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In lugnet.space, Jeff Szklennik wrote: SNIP (URL) SNIP (...) Sorry to reply to my own post, but since i wrote the original post at 4am, i forgot to add that i didn't have enuf chrome curve pipes to make it IRL, so I did it in MLcad, then I realized (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) very cool, realistic, & surprising way to use the piece-great job! Jeff (22 years ago, 26-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) In a local Lugnet community kinda way, could Travis' name be left on as a permanent co-curator of .space? Jeff (22 years ago, 26-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) SNIP (...) SNIP (...) you hit the nail on the head. I was only able to go to one NELUG meeting so far, (when Jake debuted the train shed set) & i got a quick chance to talk to Travis about this MOC which I had noticed a few days b4 on (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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Greetings, Earth-Mortals! I don't have the actual piece, and I'm not sure if this has been done before. If so, my apologies - you probably got it to work better than I can using MLCAD. I thought this piece would be perfect for the upper and lower (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I can't imagine how painful this must be for Travis's closest friends. Though I only had the pleasure of meeting Travis a couple of brief times at NELUG gatherings, he was the kind of guy who instantly made you feel at ease around him, he had (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
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First off, merry Christmas to everyone. I hope that in light of recent events, everyone's holidays are going well for them. Last night I was outside, and another idea popped into my head. In honor of Travis' contributions to space, I can think of no (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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My prayers go out to Travis' family, I never knew him but I did see a lot of his stuff. I know there isnt really anything I can say to help, except that he'll be remembered. May god be with you in these tough times... Sean (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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This one's for you Travis: (URL) And so's this: (URL) I didn't know him well, but I'm gonna miss him. Soren (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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I'm just now reading all these posts at around 12:17AM on the 25th. Words are a poor tribute but I will try nonetheless. I loved Travis' MOC's right from the start. As Mladen Pejic said, his design style was unique. His creations have a very strong (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) These will also fit on the stub of a loud-hailer and over both long and short antennae......... roger (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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I discovered a couple of uses for steering wheels while working on a current project. The first uses a tap and the wheel part removed from its base. (URL) need to lever the wheel off the base. Its a little snug but it will pop off without damaging (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) SNIP (...) SNIP (...) Yes Sir! Mr. Grand Admiral Sir! Per your request, we here at Eridani SpaceTek would like to unveil our latest achievement. We were hoping to be able to supply a radical new power source/space drive system to Kane (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This is horrible news. Travis was so intelligent and entheusastic. He was part of the "Walker Madness" group over in .technic. It was a pleasure to meet Travis at a NELug meeting preceeding BrickFest where I got to see him again. What a great (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This f****** sucks. Sorry, that's my first reaction. Like a lot of others had mentioned, I met Travis for the first time at BF last year and I was impressed by both him and his creations. My condolences go out to his family and to the AFOLs (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I too never met Travis in person. I only knew him from his posts here and talking to him in the chat rooms. He was a great guy and his Moc's were inspirational. I am really going to miss the 80's T.V. hover cars he did. Those were awesome. I think (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Right on. e (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) What an neat idea, Paul! In fact, we could put a selection of the best space/mecha mocs with it from other builders, in honor of Trav. ~Trev (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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My dear friend Benjamin Graber wrote the following and I think it's a thought echoed in the thoughts of all of us who had any contact with Travis, be that through chatting, one of the festivals or just seeing his super work here on LUGNET. 'Thank (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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(...) Ok, I have posted the contest at Et In Arcadia Lego: (URL) -paul (2 URLs) Paul Hartzog (URL) Et In Arcadia Lego> (custom sig image courtesy of CGidd) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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I don't know what to say. Travis was like the sun, shining brightly for all to see. It was hard to lurk in the shadows when he was around, because his light would reach into the darkest of corners. Thank you Travis for sharing that light with me. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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In honor of Travis, I'm running another contest (I suppose it's about time I did anyway) The Travis Kunce AirCars Contest basically, build something in the spirit of Travis Aircars which are to be found here: (URL) I particularly like the 04 folder (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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(...) Sounds like a possibility. Don't know if I can afford that many CD's though. I'd gladly sell them, maybe even with a small insert about Travis, at cost, which shouldn't be more than a couple bucks. (Mark, drop me an email. I'd love to work (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Matthew, your CD idea works for #2 in my post (URL) Maybe we could all buy one and give the $ to his fam? -paul (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Great idea Mark. I had some thoughts of my own on the subject. Not so much on a grand scale for everyone, but just a few personal ideas. For one, I'm planning on putting Travis' entire brickshelf folder on CD, just to have it as inspiration, (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This hits me particularly hard, not because I knew Travis well (in fact, we never met) but because his work was such constant inspiration and I never said so. Just the other day he posted his most recent Syd Mead style Blade Runner-ish vehicle (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Rest in Peace Travis, you will be missed. Joe (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) He (...) (URL) tattoo... (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Chris, thanks so much for sharing this terrible news as soon as possible. We're all shocked, and sad, and even those of us who (mostly) lurk in .space could not have helped but be touched just by seeing Travis's work and dedication to this (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (URL) --SteveR (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi Everyone, I chatted with Travis online every day. We shared many online jokes that were known really to only a few of us. I tried to think of something people could wear, like a ribbon or T shirt or some such, to remember Travis. But those all (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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For all those that Travis touched in any way that he may have affected them, I offer this prayer... Lord, We accept this passing of a friend and colleague as part of your calling and we ask that you bless his family, friends and AFOLs in the days to (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Remember, a person is not truly gone, until they are forgotten. As long as he continues to be remembered, he is not really gone. (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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This will undoubtedly be a difficult Holiday season for his family. My thoughts are with them throughout it. Travis had only just become a LUGNET member. His page: (URL) sure Todd L too will be shaken by this sad news. -Suz (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I've read the comments and I have to agree with the majority of the posts. I too met him at Brickfest this year, and could see the real excitement of the Lego Hobby in him. I also loved to see his creative approaches of the brick in his (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Travis was going to put quite a bit of work into the BrickFest PDX LDraw image gallery, presenting many of his fine works rendered beautifully and framed. I was looking forward to working with him and putting it together. I'd like to continue (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I met him this past summer at BF. Great guy. This is not fair. I don't like it when someone with great ideas and imagenation leaves. I am guessing someone 'upstairs' loved and enjoyed his models as much as we all did. This is sad news. I know this (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Very Sad. I knew Travis to be one of the most enthusiast person in the LEGO community. He was kind and polite with me, very passionnate about his hobby and and can only guess he was very appreciated by those who knew him personnally. I recently used (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)
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Travis was a great guy. I'm sorry I never got to meet him in person. My condolences and prayers are with his family. (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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