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(...) Thanks Soren! And yeah, I've been wanting to use those axles since I got them in Jango Fett's Slave One. You can see a lot of pieces that I accumulated during March in this mecha also, especially from those mini-SW sets. (...) You know, I (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I really like this. You absolutely nailed the air-defense-vehicle look. Nice to see someone else using those white axles for miniguns. I have only one real critique, and that's the hatch. It looks a little cramped, so close to the big white radome. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Welcome back! I was beginning to worry what happened to you. ;) Very sweet mecha, especially the white sensor gear. The smoke grenade launcher looks positively incredible, exactly like real ones. As always, the color scheme is perfect, with (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all! I'm back to building with LEGO again. To all the MOC posters, sorry for the lack of replies, but please know that I do check out everything that you build and greatly admire your creations. Now that it's summer break, I'll have more time to (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX) !
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(...) Lenny, oops, I mean Jr. Marshal I really enjoyed reading through the construction notes on this one. I haven't considered building a large ship yet for myself, but I still found the process you're going through to build one very interesting. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) you know, the funny thing about that is... -Jr.Mar.Hoffman (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(4 URLs) (...) Ay, Herr Jeff, ze vill indeed. Ze vill indeed! -Jr.Mar.Hoffman (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thank you very much. The "Commie Bug" as it is called around the water cooler, was only meant for planetary travel. Currently designers are looking into developing an interplanetary version that could be used to ferry short distances, like (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Your Jr. Marshalness, Having now scrutinized the released photos after reading the briefing during a writer's bloc break, I now have the following comments. Vhile your perzonal kraft does not zeem fit for ekstra planetary traval, itz quite (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Now this is the face of pinko commie scum if I ever saw it. (URL) :D -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) "Adopt a fleebnork. They're DYING!" -Sally Struthers (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) SNIP (...) SNIP (...) the new creations vill greatly bless the mother country, space comrade Jeff (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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The Eastern Block is Proud to announce its two latest achievements: ======= Our first creation deals with question: What happens when you mix two parts Spaceman Spiff, two parts VW Bug, and one part evil Soviet dictatorship? (2 URLs) It is the 2056 (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Anthony, About the only way you can top this is to produce a stop-action animation of this behemoth moving. I'd love to see it move about. Of course, I don't expect to see it fly (except with the help of Photoshop). Great work!! Alan (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You might also try checking out the (URL) resources> section here at .build.mecha. Many folks worked hard to provide a nice starting resource for others who want to try their hand at mecha. -Dave (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The second version is shown transforming in the video clip. It works essentially the same except for the bumpers and lights which must be folded under. I'll put up some more photos when the pull back motor version is completed. (...) I think (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks much! I will admit the cloth wings are a bit of a cop out, but look at the original wings. I much prefer the way it is now than before. But yes, I agree, it would probably have been better made from plates. However, in my own defense, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) The first time I looked at this I wasn't too fond of it. My mind got wrapped around the idea of a sedan, and it really doesn't work for that, but as a dunebuggy it's a rather interesting design. The version shown in the last three images looks (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) go to (URL) a section on building and joint construction there. should be good to get you started...not only that...but there's some great inspiration for you as well, some seriously cool gundam and other mecha. check it out... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. That cam about sort of accidentally, but I like it too. It has that cobbled together Mad Max 2 feel to it. (...) Yeah, and it's dead easy to pose too. And very stable. Translation: Playability. This one survives the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! It was only my second time to use ball joints on a mech. The first time was the Locust, which has been revamped and is awaiting pictures. I'm liking what I'm seeing. (...) Thanks again. *gasps* But it DOES have knee joints! I think you (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmmm, that'd be cool, but fads seem to focus more on ideas that are simple to build and use more generic parts. Mind you, this car has a fairly simple transformation, made all the more smooth and robust by using them (inexpensive) Bionicle (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) GH in the Hizzle! With the feet, I wanted to give some grip, considering all the adventures the Macro-Bot is sure to have! * A set of (URL) Throw Bot Gear Boxes> provides the (URL) Spine Flex>. I think I'm gonna dig out some Red Bevel Gears (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hey, thanks for responding. I thought this one must have had the Bionicle kiss of Death after all this time. I admit that I was initially resistant to Bionicle myself, but I can't resist the lure of new parts, and, well, they were on sale. For (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yep, now I have "Bumpy Butt". Or more commonly called "Waffle @$$". The cure? Use Tiles. (URL) (...) e (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yay! - How do you like the white point now!?! (2 URLs) Image> (...) Thank you, I like to begin and end shapes using slopes. Your work of late was also a mark to shoot for. Congrats on the Induction of Neko 2 to the LMHoF. (...) Hey, now I got (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Isn't that frightfully uncomfortable? A (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dave. I'm really encouraged by the responses from the all mechmasters I've had. I procrastinated over getting the ZS for days, but I'm glad I did. The printed parts are nice and generic, and in red/black/silver :). They should get used (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Lego Mecha! No Sneading needed. LOL! Actually I have alot of yellow that I have been sitting on. Maybe somthing to build with all the bits. yay! e (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey cool thanks, I'm gald to have used them instead of letting them sit in a bin. I think I have been talked into making at least one more. (...) Aww, thanks, the lil' snoogums help sort and clean up, even if they barely do their job. Poster (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Alright more Clan Ice Panther! (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice work man! The centurion is pretty big leap in design from your previous mechs as far as joint-tech is concerned :) I also like the look of the warhammer (one of my alltime favorites) I like its beefiness and overall layout, despite the lack of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all- I've been busy :<D Warhammer: (URL) Remodeled!: (URL) Reloaded!: (URL) Remodeled!: (URL) thanks to Dave Johann and Frank Kopistanos (spelling?) for the criticism and ideas on the Centurion. Some mechs are up on MOC Pages as well, check out (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oops :S And that is ofcourse after I learn to read!! :( e, I told you already that my english isn't that good! :P n (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) This is sweet Eric! As everyone has said it seems way more refined than your other mecha in the past. I love the teeth on the feet! Very cool touch. The bionicle (?) piece that connects the torso to the hips is sweet. The skinnyness of it adds (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Chris, Thanks for sharing this lil guy! Hardsuit sweetness. I have to echo the Grand Admiral here in that the chunky- and tough-ness of this is great. (...) Exactly. I too would like to make one eventually. I do have a question about the ankle (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Allister, Cool... In lugnet.build.mecha, Adrian Drake wrote: (...) Not to be bland, but ditto. I like the dune-buggy/"4x4 offroader" form. And this (URL) pic> shows the flexibility of this character. -Andrew GardenSLUG (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm...transformers... I'd love it if that became our next fad :) This is quite cool. Nice to see a few more .spacers embracing the usability of more pieces. Just because it's bionicle doesn't mean it's crap! Adrian (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Wow! Très cool! Legomastaaaaaaaa! I love the articulation of this guy-- and the joints not only show the typical mater touch on the inside, but display an intuitive ability to use the new compound wedges in exciting and clever ways. The shapes flow (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I gotta say it- Legomaster strikes again! Great job there, Eric! I love the posability of this guy. Do you have your gearing properly Sneaded? ;) On a related note, some of the parts you've used aren't available in Blue. Switch to Yellow instead - (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Excellent Job Anthony, but I do have a bone to pick with you here....what's with the cloth wings?!?! That doesn't look like Lego to me...I was hoping someone else had finally come up with a strong stable reptillian wing design. :( I guess I wait (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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