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(...) Nice work, indeed, CH Tim! An excellent model of a significant 'plane! Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Matthias, yes, this model is in the same scale as my other aircraft models, roughly 1:40 Minifig scale. I strengthened the wings only with a few rows of Technic bricks. For the rest I used simple plates. At the moment I do not have time to (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) cool little moc. love the flower power. =) ondrew (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(URL) am i doing it rite? (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !!
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Klaus, WOW! This is quite amazing! I can't say much but echo everyone else sentiments, you've pulled off some very challenging angles and shapes here, and the result is terrific! Always interesting to see WWII hardware I hadn't seen before. Does the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) "hope?" Wow, you are on a serious roll with the volume of models you've been producing - you did a lot of great work here. I really like the work on the canopy and cowling! Joe Meno (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> It is a little known fact that Australia (along with its sidekick New Zealand) won World War II which is why Johnny Thunder is an Australian digger. Unfortunately because it is a little known fact I am yet to see much in (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Hi Klaus Great model again! I like the colors and the studless appearance. Is this large aircraft in the same scale as your earlier Ju-52, DC-3, DC-4 etc? This model must be rather heavy - have you strengthened the wings internally in some (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Superb work all round ! I was very impressed with the Storch as well, since you have so few pieces to work with, plus it's camouflaged. -pete.w (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Will thanks for the praise :-)....and also thanks to everybody else for their praise and comments! Hm...the wings are simple but a little complicated to explain but I will give my best! To tilt the wing tips I simply used hinge plates (part (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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Paul, Steering like this is easy enough if you have space under the vehicle. Check out the pix showing the underside of my Wild Boar APC, in this case I was even able to incorporate suspension, but this system wouldn't work with just the four wheels (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Klaus, this is just beautiful! The diorama compliments the massive airframe wonderfully. I especially like the polyhedral wing. How did you achieve it, and keep the surface so uniform and tight near the joints? Now, all you troops need are (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Klaus, Simply marvelous, I saw a few pictures of your Gigant in an earlier post praising German AFOLs, and it's great to see even more of it, and the other vehicles in your diorama. It's amazing to consider that it could even fly. Thanks, (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Klaus, Excellent work as usual. There's far too many good bits for me to single many out but I'll try. The nose is spectacular. I really love these built up, heavily snotted slope noses which are somewhere between classic lego park (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Very nice. Lots of great details. I especially like how you integrated the nose geometry into the main body of the fusulage. With the nose stud pattern angled up at about 25 degrees or so I was surprised to see how well you tied this back in (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello Everybody! I just wanted to present my newest airplane MOC: the Messerschmitt Me 323 Transporter. I presented this model at the fan event in Frechen together with a little diorama: (URL) information about the actual building of the model: It (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military) !!
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(...) Magnus, Thanks for the comments. You can squish 15 troops inside plus the driver and gunner in the seat shown. If you're really into the harsh reality of militaristic economics, you can get about 22, maybe 23 tops in there ;-) Cheers! ~ Paul. (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Marco! The steering front and back are not connected. Would be a great idea though and totally possible. There's enough room under the vehicle with a slightly modified floor. And plus my son likes driving the vehicle sideways with both (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Tim, I used the technic wheels from set 8842 from 1986. My dad bought me that set way back then and it was a favourite because it had steering that worked and a simplistic engine with moving piston when you pushed it along the floor. (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Wolf, Yes I toyed with the idea of making it a few studs wider originally, but the scale of the vehicle looked out of place with the wheel diameter... and those are the only wheels in my collection (from 1980's technic set ;-) that would work. (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Paul, Ah, I was admiring this the other day - very nice work! How many troops does it fit on the inside? I know how hard it can be to balance functionality and scale, and I think you've done a great job. I like the slightly sloped roof and you've (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello Paul, this is a true spotlight! I just had to login and answer. I like the details of the interior. And I love the playability. Great work. I wonder how you did that sliding door. It looks fantastic in the animation. And what about the wheels, (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) The movie showed the turret mounted an a pair of rails that curved over the back end of the vehicle. The guns pointed sideways and the whole turret then traveled backwards and then down the back until it was tucked in behind so they could (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Paul, You keep sneaking these things past me by not cross-posting to a theme group. I really love this. I'm a real sucker for Alien and its sequels so anything from them arouses my interest and this is a most excellent build. I find the (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Wow!!! Very nice! Really like the look and construction, good solution on the wheels. Just my initial reactions, now I have to look more and explore further details.. :) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) The APC is wonderfully constructed. Just sweet. If I recall, I believe the movie version was wider (or at least seemed to be--more low slung, perhaps; I suspect that's what you were commenting on in terms of the boxy-ness. Would widening the (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Paul, Amazing! This is easily the most original thing on .build.military in a long time. I think my favorite part is the small arms storage in the back. This is reminiscent of Mask from the '80s, if anyone remembers that (sort of GI Joe meets (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Wow, great MOC! I love the detailing, great work. Jake --- Jake McKee Private Citizen Webmaster - bricksonthebrain.com (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Very nice, Paul. I love the playability of that monster ride. But, I gotta tell you, I think there is still room for a few more weapons under the hood! ;) ---Will Chapman BrickArms LLC (18 years ago, 2-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Very cool! This could easily be re-colored into a "James Bond"-type vehicle. All we need is a flamethrower, a minelayer, and an oil slick sprayer. Still, it's 'shagalicious' just as is. Maybe I'll steal some ideas from you for an 'Urban (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Wow, not every dad in the world would build a shag wagon for his son! Wow the therapy bills are gonna' be astronomical. Giggle. (Sorry, could NOT resist!) I love how you managed to cram so much detail and function into such a small package. To (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Five studs. Depends on your scale, but it's not bad. (...) Correct. (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) yea i noticed that. the new tracks look pretty beefy. finaly something realistic to model with. the color is ok, i would prefer black as well but at least there not pink. With the new tracks maybe i should think about building that 16/th (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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The new snowmobile really caught my eye. Set #8272 with the new wide tread links. (URL) have not seen the links up close and in person, but do you think they may be useful for a minifig-scale tank? The treads look a little bit too wide. And the (...) (18 years ago, 31-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Mladen, I pretty much agree with everything you say here. The canards are studs out mainly because the area they attach to is (neccesarily) studs out and there is a fairly limited selection of snot bricks in dark red. Along with other (...) (18 years ago, 29-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) That is a difficult plane to model, so I give you kudos for just attempting it. Despite a couple inaccuracies, I think this is a really good start. The engine and the main wings are superb. The main body could use a bit more trimming and (...) (18 years ago, 28-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Well I seem to have found a new fad (after some prodding by Mladen). This fighter is the major aeroplane for the 'good guys' in the final battle of the film. It's far from perfect and I've already started making some (...) (18 years ago, 27-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Hi Magnus, Sorry I didn't answer you on flickr but you have more questions here so it's ok... I can't tell where the driver sits either (maybe under/next to the dome turret) but the front is the end without the mandibles/door. I'll be happy to (...) (18 years ago, 27-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Tim, (...) Thanks for sharing. What an interesting looking vehicle - I can't quite tell where the driver sits and it isn't completely apparent what the front and back are. I'd be happy to see more MOCs of vehicles from "Wings of the Honneamise." I (...) (18 years ago, 27-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Well thanks for putting me onto it :D Tim (18 years ago, 25-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Tim, thank you! I've been dying to see someone do LEGO renditions of the vehicles in WotH. This is fantastic. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you sir. Mladen (18 years ago, 25-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) If I was a Wise Man heading into that part of the world, I wouldn't travel in anything else. (18 years ago, 25-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) As this an insight into new the Brick Testament Nativity Scene? Tim PS. Thanks (18 years ago, 25-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Ah, nothing says Christmas like an armoured personell carrier. Highlighted. :) Nice design. -Brendan (18 years ago, 24-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Flickr> (URL) BS> Hope you enjoy it. Tim (18 years ago, 24-Dec-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Hi Magnus, Dave, I guess it's this element? (URL) It's called "Timing Wheel" or "Tacho Wheel". It was sold in a bag of 20pcs. in 2002 (where?) and comes in these sets: Pcs. Color Set 2 Light Bluish Gray [LEGOSet 8434] 1 Light Bluish Gray (...) (18 years ago, 27-Nov-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Dave, (...) Thanks for your kind words. Interiors on any minifig-scale vehicle are tricky. because as soon as you want to fit minifigs inside, you start wrestling with all sorts of scaling issues. Ultimately I go for a compromise between aesthetics, (...) (18 years ago, 27-Nov-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think that I like these quite a bit! The color scheme is rich and eye-pleasing, and I particularly like the design of the treads. Also, the presentation is good and gives a nice view of the the vehicles from all sides. I also like that you (...) (18 years ago, 27-Nov-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Greetings all, Here are a few more military vehicles I've built recently. The Raider and Invader light armored vehicles rely on their size, low profile, and speed to keep their crew safe - their armor will defeat small arms and shrapnel, but offers (...) (18 years ago, 26-Nov-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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Aircraft are difficult to taxonomize on LUGNET. This isn't a military plane, but military fans will recognize the "gooney bird" - the military's version of the DC-3 - so I included that. I decided to post it mainly under Technic because of the (...) (18 years ago, 16-Oct-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, FTX) !!
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(...) I immediately built it when I saw it the first time (Which I never do by the way), and I use a more common brick for the three-way connection, but thanks for the thought. (...) Thanks, the site is clear in its explanation! Thanks as well to (...) (18 years ago, 13-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I'm glad you like it. I posted a couple of pictures of this over on Eurobricks that show a bit better how the barrel and carriage go together. They are in this thread: (URL) (...) This page: (URL) has a pretty good explanation of the (...) (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Sort of. Howitzers were developed to fire at high angles, but were generally transported with the cannon horizontal. Nowadays, the word "howitzer" seems to be used for just about any cannon-like artillery. ROSCO (18 years ago, 12-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) This is the best home-brewed cannon I've seen so far. It's quite perfect and still simple, very much to my taste. I would love you to do a diorama around this. I do have a question however, isn't a howitzer some form of mortar? In the game Age (...) (18 years ago, 11-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Gorgeous.... (Click pic below to see more at Mike's gallery) (URL) (18 years ago, 11-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the comments. The camouflage obscures the shape somewhat. Of course, in real life that's part of the point of having camouflage, but it doesn't help with my MOC. It is not unlikely that in the future I will change the colour scheme (...) (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Sweet! Although, I'm a fan of the overall-grey scheme used on fleet aircraft. You really captured the shape, and it's more obvious in the pic next to the F-16. (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I've been reading a lot of American Revolutionary War history lately, and in a small burst of patriotism, I built this small vignette based on the painting of the same name by Archibald McNeal Willard. (URL) Brickshelf folder after moderation: (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !!
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Yesterday I completed my lastest military MOC, an F/A-18A Hornet. It's on brickshelf: (URL) on MOCpages: (URL) colour scheme might take some getting used to, but it isn't all that different from the real aircraft. Anyway, please let me know what you (...) (18 years ago, 2-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military) !
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(...) It's three-wide (four with the wheels). I don't remember how big the Lego cannon is but it's probably a bit bigger. I might work on a smaller version but it's a bit difficult working out what to do for wheels. Tim (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Very cool! How close in size is it to the standard Lego cannon? -Elroy (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi again, I decided to take your idea and make a ships version. I have no idea how authentic it is. (URL) Tim (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Great work! I posted this over on EB so all the pirate fanatics there can see it. Nice to see a such a 'simple' design. God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Very clever! Well done! Matt Hein www.ospreycg.net (18 years ago, 1-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hi Elroy, This is an excellent cannon. I love simple but effective designs and this one rates highly. Reminds me of some of JoJo's furniture designs. You can build them out of your pieces, but you'd never think of hem. Tim (18 years ago, 30-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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I was playing around with guns for an American Revolutionary War project that I'm working on when I came up with this. I thought I'd share, since cannon designs seem to be in short supply. (URL) Ideally the gun carriage should all be brown, but I (...) (18 years ago, 30-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !!
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(...) Very neat indeed, exactly how I would think a mini version of the AR15 would look, nice to see one of my all time fav's minified :). Kind of reminds me of the 5.56 Colt Commando. (URL) (18 years ago, 29-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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I saw a bunch of life-size guns popping up on brickshelf recently, and decided to give it a try... (URL) actually started out as Han Solo's blaster, but along the way i thought i'd try something bigger and went for one of my favorites, the AR15 As i (...) (18 years ago, 26-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Very nice! I don't think I would even attempt that colour scheme, and you pulled it off wonderfully! The model itself is also beautifully crafted. Keep up the good work. God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 25-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Tim, I do like to have space inside the vehicles for the figs. The downside is that it makes them all a little too big scalewise. Building military vehicles for me has been all about balancing scale, aesthetics and functionality. (...) (...) (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Magnus, I love how you manage to get ample space for your figs in these models. It's a really nice touch in such detailed models. They're all great models without it and it just adds that extra touch. I might steal your idea of using the new 4x4 (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, I'm gradually getting around to up loading pictures of military vehciles I've been building over the past year or so. Here is the most recent batch. I built the Conqueror Main Battle Tank almost a year ago now. It has suspension on its (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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Tim, I'm always happy to see other builders venturing into the military theme. Very nice work, indeed. I like how you made the turret look a little rounded through the use of different slopes and wedges. Nice to see a tank done in arctic/mountain (...) (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Thanks (...) Excellent. Just the response I want :) Tim (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Very nice, Tim. The color scheme and the nice use of low slopes in the turret give it the perfect "future feel". The renderings are superb as well. The shading evoked an emotional "Anime!" response from me for some reason. ---Will (18 years ago, 21-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hi all, Decided to have a play at tanks. It's far from perfect but I've learnt a lot (thanks Soren and Jas) so my next one should be better. Anyway, this is loosely based on a T-90 but I've tried to make it a little more futuristic so it's a T-104. (...) (18 years ago, 20-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Mladen, (...) Hey thanks, I'm hoping to get some more pix of that up online some time soon! (...) Check these out, I hope they make the steering and suspension system clear enough. (URL) of the problems with giving it suspension and steering is that (...) (18 years ago, 2-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) I saw pics of the battlefield diorama - very impressive! I'm a big fan of your tanks. (...) with all the features you were able to incorpate into such a tiny model. Could you provide a pic of the underside? I think I know how you did the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello all, After being debuted at BrickFest as part of a battlefielf diorama, I have pix posted of three new armored vehicles. The Wild Boar Armored Personnel Carrier was my attempt at a wheeled APC. To avoid making it look too generic, and to give (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Leigh, Wow, where do I start with this! It goes without saying but the detailing here is terrific, and a great example of the possibilities of building in more of a Model Team type scale, rather than good old minifig scale. The Spitfire is a (...) (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Tim, Amazing work! I really like how you were able to build in all sorts of insignia into the fuselage - the detailing is very impressive! Thank for sharing! Magnus (18 years ago, 1-Sep-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hello, Just finished a displayable version of a WW2 classic, the RAF's Supermarine Spitfire. Comments welcome. (URL) Index page: (URL) Military purists, check the historical notes: (URL) (18 years ago, 31-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military) !
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Hi all, A fig scale USAAF P-47 Thunderbolt. Lots of thanks to Selcuk Gore for sending me scans from his book. (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Hope you like it. Tim (18 years ago, 31-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Thank you for your kind input, Magnus. Yes, the 9 volt battery box is mounted in the tail section and it is mounted inverted so that I can have easy access to the button. The lego motor is mounted side-ways behind the co-pilot seat and it is (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) this myself some time... This is very cool! I may be missing some of the detail because black doesn't photograph so well, but from what I can see, youve put a lot of work into this. Normally I'd say it looks a little chunky, but knowing you've (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Here is the link to my new moc: (URL) (18 years ago, 28-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) It does not shoot, although that would be cool to see. I will not be at Brickfest this year. I was hoping too, but.... Regardless, the model has been partially cannibalized for parts. -Duane (18 years ago, 21-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) It looks really good Duane! I think it is "enjoyable in moderation." It looks exactly like a WWII tank from a distance. I assume it does not shoot? That might be a good thing seeing as kids will be at BrickFest. Will kids be allowed to play (...) (18 years ago, 21-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Greetings all, Here is my latest MOC, a fully motorized LEGO tank. I'd like to thank Duane Hess and his WWII era tank for particular inspiration and influence. (URL) for another inspiration check out Soren Robert's tank. (URL) to you folks over at (...) (18 years ago, 21-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Hi Mattias, It indeed is an awesome model. I've had an interest in U.S. Navy ships for a long time, but never got around to building a model like this, and doubt that I could. His Ticonderoga class cruiser is similarly impressive. I've (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi If you haven´t seen marcosbears new USS Kidd and USS Ticonderoga on Brickshelf yet go and have a look (URL) hope if marcosbears reads this message will introduce himself and tell us a little about his great creations. There are so many creative (...) (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Ralph Thanks for these new pictures explaining the tricky landing gear assembly. Your F-16 is really great! I like the colour scheme of course, the nose section, engine intake and the over all proportions. To improve the model even further (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Ryan I would recommend buying the book Virtual Lego in order to get going with MLCAD. After a while you will like virtual building as much as building with real lego. It is also an excellent way to share and document your building (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Yesterday I added new pictures of the landing gear: (URL) this makes the gear's operation a bit more clear. Cheers, Ralph (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Justin, Thanks for the comments. Many people have mentioned the aircraft's nose. The nose on any jet is a very hard bit to get right (just look at LEGO's new Boeing 787 and you'll see what I mean). I have quite a few of those curved wedges, (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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Impressive build. I especially like your solution to the nose, which seems to be a sticking point for so many. You also pulled off a camoflage look very well (something I doubt I'll ever be brave enough to try, piece limit or no), and as mentioned (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks Brian, Bulk brick sales at outlet stores indeed would indeed be a likely explanation. One of the reasons why I haven't used bricklink is that I am pretty sure that if I do, I'll become hooked. I have browsed around and seen loads of (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ralph, I think some of the sellers that have parts in colors that have never been used in sets before probably live near LEGO stores, factories, etc. Especially many European sellers. That's the only way I can think of where they can get their (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Ryan Parrish wrote: <snip> (...) Hi Ryan, Thanks for the reply. I am happy that you replied to my question, since I was a bit afraid that I angered you with my comments on your F-16. If I did, I apologise. I certainly (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I buy all of my Lego parts on www.bricklink.com. I haven't bought an actual Lego set in years. I just order the parts in the quantities and colors that I need, so I don't accumulate a large inventory of un-used or un-needed parts. Ryan (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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