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I'll subtitle this: 'If at first you don't succeed...' Post mod pics: (URL) is a Long term project that lasted close to two two years partly due to structural flaws and partly due to a lack of parts in the needed colors. Brown (Bone/feather), Dark (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) If at first you don't succeed... maybe you should start all over. In my humble opinion, this thing is ugly. I really don't like it at all. The color scheme doesn't work for me, the upper-legs are way to short and thin and they lack details. (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Woohoo! Go Dave! I was wondering where Invictus went. I really loved hearing the build story though. This mecha/beast is sweet. I love the huge body and then the small t-rex arms coming out the side. It makes it look much more beastish than if it (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Looks like there've already been some comments about the proportions on this guy - it took me a little while to figure the thing out. It looks a little strange standing on two legs, but that's just because you've matched the proportions and (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey, it's your opinion and I can certainly respect that. The colorscheme is one that just doesn't translate into photographs very well at all and I'll freely admit that it's the darkest creation I've ever built. From the knees to the toes (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I felt you guys needed to know why this project took so very long to finish. Mindset really is everything. (...) Here's the deal. The body is quite large-larger than anticipated, but it's the hips that make the body so huge. The arms weren't (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Whoa, I've said it before and I'll say it again: This thing is NUTS! What I like about it and your building style is, the way you use really wierd parts and peices. There are some design techniques that are really cool. The building experience write (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hunched over or on all fours?!? Sorry, but the wing weight in a position like that would crumple the torso before I could even pose IH. Without wings, it might be able to perform a sumo squat, but that's about it. With stronger arms, it should (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I always say, building is a series of compomises. If I set out to build something and I know I want it to have 10 cool design things and when I'm done with the project and I've managed to get 8 or 9 of those cool things in to the model, then I know (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) From you, Eric, that's a mighty high compliment. Thanks! (...) Like Bryce, my take on it is this: if no one else is using the part, then I will. That was a BIG influence on this model. (...) Thanks (...) That was the one thing I could have (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Great comment! I'll keep this in mind as I work on the other models. As someone who doesn't compromise, it won't be easy, but I'll work on it. (...) Yep. As I mentioned before-IH probably would have been a better looking model if I wasn't so (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oooh, "Icewulf" sounds cool. Hear that Snow Daddy! You'd better watch out! e (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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wow, dave! this has to be your best mecha yet. i've read some of other people's comments, and i'm going to have to put in my two cents: first of all, i love the detail of this thing. i can't believe how huge it is! the bigger a creation is, the more (...) (21 years ago, 26-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thank you, Jason! If nothing else, it's certainly my largest, most articulated model yet. (...) Perfect! You got what I was going for-Dr Frankenstein meets Monster Garage meets X number of Godzilla foes. (...) It's funny how impartant (...) (21 years ago, 26-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Invictus Horriblus- 'The Unconquerable Horror' UPDATE
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(...) There are some great detail pics of the wings, leg innards, ankle/knee gearing, and head. Please go check it out once more now that the details are easier to see. -Dave (21 years ago, 26-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Dave Johann writes: Hey, Dave! Congratulations on finally getting this one done and posted! I've seen many great mecha from you @ Lugola meetings, but you haven't posted them :( I remember at Brickswest 2002 when you set this (...) (21 years ago, 26-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) persistence. My question is: What are those small half circle pieces on the tips of the wings, and which set do they come in? Cheers, Allister (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good question! I actually couldn't remember where I got these from so I did a bit of research: (URL) available in a couple of sets from a few years back: (URL) probably available in other Stingrays/Aquanaut sets, but I'm not the expert on (...) (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I haven't? Funny, I though all my completed mecha were posted on Brickshelf. Now you're making my wany to go back over the past few years worth of creations and check that fact. :) (...) Not only recovered, but got a complete (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Dave congratulations on the final product-- really well worth the effort. I understand how you feel about a lego creation just hanging around waiting to be completed-- they really don't leave you alone, do they?! :^) As to IH, I really like (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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