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(...) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Hehe! I love the pic of the Azure kicking butt! ~Mark (...) pictures of (...) plane: (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Lol, thanks Tom! I also have it looping in the corner of my screen, but I have already been staring at this thing since Sunday afternoon. I usually create these rotating files for my own entertainment, but I'm glad other people like them too. As for (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I just thought I'd see what this group was up to, and of course I see Pat J is here too... never a disappointment. Awesome! Excellent inspiration! Now more than ever, I've got to try my hand at building one of these things. BTW, right now I've (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice mechs, and that sea plane is awesome. Very nice design! Any plans to fill out the wings, or are you going to leave them in the technic-outline style? pat J (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Sure. I'm putting a mecha page together to show off some of the variants of this design as well as a new large bipedal tank. I'll post the dat to that page and post it to cad.models soon. The file is made up of lots of sub files so maybe I should (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Pat, it looks amazing! I loved it when I first saw it, and my opinions of it have only gotten better! Do you have the .dat file available anywhere? I'd love to try putting one of these together ... Anyway, keep it up! shaun (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great banner, Mark! I love it! shaun (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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After months without a real update, I finally made myself take new pictures of my models. I created two new mechs, Crimson (2 URLs) also updated some pictures of a spaceship: Mach VII Redbird (URL) a little something different, take a look at me (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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...I wish we had gotten more pics, but here's two versions of a battle report from our March Brikwars game for WAMALUG :-) (URL) (click on the battle report for Atrius). (posting it to the site even as I send this) ...you can go back to ignoring me (...) (25 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) Mladen, I do think you've "got it", something I'm still trying to do. Very good model! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, I figure that, since mecha represent a tech level higher than our own, IR technology would also be subject to that improvement. If the mecha creates the levels of heat you describe, then the dissipating vanes would still give off enough heat (...) (25 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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<DROOL> That is sooo coooooool, Pat, can't wait to see what else you got up your sleeve. BTW when I first saw you mecha I didn't know whether it was humanoid mecha or more like a Madcat from _BattleTech_. Anyway, I think it looks like a bit of both! (...) (25 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) on my LDraw skills, but I'm getting better little by little. Great movie! ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I have created a rotating avi file of my first mech design. It is a rather large file (1490KB) so beware. LMKWYT! (URL) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Of course, Mark. It is intended to infiltrate a base/facility/wareho.../whatever, shoot everything in sight, and still be able to come out alive. That's why it has such a variety of weapons, lasers and SRM3 for troops/light vehicles, auto-cannon for (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) My mech isn't new, but it fits the criteria: (URL) the X-oid Mech) --Bram Bram Lambrecht.........Br...L@JUNO.com (URL) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ack! I meant to say, I will notify the fine people on lugnet.mecha !!!! DOH! Sorry. ~M (...) I (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Everyone, Alan Gerber emailed me with the notice that I won the Freaky-Big-Mecha-Tha...On-Its-Own contest a couple weeks ago. (Probably with the one vote I gave myself :^) ) I took inspiration from this and created an ad banner for (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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No. Go build something. ~Mark (...) USER GROUP! (...) mecha user (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The big ol' heat dissipating vanes on its back would make it very noticeable on infrared... but Mladen never said it was a "stealth" mecha. Stealth mecha generally dont pack gobs of "ka-boom" :^) I get the impression that this is a (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Dan, very good observation too... But aren't the engines/fuel tanks on the Kodiak from _Heavy Gear_ exposed too? Oh well, you got me! *And there hydrogen too, so imagine how well they would blow up, hehehe! (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I AM THE 500TH PERSON TO WRITE A MESSAGE IN THE MECHA USER GROUP! I feel honored.... ::under his breath:: do I get a prize or something? ;-) I remember back-in-da-day, when there were only 23 posts on the mecha user group... now look at it! I'm (...) (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) that could be hit during a side attack. Other than that it is invicible. Dan (25 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Ben, I hope everyone realizes the auto-cannon is the long tube on the right arm. I first the built the foot for this mecha, and since I didn't wanna copy you, Ben, I put the toes backward, and made the into heels. The I built the rest of the (...) (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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in article Fu4A7y.ww@lugnet.com, Mladen Pejic at milovan@netcom.ca wrote on 5/5/00 8:43 PM: (...) Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks ya'll! Yeah, the mecha's detail is kinda hard to see, but I guess that's a sign of complex building methods. ;-) I'm sorry Pat, I don't wanna do any more pics, too tired. ;-) I do however highly recommend downloading L3Lab and downloading my (...) (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice Mladen! Good close up shots. I'd like to see it from the front too. Pat J (...) (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hee hee... the LEGO Maniac. Great mech, too. (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) go check it out if you wanna! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (25 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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in article Ftzxxz.JwJ@lugnet.com, Mark Sandlin at sandlin@nwlink.com wrote on 5/3/00 12:27 PM: (...) Check out: (URL) at Front Mission 2 and Front Mission 3 for some other pics of these mecha. Be aware the Front Mission 3 mecha are action figures (...) (25 years ago, 4-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Those are high intensity flame throwers. They redirect waste fuel and heat from the reactor and spew it out all over unfortunate enemy soldiers. These mechas run very hot, and need to dissipate heat. I liked this method of heat dissipation as it (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Cool looking stuff. That one with the big gun reminds me of one of my favorite Macross Mechs. pat J (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Man, those are sweet. You gotta browse around to see them, and unfortunately there aren't a lot of pics you can download for later reference, but definitely some cool designs. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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By the way, you have to follow this path: Front Mission 3 --> Features --> Customization Unfortunately, the screen pics are a bit simplified. If you really want to see the mecha, you should try to find pictures of the toys. I'll report back if I (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Buy extras. :^) I just bought my second X-wing set this week. I just love the new Star Wars parts... lots of good parts. I finished a new mecha last night. Turns out I have a wealth of red slopes, so I decided to build a red mecha with black and (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, I've just tried to build a Mech and dismantled it again because it was tat compared to yours. I've done another one now, a sort of cross between the PatLabor Mobile Police Suits and Marvel's Transformers. You can have a look, just as (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) reminds (...) it (...) Looks great. Reminds me of teh Rifleman from Mechwarrior. One question. What are those two 1x1 cylinders under the cockpit, antipersonal weapons, sensors, or something totally different? Rob Drechsel (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Jason, you are too kind. I'm designing the cad version of the walker now, so stay tuned for some cool renderings. Pat J (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) That Mecha is outstanding! Congratulations. I can't believe that is your first attempt. Sets a new standard for everyone else to follow. JJ. (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oops! [1] - Robotech term for a Veritech in a state between battroid and jet modes, with the arms out and lower leg sections down on the ground. (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build)
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I finially finished modeling everything movable of my transformable fighter. So far it has only been seen in jet mode, but now it can be seen in guardian [1] and mecha/robot mode, along with its sword! I have rendered a bunch of images today in (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build) !
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I just finished up my second and best mech I've ever built: (URL) decided to ditch the female mech with hair idea, so this is the heavily modified version of the mech I was talking about earlier. Please LMKWYT! Greg Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the center link, and now you've got two long "dreadlocks". I've done this on a mech I built a while ago, and it works fairly well. -Chris (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (can't remember who) use them on the head of a wasp to great effect. Good luck. (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've been experimenting with different mech shapes and I've decided that I am going to build a female mech. I have the head already built and I thought it would look a lot better with hair. I tried using hinges and 1xX plates, but the head is too (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Aw, jeez. How do these guys do it? Must have something to do with being immersed in the culture. ~Mark (...) Mech". (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (BTW) (URL)It looks great. Yeah, no kidding! :-, Ow, ow, ow that's good. It hurts. We *definitely* gotta get Kunimasa onto LDraw! ;-) (...) I'm looking forward to it. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was just looking through this site and noticed there is a new "Heavy Mech". It looks great. Hopefully I'll get pictures of my mech stuff up soon. sun (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, that depends on how much weight you have on those ThrowBots parts... ;^) My Enforcer barely stands up straight. (...) (Imagining Enforcer tipping over on head) Hmm... I don't think I'll try that. ~Mark (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks. Another cool aspect about building mechs with Throwbot limbs is stability. All of my anthropoid mechs built with Slizer elements are stable enough to stand on one foot if you can believe it. C-ya, Todd (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I like how your mecha all seem to be very no-nonsense and technical-looking. The ThrowBots parts also add greatly to the poseability. I like the shoulder cannon :^) I'm going to have to get cracking on a new mecha. Dave Jr. has got me interested in (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Check out the "Sasquatch" in the U.E.S.F. Heavy Mech section. Some jpegs may not load but at least 10 jpegs will. See it at (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Just thought I'd let you guys know if you haven't already see it, but at Ken Tucky Works, (URL) , when you go to the bottom of the page, there is a new guest section with some near-perfect renditions of some Gundam mechs. He also has a new mech, the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No problemo muchacho! Can't wait to see some more pics! P.S.: Gotta love your Blacktron Page! ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jeremy H. Sproat writes: Thanks Sproat! More below.... (...) see (...) Yeah the powder burns were unintended but very cool. Sometimes the best aspects of a model are completely accidental. I'll get some more pictures of the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) reminds (...) Good golly. Pat, this rocks. I'd definitely call it a mecha. I'd love to see some pics showing the leg articulation. And that's cool how you used the coloration on the X-Wing nose piece to simulate powder burns from the guns! :-, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Ahhhh, yes. I meant AT-ST not AT-AT. But I figure everyone will know what I meant. Thanks Nick! (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Ahhhh, yes. I meant AT-ST not AT-AT. But I figure everyone will no what I meant. Thanks Nick! (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) reminds (...) Wow, it reminds me more of an AT-ST than an AT-AT, but extremely cool nontheless! The spaceship you made is also very cool... gotta love the defensive and engine details. I recently made a mecha that resembles your mecha crossed (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I just uploaded some images of my first mecha model. It is not like most of the mecha designs out there so i refer to it as a walker. The thing it reminds me most of is an AT-AT though there isn't really much of a resemblence. The model is highly (...) (25 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Mark, To answer your questions: 1) Nope, they don't fall apart at the shoulders too easily. I have problems with the feet falling off sometimes, but I haven't found a really good way of getting full posability out of the ankles any other way (and (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Hi Dave, Your mecha are beautiful as always, but I have a couple of questions: 1) Doesn't the use of a single peg at the shoulder make your mecha difficult to pose? It seems like they'd fall apart if you try to extend the arm forward. Do you use the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Glad to help out. Let's see some of your stuff. If you've got some pics, you can email them to me, I'd like to see what you've got. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well Dave, you described it just fine for me. Now that you explained it and knowing what to look for, I have a better understanding of your joint design! Your idea is very simplistic and no where near what I had come up with. My joints, (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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I have a tough time describing the parts I use, but I'll give it a whirl. I've found the best hip joints are the black technic peg hinges. They consist of 2 parts, on one end of each part is a half technic peg and the other is a 3 or 2 finger hinge. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) I have to admit Dave that your designs have be an inspriration to me in building my on mecha. Over Easter weekend, I took some time to start working on different types of hands, feet and especially the joints. I was wondering if you would care (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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THE best? Well, that's saying a lot, thanks. I think Karim's transforming Dragon mech is still the best Lego mecha I've seen. My two latest are probably the best Gundam-ish mecha anyone's built to date IMO. BTW, I'm going to be posting some windows (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Thanks Pat, I built the Saidin Mecha first, and it was by far my best micro-fig scale mecha to date. I recently tore apart all my other stuff (X-wing, B-wing, most of my VO mechs), and I decided to try another mecha in the same vein as the Saidin. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Thanks. Actually, several of the mecha on my site are directly modeled from Virtual On Cyber Troopers, the Temjin, Fei Yen, Dorkas, Viper II, and Bal Bas Bow. The Golden and Silhouette are inspired by VO, but not directly modeled after any specific (...) (25 years ago, 24-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh my... Those are THE best mechs I've ever seen! Talk about heavy duty inspiration! I am also really liking the other mechs on that page as well, especially the "Dorkas." Greg Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Awesome as ever Dave. I really like the grey and red color scheme. It took me a few moments to catalog all of the differences in the two models and as a result I noticed a lot of details i might not have seen otherwise. Pat J P.S. I'll be posting (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Wow. That mecha is JUST SO COOL! I love the kegs, they look great. Excelent design. My only gripe is the lack of weapons, but from what I see from your other models, you focus more on The model itself. By the way- golden is a really good one too. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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Check out my two newest Mecha designs, the MS-001 Saidin, and the MS-002 Reaper. Go to (URL) on models: 00321 and 00419 -Dave Jr. Master Grade Lego Models (25 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks! Gundam was an inspiration, as was Karim Nassar's and Ben Vaughan's mecha (from which I borrowed ideas). However, most people seem to agree that the head looks like Optimus Prime. ;) (...) I decided to go with Kodotai. I think it sounds (...) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice Mecha. It looks a lot like one of the Gundam Mobile Suits from Gundam Wing (especally the sword). I'm just a beginner though;-) Dan P.S. The name should be something scary in Latin like Deus Ex Machina or Hades (I know thats not latin) (...) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great mech. I like the face, it reminds me a lot of Optimus Prime. I have some of those pieces that you've used for the "mouth" laying around wondering what to do with them, well now I know. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay. Alan (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool mecha, and great, clear, photos, especially: (URL) camera did you use? (I'm sort of looking for a digital camera) --Bram (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.publish)
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(...) That's a given! :) My will fall over, guarenteed, if its rocket pack is attached. :) (...) Thanks! I went with green because it is my favorite color. :) Jeff (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) k. :) (...) Oh yeah, well mine's bigger (freaky-bigger?) and more-unstable-er. Especially if I attach the MT-5 to its back ;^) Nice green parts, though. The head has an interesting shape, and I like the way the green and black contrast on the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hehe... thanks. ~Mark (...) ek (...) k award.(at (...) site if you (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's always difficult to say when you can't see the kanji for something. I know that 'ryu' can translate as dragon, though, so you're at least half right... J (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...We kept calling it Optimus Prime tho :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) #160 (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...Hey! We almost took it down with pistols! :-) (instead we enraged the pilot and he proceeded to slaughter us :-) (...) ...Hmmmm... u should do a write up of the battle for Jain's (wildlink.com/lego/jain), I'll do a write up too could be fun (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) nieces (...) Ahh, forgive my Brain Fart. It's been a while since I played FFV. -Chris (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the praise! Hopefully, I'll get it done by this weekend. My nieces are coming to visit, though, so I may not be able to. :( (...) Actually, Kodotai (sometimes spelled Koudoutai) means "Zodiac". :) Shinryuu is what I'm wondering (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice! I like the use of the green elements; not something you see much of in mechs. You're right, though. You need to build up the thighs and hide those throwbot joints on the hips better. I was also impressed with the head of the mech. The way (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well, my mecha was unleashed upon the unsuspecting troopers of Stephen Roberts in the first Wamalug Brickwars event on Saturday, and proceeded to slaughter them mercilessly! :) Anyway, a few pics can be found here: (URL) It still needs a little bit (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Ouch! I'm sorry Patrick I shouldn't have said it's pathetic, I mean for me it would seem weird, because I try (although not that well) to be kinda, sorta MODEST! I'm sorry, I take it back... Peace out! (...) from (...) for (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Okay... you're site has been nominated for the Freaky-Big-Mecha-Tha...f-The-Week award.(at (URL) ) Now vote for your site if you want the award. Alan (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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LOL! I'll nominate you, but if I remember corectly I nominated myself. I never stopped to think that it was pathetic, which it is of course. But, if/when you win it is all justified. Pat J (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'd like to nominate myself for Freaky-Big-Mecha-Tha...f-The-Week Because I'm pathetic. ~Mark (...) would be (...) be the (...) NUDGE>! (...) Site of (...) (URL) (...) Judging from (...) good time for (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sounds fun... although we may want to get some folks from over at lugnet.space to help us out with the voting, since there seem to be about 5 of us here who post regularly. :^) So who wants to volunteer for hosting? ~Mark (...) Judging from (...) (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) from back home. (As well as my Enforcer mecha) My mom UPS'd it to me last week. I expect it will get here before the weekend, at which point I will set about building all sorts of stuff. I don't know if I'll have anything by this weekend, but (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You're too kind Pat! I would certainly enter such a contest, if you were willing to organize it. Speaking of quality model, a Cool LEGO Site Of The Week nomination would be swell too <nudge, nudge>, boy would I like a NOMINATION, that would be the (...) (25 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice work Mladen! You're site is enormous with quality models! Judging from the amount of high quality mecha MOCs being shown it might be a good time for a Mecha design contest! I don't have any real interest in running it, but I would love to see (...) (25 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks a lot Jeremy (and Mark, and Bram)! My favourite addition to this mecha was the stunstick, which is standard issue equipment for the Police Labors (i.e. Mecha) in _Patlabor_, I just wanted to through that obscure piece of info to ya'll! I'm (...) (25 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I thought about downloading one of those, but I've yet to do so. Maybe this week sometime. ~M (...) inside (...) see the (...) might do (...) see how it is (...) mecha (...) (25 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...Whoa... those arthropods are cool! :-) I like the use of the 3 blade rotor thingie as the basis for the teirachnid! Excellent symetry there. ...And the reversed 1x1 cylinder with fins as the thruster vectors is a great idea... will have to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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