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John, That's exactly what the tank is all about. Simple but effective and if you've seen my dioramas then you know that creating the appropriate background is just as important as the MOC. Thanks, ACPin & Sons (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I was supremely pleased with the way the legs turned out. They were one of the things that I tried to get "bird-like" as best that I could. (...) Nothing like a little greebly-ing to make life fun :) (...) That Trigun compartment took me (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oh absolutely this'll be coming to brickfest. The head, tail, wings, and legs all come off relatively easily, so this is quite the portable bird (unlike some of my other creations.) Eric does get charmingly exuberant, doesn't he :) Adrian (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'd just like to say thanks to all the people I didn't specifically respond to for all the positive comments. It's reasons like these that I really love Lugnet. The kind words (and great creations) inspire me to keep creating bigger, better, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yes, it is self-supporting without the stand. However, the center of mass is rather far forward when it's in regular turkey mode, so it sort of leans over a bit (the shock absorber in the leg is actually slightly weight bearing, so it deforms (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I like it! its not exactly what youd expect but thats what makes it cool i think. i like how you did the back of it, and the shape is really good to. does it stand up wothout the stand you have in the pictures? -baz (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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What to do when all LEGO is packed up in cardboard and you only have one 4174 to play with? (URL) regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) assemble in front of me. It's so amazing! Thank you for this Mark and all! I even had to rush to the local toy store and get another of the SW Mini Podracer sets since I ran out on the 1 x 1 bricks with studs on all sides. I had a hard time (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for clarifying this and a big thanks for telling me how names like that are made. I kind of figured there was a Sci-Fi connection somwhere that I've missed being Mech-handicapped. /Tobbe (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nope. It's more like it's looking at me, trying to see if I'm an eatable seed or if he should just blow me to smithereens! In any case it will probably ruin my day :) "Eat? Shoot? Shoot then eat? Desicions, desicions..." (...) You should be! (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks! ill have to upload some pictures of the truck with the gun in it. the mech was-believe it or not- inspired by the movie patlabor 2, even though it looks nothing like them. i just wanted to create a smaller mech with a cockpit in the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! sorry about the size of the pics, im still working on that :) i agree about the legs, but whatever i have tried so far hasnt really matched the rest of the mech. maybe ill change that sometime. -baz (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) figured out how to change it. (...) the hovering mecha was going to have legs but i ran out of good joint pieces so i made it into a hoverthing ;) . i think of it as being a more of a construction mech or one usaed in places where legs wouldnt (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) You are tempting me to buy all of the Galidor at my local TRU for like 5 bucks! Great use of Galidor. I think if they had hired you to show what could be done with Galidor the toyline might unfortunately still exist-Semaj (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) jellied cranberry discs of death incorporated in there somewhere! Awesome as usual! Jeff (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes! Pimpalicious is exactly what I was going for!! :-D What did you use for the shoulder? (...) Which part do you mean? The dark grey shoulder pad? It's from the Nepol and Shimmel set methinks. (URL) little hat for Shimmel is the piece. It (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jeff (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Tobbe! Although the gun was ripped off from another MOC! ;-) Jeff (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) You are definetly the best at making reversed kneed mechs especially those reminiscient of mechwarrior/battlemech. I like the take on the Minotaur. That's one of my favorite episode of the old batman cartoon's Maze of the Minotaur. Too bad (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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LOL! e (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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You had better be bringing that thing to Brickfest!!! After seeing your pics and reading Eric Sophie's response, I'm on the floor laughing so hard I'm crying over here! Scott (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very cool stuff. The mech is kinda Heavy-Gear-ish, and I like it. Gotta disagree with Eric on the legs, I think they look good bulked up like that. That truck is nifty too; it should be even cooler with the gun attached. I like your style, it's very (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oops, too obscure a Simpsons quote. Guess I should've typed that in a German accent ala Ranier Wulfcastle :) BTW, the goggles are pretty cool. I hadn't even noticed them when I typed that. -jeremiah- (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Tony, Yes, do continue with the rest of it. I think that design is neat. You could even make the centers of those dishes the eyes (don't know if you thought about that yet), thus making that protruding section the "nose". I look forward to the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Andrew Saada writes: <> (...) <> Just following myself up, I have now been through all of the pictures. Couple of things...The feet could not be better! Taken out of context one would still be able to identify them as a bird's (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I was goofing with a smaller powersuit body and came up with this instead. What do you think? Should I build the rest of the mech? (URL) is also a new version of the gla gla hand in dat form. t (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tip #1 Some pictures are too large. That is a HUGE pet peve (sp?) of mine! Any picture should be no larger then 800 x 600 pixels and that is the maximum. You should keep most models pics below that! Tip #2 well I have no more, just the first. :) (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Alright a new mecher! So do you plan on making more mechs? What kinds of mechs do you prefer, Mech Warrior style or Gundam-ish style? Cool stuff! t (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It's always good to see someone refine their own work and make it that much better! Oh BTW now I know what parts you were talking about! The peeron links you sent me had no pics and I never replied to you 'cause I am too lazy :) t (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the base unit. Very nice. The mecha thing looks like some kind of spiney, drive around the sand dunes sort of thing. I sort of got more into the baseplate honestly. Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I try with the uber mechtechiness to make a thunkityclunk experierience. ;) (...) What do you mean? Those are authentic Racer goggles! Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yep, most accessable cocpit to date. Need the room to get the core in and out... (...) hhmmmmm. Something on the brain Tony? (...) yeah, but it's got lots of range of movement. Snow Daddy (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks. yeah, the ankles are a bit thin, too much armor on the foot though makes it look chunky. I got the revised instructions up, you should try something. ;D (URL) Daddy (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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I refined the design a bit, and also came up with a less parts intensive, more technic design. (check out angelus to see that in action) Also seen is the stronger middle member design. See them here (when moderated) (URL) Daddy (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: That's it, my mind is gone (New Mech)
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(...) Not being a follower of the mech group I thought this was simply a turkey out of Technic. I chuckled a bit then clicked on a second pic - when I realized there were missiles coming out of the chest. I almost fell out of my chair with laughter. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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This is disturbed. Great articulation, and of course, beautiful tail. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Yow! Great cockpit, just can't get enough of that hinging action! Gotta say though, the head is my favorite part. I agree with Tony, the ankles look funny on a mecha of this size. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle)
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Wow, that's...uhm...original.... (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) hard, what a piece of art you have created, and I had to share it with the rest of the FBTB community... Here: (URL) never thought that Turkeys could be that dangerous :-D Build some more Joseph Kazmo (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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As much as I hate the Galidor line, I say that this is quite pimpalicious. The legs and feet are just great! I really dig the feet, they are my favorite part second to the head. What did you use for the shoulder? t (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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