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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our homepage, Briefing Room; (URL) blasters are checked at the door in the briefing room before any discussion of the stormtrooper unit assignment begins. The Imperial officers in charge of disseminating information (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) Yeah! That was my first collaborative build, and it was very enjoyable... I look forward to the next time I can do that. It was interesting to see how we approach our designs differently, and it was fun to decide who would tackle what section (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Asteroid Explorer
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i have been lurking around for a very long time [1.5 years] and i have finally decided it it time to post. Presenting the asteroid explorer. the asteroid explorer is designed to fly around searching for asteroids and comments. when it finds them the (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | presenting the worlds worst MOC, an experience in TTR
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i have been lurking around for a very long time [1.5 years] and i have finally decided it it time to post. Presenting the asteroid explorer. the asteroid explorer is designed to fly around searching for asteroids and comments. when it finds them the (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) Thanks to you and everyone else for all the compliments. I enjoyed working on this with Joel. It was truly a collaborative effort, as we worked on different parts of the ship at the same time and gradually put them together. I'll let you guys (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: taking good photos
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(...) No, digital zoom is a complete joke, and it's a really lame way to justify charging more for a camera. Optical zoom actually uses true camera optics to magnify the image before the camera records it. Digital zoom takes the image _after_ the (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Ahh, digital frustration. I have the same problems with my camera. ALWAYS use the Best setting, and try to get a photo editing program that allows you to right-size the picture. The pictures usually become 'huge' because Windows picture (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) What's the megapixel rating, optical zoom rating (digital zoom is an oxymoron, and should never be used), total pixel-by-pixel size of the images it produces? Also, what's the listed focal range (you might need to check the manual for that (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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Hello Spacers, I'm experiencing mounting frustration with uploading quality images of my lego creation. I've got a kodak digital camera that takes great photos. It looks great when I download it from the camera into the software viewer. But when (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Beautiful! A very predatory vessel. I'm always impressed by the number of features you manage to cram in your ships. Time to look into retractable weapons... Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) It's a simple matter of keeping the center of mass over the support base, in this case, the legs. Mark likely experimented to accomplish this, it's only a quaint matter of geometry and masses anyhow. (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Wow Mark! I can't say anything that hasn't been said yet (bird-shape, cool colors and scary look) but I just had to salute you, Grand Admiral! Love, Sylvi (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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Great ship Chris! I loved the way this ship has a big belly for a cargo and that it opens so well in front. It reminded me of this refugee ship in SW II AOTC on a much smaller scale. A whole month without building? PCS is doomed... Love, Sylvi (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New pictures of old MOCs and new MOCs
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Glad you liked them, JHK! I think I have designed three or four different cockpits for the dropship, and I am (reasonably) happy with this one. I had also been thinking a lot about a color scheme for the Terran Union and tan-red worked more or less (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Three times three pics of new MOCs
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Great you noticed me, Paul. I truly loved the Mako and tried to capture the streamlined look in a smaller model. Thanx for the inspirration! Love, Sylvi (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) Grand Admiral & Joe, This ship is so cool. The design is unique and the color scheme is one I really like. Greeblie goodness all around. I like how it appears that the Candiru is about to "pounce" on anything in front of it (that or just peck (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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On 21.17 5/16/2003 +0000, Mark Sandlin wrote (...) details! That's a schweety! (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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(...) Admiral, This vessel is a beau! You and your clever acronyms. Keep it up! I love the various curves and those tiled angled engines are stellar! (Actually do you have any more white tiles having made this??) Every large vessel needs a control (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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Stickers. Admiral Giddens <>< (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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(...) Sure, go ahead! Thanks for the compliments. Admiral Giddens <>< (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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Hey Admiral, that ship looks awesome! It reminds me of this ship: (URL) greebling looks good and the colors are great! Does that flat piece (not the curved one from Droid Escape) under the cockpit have custom printing? If so how do you do that? Keep (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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Very cool. I love the blunt look with the opening clamshell thing at the front. Reminds me of the cargo airplanes we use today. I like the interior of this ship. The retracting bed is a nice touch. And I dig the hatch- I'm a sucker for hatches. And (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Wow. I really agree that it looks kinda like a super-deformed dinosaur Bird-of-Prey kiwi. :) The shape is very... unique. I love the look of that long ramp going down the belly. And the interior looks great, too, although I would like to of seen (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) Thanks John. It's a simple matter of balance, really. The rear of the model is heavier than the front, and the feet are pretty long, so it stays upright. ~Grand Admiral (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New pictures of old MOCs and new MOCs
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(...) And yes they did! These are great, Sylvia. I really like the dropship/freighter. All those little pods and the unique colorscheme (don't see much yellow these days) really make this stand out. I especially like the cockpit area. Well done. And (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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On 04.39 5/17/2003 +0000, Chris Giddens wrote (...) minutes studying the pics marveling at the great form/function of this model! The write up is perfect! That is one cool MOC! (mind if I paste it into Jains? wildbrick.com) (...) --- wubwub aka (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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(...) Hey Chris, Absoultely beautiful! The way that you have vertically elongated the PCS design looks superb. I love the cargo doors and ramp, but my only gripe is that she is maybe a bit too greebled - or the greebles don't have that 'under the (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
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Cool. It has a real feeling of large mass and utility. Nice work. (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | PCS Gets a move on....
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Spacers: Now declassifying a new vessel class. The P.E.Li.C.A.N. Planetary Expedition Light Cargo Astro Navigation. (URL) PELiCAN is to become the backbone of colonization in this sector. The PELiCAN can transport sensitive cargo with a soft touch. (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space) !
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) Very cool; kinda like a Klingon Bird of Prey mixed with a kiwi bird. Good color scheme, great greeblies & nice use of balance & only 2 landing gear. Jeff Jeff (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Oh Grand one, Great googily greebly! This is cool as all get out. It's amazing what happens when space minds meld. (we needs to get joel some brick... and make him build) Anyway, what a fast lookin ship, and I can just see it spreadin' the smack (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Heavy-duty turntables.
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(...) That must have been disappointing. However, using a large 6x6 gear, four round flat thingies with studs on top, and a 6x6 radar dish, I've come up with a partial solution. The only real problem is the lack of good anchoring on the vertical (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Mark, It amazes me the depth of talent displayed so many models by so many builders. Very awesome. How did you manage to get it to stay upright with such weight in the front? John (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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(...) You know, if you just change the number in the link to "02" and "03" etc. you can view the rest of the images. Thanks for the compliments ~Grand Admiral (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Blacktron Desperado Zeta & Space Police Interceptor
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Thanks Ryan. Adding all the .space stuff to the DZ was a lot of fun. The first time I saw this powersuit someone had done it in Blacktron colors and called it the Perseus. I assumed that was the original version. Now I know - and knowing is half the (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Blacktron Desperado Zeta & Space Police Interceptor
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I don't know - given the potential size of the Brickfest Moonbase, even the Desperado Zeta might not be up to the job... But it will probably be there. Thanks, Scott (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Blacktron Desperado Zeta & Space Police Interceptor
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(...) (FYI, the Lightfoot powersuit was originally done by Karim Nassar... (URL) ) Blacktron is my favorite line of Lego products, although I was too young to buy them as originals. Oh well. Gotta love the whole idea of Blacktron copying all the (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Mark, I really love this ship. I have been awaiting you next MOC with a gleam in my eye! From what I can see, the color scheme is really great. I especially like the shape! It looks to me like it's some kind of dinosaur-thing-a-ma-bob, with the (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Candiru
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Hi Mark, Nice job. I really like the organic bird look of it :) -Anne (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Candiru
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Hi everyone, About two months ago, I built this MOC with Joel Kuester. I have been holding it until fleebnork.com debut, but my server is lame and won't allow the website code to work. So I'm just going to post here so you guys can check it out. (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.space) !!
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