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  Who's up for mech building?
 
I made a leg armature that is strong, easy to build, and doesn't need too many specialized pieces. Please note, I goofed on the first and second pic, you'll need four(4)x4 long technic axles, not two. here's the pics post mod: (URL) links: Step 1 (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Mecha - What do you need?
 
Thanks for all the great replies! I too build in much the same manner. Let me clarify, Specifically what kinds of parts do you use when building Mecha, and or types of peices would you like more of? e (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha - What do you need?
 
(...) 1. Lego bricks 2. Uninterrupted time. 3. A build up of rest and nourishment, because I'll just keep building. 4. Music. Lots of music. 5. Wooshing noises, or Whrrrr-THUD (walking mech) sound effects. (...) I'm kind of zen in this respect. I'll (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  PA004 Prototype
 
"Using technologies perfected while designing PA003 and new joint technology research, the Tieran Marine techs have come up their lightest, smallest, cost effective, and most versatile power armor yet. There are several configurations that can be (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha - What do you need?
 
(...) Nice! I like it when posts like this show up. These are in order of my 'needs'. 1) Music- Usually something with a definitive beat to help keep the creative juices flowing. 2) A clean workspace- Without a cleaned off table and chair, the best (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Review of 5857 Safran's Amazing Bazaar
 
<snip> (...) <snip> Will I be able to resist my own suggestion now with the new color AND a cheaper price? (or was that a cheaper color and a new price?) (URL) regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha - What do you need?
 
(...) 1. A good CD in the player. 2. Snacks. The importance of snacks cannot be overstated. 3. A stack of visually inspiring material. 4. Several hours of free time. 5. Good lighting. (...) Depends. Usually a lot of small pieces, anything that (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha - What do you need?
 
(...) 0. A good CD in the player or a great movie in the dvd to keep me entertained! 1. A mental or sketched plan with some internet research so I can figure out the scale of the build. 2. A color pallete, I tend to gravitate towards greys and (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Jamocklaquat - Stage 2 - Preparation -
 
I have aquired the needed parts to complete the Jamocklaquat. Stage 2 - Preparation (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)  
 
  Mecha - What do you need?
 
When setting out to "Make a Mech".....What 5 things do you need when building? What is it your looking for when you set your pieces out and begin building? What parts help you or what do you think would help you in building Mecha? Thanks, Eric (...) (22 years ago, 13-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) almost everyone in california drives like idiots too :P (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
Whatada my tippie tai. No Doubt. Get the Mechs to the show in style. Lego+Hatchback+Vroom...s=Navigate to Show. I'll get you and your Hive Warrior! LOL! Dang, I really like that Mech. Hey you know what, when I was in California, whoa, people drive (...) (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) pssh jeff at least im not still using toa bodies for torsos! heh heh :P tell me what to fill in on the "skeleton-y" side and i'll do it oh and mini coupers could haul A$$ :P (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) Yo G-money! The first one is nice. A little on the skeleton-y side. Fill out those holes young man! Now the second is pretty sweet! I like the smaller scale to it. Almost microfiggish. Very good for a first all-bricker. And you can't go wrong (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) when it wants too! >:-P jeff (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Newfound japanese mecha links
 
(URL) cool mechs and different ideas and (URL) included the babelfish translation cuz im too lazy to seek the link again WITHOUT babel fish (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
 
Hey, sorry about the late reply. This baby is awesome! I'm really liking the head, it's so smooth and well shaped. The trans red highlights really add to it as well. The overall form factor on this get's a 10. Everything is so well sculpted and (...) (22 years ago, 8-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
 
Shris, I was disappointed that I couldn't make it out for BW03, but when I found out that you weren't going to show, I was really bummed. But I'll get to pick your considerable brain at a date in the future, no doubt. As to the click hinges.... yeah (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
 
(...) Well....weren't you? ;^) (...) Thanks man! (...) Well, if that's a criticism, I'll take it! I thought she stood okay-- the hips in particular ended up being stiffer than I'd expected; in fact, I think it's a preferable method of construction (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
Awe you guys are lucky that mylegomaster.com is down for some reason (bastids) I was gonna grab the URL/ .jpg image of my new Hot Rod. My bag@$$ sports car is the bling bling with out doubt! Lemme school yoos on da dizzle: After the Little Yellow (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) My mom drives me in her blue caravan! its bling bling gangsta yo! :D (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) You should say that, the short bus has better air-conditioning than the big one does.... this is a funny thread, i hope it stays for a long time......... (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) I always knew you were a short bus kid. :-P -Tim (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
Sorry, "mylegomaster" rides home in a little yellow bus. Its time for my milk and cookies. e (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha "For Girls"
 
(...) So without a pink visor, it's clever to use a classic space helmet. No visors (except for castle...)... Frank (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Mecha "For Girls"
 
(...) Exceedingly cute, and manages to still look like a battle machine despite being colored in pastels. I'm sure whoever thought up the Paradisa line would be proud. :P It's too bad there are no pink visors--the one thing that really bugs me about (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) read your email you AIM handicapped BOZO!! :-P (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
I am I am, I just don't think I'm setting it up right. Learn me. I know I want to make fun of Bryce too! Its just too fun busting his hump. e (...) I don't think I'm doing it right?!? (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
hey, thanks for the tip! i should get to it this weekend. don't worry, it's been a long time since i created anything, so if it takes too long to get the parts i want, i'll just post my mecha as it is following the teaser. thanks again! (...) (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) lol i dont think i put enough time into the head, but i just put these two parts together and it came instantly to me ;) (...) hey sophie why aint you ever on AIM huh! :-p (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) Nifty, I like the head. (...) Still pretty cool, I'm behind on my LRP duties. Gotta go see what's been brewing. e (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) whoops my bad man! i guess i just was thinking of someone else eh ;) well i like teasers, so ill try to tell you how to make a teaser. take the photo, go to filter> render> lighting effects, then you can turn the spotlight, or totally shrink (...) (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
actually, the mecha you are referring to, mortarhead, was done by soren roberts. my last moc was gunjin. i want to upload pics of my new mecha soon, but i need serveral pieces that aren't the correct color, and i can't afford to purchase from (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
 
Stuart, It was a pleasure putting this one together at BricksWest. I loved the way you packed her in foam that was cut out to the proper shape. I felt like I was opening a toy package. The one thing that struck me more than anything is the way that (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
 
(...) Your contribution made our exhibit stronger. Thank You! (...) Thank you sir! I hope to continue to deserve it. I will do my best, you know what mamma used to say...... (...) Noooooo! I can hear her murmured cyber screams.....save me save (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
(...) cant wait to see it. i thoguht your five star mech was a bit overdone in the legs, they didnt retain a shape and often went in weird directions, but the rest of it was pretty darn keen, and daring (the huge head piece heh) that's like the (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Mecha "For Girls"
 
(...) To accessorize .. AND BEYOND! -Tom McD. when replying, Spamcake .. the future burns bright, err, uh .. I guess it's just burning. Spamcake. (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
ah yes, i remember my first mech...but that is another story... anywho, very nice variation on the 'sawa, nice use of the lightsaber handle for the grip. and i am liking the sheild on the big one, does it expand like a gundams? great job on both, (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
i really dig the armored core-style mecha for a couple of reasons: first of all, i like how you included multiple weapons systems for it and i also like the reverse knee look. the second reason why i like the mecha is because it looks kind of like a (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
 
New *Granite Zygos* my largest mech in my newest mech series (behemoth doesnt count :-p) (URL) meeeh i kinda crapped out on the shoulders and arms, but i think its pretty spiffy New *Armored Core 2 Mech* my first all lego mech (URL) i used a (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)


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