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Hi there, Soren! I thought I'd toss in my $.02 since I'm the odd color lover around here.... :) (URL) is a nice, compact design-looks quite a bit like what power armor should look like. You threw me for a loop when I saw this because I couldn't (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Think of music Mark, how many out there comment on it? Almost everyone. How many of those are musicians? Not too many, less than 1/10 of 1% I'd say. And with a website almost anyone can publish an opinion. Bearing all this in mind, you can have any (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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both these guys are good people, i don't see why they need to fight over something so trivial as a website! i reallize that the issue is resolved, and that i'm a little late in saying this, but i felt it needed to be heard...no insult inrended (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tony, This question is for you and those of you who post a lot of pics. How do you feel about critiques from people who have not posted any of their own MOC's to be judged? I usually hold back my negative remarks for this reason. I surely don't (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Like cousin Dave and I went out back and wrestled on the grass in the backyard, then we came back in the house grass stains and all then sat down with the family to dinner. OMG, its Bryce McGlone posting in .mecha, OMG Phreak! Look Phreak! And Chris (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) is my favorite. I can definitely see the Appleseed influence (not just in the name). Great job. Pleaaa...aaase give us more. Later. (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Now that this is somewhat resolved I figure I'll pipe in. I know both Eric and Dave well. We are all friends and have been for several years now. I have found both men to be extremely generous with ideas, time, and (most importantly) parts. IMO what (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Awwwwwwh...... I love you guys! Come on everybody group hug! (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I made some updates to the Build-a-Bot Page Links on my site, have a look: (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.inst, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) What Eric said goes double for me. Yes, Eric, you take your lums well, but you give them just as good as you get. :) Meantime, Eric is getting a preview of a feature (something cool) that will make the sidebar look better and be more useful (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Privatly Dave is being nice to me and I feel like a Jerk. I still beleve in what I said but it should not take up space here. We will resolve our issues elswhere as it should be done. Please excuse this noise. e P.S. Man, do I take my Mecha Lumps or (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As far as I'm concerned, this issue is over. Don't complain publicly concerning things which should be dealt with privately. I never slacked off in the first place, so just let it drop and let me get back to working on the sidebar rather than (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I am in the position of knowing virtually nothing about Anime or any of the plethora of Japanese cartoons that inspire the Lego Mecha genre. It is yet to be determined if this is an advantage or a disadvantage. (...) Thanks. They're my (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Huh? Cheers, - jsproat (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dave, I thought we resolved the issue, why are you persisting. Just do your job and I won't complain. Slack off again and I'll be on your back. I'm holding back real bad. Eric Sophie (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 1) The sidebar always keeps changing-that's just the nature of the beast. New additions to it were even made tonight (thanks to Jon Palmer for the inspiration) 2) Working behind the scenes means that many changes are suble enough that the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thsi reminds me very much of the suit used in the old DBZ show or was it the movie? Oh I think it was the Red Ribbon Army mech. It had skinny limbs, huge hands, and a fat belly. First off, the hands make this mecha. They draw my eye on every pic. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Soren I took my time to really look at all the creation you posted and I have made several observations. You have studied the works of Colin I see. Nice. Ok... CL04: Ingenious hands, but seem skimpy compared to overall bulk of the mech. I really dig (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd probably agree with that statement, however that doesn't mean it provides *no* help - I think criticism often leads one to experiment with new techniques, and to a degree, I think that can help one's building skill (make nueral connections (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, Alpha Team needs YOU! The Landmates would be great mecha against the AttackCrab, if the Landmates attacked en masse! And on the land, the Landmates have an advantage-they're small and quick. Joe Meno PS. Your landmates look really cool! (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Once the legs came to be (I originally wasn't going to use legs), the whole model came together! Well, except for the tail..that took two more tries:) The cockpit was a truly happy accident. Originally, there wasn't going to be a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) And here I thought it was just the generation gap widening up again.... ;) -Dave (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Thank you, Jason. I appreciate your comments more than you know. Here's a couple of things for public consumption: I live with my wife and mother-in-law. When we decided on this arrangement, it was with the knowledge that this was a lifetime (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Missed this post... Thanx bro. I think you are the only one who understands my brand of comedy. (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) One thing I'd like to point out is that I'm one of the most fortunate mecha builders that post here. Why? Because of Chris' previous paragraph. Let me go off on a tangent for a minute to explain. Building mecha isn't an easy thing to do-we do (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nicely put, Kirby! The only way to learn to build mecha is to actually sit down and do it. My starting point was to emulate Colin Gutierrez' building style and to branch out from there. Mark Sandlin is also a great place to start from due to (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Excellent point, Mark! This is one of the primary reasons that I don't post to every mecha I see-I don't wish to be percieved as a 'Cool creation, dude!' kinda' guy. Single sentence posts that offer no CONSTRUCTIVE criticism are essentially (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Couldn't that have been said any better?-Semaj (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It is difficult to say whether criticism in this realm is constructive. This issue gets to the core of the building process. My constructions have naturally become better over time as my brain has developed better neural connections for building. To (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, all, I've been away from Lugnet for a little while; I log on today, and find a Whirlwind of discussion about various topics. I would really like to address a few: 1) Criticism: I agree with Mark and Tony. I really haven't been participating (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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So alot has been going on I see. Great! I was up all night a few nights ago packing my Mecha for BW03 and it wiped me out. I think I have been sleeping for two days now. I feel alot better and I have been giving some thought to this thread as I have (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snip> If I may be so bold to offer a suggestion to the curator: This post, or a modified version of it, should be on the sidebar. Allister (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) To hear you of all people say that amkes me very happy indeed. It was your robots that in no small way got me interested in mecha. (...) I like big feet. If nothing else it makes it easier to stand these things up. (...) With thanks to Gil (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: CRITICIZE MY MECH AND PHOTOS, NOW!!!...!!!
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Ok since you asked: Ol' Iron Balls says: Nooooo not .bmp's!!!!! noooooo! Use .jpgs!!!! Or I'll break your heat sinks! Legs are big, hands are unoriginal. Head is funky yet plausable. eh, doesn't do much for me. ...and yet I know the great and mighty (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Still busting balls huh Jer. e (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh man! I like this Exosuit very much! Positives: The Front canopy is used in a very cool way. I love the arms becaause they look beefy and match the way the feet are made to a degree. The feet are so cool. Those large black slope parts are very (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Instantaneous? Heck Ya! I hate waiting for pics to load, too impatient! I am glad to here that it loads fast. I'm still trickling through with a 28.8 connection, and I think it loads pretty fast, especially after you have the animation cached! (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Ah yes the intro flash has been corrected. I forgot to put a stop action at the end and to goto url command takes a few frames, so that is why the repeat occured. The flash at the top I am totally buzzed about. I gives you something to look at while (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Yeah, this ticks me off. I post a folder full of stuff, and I get plenty of praise but no real help or suggestions. Don't get me wrong, I like you guys, but I also want to learn from you. I don't see that happening right now, and it's a damn shame. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) These are words to live by! One of the first "MOC"s I uploaded to my Brickshelf folder was a "replica" of an early Mark Sandlin Lego Creation :^) which turned out horribly rainbowed! It was like Lego Building 101 for me. My piece assortment (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ha! I like you. I ALWAYS give constructive and dynamic criticism. My critiques range from "Wow dude that mech is totally awesome!" to the complete end of the spectrum with "Holy cow that mech is pretty friggin cool!" So you see I am a critic (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Don't worry Mark, that was adequate criticism (plus the fact I don't have a clue where any of you live). I make Idle threats all the time, and I'm a pacifist. (...) it looks like a claw because of the picture quality and angle of the pic... I (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Ok, ok calm down...was Re: CRITICIZE MY MECH AND PHOTOS, NOW!!!...!!!
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Lesse, at risk at having Aiyaz come to my home and kick me in the balls... It looks goblinny enough. Wasp waisted, big torso, funky head. I find it interesting how the gla gla hand thing looks more claw like on this mech. No reason why it should, it (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | How to critique, was Re: We need a new curator
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Critiquing is kind of tricky. It takes a certain amount of maturity on both sides of the table. To paraphrase one of my mentors (warning, he wasn't the kindest of souls. I remember the triage of broken souls after his class.); 'Don't tell me what (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) WHOOPS.! (URL) 'bout that. (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Link? (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ay Dios Mio! Joe, I don't even know where to begin. Not only is the model cool in general, but you've managed to capture the theme excellently. I love the cockpit and use of non conventional colors. I've said it before and I'll say it again. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thru the whole curator thing we have had criticism of people, and this has made a very nice sideways tree at the bottom. (if you don't criticize me on this, I will kick you in the balls.) Anyway, with my sucky digital camera, I had taken pictures of (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) God bless you Tony. That was a wonderful post. I'm farily new to LUGNET, but not to the creative process, and in the above passage there is an important lesson that any creative person (ie. everyone on LUGNET) needs to learn. That lesson can (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This looks incredible Tony. Not only is the Flash beautiful, but it compliments the site rather than overpowering it. The presentation is clean and pro, the navigation easy, and of course the content rocks as always. Viewing it on XPpro thru a 56.6k (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Tony Knaak writes: <snip> (...) I agree. The lack of contructive criticism is a problem. Although I think a part of the problem might be on the builder's part, as well. Some people can't take criticism, and if they get just (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) just made [1]. It seems to be happening more and more, not just in .mecha, but everywhere else as well - Someone will post a MOC, and just recieve the "hey, that's cool!" message six times over. I'm just wondering what's causing this. Apathy? (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Discussion Structure Trouble? (was: Re: We need a new curator)
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(...) I have to disagree with your point here. I see the organization system here as a blessing for critiques and discussion of work. In a normal forum, say EZBoard, all of the comments just pile onto each other and half the time the reader has to (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hoooly crap! Someone finally had the balls to say it! I have been wanting to rant about this, but I figured everyone would think I am a jerk off. Now I get to prove it :D Anyway to my point... Scenerio: Lets say a guy, I will name him Bob, Say (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ouch.... I was just jokin.....just a little joke..... you had to compare me to dave.....the best... his optimus isn't that great anyway....... sure it looks EXACTLY like the toy...... it doesn't even transform....... that was just my (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i REALLY hope you know he was kidding, or else i will have to plummet off a cliff to my demise.. and there ARE cretiques, but sadly since this forum setup is so bizarre, you cant just click on the main topic and easily get critiques, it branches off (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude your site is so frick'n cool I can't beleive it! Quick run down: Entrance page: Frigg'n cool as heck! Only thing, I noticed, the Flash trys to repeat right about the same time the page redirect is taking place. So it seems like some more Flash (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Animation that starts up when I first go to your website. At the top of all pages I think. Mark (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) He mentioned that he didn't read it anymore because there really isn't any use to reading here per lack of constructive criticizm. I'm looking at the above statement and think to myself,tThis is probably a good place to start. You are (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Soren! out (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Thanks Tim! i am glad you got to see some new stuff. out (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Are you refering to the animation on the enter page or the animation at the top of all the pages? Thanks for your comments out (...) (22 years ago, 9-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) You can have my spot. Cheers, - jsproat (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i have not been around lugnet to really get involved in this matter, not to mention that the issue here seems to be between you and eric, so i will not put in my two cents. i only want say that i'm glad your wife is feeling better. i also have a (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks like I need to tune my Landmates and gear up for war. Damn Sea Monkeys! Excellent mecha, love the tail and claws. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like it. Very nice feel, excellent! Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Not really dude, your scarce around here, what I do is by personnal choice. Don't say because I already do that means you don't have too. Your invlovment is up to you. I just think you owe T-nice an appology for not supporting the Mechastruct (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) She is (...) Done. In my defense, I did update this earlier today before I posted any messages. (...) Of course I maintain a dialog with the community. The reason you don't hear much from me here is that I tend to lend my support where it's (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dave, I wouldn't be human if I didn't understand. My heart goes out to you and your family. I breifly met your wife once, and my impression was that she is a sweetheart. Dave, aside from that, you could do simple things to avoid this kind of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Alan, with all due respect, spare me the platatudes, and stop making excuses for him. Flat out, things are 4 months behind and he could have avoided my calling out if he was just concious enough to let us know what's going on. (...) Dude. 4 months (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I guess can now update everyone on what has been happening lately. While it's true that I am a mod of the Bionicle-Based Creations forum over at BZPower, I've always considered my duties as the .build.mecha curator to be my top priority. Have I been (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Rich, although I have strong feelings about these matters, my goal is not to get too carried away. So I am hoping to remain open. (...) Sir, at least you were given some sort of explaination. We did not recieve the same courtesy. Listen, I for (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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Tony - The site looks great! I haven't seen the toy store yet, that's hilarious! I love all the space versions of real life facilities such as these stores and such that people make. Very creative! Keep up the good work, I love your MOCs. -Tim (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well spotted. What's the acronym for the name? ;^) Allister (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ball joints make it MUCH easier. Building this was one of the most interesting Lego puzzles I've ever put together, but the most fun is putting it into kooky poses :) Allister (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's me: a bucker. That's only one letter away from what people usually call me. Thanks for the compliments. See what you started? (...) There were a few that didn't make it past the sensors. (...) We'll see. (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Jason. The arms came together fairly quickly. The torso took the longest time to built using the SEWWBU (studs every which way but up) method. As for the weapons... well, I've got a four year old son in the house and i'm trying to (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Allister, I haven't built any mecha YET (and, boy, I want to!!!), but I know it's not that easy to build them able both to move like that and to express personality so easily. Plus, it's just darned cool-looking! This really looks like it could (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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lol, your home page and the 4 panes looks exactly like my new site that i've never launched :-D everything looks awesome and makes the site pretty fun to browse around BUT: less pics is always BAAA...AAAD!!!...!!! i went to the stalefish and 1/2 the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) LOL that went down the crapper :-o In lugnet.build.mecha, James Harkness writes: (...) sho nuff dawg :D samus is tizite! i also wish to be added to LMHOF hohoho THATS FUNNAY! :( eric i say email big d00d who hands out curator, tell him i want (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tony, it looks fantastic. This just keeps reminding me how much I need to work on my site. Really, I'll get to it, I mean that. <sigh> Maybe after I win the lotto and get some free time to boot. ;p My only real suggestion, can I get a "skip (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I have just put the finishing touches on my site revamp and I need your opinions and suggestions. First off I need to tell you that I used cascading style sheets (CSS). If you are not familiar with CSS it's a type of html 'language' I guess would be (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Perhaps not. Eric, while I can appreciate your enthusiasm for LEGO and for your particular theme, I think you are being a bit unfair in this case. You may wish to reread some of Rich's response... specifically this part: (...) Let's hope it's (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha) !
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(...) Hey, thanks! -jeremiah- (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Yeah, the cutting itself is pretty hard to bring myself to do. It's a good thing, too, otherwise I'd have all sorts of custom parts laying around :) I do make sure I absolutely need to mod before I do anything drastic - I spent lots of (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Bruce. I've always loved the challenge of transforming, and with enough experience in mecha I've learned to parse the transformation into single joints ahead of time and figure out how to build around them. It's a whole lot easier than (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Gil! You know, I hadn't even thought of that. It is hard to get both the robot and car modes to look good. It sounds crazy even to me, but I think Bitstream's look is due entirely to my spending too much time looking at David Willis' (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Perhaps I should have explained more in detail. It is our policy to have an Administrator or Moderator start and manage contests. Therefore, Dave was called upon to manage two of them. However, he was not able to complete them and another (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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I call it like I see it. We have not had an update in 4 months. While I came off as very serious, the fact still remains that he is MIA as far as I'm concerned. A responsible person communicates. We have heard nothing. I get no thrill or happiness (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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...What bored mech pilots do? (URL) you know.... :<) Ryan (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is a total gas....I can't believe you that the car and robot modes look so much like, well, a car and a robot. Man, Hasbro can't even do that with free-form molds half the time! Excellent! Cheers, -Gil (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yep, that was part of my inspiration... that and the initial shape was the two shell parts implied the crab look. I don't have the blue parts for the Leviathan..well, not yet, anyways:) And there's the subpods and the Ulysses..but they need (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha)
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As the BZPower Administrator, I would like to discuss Dave’s participation at BZPower since you have brought it up. Dave is one of our moderators. He is in charge of the BBC forum and does his job quite well when he is at BZPower. He also had run (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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More than meets the eye! Very cool. Transforming models is such a cool challenge. Yours works well in both car and robot modes. Side point: You know, I could never figure out if the song went "Robots in disguise" or "Robots in the skys". "Disguise" (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, Cool MOC! The proportions make it look sort of mecha-gorilla-ish to me, which makes it menacing. I love the hands and the articulation. The humorous poses made me grin. Bruce (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Woof! Very smooth. Like you say, who knows what kind of car that is, who cares! It looks cool enough. Dig the way the legs come apart and then the poses, Great! Can't say I'd cut my peices, but that's me. This turned out great! Mark (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Pretty good job Jeremiah! I really like it! This is a really good transformer! Terry (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Don't worry about it. I just liked the look of single launcher. (...) Great! Can't wait (...) Remember, Beauty is in the eye... When I look at someone's MOC, I almost always find something inspiring about it. For someone like me (that takes a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) mecha building, but I know it isn't easy to do that. The honkin' feet give it a solid look, and the oversized hands seem to fit it really well too. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That's a blast! The scaling of it is great...big hands, big feet (which totally rock BTW), big head. A lot of mecha seem to be tall and lithe...this guy bucks the trend and does it well! Very cool. The natural poses are hilarious....the shrug just (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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