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I dig your Mecha, it has some cool features, like the roll cage front is neat. Maybe, just see if you can make the lower legs less bulky, still its cool. See if you can check the settings on your Camera. The pix are huge! Try a 480x640 setting. I (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Eric Sophie: Cat Crazy Mechster (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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hi ive been lurking for ages and now that i have a digi cam i can finall y delurk! ive only got a few MOCs and pictures on the internet right now but that should change soon ;) so here we are, my debut MOCs: The HOWO, a hovering mecha (more pics to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hilarity. -Andrusi && Sanity not included. (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Snow Daddy! That minotar hatch is pretty cool! I like the pop-up action! I am guessing it's a female minotar, the torso looks like it has a nice rack! :) The only critisim the ankle area looks really flimsy a tiny compared to the rest of the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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(...) T. Deering (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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dude, that is friggin' COOL! i love the humor in this: you used a turkey, of all animals, to emulate. however, you put so much thought, time, and detail in it, it almost looks like a serious mech. a nice change of pace as far as mechs go. i laughed (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) SNIP (...) Bryce McGlone: Bad Bot Boy Jeff (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow. I love everything about it- it looks really powerful in an odd demented sorta way. I just LOVE all the details. You should make a transport version that utilizes that big interior space left when weapons are removed. "You may notice the support (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jeff (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh, dear god. I love it. So where's the mech with the blunderbus? Snow daddy (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) much the same thing, but if it is gone, it's gone to a good place. <looking...looking...> Seed part spotted! <looking...looking...> Damn! That thing is armed to the beak. I ain't going anywhere near this thing with a hatchet. All those hidden (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Andrew, You're right on both counts. Should have the first one done by tomorrow and the second after the weekend. Regards, ACPin & Sons (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's more than meets the eye because I made this shoulder dual rocket launcher for it that I haven't finished yet....that's why I was saying it's more than meets the eye...transform ha! Not like it's Optimus Primal or anything -Semaj (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) are a genuis!-Semaj (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanksgiving will never be the same. (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space) !!
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(...) Wow, I gotta find me a wife like that eventually! :<D I remember Lego Duplo....I used to build some fun stuff, big zoos and the like. (...) Thanks! The Wasp is still under mod, I fixed the shoulders. They were just technic peg bricks into lego (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. I agree that some techniques can seem 'questionable' at first, for one reason or another. Over time, though, I've found that experimenting with the ideas and keeping a lookout for how others use them in their designs can really open up (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very cool. I've always been impressed with the way you balance spindly-leggedness (is that a word?) with industrial-strengthitude (definitely not). As Andrew said, the textures are great, and the cockpit is exactly the kind of tangled mess I would (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Any day now. We're on pins and needles, and Raven, she is Soooooooo ready. I've heard labor can be long, or short. But just in case Raven got me a Lego set to play with if labor just so happens to be a 24 hour marathon. Other than that, I've (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I am so IN.... Mark Neumann....Daddy of the Big Stompas... (BTW, on a side note, when is the bambino coming? Be sure to take a bit of lego to the delivery, makes a maniac from birth.) Ry out (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Perovich, but I modified it very extensively because of joint problems. It's one of my favorite mechs, although terrible for straight combat in the game. I'll put up a pic or two of the latest edition of it eventually. I have modified it again (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) count. And often, function dictates form. There's an engine in there, and I had to make room for it. (...) That is titan. Pics for him are still on my (recently moved) website: (URL) was built a little over a year ago. (URL) was kind of fun, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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Mark, I like it--strong yet agile. The long technic beam used on the legs adds some cool detail. Also the varied texture in this pic is great. (URL) When was this (URL) And are there any more pics? I didn't find him in your bs folder. ciao&salaam (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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Yea, I saw this in the Brickswest pics but didn't know who was the creator. It definitely is a scary beast but I think I was in the desert I'd rather face it than the Cankerworm. ciao&salaam -Andrew (...) [...] (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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New mech guys! Crossposted to castle cause I figured you might be interested in this as well. Some good close ups of the leg design too. (URL) wanted to mention that I figured out a good way to strengthen the middle member of the legs, position the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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(...) You mean in regards to mecha, right? (...) Amado- This looks very interesting. I see an array of weapons--guessing this isn't a medical mech. ;-P Look forward to more. ciao&salaam -Andrew (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Previous lurker and now the first attempt at doing MOCs (top 2 pics); (URL) & Sons (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) that is under-wraps until they are done. But I can tell you that I rebuilt the Hellbringer/Loki extensively, and will re-release it soon, along with the second wave of hotshots. Thx again Ry out (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What I dig about this is that it could be a gorilla. Totally organic except for the cylinders just about at the waist. You're more than meets the eye bit has me going though, does this transform? Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yutaka Minowa: Another Japanese Wonder (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'll play! Eric Sophie, does the Legomaster build anything but joints? Snow Daddy (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) had to scrap. Here are some more pics I just took of the head. (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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There's alot to catch up on over here. Sorry if I missed anyone. e (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Ryan! I always like the stuff you come up with. Your designs look great. Your renditions of Classic Mech designs are right on target. Your Brickshelf Gallery is the bomb. Your site is cool too, lots of stuff to read and lot's of stories and history. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Check out the Snow Leopard Clan making quasi-upright looking Mecha! Yay, folding wings. Does that thing give speeding tickets? e (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome, I checked out your site and i like the creations you have made. Lots to look at. Question: What kinds of things would you like too, or plan to make in the future? You have alot of ideas. I wonder where they will take you next. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Heh, welcome back from the niether world of bummed out CPUs. Aha, Gorrilla Mecha, cool, cool, let's see. Oh, check out the cool parts you use. Oh and right on! You used those dino feet! Dang it! I wanted to use those! Oh well you beat me to it. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Bryce McGlone: Huge Scary Things (...) Adrian (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What's this? Oh ok, I'll play. Cajun Vayland: Supreme Bionicle/System Biomechanical Master Next! (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In three Words or less, name a person who is a mech-aholic (for lack of a better name)... i'll go first... GlaGla: Voiceless Mecha Legend your turn! (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That's a great observation. It looks a lot more gorilla-like angled at that degree. There is definetly more to come this mecha is more than meets the eye. Thanks-Semaj (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello, all. I've made a new website for myself: (URL) a lot better then my old one, since I've finally learned HTML and some CSS, instead of using a demo WYSIWYG editor. And I've made a bunch of new small MOCs, included one small four-legged mech, (...) (22 years ago, 18-Mar-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Sorry I fell behind on this. Being an insane anime fan, I must say you got the BGC look down, save for the small helmets and huge feet. Otherwise very cool. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hello there Soren. Thanks Mr. Landmate. You inspired me to use the arms as (I guess I would call them straps). I might add them to PA004 for looks if I have enough room around the helmet. Later. (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ears? What on earth are you talking about? They're knees! Glad you reminded me; Is the belville figures in the same scale as the Technic figures or could they pass for being in the same scale? Despite 5857 being a cheaper way to aquire the (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.belville)
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(...) cheaper (...) a Vulcan mecha? Kerry (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *sounds* Kapeeech. Domp. Kapeeech. Domp. Vrrrrrr. Kaaapeeeech. DOMP. Me. Try. These. Legs. MTTL. Over. Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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<snip> (...) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Jeff, If you are talking about (URL) are 4 in the 7191 X-Wing Fighter -- Bill (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I like the way you use the "interesting" lego parts. Proportionally it looks fine. One tip for making it look more gorilla-like is to make the body come out at a 45 degree angle from the shoulders. That would make the forearms jutt out more. (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) shizzle. Ah, we keep trying buy they always put us in our place. <sigh> Jeff (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! You are the king of reverse joint legs!! Thin and agile looking. I just was wondering...from what set did you get those engine pods from? I don't recognize them. Jeff (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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A lot of my mechs have the same body composition something which I am trying to change. But most of my mechs use these pieces: Technic ball technic sockets 1x2 brick with axle hole 6x1 wedges? (slopes?) 2x1 hinge bricks with 2 fingers 2x1 hinge (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Lego's are the greatest hobby so relaxing and creativly fulfilling! Anyway I'm finally back after my computer's power supply blew on me. During the two weeks I've been offline my creative energy was completely directed towards lego and this is what (...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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i may have been living under a rock or something, but i just saw Bryce's <I>Torment</I>... it is quite possibly the scariest mecha i have ever seen...the pain...the suffering... this is the brickshelf link... (URL) agony...THE AGONY!!!!!! (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome Sylvia, glad to have you. Looks like you got some pretty cool stuff brewing on your website, keep it up! Snow Daddy Mark Neumann (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Angle's gone to heaven my friends, now we got Angelus. (URL) link in case the above is not available: (URL) that Angelus is too terribly different than Angel. I had to loose the midsection for a few reasons; Mech proportions made Angel look funny (I (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sweet, can't wait! Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Hello all! This is my first post to .build.mecha and my first attempt at creating something mecha. Please check out (URL) and click on Infantry > Walkers. Currently there are two light walkers online, one biped and one quadruped. It is nothing like (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, Mark...you've definitely inspired me to give the legs a try. I've already built a pair and also made a shorter pair just to test the idea out. You'll likely see pics by the end of the month. -Dave (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) AH! So that's what you meant! Alrighty then, here's the list: 1) More Throwbot gearboxes - (URL) These are SOOOO important and now they seem to be in very short supply. 2) More SBD rotation joints. It's nice to see them in three sets, but (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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New mech called Angel, (URL) teaser in case the folder isn't moderated yet, though BS has been remarkably fast! Who do we thank for that? (URL) here is a police mech I call Angel. Lithe and fast to respond to emergencies quickly. Also, heavy dudy (...) (22 years ago, 16-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Okay, sorry for the misunderstanding. 1x1 clip plates 1x1 brick with studs on 5 sides 1x1 plate with eyehole on side. 1x1 plate with clip on side 4x1 lightsaber blade 3x1 Technic axle with stud More generally: Standard and inverse slopes, plates of (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) i think these hands have been posted before, but i never know who made em first (URL) i think THIS guy was the one who used the pistols originally as hands (URL) (...) actually that stuff has been on legoroboplan forever (URL) juat about all (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd prefer these to ball joints, given the choice. The latter are just to weak to support any weight without some extra stiffening, IMO. Now.... I used balljoints for NekoII's ankles, basically supporting her whole frame, but I restricted the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Holy freaking WOW! those hands are the best I've ever seen at that scale-- why didn't I think of it? nuts! And the "willard" folder is AMAZING! yikes! What is up with that? slinking back to my corner now... stuart (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) cannot believe I missed this. Wow. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks. I've been talking with some buds and trying some variations on this format. If some work I'll get the pics up, but namely if we use a technic #1 connector for the center joint, t-axles, and at technic connector that takes axles in (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! Can't wait to see what you come up with! I'm thinking I'm gonna make two or three more with this leg config. (got some variations in mind too...) (...) (Gwwwrrr...rrrTHUD!!! Gwwwrrr...rrrTHUD!!!!) (...) Back at ya! Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks (...) Give the man a prize, yep a laser torch. (...) I've fallen for the look. Color me industrial. (heh, Snow Daddy NIN) (...) Thanks man, believe you me, I'll be telling the world when I get my new minifig! Snow Daddy (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks man. I know, snowballs in hell and Snow Daddy does a weaponless mech. (...) Oh, I'm looking (somwhat nervously/anxiously) forward to it. It's gonna be a hoot! Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mmmmmmm... new Rabadan design... I like. Very much. I'm always impressed by your compact cockpit frames. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't usually build this type, but I'll have to try these bad @$$ legs out. Thanks for the inspiration Mark! (...) (Vrreeeeee... CLANG! Vrreeeeee... CLANG!) Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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Hey all- I'd like to announce the first wave of HOTSHOTS, my newest brainstorm. Before you begin the drool and stare cycle, be warned these are basically recycled mech designs that have been...coolified... Begin the Drool and Stare cycle! Mech Name: (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hello Adrian. Thanks; I said the same thing to myself when I first saw the use of them. This really solved a lot of issues for me. I could not make the suit small enough and keep it from looking.... hmmm...stubby. With this tech I get (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Mark - This is great! I like... everything about it. :) The shape is certainly reflective of its name -- short, stocky and powerful like a gorilla, etc. Is that a cutting/welding torch stowed on the left shoulder? Great use of the Technic (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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talk about a workhorse! that brute looks like it can do the job and then some! nice change of pace, too--no weapons. i really like the color scheme (red and greay, like my new one) and the reverse knee look: it seems that's what many mech-ers are (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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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| | Re: Who's up for mech building?
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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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| | Re: Mecha - What do you need?
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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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| | Re: Mecha - What do you need?
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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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| | Re: PA004 Prototype
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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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| | hinge question (was Re: Mecha - What do you need?)
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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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