really. It is much appreciated. I hope I didn't offend anyone-- I didn't mean to be excessively anything. But in my own defence, my criteria for self-analysis follow: Did I (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks GAMH. You have picked the right reference-- Shirow is always a big influence. His Landmates are so pared down and organic, though, it's a personal challenge to achieve in a rectilinear medium. thanks for your comments. stuart (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks--indeed, this one is not covered in greeblies-- it really is just a (hard) shell. I think there's some minor asymmety in all my mecha-- sometimes intentional, sometimes forced by piece count. (...) oh no! Not at all! In fact, the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mmmmm, yummy. Good detail. I wish the pics were better. :\ Maybe you could get someone with a good digital to snap some for you sometime. Nice work. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's beautiful--hardsuits are difficult because of LEGO proportions at the minifig scale, but you've taken TECHNIC scale and made something that looks really nice but isn't overpowering! I really like the "understated" utility of the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sweet! As Eric likes to say, "this is a good day for mecha". Not one, but two excellent mechs today, now that is something! I like the overall shape of the Cypher (although I can't seem to find the head) but as I have said, I have no (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh..just the response I was looking for. :-) (...) Thanks. I do believe I will enter this goon. (...) ROFLMAO...I can see it. :-) -Chris (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wowza---(insert jaw drop) That's pretty cool. I really like the pilot. It looks almost like somesort of bounty hunter vehicle from starwars. It qualifys for my Mecha Contest, so email me if ya wanna enter. Just imagine one of those facing (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, The Cypher is my most recent mecha. These pics were taken with a 35mm camera, so excuse the blurriness. I was simply trying to make a reverse-kneed minifig-scale mecha. I'm really beginning to love the grey and tan color scheme. (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent. I think you did a very nice job of making rounded shoulders. Reminds me of one of Masamune Shirow's Landmates from Appleseed. I don't recall very many Technic scale mecha before. Cool. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) case. Well done. -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You can check the contest rules, but you should be able to enter it since it is only now that you have posted pictures of the bullfrog. (...) I can't quite agree that it "ain't much". I love what you have done with this MS (it reminds me of (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, I mentioned this one in an aside a while back, and even though I'm only posting it today, it was really done a few weeks ago, so I can't in all conscience enter it in the contest.... I guess I'll have to do something else. Anyway, while I move (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow! Thanks Derek. IMO I'm a bit underqualified but as you can see Dave is pumped up and I'm hoping Eric makes it too. (...) Now let's not get carried away :-) He's only worth maybe $3.25 for a peek. thanks for the praise. Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Thanks, Special note to be made of the (...) I know me too, but then again...it is just a name. :-) (...) hmmm, well I had envisioned it as sort of a lowriding mecha if there is such a thing, so I kinda like them short and stubby. :-) This is (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Chris, I guess you could speak to either Bryce or myself since we'll likely plan it together. We'll get something working, Chris! Perhaps if I send out a couple of emails, we can get something like this going with a few other mecha builders. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) I'll still toss myself into this and work out something with somebody (Bryce? Shall we talk?) to get some origami mecha there to do a bit on them. But you all must promise me you won't feed any of them to the BMW. ;-) -Chris (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Mark--let me add my voice of support to the others...good luck with your job. I work with quite a few Boeing contractors at Vandenberg AFB, and some of them are having the same problems :( Everyone else--after seeing Bryce's creations in (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) I just stumbled on this vegeta image: (URL) for the mech, I think it is rather good. Special note to be made of the rotary double cannon on the back. However, as a DBZ and specifically, Vegeta fan, I am having trouble accepting the name :( So (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark, I feel your pain. I know where you are at with this because I'm in a similar position myself. I hope you can attend, but I certainly understand if you can't. Matt, As I mentioned to you when we first started the mecha symposium idea, I'll do (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Sounds good Bryce...and thanks! Post stuff here, or e-mail me. Mark, stay in the loop too, OK? Matt (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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Mark, I'm sorry to hear about the whole work thing. That just plain ol sucks. You have my sympathies. Matt, I'll step up and handle some sort of mecha discussion. I like the open forum type idea. Handouts are also a great idea. I'd love to tag team (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Awww...sorry to hear about this Mark...let me say, I certainly know how it feels... I added the mecha workshop to the schedule last night (though I have not posted the update yet)...and as one of the interested parties, I still would like to (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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Muffinhead, first off...I was gald to hear that you were going to host the workshop, I have faith and believe in your skillz. Secondly, sorry to hear that this is looming over your head with the job and all. Thirdly, I am agonizing over being able (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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Yo check out Bryce's Oragami Mechs: (URL) the bottom left of the pix to see the Cankerworm Rider Mechs. heee heee "need-the-tweezers-i...here-guys" You are one of the masters Chris! ol' Hall of Fammer dude, chum, pal, brother. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone, As some of you know, I work for a contract company for Boeing. Well, things are getting pretty scary around here, and my company has begun talking about layoffs too. Since I'm low man on the totem pole and at greatest risk to be laid (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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Check you out. :) Eric (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No no you got it all wrong. I make TONS of origami mecha. I use 'em like feeder fish for my Cankerworm. ;-D Seriously I would love to see some of your designs. Those little mecha never cease to amaze me! Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey everyone! I wanted to save this name for a larger, and bigger mecha, but at least this one is mostly yellow, ;-) ((URL) I know I said I would post this on the weekend, but i was feeling lazy, I actually finished this on Friday though. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks again, Chris. I haven't spent enough time building origami mecha to really feel that I know the ins and outs of doing so. However, I'm gonna put a little pressure on Todd Kubo of SEALUG and maybe he'll build a few, so I can have two (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've been coordinating with Mark, and I'll send a few yet-to-be-made origami and microfig scale mecha to him to show at BricksWest, and possibly give some insight to all you west-coast "Mecha Mecca" guys who can build behemoths but can't handle the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ill be 18 in feb.. (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, I'm 15... (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah!! MegaBloks?! HERESY! HERESY! (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! I'm really impressed Joseph! Those two suits are just awesome. I almost feel bad for dismantling my 7313... Argh! ;-D (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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here's the follow-up model to last month's shinkitsune (URL) are here (URL) the .dat file is here (URL) g (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) OK, those are good... noted. (...) Ooh... I'm not really big into microfig scale mecha. I've only built one. I will most likely stick with minifig scale unless someone steps forward and wants to do microfig scale. I don't feel that I have (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Session/question ideas: -What are the best outlets for source material (web sites, shows, books, etc....could make a neat handout)? -"Most used mecha parts" listing (another neat handout idea...make up a list w/ pictures from the various parts (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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Hi Everyone, I just volunteered to host a Mecha building workshop at BricksWest. I will be bringing the following with me: (URL) plan to use a loose outline like this: 1) What is a "Mecha" vs a "Mech"? 2) Different styles of Mecha design 3) "How do (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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For those who have not heard of Hobby Japan Magazine, you are missing out. It's a japanese modelling magazine with some of the most beautiful mecha models you have ever seen. Great resource and reference for Mecha building. tons of pictures!!! Just (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LOL!!! You are absolutely right about the grooming issue! This is what happens when you hire the first contractor you come across. I've been contracting out my techs from Rebel Alliance Services Corporation. Personal presentation is a little (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eek! While I fully understand anyone's reasons for breaking up to rebuild, it's still a shame in this case, 'cos it's just so nice! Well done! Keeping that in mind... ARE you dismantling in order to try some other stuff? Spill-- what's on your (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Your excellent Zakus look right at home in this environment. "K" PS (You should require that all your workers be clean shaven, unlike those scruffy "grounds crew" guys who used to mow the grass and trim the shrubbery at the rebel jungle base, (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Borislav! (...) thankyou kindly, :-) I however don't quite understand the idea behind (...) I dunno, I was just trying to be different, I like them, I think it's a neat idea. It allows for more detail than just detail on the surface. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sounds good to me. (...) Lucky you! It's only thee hours ago that it came to me, that I have no Eva models and hardly any pictures of Evas on my computer! (...) It was on KTEH here in the Bay Area last few weeks. It's a good thing they showed (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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x-posted to .mecha, 'cause they're large and lovely to behold, la la la la la... -jeremiah- (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Really you're working on one too? This is awesome, we'll probably have to compare notes at some time. :) I was talking to Chris Snead last week and Evangelion came up in our converstation. I'd been meaning to build one for a while but it was (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I love the idea to have an internal frame for a mech so relatively small. I also love the missile rack and the whole thing reminds me of a Neo-Zion mobile suit that I have seen somewhere. The colors of the model are simply great and the thing (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice! (...) No need for stickers :) (...) It is a Deathscythe Hell Prototype (all six shoulder mounted armor plates missing and no backpack). This is the mech that I have been talking about for a while now. It has no technic parts or click (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Sun! (...) Thanks, :-) It's just a great bit of (...) :-) Yes do, it takes a while to figure out how to do it, but the results are rewarding. :-) (...) Yes there are, in the shoulders here: (URL) arms aren't that impressive, but what (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like the whole removable armor option very much. It's just a great bit of extra detail to add. I've tried to do that on my mechs but not as elegantly as you have done on the tiger. I guess I'll have to play with it some more. One question (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah all the doors slide open including the ones for the little people. I was thinking about motorizing the big one but then there was really no point to doing that cause I'll be bustin the whole thing up next week. I have a pic with the door (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The website is pretty much done. I'm just waiting to complete more content in the way of articles and most importantly mechs. It's just a matter of how much stuff I want to prepare for the grand opening. (...) What's next? 1. A big group shot (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yikes I didn't even see that likeness! I only used Gundams as my inspiration though, wonder how that came about, the likeness is pretty durn close. ;-) So what did you think of the mecha itself? C'ya! -Geordan- (who's still thirsting for (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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There is something about this... (URL) I think this could be it! What do you think guys? Bobby (NOM) (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice! Just one question, does the door open? Bobby (NOM) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Beep! Wrong! N.O.M. already has one completed 24inch Gundam. (and I wouldn't be surprised if Brian enters the competition as well). (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awwwww. I guess I can wait if I have to. :-/ (...) Yea. Walls of bricks use a friggin ton of parts. Us space/mecha heads use so many angles and greebles, we dont allways realilize how many parts something like a wall may take. That's why my (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude that absolutely rocks, Those Zaku's are just amazing, so much detail, I really love the diorama, great job, I loook ofrward t oseeing you site! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Website? Huh? Are you saying you are waiting to publish a website until you finish the foundry? I love this model - very complete :) Everything looks so official and clean. I can't wait to see more - what are we to expect next? -- Pawel (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) along with new models will be available for viewing when my site goes live. As of right i think the images will be 640x480. Regarding parts needed for making backgrounds, you'll need more than you think. I thought I had ordered enough for what (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey welcome! This is a great place to be. I got inspired to build mech after coming here too! As far as digi cams go, I have a Canon A20 and I love it. It's a pretty straight forward camera and easy to use. Oh yeah and the image quality is (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sweeeeeeeet. Not only two awesome Zaku's, a sweet background too! Geeze, I need more parts. I have a request though: bigger pics! I found myself two inches from my monitor trying to see the details! (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Just one bit of etiquette...don't call us old guys! :-) Seriously welcome to the group. Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Amazing as usual Sun! I love these of factory scenes... Damn... I need more parts so I can do that too. ;-) (...) new. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <pout> I *SAID* "may" </pout> I was just too lazy...er, busy (yeah, that's the ticket!) to search! 8?P Matt (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah, sorry Matt. It's not the first. :^) (URL) Were you even aware that you were esentially making an origami mech? (...) Yep. It's still very cool! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Alright, I've got alot to cover- Yes, Matthew, as long as your mecha is finished after yesterday. That sounds weird, but that's what I mean. I can't remember who Had the bright idea on sizes, but these are what Ive come up with- Sizes apply for both (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Congratulations! You may have just created the first MOC able to be crossposted into castle AND build.mecha! Whoo-hoo! Were you even aware that you were esentially making an origami mech? It's nice, where ever it belongs! Matt (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Zaku's are being produced at the Foundry. Take a look. . . (URL) Foundry is my "yet to be released because I'm waiting for some more mechs" website or "YTBRBIWFSMM" website for those who love acronyms. The factory seen in the pics started out as an (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd like to add one more to eric's list. Mech Joint design. Something new that hasn't been shared yet here in build.mecha. It could be an ankle joint or shoulder, whatever but i think this would be an awesome quick thing that everyone could (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think those categories sizes are pretty good Adrian. Those dimensions are very close to the way I'm dividing my mechs up on my website. I'm using HG to denote mechs smaller than 10", MG for mechs from 10"-18" and PG for anything bigger than (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Zizy (Japanese Mecha) Site Update!
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(...) That is some sweet microfig stuff. So many creations to boot! I could probably sit there for a couple hours! I wish he had thumbs too. It's pretty difficult to know what's what. Any body want to post specific models of interest? I did notice a (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think it would be cool if there were various size categories. Small (origami mecha), medium (say up to 10 inches tall), large (up to 16 inches tall) and "holy crap that thing's freaking HUGE!" (sponsored by Eric Sophie and Bryce McGlone) My (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great! One question, you did not specify size. Can we enter power armors and hard suits? TIA (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was check'n this out, since I'm working at night 2 nite, the nights something special let it be Lowenbrau... sorry err, loosing eye lid control... Ok seriously, thanks for bringing this to our attention, the depth of Lego builders in Japan has (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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My favorite Japanese mecha builder has been at it again...another full site update (graphics and links) and a slew of new MOCs to drool over! Here's a direct link to the LEGO page: (URL) in the left column and down to the second piece of white text (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey,Oz, Nice to finally have someone my age here! I can't speak for the other guys, but it sounds like you are inspired. No, I can't build a Sniper Custom, at least not yet, cause I have all my pieces in other stuff. It looks real cool, so (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann writes: Thanks Mark! (...) Hey thanks! I'm beginning to think of how one might use magnets in a (...) I thought of that, but magnets would be too big for the scale I'm at, :-) (...) :-) sorry the pics are knda (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sweet! This might just goad me into building something again (been busy with BricksWest, you understand!) Odd sort of question, though: I have a combiner-type mech that I have already completed one component of (my Quasimodo from a couple of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I don't know what to say besides what else has already been said but , awesome job. I've always loved hidden detail and with your panels I think you've hit gold. I'm beginning to think of how one might use magnets in a similar fashion.... Where's (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey there Aiyaz! Welcome aboard, I'm fourteen too, ;-) (...) :-) Try breaking your message into paragraphs, it's hard to understand. :-) Mr. Pejic, if you (...) I'm on a Kodak DC265, but it's pretty expensive IIRC, other than my own, I don't know of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Um, I think it's pretty simple. Just be nice and don't post in all caps. :^) <snip> (...) I recommend a Nikon with a closeup Macro, because from the research I have done, Nikon allows the closest focus depth, which will allow you to get very (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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First off, welcome to LUGNET Aiyaz! ;-) As for the .DAT files... I inline my .DAT files with LDraw Add-On. To learn what this is all about, read this: (URL) you would like to see the separated files, e-mail me with a request for a specific model, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello Everyone, 14 year old me has joined lugnet. I am greatly inspired by all of you. I'd like to know what posting etiquette is according to you. Mr. Pejic, if you could find the time, please make multiple files when you make models. I ask you (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry, My email address is as above, but I didn't say that in my previous post. wpamelinda@msn.com Ryan (...) fires, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey awesome! I hacve been wanting to do a contest for some time now, but haven't been able to find the time to organize it, This is awesome, I know I'll be entering at least two mecha, probably more, If only I had held off posting my Tiger for a few (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool I think we should do it, it's about time for some more fun! I thought of some small contests like maybe : Mech Hand. Mech Head. Just small stuff people could build easily. Or Mech standing on one foot. Any way you have my support. I'm kinda (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yo, everybody! I'm starting a building contest, and I hope alot of people enter, because I'm really wanting to see some new stuff. Here's the rules of entering: 1. Anyone may enter 2. Model must be an original mecha creation made after Nov. 29 3. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) O.K. these are just cool looking. I'm impressed that they were able to fit minifigs inside each one. When I saw the first one and saw that there was a minifig inside, they got that much cooler. They have a very Heavy gear feel to them. John (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I (...) got (...) Thanks. ;-) (...) Heh... I've toyed with the idea of doing a hard/power-suit transport. It has never really materialized though. However, I will build it eventually, along with a whole set of mass-produced suits. You'll like (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Doh I seemed to have forgotten to take one! ;-) I may have a few soon of it cloakING though, I dunno about cloaked, ;-) -Geordan- (...) snip (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments Bryce! (...) ;-) Thanks, I don't have (...) Thanks again Bryce! Have you begun work on your next mecha yet? C'ya, -Geordan- (...) snip (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Stuart! (...) Thanks, (...) Me too, :-) it's like a kind of caricature, I think. (...) Thanks! although the 'naked' mech kinda scares me ^_^; (...) Lol! yeah it kinda scared me at first too, :-) thanks again! -Geordan- (...) snip (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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