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oh ya totally, that's the way to go. Still pretty neat, I just got a chuckle when I realized that the box fits between the legs of the turntable. ;) Eric (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very unorthodox design Brian, reminds me of this mecha: (URL) really like this mecha, especially the arms and head. The torso is also nicely done, and the dark-grey & red colour scheme never gets old... ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The MA-01 "Cardinal"... A massive slab of armor slides away to give access to the cockpit... (URL) infernal machine comes to life and unfolds its tools of destruction... (URL) a beautiful bird, of doom... (URL) All your red wing plates are belong to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) I was trying to get away from applying torque to a single axle. I like driving the turntable directly with a worm gear under the big outside gear. Much stronger. (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, this is cool, ever tried this? Technic Turntable with worm gear box. (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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True. I do have one of those robo rider worm gear boxes in the ankle though. (URL) shocks only take up a little of the slack, I figure if the weight starts to prove beyond the ability of the joint I'll add another set of shocks at another angle or (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I could imagine GG on the cover of OMNI (they still publish that magazine?). Those ankle joints look great but can they withstand the torque? The torso looks hefty, the hips and legs might double that. I don't think you've made anything this (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mwa ha ha ha! I mean, um... no, whatever gave you that idea? Seriously though, those are well done. The slopes and hands do a credible impression of rising from the page, and it's instantly recognizable, which is the usual point of a famous (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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wow Eric! That's looking awesome! The foot is swet! I love the dino pieces as the toes, shaaweet! ;-) I can't wait to see this guy done, and it looks like it won't be to olong till it is! :-) bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey thanks Peter, (...) yup! and (...) Yes, Of course I'm sort (...) Cool! bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent work! Possibly a record for the number of complaints about one's own work, too ;-) Cheers Richie Dulin (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) So this suggests to me that the translation of media should, to preserve the meaning of the piece, involve a translation of what is depicted. In other words: why not show the two hands building each other? TWS Garrison (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Awesome stuff Eric! This looks to be one of your best robots yet! ;-) The chest, head, hands and feet look especially interesting... Good luck with the rest of the model! (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Y'all: Okay, I tried to get something close to the Escher drawing hands that are drawing each other into existence, the results can be seen here: (URL) was a little disappointed with the resulting render for several reasons. One thing was that I (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Awww sweet! Yum. But puttin it through babel still gives me Japanese. ;-( And yes, I did select translate from Japanese to English. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You got it!!! Thanks!!! You get TWO cookies and any Lego piece you want! Thank you Kotaro. Nice site huh! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Kotaro, Thank you very much for posting the adress! The site viewed through Altavista's Bablefish translator told me all I need to know. Thanks again! -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Welcome to 'Greebles 'R' Us'. Please be kind enough to stand still while we rip your torso from your legs. Thank You." At least that's what I thought when I saw this magnificent creation. I love animalistic mecha and this is clearly one of the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmm...I was thinking cylindrical click hinges, myself...to bad that idea's already been done. Aha! Corrugated tubing!!!! :P -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sounds good, Eric! Let's get a third gathering together sponsored by Brickfest and BricksWest and that could be the logo for the new meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. (The preceeding was indeed a joke). -Dave (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Hi, My dear mech-freak guys. ;) I think that I may satisfy your thirst for this Japanese MASTERPIECEs. Here is; (URL) registered as glagla @brickshelf, his homepage. You can see more and more and more high-quality photos. I've met him only twice, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, I sorta stubled onto the design.. (...) Ah, yes, many people do, and I tried to keep black out of the picture, I believe there are only two black peices (the ankle joints) on the whole thing. (I broke my own record!) (...) I was (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yep.. I was getting a little claustrophobic (sp?) all stuck up in my little LEGO world, and I kept hearing the call of the Lugnet, and had to return. :-) (...) I like 'em too, if you can remember my other mecha, nearly all of them were that (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Hmm.. yes, I guess it does look a little sillier than scary.. but, I kinda like it that way. ;-) (...) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I thought no one would like it for that very reason! (...) Thank you! (...) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanx, Ryan! Maybe... (...) Them guys is 2 good fer me.. ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone, I'm announcing yet another update of BattleSpace. Daggerwrist class AT Mech: www.ozbricks.com/bat...rwrist.htm New comic: Shock Tactics: www.ozbricks.com/bat..._st_p0.htm New battle account (with overview picture): (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
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(...) The sheer technical challenges in a model this size are hard enough, but you manage to make it beautiful as well. I very much look forward to seeing the end result of this project. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice rendering, though, and yes- it immediately reminded me of Wish You Were Here. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Gents, the little place where I store my temp. pix is drying up. So I thought I'd post the pix to BS. Now I build slow and that's just me, so here is the foot of the Gomgile: (URL) out pix: gg-foot1-&&-7, GG-hips, and the pix of the ankle reflex (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Actually, it's sort of reminiscent of the cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" album. Unfortunately, this is the only image I can seem to locate of it on the web and it's sort of small: (URL) work. -W (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's MY DESIGN for the mecha hands, but I don't care who uses them. As to the question of Lego elements -- these are not Lego elements no matter how much some would like them to be. Instead, they are digital rendered elements similar to Lego (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looks like a Techie Velociraptor! Are those little attachments on the legs smoke screen generators? Definately email me if you want to enter this in the contest! BTW, it looks like something that would go with the BMW (right, Bryce?) Ryan (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes us! I think it's cool. To bad Lugnet itself or it would be cool if Lugnet could somehow adopt it. Or....maybe you could sell them at Brickfest, seems like the concept of Brickfest and the logo itself are of the same ilk. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:Go8pHE.Ix3@lugnet.com... (...) logo), ...er...'images generated using LDraw tools.' Obviously, if its someone else's design, there are copyright issues. -Tim (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Andy Lynch" <andy@andyandjackie.com> wrote in message news:014e01c18329$73...1DMNJ01... (...) No copyright problems with LDraw images (except of course if its the logo), but for LEGO it might be a bit different. To be safe, put a disclaimer in with (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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www.CafePress.com allows you to design T-Shirts online. They make them, and mail them to the buyer. :-) Not Sure if there are any Copyright Issues with using LDraw designs like that though, or images of Lego pieces, for that matter. -Andy Lynch (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Who is us? Maybe I should open it to the use of any group in keeping with the sappy theme...hmmm, means I may have to produce a version with higher resolution should anyone wish to print it for some reason. It might make a cool iron-on... -- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay, no one else do this please. It can be done and it will be done, I just need some time to do it and the hands will indeed hold a pencil (I just checked with my real life pair of mecha hands). I am telling y'all -- bendy arms is where it's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, that is very nicely done! Both the lego and CGG. :) Steve (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Excellent sculpture...though wouldn't it look better with dino tails? ;) (and regarding the sentiment....hey, I love you, man!) -- Thomas Main thomasmain@hotmail.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is ver nice, I like the sentiment, the design and everything. Cool, a worthy group or cause should or would be cool to adopt the logo. Hmmm....could it be us? Eric www.mylegomaster.com (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes back and with a Mecha Creature! Oh I see how you used those red car seats on the legs/knees! Good colors too! Eric www.mylegomaster.com (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very cool. I love the 'head'-- very expressive. I also like the colour scheme very, very much. I'd like to see a whole troup; variations in different configurations-- four leggers, small scouts, huge 'bulldogs'-- it just strikes me that it's a (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it <-- Jain's Guide www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks Start planning for BrickFest 2002! The AFOL Community's Premier Fan Run Event! www.brickfest.com (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) version of Escher's Drawing Hands. (...) Nothing personal Froggy, but if you do cool work like this (the hands, not the sugar-coated sentiment surrounding them), keep feeling what you're feeling. :) thanks, James (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah, well I like the legs and the body, and the shape of the gun. But the head with the big tongue looks kind of silly, IMO. But overall, it's a nicely built mecha. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice Joel! I like it when someone comes up with something original that is neither a mobile suit or a mech (example BMW). The whole thing looks great. Keep it up! Bobby (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That sounds interesting. (...) :( "You know its sad but true!" (...) Is this still true? I couldn't help but notice the horroble quallity of the piece used in my newly acquired Tie Interceptor. I could be imagening things, but the new pices (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Thanks! Thanks! (...) Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! (...) Thanks again! ;-} (...) <<Joel>> (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very well put. And all too true. The ultimate builder's dream is that eventually some one company comes along that manufactures all of the good stuff from TLC, Ritvik, and the already defunct Tyco. Patents do expire after all... -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I beleive Eric summed up my thoughts on this one well: (...) Werd. And whoever finds more info gets two cookies (yes *two*- I must make the bestest offer) :^P --Kyle (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Must be, I have no clue what you're talking about. ;-) (...) Thanks! (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That this is incredibly awesome! It reminds me of the 2 legged beasts from Tremors 2. Concidence? Nice job :^P (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Alll...lllright! go Joel! That's sweet! I really like it! The tongue is awesome, very clever, and I really like the dark grey fin (?) great work! Bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) yippers, :-) I have done shows (...) :-D (...) oh yeah, and amzing lego too, the guys at VLC are incredible builders,:-D I hope you continue to (...) hey yep, (...) bye Eric! and thanks for the kind words! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I was in Toys R Us today hoping to come across some of the new 2002 sets or some small bionicle sets. Needless to say they're not there. Oh well. Anyways . . . As I was walking around I did notice some new sets from Mega Bloks and I have to say I (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks, but I really don't know if it's talent per se, :-) I just practiced lot's, and have gotten a bit better, but not NEARLY as good as all of the rest of the guys in .mecha. :-) Yes, your mecha received tonnes of attention! As I'm sure (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow! that Zaku is amazing! I love that! That's has the articulation and detail of a PGG, but in a package a few inches high! now that is the perfect hidden skeleton mecha, I can't get over how cool that thing is! That Zeta is very cool too, goes to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The Military forces of Legonda, along with Canis Lupus Technologies have produced it's latest Mecha, "Sirius" (dog star). (URL) thanks! <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's SICK! Just SICK! Seek help...immediately... *URRGH!* *PUKE!* Matt (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha)
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The frog has gone soft. See the proof here: (URL) I will feel better tomorrow... -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) Sun, I agree with you comments. I too thought that it was a picture of a toy. Damn I am stunned! I feel like I've been mecha sucker punched! Absolutely beautiful design! Later, Bryce (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (URL) saw these yesterday morning, and I am still stuned by the RX-78GP03 DENDROBIUM . For all practical reasons, that thing is perfect! While the MSZ-006C1 Z_PLUS doesn't look like much, it has a very nicely executated transformation and I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you very much. Now, as to making it minifig scale, were you thinking of just changing the cockpit configuration, and maintaing the overall size, or were you thinking of scaling down the whole thing? In either case, all I've DATed is the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoa dudes, wow, dang. Who, what, how, where, yeow! SHHHHHAAAAAAWWWWWEEEAAATTTT!!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) really? hey, coolness. (...) aw, now you're makin' me blush. Thanks, Eric-- very much appreciated. stuart (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh, man, I saw these, too. I was completely astounded. Each one uses a number of unique building techniques-- that is to say, they each utilize assembly methods different from the next one. This is the thing that amazes me! It's not as if one (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The microfig dendrobium is fantastic, a beautiful origami. The old school combiner robot is super cool. I'd guess he had a high grade model as a reference to get the structural details, otherwise it becomes a very difficult design problem because of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I tried to reply to my message with the correct link about 5 min. after I posted, but it wouldn't go. Pretty neat, aint they, though! Ryan (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Tell me about it! When I saw these earlier today, I just about freaked as the accuracy of their designs. I'd love to have Glagla de-lurk to talk about these. -Dave legomecha@adelphiaNOSPAM.net (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The Gaogaigar is absolutely nuts!!! One of THE best Lego Mecha I have ever seen. I thought I was looking at a thumbnail of the toy before I zoomed in. sun (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here's the correct link: (URL) designs. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd love to see pics of them tanks and whatnot. We are going to have a sample brick wars soon for our club. Dean (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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hey nice mecha (I'm presuming the red, yellow, and grey ones are yours). and I have to agree that all big LEGO fans should be in LUGs. Of course I'm sort of in GardenSLUG, but we're.. well, we aren't exactly the most organized bunch, but we try (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Browzing atound brickshelf today, I acme across these- www.brickshelf.com/c...i?m=galaga I'll be darned if that isn't a fully transformable lego mecha. And the zaku with removeable armor! Yikes, he's good, whoever it is. Also, stay tuned for new (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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G-Meist that's great! It sure is a good feeling isn't it. I have done shows for years and I never get tired of all the kind words and encouragement. Looks like there was alot of Lego there that day. I hope you continue to participate and show (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hey wow, I like the Head, I like the Technic fig, I like the feet, I like it all, mmmm ya look at the shape of this Mech. Hmmmm the first Technic fig Hard suit?!!!? You have earned distinction, great Idea and Bam! You knocked it out. Right on (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude, that is just wild! the sheer amount of parts, the sweet way you used the droid bodies as toes! THAT"S JUST COOL! And a minifig piolot to boot! wow, BTW I was blown away by the amount of hits on your Mecha folder! Mr. Master of the minute. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oops.. sorry, should have searched first (...) Personally, i like the consistancy, like its an actual production line. I think there's 2 ways to go, use variety and see how many radical design you can come up with, or, as in this case and (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Love it! Man, I wish you would have done this minifig scale. Either way mechs like yours make an old man like me keep coming back for more. PS: would you have instructions by any chance? I would mess around and see if I can change it around (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Crazy! thanks, man! (...) anytime.... ;^) s (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Sun. I don't know if it's '_very_ different', but I'm glad you like it. I'm curious to see what you might come up with, since I admire your technique so. regards, stuart (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, cool. If by clean, you mean 'unadorned', then we're talking the same language. thanks thanks (...) haw! Perhaps I need to create a hungry predator mech. Is the BMW safely boxed away? more to come... stuart (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) theme or some Japananime source that accounts for the overall sameness of so many of the models? Matt (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Stuart, Don't underestimate this mecha. It has wonderfully clean lines. I haven't seen one this clean in quite some time. And the shoulder design is beautiful! I really like it. And I'll only quickly mention the obvious: Technic fig cockpit = (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks, Geordan! Your talent and you (of course) are so welcome in our club. Yes, your mecha received tonnes of attention! They look great on display. Thanks so much and looking forward to seeing you again. Xandria "Geordan Hankinson" (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Thanks Peter. Actually, because there's so much packed into it, it's next to impossible to move any of it. If all the greeblies are stripped off, however, the legs can move quite a bit. -Chris (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh, hey, I shouldn't receive special treatment. I appreciate it, though.... Tell you what-- I'll try to come up with something else in the next few weeks. If not, I'll gratefully accept the entry offer. thanks! stuart (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave. (...) Again, thanks. Mean is definitely one thing I was going for. (...) Yeah...I wish the battle droid parts were available in a lot more colors too. They're probably the most underestimated part that lego has made in the last (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Woah.... neato... a very nice small mecha. looks very articulate, lots of weapons too. Anyway I could care less about all that 35mm stuff, all I have is a 35mm camera. ~Sigh~ Anyway nice mecha and RANDOM ON! (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You are excused. The emphesis on a fantastic design more than makes up for the blurry pics. (...) You succeeded beautifully. This is now my favorite mecha you've built so far. It's compact, looks positively mean, and has a pleasing shape to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! That's something I focused on; the detail I mean. I wanted to to look like it actually worked. -Chris (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments Geordan. -Chris (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Beautiful! That is stupendous! I love it! it has such a smooth shape to it, all of the angles and curves flow together nicely, I really like this! the feet are awesome as well, and technic fig scale too! woohoo! Thanks for sharing a awesome model (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The texture on this mech is great! Even for a mech of this size, there's a lot of little things going on to really enhance the detail. I like. Oh yeah grey and tan is definitely nice. Just wish I could get my hands on some more tan. sun (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like the overall form of this mech a lot. It's very different from anything I've seen before and it definitely has an amphibian feel to it. Definitely like the whole technic fig hardsuit theme as well. Seeing these pics have inspired me to (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey very cool Chris! I really like it! It looks tough and ready to rumble, but delicate and fragile at the same time, neat! The big shoulder cannon is cool, I like that alot, but the fact that there is a pilot in there really soups it up! Great work (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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