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(...) I'll do my best, but I'm almost completely out of ball joints. (...) Thank you! I had fun with the headdress. The legs were quite difficult, but she balances pretty well, all things considered. (...) The tailfin came after messing about with (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks! Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you! I'm not entirely happy with the skirt armor, but I think it works well enough. Glad you like it. (...) Yeah, I thought it was a fun little technique. Hope your design comes together (any chance of a teaser pic?). (...) Thanks! These (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (Blush) (...) (Blush again) I'd reccommend the FSS manga, it's a great read. A bit like Dune with mecha. (...) Not very. I'm embarrassed to say it, you being the King Of Joints, but my joint tech is pretty crappy. This one is a bit more (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Travis, thanks for the kind words. The technic pin is just friction attached over the small nub on the binos. Not all pins work, and it is a bit fragile, but the connection is legit, without glue or any non-lego alteration. Thanks again, Keith (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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this is indeed a fine chang of pace, but i have a couple of suggestions.... 1. if its possible, could you add a poll (doesn't matter what it's about, i just thought it'd be fun to have one)on the side bar? 2. make it so you can see more than 4 (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, This is really cool. I especially think you nailed the shape of the legs and waist. Cool idea for the high heels. Bruce (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Kudos to you master of productivity, you appear to have a summer blockbuster on your hands. You are the Duke of Productivity A#1! As your sounding board and a member state of the Tri-Pantheonic Alliance I know the true enthusiasm and rate at (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Dave, You have been doing a great job at keeping the sidebar up-to-date in terms of MOCs and websites. I would like to see a regular "Mecha Part of the Month" (since week seems a bit rushed) like at .space. I will email you later with ideas. (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Greg- To answer my own question, I found it in the Builderslinks section (while checking out the new format from our curator) and I realize that I have not been to that feature in so long and it offers so much. In "The Mech Theme builders site (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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As curator of .build.mecha, it is my duty to keep the sidebar up to date, informative, and clean. The one thing I've really been neglecting is the clean part of my duties. I hope the changes I've made have alleviated that. I'd really appreciate (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.admin.curators)
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Hey, I was impressed by Station 45, but this does top it. I was wondering, however, about those guns you made your minifigs (the ones coming off the drop ship.) How did you attach the Technic peg to the town binoculars? Trav (-|-) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Keith and his wife Mitzi (and their cats Elephant and Pickle :-) were kind enough to let me crash at their place last Saturday night (a week ago) and put up with me while I took photos of Keith's stuff.[1] I had a blast. Keith put on music, and we (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Whoah! Ya hit me right in the center of my olive-drab heart. I'm absolutely agog with this creation as it's truly an example of the results being greater than the sum of the parts. As somebody else noted this diorama goes beyond just a quality (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow. It's all excellent. So excellent and well-fleshed out, in fact, that I agree with JHK. You have vehicles, backdrop and characters - you should make a story. Cheers, Paul (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Greg- I have not seen that site either. How did you find it? I'm assuming the "OFF" stands for Official. I was able to access the chat and message forum sections but nothing else. Maybe it's due to my dial-up connection. All I know is that if (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey, I really like these mecha! I'm not terribly familiar w/ FSS, except what I've seen in Hobby Japan magazine. But As a mecha, I think these are really skillfully built. I do have a question and a suggestion. Question: How posable are these mecha? (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Maybe im just clueless, but i have never seen this site before (URL) seems there are pictures of gla gla, jun, zizy, (in real life) and i dont know who else.. And never before seen creations :) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Episodes 1 and 2 show ships build durring a time of peace and prosperity hence the streamlined artistic look. The ships in episode 4,5, and 6 were built durring civil war hence the angular functional look. What does appearnce have to do with (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Soren Roberts writes: <> (...) Soren, I dunno but this is another great addition to your FSSes! Cool design all around. I like the differing angles on the plated thighs--really gives it that Samurai-esque armor feel. The (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <> (...) Soren, This is a really neat creation. I have not seen something like this done before. I'm not familiar with FSS (besides from your MOCs) but I think that you have transposed this character quite well. I really have no criticisms (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello Dave, great idea to give second chances to mechas. I got some great ideas from these pics you highlighted. Keep up the good work! Sylvi (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! Amazing stuff. I love the humorous comments on MOCPages and the great detail you paid to creating a consequent building scheme and military look. Sylvi (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I can't very well build Mortar Headds without a fatima, can I? Folder post mod: (URL) links: (URL) care, Soren (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture) !
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Wow. I can't see how you could possibly top this. WOW. Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Submitted for your approval: Folder post mod: (URL) Link: (URL) there an FSS Anonymous? Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc)
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I don't foresee a version 3, but someday I may revisit that frame. Version 2 only came about due to some suggestions regarding version 1. Interestingly, most of the critics for version 1 didn't comment on version 2. Travis Dickinson (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, regarding the LB-that particular site is well known for taking others' creations and calling it their own, so I can't say I'm surprised that someone finally did it to them. Gla Gla is an amazing builder. Truly one of the greats. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dude, that's awesome, you've managed to improve on the great model that you had at BricksWest. I'm glad you picked Station 39, as well, as we all know that 39 is one of the best numbers around. And I loved your random SW rant that I've quoted (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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That's alota brick. This is is an improvement on Station 45, but I would have have not known the difference if you wouldn't have said so. They look very similar yet the yellow highlights in the tubing make it less drab and breaks up all the grey. I (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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That is one big motha. The tech specs alone could take just as long as building it. I can't wait to see some video clips of this. t (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) First of all that wasnt nick fairs lightning bugs... they were www.maskofdestiny.com (the guy who runs this site aint exactly a "cool" or very "tolerable" guy, but nonetheless) and thanks for linking us to gla glas mini mech! i didnt see that (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Folks, To answer my own question: YES! ;-D It was quite an honor to see this thing in person. And quite funny to see it holding, if not crushing, the largest Robobot, pictures of which will be available soon. What's also a great feature to an (...) (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That is one of the most incredible dioramas I have seen yet! Thanks for posting those pictures! Mark (21 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well now that is just awe inspiring. Its nice to see train windows in a non-train MOC. -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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So Keith, Whats the deal with Kassandra? I mean, I don't want to step on anyone's toes or anything. But, uh, is she seeing anyone? How serious is this scrubba-dubba thing? Tell her I make a killer saurkraut. Excellent job! You should mention that (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Your base is on the same level of quality, if not above, that of Legoland's models. Incredible work, sir. (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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I love the captions. Very funny. :) What else can I say that hasn't been said... wow. Great work. What is this whole Iron Reich thing, though? It would be nice if you made a story or something. Or is this from a game or movie? -JHK (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) All are excellent choices! Some are better at modeling while others excel at joints, but you've picked a well rounded group to emulate. Early on I had more of an appreciation for established models than I do now. I, too, prefer to see original (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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