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(...) Nice bird. I do like the shape, pretty good use of those new slopy bits. My main beef is he size of the cannons. (eek! I'm complaining about the size of a gun. Dang it, snowballs are melting in hades...) They are a tad too big I feel. Plus, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I really hate to butt in here, but you took the idea right out of my head! After that experiement building a to-scale (non-SNOT) sloop a while back, and then pirating the SNOT technique on my Canopus-class Pre-Dreadnought, I've been gathering (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What a sinister-looking plane! Sorta a contemporary P-61 Black Widow twin boom night fighter....a nice take on it! Nice overall treatment of the 'intimidation factor'too-it looks like a craft that means business! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) < (snippage) (...) Richie- Every iteration of the Almighty Snottler (why does that sound so disgusting when I say it? ;) ) is more impressive than the one before. I like the way you've upscaled this version, which allows you to really explore (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I'm one of those freaks who really likes the carriages. And I like this one a great deal! Excellent as always. LFB (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I built a new Space model (FINALLY!), you can see it here: (URL) obviously came from the _Aliens_ dropship and the Hind-D Soviet Gunship. I really wanted to use all those clear canopies and windows, as well as make a dropship that actually had seats (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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The two newest additions to my aircraft collection, the French Rafale and the stillborn F-20 Tigershark have been approved by the brickshelf moderators. They can be seen here: (URL) here: (URL) pretty happy with how the Rafale turned out considering (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all! Check out the Field Dog at: (URL) all pretty self explanatory, it's a small ground mecha, with a huge weapons array. ;-) Let me know what you think! -Geordan- (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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Very very nice pics Mattias. Your MOCs have an incredible sense of realism that really comes through in ABS. I particularly like how you used the minifig accessories and the Dk. grey flag parts unconventionally to add extra touches of detail. What (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi I have know posted some photos of MOC the famous German WWII 8,8 gun. It is seen in two version the Flak (anti-aircraft) and the Pak (anti-tank). New wheel bogies have been added since the last announcement (URL) which I think look more (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks, Tom My main interest is in older ships too. The Snottler series started off as an experiment in SNOT hull building for smaller ships.... an experiment that got way out of hand (Snottler 3.1 is being fitted out at the moment). I aim to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I managed to replace the old BMP images with somebetter JPG images, so the loading time is just about cut in half. Thanks for the comment! <<_Matt Hein_>> Lugnet No. 1112 (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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(...) Plus you just gotta love the name of that folder of Dan's... :-) (...) Bummer! (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Sorry, I can't afford the trip. It looks like Barberosa is going to be postponed until a later date! Dan (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) These look great! I saw them the other day on Brickshelf, and had intended to point them out, but clearly I never got around to it. I love that Brickshelf gallery - so many pieces of pretty eye candy to look at! A couple of the items I (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I don't often post to .space or .mecha but I do occasionaly build such. As promised here are the pictures of my Games Workshop Warhammer 40000 Space Marine models. (You may have seen them on the Brikwars battlefield at the last National meeting in (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the compliment - I wasn't really trying to steal the spotlight from you and Lindsay though! There's more of my tanks on Brickshelf and you can get to them by following any of the links I gave and hitting the "Up" link on the page. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ahhhh! I am so envious! Wonderful looking models. The T-34, especially, is beautiful. Daniel, nice looking tank. Aren't you the one that has all the kick ass tanks, including a Pershing and a Wespe? Great looking armor. When I model these vehicles, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Lindsay, If you need backup, I'll send out one of my T-34/85's to help clean out those filthy Prussians! Speaking of Prussians, I finally took a couple of quick pics of the Panzer Mk4, which rounds my German armor MOC's (OK, still not Tiger (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Very Nice Richie, I'm not into modern ships much (I prefer the old sailing models), but your models are very impressive. I love the way they look and the features you built. Great job! Tom (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yeah, he's an irritant. (...) These look great, Lyndsay! I really like the suspension on the KV-I ... very detailed and accurate! And, if I recall correctly, it was worthy enough to survive a battle this past winter without any major (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) modeled. Now, just add a few truck mounted Katyusha's, and start hunting for Panzers. I just ordered a few sets of conveyor belt links from PDL Dacta, but I see I should order a few more sets. George (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Nice MOC. Could you provide jpgs next time; bmps really are not browser friendly. Travis Dickinson (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Hi everyone- Well, at long last, and after much goading by a certain Mr. Sullivan, I finally finished my T-34/76B and took a few shots. The pictures aren't very good--they're rough as is--but I think the T-34 hull turned out extremely well. The (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
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Hello, lego fans. After writing the next chapter in my science fiction story, I decided to build a model of my main character's signature ship, the Falconesse. The Falconesse is based on an earlier attempt of mine for an air to air combat fighter, (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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More stuff on brickshelf today. I think I'm over my WW2 binge for now. (URL) items include: *My treadless version of a Sherman M4A1 (looks more like a T-34 turret, but oh well). * An 88 gun * A German transport/towing truck, based on a Mercedez Benz (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Pitsco-Dacta buy myself, as I'm tired of having just the artic and techniq treads. Thanks, George (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, Noticing a plethora of great WWII tanks and vehicles by fans, I also noticed a big gap in the arsenal: allied tanks. To wit, my version of a British close support tank, the Churchill Mk VII. (URL) tank, historically, features 152 mm of (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the comments, Bryce. A VLS ... hmmm.... I could probably squeeze a system in... I'll definitely have to consider that before the next outing. Cheers Richie (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey Mikey, it's very gratifying to me that someone with up close, first hand experience with the genuine article enjoys my MOCs. Thank You Very Much. If you're familiar with the CAD program MLCAD, I'd be more than happy to send you the .dats (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Bryce: VERY impressive! I'm active duty Navy with experience working on F-14's and I can tell you that your models are dead-on. I really like the Tomcat's engines and the armament on both aircraft. I'd love to get my hands on the instructions for (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) <snipped> (...) Wow. Uh...no..it was 2 hours plus commercials. So a lot of it was clearly deleted. (...) That was a great line, I loved that one too. :) (...) Well..I wouldn't call it wierd.. I thnk it just goes with the territory. Job (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I have the original Canadian aired version on 2 VHS tapes. It was shown across 2 nights, each night was 2 hours, for 4 hour total viewing. I don't have 2 VCR's to 'dub' tapes, but would be willing to look into doing something if there's a (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Bryce, Very much so! I really enjoyed the movie, and while I'm sure (as always) there were a lot of "Hollywood-ized" bits... the movie left me in amazement. If Canada had not listened to the U.S. strong arm political tactics, etc... and if (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I was wandering through the Lego trains pages today, & came across the Johnny Thunder building challange, so here is my scene... (URL) Thunder was to deliver the gold to the US Cavalry, they met, here in the woods. Old Loco #27, a 2-4-0 steamer, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Hey Richie, that is a really impressive warship you have there. It's easily one of the finest Lego surface combatants that I've seen (right up there with Richard Parson's Escort Carrier and Mattias Martensson's Fletcher) and it's even more (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Do you serve Spamcake on your ship? ;-) www.spamcake.com/diner/ -Tim (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I also understand that a meat inspector has just flown into Sydney to join the Snottler to ensure the crew receive top-quality meat to keep them fit and healthy. Kerry (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks! You can't beat SNOT building for flowing hull profiles, although it doesn't seem as good for wide ships as it does for narrow. By stepping the plate offsets (ie 1 stud, then 2, then 3, then 4 or 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4 etc) you can simulate a (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) It's certainly large, but it's 'in proportion' rather than 'to scale'. The hangar is a bit oversized compared to our ANZAC frigates, but not overly so. (And the real ones have hangars for side by side helicopters in any case!) I was pleased (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Well it's official, SNOT building can do just about anything! Snottler III is great -- the bow flare is especially well handled, I think. She really has the feel of a modern warship, and she's of a good relative size for one too. Brilliant work (as (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Aye, aye...she is a real beauty!! What an amazing piece of work...the detailing, the incredible thin but flowing hull profile and the helicopter w/hanger....that's just too cool for this Canuck. Incredible job...would have been a treat to see first (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey Joel. I recently caught The Arrow on late night TV a few weeks ago (about a month or so after the discussion about attempting to build a Lego version) so I find it interesting that the movie has seemingly appeared out of the ether not once but (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Ahoy! I've uploaded some pics of the third in my line of SNOT hulled naval ships, this one is a modern Guided Missile Frigate, fully kitted out for modern warfare other roles. It was enveiled at LUG'OZ 2002 on Sunday. Blockade enforcement and Border (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military) !
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Just a quick note - while channel surfing, I just found - FOX is airring The Arrow -- the movie based on the design/production of the Avro Arrow. It seems fitting to mention after the recent discussion of building one from LEGO. It's airring right (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I forgot to send it to build.military / Mattias Hi Inspired by Todd Trotter's Howitzer I have designed a MOC of the famous German WW.II. 8,8 cm FLAK Gun. (URL) have also been influenced by Shaun Sullivans rail version of the same gun and the classic (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) In fact, all of the items in the folder are cool: "(URL) ...Shaun Sullivan's rail version of the same gun: (...) Franklin (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Congrats Bruce. Your Double Ugly (F-4) looks fabulous. I also liked your new F-14 pics. The landing gear looks great. The F-14, the F-18, add a little bit of flight deck and some deck crew and you've got a nice little Navy diorama going. :) (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks Joe, I've actually had the rough framework laid out for the F-4 for quite some time now but I was only able to finish it due to the wedge plates becoming available. Hopefully I'll be able to quickly bang out a few more aircraft that I've had (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Looks great! I've learned to look for your images on the Recent page of brickshelf...it's always neat to see what's new! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey everybody, I just noticed that someone has posted unofficial LDRAW files for parts 41769 and 41770 aka. 2x4 wedge plates, and in celebration of this much needed part becoming available for LDRAW and MLCAD users, I've used it in a new MOC of the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, I've had these guys around for quite some time. May I present the Space Marines. (URL) have three marines with key weapons - automatic handguns, chaingun, baton, and laser cannon (the one pointed at you :-) There are construction pics for (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) Wow, that is very nice... I've thought before on how one would make an Me262 and had given up because of all the curves. This is really inventive! Take care, Gary (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) ..if I could only get a photo of it swooping! Thanks! Joe (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks! The little fuel carrier is one of the things that I am putting together so I can make a diorama of a flight deck of some kind. A fun little thing I did to the cart is place one of the pullback motors in it, so it can scoot a little (...) (22 years ago, 30-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Bruce (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I like the helicopter (nicely done), but I have to say I found myself spending more time looking at the service vehicle. This isn't meant to detract from the helicopter; I guess I just liked seeing a well-done and relatively novel addition to a (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I saw this last night, and then spent a couple hours mopping the drool up off the keyboard. This looks fantastic! Is there any chance Klaus (or his good friend and volunteer advocate ;) will provide a dat file? I'd love to have one of these in (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) That is a really nice 262 model. Thanks for bringing it to everybody's attention. I particularly like the nacelle leading edges (it looks like Klaus used UCS X-Wing engine bulbs there) and all of the ground carts add a real nice diorama feel (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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After looking at some photos of the Superhornet, I decided that the LEX's on my MOC were too thin and not the correct shape. I've posted some pictures of the new design here: (URL) a new render here: (URL) I've angled the underwing stores pylons on (...) (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Dear Folks, anybody seen this gallery? (URL) "eastpole" Dobisch has been moccing again. What a cool model - I like especially the jet turbines and the landing gear. The complete front section is a great piece of snot-work as it seems. Leg Godt! Ben (22 years ago, 29-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Todd, Wow, great, I love all the little details, even the back alley has plenty of details. Thanks, George (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) This is the tidiest store I've seen. If LEGO themselves made an army navy surplus store it wouldn't be half as nice. Well, mabye 80% as nice. Our a&n stores our all in underground street fronts (yes 2 of them, I'm in a navy town). Ha the alley (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks Bruce, The little details were the most fun to make. Todd Trotter (URL) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks Kevin, I decided to put the howitzer on the roof because I wanted it to be distinguishable as and Army Navy Surplus store without having to print out a sign. Besides the howitzer was really fun to make. Todd Trotter (URL) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks Jake, I felt the hook hand was a fun touch. I'm pleased with the detail, but I never got around to installing the interior lights, sprinkler system or bathroom. : ) Todd Trotter (URL) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks Bryce, I really wanted to give it a cluttered feel like a real surplus store. I think it could still use some more cluttering, though. Todd Trotter (URL) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) roof and the dumpster - these are great designs and would help make any town MOC more realistic. Bruce (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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Todd Trotter wrote in message ... (...) Nice work Todd! You've packed a lot of detail in there - I like the gun on the roof, and the interior is very cute. Kevin ---...--- NEW shopping mall kit, 1328 pieces! (URL) Lego Building contest results: (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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(...) details, and I love the owner having a hook hand! I also checked out the rest of your brickshelf folder...your work is terrific! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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Very nice Todd. I'm impressed by just how much detail you managed to squeeze into a tiny little space. I particularly like the way you handeled the cash drawer on the register. Very impressive. Bryce Rollins (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town)
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Hello, I've just posted some pics of my first town building. It's Jeb's Army Navy Surplus store. He sells everything. Fatigues, throwing knives, ninja stars, rocket propelled grenades, etc. Let me know what you think. (URL) Trotter (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.town) !
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| | New Mecha and LDraw File
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New Mecha: "Joker" Aerospace/Land Warfare Mecha (URL) LDraw File: "Wolf" Long-Range Attack Mecha (URL) Pejic, over and out! (URL) (22 years ago, 23-May-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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I use a lot of pirate hooks and straw tubing on my train models as this example: (URL) was thinking of doing something similar, but with dark gray tubing, for the Cleveland class cruiser I have on the back burner. A second row of railing could be (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Very nice models Mattias
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Thanks Bryce More pictures are coming up during the weekend. I simply had to modify the engine nozzles since I don't have the parts you used. The parts I used are from the 7191 UCS X-Wing. There is a dark lightsabre inside to keep it together (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hmm, very few people have even *heard* of the PB4Y. What's your connection to it? The Grumman Goose is new to me, though. I think I may have seen pics of it here or there, but never gave it much thought... --Bill. (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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I really like the pics that you posted Mattias. That color scheme looks so much better in real life than it does in MLCAD or renders. I also love the alterations/improvements that you've done - the engine nozzles fit perfectly and I love how you (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) ...You're only about the 4th or 5th person to ask me for the .dats. I don't have a website so I can't post them there, so I usually just sent them out to interested parties via e-mail. I'll see what I can do about getting you those 2 you (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I'm not sure on the link, but WOW on the plane. Truely inspiring. The PB4Y has always been my favorite prop plane. That and the Gruman Goose. 'Hope someone can answer your question though. :) Later, Mark (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Bryce, You probably get asked this all the time. I would love to try building one of your models, like the F-18G or the F-15E. I read on this thread that you gave the .dat for your F16 to Mattias Martensson (lucky dog) , so I was wondering what I (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Just spotted the files on Brickshelf....wow! Beautiful work done by both of you! The details really make the models! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What I do is build the general curve around the blocky basis of the hull--you know, a vertically straight horizontal curve. Then I build the curve outward on that. It does mean that my internal order is square; but it also means that I can use (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Interesting. I've been trying to figure out a stable solution for strange curves like that for my next wet-navy project... this might be what I'm looking for. Hmm... (...) Small favors, eh? : ) Kenneth Tam (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) The obvious solution for me is a frame-by-frame construction, with each stud being rendered into a "frame." So I'll be building the flare out SNOTwise below deck level. I have frame-by-frame diagrams of _Takao_ which shall be adequate. It's (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) LFB, I've had a very simular idea for handrails on a boat model i've got in the planning stages right now. Glad to see great minds thinking alike! Derek Hawkins (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dear me, either way you go you'll have lovely heavy cruiser for yourself. Have you thought of how to deal with that bow flare yet? It's got an awful curve to it by all appearances! I've said before, I'll say it again: I can't *wait* to see (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hmm--now I'm confused. When I looked yesterday, the image seemed strangely dark and difficult to see clearly. Now it's still darkish, but I can see it pretty well. I suspect some sort of elaborate plot to keep me from viewing your (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) (URL) is the pattern. My intent is to do the interior of the ship in light grey, and the exterior in dark grey and tan. It should be possible; for the layout, machinery, and deck fittings, I have a copy of Janusz Skulski's superlative _Heavy (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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Hmm... the railings look good to me... My big question is: HEAVY CRUISER!?! *ahem* Sorry, that came out a bit abruptly... let's give it another go: HEAVY CRUISER? Some elaboration *please*! Got any specific class in mind yet -- a Baltimore? A (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Indeed it does! (Definitely double rails for me, next time!) (...) (Based on my experiments with double rails... but using SNOT uprights, rather than headlight bricks). I'm not convinced of the overall benefit of this; While it may be (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wait, is it too bright, or too dim? I'm a bit confused as to what you're asking me. But yeah, I've thought about the sheet styrene angle, and I decided against it--I'm a purist at heart. It's hard enough for me to even cut the straws, though (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) That images is a little bright--can you darken it up a bit? Otherwise, that looks really cool. Since I'm a big fan of apocryphal construction toy materials, I've actually purchased 1/8" styrene stock from the local hobby shop and fed it (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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Hi everyone, This is the solution I've come up with for warship railing. I'm eager to hear anyone's suggestions or further ideas; I intend to cover the whole ship with this stuff, so it's going to be very part-intensive. (So anyone who's willing to (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military)
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...in my brickshelf folder. They can be seen here: (URL) you could use the handy link on the sidebar to get to my folder. Some comments on the renders. I have posted the pictures in a lower quality jpeg format to make the file size smaller and (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Some great new teasers, I'm looking forward to seeing more! Magnus (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) You're absolutely right Joe, the X-29 would translate excellently into Lego. The lines on it are very clean and most of the angles can be easily done with the pieces available. Just about the only thing that worrys me is getting the proper (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I love to see your work and have a request: an X-29 forward-swept plane. I have always loved it's look and would like to see your take on it. Joe Meno (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks again Mattias. It really was my pleasure to provide you with the .dat files as that seems to be the only way for me to be able to see some of my designs in actual ABS. I'm really looking foreward to seeing how you solved some of the inherent (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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...can now be seen in the teaser section of my brickshelf folder. I didn't plan on having it up so quickly, but it seems that I'm having a bit of a creative surge. I will post a more comprehensive look in a day or two once I get some ordnance worked (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well Kyle, I have messed around with POVray and been able to get some basic renders of some of my MOCs, but overall I'm not pleased with the quality of my rendering skills. However, I have been in concact with Anton Raves (go to (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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