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(...) Thanks! Yeah, I know about the playing thing. I'm always picturing myself stomping around in my mechs. Thank God for Mechwarrior games... Mark (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No plans at this time. Er, what's an Archangel? (...) Are you kidding? As soon as I figure out what an Archangel is I'm copyrithting the mother. Bwwhahahahhaa. Dude, knock yourself out. I rarely try to copy anything directly. I take a certain (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Outstanding. I especially like the hair and collar. Good job with the picture editing. -Andrew (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Now those are some guns! That is one cool mech I wish I could chose it to play on mechassault. It gives the impression of great speed and power. This is turning out to be one good contest every entry is good. -Semaj (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey All- I was just reading the highlighted stuff recently, when I came across the Brickswest stuff. Unfortunately, I cannot attend/display this year, although I'd LOVE too, because my dad isn't all that sold on a whole weekend of Lego in southern (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow. Wow. Amazing as usual. I really like those chain guns. They are soooo cool. This storyline-with-models thing is awesome too! A few quick questions- * Are you going to do an Archangel? * If you do an Archangel, would it be ok if I did my (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, that's what I shoot for. Big stompa mechs! Extra shooty! (...) A little of both actually. I think (mind you no-one's made a fusion/fission powered battlemech yet so I don't know) that the thing should have some kind of reactor. In DW's (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ah, ha. Now that I'm home I can take mesurments! Dragonwolf is, 18" tall, from table top to top of back spines 33" long, from tail tip to nose 17" wide, from chain gun to chain gun (it'd be wider if you splayed out the two guns.) Mark (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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you have got to be kidding! that thing is huge! what a behemoth! I like the miniguns and the power plant the best. speaking of the engine, do you choose parts that are more cosmetic to the engine look, or do you actually build it as if each part (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks for the compliment, tim. the rifles are a little classic in shape, but my favorite thing about them is that they can be mounted on the backpack. as for the shapes, that took me the longest to get right. i have no idea what my next mecha will (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Mark I was about to jump offline, I'm glad I caught you. Could you please tell me - us, the exact height of this monster? It really looks huge! e P.S. True the story bit helps, then all sorts of ideas pop up. cool. (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Those are great Dave! I love the transformer air that you gave them! the heads especially! (...) I hope lego takes up this invauluble opportunity! Keep it up Dave! Tim (newbie...sorta...) snip (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey there jason! I saw this yesterday but only got around to replying today! I like the twin rifles on that new beast and the shapes that you got going are excellent! I can't wait tosee what you do next! (...) snip (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Eric, seeing if I can get a few other ideas done in time perhaps there shall be a part three, starring Bison. Of course I haven't even started it yet soo. You know this story idea is sort of self perpetuating. I want to keep the story going, (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mecha for the BW2003 Pavillion Display at Legoland Carlsbad: Name: #of Mecha, Mecha related MOCs. URL or Gallery Eric Sophie 10 Mecha www.mylegomaster.com K Sending 1 Mech - MS 06 (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pedro, I actually make a point of making non-violent Mecha, Biomechanoids that explore and collect information from the far reaches of the Universe. I belive in a time when we learn to master this technology, mankind will have out grown it's (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) "Transformers, more than meets the eyes..." Hi David, all I can say again is WOW Since Megataron has already been done and alot others already did Optimus, I'll say Starscreem is just A-m-a-z-i-n-g. WOW! keep the astonishing work. I know that (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark, Clan Elder, your story and the Mech equally put chills down my spine! That thing is killer!!!! Wow Wow Wow! I, I, I, just can't find the words! OMG, I just gotta keep looking at the pics! e (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm 27, not exactly Luke to your Obi Wan. I think your giganticon sounds cool, I once had imaginings of putting together a Devistator out of several of the yellow technic sets (I could only build one vehicle at a time though back then). The technic (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Absolutely amazing work. Inspirational. I was lucky enough to see the original series air in chronological order starting back in back in '84(?). I might be dating myself here, but we're talking Lego & TF's! We would rush home straight from (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! <snip> (...) Turned out pretty good. The thing that gets me is that even though this mech is really big, the frontal area is actually pretty small. It's from the side or above that DW presents it's mass. (...) Hear Hear! Time for more (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow. I think Tony needs to reclassify the categories to 12 inches and lower because the big mechs are REALLY BIG. :) Nice job, btw, it reminds me of one of the baddies in Einhander. (...) Most definitely. (...) Wow. Very very cool. This is my (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) DW is about 15" tall and somwhere in the neighborhood of 2' long. (nose to tail) DW is easily my largest mech yet, though Titan was just barely taller. The Legs are mostly static, with a double worm gear setup in the hip to allow for angling (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) See? That's how useless he is! He can't even row in the right direction! ;) (...) Thanks. I wasn't in the right frame of mine for the lame parts contest at the time, so I did this little guy instead. :) -Anne -- Hacker Barbie! Complete with (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hah! He's sitting backwards though, unless he's built to row in the opposite direction of humans (which is entirely possible) Nifty. Adrian -- (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, Tony, I think this goes in the useless mech category. :) (URL) can't dance, but he sure can row. -Anne (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Tony, Yeah, I finally did get him done :) I can't think of an interesting story though. I did include a photo of the frame that he's built on off the page: However, all the information on building and his functionality are here: (URL) you want to (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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hey mechers, i won't be in here until at least friday. i have several finals that i have not yet studied for. so if anybody puts up an entry to the contest, i won't see to it until sat/sun. now off to study :^( out tony knaak (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Foam hands? Really. *slaps forehead* I have seen that soccer set and it never occured to me to use those in mech. I posted the disco dynamo just now. Thanks for entering! out (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Anne! Great, you got it done! I hope you show everybody the skeleton too. It is interesting how you built the body and the joints. I haven't post this yet on the site, but take your time. Awesome work! out (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark That is quite large! How tall is it? I assume it is primarily worm gears for the joints right? Wow. I love the detail in the head. Also the powerplant section is really quite nice. Not alot of people go to the trouble to add powerplants. I will (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Here she is folks, Dragonwolf: (URL) should probably be in the military 8" and taller category. ***...***story***...*** "Hitman, stand by." Raptor’s voice was a little edgy sounding over the com link. "I’m going to eliminate your problem." Hitman (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) being one of them). They are all very feline in appearance so i guess i answered my question. :)-Semaj (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Holy $#!*, just like how I remembered them from the show, Kudos!!! -Harvey (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No, I'm not pulling your legs. I'm amazed I actually pulled this one off. My second one is for the useless mech contest--a row bot. :) No, I'm not kidding. I'll have that one and the LT-100 Hurricane Trooper up tomorrow. -Anne (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i've heard a lot of talk about how transformers HAVE TO transform. to be honest, i haven't seen a single transformer(c) robot actually look all that great (remember how megatron [gen.1] looked as a robot? those really thin legs, etc. and what about (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks fantastic David. Optimus looks great. Reminds me of the toys I had as a kid. Keep up the good work. Nate (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Whooo hooo some feedback! LOL! ;) (...) That would be a plus, but then the kitty box.... (...) Cool, one thing about building Mech is the hands are ussually tough to do in an original way. I stumbled upon it in a moment of weird thought. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ha! that's funny! "Meow, mreow." Translation: "No I said hand me the double heat sink, not the kitty treats!" (...) Tah, a great builder like you I think could if you put your mind to it. However the way in which you substitute for them is (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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As I said, I won't hold my breath. Getting TLC interested is a long shot, but it's the only way these will ever be available as kits. I've looked into trying to produce them independently, and obtaining the parts is not even practical. Whether TLC (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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