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Nooo...ooo! Are you saying it's too late to enter now? dang I have a mecha that I'm gonna post tonight. can it still count? pretty please :P later -Geordan- (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello everyone. Today is the final day for the Mechastruct contest and I would like to thank everyone that entered and participated! The whole experience went off without a hitch! (URL) have TWENTY TWO entries in seven different catagories! That is (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Mechastruct entries: CXT-79 Strider and mining suit (long post)
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A week ago I had posted two more contest entries. I'm not trying to be pushy, but it seems noone has seen my post. I just wanted to make sure that my entries were accepted before the contest due date. Chris Oh, and it really isn't a long post. I (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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(...) Kotaro, Kotaro, Kotaro! My kind of builder. I cannot say more than what everyone has said, however, I wanted to give you my comments as to how amazing your power suits are. Bring us some more. Take care. David. (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Micro Mech
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To explain the double post, I didn't think it'd take 24 hours to post my first attempt message. Oh well : ) (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Micro Mech
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(...) Wassssup, -snip- (...) Looks great Matt. Never saw a Mini Mech before. Good gun too. Seriously this time, How Long Did It Take You to make a mini version like that? I may start making small mechs instead of big ones. Hasta la Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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(...) The AI will come from the programming ultimatly. (...) The Super Mech-Bot has a Dual Vision Command set up. (URL)If you wanted it more advanced, you (...) The Super Mech-Bot has touch sensors in the hands. (URL) nice about Vision Command is (...) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Call for Mechers @ Bricks West 2003
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(...) I'll be there! I'm bringing about 6-8 "small" mechs (compared to your and Bryce's) Adam - (URL) - (URL) Hayashi - (URL) - (URL) Dragon - (URL) some new surprises!! See ya there! Jeff (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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| | Re: New MOC: Micro Mech
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(...) Wassssup -snip- (...) Cool mini mech Matt, never seen a small one before. Actually gives me a few ideas instead of using half my blue and yellow bricks on mechs. Nice gun too, got to get pics somehow someway of my customs. (along with other (...) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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(...) It'd be nice if it had some AI. Perhaps a camera in the head, hooked up to a computer, sending messages to the RCXs? If you wanted it more advanced, you could have multiple cameras, plus microphones, a speaker, and maybe more sensors (...) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Call for Mechers @ Bricks West 2003
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes: Looking for Mechers to gather at the Pavillion in Legoland Carlsbad for Bricks West 2003. An estimate is needed to allow for Table space for the Mecha Display. Please state your intentions and give an (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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Thanks TJ and Thanks for Spotlighting the Technic Beast in the Cool MOCs section too, that really made me happy. I have just figured out a few deatils of its construction. We may see it completed sooner than I thought. I would love to bring it to (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: custom decals
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(...) Hmmm. Well, often when I need info on stuff like this, I harass people at traditional plastic modeling sites for information. A Google search will turn up a few. (URL) is a good site. BTW, if you read Japanese, I'd advise picking up a copy of (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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(...) Dang! 10 RCX! That's a lot of batteries :-) Have you invested in rechargeables? (...) That's quite a 'bot, and a serious building endeavor (plus a huge investment :-) I'm not really a mecha fan, but Jama is awesome just from a Technic/ (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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(...) The trusty Bathroom scale says 20 pounds. Thats without RCX. Wow, it seems like it would weigh more. Then again it's just the skeloton with very little exterior detail. Fully complete and 10 RCX laiden with batteries, we could be talking an (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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How mich does it weigh? (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: New MOC: Micro Mech
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Hey Matt, neat, I like all those little clips and connections. Check you out using thoses little Binoculars for a double joint system. Very cool. Good luck! e (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Micro Mech
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That's actually pretty cool. The articulartion and 'transformation' is great, as is the piece usage and posability. The overall shape is nice, too. This is a nifty little MOC. Is this a permenant camera? It's not really that bad! ;) -JHK (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Jamocklaquat - The waters are still - a brief pause and analysis -
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I have been getting some questions and I realized an update is in order. At this point in time construction on Jama has been halted. I intend to use the money and effort to goto Bricks West 2003 in California rather than spend it on Jama. So at this (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | New MOC: Micro Mech
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Hello, <and delurk, I guess> Anyway, after being inspired by some of the rather interesting mini renditions, I decided to try a hand at it myself, and I think the results are halfway decent. Manufactured originally by the IRLCC for covert (...) (22 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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i've been searching lugnet in order to find out how to make custom decals for my lego creations (i think gunjin would look even cooler with a kanji symbol and a few numbers). what is the best program and paper to use for printing these things. i (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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hajime mashte, kotaro! i am elated to see some japanese work posted in lugnet. since the whole mecha thing was created by japanese i feel that you have greater "insight" into the genre (no offense to anyone else). any feedback you can give regarding (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Hi, Mark. Thank you for a feedback. Do you remember my former model? This time, I've tried to struggle with "ignored legs" problem. B-) When I'd shown my "the Nightmare", I was told from some of my LEGO-mate as same as you. "Short legs, TOO SHORT (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Hello, Tony. First, thank you for the fantastic occasion you promote. (...) Thanks. As you see, I need quite a few hours to upload these photos. B-) (...) Hehehehe.....Too much times, too much money. )B-p I'm already satisfied with this squad ! (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Hello, Master. Last day, I found my BrickShelf-folder was linked by your site. You NEVER imagine how glad I was to see the link. Thanx. X-) (...) Thank you. I dreamt my GOBLINs were carried by your drop-ship! ;-) (...) I'm pleased with holding-style (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: merry christmas!
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i only wish i could make it. afraid my work and family will keep me here for the remainder of the year. nevertheless it would be cool to actually meet someone face-to-face who shares the same hobby as i do. i show all my family and friends my lego (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Whoa, nice. You are truly gifted at making small mecha. All the designs I have tried to build that hold a minifig inside have turned out larger and boxier than these. I really like how they are so small and detailed, but at the same time are very (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Kotaro! Yes, I enjoy seeing the different resolution pictures on Brickshelf! So amazing! I love your Iron Law! I must try one day! Good contest entry, good luck! Legomaster (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: merry christmas!
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(...) And Merry Christmas to you, too! So, you're in Sacramento, eh? I live in Berkeley, CA - not right around the corner, but not so far away...any other SF Bay area mecha people around here? Hey, any plan on going to BricksWest 2003? It's probably (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | merry christmas!
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greetings once again. i just wanted to wish everyone a merry christmas wherever you are. i'm in sacramento, california (go kings!!!!). have a great holiday season and enjoy your time off! jason (22 years ago, 25-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Mechastruct entries: CXT-79 Strider and mining suit (long post)
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I have only been posting for two days now and I am already posting my second and third models and contest entries. So, here they are: The CXT-79 Strider (URL) military 8" and under) The Strider was built as a light attack mech. They are quick and (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New builder and new mech (Mechastruct Entry: SRX-032 "Rook")
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(...) Glad you like the chain idea. I came across that because the only thing that would work as a wheel (as a secondary movement system) and touch even with the foot was the gear. They looked boring so I put chain on them. Chris (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New builder and new mech (Mechastruct Entry: SRX-032 "Rook")
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(...) Thanks, Tony. I'll try to post more soon. I actually have two more entries that I will post by the end of the day. (...) It is pretty boxy. I wanted it to be a little boxy from the start, but you are right about it is hard not to build a box (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: who started.........
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well, it is obvious that they predate LUGnet, it hasn't been around for that long. it almost seems that the legs as hands as been around since the minfigs were intro duced... but i want to know when the 'arms' as fingers styles began they were made (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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These are just righteous! I love the small stuff. (not to mention the ease of use of clip plates...) <<off topic comment>> Why is it we go nuts over the stuff we don't do. Not to say we can't, but don't. I go crazy over the small stuff and when I go (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New builder and new mech (Mechastruct Entry: SRX-032 "Rook")
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Hey Chris, welcome to the mob. I particuarily like your use of the chain links on the heels. Great job! Mark Neumann (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I think this is the case. I remember I first saw them on Gla-Gla's AV-98 model, and immediately stole the idea. (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New builder and new mech (Mechastruct Entry: SRX-032 "Rook")
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Welcome Chris! I am glad to see that mecha community here has grown nicely as of late, with you, the newest newbie, plus Jason, James, and Anne. I welcome you to our little place and I hope to see many more creations from you and see them develop! (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Hey Kotaro, I have been admiring these on Brickshelf for the past week. I really think these are nice. Do you really plan to mass produce this suit and build a whole army of them? That would make quite a cool scene. A swarm of 50 or so GOBLINs! WOW! (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mechastruct Entry: HJ-025 GOBLIN
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Wow! Amazing hardsuits Kotaro! You've really outdone yourself this time. I just love how you made the "Goblins" look like real mass-produced man-machines. The weapons, shields, etc. are fantastic, especially the sniper rifle. Nice job! (...) -snip- (...) (22 years ago, 23-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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