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In lugnet.build.military, Shaun Sullivan writes: <snip> Thanks for that detailed answer. I knew about the technique for tread replacement (basically, drive off, fix it, then drive back on) and so understood why SOME treads would be carried (1) but (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Larry, I'll let Lyndsay comment as well, but here's what I've found: It was possible to seriously damage treads to the point where they needed to be replaced - actually, this wasn't quite as intimidating a prospect as it sounds. The entire (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words! I'd like to throw the compliment right back at you and bait you mercilessly, though: I've seen some lovely Russian tanks somewhere, yet they don't seem to have made it into the public arena yet? Aren't we doting (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Another Masterpiece! - I must say I like it, Shaun! It is now a hard work for the 'Lugnet-judges' to compare the various Tiger tanks on the net. There are a number of features on your tank that I like and makes it a candidate for a top score. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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This is my first post as well as my first web page. It was an idea I had kicked around for a few years now and finally got it on the web. It's kinda a military/space theme. More stuff will be coming in a bit, just need to take some more pics. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space) !
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In lugnet.build.military, Shaun Sullivan writes: I counted no less than three different spare tread sections in various places... based on the proto pics you posted that's prototypical all right but I found it weird. LFB, were the treads so damage (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) detail--but I'd like to see detail of the construction of the barbette, if you can put up pictures of that. If memory serves, you didn't use a turntable--it's just gravity holding the turret in, yes? (...) Yes, and they'll be in operation next (...) (23 years ago, 17-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Shaun, that is freaking rad, not a stud in sight! You should sell instructions. Love the turret - gorgeous! Later, Gary (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Well, I've finally gotten around to resonably finishing this project. Images of the Omega Destroyer are available at: (URL) about 3.5ft long and weighs a good amount. I wish i had enough brocks to do it in proper colors, but oh well. Let me know (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.space)
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Hi Everybody, I took some pictures of my Panzer VI Tiger Tank this weekend after applying a couple of decals. There are still a number of features yet to be completed - there needs to be more equipment, rope, etc. affixed to the outside, and the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military) !!
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(...) Thanks for the kind words Magnus! (...) Well once I got over the fact that it wasn't going to be possible, without making it bulky and ugly, for it to be double axled, then it was pretty straight forward. As others (...) Thanks, yeah i'll be (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Very nice! The double rotor must have been a little complicated to design. As others have noted, it is a little hard to see all the details, perhaps more because of the all black colour scheme than the actual photos. Don't get me wrong, the all (...) (23 years ago, 11-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Drew Lawrence writes: Thanks for the compliments Drew! (...) Thanks, (...) I hope you do! It should be awesome! I look forward to it, thanks again, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Eric Sophie writes: Thanks Eric! (...) hehe, thanks, unfortunately, the landing gear doesn't fully support the weight of it. :-( Dang and the cockpit setup is sweet to. I like the (...) Hey thanks, (...) $20/hour. ;-) of (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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thanks Pedro! (...) Thanks, (...) Well they spin, and they can spin in different directions, but I didn't get them on seperate exles, so they can't spin the same way as the real thing, and they aren't motorized either. :-( (...) Hey thanks, but do (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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snip (...) Thanks Bob! (...) Yeah definitely, the hokum has a "nice guy" feel to it, but the design itself is really cool IMO. (...) Ah cool, i'll have to check it out, but personally, that version of hind seems rather ugly to me, it could be just (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks Grady! (...) Yeah, I'd be interested in seeingsome more myself from others. :-) (...) Hey thanks, that is definitely the best way to show off all of the armnament. Thanks again Grady! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Oh a counter rotating Helio! Awww man get out of town with that kick butt landing gear set up! wow! Dang and the cockpit setup is sweet to. I like the Tail area of the 'copter and the array of ordinance is impressive. Cool deal. Hey can I fly around (...) (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Really nice job, Geordan! That is an awesome MOC. You did an excellent portrayal. I really like the missile tubes! Now if only I could find the time to finish my Huey.. ~Drew (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Congratulations! The chopper is very well portrayed, I like it very much. Of course one of the most interesting features is the unusual placement of rotors (at least in the West it is unusual...). I assume these particular ones are non-functional, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Feb-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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