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(...) I initially was trying to build a *micro* Constellation, but by the time it was finished I thought the model better deserved to be called a 'mini'. Of course, this brings up the entire debate about what scale is micro, what is mini and so on. (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) I can see your point - its interesting how it appears to me that many AFOL's perception of Lego "back in the good ol' days" seems to change depending on what the Lego was like in their respective childhoods. For instance, I have always thought (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, yes that is the one, now I'll have to build that one too. I really didn't like the minis except for star wars, but what a good idea to build the 1970 sets. I really believe that the 70s were the high point of lego when they designed (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Not positive if this is what your thinking of, but in Issue 2 of Brickjournal (URL) on page 48 of that issue (which is page 50 of the pdf file) are building instructions for a mini USS Constellation. (URL) (17 years ago, 7-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Thomas-- These are awesome--brings back many happy daydreams of "gee, that'd be fun to build" when I was a kid. I'd love to see something from the Heliport or Fire Station. Might give it a shot myself, if I can get a spaceship done up the way (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Thomas, these are fantastic. You've not just captured the spirit of these models, but you've nailed a lot of the fine details as well. I saw your post yesterday and it really made my day, as the hospital and the brick yard are two of my (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Now this is the neatest pictures I have seen so far. This is really interesting. You have a talent I wished I had as I love these old sets. How about a mini of the Constellation or the wild west set 365 or even the 354? I am going to have to (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) the Windmill), and these are excellent renditions. -- Tony Hafner (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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Hi, that's so great! Brilliant I would say. Hope to see more of them. Regards, Barbara (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Thomas, Last night I was building a 555, 580, and 560 and since I have these fresh in my mind I can comment that you have the look JUST RIGHT! Great idea and excellent implementation, Eric (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) These are fantastic, micro has come a long way, and you just raised the bar once again. Looking forward to seeing more now that you have been bit by the microbug. Janey "Red Brick" (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Thomas Main wrote: <snip> (...) Suggestions for improvememnt???? THese are brilliant on their own! Nicely done--love all the nifty little details, especially the tipper on the waggon THe only suggestion-- More!! :) Dave K (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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Il Duomo,the magnificent ribbed dome of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, located in Florence Italy. (URL) I've seen this SNOT technique used often on many MOC's but have never seen it used as extensively as in this model. The technique (which (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jun-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.build.microscale) !!
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Time flies, congrats! The index will be good, and the set features should be interesting (I had no idea there were enough to do on a weekly basis but I assume you'll be going back to some very old sets?) Congrats again and God Bless, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Hey all, My blog on microscale MOCs, (URL) MicroBricks>, is going to be six months old on Monday. I've just added a couple of new features. I finally broke down and succumbed to my inner OCD and created an (URL) index of featured MOCs>. Also, I'm (...) (18 years ago, 18-May-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Beautiful work, May have to borrow that idea for Melbourne, so much detail in such a small vehicle. Love the smoke stacks, and the light sabre hit as gas tanks are a stroke of genius. Aaron (18 years ago, 23-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the reply! Microscale is also not my main thing, but once in a while it's nice to explore a little in different areas, to broaden the horizon. Nate (18 years ago, 22-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Really eye catching! I'm not much of a microscale fan but I had to compliment this brilliant work! God Bless, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 22-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Hello my dear fellows! Today I'd like to show you three transport ships of the so-called "Rag Tag Fleet", the collection of civilian ships which follows and is protected by the Battlestar Galactica. The following vessels are all from the Classic (...) (18 years ago, 22-Apr-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Absolutely wonderful :) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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