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Re: New Moc: Kestrel
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Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:25:06 GMT
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   The pimp my Mech contest got me all up in arms to use the color I have the least of, Orange! After some fits and starts, I came up with my latest mecha, the Kestrel.
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Please, let me know what ya think!

Is that really orange?! It looks very dark in your pics, although I like the colour scheme nonetheless.
Actually I like the whole thing. The torso and cockpit are done very nicely, and it does look light and agile enough as befits its description. I’m not sure about the feet, they seem a bit flat and lifeless. Also it’s a shame that the click ball joint halves at the hips don’t face the same way - I can’t think of a fix - I know it’s only a small issue but I would prefer to see it symmetrical...


mo.



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  Re: New Moc: Kestrel
 
(...) Well, some of the slopes are that weird orange-brown color...Have to find out what the Lego Group calls it. (...) I was trying something different for the feet on this one. If you have looked at some of my other mecha, usually they have (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)

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  New Moc: Kestrel
 
Hello all, I have been very busy as of late. What with buying a house, moving in, and preparing for the arrival of our first child (she is due May 6, btw), I haven’t had much time for building. The pimp my Mech contest got me all up in arms to use (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)  

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