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(...) This is a very interesting idea Joel. I'm so bent on using everything Lego I didn't even think about using paper. But I think this might do the trick! I might try this idea except use something like parchment instead of cardboard and make a (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I was thinking about sliding doors the other day myself. I would like to build Japanese style houses to go with my castles in the future. My idea is to use stiff construction paper or card stock, cut it to door size and then at the top and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Good job on the dojo. The backdrop kinda gives it a mountainous background look too. I understand what you say about sliding doors. I am on my third castle and still have not found a elegant, compact way to represent working sliding doors for (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Here are some pictures of a Dojo I built a few months ago. It's missing a roof cause I needed the plates for something else but use your imagination. I tried to be faithful to what I read about japanese architecture. i would have liked to have had (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Shiri Dori wrote: <SNIP> (...) Of course I do Shiri!!! not to mention a cople more online comics I Regularly read such as: Clan of the Cats (URL) and Com (URL) High (URL) Life (URL) Arcade! (URL) Tails (URL) Notions (URL) Reflux (URL) Life (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) And I am definitely going to have to remove all access to it from my computer before you visit again. >:D Jeff (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I never was, until you started asking that in every single post you make! <sigh> I have nothing personally against you. I don't know why everyone thinks I hate them! -Shiri (only half-joking) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Internet Explorer. Obviously. ;-) -Shiri P.S. Matt - do you like sluggy? (sluggy.com) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thankya. It's more of a prologue, the opening sequence to a larger episode. I can't say what the future instalments hold, as I've not seen the script yet, only heard a quick verbal synopsis. We'll see what comes down the pipe. (...) Yep, I (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) That was my original thought, I think, but somewhere in the process of click-click-repeat I just went ahead and made the page views kinda smaller than they really ought to be. (...) Yes, I'm going to have to do some serious experimentation (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I'm not bothering to read others' comments, but this is what I have to say about it: The story, lego layouts, lighting, photography, etc. were all VERY good! If I have anything negative to say it would be that I found the story somewhat *lite* (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I would agree with this suggestion. The base pages were just small enough that my eyes could not make out the words. If these images were just a bit bigger I would not have had to zoom in on every image with lettering, just the ones that (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Fair enough. You're not the only one on that side of the fence. Although, there are some people who said they liked the interface as it was, so I'm going to have to weigh the differences and figure out how it ought to be put together in (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Alright , let me begin. 1.) The layout. I really hated having to click each picture to see an enlarged one , I , like I said before , have seen other versions of this comic book layout , but they're all a big page , no clicking to enlarge. If (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) (Note from an outsider, just 'cause I caught this and Richard doesn't seem to have seen it yet) Richard, See here: (URL) was the last CW message before yours. HTH (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Then you are just not reading Bryan's post. He discusses elements of the story and however rude he may have been it IS actually a short critical ESSAY (definition of essay: A short composition on a single subject, usually presenting the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.org.cw, Kyle Peterson writes: <some snippage> (...) Fair enough, that's all I wanted to know. Regarding the interface though, using the 'big two' browsers (the versions I've got anyway, don't know the numbers offhand), you never (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I see very little in the way of Bryan trying to make "coherent criticisms." Most of his post bashes the story and insults the writer. That is NOT the way to conduct oneself, here or anywhere else. (...) But being none-organized group does not (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I should specify that by "negative" I mean negative "sounding" or a negative "tone". In my book, constructive criticism *is* a postive reply. Throwing out every available cuss word and insult, is a negative reply. I'm just not using the word (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Yeah, it rang a bell as I read the script. I rewatched it though shortly after that, and while you're right there are some similarities to the beginning I think there's enough difference to be safe from the lawyers ;) Thanks for checking out (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thankya thankya. Today I learned a new word and about a rather interesting action film guy. Hooray for google! :) (...) Hear hear! :D Cheers, KMaynes (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.org.cw, Wilson Raska writes: <bits 'n' pieces snipped here and there> (...) Thanks, and thanks for noticing! :) (...) Thanks also for the defense! (...) I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's all it's really meant for, something to enjoy (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Well said. See also Larry's reply - I agree with his post as well. ... Sure, we all like to hear good things about our work. It makes us feel good, and prompts us to make more. But a coin with only one side isn't much of a coin. Pointing out (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.org.cw, Bryan Buckley writes: <much bile, rudeness, and abuse from Bryan Buckley snipped> Whoah, I turn my back for a few hours and look what happens! A Fray! I was undecided for a while about how, or indeed, whether to respond to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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I snipped most of Kyle's post because I agree with all of it... (...) None. Note however that a polite constructive criticism is a useful thing, and should not be confused (IMHO) with a "negative reply". Not that Kyle is saying it is but I would (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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This really applies to everyone.... What *good* does it do anybody to even post a negative reply to anything? Sure, you're entitled to your opinion, but sometimes your opinion is better kept quiet. Why not go tell your friend that they are ugly, or (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Wow! I am SO against this move I almost don't have words to describe how I feel. I haven't read the material under discussion (i.e. "The Wanderer"), nor have a seen enough of Bryan's negative posts to be pointedly annoyed with him -- but I DO (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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hey ur story sorta reminds me of this movie called Ninja Scroll..ur chracter resembles the main chracter jubei and the battle resembles the beggining of the movie..just though ud point that out (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Bryan, To put all of this into perspective, consider how you would feel if someone were to post the following message to you: *** Please note that what follows is purely hypothetical and is presented for demonstration purposes only *** Dear Bryan, I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Uhhmmmmmm... Ok.. I've got my brother writing for the Wanderer series. I'm paying him for it though, so I'd have to ask him whether he'd be interested in your project - and that I imagine would depend on what you'd be willing to, let's say, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I am very new to LUGNET, so I am still observing the expectations and relationships that go on in here. It is a very neat community. I have to admit that I had some of the same thoughts as Bryan when I first read the "online image-novella." (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Bryan, First of all, I agree with everything that Nathan said about common courtesy, and I was shocked when I read what you had written about Kevin's comic. Yes comic, not an epic novel which you seem to have been expecting. I really enjoyed the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Bryan, Your lack of maturity and continuing negative influence on the community has lead me to remove you from Castle World. If, however, you show a marked change in your behavior, you may be allowed back in. You have continued to break one of (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I must say your story sucks. I don't care what most poeple say. It sucks. Yes , i'm entitled to my own opinion. And it is that your story sucks ass. Your'e probably all thinking "oh my gawd noone on Lugnet has said this to anyone before" but (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Akira Kurosawa was a great filmmaker. I did not see "Ran" but I did see "The Seven Samurai," which is considered to be his finest motion picture. I am sure "Ran" is a good film but it is a shame that "The Magnificent Seven" was a shameless (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) Who is the writer for The Wanderer? I also have a series of which I want to make but I do not have that many LEGO pieces for what I really want to make and my series is somewhat reminiscent of the LEGO Space themes and Mad Max and other future (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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In lugnet.castle.ninja, Kung-Khoon Quah writes: . (...) . Beautifully executed. Sorry I won't be able to view it in person. And thanks for the reminder...its time to ren "Ran" again. Tom Napolitano tomnap@bersama.net (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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Wow!!! Lego chambara!!! Sonny Chiba would be proud of you. Everyone else has already drooled over the good stuff (pic quality, image angles, nature layout, etc) so let me just say that I think this is a great adaptation of the manga/movie/anime (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Kevin Maynes wrote: <SNIP (...) <SNIP> Hey Kevin, maybe it is just my particular version of Netscape(Communicator 4.73) Navigator , but each of the linked pictures I clicked on (from the "BIG" comic page) opened in the SAME window. Resizing it as (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Ummmm thanks for your comments. I may well get more dynamic with each passing issue, should they come about, we'll have to wait and see. Can't say much about the blood content though, what the writer says goes for the most part. I did resist (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thanks! It took a while to get the set built - I wanted to give it a nice dense "foresty" feel and block out as much of the "real world" as possible, all within the confines of my limited collection of greenery. Much shuffling of trees ensued! (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Hey, cool, kudos from a pro! :) I'm using a digital camera, specifically a Sony DSC-505V. It handles the macro shots quite well I think for a point-n-shoot camera. Just needs lots of light, which is why I took the whole shebang out into the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thanks for reminding me about that by the way. I'd intended to add a caveat regarding the potential need for a rating, but forgot in mid-post. I just hope my earlier slap-dash reply covers it.. (...) I guess this is going to need some work, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I like your story but I feel that the excess blood in the story is too reminiscent of Mortal Kombat and too many anime scenes in anime so I believe that if you want an equally effective scene, you should use angles in your work. I love the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I have been thinking that I should expand beyond LEGO Space soon so I will try (one of these days) to build a LEGO Castle. I will also see that story. Jesse Long P.S. Are you still angry at me, Shiri? (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Thanks Greg. I plumb forgot to mention that this particular Himeji Castle MOC takes at least 4 FNFs (6093s) since it uses 40 ninja rock slopes. I like the double height rock slopes because it more realistically represents the scale of the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) KK - absolutely brilliant! I stumbled across your pictures this afternoon on Brickshelf while uploading some of my own and found them to be entertaining and educational (as your work has been in the past). I have a simmering interest in (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp)
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Decided to release Himeji Castle today instead the day before Brickfest 2001. What can I say ? It was always the castle that I wanted to build with Lego but never could do it justice till now. I am glad I took my time (about 3 months and many (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.jp) !!
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Kevin Maynes wrote: <SNIP>> (...) Wow! What a great story! I'm not always too into the blod and guts method of story-telling, but this was an engagin tale! I really liked the photography (as was mentioned before) but must make particular mention of (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) very nice work, kevin! i whole-heartedly encourage you to continue this project! the design and execution of your story-telling is top-notch! (IMH(P)O)* the photography is superb. please divulge what kind of camera (digital; film?) and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Whoops! Shiri's post reminded me; I'd forgotten to add that there is some measure of "splatter factor" in this piece, so those with delicate sensibilities and/or young children should click (or not) appropriately. K (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Hi Kevin! Wow, that *rocks*. Oughtta be PG-13 with all that violence, but it looks like a very promising start of a great story. More comments below... (...) You're not being too presumptuous; you're welcome to join CW. A lot of people just post (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja)
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X-P'd to: .announce because it seems appropriate somehow .castle.org.cw because plenty of story stuff goes on there - I hope I'm not being too presumptuous .castle.ninja because, well, it'll be obvious momentarily Greetings all. I had the thought (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.castle.ninja) !
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Fair warning, long posting. Four members of the GFLTC, Robin Werner, Scott Holcomb, Scott Miller and I, participated in a "new" event for us which is to put on a display at a local Toys R' Us in South Tampa. The event was promoted for a month prior (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.events)
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Wish I could go, but just can't justify the airfare from Tokyo... Chris (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Hi Sun, They didn't. The Japanese rarly got into proper seige situations, it wasn't considered honorable to hide in your castle. Few serious seigd weapons were used, or at least, were recorded as having been used. If there was a siege it was (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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I was wondering what kind of advanced weaponry medieval Japanese armies used back in the day. By advanced weaponry, I'm refering to large seige weapons such as trebuchets and catapults etc etc. I suppose they don't have to be land based either. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Ooh, sounds like a treat. Frank (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Right you are on all counts, Shiri! First, there's no real need for a 'competition' (I've always considered Ninja a part of Castle anyway). Second, I am bringing 3 eastern characters: Emperor Antonio Inoki, Gen. Toshiaki Kawada, and the hon. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Joel, Saw this late but I am planning to attend Brickfest and will be bringing my newly completed Himeji Castle (still working on it) with super detailed interiors and as realistic roofs. Hope to meet up with you there. KK (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Joel do you have a pic. of your airport? just wondering because i'm bringing mine also...... (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Why compete? Join us! There's no reason why not, really - a visitor from the "Eastern" realms around... whaddaya say? Personally I would love to have you join us. I think Fritz is also bringing some oriental figs (CMIIW). -Shiri (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Hello to Ninja fans. I am planning to attend Brickfest in DC next month and i am bringing ninja MOC along with my airport. I was wondering if anybody else with ninja stuff is planning to attend. If anyone is planning to come I thought it might be (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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| | Re: bushidobrick teaser #1 Tomoe Gozen
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Nice job, Chris. I always did like MOCs with "historical research" behind it. Japan was always a puzzler to me which is probably what makes it interesting. In a male dominated society, you have a woman warrior like Tomoe Gozen - must have been one (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I've found that battles are easy to build, even easier to "overbuild" but hard to photograph. (...) The bigger scene that this is from is pretty good if I do say so myself. I have not edited the photos yet, but when I do I'll preview em here. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Can't wait to see the whole story =8^) Battle scenes are particularly challenging to stage... I am always interested in viewing Action scenes. The long black hair piece is growing on me, so to speak. I really have to find some of those Technic (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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G'day all. Kung-Khoon Quah's chess set inspired me so much that I decided to create a basic chess board for LCAD. Currently, the board has no figures due to the theme I wished to start with. In the near future, I intend to post pictures of some (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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Hey, I just did a simple but pleasing MOC last night for bushidobrick and here is a teaser: Tomoe Gozen This samurai woman was known for her skill with the bow and nagatina and for her bravery in battle. Tomoe Gozen lived during the Gempei Wars in (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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I should have done this during my earlier post. I just want to introduce myself. My name is Drew Setter and I'm waiting for my registration information to process so I can become a full fledged member. I've been lurking around lugnet for awhile now (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I think so too. That is why I set the follow-ups to go to lugnet.dear-lego James J. P.S.: After thinking about it, the hoods from the Star Wars Emperor's guards or ninjas would be interesting if used on a bishop... (...) It would be nice if (...) (23 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Oooo! That is so clean and simple, yet with so much detail! I love it. Similar to my Castle chess set that I have on the back-burner,very very nice, promise I won't steal any ideas ;) Very well constructed! Aaron (23 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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James, Thanks for the kinds words on the set. Your idea of Lego offering pre-made chess boards is a very good one. As usual, AFOLs can come up with ideas that would probably be money makers for TLC but some of our ideas never see the light of day. (...) (23 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) for the kings in addition to flag changes, but it still looks great. It is obvious that you put a lot of work into this board. It would be nice if The LEGO would save fans the trouble by offering pre-made chess boards so that we could build (...) (23 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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(...) Nah, you're not being nosy at all :-) I've posted pictures of my chess sets before, they're on my website: (URL) Misc, Chess) One of them is a mini-set, on a 16x16 baseplate: (URL) second is a Forestmen vs. Wolfpack set: (URL) your guess (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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(...) Very cool...I like it =8^) (...) I will say that micro-fig scale is growing on me, as well... I like the subtle difference between the red + blue roof desgns. (...) Marc's nagatina is elegant in its simplicity...I think the inclusion of this (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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Very nice. I like the bamboo on the queens, nice touch. Actually the difference between the red/blue castles creates a unique appeal. Chris Barker chris@superfami.com (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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(...) What kind of chess sets have you made ? Do you have pictures to share ? Just being nosy ? If I had to guess I would say some kind of castle based sets - forestmen, dragon masters ??? KK (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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(...) own, and I love seeing what other people come up with. <smile> That one is reeeeally nice. (...) Yeah, I like them for the amount of things and details you can push into such small space... (...) Cool! Good luck sharing it! -Shiri (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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ooooohhhh ... :) I love it! Very clean and simple yet detailed. -- Pawel (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun)
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It was a fairly obvious idea but one I had to make and it was a lot of fun making the set. Thank god for bulk purchases of the B&W tiles 2x2 from LD. And some timely purchases of blue slope 45 2x2s. LMKWYT ! (URL) most fun of course was the rook (...) (23 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun) !!
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(...) I spent a while on the roof, looking at pictures of various structures before I came up with something I liked. (...) The pic is not very good, but it is used to open the "trap door" between floors. I remember some things like this from (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Yep! To come back to the "tan vs white" walls issue, you can see from this one that I really like the tan walls. (...) The second. That one came after I was reading a history book and thought about what would the situation be when the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Random musings... I can tell you have been buying up 3053s...lol (Man, the more I think about it, I wish there was a tan, blue, and Dark Gray version of an FNF!) I like the roof design...very authentic looking fascade. I really like those 3x3 (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) I'm always good for a few opinions = ) (...) I don't have the Ldraw or MLCad option...someday I will and I will try it then. I have attempted sketches but I am not an artist. I found sketches worked well when I was trying to burn an image into (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Up to now I have had a very low tech approach because I did not learn MLcad until 3 weeks ago. So ... I usually start off with an inspiration picture like I did for Kumamoto-jo or a self drawn sketch like for my Great Wall of China diorama. (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Chris, Very nice gatehouse !! I see you were not kidding about Emperor's Stronghold being your favorite set and color scheme. Also, the first meeting scene is great. Out of the Shogun movie ? Is it a depiction of a meeting between the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Hey all, I uploaded three pics of my gatehouse to (URL) Barker chris@superfami.com (23 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Hey all, I guess this is really sort of a classic building problem, but I figured I'd ask here and get y'all's opinions. I'm going to re-do my gatehouse and have sketched out some plans, but would like to get a bit more detailed in the plans to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Short answer...No (unfortunately) (...) You mean a "log wall"? There are tan "log" bricks available, but no "log walls" as far as I know... I thought there would eventually be a tan log wall after brown debuted in the Wild West sets, then (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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KK, I have a bunch of books and all that and comparing the pictures to the movie "Ran", I think you could definitely use the movie as a reference for castle interiors. Chris Barker chris@superfami.com (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Hey, I'm wondering if there is any such thing as a tan 2x5x6 wood wall. Something like (URL) except in tan. I want to do smoe outer walls in tan, not white or black. Chris Barker chris@superfami.com (23 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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That is way cool. Guess I will be burning up some time looking over all the animations. Nice chronological history too. Thanks. KK (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Always appreciatd!!! After all, can you (...) I prefer Warner Brothers cartoons...more accurate. (...) EXCELLENT! Thank You... I have used search engines and webtv search features to look for links, but I have never encountered this one... (...) (23 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Arghhhh!! Flash + shockwave...the nemeses of little webtv boxes everywhere...lol I like the backround (that's all I can see) Guess I won't be giving up the library anytime soon... BUT, seriously, links like the one above are what I am always (...) (23 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) Awesome!!! Thank you very much Chris! Christopher Pisciotti Loch Forest, CA (23 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Since lots of folks get their "Japanese history" from movies I figure I'd post some good links when I come across them. After all, can you imagine learning American history from "The Patriot"? (URL) Barker chris@superfami.com (23 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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Y'all might dig this: (URL) Barker chris@superfami.com (23 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) A Fistfull of Dollars Last Man Standing (...) Akira Kurosawa Sergio Leone Walter Hill (...) Toshiro Mifune Clint Eastwood Bruce Willis (...) Thanks for the title of the Kurosawa film. You're right about Last Man Standing. It's only redeeming (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) These three are basically the same movie: title Yojimbo A Fistfull of Dollars Last Man Standing dir Akira Kurosawa Sergio Leone Walter Hill star Toshiro Mifune Clint Eastwood Bruce Willis Yojimbo is an absolute classic, Fistfull is darn good (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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(...) 1954 to be exact ^_^ Sam Peckinpah, director of "The Wild Bunch", once said "I want to be able to make Westerns like Kurosawa makes Westerns." from (URL) can't reccommend Seven Samurai strongly enough. That is probably the most watched DVD I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle.ninja)
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