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Here's that mech that I made with the new leg design, Grease Monkey. (URL) Monkey is a working mech. He drags stuff around, loads ammo, does repairs, helps build structures, things like that. Makes working around mechs possible! I figured I better (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Joel Jacobsen writes: <snipped> (...) I just realized it was William Toenjes that should be credited for the blasters. Posting at midnight is bad for the memory I guess. And spelling too, it seems. Sorry William! Joel L (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, David Rabadan writes: <snipped> (...) Thanks David. I may actually go back and create the whole BGC team. I've been a Sonoda fan for years. I love his style, but I'll disgress before I get too off topic.:) Thanks again. Joel J (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey Joel. I think these are great! I am a big fan of BubbleGum Crisis so I really enjoy these. Later. (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What's up E? I agree, I am finding that minifig parts get a lot of usage, more so for small scale buiding. Later. (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yo TK! What's cooking? I tell you, using MLcad helps a lot. I don't have a lot of parts with the same colors so I try to build MOCs both with parts I do have and MLcad. (...) Oh I plan to. These are some of my projects...if I have the time :( (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Jeremiah- Hi. When I saw Bitstream I was amazed! (Wasn't posting yet.) As Bruce said, your Transformers are outstanding! I had seen some sculptural and robot-mode renditions before but creations like yours are rare. Well I was perusing .Mecha and I (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I've been playing with power armor ideas for a week or so. What started out as a tongue in cheek attempt at making armor something akin to Bubblegum Crisis, turned into creating a full squad of armored troops. Clearly there are similarities to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.general)
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I guess it took the creation of a new group to inspire me to emerge from months of lurking and more than a year since sharing anything I've built to post some of my more recent creations. My most recent to be exact - started and finished tonight. (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) Mark, Hi. You have an interesting design here. I like the wider structure of the ankle in relation to that "tendon." I think those legs fit your example quite well! ;-) Looking forward to more pics and will hopefully be able to scrounge up the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmm...I agree with most other replies, but my creative process really takes off when I follow this pattern... --I'm not inspired by Japanese Cartoons, though they ARE cool... --I'm not a huge fan of "forward" knees (like on a human), unless (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Plate Click Hinge, strong, very attachable, very hidable, hole in center good! Technic arm joint (super battle droid, UCS Naboo fighter stand) Also good, not as strong, axle hole and shape of core make a little awkward to use. Liking the plates with (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 1- Music....Soft rock for medium-sized mechs, hard for the big boyz, rap for the lights, techno works for heavy/medium :<P 2- An overcast day always seems to make me way more creative. Dunno why, it just does. i like overcast days. 3- Time (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's some slick mini-hinge work. I love the hands-as-hip-joints, that's really quite clever. Wish I'd thought of it :) Adrian -- (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That looks so cool, I always like the stuff you come up with. The Mini-fig parts have so many uses! Wow! e (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How do you rate those things, particularly in comparison to ball joints? I've been looking at that set for a while, but all I really want are the hinges so I can't really justify it even at the AU$45 I can get it for now. Are they any good? (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) well, most of my mecha are under 6 inches tall so: Taps - I can't stress enough how useful I find these things for small hip and shoulder joints. Minifig megaphones 1x1 clip plates and tiles 1x1 headlight brick 1x1 round plates - my favourite (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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David, I think those legs are great! It was hard to tell with it all black, but now that you have added the diagram and the link to your inspiration, I am going to steal that idea too! Keep pumping them out! t (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd like to see the "Super Battle Droid" clickwheel hinge in more colours. It comes in black/dark grey in the Exo-Toa Armor-- let's get it in red/yellow/"real" blue/light grey too! More more more compound wedges and round slopes! More wedge (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I use 1 x 2 handle plates, 1 x 1 vet and horz clip plates, neck brackets (just started using thanks to SW Minis and Kotaro), I use alot of 1 x 2 plates, and those headlight / camera bricks. t (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Who's up for mech building?
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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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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"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)
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(...) 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)
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| | Re: Review of 5857 Safran's Amazing Bazaar
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<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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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| | Jamocklaquat - Stage 2 - Preparation -
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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)
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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)
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| | Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
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(...) almost everyone in california drives like idiots too :P (22 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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| | Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
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(...) 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)
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(...) when it wants too! >:-P jeff (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(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)
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| | Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
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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)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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(...) My mom drives me in her blue caravan! its bling bling gangsta yo! :D (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) 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)
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(...) I always knew you were a short bus kid. :-P -Tim (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) read your email you AIM handicapped BOZO!! :-P (22 years ago, 6-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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)
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| | Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
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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)
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| | Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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| | Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
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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)
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| | Re: New Mecha MOC: Neko 2
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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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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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)
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| | Re: ==Newest Mechs==**Very first all lego mech!!**
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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)
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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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Man, that is pretty cool! I gotta say, my favorite thing about this mecha is the foot design - brilliant! If I have to criticize anything, my one critique would be that you used the SW click hinges for the knees, unlike the compact worm design for (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | The Process (was Re: Another Transformer - Trixie)
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(...) I do now - well, not scanned as much as poorly photographed, but hopefully they're clear enough. I guess I'll just break down my process using Bitstream as an example. 1. First, I had to decide what kind of car I was going to use. I thought (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Mecha "For Girls"
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Bwahahhaaa! Great!! -G (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow, E! I didn't expect a treatise on Lego mecha, but you so obviously know your stuff... I have to say that I am so pleased to have participated (even via long-distance) in the Mecha display at BW03-- I couldn't have done it without you, and of (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No way, man! You rock! (...) Her number is..... II ;^) stuart (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't want to cause any marital strife! And, truth be told, Neko II isn't nearly as... articulated as David Thomas Jr.'s FeiYen... Thanks for looking! stuart (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm a slave to Photoshop. Though I used a slow "film" speed, and lots of natural light, the pix were still underexposed. Photoshop brought out _some_ details, but not everything. I'm going to try to take some more with a filtered flash. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How many have I made? Um, Neko I, II, Lola... that's it! (...) I'm assuming you mean a lateral 90 degree turn-- it wouldn't affect anything-- the ankles are symmetrical through 180 degrees. Actually, this _is_ the weakest point, IMO. They just (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) :^D my gosh, that's well done, very schoolgirl cute! stuart (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Gives new meaning to 'Flower Power!' ;) Love it! Dave K (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) That is just too funny... The pink gem is the perfect touch! JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) -Tim (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Mecha "For Girls"
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Greetings! With apologies to Stuart's "Neko 2", Jeremiah's "Trixie" and other fine female mechs I just had to try my hand at a PIXIE "For Girls" (URL) kudos to whomever is moderating BrickShelf today, these passed inspection less than 30 seconds (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !
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(...) You got any sketches for your work scanned? Those can be a real assest for someone trying to jump into the tranforming genre. t (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Another Transformer - Trixie
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(...) Hey, thanks! I guess it helps to be able to visualize it, but the vast majority of designing a transformer (for me, at least) is done on paper and in mock-ups and such. I can think about it all I want, but nothing's going to happen unless I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Another Transformer - Trixie
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(...) Thanks, Bruce. I can't take credit for the antenna/stickshift joint thing - it's been around in various mecha for a while now. I wish I could remember who started it, because it's one useful little deal. A word of warning, though, if you plan (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Some fun fad MOC's
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Those pixies are just too cool. I love the angles of the arm joints that make them look all beefed up. The 'civie' ones are just great...the firefighter is such a blast. Hooverbike is nicely done as well...good stuff! Cheers, -G (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Some fun fad MOC's
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(...) Tony, Most of the stuff is from my collection but yes "My name is Bill and I'm a BrickLink-aholic" "Hi Bill" The part I now have the least of are the 1x1 round plates. -- Bill (TooMuchDew) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Allister is right, I have 21 different Classic Space sets and nary a one of them has a grey minifig... one can dream though. -- Bill (TooMuchDew) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Another Transformer - Trixie
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Jeremiah, That's outstanding! I especially like the little trick you did with the stickshift element. I'm going to have to use that sometime. Bruce (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) But one thing: "...enough fleebnork muscle to overtake just about anyone on the circuit..." I'm guessing Public Works in the future will have better funding than now? Still.. these look cool! (...) space themes.. look tre tre cool. -Lenny (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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"Soren Roberts" <bricklovinfreakboy@attbi.com> wrote in news:HB60By.CJt@lugnet.com: (...) Depends on what you're after. If you're a general manga/anime buff and you don't mind the fact that Newtype is completely in Japanese, it's a great source of (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Tony Knaak" <tknaaker@hotmail.com> wrote in news:HB5L7G.3KI@lugnet.com: (...) Well, I'm lucky enough to own a registered (but old) copy of Photoshop. After I modeled the robot in MLCad and rendered it in POV- Ray, I used Photoshop to mirror the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thank you! I won't get pissed if you feel like critiquing, always nice to have some input on a design. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, that's cool by me. I about $#!t myself the first time I saw LEGO mecha, I can relate. (...) Wish I had a picture of your face. Shell-shock is always amusing. I don't read Newtype, but I've heard good things about it. Would you recommend (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nifty. You got the old-school look down, my man, nice. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Heh, before I found lugnet, I thought along the same line. Actually, I believe the light grey helmet came from a classic castle jousting set, you know, the earlier ones where horses were built from bricks and minifigures had odd hair styles. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) The feature retention is nice now, but believe me I originally struggled to hide most of it. I finally realized at this scale I'd have to make her look pretty industral, and she came together nicely. As for her role, yeah, she'd make a great (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What program did you use? Where the heck did you get that background pic? This is great BTW! It's good to see people getting in spirt of community building! I the mech looks great and I hope you produce a few more for use to oogle over! t (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) you buy off of bricklink? t (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Dang! You have got skill to make these. I can't make transforming stuff, I can't mentally visualize that stuff, so I am always impress to see transformers, especially ones that look good in both forms! t (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I thought my eyes were deceiving me too, but a quick check of peeron reveals that the grey helmets were only found in castle theme sets. So no, I don't believe there was a grey classic space fig. but kudos to Bill for making a pixie in the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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My next creation after the Pygmy was going to be something else, but I really liked Tony's suggestion for a theme for March. Besides, this thing practically assembled itself! Re-building it in LDraw was another story, though... I really need a (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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were there classic space figures in Gray? I can't believe that I'm missing a color of space minifig from that era. -tk "TooMuchDew" <wtoenjes@attbi.com> wrote in message news:HB5A1y.18A@lugnet.com... (...) HoverBike (...) Interceptor (...) Gord-On (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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"Jeremiah VanderMark" <Doggybot_37@yahoo.NOSPAM.com> wrote in news:HB56An.EE3@lugnet.com: (...) She's cute ;) I think I like Trixie better than Rushlight. Rushlight looks a little too sleek for a Transformer, but Trixie retains the features of her (...) (22 years ago, 3-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Soren Roberts" <bricklovinfreakboy@attbi.com> wrote in news:HB3DL5.EDK@lugnet.com: (...) I know there's been some discussion in this group about the lack of useful criticism, but frankly, stuff like this leaves me speechless. I wouldn't even know (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The hoverstuff is quite nice, but the PIXIE variants are what caught my eye. Just look at the .build.mecha sidebar to see the best space theme represent! :) Seriously, these are quite nice. I've always liked the PIXIE armor and these (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Greetings, I made these a while back when these fads were all the rage but never got around to photographing/posting them. In an effort to end the senseless civilian casualties caused by rogue HoverBike street racing, MoonBase law enforcement has (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !
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NOw a lot of people dont really know much about five star stories, and often ask, so i thought a link resource page would be good for inspiration, and questions asked. SO i searched on google and found some good galleries of models, art, etc. (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ok, this is gonna be tough. I like this thing so much, you all are just gonna have to let me Phreak out. I'm gathering Jama's wires and Connecting the Vision Cam to the Laptop that Rob Limbaugh so gratiously loaned me for the event. The back usb on (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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