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Greetings all. Long time no post for me. I'm desinging the latest Swarmic creature and I saw all the stuff on how to make joints stiffer by inserting tubing and wire and such into them. I was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to make this (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey there Dave!The stinger looks Good with the wasp like spike thingies all over it and I like the big gun on the transformer! Keep it up! Tim Newbie! (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think $500 to $600 would be a hard sell, but what I might do is gather enough parts to make a handful of this set, and put them up on ebay to see what people are willing to pay for them. I would set a high enough reserve so as not to lose (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! I'm not paying attention! I like the way you used many of the parts on the Stinger. The Fei model is very nice. I'm still trying to determine exactly how the skirt is done, really cool, All sorts of nice details. Now, when I look at your (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You must be new to lugnet and brickshelf because there are a lot of people better than me...but i am grateful nonetheless. Thanx (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow...All of those models are simply stunning. The megatron is very VERY well done. I think Starscream would be fun one to do but even cooler would be cyclonus. Optimus is cool and all but there have been many version of him already created and it'd (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Has anyone played this? It looks like just the right level of easy and silly to be a lot of fun! (URL) cool microscale mechs! ++Lar (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.build.mecha)
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wow! these models are fantastic! you have truly obtained the feel for japanese anime mecha and, may i add, a wonderful insight into the female anatomy (fatalle/fei yen). i love the organic shape of the stinger: it has a very aesthetic form to it (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ask you for help whenever I need it.I think you are good at this. Am I right? And I want to build some Lego similar to yours. Specially your Batman Beyond and Metroid Prime. Noah (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You are right! Life is LEGO!!!!!!! Noah (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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All I can say is WOW! Amazing! Love it! As a Transformers big fan all I can suggest that your contest will be Transformers made from LEGO bricks Yaron "Webrain" Dori (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Thomas Jr. writes: <snip> (...) The timing might be right for such a venture. Right now, Takara offers a few original Generation 1 Transformers for sale over the internet, and those have been selling like hotcakes. They (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dave it's great to see you back at it! These mecha are really awesome... congrats! (...) This mecha is sweet, it looks fantastic, it's smooth, clean, very well executed. There is so much intricate snot you packed in there, awesome. I love that head (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Glad you like it Chris, I am starting to lean towards Optimus too. He shouldn't be too tough to build, being color friendly to my collection (I have plenty of red, and should have enough blue and white/gray). I should even be able to keep Megatron (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Dave, Megatron is pretty solid, the legs aren't all brick, but most of the rest is. When building I wasn't conciously trying to lighten him, I tend to build more for strength and rigidity than for weight concerns. I've been toying with the (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Thomas Jr. writes: <snip> As usual, you've created some wonderful masterpieces. Megatron, whoa, what can I say?!? Very nice! I recently have been really getting back into Transformers, with the Dreamwave comics (the new (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey you've got competition. Check brickshelf, somebody built a megatron! It doesn't seem to transform, but still wow. You guys need to get those models together for a battle, with trans yellow mace on megatron and a trans orange ax on optimus. (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow i thought fatelle was good but then I see your Megatron. That is awesome. And your other mechs are incredibly unique. I didn't know someone who isn't Japanese could make a mech out of lego's that unique.-Semaj (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Sorry, I messed up the URL for Fei Yen, it's supposed to be: www.brickshelf.com/g...cha/FeiYen -David Thomas Jr. (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Dave- no real comments on which transformer to work on next, but I have to point out that Megatron is a mighty fine brick rendition! My lone question would be: is it solid brick or did you decide to make it as hollow (light) as possible? Keep up (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I finally got around to uploading images of Fei Yen, and I took some pics of my 2 most recent designs and uploaded them as well. One is based on a Five Star Stories design, I call it Stinger, because it looks kind of wasp like. The other is a (...) (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(URL) The Shipyard - (URL) The Moonbase Project - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hmmm.... Maybe you should take a rest Semaj... I can smell the braincells burning! ;^) Terry (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Social Life? What....What's that? Life is Lego. Must build.... Semaj (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi All, Wasn't sure if this was the best question for Star Wars, Military, or Mecha folks. I'm interested in building the fighter jet and mecha models on the back of the 7163 box. Has anyone attempted this? I could probably duplicate the sections (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I wasn't going to say it, but yes, "a little bit picky!" I don't mind the comments, I know I couldn't do it better than it is. That's why it's built that way. But as I said, any comment is appreciated. (...) Ok, guys, calm down, I am going to (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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wow, i'm so glad i got to post in this newsgroup. you guys are really nice to us neophites. it just encourages me to stick w/my new hobby. before i actually got back into lego, i did some mecha scale modeling (mostly gundam models). i was really (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks for the constructive criticizm. i totally agree with you. the legs are a bit stumpy and also have very little articulation. the whole mecha, imo, looks more like a mech than a mecha. that is to say, it looks more mechanical than organic. my (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sheesh! a little bit picky! Oh well That dude rocks man. I have never seen an Optimus as good as this one! I will agree with Jesse that it would be cool to have the trailer! out Tony Knaak (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome to the group Jason, This little lugnet neighborhood seems to growing quite nicely lately! This is your first mecha? That sure is alot better than my first one! Better then about my tenth one too! The color looks good even though you were not (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tobbe! I figure I need each leg to preform two functions, Side to side swing and lift. So each leg will have two drive trains, for a total of 12 drive systems. Each drive train may require more than one motor. So a minimum of 12 more motors are (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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nice job newbie! no i am just kidding my only beef is the problem that we all have...the legs the seem a bit stumpy, not an unusual occurence with first timers, (just check out any of my stuff in th mecha compendium, under bluedragons mecha) so you (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! Can't wait to see the legs. How many motors do you plan for and what do you use for power? (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I got Spine Spin! (URL) 7 begin Upper Leg Hex Truss. Jamocklaquat Brickshelf Gallery (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Welcome, Beefy design! Like it! Let the Mecha Madness begin. e (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks for the praise. the mecha i am currently working on is based on the gundam mobile suit, but is my own design. granted, it does contain a couple ideas i got from others (gla gla's minifig arms for hands, of course, and sun yun's zaku (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is one mean mecha... rocket launchers on the legs, a chain gun and flame thrower on the arms..i like the way it's shoulders are the most. You have got to make more mechs dude. (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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greetings and salutations everyone! i've been a big fan of mecha for the last couple of years and became readdicted to lego 3 years ago. when i saw your newsgroups i believe i've found my home. i am currently working on my next mecha, but i wanted (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In the name of vector sigma I've never seen something so cool. F***ing amazing. Makes me sad though, I had planned on someday trying to make optimus, but not like that, god no. That's amazing. I love it. I want to steal it. I might try to make a (...) (22 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Greetings! I've had a lot of time to kill this month while looking for a new job (anyone need a slightly used Mac programmer?), so I thought I'd finally post a few shots of some MOCs I've built. I've been haunting the newsgroups for years and (...) (22 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanx ..I do know that Todd Trotter and Joel Jacobsen made some excellent minifig cyclones if anyone knows of any others I'd love to see them. (22 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmm, I never thought that someone could build an Optimus Prime as nice as that one but I do have to tell you about some slight errors in construction. (After all, you said that comments were welcome, or something like that.) The first problem (...) (22 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, Scott, it's not that I don't want to, believe me, but it's very complex and very bulky. I couldn't have plans for that unless I unbuilt it step by step and then, I am not sure I could rebuild it exactly the same! Try building it your own (...) (22 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude I must be goig blind, I didn't see this post at all! Sorry James! That's a nice bit of transformation! I have seen only one other cyclone for a minifig, but it didn't transform like this! I think the guy that did it is in Jon Palmer's LUG (...) (22 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh my gosh!! I am amazed! It looked great at the semi, then you made him transform!! It's incredible! Is there anyway you could be talked into posting plans for that? I would LOVE to be able to build that! Keep up the great work! Scott (22 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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:) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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James, those are some worthy MOCs to make, good luck! That stands for: Please Let Me Know What You Think. e (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for replying i didn't think anyone liked it! I'm working on the interior of my otana and exterior. I have a list of things I want to make Teknoman Zeta Guyver Gundam( make one of em everyone else does) Minifig Ironman Azrael Predator(probably (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You completed it! All I can say is ...Whoa!!!!! That Optimus is a work of art it's so beautiful I can feel my eyes tearing up. They should enter you in the mecha hall of fame just for that. -James (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey my man Tobbe! (...) Bling Bling! Whoo Hooo! (...) I've been wanting to share that set up with you. (...) Nawww dude, All that Blue Lego came from the Old Praying Mantis. I did however plead my case to Cindy about running out of Blue Plates and (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey AB! (...) Ha! Thanks! Sometimes the work can get tedious not boring but hard, then I just step back and look at the whole thing and I get recharged again. It's (almost) Alive!!! (...) I'm looking forward to working on the lower spine segment and (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Cool, I like Technic fig stuff. That's a tough one to build and you made it well. What are you making next? Legomaster (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh, hey your welcome, I am a beliver in following your dreams. It was very cool to read your .txt doc and see that you had a dream to follow. Great I'm glad you visit my site. Continue to build what you dream of and I have no doubt that you will (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (URL) that thing is turning WILD! (...) Clever! (...) Hey, you have waaay to big LEGO budget :) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Gil, A conth or two ago I actually didn't have red stored in my big parts storage bins/drawers, cause I never was a fan of red as a colour. But for some reason I decided to assimiliate it back into my 'in use' collection and I realised just (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Tony, glad you liked it, Zac (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey, a compliment from you makes it all worthwhile. I have visited your website often and I hope I'll someday be able to create some robots half as complex as yours. Thank you for your compliment Legomaster ! Terry (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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for some reason I can't help but imagine this thing being built by Casanova Frankenstein... "...I haff created, a Beautiful machine..." ;) seriously, that is an absolutely amazing creation. I want one, even though I would probably run screaming in (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, I snapped some more gooder mo betta Jama-rama spine pix: Overall (URL) Loop'd-Loo - Mechanical Spine Cam Actuation - (URL) Eye Lights by John Barnes' hitechnicstuff.com (Thank You!!!) (URL) Duty Worm Table (URL) High RPM 9V Motors are (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hey that's great! Not only is it nice to see that you got to complete a Creation that you have always wanted to make, but it's a good one at that! Very nice, that thing is huge! the head is quite nice and the whole model has a clean look to it. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm very happy to show you my latest MOC, the famous Autobot Commandr Optimus Prime from the first generation of Transformers. The Brickshelf gallery should soon be public, but until then, here are some links to the pics I'm hosting on my website. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture) !
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Hello all- Just announcing the New AMX-17 Sniper Unit Mod. A mod of the old AMX-17, it has been fun building. I added new features I wanted before, as well as fixing old problems. Since it is a mod, I doubt it qualifies for Mechastruct, but if Tony (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude that is awesome! It's up on Mechastruct! (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Gotta love the red and black...just makes any MOC sing. Doesn't hurt that the design itself is a winner as well. Great stuff Zac. As I believe I've commented on before, your comprehensive back-details of technology used across your designs make them (...) (22 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks, Eric - I'm glad you liked it and my site. Zac (22 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oh man-- definition of "Large and in charge!" I'm ascared! Eric, I'm stunned-- how big is it (measured in pint glasses)? The tiny details really make it, you know, but to see the whole Jamo is a stunner! stuart (22 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow Zac, that's really cool, and your Web-Site Rocks too! Good Luck! Legomaster (22 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi all, Here is the latest BattleSpace mech, which I'm also entering into the Mechastruct contest. Name: Avenger class Hypermech Size: Dead on 8 inches - Tony can decide which category it enters Info: www.ozbricks.com/bat...venger.htm Enjoy and (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 5 Sneak Peak - Spine Segment 1
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Thanks T! The funny thing is the Taps were on and if I turned on the Spine motor Jama's back would push the Taps on and the suds would flow! (...) Samuel Adams! or like we like to say Shammy A's! (...) I spent the weekend working on a Superduty worm (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. Try Pistco/Dacta if you're in the US, they still sell them. (...) It's linked on the page in the beginning :) Here's the link to save you the trouble: (URL) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This one is up too. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well Holy frikin' cow! you sure went all out! Your entries are up on the site if you want to browse... (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Cool Guntank man! Nice treads, I wish I could get my hands on some of those! For not really knowing much about this mobile suit, you sure did a nice job. You say you built it off a model, do you have a link to these pics you built from? Finally, the (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is a good pic e! I didn't know that the Jama was fond of Amstile (sp?). Anyways I think that what brand it is! Seriously though, The Jama is really coming together nicely. A side twist too would be neat, but like you said it may not be (...) (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ah, of course :) (...) ROFL! (...) No need to ship stuff, just upload to Brickshelf and I'll download it (got a great connection at work and a good one at home - that is if your connection is up to it, no need to make long clips though. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 26-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello All- another entry already, I like this contest thingy. Anyway, here's for the Ugliest Color Scheme category. Believe me, this is a real eyesore. I tried to use every non-clear lego color but dark blue. (No WAY am I scrapping the Slave One for (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ya, on one of the origial Gundam episodes there is a Battle Tank / Gundam thingie just like that, kinda. e (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nawww dude, The main pivot bearing consists of two Technic Turntables. No axles take any direct weight. I'll snaps some pix and add them to the Jama BS Gallery Soon. (...) Yes, Slow but functional, put it like this, I start up the Jama in the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, better be careful not to snap Technic axles wile bowing! (...) Worm gears add a lot of friction in a geartrain, still they prove valuable at holding stuff in place. (...) Okay, sit, good Eric :) (...) need a lot of gearing down to move (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Treads rock, to bad they are so hard/expensive to come by today though. I've still to find someone who sells Pitsco/Dacta stuff in Sweden and still they cost a lot! I'm not into bricklink either. Ah well. Thumbs up from THE Legomaster is top (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Mechastruct Entries: Sentinel, Commando, Bushmaster
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Hello All- Well, it turns out I can use my comp this weekend after all. ;) So, I promptly decided to end the 'Suspense' (yeah, right) and deliver the goods. Unfortunately, the Brickshelf folders aren't moderated yet, so you will have to wait to see (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh! I like it! Super cool are the treads, gotta love tank treads when done right! The Guns are way cool and I like the way you made them. The red rotary phone slopes are always fun! (URL) Arm guns are really neat looking. Good MOC!!! Justice to the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 5 Sneak Peak - Spine Segment 1
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Hey Mr. Muri! I'm sure it will be taller bigger and alot more functional then the Gomgile which stands at 37 inches. So with that as a guage, I think 4ft. evan will probably be the final height. Just think, the entire upper body pivots using just (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - Mission 5 Sneak Peak - Spine Segment 1
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Man Eric, that is looking sweeeeet! How tall do you expect the finished piece to be? Greg "Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@cs.com> wrote in message news:H4J29s.8zM@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi! My version of the RX-75 Guntank: (URL) /Tobbe #1793 (URL) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Out on the Town, Jama can now take a bow. (URL) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Still On
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Ah man don't tease me! I wanna see! I'll be waiting! out (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice Dr. Evil laugh Geordan! SCOTTY DON'T! out (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Curt! Sorry for the reply delay, school, laziness, you know the drill. Anyways, I will be happy to enter your Phalanx, it's eligible now though! I just need to know which catagory you want your mecha in. Alright! out (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Still On
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(...) Don't worry, Knaakster. I have 3 entries awaiting uploading, but not till Tuesday, unfortunately. One is my promised BFG entry,a nd it is better than expected. More to come..... Ryan Wilhelm (URL) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Sweet Lego Gundams (Must-See!)
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Hey All- While browsing thru brickshelf, I came upon these... (URL) is DEFINATELY what I want for Christmas. I like how he uses pieces, especially on the Deathscythe, which happens to be my fave Gundam, too. When my mechs come apart some day, you (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, I think you are talking about Stereolithography (SLA). A company called 3D Systems makes this particular system. Unfortunately, the polymer they use costs several hundred dollars per gallon and I'm pretty sure the material is not really safe. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) We have a rapid prototyper at school. The models that come out of the machine are much less durable, have much lower tolerances, take much longer to manufacture, and are much more expensive than any molded part. It's called a prototyper (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Pretty cool huh, I beleive the technique is called Laser Lithography. I once contacted a company in Florida that has one of these connected to a 3D Scanner. Simular to when an Actor's head or face is scanned and then manipulated in a computer. Then (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I am sitting here, watching TLC, and i see this thing called a rapid prototyper. It, apperently, can create anything that you can 3-D model onto the computer, and churn out an unlimited number of them as long as there is enough power and this clear, (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Fully Transformable Robotech Cyclone
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Had the urge to make the Robotech Cyclone. Hope you guys like it. This is just a standard issue Cyclone armor. When I have time I will make all the characters and their armor like Joel and Todd did. They were a great source of inspiration. I could (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Still On
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I'm building! (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, I was wondering if I could enter my Phalanx Mech ((URL) in your contest. It was built after the contest was announced (see date on the lugnet post), but I didn't announce it as a contest entry. Is it still eligible for entry? Thanks, (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello! I just wanted to remind everyone that the Mechastruct Contest is still on! I hope you guys are building some great mecha out there! If you haven't heard about the Mechastruct contest or you wish to read the rules, check out the official site: (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: My new Mecha: Saber
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Well, got to see your pics, and I just had a complete deja vu (sp?) experience! Your saber looks just like one of my OLD mechas. Not exactly the same granted, your torso is way better! Anywho, I like what you have done, the colors go well and it (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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