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Hey TK, nice hardsuit. I tried using the technic bush parts for the arms when I was buiding my PA003 but I found them too short since I doubled up the levers. They do look great on your hardsuit. I really like what you have done with the transport (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Dude, I love the carrier. Not so often do we see support equipment, I love it! Particuarily the engine, the chute from bed of truck to interior, and the greeblies on the exterior are very nice. I like your use of the antennes for arms and legs. I (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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"CRAIG STEVENS" <SWFALCON30@YAHOO.COM> wrote in message news:H8MD7y.3Iq@lugnet.com... (...) If I remeber corectly there was one of these done by an artist not an AFOL, and it was funded by the LEGO company. there was quite a discussion about this (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Wow. This is really cool stuff - the research is evident in the believability of the backstories. And the mecha suits are cool - great use of antennas. The coolest thing to me is simply the way the suits mount to the SpyderNest. That just strikes me (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Oh, you mean like, Wild the Suit is, refinements are good they are. (hrrmmmm) Lego leads to building, building leads to thinking, thinking leads to twinkies. Strong are the forces of Dark Chocolate. Trully wonderful is the mind of a Lego Builder. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Jason, the gears would work if I had a motor, but I am affraid right now it is purely cosmetic aside from having all 6 wheels spin together. Thank you! out (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Eric you kinda sound like Yoda! :^) I am glad you enjoyed it, It really isn't that new of a concept, I need to get out of that suit rut! out (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Thank you! I had been playing with those handle bars for a while trying to think of a new way to use them. out (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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(...) What does that rank mean, in the overall hierarchy of a ship or a naval station? (I presume it means something other than "you have to stand on the prow for the entire voyage, or the fantail if we're going backwards". :) ) best LFB XFUT - (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yes, but first of all that was a public post (not a private email), and second you made a value judgement about adults who *are* interested in the military and show this with LEGO in your words. Just as you did in this post. I responded to it (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) As far as the concentration camp models- I personally approve. They were NOT meant to be toys- they were meant as a serious statement (at least as far as I could tell). They were using something so innocent because of the effect that it has- (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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The intention of my original email was to answer Henry Henkleman's comments that TLC should produce military based sets. He seemed to miss the point that many parents do not like buying war related toys for their young children. I think Star Wars (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Harvey Thanks for you kind words about my models. I am glad you like them. The scale (6-stud width) make them suitable for flatcar loads as you suggest. I understand that this type of models will not be included in the Official Lego assortment (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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The suit! Wild it is! nifty,compact, hard suit tech. Very cool. I spy handle bars, axle bushings and more. The transport with the shot of the suits are really neat. Some good building to heal the soul. e (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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oh my goodness gracious. your exosuit and carrier are simply fantastic. well-thought out idea. kinda reminds me of the colonial marine APC (a la "aliens"). glad to see you used gray (gray is our friend) for the color scheme. very military. i noticed (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Nice job on the Hardsuits! I like your use of the handlebar piece on the chest. The transport is also cool, looks very chunky. (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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(...) Bulls***. Read up on the First World War and come back with an informed opinion. That war saw levels of brutality and raw horror currently unmatched in any modern conflict. And both LEGO planes mount machine guns. (...) Why should we "follow (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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You are not allown in that thought about the PotMHaPiaM. (nice acronym huh?) Most people think of it as cheating :^) I do too, I just like to cheat and I like the Cheat! (if you have no clue who the Cheat is, you need to check out this site (URL) a (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Thank You Gil. You guessed right about the Pop Sci issue! It has sort of been my encyclopedia for my new creations. Most of the info I interpreted and rewrote it in my own style from that great source. I also found several informative websites (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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even though i don't like the whole pop-off-the-minifig-...ts-a-mecha thing, i have to say here that the carrier is great. first, the skillful use of tiles and studs with a minimum of exposed studs is very masterfully executed. also, the way the body (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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This is really wild stuff Tony. The amount of research that went into this project is obvious from the first look at it. The backstory on the suit and the technology behind it (I'm assuming that was gleaned in part from that Popular Mechanics issue (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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The Object Force Warrior v4.0 "WolfSpyder" is a new exosuit I recently created. I also made an .mpd of the suit as well as a high resolution set of instructions ready for you to print and build your own! Website with all images, the .mpd, hi-res (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space) !
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(...) Because those AFOLs don't want to. In .space, people imagine militaristic futures and build warships; the violence of Star Wars (destruction of Alderaan, anyone?) and WWI (WWI is "a long way away from the horrors of modern warfare?" I never (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Make that WW1 planes. I must be losing it... (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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I for one support LEGO's policy of not producing modern military themes sets. In fact it kind of makes me uncomfortable seeing WW2 tanks and the like built from Lego. There are not many havens for children from war and conflict in the world of toys, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Is their a backstory to this? (maybe an earlier post) I would love to know more about it. It must have a really accurate tracking system to hit the Harpy though. ;^) Mark M. (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ryan, its only fair to warn you that your "top secret" facility has been discovered from orbit by the "104-Sulu" System Defense Boat. I will give you a one hour window to evacuate all personell before I issue strike orders on the possum works. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Beautiful! Great SNOT work on the half track. The camoflaged version is especially cool. My favorite build detail is the use of the bottom half of a 1x2 hinge on the armored car. I'd never thought to use that element. Bruce (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <snip> Mattias, I have heard people at my local Wal-Mart comment that 'they couldn't build military vehicles from LEGO®, so they bought megabloks instead'. I disagreed with them, knowing that MOC's such as yours, Dan Siskind's, etc. absolutely (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) to sit down and try minifig scale for a change. But knowing myself I would probably go for some large construction never the less... I see you got the SNOT technique down. Normaly I don't even lurk in .military so I can't say anything about (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Every time I see military models and minifigs, I can't help but think to myself, "these sure are the happiest little soldiers I have ever seen." Great work and the detail is wonderful. Steven ===== Steven B. Combs (URL) Member #414 ___...___ Do you (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all Happy new Lego year to you. I have opened 2003 with some new models of German WWII vehicles. The half-track SdKfz 251 and the armoured car SdKfz 222. I have been experimenting a little with different colours. Nowadays most parts are available (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se) !!
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Hey Ryan I like that alot! It has a very cool overall look too it. Fictional Future aircraft are a favourite of mine. Espeicially when they look awesome like this one. The apparent stealth features are very nice, like Bryce said, cool resemblance to (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey Ryan, welcome to the board. You've got a very nice model there. I'm really getting an F/A-22 meets F/A-18 vibe off of it but that's probably intentional on your part. Your use of the slope parts really help to give your model a "blended" (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) well done rendition, and the use of rocket cones made for an interesting accent to the front of the model. (Also, those 4 x 7 x 2 rounded cockpits attribute a more convincing look to the model. I should order several of them.) Just a few small (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) the red gloves? -Keith (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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The Harpy multi-purpose all weather fighter recently rolled out of my top secret possum works facility. This aircraft features 6 air to air missiles, a 20mm gun, 2 external drop tanks for long range, fully retractable landing gear, and special heat (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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The K-55 Mobile Tactical Platform webpage: (URL) Brickshelf gallery once it becomes moderated: (URL) couple of goals I had with this model: - Create a mecha that looked tank-ish in nature (I got inspiration from the French Leclerc, the German (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) The only military model I've done is my big blue plane (PB4Y-2 Privateer) model, which I had at last year's BricksWest. However, it is slated for demolition soon (it has almost all of my white plates, and other parts I covet, in it). Should I (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Cool sub! The model looks great, but that minifig looks like a giant! There's a 40-some stud wide Typhoon class sub built into a GMLTC module, but I don't think anyone's posted pictures yet. (...) Where was this idea last year when Brickmania (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi, Matt suggested I post this here as well. I just finished an 82-stud long x 8-wide (of course) waterline model of a WWII submarine, the USS Pampinito, seen at (URL) as the first part of BayLTC's 2003 SF Waterfront project. See the most of Lego (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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The organizing committee is attempting to finalize the BricksWest schedule by the end of next week. This is the absolute last chance for you to step forward and volunteer to run a session or two in Carlsbad. To date, we are a bit heavy on trains, (...) (22 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.storage, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha) !
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Wow. Very nice tank. I'm curious to what "snow camo" looks like. Is it just all white or a mix of white and light gray? I'm really interested in seeing more of your MOCs. Are you sticking with ground vehicles or going to do a mix of air/land/sea? I (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Erik, I can't classify myself as a more expereinced builder, or even a good one, but I really gravitate to the military models and I will say this is an excellent start. I am very interested in seeing your others. About how long did it take you to (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Erik! Great Model! I've always loved the Afrika Corps color schemes, but finding enough tan is always a challenge. I really like how the light grey, interspersed with the tan (on the barrel, for instance), looks - nice highlighting and use (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Welcome to the military board, Erik. Pretty Nifty model you have there. I like the use of SNOT building on the frontal armor plate, and the tan parts really do lend themselves to the African Theater of operations. Can't wait to see it on the (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi everyone. I've been hanging around Lugnet for a bit and stumbled in here one day. Of course I was hooked. So here is a small contribution to the community- my first military model. It is the German Marder III Tank Destroyer (Afrika Corps). I also (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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You should check this site out. (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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I just came across this special issue of Popular Science today at Wal-Mart. It is called the 21st Century Soldier and is a compendiuum of the US military's weaponry, gear, and technology of the new century. It also shows many future projects and (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Does anyone have a piece count for a reliable motorbike with sidecar? I'm looking for one that uses the motorcycle element that could be mass produced for future brikwars games in Tek Level 4. I was inspired by Shaun Sullivan's design. Thanks, ~Evan (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi All, Wasn't sure if this was the best question for Star Wars, Military, or Mecha folks. I'm interested in building the fighter jet and mecha models on the back of the 7163 box. Has anyone attempted this? I could probably duplicate the sections (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I know .castle has some posts from a month or two back about Jeff Byrd's prototype castle gear and Jeff posted in .starwars a bit ago to refer to fbtb.net for new SW weapons. While I was wandering Brickshelf's recent uploads I came across this (...) (22 years ago, 1-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: My new work "Tiger II with Henschel turret"
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Dang, I keep slipping on some good MOCs! Great job Tosiaki! sorry I missed them originally. Great detail and great realism! How Long Did It Take You to build them? Hasta La Vista, Sean (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Man, when I saw this just after you posted, I was sure you'd get a lot of responses considering the reactions the various Tiger I's got when posted way back when. I'm surprised just Lindsay posted - unless everyone was like me, stuck on the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) There's a dat file of a Me-163 I made on BrickShelf: (URL) Take care, Gary (22 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Heya all ! If somebody has DAT files of military sets from WW2 (panzers, special vehicles...) I'd be happy if you send me link to them or if you send me this files. was searchin' on Brickshelf but I find only DAT files (very nice!) of Bryce. (...) (22 years ago, 16-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I've recently unearthed some good refrence material that inspired me to add more detail to my MOCs. I've started with the aircraft that I'm the most familiar with; The American Teen series fighters. While the teasers that I've posted haven't yet (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi ! ;) Thanks ! Nice DAT models, especially I like the Panzer III !!! Exactly I was looking for DAT files of military models from the II WW. Thanx Bryce. Rene (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What sort of military .dats are you looking for exactly? If you're looking for some modern aircraft MOCs I could direct you to: (URL) models at that site include an Excellent Panzer III by Shawn Sullivan and a nice microfig battleship. Other (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Oh, for one of my recently completed MOC, I have the .ldr file right at this site. There are two variants, but only one of them is provided. (URL) on "Prototype .ldr" Anyway, I'm thinking this is what you would want, if you wanted to download (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Heya ! Are some military MOC's DAT files available somewhere ? Thanks. Rene (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: My new work "Tiger II with Henschel turret"
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(...) First, I made Henschel turret as an experiment. One of the difficult problems when we make TIGER II from LEGO is turret which carried out the peculiar form. That is, I had not been going to make Porsche turret more complicated than Henschel (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I'm sort of sad to see her go but hopefully her decommissioning will provide the resources for something bigger and better. Any plans for a Snottler IV? Perhaps an Anzac type frigate? Whatever it will be, I eagerly await the arrival of the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) The HMLS Snottler made what turned out to be its penultimate outing on Sunday, to STUDFest XVI, and I took the opportunity to get a photo of it broken up into its transport modules. (URL) ultimate voyage was yesterday, after which it was taken (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) That's wonderful! I especially love the excellent rendering of the Henschel turret's distinctive curvature; was that intended to be Henschel from the start, or did it start as a Porsche turret and evolve into the other? ;) I've had that (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi everyone! Today,I introduce my new work "Tiger II" to everybody. BrickShelf Gallery (URL) you wish, it is ready to exhibit a more and clearer picture. Web site (URL) are many pictures and texts from BrickShelf Gallery. However, since my website (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Why doesn't Lego make any military?!?! There's no licencse to be had, is there? And don't give me that violence spiel! What explains all of the themes that are based around the ever appearing violence? Castle (Impaling and cleaving each other, Sort (...) (22 years ago, 1-Oct-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) You know, now that I think about it, has the M1A1 been used in combat anywhere *except* desert terrain? Regardless of Desert Storm Part Deux, I suppose a case could be made for sand camo as the "default" color for that kit. Tamiya's had a nice (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.military)
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I tend to go for the technic track which is just under one brick wide, but this only looks good on big machine guns and automatic cannons. Magnus (22 years ago, 30-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <sarcasm alert! :-) > (...) While I agree with the above, I think Dan might referring more to the fact that this model is being released in desert camo (gee, for use where?), then that it's a military model that is well done and meeting the (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I have to agree with you Dave. Megabloks may not be original, but it gives people what they want and for a lot better price. I'm not saying lego is bad, but some of the stuff they have been coming out with is over priced and lacking in (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Point me to a LEGO model in the last 50 years with an equivalent part count and price and which was as scrupulously accurate as you're demanding the MegaBloks model to be. Those six-wide LEGO trains and four-wide LEGO vehicles and doorless (...) (22 years ago, 29-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: 2 New MOCs - Thunderer Hovertank and MkIIc Command Walker
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(...) Hey, thanks Geordan. Yeah the hover coils were originally supposed to be a big multicoloured mess (black, red, blue and tan) but I decided that it definitely looks cooler when they're mostly the same colour. I wanted a design that looked like (...) (22 years ago, 28-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: 2 New MOCs - Thunderer Hovertank and MkIIc Command Walker
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Cool tank! I like that alot, the black looks like it could be treads, but it's not, cool! The gun and all the little details are nice too. The shapes near the front are sweet. Great job! -Geordan- (...) (22 years ago, 28-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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They're missing two sets of roadwheels! Looks more like a Challenger than a M1A1... My four year old could build better! Ach! Still, they'll probably sell a million of them... damned insensitive profiteers. It's like going to Wal-Mart: All those (...) (22 years ago, 27-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) FWIW, the Kubelwagen looks to be a modified version of Tosiaki's gorgeous little model: (URL) like the addition of the rear-view mirrors using the little taps. Plus, the Afrika Corps motif is always a perennial favorite in these quarters! That (...) (22 years ago, 26-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Jaroslav Bubenik has WWII military creations, ive never seen him around here nice artillary and kubelwagon. (URL) cut and paste. david gardner (22 years ago, 26-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What is the "Dritver" machine gun chain made out of? Do you think it looks appropriate for an infantry person? Anyone else have suggestion on what to use for a machine gun chain? An MG-34 or some sort of infantry heavy machine gun chain (...) (22 years ago, 25-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | 2 New MOCs - Thunderer Hovertank and MkIIc Command Walker
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Hi all, Just letting you know that I have updated the BattleSpace site with 2 new models. TH-4 Thunderer Hovertank: www.ozbricks.com/bat...nderer.htm MkIIc Command Walker: www.ozbricks.com/bat...walker.htm And check out the rest of the BattleSpace (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Machine Gun Chains
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(...) You might want to check out Mladen Pejic's stunning Mecha website, particularly his "Dilur" and "Dritver" MOCs as they each exhibit a ammo belt of some kind. Depending on the scale that you're working on his style of belts could be what you're (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Few more questions. Are the things around the T-26 turret rails ro somthing else? Would either the T-26 or T-70 look right with the rubber 1 piece trends? Anyone built a tank destroyer? Are there any good artillary mocs out there? I like that (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Is there a cool looking chain that you can attach to machine guns to make them look like they have the chain of bullets? If so, can anyone give me an example on what the machine gun and chain looks like? Thanks, ~Evan Butzlaff (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) This site has some nice plan views of the T-70 and the T-26 and I've found that having the plan views for a subject can really help out in the building of a model. (URL) couldn't find anything on that site on the MB though, but I'm sure that (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Mega Bloks M1A1 Abrams Tank
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Hey everyone. I usually don't post in this newsgroup, but I thought some people would like to see that Mega Bloks is coming out with a M1A1 Abrams Tank. Below is a link I found on Toyrsrus.com. The list price is about $29.99. According to the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi I am wondering if anyone has some tips for building a willys mb or a Rusian T-26 OR T-70. Also are there any easy to use websites with pics of a T-26, T-70 or Willys MB? Thanks David gardner (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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There hasn't been much message traffic on the Military board as of late, so I decided to post some new MOCs on my brickshelf folder and see if I could jumpstart some discussions here. Recently I've tried to diversify my MOC collection with the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Here's a scan of some of the unique elements from the Oxford Tank I've mentioned previously: (URL) well as a few snippets from the catalog that came with it: (URL) Dave! FUT OT.Clones (22 years ago, 20-Sep-02, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.military)
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Just finished some renders of Bryce Rollins' SH-60. Coloration may be off from his z-renders but it's pretty close. All of Bryce's models are great, but I thought he really captured the feeling and flair of the SH-60 Seahawk. Anyway have a look: (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.cad.ray)
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(...) Anyway the Nebelwerfers in these 2 pics a really detailed I love them. How did you make them? Names David Gardner, I like castle pirate and do a little bit of space, and military. I've made an army jeep it looks pretty nice. A cool fig a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Good job Ryan! I have to admit, the "trash can" always did have a space in my heart. I do like it with the 1/4 domes and the thin slit of a window. The little radar on top makes me think of a beanie cap. keep it up. Mark Neumann (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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Clan Ice Panther Rocks! They are cool. I like them, you used some cool pieces. Your site is clean and neat. Build on! Legomaster (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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Hello again, just tooting my little horn about yet another Clan Ice Panther 'mech. (URL) Those who have played Mech Commander 2 will recognize the Urbanmech. I actually like this little dude, he turned out great, even with my currently limited (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey, I won one! (URL) And now I call upon the assembled expertise of my fellow clone-fans (as well as you military gurus among us). Could you folks take a look at the pictures toward the bottom of the page and give me your guesses on the types (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Guns Galore!
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(...) patience (...) Sorry to take so long in responding to this ... The peerless Mr. Mike Rayhawk made an excellent point (as he is wont to do); he mentioned that one could simply slip a very small (2-3 mm) length of flex tubing over the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) instant favorites. Used to have Chinooks fly over our house all the time when I grew up around Seattle. I guess our property was in the flight path from the Air Guard base near Everett at Paine Field and the firing ranges in Eastern Washington (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow, great stuff! I had to print out the motorcycle and sidecar, I'm trying to finish my first WWII MOC, and it has a motorcycle front end (yeah, Shaun, you have a nice one too, so it won't be the first LEGO one). Thanks! George (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I just saw those today, and I must say that they are fantastic. I love the diversity and range of all those military themed Lego creations. I'm probably remiss in not saying this sooner, but I love Tosiaki's MOCs. If I had to pick a favorite, it'd (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi All, Anybody else seen some of these yet? (URL) absolutely love the tan halftrack shown here: (URL) we see some more pictures of this beauty, Tosiaki? And the gun that it's pulling looks beautiful as well ... more pictures, more pictures! Great (...) (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey everyone, I’ll add to the recent mecha boom with my latest, the MRM-1 (Multi Role Mecha) Volcom. Inspiration/credits: I used the hand design off the Tosai, which borrows Mladen’s finger idea ((URL) also used pictures of the helldiver and the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: YOU'VE DONE IT !! X-) (Re: Guns Galore!)
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(...) LOL! (...) Thanks Kotaro! I first saw it in the Metal Gear Solid 2 pics. ;-) (...) Heh, thanks again Kotaro, you are too kind! :-D (...) I will, and I hope you do as well! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) Great! I'm sure it's going to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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