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In lugnet.space, Chris Maddison writes: [Snip] (...) idea. I've always liked designs like that. Keep up the good work! -- Mark Nelson LCC Command: (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, Here's the JT-90 Stryker; a jeep-type ground vehicle. It holds a driver and gunner, and is a useful field combat craft. I based this one off the Warthog from HALO, but I wanted a one-seater, so here she be. Find it on the groundcraft page. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Here it is, something I've been working on for a little while. It's a PT-Boat, the classic ship from World War II, made from a Police Patrol set hull. It's not exactly to scale for a real PT-boat, but it has a similar armament and look. check it out (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Actually I think you're refering to Firebirds with Nicky Cage. Not one of his better movies, really. Or for Tommy Lee Jones for that matter. But if you just want helo action, it had a lot of that at least near the end as I recall. Only rented (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Mark Neumann writes: Thanks for the compliments Mark! (...) Go for it! :-D Eh, maybe later. :-( Looks hard. Well, I wouldn't say hard, you just have to have everything you want in mind before you build it, cuz it becomes a (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Great job! Making me want to try it. Eh, maybe later. Looks hard. I'm curious though, what's the story? Or is there one? (I'm just wondering what your story was...BTW) But really this is absoultely gorgeous. Shame you couldn't save it and expand (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I think it can be said that Helos have thier uses. Namely against slower ground targets. One of my more favorite stories from the Gulf was an A-10 flying along and came upon a Hind gunship. Long story short; Hind turned into very small chunks by (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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1) Has anybody else noticed that the link to "Goose's Military Lego" is broken? Does anybody know how to reach this Goose fellow to let him know? 2) Shaun Sullivan maintains the links right? Is there any official way to submit a link, or do we just (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Another helicoptor movie; has anybody here ever seen Thunderbirds? The movie really sucked, it was a lame Top Gun rip off, but with Apache's instead of F-14 Tomcats. But the point is, every helicoptor in that movie held their own except when put up (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Haha! I was going to use the exact same example! But I wasn't sure of some of my facts, since it's been a while since I saw it, so I decided to leave it out all together. That was a great movie, and alot of the inspiration for this model came (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hey. Question. Are we talking like any movie? Because if so, go and watch Behind Enemy Lines. A pair of UH-1 Huey Gunships ripped through a large number of infantry with heavy armor to back them up, rescued the pilot, and then left with (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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hey thanks for the replies Bryce! (...) cool! You've (...) hehe, too much smoke for dinner. ;-) I appreciate the comments. I look forward to your next mecha! bye, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the compliments Bobby! (...) hehe, thanks, yea hit would be fun to make a large battlefield type thing, or even a whole town maybe, but one only has so many bricks. :-D (...) uuuhhh, they Ka-50 is a real helicopter. It is currently in the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Lego costs so much and a single person can build a few square meters of this stuff (it would really make for a NICE battle field). Keep it up :) (...) or series were a helicopter can hold its own ground. This could prove to be interesting. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm with Mladen. I really like the destroyed buildings look. I was talking to another mecha guy about making a city damaged diorama type thing. You've done a great job! I love the charred guy! Later, Bryce (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the compliments Mladen, er, maaa...aaaster. ;-D hehe, payback, *grin, duck, run* (...) Thanks, (...) Nope, not particularily. you're creative! I'll let you go with it. ;-D (my laziness took over) :-D Are the (...) who said they were (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) hehe, thanks Stuart! (...) Hmm, I was thinking plaster, but mud works! :-D the (...) thanks, I like the poor guy on the (...) lol, smoke inhalation. ;-D But whatup with the story? Are the mechs battling or are (...) lol, like I said to Mladen, (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Say, that's hella cool! G, this is a nifty thing-- I love the shattered plaster (mud?)walls-- the effect is very realistic from a certain distance. I like the poor guy on the stretcher, too. But whatup with the story? Are the mechs battling or are (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! Very nice Geordan. I like the destroyed buildings/houses, as well as the huge amount of detail. Great job once again! Oh, if I may ask, is there some kind of story behind this diorama? Are the allied forces taking a break? Are they under heavy (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hello all! I've had this idea to do this diorama for a while, and it finally came to life. I present, my newest diorama: (URL) won't be used as a display for my other mecha etc, as I'm am breaking it down presently forthe parts for my next project: (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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In World War II the German army used a lot of motorcycles. The other armies mainly used motorcycles for liason, couriers and traffic control. At the outbreak of the war a typical German panzer division consisted of 4 tank battalions and 3 (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Sorry, that was a typo, dimensions should be 64-studs(span) by 50-studs (length). Later, Gary (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) /Tobbe (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Gary, It looks great, you're tempting me to get out my rotary tool and fix a Slave 1 canopy. Thanks, George (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I've finished my latest MOC, a WWII-era Messerschmitt Me-109. I guess it's an Me-109E, since that's the only model with an pointed spinner. It's dimensions are 32-studs(span) by 50-studs (length), so it's a bit larger than what I usually build. I (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military)
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"Shaun Sullivan" <shaun_sullivan@irco.com> wrote (...) weekend. (...) Nice job! I think you've captured the military feel of this vehicle very well indeed - if Lego made models like this I bet they would sell like the proverbial hot cakes. I really (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Monthly MOC: Heinkel He-162A-2 (German WWII jet fighter)
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(...) Good solution to minifig-scale jet engines, best I've seen so far. I liked the wing profile too. Take care, Gary (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | My Missile Car. :)
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Nothing much to say... a couple missiles... on a train car... :) (URL) is new to Trainz" (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Marder III Ausf M (Sd.Kfz. 138)
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Well done again Tosiaki! Good to see all the pictures now. I noticed a trio of vehicles on your Japanese homepage some weeks ago with the Marder in the middle. Your creations are very inspiring for a less advanced builder as myself. I especially (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) rear. (...) Looks great! The inside is especially well done; awesome details. Using those tan as the main colour must have also increased the challenge (or am I mistaken?). Well done! Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) half-stud offsets for the front really make it work. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Tosiaka, What an excellent model. Marder's and other tank destroyers/assault guns are too underrepresented in Lego MOCs, it is nice to see one. I stock up on them in Panzer General for cheap, effective units. Thanks, George (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Beautiful! If I saw it in stores, I'd buy it instantly. Very good rendition in such a small package! Take care, Gary (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Nice work, shuan! A device is everywhere seen for tubes of the loading platform, front mask, fender, etc. Since "GMC 6x6 2.5 Ton Truck" was indispensable to WW2, I also want to make. However, since your work is wonderful, I'm satisfied. Tosiaki (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <snip> Neat truck! (...) If you have to ask, it's impure. LOL. Put it another way... does it have a LEGO part number??? Didn't think so. However my standards have slacked a lot lately, I printed up signs on sticker paper for my ISCC entry. :-) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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A happy new year!>All My new work "Marder III" was registered into BrickShelf . (URL) model is M type although H type is popular in Marder3. Why I chose M type? That is because I wanted to make the model which has a battle room on the rear. (H (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey Shaun- Nice work. One "trick" that I've found that works well is sticking regular housewire *into* the technic flex tubing-- that way, one can shape it to virtually any shape one wants and it holds. That way you could get a more (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) No problem and no rush! I look forward to it! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hmmm, I think I can oblige ... give me a week or so? -Shaun (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Monthly MOC: Heinkel He-162A-2 (German WWII jet fighter)
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(...) Very nice :) Looks like the Brictorian Army [1] will need to invest in AA weaponry...and probably build an Airforce :) [2], though the chances of them heading 'down under' probably aren't all that high. [1] Current strength 100-ish (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Monthly MOC: Heinkel He-162A-2 (German WWII jet fighter)
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Hi (hej) Christian Very nice little model. The first He-162 on lugnet I guess. I think you have captured the shape in an accurate way, and I like the construction of the jet-engine. Good use of parts from the UCS X-Wing. By the way, since you are an (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | New MOC: "Ranger" Dual-Role Mecha
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(URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
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I have uploaded pictures of my model of a Heinkel He-162A-2, a German jet fighter that was hurriedly produced as a last ditch effort during the last months of the war. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Christian (23 years ago, 6-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) Very nice Shaun. Excellent rendition of the front end, would also go well on Jeep. Take care, Gary (23 years ago, 6-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Mattias, Thanks for the compliments. Unfortunately, I didn't submit anything for the contest, though I wanted to ... the timing just worked against me! I finished up several larger projects just before the contest began - and the entries (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I would love to see building instructions of this!! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Shaun! Good to see a new model from you. As alwas you succeed in making a very inspiring creation. The last weeks everyone seem to concentrate on the ISCC contest. Have you submitted anything yourself? Regards Mattias (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi All, As promised, I finished up my GMC truck and took pictures of it this weekend. Known as the "Jimmy" and the "Deuce-and-a-half" (for its 2.5 ton rating), this workhorse was instrumental in all theaters of WWII. It's not an overly intricate (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jan-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Monthly MOC: Raupenschlepper Ost
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(...) Thank you - I used think that I made small models but compact is a much nicer description. The blackout headlights is my favorite detail too. Christian (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: My Mitsubishi Zero
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(...) Rick, I like it, very clean and simple. If you can find any on BrickBay, I'd recommend you try some red 2x2 round tiles for the wing ensignia. Also might want to check on Peeron for sets that include these pieces. Keep up the good work. Later, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yeah, I was totally floored by that one, also. Seems legitimate though - kind of scary if you think about it. Might have been a different world... Thanks, Gary (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) David, Very nice, kind of cute actually. I like it's small size. Keep up the good work. - Gary (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Very nice MOC Christian. What I like about this and your other models is that they are very compact, but without sacrificing details. Especially like the windscreen and blackout headlights - Gary (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Lindsay, Sorry to post here, but I hadn't heard anything back on e-mail ... I just wanted to make sure you were getting my messages (?). ... and to make this moderately on-topic, if only for a brief moment: several MOCs are to be unveiled (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.people)
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(...) You are absolutely right but the cab would then have to be raised to make room for the tracks beneath. It would then be much taller and that would make it an entirely different vihicle. (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I can see how to make a tracked vehicle two studs narrower (but not necessarily with the 1/2 stud spaced bogie wheels) by using the 1x2 bricks with technic pegs instead of the 2x4 ones... or am I missing something there? I think your vehicle (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey everyone! New mecha! Yah! The tiger was just a testbed for the removable armour idea, this is what it was supposed to be... The pics are self explanatory, all of the armour is removable, ALL of it, except on the arms, the arms are small though, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks. Unfortunately I couldn't figure out how to use any other kind of (smaller) wheels due to the triangular "guides" on the tracks. Also it cannot be made narrover. Christian (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Very spiffy. I love how you got the track wheels to be 1/2 stud offset. This unit fits in anywhere from WW II to arctic/antarctic expiditions of the 50's/60s (in different colors, say Orange?) or even on US ski hills of the 1980s (if they (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thank you - after the pictures was taken I have modified the Krad (motorcycle) to have the same kind of lights - front and rear. Christian (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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It's a nice one! I like the front headlights, it's a great idea to use the joy stick holders. Fredrik (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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After a while without posting I have finally uploaded pictures of my model of a WWII German tracked tractor called Raupenschlepper Ost. Please visit (URL) let me know what you think. Happy New Year from Denmark Christian (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
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(URL) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: MOC German Panther Tank v. 1
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(...) David -- It looks like a great start! I don't know if you have the bricks to do so, but it looks to me as though it's actually a little small for the Panther. Granted, I'm basing my idea of scale off of Carl Greatrix's Tiger I. ;) I look (...) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Hs132 Jet Divebomber Resource
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(...) Well.. that was one of them.. the other that seemed far-fetched to me was this one: (URL) then... I looked again at it's neighbor on that page: (URL) me amazed. This is far beyond anything I've ever read about. Guess I wasn't reading in the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Looks good. I like the way you used the flags for the hatch. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears Michlug - (URL) Page - (URL) Store - (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | My Mitsubishi Zero
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I don't think I posted this.. LMKWYT I made it back in April for my History Class' WW2 unit. My History teacher loved it. (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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| | MOC German Panther Tank v. 1
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Here is my first effort to build a Panther. Slightly small and the gun cannot be elevated so its still a work in progress. Thus any comments would be greatly apperciated. webpage (URL) images (URL) Kohrman Lugnet # 1117 (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) As far as I know, none of those planes were fictional, though most were just paper proposals. The sawblade Fw-500 thing seems pretty far-fetched though. - Gary (...) (23 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Okay... I looked at that site.. I thought I knew of a lot of the X-planes Germany was working on.. I GOTTA ask... the Germans didn't have ALL of those things in the works...?? Some of those have to be someone's fictional ideas... right? (looks (...) (23 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: -AFOL Rivalries-
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(...) Hit Target while you can then, as I am in PA and return on Friday nite... What an unfortunate turn of events to be drawn away on emergency work the DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS... (23 years ago, 26-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Cry me a river, bub. 'backyard'? You don't know how lucky you are. Larry lives less than 3 miles from me. ;) Steve (23 years ago, 26-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Are you using an A-Wing canopy? Seems like it would look fairly close. I guess it depends on how everything else is scaled though. Please post some shots whenever you get a chance though, I'm interested in how you handle the engine and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Not me, I have cut way way back and hardly ever get to the Detroit area any more... I've not been on a Detroit area project for more than a week or two in years... Now where's my coat, I heard a rumor that the GR Targets have started (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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In lugnet.build.military, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:> (...) LOL Very true! He did offer them up, but I had managed to snag roughly $200 in sales ($800 in value) already, so I had to pass. I could have sworn I sent you an e-mail thanking you for (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Maggie Cambron" <mcambron@pacbell.net> (...) I've checked out a couple local Targets and i'm getting the impression that the clearance around here won't be as good as it has been the last two years. :( The reason (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Yes, Lindsay (and Larry to an extent) is my Target-clearance nemesis. We have had turf battles in the past. He has an unfair advantage over me though. When he is in town, I think he is on holiday and can hit the stores each morning awaiting (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Shame on you Richard N. If you had cross-posted to .shopping (which I have now graciously done) you would be more likely to get pointers from the real pro's. Luckily for you I happened to notice this post. Lindsay's right about being there (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) You think it's funny to hear? You should have *seen* it actually happen last year. Eric and I ran into each other at the same Target, same morning, the 75%-off-plus day. Now, there were lots of other folks who'd sniffed it out and were there (...) (23 years ago, 23-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) That was really funny… "and we RUN with shopping carts at the ready" …and along the way you can set-up obstacles and counter-measures to restrain your opponent. I suggest the use of a ‘dead-fall’ trap to incapacitate your rival! ;) But, my (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Yes. You meet me at the door to Target at 8am on the annointed day, and we RUN with shopping carts at the ready to the toy aisles. :) LFB (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Maaa...aaannnnnnn... I have to compete with you AGAIN??? Any way we can set up a system this year? Eric (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Heh. Well, keep us posted. (...) You haven't seen the giant Megabloks cutaway 'boomer? It's $60 on sale at TRU now; 2400+ bricks, mostly light and dark grey; aaaand it has a nuclear missile sub screw about 6 or 8 bricks in diameter at the tail (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) It's coming along... but don't count on it soon... Let's say these things take time. :). Real subs take years to make. :D (...) Megablocks screw?????? (...) WOW!! Email Scott Sanburn or Chris Leach and maybe we can haggle somethin. Rick (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey Rick (and anyone else doing the submarine thing), How's the submarine coming along? (Are you going to break down and use the MegaBloks screw?) The initial proofs of principle looked promising, and I'm wondering how it's going. Also: too bad (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Gary and all, sorry to redirect this thread a bit, but I thought I should share: (...) The glazed nose is still an issue I haven't gotten around--all of my solutions just screw with the proportions a little too much. But I have found some excellent (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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I'n trying the tiger design on a few things now, but your right, the peeled paint is would be terrible hard. Gary Joel Jacobsen <jacobsen@oar.net> wrote in message news:GoLK3n.AED@lugnet.com... (...) Tiger (...) world. (...) and (...) of (...) (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) We could go on forever, Gary! :) I completely agree about that pic, but I love them all. That has to be one of the coolest web pages I've seen in a long long time. The whole Baby Tiger deal they have going on cracked me up -- and it's made it (...) (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Joel Jacobsen <jacobsen@oar.net> wrote in message news:GoJtFD.GKI@lugnet.com... (...) Yes it is! I think the best pic showign all the desigh is this one (URL) it would be possible in lego at a large scale maybe 1:18 :-) Gary (23 years ago, 19-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dear Ben and Klaus Congratulations to an excellent model of a very famous W.W.II aeroplane. You have really caught the character of old lady, Tante-Ju. The surrounding setting and the story makes your entry to the creativity contest at (...) (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Gary - I went to that squadron's home page and look what I found.....! (URL) .more. pictures of this wonderful paint scheme to drool over... That is one wild jet. I love it! JJ (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Joel Jacobsen <jacobsen@oar.net> wrote in message news:GoJMr6.GGF@lugnet.com... (...) not me......... (...) it sure is! Thanks for pointing it out! Gary I think I'll use that if I ever get around to a custom paint job on my snowmachine. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) That's a great source. Thanks for sharing. Anyone care to try this paint scheme in LEGO??! (URL) but that's impressive.. JJ (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Check this out! Woah! (URL) many pics, a must for anyone building any sort of plane, they have so much! I've just found all my Spitfire references! HTH, -Geordan- (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Wow! I love this! so smooth, the shape is perfect, instantly recognizable, wow, this is really good, Great work! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Damn! I was hoping nobody would mention this plane. I've actually done one, but it kind of morphed into my previous post of the He219. I was thinking of redoing it now that picked up a few parts off Brickbay. I thought for sure nobody would (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow this thing is great.Nice to you went for accuracy in the decals.To me it means you include all symbols from that era even if you deem it bad(which if you really look into history it's not) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <delurk> There's always my childhood favorite: the Blohm und Voss BV 141. (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) [snippage] (...) I would definitely love to see an Me-262 ... I'm glad to hear that there are some of these in the works! Another one I'd *love* to behold would be a true minifig-scale B-17 (1 stud~1 ft ... I know it's not German, but what a (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) The "wooden jet fighter" I think you're talking about is the He162 (Salamander), which *did* fly, however poorly. They even had an Erprobungskommando outfitted with the things, but they were strictly forbidden from engaging enemy aircraft. Or (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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