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(...) Not sure how much more detail I could fit on it but expect an email from me. (...) The back is minifig scale rather than person scale. As such it is a little deeper than the real thing because minifigs are a little deeper than people (even (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) If you'd like, I can send you a scan or twenty of my Ghost In the shell manga which shows these mechs in very good detail (and plotting a rebellion to boot!) Give me a buzz on my email @gmail.com if you're interested. Your mech is pretty (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) That's 'cause I stole his leg joints ;) (and forgot to credit them so thanks Jon, it wasn't a direct steal which was why I forgot... sorry) (...) I'm afraid that probably won't help but... thanks :P (...) I'm trying to dabble a bit more. Now (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Looks good Tim, The build reminds me a lot of Jon's bots. Of course wandering down the street can remind me of Jon's bots so.... Sorry, I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to Ldraw stuff. My only suggestion is to build it out of brick. That aught to (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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--SNIP-- (...) Only in my imagination ;) Tim (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Looks pretty faithful. Can a fig fit inside? Jude (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Definitely gracious. You will attain divine blessing from me. (...) Well if you look at the picture I link to in the original post (oh yes, the comb comment has earned some sarcasm ;) ) you will see that the top of the heard is rather round. (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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that's very pretty. (...) do you mean grateful? anyway, I suggest a comb. oh, the comedy... but seriously, I don't know Ghost in the Shell - which part is the head?! What about the little 1x1x2/3 slopes? mo. (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi Ken. If you are trying for the feminine look I've got a few suggestions. Taper the waist, maybe get rid of those two-sided slopes. You could also use those slopes to make the mecha breasts. Also you need to make slimmer hands. Maybe use droid (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Ok Let's try this again. (URL)Assassin406>> Since, as someone pointed out, the mech doesn't look very feminine I've decided to rename it and post some better pictures. I'll be doing some instructions soon as promised and I won't fool around with the (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Hi all, Just a little fig-scale (URL) Tachikoma> tank mecha I whipped up tonight. (2 URLs) Side > (URL) If anyone can help with head smoothing I would be most gracious. Tim (19 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Hi all, I recently went on a work trip and took the parts of set 4888 Ocean Odyssey with me. These two MOC's were the result. (4 URLs) All I added is a mini-fig. I wouldn't normally post about these MOCs, but I've seen a lot of posts from fairly new (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Yeah, sorry about the ftx code. I was in a hurry to post those pics late last night. Thanks for providing a working link Mark. I should also have mentioned that your work has been a big inspiration to me too. In fact I have a picture of Shogun (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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When I look at this, it makes me think that it should be dancing. I can't think why. I like it. Agility is great, fragility is not so great, but seeing as I can't actually touch it, who cares? I like that tubing 'tache best of all - especially as (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yah, but the ftx code needs some work :) (URL) BS Link> Yup, I'd say so. You're getting a lot of the articulation knocked out nicely. Neat work, interesting how you keep track what parts come from what sets, very useful information. Keep it up (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, the turnout was about twice what I was expecting/hoping for. And the Mechs were about six times more spiffy. (...) It's a strange tradition that I've always used for my contests at ReasonablyClever.com. I think it came out of a desire to (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) It was neat - and somewhat frustrating. Next time, I'm going to let myself have a vote as well, or maybe do a "Chris' Choice" award or something. I'm just thankful I had willing victims...er....volunteers to fill out the voting spreadsheet. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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I apologize for the really lousy pictures. I was experimenting with a camera setting that obviously didn't work. <link=(URL) This is my second original mech. I was inspired by some of the mechs Stuart Immonen did and also a hip design that I saw on (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Very impressed with the turnout. Congrats everyone! F (19 years ago, 10-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Whoo! I never thought I'd win a something like this... There were plenty of awesome contenders, and it's great to see that lots of folks got involved. (Hey, almost anyone can shell out $5 for a darn spiffy lego set.) It was a bit hard since orange (...) (19 years ago, 10-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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