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(...) Thanks for the reply! In the meantime, I shaved the top off a traditional bullet helm, slapped on some binary epoxy putty, let it cure, and now I'm in the process of grinding it into something that looks like a great helm (the flat top (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Kyle, thanks for taking the time to write this up. I'm only one more who is curious about trying this, but wouldn't know what was in store before jumping in. -Erik (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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'.........' That, is the sound of me gaping at the entire folder. Meduseld, Helm's Deep - all of it. Being a hopeless Tolkien fan, these creations are simply mind boggling. If the Valar had Lego at their disposal, this is what they would make. The (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Bruce (and others), I have pretty much been lurking around at LUGNET and not actively building anything. I did draft up a quick (primitive) tutorial to help people get started on sculpting custom helmets for their minifigures. Perhaps it might (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Kevin, Neat, what a nice idea. You don't see too many floating villages around. George (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Jon, Great work, and I'm glad the /.'ing has worn off so I can see it. George (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Nice work, Jon. I especially like the the thin columns made up of 1x1 round bricks and plates. And the 1x1 round plates on the front of the building. Oh yeah... and in case you didn't know yet, you've been slashdotted! (URL) Rev. Brendan Powell (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey Kevin, That's awesome. Great idea, and nice execution! I think the best way of attaching upside down in this case would be some technic plates and pegs. Mark (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Okay, so my last poll, according to Larry P. was "fatally flawed", so I decided to go back and create a new poll for anyone who cringed looking at my last one. (URL) you poeple enjoy this one, although I'm sure someone will point out a flaw (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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I just finished another poll, where would you rather see lego company concentrate their product lines? You can view it here. (URL) I made this poll in multiple choice so feel free to pick as many answers as you want. <<_Matt Hein_>> Fellow lego (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.castle, Kevin Heckel writes: Kevin, Thanks for the quick reply, I should be able to use the ideas in these links. Thanks again, Josh (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Cool MOC. What happens if a minifig goes sleepwalking? Maybe you can start a cloud city module withthe other castle people. Fradel (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hey, dan, could I have a link to your story so I could read it? I'm sure it's more interesting that you say, and reading is one of my strong suits, so I guess checking it wouldn't hurt. Thanks! <<_Matt Hein_>> Fellow lego enthusiast (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wassssssup (...) Pretty cool place. Gotta like the houses and boats. Where did you get the idea for it? Did it just pop in your head or did you base it on something? Hasta La Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Chris and Shiri, Thanks! You sure have it right on "selective compression", in building it I was running out of parts on all fronts (BURPS, big green ninja bricks, pirate walls, blue slopes, etc etc). I wanted everything a bit bigger, but then it (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Josh, Thanks for the compliment! As for the upside-down connection, well, I didn't really do the best job on this first one, but when I rebuild it I'm going to use several of those big chunky 2 x 4 x 2 bricks that have holes on 3 sides, and maybe (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yes and no. I said it would eather be raised or come thought the portal. and Daravon would save the day by cutting Also yes and nop I said he would save the day by killing Garalt or just clearly saveing the day (...) Well yea you saw it (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Really It is definetly beter to end it then keep it ging and going. (...) I'm not having to much truble wrighting the begining but I just don't have much time because I am in school (my sophomer year in High School) I have writen the first (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi Kevin, Neat idea, I really like the originality of it. It really looks like it is floating in the sky. One question (forgive me if it is stupid), how did you connect the burps and lurps onto the underside of your green plates. I have wanted (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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The Lord of the Ring strikes again! Awesome work Jon - love it. When I first saw "yellow, tan, and brown", I didna know what to think of that combination - but you make it work. The overall shape of the building matches perfectly with what my mind's (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.castle)
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