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Cool, I look forward to seeing them! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great Work Chris! I really like this, it has a tough look to it, and the use of cylinders all around, makes it seem sorta like a sumo wrestler...cool the head is neat too, and I really like that feet. Great work Chris! I look forward to more... (...) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was at a gaming store just the other day, and I saw two PS2 games that loooked like they could be mecha inspiration. Armoured core 2, and Zone of the Enders, they both have lot's of mecha in them, I think, I couldn't find any good online (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Nix the money part. almost all those pieces are from the snowspeeder and some aquanauts stuff. It's a pretty simple design, based on Geordan Hankinsons' Tiger (...) Just out. You have no idea how hard it is to get that to work (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *stunned* Man, that is tops! Eric, I'm really quite speechless. Here I was, blown away by the LLB-- what could I possibly add...? The feet appear to be different from developmental stages to finished model-- the shots with the LLB appear to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I baught a web cam today so expect to see some of my new mecha in a couple of day when i find the time to get a brickshelf gallery (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Havent played the game yet, but looks pretty nice. I work at a videogame store and read something about that game and saw some screen shots. Im still considering picking up the GBA hardware, its a little spendy. -John (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Eric Sophie asked me to post this update for him as he's still awaiting emal authorization to enable him to post. It's been over two weeks and it still isn't working for him. Gomgile Update: (URL) still it grows.... (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) Awesome Mecha! Awesome colorscheme! Gee, for a fourteen year old, you sure are talented. You must have a lot of money too. Do the legs move back and forth at the hip section? or just outwards? (23 years ago, 30-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dude, sorry about that. I knew I forgot something. Yeah, Mech Platoon rocks, dosen't it? Oz (23 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hullo all! Me and junior were playing Capcom's Tech Romancer and he wanted to build some 'bots in that style. Here's the result of our collaboration: (URL) very 'old-school' Japanese robot styling, using old-school building techniques for the most (...) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Check it out. My long awaited, much hyped, knock your socks off mecha. (URL) Nuff said. Ryan Wilhelm LMKWYT! (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yep, sure am. However did you guess? ;-) (...) Thanks Sun. Now that I think, it does have similar proportions to lots of McFarlane's stuff. About the torso; I tried to do something a little different than before. I'm finding myself kind of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh.. your talking about "Mech Platoon" right...? You need to be more specific, then people will understand you better, k? -John (23 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ha ha, I take it your in college. Missed a lot of meals to obtain goods but hey as long as were still breathing right? (...) large spawn action figrures like creech and overtkill. My favorite part is definitely the upper torso, lot of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Bobby. I got Mavica FD87. I like it, but I still yearn for that manual focus. I haven't figured out how to best take extreme closeups yet. (people in .publish.photography, any help here?) (...) Yeah, this is a far cry from your usual 2 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish.photography)
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(...) The pictures look great, which camera did you get? (...) Lovely, this is really something (but then again you alrady know that). Sorry I can't offer more comments, but I really don't have any expertise in origami mecha. (...) So this is what (...) (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, To celebrate my new digital camera (Santa didn't bring me one, so I splurged bigtime and went to get my own today. That means Ramen noodles and Kool-Aid for the next 6 months or so. ;-) I took some pics of the Minotaur. This is of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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For all of you who like building various futuristic war machines and various four-legged mecha there is a game for the gba that has a very large amount of inspiration pieces. Those who don't want to buy a gba and the game can just get the emulator (...) (23 years ago, 26-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I really like the ball joints and my first mecha design. I used 6 per mecha. The mecha was small enough that a single ball joint was enough to hold the body up. but occasionly when the pose is extreme or too much off ballence weight is applied (...) (23 years ago, 26-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have created a new mecha the pelvis section is only 1 stud wide. It looks awesome. I'm thinking of a name but won't ask for suggestions till you see what it looks like. If I got a dinky web cam, would I be able to take a good picture of it? (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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about an hour after i posted i had this great idea to use the ball joints from the legs and arms of the old throw bots. normally i would never mutalate pieces like this but my dogs think they make great chew toys, anyway I just use them in (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome to LUGNET Jacob. Of course I am still generally a new name in mecha building here, new compared to builders like Mladen, but nonetheless I usually display my mecha here. About the reliable hip joints, that is something I have been (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Bravo, bravo. I think you've got the essence of something here. Barebones model. I particuarily like the "eye" What I find most intriguing about this guy is the potential. Think, not only is it a trainer but build on it a little and you have a (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You can use the old Throwbot gear boxes. Two put together and then click in a technic beam on one end. My Q model uses this in the legs and hips giving it slender and strong legs. Someone suggested to me that the design would benifit an EVA (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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this is my first post, and i just wanted to ask if anybody has any reliable hip joint designs for medium to large bots? (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It depends on the width of the legs and the total weight of the model. If you have thin legs (no more than 4 studs) and a light Eva, using several click hinges in parallel will do the trick. Ebay is a good sources for large numbers of click (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I was a bit too harsh yesterday, sorry about that. It is these other factors that I am protesting against. Many people liked Star Wars Episode I for example, but the majority of old Star Wars fans were uterly disgusted by it. In the same (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<snip> (...) I think some of the Technic Cyberslam has purple technic pieces, and if you dig hard enough, I think there is some sand blue in the Red Planet Protector from the Life on Mars stuff. Purple and Sand Blue might work together. However, I (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) More? Jeez, the only way I could've gotten more poseability out of this would've been if I'd put in a spine. Pretty much EVERY other joint in the human body is represented here :) I actually thought about a spine, but if I'd done that, I (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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For those of you who don't want to search Brickshelf for this, here's the link: (URL) Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Which pieces are the right ones, though? I need strength and compactness in one package, so anything along those lines that isn't too rare would be useful. (...) 1) Gundams rock. I like them a lot. But anything that I do based on that would (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, the skull's about 6x6x4 without the jaw joint or armor plating. I'll estimate at least 8x8x6, maybe a bit larger with the chin :-) (...) Quite large, yes. Up there with Brian Cooper's designs, I suppose. (...) Wait... there *are* purple (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Congrats! Welcome to the club! More mecha postings are always welcome. (...) No problem. I'm sure we'll see it in time. Tough design to work on, btw. I've tried it myself and can't get it to work the way I want to. (...) I feel your pain. :) (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I actually like it too. Horror of horrors! :) (...) Those new arms are spiffy. I expecially like that canopy--that's a beautiful thing, really, and I'm delighted it's available in smoke. How much did that set cost? (...) I like the assortment; (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I really like the posability of this model, Adrian! You did an outstanding job on this one. I believe that only Chris Snead's Cepheus mecha has more posability, but he's using a very specialized system to get it to work. Getting that much (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd have to agree here, Mladen. The set is made based on the parts available at the time. Also, the designers need to make a recognizable model without copying an existing one. Given what they were working with, I really like the end result. I (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Heh... I actually like it. This is a typical LEGO robot design, so why should anyone be surprised/shocked? The more I look at the new elements, the more I like them. The new arms look really interesting, and also have Technic pegs on the joint ends. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This was just posted on brickshelf and it seems to be a new lego set. !!!Warning!!! Seeing this image may result in severe urges to puke, etc, etc... (...) WHAT ARE THESE IDIOTS THINKING!!! This is a mech!!?? These guys have really lost it!!!! This (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wellcome Christopher! (...) Join the club. (...) Fine by me, it is the effort and idea that counts. (...) ooh, goody goody, there aren't many people who build in the 2+ feet range. (...) Sadly, with Eva construction one can not use any tricks (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm not familiar with the Zelda games. I guess I'll just have to take your word for it :) I just wanted to show off the poseability of the mech. I especially like the "Come get some!" (URL) "why God, WHY??" (URL) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's cool! The different poses reminds me of Majora's Reincarnation from Zelda: Majora's Mask... I like it!! :-) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Newbie alert! That's me. Lurker for a while, but I just signed up recently to post. Sadly, I lack a camera to show my work, and I took it apart anyway to retry the design, but I've just started work on a large-scale Evangelion. Mind you, I don't (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all. Ever wondered what people train on to learn how to pilot really big mechs? Well, I'm here to answer that. Presenting the Sensei Training Mech. It's big, but unarmed and unarmored. It's used to teach pilots how to handle a large mech without (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think its cute, it would make a nice recon mech. Gary Joel Dobbins <dobbinsk@suscom-maine.net> wrote in message news:GoLqq3.2Iv@lugnet.com... (...) it.. (...) :-) (...) just (...) that's (...) (23 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nifty, indeed. The way that the proportions of Lego work is one of the things that keeps me fascinated. Sometimes it seems a bit mysterious (the angle of the angled axle joiners and angled beams for example) but it works out. Usually. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like the feet a lot. Using handlebars is a great idea! My challenge to you would be: can you work a minifig into that? ;) The quad stance and the "attack angle" really look nice. (...) Make about fifty of those, and set 'em loose...heh. LFB (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Actually, it's kinda cute. I missed your initial post as I've been cutting back on how often I read things around here in general. It's got this Aardvark/Anteater thing going on that just kinda grabs me. I like it. JJ (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay, okay.. I know I'm not supposed to reply to my own message, but I just wanted to say that I know you all went to the site and thought, "man, that's stupid" and to tell you the truth, it was supposed to be.. It was just supposed to be a (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) component DATs are not included. I am no expert, but I think the trick is to do something like make the file into a multipart MPD, rather than a plain old DAT file. (I think I am having a problem like this myself on one of my webpages -- not (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This remote-controled mecha strikes fear into the heart of all who... pet it.. (URL) Mladen's "Raider" and Geordan's "Ravenger" have something to pick on. :-) <<Joel>> (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Stuart! (...) Thanks, :^) And I like the 'plus fours' (short pants)! (...) that was sorta Mladen's idea though, props to him, :-) (...) In combat? yeah probably, the one thing I like about this mecha though is that I can zoom it around (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the kind reply Steven! ;-D (...) a (...) don't (...) like (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I thought somebody might raise this question. The answear is, I don't know. I have now built the complete mech but I don't own that particluar windshield part. If Lego had no tolerance's between parts then it definately wouldn't open. I'm (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) lol! Bullfrog= huge? The funny thing is, I wanted it to be a few degrees smaller-- just to get those stubby Technic fig legs down into the thighs of the 'bot. oh well... on to something else... ;^) stuart (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...I really like it! Big and bulky, but still elegant :-) I like your description of it and think it really works with that description! It looks like a mass production mecha using off the shelf parts :-) (tagged for a Jain's entry :-) KUTGW (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) official AT-ST. And the stuff above the legs looks great! -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's outta control! Every bar should have a big lego mecha on the counter. And you could probably make one with pneumatics that actually drinks and... undrinks. I realize that beer would definitely gum up the works, but could you run water (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm unfamiliar with "Zoid", but that is a great mecha head shape. I have one question, though- can you actually open the windshield without taking the front curve piece off? -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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G- I dig! I like the colour scheme, and I like the signature Hankinson shoulder configuration. And I like the 'plus fours' (short pants)! Much more streamlined than Mladen's, but maybe more fragile as a result...? ;^) stuart (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nick, I don't even remember your announcement. Perhaps it came on a particularly busy day...? In any case, I really like the Xk-57 (I can't bring myself to call it 'bubba', I'm afraid), but actually think the greatly unmodified legs stand out as (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Since the great response to my new site was so overwhelming (not even one reply, *sniff*) I decided to make a new powersuit for my SWAT guys. The suit is the Xk-57 Powersuit nicknamed Bubba. This suit holds one man, who controls the arms via a (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha)
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snip (...) Thanks Mladen! (...) Thanks, the smoke dischargers/chaff tubes are your idea really, (URL) I commend you for building in the same "confines" as (...) Thanks, I re-measured, and it is almost exaclty four minifigs high, maybe a little (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The colours are great, and the weapons are cool. The back is also very interesting; good detail. I commend you for building in the same "confines" as me. Oh, and the torso is my favourite part. ;-D (...) Definitely... Looks very sleek and (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey everyone, this mecha came about when Mladen and I were chatting about his recent mecha, he suggested that build a mecha as 'competition' for his, so this the result, (URL) is a small, and "cannon-fodder" type mecha, very weak and almost useless (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello. You may remember my website, SWAT: Some Weird Action Team. Well, it hasn't been updated in a while.... because I was getting www.swatonline.org set up! That's right, your favorite midget-alien-fighting team has gotten itself a new URL with (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) a (...) don't (...) LOL! Thanks Stuart, but I see so many large creations from everyone. You yourself built that huge (and great looking) Bullfrog! How can small models compete with such juggernauts?! ;-D (...) Thank you! I'm glad you like it (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Gosh, Mladen, you should know by now that it's not _size_that counts. I think most of us would agree that some of the most innovative ideas (especially in non-traditional piece-use) have ceom from the smaller mechs. Once again, you've created (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) a hush fell over the poolroom as GG come boppin in from the street, and when the cuttin was done the only part that wasn't bloody were the soles of the big man's feet. Well he was cut in 'bout a dozen places, and shot in a couple more, and you (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like it in that regard too, I think it is great when you come up with a non-obvious way of using pieces. I wonder what the designers of the pieces think when they see things like this, I bet even they get a surprise at some of the uses (...) (23 years ago, 16-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) of a similar engine design with vectoring plates, but never had time or willpower to actually build it. Oh well. (...) ;-D (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh... Cannon fodder, definitely! ;-) (...) Thanks Brian. (...) I don't like either of those types of mecha because they are so unrealistic. Especially combiner ones, they make me laugh! :-D (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Some more pictures: Communications/sensor array at the back of the head, main thruster with vectoring plates, and 8 automated anti-missile cannons: (URL) armor removed: (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) even though he may be cannon fodder for a heavy mecha (maybe the mechanized forces will use it mostly as a trainer). A nice minimalistic body designed around the cockpit module, and the head is pretty funky. I like it. How about making a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'll spend some time looking at this site. I especially like the detailing on the models and weapons. The backpacks are detailed too! Camo tarps, ammo boxes, thrusters... Thanks Mladen Rob robo2705@hotmail.com (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) build (...) was (...) Vertical One-man Tank for Offense and Maneuvers! ;-D That is what "VOTOMS" means... VOTOMS is an old anime from the 80s IIRC. I've never watched it, but I have wasted a good deal of my precious time looking at VOTOMS (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What is (a) VOTOM? Can you elaborate? Rob robo2705@hotmail.com (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Geordan! (...) Heh, yup, the small torso was the first thing I built! The whole goal was to make something small... (...) Thanks, I really like to adorn mecha heads with sensors, bars, etc. (...) LOL! I will if I have time! And yes, it (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) a (...) don't (...) Thanks Rob! I definitely had Heavy Gear (as well as VOTOMS) in mind when I was building this mecha. (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ahhhhh, so you did decide to post this to your site, but then again, ;-) "Lightly armoured, poorly armed, and terribly slow, the "Raider" is one of the cheapest mecha you can buy!" LoL! :^D I really like all of the weapons and smoke/chaff tubes etc. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) like a mass-produced gear to! I think I like the small size. Rob robo2705@hotmail.com (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) dunno... After looking through some Japanese sites, I got inspired to build a small mecha. The "Raider" isn't incredibly detailed or big in size, so I don't know what you guys (and gals) will think of it. :-D Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've created a dat of a Zoid cockpit (URL) think it's come out quite well. Perhaps someone would like to model a Zoid so it could be connected up :-) I've uploaded the dat as well so your welcome to make any improvements. What it really needs is a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) BTW is that ball shaped object in the gut supposed to be a Minovsky particle levitation device? Oz (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm tellin you why, cause Santa Clause is coming to town! A Horribly Painful Death and A Good Night to all. Awesome MA, wish I could've made it. I was thinkin' of saying somethin' (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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wow! I love this! so smooth, I've never seen anything like this before, very nice! Wow, I'm really amazed, will this tie in to your story? More pics, more pics, more pics! Great job Brian, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *ahem* By the way, does that thing have a leather seat? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Beautiful as always Brian! I like the overall form factor of this Mobile Armor very much. The head and arms are especially elegant. I like all the shapes that are going on everywhere. And I'll just echo the comments of others. Red + Dark Grey = Nice (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Telling us about it doesn't help much. Get a camera for Xmas ;-) (...) Thanks. I sort of made this spontaneously. I was starting to ponder rebuilding Zero One, then I had a vision. The Cardinal arose from a pile of red wing plates and formed (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Your space lanes remain secure, admiral. "K" (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You have to pace yourself, don't try to take in too much mecha at one sitting ;-) "K" (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) influenced by the same things I was in the mecha universe. (...) Thanks. Dark gray and red have a similar luminance or something; they don't clash. The human eye just likes the combination. And I tried to give the impression of thick red armor (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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To answer multiple questions at once... These are some design influences: "Alpha-Azieru" (URL) Ziel" (URL) wanted to make something that looked like it came from the same family of mega mecha, rather than replicate the details of any one in (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yet another massive work of art. Initially reminded me of this: (URL) it got me thinking about the Emerald Weapon from FF7. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It depends, what specs are you looking for? A good 1.3-1.6 megapixel camera is down to *below* $200 in a lot of places. Mine is only 0.8, but it works well if I have a tripod to hold it steady...(The 1.3 mega- pixel machine, btw, was a (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Be cautios! That foot looks very small for the mech you have. The problem with 2+ footers (out of personal experience) is that you can not afford for them to fall. It is not that I mind putting the whole thing back together, but the energy (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nice, nice, nice! But didn't you mean, Neue Ziel, Version 2, now in read? (URL) have much better pictures of the Neue Ziel on my hardisk but I have no idea were I got them from :( (...) opponents (and their I-Field generators)? (...) but why (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm not worthy. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh man! I uh, I uh, I uh, I'll be back when I catch my breath. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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