Mecha : 13502


Building / Mecha / 13502

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Mark Neumann

I want to volunteer my services as a judge, either side, I don't care. Hell I'll be a solitary judge if both parties agree to it. I feel I know both Soren and Eric fairly well and I think they both could count on me to be fair. However, I think a (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Soren Roberts

(...) Actually, at the risk of getting myself saddled with worse, I've already done that. The Zephyr has a pair of gearboxes for a waist, and I'd probably do this one the same way. Really geeky question - would we be measuring from the shoulders, a (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Mark Neumann

(...) Tell you what, if Eric agrees to the situation we'll go from there. (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Eric Sophie

In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Neumann wrote: -snip- (...) 12 inches in 9 months. Sorry that's a joke. No limits just build the Mech, and before the spring thaw. 12 inches or less? Who am I Zizy? 9 months!? Soren and I could spawn a love child in that (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Soren Roberts

Oh stop weaseling. You accepted (if I understand your crazy moon language), and if you want to save what little face you have left you'll do this as is. If you actually want to go bigger, send me a box of parts to even us out. (Dark red bricks, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Eric Sophie

Whateva... Your rules are unrealistic. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Soren Roberts

(...) I'm laughing so hard I can barely see the screen. Anyone else want a go? I'll build it anyway, but the competition would be fun. Soren (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Bryce McGlone

(...) I'll go even though 12" is not my normal scale (note: disclaimer inserted early in case of massive blow out aka: parachute). I doubt I dislike you enough but I'm sure we can work on it. (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Joe Meno

(...) I'll step forward. I want to learn about mecha building, and while this is extreme, it is an opportunity. And it will be fun! so, we're doing that anime based mecha, twelve inch limit? And how long to build? I am pretty busy with stuff, ya (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Christopher Snead

Man, this blows... I wanted to see a contest. It would have been better than all this nonsense. Eric, you really should reconsider. I think 12 inches is not a very good size - Soren, all your stuff is on the order of twelve inches, AND you chose a (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Soren Roberts

I don't take issue with anything else, but whining? I was hardly whining. Yeah, the rules are generous towards me - I never claimed otherwise. I have at least three things I want to build before then, though, and the next three months are crazy for (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Christopher Snead

(...) Okay, fine, you're not whining. But I still think a contest should be a little more than "Eric, I challenge you to build what I build better than me." I like the design, and most of my experience is in the 12 inch range; but I like the idea of (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Peter F. Guenther

(...) Why not have both sides appoint their judges, and then have the judges--off LUGNET and without input from either party--decide on a set of rules, with no possibility of changes? Both guys agree by naming judges to participate in whatever the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

In lugnet.build.mecha, Christopher Snead wrote: -snip- (...) Chris, you are beautiful. That is exactly why I told him, "just challenge me already!" We need a way to resolve our differences. I am trying like heck to live a good life. All I get from (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Mech-off —Soren Roberts

Don't read anymore if you can't take some nastiness, because you just got my back up. Eric, your constant whinging, passive-aggressive personal attacks, and cowering behind the skirts of someone who actually posted a new set of rules, are all really (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

(...) Stop being so nasty then. What's the big deal. I can't remember anymore. (...) Whateva... (...) When did I say that I am professional, only people who work for LEGO are the real pros. I have no will to continue to argue with you. Perhaps we (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people) !

Where've you been, Jesse? —Tony Alexander

In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote something odd on pretext of coming to peace I've got three words for you, Eric. Just drop it already, Eric. Less tooth chatter more brick clatter, Eric. I'm getting the vapors from all this space-air. Cows (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Where've you been, Jesse? —John Neal

Is your header an obscure reference to Jesse The Jolly Jingoist? (...) stuff at the bottom to satisfy the ettiquette police (please ignore) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

Re: Where've you been, Jesse? —Tony Alexander

(...) If by this you mean Jesse Alan Long, of .space infame, why then yes, yes it is. If you don't know, check out the lugnet.space timeline, under "I have just five questions for you, Kyle" - an entertaining read. The esteemed LEGOmaster's bearing (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

Re: Where've you been, Jesse? —John Neal

(...) Nope, wrong one. He is the second Jesse Long on LUGNET. The first one hasn't been around for years now AFAIK. JOHN (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

Re: Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) Geez, Eric. You could've built the damn thing in the time it took you to type that load of bollocks. Stop blubbering and start building. a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

In lugnet.build.mecha, Allister McLaren wrote: Ditto, Whateva... (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) Ah, the standard chicket-shit response. Well done, Eric. You continue to impress. a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

(...) I love you too, sweetie. e (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) You sure you're not on drugs? (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —danny staple

Quit bickering already and build something the lot of you - before I come over there and bang your 'eads together... Sheesh... Danny (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —Christopher McGrath

(...) Boo hoo. Suck it up, sissy. Want us to call the waa-mbulance? (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.people)

Lego Mecha Hall of Fame FYI —Bryce McGlone

(...) It should be noted that Eric no longer speaks for nor is part of the LMHoF. Some time ago he chose to remove himself from the group and the website. As such he no longer speaks for nor is associated with the LMHoF. (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)

Re: Mech-off —Bryce McGlone

(...) "If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not receive it," the master replied, "to whom does the gift belong?" (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.people)

Re: Mech-off —Jeff Stembel

(...) If the actions of an individual you know only from a forum such as this is genuinely causing you heartache, you really need to take a step back and re-examine your priorities, because you're investing way too much emotion here. Jeff (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

(...) Or how about just being screwed with because of an old axe to grind. Your advice has been noted and filed under G. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

File this under lugnet.off-topic.whattheheck —Tony Alexander

(...) - (farts) + (parts) snap that crazy brick Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

(...) Chris, it is rare that I see your name in this forum, so I want to aknowledge your post. (...) Please understand, I asked Soren to challenge me, I did not say "I challenge you." For whatever difference there is in that, there it is. I won't (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) snip (...) If Soren's challenge is too hard for you, just say so. There's no shame in admitting failure. a (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Mech-off —Eric Sophie

(...) Silly trolling axe grinder. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Oh, Just Mech-off Already!! —Tony Alexander

(...) Carayzey Moonman-spekking Artsy-type personage! I gruschtel in your general direction! Build already Stay away from the bait MOO Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Oh, Just Mech-off Already!! —John Neal

(...) Iam naat goin' ta build wan. I've alreaddy gat wan-- eets vvvery niiiice. :-) .....Or maybe I will! JOHN (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

Re: Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) Charming. Well, I'm gonna build a mech for this contest anyway. You do whatever you want, but the namecalling isn't improving your image around here. a (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Marco Tagliaferri

(...) This is the first good suggestion in a heap of postings. I think this could really help to solve some peoples problems. I hope it will. I'm really fed up with this disgusting smack and resmack. This here should be fun! So let's take it to (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Steve Hassenplug

(...) The rules are not 'unrealistic'. Just not very challenging. At least not for someone with any skill. Given nine months to build a twelve inch mecha, even someone like me (who's never built a mecha before) could do it. Looks like others are (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-<______> Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) I'll give it a go, and on your terms too. I feel like a challenge even if Eric doesn't. Just to clarify: 12" to the shoulders? And does it have to be poseable? I'm not sure I could build that with any amount of mobility in the hips and get it (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Contest rules —Soren Roberts

Okay, for everyone who feels like going for it as-is, here are the rules, expanded: 12" to the shoulders. An inch higher, and anything shorter, is fine - don't get hung up on it. Make whatever adjustments you like within reason - color, detail, (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —Tony Alexander

In lugnet.build.mecha, Soren Roberts wrote something about building with LEGO elements THAN Q Keep On Mechin' Off Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —Joe Meno

(...) Okay, I'm still in - even though I don't know how to build mecha, I'm willing to jump in and learn... and hi Allister and Bryce! Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —danny staple

While I am not particularly impressed by the infighting - I love the idea of everybody having a go at building form a target mecha. How about we drop all the rivalry, and all have a go at building one. We could give people bragging rights on "the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —Allister McLaren

(...) <waves to Joe> Shouldn't you be getting BJ3 out the door? ;) a (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —Joe Meno

(...) Working on it as we speak....warning: it's BIG. Joe (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —Timothy Gould

(...) I'm in. Time to break that mecha-cherry as you've put it before. I'd prefer if you'd link to a real brick picture ;) I'll even make it out of bricks to add to the challenge... Tim PS. I aplogise in advance for the crapness of my entry! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Contest rules —John Neal

(...) Okay, so let me get this straight-- there are now two contests going? One to recreate (URL) this>, and one that will be revealed on Jan 1 by Mark? JOHN (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)

Re: Contest rules —Dave Johann

(...) I am in as well. (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Jeff Stembel

Other than the fact the rules he set in response to your challenge are completely outside your typical building medium, how are they unrealistic? Setting specifics of size or parts sets a basis on which to judge. Limiting the size will also (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Eric Sophie

I would have. His disgusting email made it clear. I have no desire to entertain him further. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Soren Roberts

(...) Cheer up, emo kid. Why don't you post it? You have my express permission to do so. It's not something I'm proud of having written, but unlike you, I'm man enough to own up to my mistakes. Soren (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Eric Sophie

(...) Whateva... I rather post the whole slew of emails I got saying what a mean person you are. Aside from that, please don't bother me anymore. Thank you. e (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Aaron M. Sneary

(...) Aw, so sad that you're feelings are hurt. You're more fun than poking a toothless badger with a stick! (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Colin Robert Gutierrez

(...) *stirs* *stands up* *shakes off dust* *clears throat* What a time to wake up from hybernation! I would have to agree with Jeff. I have always felt that it is much more challenging to build small than big. After all, the bigger you build, the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —John Neal

In lugnet.build.mecha, Colin Robert Gutierrez wrote: <snip> (...) in a red wine sauce? (man, I've got Python on the brain today!) I think Jeff's point is that, whatever the size, it should be consistent as to create a fair playing field, so that (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Colin Robert Gutierrez

(...) (more snip) (...) Spam, spam, eggs, spam, bacon and spam... (...) Yes, I agree on the fairness issue; I just wandered off on the side topic of the challenge involved. For those of us who are at our budgetary limits already (I personally have (...) (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Allister McLaren

(...) So you're forfeiting then? Too bad, it could've been fun. (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Tony Alexander

(...) Love... Exciting and New... Come Aboard... We're EXPECTING YOOOOUUUU!! The LOVE bots soon will be strafing another gun The LOVE bots Promisin' smack-talk and other fun Peas along light, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Aaron M. Sneary

(...) Sounds like you can't think outside your standard mecha box. You have a style all your own, but heaven forbid you ever step outside. Come on, take the challenge. Heck, build a 12" one for the 3ft one to step on, if it's so dang easy. Aaron (19 years ago, 20-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —danny staple

Ahhh - If only there were more geeky questions ansd real challenges other than foul mouths and name calling. By the way - I cannot actually access that link Soren posted. Anyway - there is nothing like a good arms war to improve technology, we (...) (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —Mark Neumann

(...) For some reason my Firefox wouldn't open it. I tried the link in IE and it worked ok. But I see cutting and pasting "(URL) into the address bar works ok in Firefox also. Give some of these things a shot Danny. (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests)

Re: Roberts-Sophie Mech-off —John Neal

(...) I had the same problem with Safari-- cutting and pasting solved it. Here are some pics (mmm, goooogle) of (URL) a model> of the proposed contest mech. JOHN (19 years ago, 19-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)