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(...) I read your site often, I love it! Especially the L.E.G.O. Force section. Your English is quite good, by the way. Certainly better than my Japanese! (...) I would say just what you did here. It is quite easy to understand, and is correct (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi. Here I come! Thank you for visiting my site, and forgive me for my poor English. :-) On the AG tank model, I tried to incert the parts I usually don't use on mecha models, so the trash cans came up. The use of technic cylinders on crawler (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) on the anti-grav tank. Wonderful work... I also love how Lego overcomes the language barrier... :) I may not be able to read the descriptions, but just looking at the models I can see that alot goes into them. It also makes me laugh the way (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) These are the pages you mean?-- (2 URLs) (25 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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There are 2 new models at Ken-Tucky Works, a nice treaded tank and a spaceship for those of you who have'nt been to this site there is some nice mecha also. (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Accaully i'm pretty sure its the Geocitys ads that are causing the errors. For some reason they don't function correctly with the namezero adframe. (most of you are probally thinking 'why is the site hosted on geocitys?' thats because in turn (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...I like the rear profile. Lots of details and tweaks. The shape of the guns in particular is interesting :-) excellent model ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) Guide ((URL) the wildlink (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Im not sure if I can fix that problem, the banner at the bottom lets me have the domain name. (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ~Mark (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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heres something a whipped up in a few min... check it out (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks, Todd. Actually, I used friction pins at the shoulder and hip. I like the click-hinges because they allow me to make incremental poses, so I usually use them at joints that don't require more than 90 degrees of movement. I suppose I could (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) are done with SWs hinges instead of the discontinued high-friction pins (I hate those things). I've been considering building a realy large anthropoid mech that way, even though I'm so partial to Throwbot limbs. By the way, cool elevating (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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It looks to me like the problem is a JavaScript error, and it is most probably caused by that sponsor frame at the bottom of your site. Do you have any control over that, or else could you find a different host? (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey John! It looks great. You seem to be able to capture the "husky" mecha feel very well. Another thing you could do for some variation is slap a minifig head w/helmet on there and it would look like powered armor. I'm definitely going to examine (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yea I have shockwave on the front page but not any where else, Im not totaly sure whats going on. Do you have a website? -John (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great models! You really captured the 'transformer' feel. I kept getting runtime errors on your web page. Do you have some shock wave or such things on them? (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the feedback, Amazingly enough I was listening to Techno (Chemical brothers) music when I made it. the direct url for the model is (URL) any others who like or dislike (...) a (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow. You've captured the boxy-limbed "feel" of mecha very nicely in so few pieces -- and I absolutely love that shoulder design. I'm still trying to figure out the hip joints (1); you've crammed a lot of articulation into such a tiny area! An (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey! i upload a new mech to my my page. Its called the Micronaut, its real small as you might guess. I built it intirely from peices from 6951 Robot Command Center. Check it out, if your interested at (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Dave! I wouldn't use your design without crediting you. How rude. :^) ~Mark (...) with the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Indeed they do. I suppose I should have mentioned that somewhere. Good eye. :^) ~Mark (...) though, (...) some (...) and (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) followup! Dave! (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) do the gears on the back do anything? I noticed that the cockpit uses some technic pieces and I thought that maybe the gears on the back opened and retracted the cockpit. -Bryan (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hi Everyone! I just added a couple more items to my website. - HM-8 Juggernaut Heavy Mecha - A pic of my Lego collection - Space Contest entries from Bram Lambrecht. Enjoy! ~Mark (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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For those of you who are interested in how build my mechs, check out my new Purpose & Design Philosophy page. Todd Amacher- (URL) (25 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yes the color definently needs fixing. The over all design seems OK, but one thing that through me off was the legs being kind of skinny, and unarmored looking. Thats just a thought though, good effort keeping makeing more mecha. -John (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is the HERC-16 Hades, my first big Mech. Here are the stats: Mass: 65 tons Top speed: 86.4 km/h Jump distance: 90 meters Weaponry: 1 Gauss Rifle (32 rounds) 1 LRM-15 (32 rounds) 2 ER Medium Lasers 1 ER Large Laser Armor: 10 tons Ferro-fibrous (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looks like you've beat me again. First the Commando, then the Bushwacker! It doesn't look bad though! Rob (25 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) According to that scale, I guess that would make my mecha really expensive... Perhaps that is why there is not very many of them yet (or maybe I just haven't perfected the art that is Ldraw)? Oh well. If you keep churning out these new mecha (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Nick, yeah my mecha are pretty cheap (in cost) compared to other mecha, I think it is because of my bi-pedal mecha rules: Small Head Large Shoulders Cool Legs Rod-Like Guns External Fuel Tanks Cool Cockpits Small Hands Small Arms Randomly (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) dicount prices, err... I mean extremely fast! Great work! Love the colorings! ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You never sease to amaze me! You have wonderful talent for this stuff! Now only if i could do that.... (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) Guide ((URL) the wildlink ((URL) #160 (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's definitely worth the wait! I fell in love with the 4-legged tank at first sight when I discovered it a couple of days ago. It's dead-cool! And now it's even moving. Ok, it's spinning. :) Any chance to get the DATs for this baby? The mech (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow, the Bushwacker was one of my favourite mecha!!! Very, very nicely done!!! "Impressive, most impressive..." - Mr. Darthy Vaderony (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Some guys have asked for it. I suppose there has to be something special about the BUSHWACKER ... ;) Visit LEGO Mechcommander: www.muenster.de/~bus1503 Have fun! Primus BuS, ComStar (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) listening to a little too much "Presidents of the United States of America." Hehe. ~Nick (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Is that a threat? Seriously, though, those are awesome! I only wish I had your talent at building stuff like that and then converting them to almost real looking 3D models! Greg "Bowl weevil why don't you get out of your home?" Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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It looks like build.mecha has gone a couple days without a post. We'll this should change that. I have completed work on another mecha animation file. It is the standard 60 frame spin around deal, but the model itself is one of my best. I am without (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow! Two official updates in a week! I have a new digital camera, so I can update as soon as I finish things! Woo hoo! New in my mecha section is the ED-209-B Milspec, a modification to Dave Schuler's original design: (URL) Dave! Check it out. ~Mark (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) D'oh! Sorry, I didn't even notice that. Thanks. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You know there's a "Download" section on my site... hmmmmm..... As for the image, I can send it to you... (...) "wallpaper") (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dave, Excellent model. :-) Did you ever get the MPD encoded? I'd love to get a copy of the completed DAT/MPD file. Thanks, Franklin (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I think you'd do yourself (and your fans) a huge service if you posted the DAT files for download from your site. Whether or not they're inlined isn't really an issue, IMO. (...) Sure, okay! :-, Can you do 1600 x 1200 (or 1024 x 768 will do in (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) executed very well! I also really like the use of car doors for fingers. Now I know what to do with all of the ones I have lying around. Greg "Nah, It's a bowling ball." Majewski (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi all, I got a bit more webspace, so I was able to update my mecha section with the MM-7 "Doc" Medical Support Mecha. I have updated other areas of my website too, so check it out. ~Mark (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) brickshelf. (...) I love what I see!!! I hope you will get around to doing instructions. Keep up the great work! Jude "Didn't graduate! How low can you get?" "Hey, Barney! Where's your cummerbund?" "It fell in the toilet." (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) ...as usual, I'm late to the game, but _great_ mecha! I love the poses too :-) (and, of course, the write up is my fave... always love a good press release) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mladen, I must concur... I hadn't seen these, and haven't been to your site in a while... The Neroid & Grunt are absolutly beautiful... I wish I had designed them :) I'd better get that Pallas Spaceworks update out soon, or there wont be any (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Since theres been some talk about the Robotech/Macross series I decided to post some "in progress" pictures of my VF-1 Valkyrie Project at the brickshelf. (URL) pictures I have posted are not of the final model, they are shots of my feasibilty (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Speaking of licensing, a big reason why I dislike FASA (makers of Battletech) is their extreme misuse of designs that didn't belong to them... The Marauder, Phoenix Hawk, Stinger, Wasp, Rifleman, Warhammer, Longbow (i'm probably forgetting (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow, thanks Jeremy!!! The file is inlined, but I can always send you the entire file if you want? I actually do wallpaper size renderings for my own personal use, but if you want one I can send it to you? Thanks again!!! BTW I am working on a new (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) unit in (...) of these (...) I'll take that as a challenge. ~M (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hasbro simply licensed the toy from Bandai, if I remember correctly. The Bandi logo is visible in several places on the plastic. This was vaguely scandelous at the time, since Bandi was the primary manufacturer for the Go-Bots, the main (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the (...) Doh... I forgot to address this. "Robotech" in the US was an assimilation of three unrelated cartoons in Japan: Macross, Genesis Climber Mospaeda, and Orguss. The "ride armor" comes from Genesis Climber Mospaeda. I don't know much (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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The original VF-1 Valkyrie toys were made by Takatoku toys back in the early 80's. Eventually, Bandai bought the rights from Takatoku and produced some of the later Valkyrie models (like stuff seen in Macross: Do You Remember Love?). After (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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To All, (...) no (...) early (...) Hmm.. I was just looking through these two. If anyone remembers, they did have the Robotech cartoon on the air in Flint, Michigan for a year or so, and that was my first taste of Robotech. I also got several (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ok, folks... this is it. I am going to disassemble the Enforcer. I need the parts for another big mecha that I'd like to build. If you want to see any specific photos of details, you better get your requests in now. I'll wait a few days before I (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) These are too good. :-, Any chances of getting an MPD file? Or just a really big (read: "wallpaper") image of the front view... Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) one's looking. Another one, with lower-quality images (but much more of them, including early sketches :-) is found here: (URL) - jsproat (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Really? I once saw a cut-away graphic (1) for Macross which showed the pilot sitting in the (cramped) cockpit, which filled a good portion of the top half of the torso. Plus, in the Macross movie, the machine is fairly close to ~ 4-5-ish (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the (...) lack (...) by (...) with a (...) built-in (...) most of (...) with an older Sony Mavica with a limited depth range. I just got a Nikon 950, so now my pics will be good. ~Mark (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) difficulties of photographing creations with a digital camera, such the lack of detail, especially with black pieces. I've found detail can be improved by slightly decreasing the contrast and slightly increasing the brightness with a photo (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) I agree with Mark here. I work on the computer all day too, and I'm also fortunate enough to have access to full-blown 3D modelling software. I dabbled in MLCad and LDraw for a while, and I have to say that I (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, you convinced me to go look. I remembered the site name 'aim.com' from yesterday and went and looked. One click, and I gave up though. No way do I want to register with AOL, and I sincerely doubt they have a client that will run on my (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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[FUT lugnet.general] Kyle is offline atm, but if you send an instant message (IM) to me (spontificus) I can invite you in though :) Richard (...) me (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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Suffering cats, David! This is supercooled. I can't wait to see how it looks when Belle's finished. *smile* -Cheese (...) out, (...) Personally, (...) <snip!> (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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Still Here and going strong! we got 6 in the room now! (...) me- Kyle04225 (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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We are srill there! Right now there are 3 of us but earlier we had 9!! Come join us! We need you to come and chat? We are in the room Legorama. Instant message me if you want to join andi'll send you an invite! me- Kyle04225 -Kyle (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) Perhaps Mini-me scale, yes (...) Most definitely-a finger drill perhaps. ;-) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes !!!...!!! Rob (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bram Lambrecht writes: [snipped] (...) Using CAD to rebuild a disassembled model is an excellent use for it, in fact that's what I use it for. As far as sharing the designs, I agree with that too... however IMO pics of real (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It's not an issue of incompetence... I know how to use LDRAW, and I often use LEOCAD to design things that I don't have the pieces for... but I still prefer "true" building to CAD modeling. The way I figure it, if I wanted to use computer modeling (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) any of their light and sound drill things on it for effect? :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy ((URL) Guide ((URL) the wildlink ((URL) #160 (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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We are still there allthough tere are only two of us! We need you to come and chat? We are in the room Legorama. Instant message me if you want to join and i'll send you an invite! me- Kyle04225 Other guy with me- Agent O0O7 -Kyle (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) BTW, you can get it at (URL) too. -- Agent 0007 AIM: Agent O0O7 (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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Go here: (URL) the version appropriate to your OS. install. send an instant message to one of us online (I'm sandlimp) we will invite you to the chat room. enjoy! ~Mark (...) to pick a (...) *POOF*. (...) CheetaChat (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Dave wrote: (...) Is Aol Instant Messenger kinda like ICQ, or is it diffrent! I got ICQ and CheetaChat, would i be able to find you guys from the CheetaChat board, or can you only be accesed through AOL? i wanna talk... (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Aol Instant Messenger-you can download it from AOL, but you'll need to pick a handle that isn't taken. Good luck coming up with one. room is Legorama. Basically, you type in one of our handles and we will magically appear *POOF*. Then we can (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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(...) i'd love to talk ith you guys, and i've seen that you've posted this chat message before... BUT, i don't know where to go? Whats Aim, and what is the chat address, which room? Help me find you!!! (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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Belle is a labor of love for me to build. Ever since the Rock Raiders came out, they have been taking so much heat from the Lego community at large. Personally, I think it's the best color scheme (behind M-tron, of course). I decided that such a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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Hi everyone, we're going to be online chatting on AIM for awhile. come join the fun! ~Mark "sandlimp" on AIM (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle)
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Hey no problem.. I just don't want us to argue over something that is clearly a simple matter of opinion. It's easy to have misunderstandings in newsgroups. ~M (...) actually see (...) don't (...) model. Sorry (...) you, (...) put (...) like (...) (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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To:M-tron Command The M-tron Commandos have discovered that the Rock Raiders are building a mech to combat the Overkill class mech. I only wish we had been able to get a picture of the whole thing, but it isn't completed yet. I pray it never is (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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(...) So other people can see how you put something together, not just how the finished product looks. Also, LCAD models can be rendered from any view with any background and always completely in focus. Photographing models requires good lighting, a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I agree that models that have pictures taken of them are more-jaw-dropping than a model just made with Ldraw (I just use a regular camera and develop the pictures and get a Photo CD, which gets very expensive).However, I feel that someone who (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm kinda sorry Mark, got to carried away. To tell you the truth I would like to see more people using LEGO CAD programs, because then I could actually see how peoples models are built, and learn something from it. I too, really don't mind real (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) hoping... (...) A pallas spaceworks model in my hands AAAAHHHhhh...hhh!!! I am feeling faint--- THUD! ouch -Kyle (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) except (...) twice (...) Not really. The creative effort that goes into the model is over once you finish building it IRL. After that, you're merely copying your already-built model. I'd rather spend that time building something else IRL. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As you build more and more models in MLCAD, or LDRAW you become faster and faster at building them. I used to spend days, building my models in MLCAD, now I can do it in a couple of hours. (...) So you think I don't do that? I build all my (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) MLCAD, L3P, and (...) how to use (...) my models (...) present (...) much of a (...) Why should I sit in front of the computer when I could be in the other room building stuff? I already spend 8 hours every day in front of the computer (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) see more (...) I doubt that. You have no idea the power of the marketing department. They're the ones who generally have the boss's ear. I think you'll find that, no matter which corporation you work for, the people who make the decisions are (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like the idea of trying to build gundam-like mechs, but I don't like to disassemble half of my collection to build them. I had just watched Gundam Wing the other day when I had an idea. I was able to make a recognizable (though not very detailed) (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I second that emotion Karim. Before I knew how to use LDRAW, MLCAD, L3P, and POV-Ray I thought the same as you Mark and Bryan, but once I learned how to use them it opened up a whole new way to enjoy my hobby, not only would my models have the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mea Culpa. I guess I look at things a little differently (though I see your points). The Designer in me is always interested in pushing the boundaries of what I can do with the fundamental constraints of the Lego Modular Geometry. In my mind, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the (...) I haven't settled on one yet... I'm still trying to get it right. But I am happier with the Panther cockpit than with the previous mecha I've designed... It's still pretty boxy from the outside, but what I like about it is that the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) takes (...) models (...) I have to agree here. Seeing a photo of an awesome model is always more impressive IMO than seeing an LCAD drawing, especially since LCAD lets you "cheat" and make certain parts in colors (or transparent) that weren't (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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