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(...) At last!! I have been waiting for these pictures - I am so glad to see them now. This is an amazing model. Absolutly the best Lego Mustang I have seen so far. The only thing I ask for is details of its construction secrets as the dihedral etc. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.build.military, Travis Kunce wrote: snip (...) Travis, Very slick. The nicest looking Crimson Skies inspired plane I've seen yet. But that's not surprising coming from Kane StarCrafters. I love the triple canopies, and the red, yellow, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) This is gorgeous Trav...wonderful work. That cockpit construction is a thing of beauty. You've really captured the something old, something new esthetic. Quite honestly, this is my favorite MOC of yours to date. Awesome stuff. Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Well, I just posted another update to my warbirds gallery. Currently there are 13 models of WW2 fighters online. As requested I also posted a photo of the original plane inside each gallery so you'll have an idea how they look(ed) in reality. also (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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I've finally gotten around to putting up some quality pictures of my P-51 moc. You may have seen the teaser pics about a month ago when I first posted this model, but I don't think they did it justice. Now I have a really good digital camera to work (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build) !!
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(...) Booful, Travis, just booful. Best Crimson Skies MOC yet. :-) I hereby declare the Crimson Skies fad officially open! j/k Seriously, this plane is so very fine it's got me itching to try one of my own. Hmmm, so I'm gunna need four cockpits... (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Dangit! I was going to post my twin engine on Friday but by boss forgot his digital camera at home. I'll be sure to post mine tomorrow after work. Sweet detail, Trav! Your body is nice and sleek, the engines are great, and the cocpit is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Family legend has it that the grandfather company of Kane StarCrafters run by ElKane himself secretly made its fortune profiteering from the air wars of the 20th Century as the South American producer of the finest airpirate ships available. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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Wow. Lotta guns there. I think he's compensating for something, don't you? :) Nice little fighter. I'm a big fan of pusher/rear-prop designs, and you pulled off the multiple fuselage look perfectly. Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) thanks for the response guys!! The request was if I could place some photo's of the original airplanes. Well that's possible but I have to search the web / scan them so it may take a while :-) In the meantime I've uploaded some more models and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) If I ever build a zeppelin, I'll take a hint from Lego's Technic Idea Book from back when and just do it with a two-liter bottle =) Or maybe the Adventurers Zeppelin? Nah, too small... Hey, you're the one with all the grey--why don't you work (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) You probably can, but you'd have to program them in. I don't know if any Flight Sim Toolkits or other devices exist to aid such an endeavor. Then again, it may be fortunate that they can't just be imported in form; I have a strange feeling (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Another Crimson Skies-inspired MOC: The Headhunter is a unique airplane. Famed air pirate Jack "Jolly" Rogers built and rebuilt this plane around a "borrowed" Curtiss prototype airframe; he named it the "Headhunter" because of his unique habit of, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
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Hej everyone I think these Crimson Skies MOCS are brilliant. Especially as you guys are making the "sepia" crew pictures to go along with them. I am still dissapointed that I can't import the Crimson Skies planes into Microsoft Flight Simulator! (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hij ziet mooi eruit! Heb je nog enige beelden die de WWII vliegtuigen schouwen [sp]? I've crossposted (and FUT-ed) this to .build.military, because the non-CAD crowd may appreciate this too. By the way, has anyone besides me gotten their hands (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) this is uber sweet dude... I been thinkin about this kind of stuff since i was a kid. Its funny how a silly video game can bring this out of ya... Family legend has it that the grandfather company of Kane StarCrafters run by ElKane himself (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Here's my first stab at a Crimson Skies MOC--haven't played the game, but I've really enjoyed looking at the official place designs & various MOCs. I've always wanted to do a twin-tailed space MOC and saw this as my change. This design stems from my (...) (21 years ago, 13-Nov-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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Well here is my shot at a plane. From their hidden base in the Rockies of Canada come a band of Air Pirates called: The Northern Knights. They wage combat in the Avro F202 "Tornado" fighter. (URL) Post Mod:(URL) PLMKWYT and lets see some more planes (...) (21 years ago, 12-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(URL) and builders notes are there, as well as a link to the brickshelf gallery. PLMKWYT -Anthony (21 years ago, 10-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) The sleeper awakes haha. School keeping you busy? Thanks for de-lurking to give me your comments, it really means a lot. (...) Well, I have been trying to build a dropship for my Power Armor but they kept getting smaller and smaller. I was (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Ooooo...I'm going to work on an Ontario defense fighter this weekend! ~Trev (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, David Rabadan wrote: -snip- (...) Okay, just this one post and then I revert back to lurker mode. ; I was waiting till you finally ventured into .space, David! My mind's too clouded to think critically now, but overall I think (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Yeah I forgot to mention that I built for Pacifica, and my planes are designed by "Boeing Syndicate" (URL) -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) OK, OK I know you are right but these are war machines. They should not look pretty, they should say "bring me a can of woop-ass and make it a double!" hehe (...) Thanks for your comments. (...) I was going to make instructions but since it (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Oooo. This is gonna be fun. The alternate history of Crimson Skies is very cool. Find it here: (URL) . I'm thinkin' that Admiral Giddens great great great great great... great... great... sorta great... greater than great Grandpappy flew for the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) NO! One thing I've learned in the while I've been here is that any gray, white or black construction needs a "highlight color," preferably one that stands out. Black wouldn't be a good choice IMHO. Anyway, very nice looking ship you got there, (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) That is exactly my feeling on a couble of spots. The area aroung the cockpit, where the "scape pod / cockpit" meets the body, needs to be more rounded. I got some ideas for that. The back is a tough one but I think a couple of inverted wedges (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Gil. (...) Hmmm... will explore. (...) Thanks. The main color theme of the Tieran Marines is Light Gray, Dark Gray, and black. Eventually I think the finished product will have those colors and not blue. I have not made up my mind yet. (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Parts of this look excellent David, particularily the cockpit design with the canopy set into the brick 'tub'....the curved elements give in a wonderful shape. The swinging boom construction of the vtol jets are a great idea, but I think they (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I noticed the back -- but other then that? Quite cool. Decidedly. Keep it up. -- Mark Nelson (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello everyone. I have been working on dropship ideas for a while. I decided to "try out" some Dropship concepts and came up with Drop And Retrieval Ship DR01A. It is not fully finished but I wanted some constructive criticism from my fellow (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) What is this then: (URL) so it has a Bofors 57 mm but still) (21 years ago, 28-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se)
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(...) Hi Dan! Bofors guns are the Swedish contribution. You have to build the ships yourself over there - I now you are working on it Dan! /Mattias PS: Welcome back from Europe and thanks for the Brickmania CD-ROM with building instructions. (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se)
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(...) Nice adaptation - where's the rest of the ship???? (21 years ago, 27-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se)
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Hej! Gillade verkligen det jag såg av dina byggen.Speciellt jeeparna och jaktplanen. I vilket set kan man få tag i bra huv till cockpiten? Skulle iofs kunna tänka mig att det finns sådan i star wars serien. /Anna (21 years ago, 26-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se)
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Hi Inspired by Dan Siskind's fine model of the same gun a have build a model myself. Here is a link to Dan's model (URL) gun is nearly a identical copy but the surrounding is my own. I had to "stretch" the legs of the minifigs a little so they could (...) (21 years ago, 26-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se)
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Trimmed: lugnet.build (...) now. (...) I'm not one of the three, but I like this one! (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(URL) those of you who follow the nation of Kelvinisgrad (I think there may be 3 of you?), this is our second magnetic-levitation vehicle. t'was loosely inspired the infamous Stalin's Organ rocket truck from WWII... just fast-forwarded 125 years or (...) (21 years ago, 24-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Acutally, I've heard that some of today's special forces do the same thing. The reason being that if there is a failure in their night vision equipment, they will still have one eye that can adjust to the dark quickly. It's second hand (...) (21 years ago, 23-Oct-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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The many rebel groups have united. Knowing that only through their combined strength can they stand up against the might of the "Hegemonist Infidels", the Peoples Guard military with its powerful weapons like the En-100 Warlord MBT and the new (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hehe. I saw the list of items on lego.com (it was under LEGOLAND -> Billund -> Seasonpass) but I can't seem to find it right now. (...) Neither do I, but it did not spark the interest you (we) had hoped for, not to worry, it happens. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Magnus- I like this vehicle a lot. You definately captured the look and feel of typical IFV's. There's some nice work with hinges and such to create the angled armor panels, and the turret is well done, too. (I like the rocket launcher (...) (21 years ago, 18-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hej Tobbe Well, I went to the sale and there were about 50 Blockade Runners on that day which was half way through the week of the sale. I'm going to hold out a little longer and hope for a 500kr offer. Oh, and I don't know what the etiquette is for (...) (21 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi John-Paul Sorry, no Star Wars. We can but dream of buckets full of stormtroopers, eh! Orient Expedition is also too new I think, but I am sure they will turn up before Star Wars minifigs make an appearance. They have selected old adventurers and (...) (21 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Do they sell buckets full of any Castle (including Ninja), Orient Expedition and Star Wars minifigs? (21 years ago, 15-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi! Here's a pic of a Mechanised Infantry Combat Vehicle that I built. (URL) MICV, as far as I understand is basically an APC with enough fighting capability for it to take active part in battle, along side infantry and heavier armour, whereas an (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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My tank for the 2025 Theme is nearly complete. Just need some more side armor plating and etc. Here you can see a People's Guard soldier (guy with armor) and the Tank Commander and Gunner on standing next to the tank. The Tank Driver is inside the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks Mattias. I will post a picture of the technique I used for getting the wing angle, it involves using a hinge underneath the wing, and a different type of hinge on top. The markings are made using my inkjet and some Avery full sheet adhesive (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Same thing with me but vice-versa :) Don't understand Danish spoken to me but I can read it :) Norwegian is better, I can both hear and read it. (...) Odd. The Blockade Runner was on sale on s@h a while back but went back to regular price. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Beautiful. There's something very satisfying about seeing proven building techniques applied so perfectly and so thoroughly. I'm going to have to see the final photographs. Take care, Soren (URL) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Congratulations to a fantastic model. Your model is the best Lego Mustang I have seen so far. You are setting a new standard here. I can also see that you are very familiar with this beautiful aircraft. You must explain in more detail the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hej Tobbe (...) Well, I'm English but my Danish is coming along well enough that I can read and understand a fair amount of Swedish - just can't speak the language! (...) Today Legoland Denmark posted the price list for the annual factory sale, this (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hej Chris, got me by surprise there! (...) Sounds great. When it comes to the Gripen I'll do it like I did with my Hercules (also 1:20), use the plastic model kit I own and measure all parts from there. This time, I even scanned the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hej Tobbe The Gripen sounds like a challenge! And of course the ISD is a major investment. I once borrowed a series of detailed technical drawings of Swedish military planes from the library, can't remember the author but they had a yellow cover. (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Not very, but well worth reading! Welcome! (...) I still have my main project on the drawing board, but I'm eager to start. Don't have the time right now "due" to other fun LEGO-related projects. I'm planning to build a 1:20 (technic-fig (...) (21 years ago, 7-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Here's a "heads up" for anyone living near a LEGOLAND. The new "pick and mix" bricks store they have in Legoland, Denmark, is currently stocked with buckets full of first generation Alpha Team and Life on Mars minifigs among others (e.g. Western (...) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi I am new to LUGNET and just wanted to say "hello" and find out how active this newsgroup is. There are a lot of military mocs being built out there and I am curious to hear what kind of projects people are working on. That's all. Chris (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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It's been awhile since I've built anything, got in sort of a rut with mecha. I got the urge to start doing some WWII stuff and boy am I happy with this MOC. Check out some teaser pics: www.thomas-superwhee...51_011.jpg (...) (21 years ago, 5-Oct-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(URL) decided I needed to pull myself out of my un-building slump. and since I hadn't built anything for KRA lately, I thought it was time they made some major advances in vehicle technology. gratuitous anouncement follows. ---...--- Comrades, today (...) (21 years ago, 27-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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(...) Sorry I'm coming in late to this thread; thanks for the compliments, everyone. And yes, there was a recce variant of the B-25; it was known as the F-10-NK, but it had the canopy nose common to the early variants of the Mitchell. My version is (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi, The site is back up on a new web host, and everything's working again. If you have any problems accessing it, let me know. Thanks, Chris Churchill MECHANIZED BRICK Custom Kits for the Military Modeler (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks David....Joe forever!!! Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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"snip" (...) Thanks Chris, I was updating my links page and noticed that I could not get thru to your page. That is why I posted the message. I was going to be real sad if you were not around for this x-mass season. I've almost conviened my wife (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I would not change a thing. It is as I remember it. You are giving GI Joe a new Life! (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) It was the Cobra Mamba. Sadly I knew that without having to look it up :(. Jamie (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Stick with the car. According to the cartoon the trouble bubble was in a constant state of explosion due to pistol fire or a sling shot (shotty Cobra construction). Jamie (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi guys, My current web host is having major problems while trying to upgrade their server software to a new sytem, as a result, my site and e-mail have been completely offline since last week. I'm in the process of moving to another host and (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I love the smell of bricks in the morning....nothing else in the world smells like that, son. Smells like......nostalgia. Thanks Chris...this project is a blast for that reason. Trying to find the vehicle you're talking about...can't seem to. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Yep...it will get you from 0 to Flashback in 4 seconds or less! Thanks for the kudos. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) LOL! Agreed....as were the Tele-vipers that were they're pilots in the commercial. How could you do anything with a visor flashing giant LED words an inch from your eyes? Again, cheers for the decal help. Cheers, -Gil BTW, this is also posted (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hehe...thanks Jon. It's a great tribute to the excellent designs of the early Joe stuff that they stand up well on their own. And aye...a flight pod would solve many of my traffic problems. As would the missles and big honkin pea-shooter. ;) (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Joe! Because of it's small size, I really wanted to reduce the amount of showing studs on the finished product...they stand out so much on small MOC's. The Defiant is on the list....might be good justification for buying the new (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) You can just smell the nostalgia...beautiful job G. I remember my Trubble Bubble - my 2nd favorite Cobra Vehicle, behind a big purple plane/chopper..can't remember what it was called... (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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On 03.04 9/15/2003 +0000, Gil Shaw wrote (...) Ahh the memories :-) Not a bad little version of it to boot! KUTGW --- wubwub aka stephen f roberts wildbrick.com - Jain's Guide : Promoting more than just the MOC (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Awesome. One of the coolest vehicles with one of the stupidest names. -Grand Admiral (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I just thought of another thing. LEGO should make 4x4 hinged domes. That would be great. (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Once again my almost total lack of any GI Joe knowledge leaves me in the dark, but I know a funky cute MOC when I see one. I wish I could ditch my car tomorrow and take this into work instead. (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Holy spit! What a cool model! Very well done (yes I had one of these) with nice detailing...I really like the pilot's instrument panel design. The lack of studs also leaves a really nice effect. So what's next, the Defiant Space shuttle:)? (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Greetings! It just had to be done. :) (URL) >> Any suggestions or comments, welcome as always. Cheers, Gil & Jamie (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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I've attempted building tanks long before but this is my first "true" tank. Its partly based on China's Type-98 MBT which sports a 125mm smooth bore cannon, an active defense system and is equipped with a laser capable of knocking out or blinding (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi, all. I would show you some ways to LMO as a guide. (...) Yes. LMO means L EGO M ilitary O ff. "Off" is a popular word in Japan meaning "Off-Line Meeting Event". LMO was held 6 Sept. 2003....ya, just a week ago :) 30 Japanese builders gathered to (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) How are you all seeing this? The folder is not yet moderated. I want to see it too! LFB (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks for all the comments/suggestions! I'm working on shrinking the photos, by the way. To answer Bruce's question: the design isn't based on any real-life vehicle in particular, just sort of a combo of everything... (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ian, Welcome to Lugnet, and what a great way to enter! Great MOC. Is this based on any real vehicle, or is it your own design? Bruce (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Folks- I've found a new home for a web site with info about MOC's, mainly the AAV-20. It was originally posted some years ago, but I've dusted it off, made some updates and provided links to MOCpages.com. This is the main page: (URL) there's too (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ian, where have you been my man? The APC is really cool, the topside guns, the small, low profile windows....also liked the side doors and the general use of slopes. It reminds me of something I built a long time ago (no accusation of copying, just (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ian- This is a very good vehicle. I like the use of SNOT for the sides, the HMG, and the use of the Technic control rod for an antenna. I wouldn't worry too much about the interior details. If it's an APC, the crew compartment probably (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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"Ian Lauer" <humveeij@bellsouth.net> wrote in message news:HKCxuE.AH2@lugnet.com... (...) hatches, a (...) like, (...) semi-detailed (...) hold (...) very cool, Ian. I like the overall shape, and the interchangability of the main gun. the side (...) (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Justin, Nice MOCs, it's good to see good looking tracked vehicles that don't need four sets of conveyor belts. Thanks, George (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Very nice little creations! My only complaint would be that the wheels on the trailer look too small compared to the truck. Sure, they are smaller on the original too - but not that much smaller. Now that you'r pop-up aware, download and install (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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AWESOME creations! War is hell, but those sure are the happiest little soldiers I've ever seen ;-) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Here's a few MOCs I've taken pictures of recently. As the subject might indicate, most of it is about tanks. A (URL) tracked APC>, a (URL) Heavy Equipment Transporter> (a knockoff of the real life (URL) M1000HETS> (beware pop-ups)), a (URL) tracked (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
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"Stickboy" <f_trayers@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HK9B5H.KAA@lugnet.com... (...) bricks, I've (...) LMKWYT, here or on MOCpages. (...) detailing (...) thought (...) the (...) technical/background (...) great to (...) display (...) work (...) (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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"Mr L F Braun" <braunli1@pilot.msu.edu> wrote in message news:HK9270.1CGp@lugnet.com... (...) bricks, I've (...) those of (...) torpedo room, (...) detailing (...) thought (...) the (...) if I had many earthtone sort of bricks, I think I would... (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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(...) Anthony- I really like your stuff in general. I'm a big fan of the technical/background info that you provide. The seawall, though, is in a class by itself for its originality. It's great to see such a great implementation of a brilliant idea. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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(...) I like! It has a very "Guns of Navarone playset" feel to it--the detailing inside is a definite plus. It's hard working in all grey; have you thought about adding other earth-tone colors to bring out the imposing nature of the great grey (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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CONFOUND IT!!! *hits self with hammer* I have to stop using the autocomplete, 'cause I keep forgetting to post the original post to the follow-up groups I specify... sorry for the bump! "Anthony Babington" <hottsnoz@swbell.net> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build)
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| | More Illustrated Laws at The Brick Testament
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The Brick Testament has been updated today with seven new illustrated stories from (URL) The Law>: (URL) Rape (URL) Newlyweds (URL) Proof of Virginity (URL) Prisoners of War (URL) Female Infidelity (URL) Disease of the Head (URL) Camp Defecation (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !!
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| | Razorback Tank
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Hi all, Finished this a while ago, but finally got around to photoing it. Those Jack Stone carbases can be useful! The entire tank design basically sprouted off one of those things. It has two barrels which fire 120mm (that's what Abrams fires, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: B-25 on Brickshelf - whodunit?
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I never post here (actually, never really knew about this group), but I ran across this thread, and I've gotta to say to the builder: that is SWEET!!! As for the nose length, did they ever make recce variants of the B-25? A recce version likely (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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