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Re: New Mecha: The Tribunal
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:45:14 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Kyle Vrieze wrote:
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Jon Walden wrote:
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I just finished my latest Mecha, I call it Tribunal. You WILL be judged!!
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Jon, this is rather an ambitious project, given its size, the triangular leg
configuration (cool method of connecting the torso), and the wicked awesome
tank treads on the feet.
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and to think I almost abandoned this project when Mark posted his mecha tank!
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I like this mix of colors, but I would have liked to see them grouped
tighter/isolated better.
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Maybe on my next design, but this one was built out of what I had available in
the tan , brown, and that wierd color I have yet to name
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I also like the hoses, and the SNOTted-in railing
sections as greebles. I think your work continues to improve.
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Thank you, little by little I’m trying different building techniques. Greebling
doesn’t come naturally to me, but I am trying to implement it as I
go.Unfortunately, since all my mecha are intended to be used as miniatures in
the game I run, it has a major effect on my design style. It limits what
construction methods I use. Especially with joints because if a unit loses an
appendage during game play, I like to be able to quickly and cleanly remove it.
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I hope you don’t mind, but I wanted to give you a photo editing tip that I
wish someone had given me long ago (if you look at all the too-dark pics in
my Brickshelf folder you’ll see what I mean). Whatever software you use
(there is a free download called the GIMP, which I use), you select the
“levels” tool, and use the “pick white point” option. Then you click
somewhere on your white background that you want to turn pure white, and the
rest of your image will correct itself to match. This can brighten up a dull
shot, and give it some “pop”. I did it with your first Tribunal pic:
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Thanks for the info, I’ll have to try it. Believe it or not, the picture you
tweaked had already been brightened by 40% from the original. Aah, well, my
photography still needs work.
I appreciate your honest critique and will keep your thoughts in mind on my next
build. I can’t wait to see what you build next!
-Jon
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| (...) Jon, this is rather an ambitious project, given its size, the triangular leg configuration (cool method of connecting the torso), and the wicked awesome tank treads on the feet. I like this mix of colors, but I would have liked to see them (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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