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(...) Some high quality stuff. I especially like the k3a looks like a really tough mech. I can't wait to see more of your creations-Semaj (URL) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sorry, should have been more clear. It was a present, but I had to split the price with the giver. Long story, don't ask, blah blah blah. I do know of someone who got one at half price, but I have no more information. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i know this is a little off the topic, but how in the name of all that this holy did you get the ISD at HALF PRICE!!?? (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey guys, I just noticed that three of the six pictures on the BricksWest flyer that came with the Lego Club magazine are of the mecha table. In particular Eric Sophie is in all three pics!!! (though he's barely in one) Props Eric! Also in the pics (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I know the feeling. I'm strapped for cash right now, in fact. My wallet's bleeding from the ISD, and I only paid half. (...) Hmm. My main sources are Hobby Japan and various websites. I also collect manga, so I had the Appleseed books at hand (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I just did! Nice! (...) Ohhhhhhhh, ok. I have alot more cash than I used too, but still not enough to get everything I want, like Yoda. (...) Ahh, yes. I know a *little* about appleseed, but not enough to have spotted that. What exactly do you (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! I like to build small, it allows me to stretch my skills. The K3A seems to go over well with everyone I've shown it to (some of the guys at an anime club I belong to couldn't put it down!). I thought some of the weapons were a little (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i checked your creations out yesterday and i was incredibly impressed. i really dig how each of your mechs are very compact and chunky. it makes them seem more brutish. great weapons, too. my favorite is the k3a-landmate. it would be great if you (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Pshah, Mladen can deal. Wait 'til he sees what I did to his Pixie! (...) more angular. And yes, they are missile racks I'm not surprised by the resemblance. I'm a big fan of SDF Macross, one of the series that Battletech lifted designs from. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Soren- NICE job on these little works of art! They are really awesome! I especially enjoyed looking over the HLM-2b and the K3A. Mladen is gonna be jealous that you whipped up a Sand green mecha first... :<) The Suzuki-HLM-2b is really nice, (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Greetings! I've been lurking about .mecha for awhile, and having seen so many cool creations, I thought I'd toss in a few of my own. Deep Links: (URL) Moderation: (URL) and all input is appreciated. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all- Check this out, simple and sweet. Nice action pics too...... (URL) gotta say, it looks really nice. 'Specially with it being in grey and all. Ryan (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I agree, works great! e (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Soren...I find the canopy to really be the seller as well. Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Tim. I find it easier to work with smaller models...I seem to get lost in bigger projects. More weapons pods are already underway! Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That's the truth...although twice removed. It's inspiration was stated itself inspired by ED-209. Thankye! -G (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you sir...I shall try! Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Pretty Schweet Gil! I like the double weapons pods! i can't wait to see what you make next! I like the small look as well. Tim (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Gregory Muri writes: <snip> (...) Yikes!! That thing is pretty wicked!! You seem to do pretty well building with Bionicle. I've found that building with Bionicle is like weaving. You have to fill out the empty spaces with (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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This pretty frickin' cool. I really dig the cockpit, it looks so detailed. (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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ah much thx for the extra pics what a sweet construction so simple and so effective :-) -paul (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice... a little reminiscent of that bipedal robot in Robocop. Jeff J (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That's a pretty sweet looking mech Gil! Keep it up! Mark (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks so much Paul! The intention of this guy was to go into mass production to allow the a.c.e.r. Custodians a way to get as many troops to the trouble as possible with overwhelming force. The small wing nose piece finally made this canopy useful (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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The highest praise from a true mech master...thank you sir! I don't thing the K-55 has anything to worry about however....this shrimp would barely be a snack :) Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Andrew....the little guy just seemed to leap right out of the bins! Cheers, -Gil (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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that is the coolest li'l mech i've ever seen it looks ez to build, and ezily replicatable i.e. one could have multiple copies of them post some instructions if you can plz the hinge/canopy connection on the nose is one of the most useful ideas i've (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What's up dude I think I've met you i live in atlanta too. You probably don't remember me though because everytime I buy lego I act as if I'm shopping for a kid...it's pitiful. Awesome moc though. I find that while i don't like bionicle sets i (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Woah, Gil's moving in build.mecha territory... I'm getting nervous... ;-) Dude, this little guy is awesome! I love how the legs flow so seamlessly into the rest of the body. Plus, it's compact form makes it ideal for transport and mass production. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow, that's a really smooth design. Everything fits perfectly. It looks tough but compact. Great work. -Andrew (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you sir! I'm glad you recognized the SM-388 in this as it was indeed an inspiration for it. Actually, I first had the thought to do this mech after I built the Bodkin fighter using the JSF canopy and 'miniboat hull' wedges. With a workable (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks John! You nailed it with the notice of the oversized hips. I found I had to puff them out a bit to make up for the lack of upper appendages. Some of the design is inspired from the Zetradi mechs of Robotech Macross, smooshed together with (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mnay thanks Stephen....the levers were an afterthought, but I liked how they looked. Originally there were hoses from the knees to the back of the thigh area, but it restricted the posability. I have to marvel at how those mecha guys get these (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Thomas! I tried to keep the size down so I could hopefully employ it in larger platforms. Now onto those larger platforms....yikes. Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Solid...good to hear! That was the goal for this - a little machine that could take a beating in any situation. Thanks, -G (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you sir. The legs were the jumping off point for this little guy....I had them sketched out before the rest. Must be an after effect of poking around in .mecha..... Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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That's a nifty little Mech you built there. It reminds me of my SM-388 robot I built a while back only this is 10 times better. I like what you did with the hip joints. Looks very good. Good to see a moc show up under the a.c.e.r. banner. Jamie (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very cool, Gil. The legs really work well with the cockpit- its hard to make an armless mech that looks right. The use of the dish and round brick design for the hips also is nice. You are the master of things that stick out! You really did the back (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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On 02:31 01/28/2003 +0000, Gil Shaw wrote (...) control-handle knees are great touches. (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm totally late on the boat with this one, and would have missed it entirely had I not done a search to see what you've been up to! Boy am I glad I did...this absolutely astounds me Mladjen. The sheer size of the beast alone knocks me down, but (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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