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(...) I wasn't going to say it, but yes, "a little bit picky!" I don't mind the comments, I know I couldn't do it better than it is. That's why it's built that way. But as I said, any comment is appreciated. (...) Ok, guys, calm down, I am going to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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wow, i'm so glad i got to post in this newsgroup. you guys are really nice to us neophites. it just encourages me to stick w/my new hobby. before i actually got back into lego, i did some mecha scale modeling (mostly gundam models). i was really (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks for the constructive criticizm. i totally agree with you. the legs are a bit stumpy and also have very little articulation. the whole mecha, imo, looks more like a mech than a mecha. that is to say, it looks more mechanical than organic. my (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Sheesh! a little bit picky! Oh well That dude rocks man. I have never seen an Optimus as good as this one! I will agree with Jesse that it would be cool to have the trailer! out Tony Knaak (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome to the group Jason, This little lugnet neighborhood seems to growing quite nicely lately! This is your first mecha? That sure is alot better than my first one! Better then about my tenth one too! The color looks good even though you were not (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tobbe! I figure I need each leg to preform two functions, Side to side swing and lift. So each leg will have two drive trains, for a total of 12 drive systems. Each drive train may require more than one motor. So a minimum of 12 more motors are (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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nice job newbie! no i am just kidding my only beef is the problem that we all have...the legs the seem a bit stumpy, not an unusual occurence with first timers, (just check out any of my stuff in th mecha compendium, under bluedragons mecha) so you (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! Can't wait to see the legs. How many motors do you plan for and what do you use for power? (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I got Spine Spin! (URL) 7 begin Upper Leg Hex Truss. Jamocklaquat Brickshelf Gallery (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Welcome, Beefy design! Like it! Let the Mecha Madness begin. e (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) thanks for the praise. the mecha i am currently working on is based on the gundam mobile suit, but is my own design. granted, it does contain a couple ideas i got from others (gla gla's minifig arms for hands, of course, and sun yun's zaku (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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That is one mean mecha... rocket launchers on the legs, a chain gun and flame thrower on the arms..i like the way it's shoulders are the most. You have got to make more mechs dude. (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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greetings and salutations everyone! i've been a big fan of mecha for the last couple of years and became readdicted to lego 3 years ago. when i saw your newsgroups i believe i've found my home. i am currently working on my next mecha, but i wanted (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Optimus Prime (Autobot Commander) : More Than Meets The Eye
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In the name of vector sigma I've never seen something so cool. F***ing amazing. Makes me sad though, I had planned on someday trying to make optimus, but not like that, god no. That's amazing. I love it. I want to steal it. I might try to make a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Greetings! I've had a lot of time to kill this month while looking for a new job (anyone need a slightly used Mac programmer?), so I thought I'd finally post a few shots of some MOCs I've built. I've been haunting the newsgroups for years and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanx ..I do know that Todd Trotter and Joel Jacobsen made some excellent minifig cyclones if anyone knows of any others I'd love to see them. (23 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmm, I never thought that someone could build an Optimus Prime as nice as that one but I do have to tell you about some slight errors in construction. (After all, you said that comments were welcome, or something like that.) The first problem (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, Scott, it's not that I don't want to, believe me, but it's very complex and very bulky. I couldn't have plans for that unless I unbuilt it step by step and then, I am not sure I could rebuild it exactly the same! Try building it your own (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude I must be goig blind, I didn't see this post at all! Sorry James! That's a nice bit of transformation! I have seen only one other cyclone for a minifig, but it didn't transform like this! I think the guy that did it is in Jon Palmer's LUG (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh my gosh!! I am amazed! It looked great at the semi, then you made him transform!! It's incredible! Is there anyway you could be talked into posting plans for that? I would LOVE to be able to build that! Keep up the great work! Scott (23 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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:) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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James, those are some worthy MOCs to make, good luck! That stands for: Please Let Me Know What You Think. e (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for replying i didn't think anyone liked it! I'm working on the interior of my otana and exterior. I have a list of things I want to make Teknoman Zeta Guyver Gundam( make one of em everyone else does) Minifig Ironman Azrael Predator(probably (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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You completed it! All I can say is ...Whoa!!!!! That Optimus is a work of art it's so beautiful I can feel my eyes tearing up. They should enter you in the mecha hall of fame just for that. -James (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey my man Tobbe! (...) Bling Bling! Whoo Hooo! (...) I've been wanting to share that set up with you. (...) Nawww dude, All that Blue Lego came from the Old Praying Mantis. I did however plead my case to Cindy about running out of Blue Plates and (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey AB! (...) Ha! Thanks! Sometimes the work can get tedious not boring but hard, then I just step back and look at the whole thing and I get recharged again. It's (almost) Alive!!! (...) I'm looking forward to working on the lower spine segment and (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey Cool, I like Technic fig stuff. That's a tough one to build and you made it well. What are you making next? Legomaster (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oh, hey your welcome, I am a beliver in following your dreams. It was very cool to read your .txt doc and see that you had a dream to follow. Great I'm glad you visit my site. Continue to build what you dream of and I have no doubt that you will (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (URL) that thing is turning WILD! (...) Clever! (...) Hey, you have waaay to big LEGO budget :) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hi Gil, A conth or two ago I actually didn't have red stored in my big parts storage bins/drawers, cause I never was a fan of red as a colour. But for some reason I decided to assimiliate it back into my 'in use' collection and I realised just (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Tony, glad you liked it, Zac (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey, a compliment from you makes it all worthwhile. I have visited your website often and I hope I'll someday be able to create some robots half as complex as yours. Thank you for your compliment Legomaster ! Terry (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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for some reason I can't help but imagine this thing being built by Casanova Frankenstein... "...I haff created, a Beautiful machine..." ;) seriously, that is an absolutely amazing creation. I want one, even though I would probably run screaming in (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey all, I snapped some more gooder mo betta Jama-rama spine pix: Overall (URL) Loop'd-Loo - Mechanical Spine Cam Actuation - (URL) Eye Lights by John Barnes' hitechnicstuff.com (Thank You!!!) (URL) Duty Worm Table (URL) High RPM 9V Motors are (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hey that's great! Not only is it nice to see that you got to complete a Creation that you have always wanted to make, but it's a good one at that! Very nice, that thing is huge! the head is quite nice and the whole model has a clean look to it. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm very happy to show you my latest MOC, the famous Autobot Commandr Optimus Prime from the first generation of Transformers. The Brickshelf gallery should soon be public, but until then, here are some links to the pics I'm hosting on my website. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.sculpture) !
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Hello all- Just announcing the New AMX-17 Sniper Unit Mod. A mod of the old AMX-17, it has been fun building. I added new features I wanted before, as well as fixing old problems. Since it is a mod, I doubt it qualifies for Mechastruct, but if Tony (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Dude that is awesome! It's up on Mechastruct! (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Gotta love the red and black...just makes any MOC sing. Doesn't hurt that the design itself is a winner as well. Great stuff Zac. As I believe I've commented on before, your comprehensive back-details of technology used across your designs make them (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks, Eric - I'm glad you liked it and my site. Zac (23 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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