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(...) Thanks for the heads up on this Mattias. Great to see ZHOD adopting some of your building style. His planes make a welcome addition to the community. Did I miss a discussion on Bryce's B-1? Great models guys. (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Ryan Parrish wrote: <snip> (...) Hi Ryan, People have asked me for instructions of some of my MOCs in the past, but I am unlikely to ever do it. I installed ldraw on my laptop about a year ago. The installation process was (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hi Leigh, Thanks for the feedback. The camo was tough, but turned out okay. I'm no hard-core Technic builder myself. I admire people who build cars with working gearboxes and pneumatic engines or machines that can actually walk, (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think the Ldraw tools are about the only way to go. I'm sure you've seen this page, but it should guide you safely through installing everything needed on your computer: (URL) You can use MLCad to build your model and then use LPub to create (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Magnus, Thanks for the reply. I'm glad that you like my F-16. As I wrote before, when trying to build realistic models with LEGO you always have to compromise, since you simply cannot reproduce all the difficult shapes you'll find on an (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Oops, I forgot to mention my Flickr page at: (URL) I found this website a couple of weeks ago and I think it is pretty cool because you can upload as many pics as you want for only about $25.00 per year. I plan on posting all of my Lego mocs (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) instructions for my F-16 and my other mocs? Because of requests I have received on Bricklink.com and Flickr.com, I am going to be selling my mocs as kits (complete with all parts and instructions) on my website that I am currently creating. I (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Nice plane, Ralph. I know how tough camo is. And the landing gear is especially cool. As a technic-impaired builder, I'd like to learn how you did that. Perhaps closeup photos and a blow-by-blow breakdown of the building process would be (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ralph, Very nice indeed, and an interesting camo scheme too! It is always interesting to see how different builders approach modeling the same thing in their own way. I do like how you pulled off the landing gear - I always found that challenging (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for the reply. I'm not a heavy user of any of the LEGO CAD software. I've dabbled around a bit with LDRAW/MLCAD, but it is not my cup of tea. I might consider 'building' my F-16 with virtual LEGO if I run out of parts or ideas (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the compliment. For an IAF aircraft (very much in the news right now) I think I would have to replace the sand-blue with sand-green. If I wanmted to mount weapons it would have to be an F-16C from the The Hellenic (=Greek) Air (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow! Any chance to get LDrawn instructions? -Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Very nice! Great job with the colour scheme, landing gears and nose. You can also call that IAF scheme and put weapons on it. My only suggestion is this part in new dark gray is perfect for the engine exhaust: (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) George, Thanks for your kind words, I actually have an artillery piece I'm working on now! cheers Magnus (18 years ago, 22-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi I guess you have seen Zhod's new great collection of WWII planes on Brickshelf. (URL) describes his models here: (URL) are to some part inspired by my models (Spitfire, Bf-109, FW-190 and Mustang) (URL) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military) !
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(...) Magnus, These are great, I know I've tried my hand at armored vehicles, and the balance between playability, scale, and functionality is so hard to get just right. You got there just right. The last one also reminds me of the Crusader cannon, (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I'm glad you like it. (...) I missed the fact that there are two 'figs in the turret. Knowing that, I think you've done an excellent job. Just remember that panels are useful in so many different orientations... Jonesy tought me that. -Duane (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Duane, Thanks for responding, I'm a big fan of (and very inspired by) your motorized tank! (...) Nice work! The Bulldog and Badger both have two guys in their turrets and I got them as compact (narrow) as I could. The MCV turret is seven bricks wide (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Marc, Good to see you online, thanks for your comments! (...) The turret on the Bulldog is in front of the motor, so there isn't much space to move it back without changing lots of stuff on the inside. The barrel was built to not extend beyond the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) Great MOC! Have you though about trying to slim down the interior portion of the turret? I've done one slightly smaller here: (2 URLs) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Nice hatch for the driver. The car doors as the shield on the APC are simple but effective. I really like the green pyramid on the main gun, but it might look better if you moved it back a couple of plates and lengthened the rest of the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello all, This past year I've taken a break from Castle-building and have taken on modern military style MOCs, many of which were inspired by my stint in the Norwegian Army almost ten years ago. Military MOCs often end up a little too big for the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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Hi, Thanks for everyone for advice ad suggestions. (...) Usually the treads just don't find purchase, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front of the chassis and suspension on the (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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From the excellent (URL) Maschinen Krieger design> of WWII set in the future. (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Please do comment, Tim (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Hi Magnus, It wasn't my intention to start a contest on who builds the best figher. As you say, it is always about balancing a number of sometimes conflicting requirements. In many cases, if you want something to be really nicely shaped, (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello, I can only echo sentiments there are some very nice fighter MOCs here and it's nice to see build.military get a little more activity of late. I used to build lots of fighter planes a lot as a teen, and while I don't think I ever approached (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) (URL) (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I thank you for your kind comment, Tim. Respectfully, Ryan (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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--SNIP-- (...) I'm not sure I agree that Lego is boxy however you use it. With good sculpting, SNOT and lots of revision it should be possible to get quite a smooth shape at the size you are using for this. This was a fairly (URL) quick build> of (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mattias, Bryce's aircraft models are great and the Tomcat is one of my favorites. It is one of his favorites as well. I had seen your Tomcat based on Bryce's design on Brickshelf before. It looks very neat. Bryce has designed a B-1B bomber (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Fighting Falcon. As I mentioned before, the entire structure was built around the landing gear and my intent was to make it fully retractable, fully concealable, and sturdy. The main (or rear) landing gear retract at about a 30 degree angle (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Ryan and Ralph I think you both build great models of modern jets. Also good to see this group becoming more active. A question to both of you what scale do you aim for? (1 stud to 1 feet = 1:38 is what I want to use but my models tend to be a (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Ryan, Don't get me wrong. I have seen some other F-16s build in LEGO, and in many respects yours is the best. I to have been building with LEGO for about 20 years as well, and like you I value details and realism. I have to admit that (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ralph, I appreciate your constructive critisism, in reference to my F-16. I will be posting pics of my highly detailed F-14 Tomcat on Brickshelf soon. The entire fuselage of my F-16 was built around the front landing gear to make the jet (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello, I'm working on a free computer game, for a competition promoting accessibility in gaming. (ie making games more accessable for older players, younger players, people with disabilities) Why post here? I want to use lego for the graphics. (And (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) There are a few things that I don't like. The shape of the nose is very odd and the jet intake is too boxy. Also, the lower part of the fuselage is simply too big compared to the rest of the aircraft and -no matter what exactly minifig scale (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi, Thanks to everyone for advice and suggestions. (...) Usually the problem is that the treads don't find purchase as much as I'd like, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Danny, in theory you are right, however this solution won't help much in rough terrain, as the idea of incorporating track with the vehicle is to be able to move forward when there is no such thing as a flat surface. What this calls for is the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I own a set of these, and would happily say they are a bit oversize for this chaps requirement. I have tried to use them in robot builds myself, and have generally gone back to using six wheels after having traction problems, and watching (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Here's a picture: (URL) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Magnus, Which kind of problems? Does it stall and the motors stop turning, or can it just not find purchase on the surface? What are you using for the treads? Danny (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) While this is not my primary area of building, I have noticed that the rubber tracks that came with the Cybermaster kits are relatively long and have sufficient grip to at least clear some obstacles. The downside of this is, that the rubber (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think I've fully explored tracked chassis building and it's a dead end. The tracks always snap. And when adding plates to the track they always come off. You just need an a nice angle at the front to climb things. Rubber tracks would be good (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) One VERY simple thing you can try is to attach 1x4 plates to the treads. I've seen people use every other, or every third or forth. They should clip right on, using the holes in the tread for the pins under the 1x4. Steve (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello, I have been interested in incorporating Technic features (especially motors), in minifig scaled MOCs, and am finally on my first major project. I am trying to build a minifig scale motorized tank and was wondering if anyone could help with (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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Not an awful lot more than a (URL) 7477> conversion, and granted, a bit oversized, but just the thing for BrikWars. Its a transport, a combat asset, and if nothing else, a downed version makes great terrain! (2 URLs) Check it out!> ;-) Richard Still (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) another cool touch. ondrew (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) of August 25-27. Registration is $60 for the weekend event, and you can find out more info at www.brickfest.com. I spotted your F-16 previously, and think it would be a great model to display at the convention! Joe Meno Event Coordinator, (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Where is Brickfest 2006? I am interested in going. Take a look at aone of my military mocs at (URL) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ahoy mates. It has been a long time since I've managed to put together an MOC, I guess it was a lack-of-time induced dark age, but I have finally put a little something together. (URL) The first production from the yards of Port Olympic, The (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
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This is my first time posting on the Lugnet forums. I recently built a mini-fig scale version of the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon (also known as "The Viper"). This detailed version of the famous jet was built entirely with Lego and without (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello All, First, a small quiz for you lot: Can you figure out what parts I've used to build the inlet grating of the storm drain seen in the following picture? And how I've attached those and the lid of the drain? (URL) I'm trust that many of you (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.fun, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Very nice work! I might need to rethink my decision not to pick up a police boat. Any chance of squeezing a depth charge rack or two aboard? Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin FUT lugnet.build.militar...gnet.boats (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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Hey ho! Finally starting to get my act together again after moving to Queensland - even got web access to my site again. And after Richie's handy post on Myers (1 x boat + 1 x crane - very cool, thanks dude! :-), Port Block Yards has pictures of one (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX) !
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(...) In lugnet.build.military, Jeffery MacEachern wrote: (...) Jeffery: The thing on the back is actually an attempt at a drug bust. I am waiting for some other pieces to come in to finish it up. I intend on having a boat that they have boarded (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) It looks pretty good for a boat. I'm not a boat expert, but I thought that Coast Guard cutters (at least US Coast Guard) had a large red stripe on the bow. My grandfather claims to have invented this as a means for aerial recognition, though I (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Is that really what the interior of a Coast Guard cutter looks like? I've never been on a USCG boat before, but I've been on lots of other boats of similar size before, and none of them have been nearly that spacious. Your bridge looks like a (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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It looks really good - way to go! Big boats are always good. The bow looks a bit blocky - I guess you did it with slopes; you might want to look at how the designers make boat hulls with plates, however, I can't do any better, so I can't really (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats, FTX)
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(...) Sorry should have noticed. Lugnet.boats is much more appropriate for the replies. I guess both technically work though. (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) i like using he "technicians" from many starwars sets- khaki "jumpsuits" and coveralls, with heads from the Ninja/Samurais, they make good Japanese infantry and pilots (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Yes, that is "in the works". With BrickArms being only 2 weeks old, I'm still sorting it all out, but expect more weapons packs in the near future. (...) Wow, a "Ma Deuce"? That is doable, but I don't know that it has the mass appeal that a (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Will, I can only echo what others have said, very nice stuff! It seems that the 6-pack offers a decent discount for those who want to develop a small arsenal. I imagine some builders are most interested in either the modern or WWII era weapons, (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I always ship in bubble mailers and secure the items inside ziploc bags. I'm glad there was no hassle at customs. :) (...) Thanks again! I spent a lot of time with the molder getting everything as perfect as possible, because once he (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hi all, Just trying to drum up a little interest for military MOCs at BF2006 here. I've been building a lot of modern military style MOCs this year, and will be bringing them to BrickFest06. They'll need other tanks, APC etc to pose next to, and (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I received them two days ago. First of all, I should say that this is the fastest parcel that I ever got from US. I really appreciate the pieces. They are better than I guessed from the pictures. I even looked at them under a lupe, and I can (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I "aim" to please! Bad joke.. :) (...) Thanks, Austin! I have a whole team at the house helping me fill orders, and they get paid by the part, so keep those orders coming! :) If you happen to take a photo of your minifigs sporting a BrickArms (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) After receiving my order (the pieces are fantastic!), I had a pair of ideas that would complement the MG42: (1) A Potato Masher German grenade - this one would be nice and easy to do (2) German WWII helmets - they're so distinctive, no other (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) <snip> As with everyone else, I'm exceptionally impressed by the high quality/detail you got in these arms. And with everyone else, I'll send up my requests :) -- A Tommy Gun (URL) I can do a diorama of 'A Piece of the Action' :) and a double (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I must say A+++ for these minifig guns. I wasn't sure what to expect, but when I got them, and in only a few days (2?), I was impressed. These are excellent quality, and Will even threw in some bonus parts. The Panzerfaust (rpg) is cool, and the (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I take that back. I've checked my schedule and I just might make it over this year - as long as the "purists" don't give me a beatdown for being "non lego" ;) --Will Chapman • BrickArms LLC (18 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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I'm very impressed by your work, Will...just a few potential ideas for lines of expansion, not so much specific weapons as useful parts LEGO is unlikely to ever make. Grenades. These don't have to be pineapples or anything complicated; a short (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I was watching my Police Academy DVDs and I saw some guns to suggest. Firstly, the shotgun they use in the shotgun scene in the first Police Academy movie would be perfect IMO. And secondly, in the scene in Police Academy 6 where Tackleberry is (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Unfortunately, I cannot make Brickfest this year :( I suppose I sould see if I can setup a distribution channel (wholesaler) for Brickfest. I'll see what I can do. I will be at NWBrickCon in Seattle, in October this year. Can you make that? ;) (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Will, These look great. Any chance of us being able to buy them at Brickfest? Jude (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.military, Chris Paton wrote: <snip> (...) The M107 is huge! I don't see how a minifig could hold it, and still have it look as though it could actually fire it. ;) (...) No offense, but the Sten is ugly! It looks like a tinker-toy to (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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What Chris said. I ordered 3 six-packs (er...of the new weapons, that is) Pat Hough (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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My current WW2 German minifigs consist of a the Imperial Officer from the Classic Star Wars set. (URL) It works fine, but I'm having a heck of a time finding/creating my WW2 US minifigs. Does anyone have a good example of a "natural" minifig torso & (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.build.military, Selçuk Göre wrote: <snip> (...) ---Will (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) No problem with that..:-) (...) What about this one then. Similar in function to your assault carbine, with much more power (7.62mm, can take your arm of in close combat). And for your convenience, it has also a folded stock version. If you (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Ben! From someone that has "been-there-done-that" with your own high-quality train wheels, this is high praise. :) <snip> (...) I hear you! Those kinds of molds are a bit more complex than my current one as they would need to have a (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hi Will Your custom minifig weapons are amazing. I too think they will be one of my first non-LEGO purchases to supplement my LEGO collection. A few thoughts on future weapons: Like you have mentioned I think you should stay away from add-on (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) rather see than an MG-42 (the MG3 referenced above be indistinguishable from an MG34 or MG42)! I've mentioned this elsewhere, but this is a great service you're providing, Will. Thanks for the initiative and hard work! Shaun (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce, Will Chapman wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Congratulations on the start of BrickArms and your first product. I received my first order yesterday and I can say the quality of these parts is excellent. I highly recommend BrickArms (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) May I suggest the use of black minifig hands for a Bipod stand?? Somehow, though, the enthusiasm which greets your (admittedly well-crafted) product disturbs me. Must we include violence in our dioramas? Doesn't violence somehow stand in (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I purposely decided to not mold the grenade launcher and fancy optics onto the M4 so it could be used for Vietnam & present day use. But, no matter what I do, someone still wants the "Night Sight" and "Launcher Thingy". :) (...) I've been (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow, thanks! When you recieve your items, please check back and report on the quality, OK? (...) That MG3 looks like a wicked weapon! Larger weapons are a bit harder to do. I'm more partial to the one-handed weapons so the minifigs can (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Well... and an UZI would be useful to make vignette with Lara Croft :-) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) These will be the first non-lego items that I will add to my pile of bricks, in 27 years of collecting. As a maker of metal die casting tools, I really appreciate the quality of the tooling that you managed to come up with. Suggestions? MP5 (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Damn you, now I'm going to have to make some 'Nam dioramas... Seriously, though, those gats are pretty awesome - I am totally blown away (no pun intended). I agree, an MP5 would be nice. So would a sawed-off shotgun. So would a sniper rifle. (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) John, you echo my thoughts exactly! The MP5 was actually the first modern weapon I had modeled, but I thought its appeal was limited. I was wrong! I have received many many requests for it already. I should put up an R&D page on BrickArms to (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Not only that, but to me it is a very "boring" weapon cosmetically - just a hollow tube & trigger. Not much eye candy, and the tube is so large that a minifig could not hold it by itself. The RPG I offer can be grasped anywhere but the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I just ordered two sets of the combo weapon pack! Great job on the weapons. I would suggest adding a sniper rifle to the line also. The shotgun might be cool but also might be hard. Maybe you could do a sawed off shotgun ala Road Warrior style. One (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I would suggest a Bazooka but thats probobly too simiar to the RPG you already have. We already have a Revolver (from western/adventurers etc) that will substitute for modern revolvers. Also, your existing pistol will suffice for most pistols (given (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Did you know that the M4 is already very similar to the M16? The M4 carbine model I offer has the advantage of the shorter stock, and the shorter barrel of the real M4. This helps keep it in proportion to the minifig - a tough feat due to the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Looks nice. If you expand the range, how about a US M16 machine gun. (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Nice work on this. I've had MiGs on my mind since recently acquiring the Wings Over Vietnam video game. I've built Bryce Rollin's A7 and MiG 21 in ABS, but have been thinking about an earlier type MiG 17 build since they were so prevalent at (...) (18 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.adventurers)
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Hi, I like this a lot! The scale has a lovely 'legoish' feel to it and the timeline is also well thought out. Good work! God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 26-May-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. This period has many interesting vehicles in terms of design, I have collected many photos that may inspire more tanks, hope I'll succeed to give them a good rendering. Eric (18 years ago, 26-May-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Eric, This is very nice, and a good change from the common WWI British tanks. Thanks, George (18 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Dear Lego Ambassador, Thanks for your kindness your highness. Your majesty must have recognised a fine and delicate machine of war for civilised people. "Tremble, enemis of the state"! ;>) Eric Druon "Baron de Samedi" a.k.a. BaronSat (18 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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