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Wow, two posts in one night..One to trains and one to space. I hope I don't get shot for supporting both groups. Anyway, I was at the NCLTC Train show this last weekend and had an opportunity to hang out with the Space Papparazzi himself. We started (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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Hi Ryan, Once again this is a fine ship you designed! When I first saw the pics on BS, at first glance I thought it was much bigger than it really is. Then I thought it must be a microscale ship.... your work for that is awesome! I really like the (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Be advised, the "outpost" in question was a series of 6 automated shacks on the edge of a dry lake, containing cryogenically frozen hippies and family-sized packs of rolled tacos. However, the missle did scatter hippy body parts, coolant, and (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Nathan, nice contribution to JE. I feel this is the most organic of the Jade craft we've seen so far. It seems like it was a simple ship eventually grew bulgy and patchy and discolored over time while in use in Jade space. Such a biological, (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey thanks, Chris! I'm not particularly satisfied with the cockpit, as I forced myself to step away from my usual practical designs and took a stab at moc(k)ing Keith's cockpit in the Lo Pan. And the dino tails are teh winz. I will never make (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Pretty. I'm digging this one, Ryan. As a minifig bomber, or a microfig frigate/carrier, this one looks awesome. I like the ambiguity that you and Keith have going with the scales. Anyways, the big gaping maw around the engines is really nice, (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The Earwig! That's what I should have called it. Oh well. :-) I never thought of the JE as crustacean, but it does make sense. Sort of a shellfish meets random bug combination...or something. (...) Yeah, I'm a big fan of the sand green. And (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Gil, what up! Oogieness? Man, people are just on a verbal tear today. :-) I like the way you put it - flying T smooshed with curves. With this one, it was all about the organics - I did quite a bit of looking at the other JE ships, other (...) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey, thanks Chris. I didn't see the Romulan thing until you mentioned it, but it does have that feel, eh? Shmoove. I love that word. :-) (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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As the Jade Empire continues to swarm its way through peaceful .space systems, Intelligence is gathering more and more data on the various attack craft being introduced in battle. A crucial space battle for control of an Iron Reich outpost became (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) snip Way to return to the loop, Chris. This is another 'me too' post. This is a great MOC. The 'reversed' wings give it a very focussed, aggressive feel. The tails and whiskers give it a crustaceanesque(1) quality that's sure to be a Jade (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Awlright! Looking forward to your return to building, and looks like it was well worth the wait. Great stuff man...that fine balance between tech and creeping oogieness has been achieved. I really love how you've used the old skool overall (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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(...) Right-click picture....Set as Background. Perfect. -G (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: AVC-31 "Typhoon" Planetary Combat Aircraft
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(...) I was looking at this on Brick Shelf at this last week...it's a nice build. It's simple enough to look 'set possible' yet the little details like the door gun etc. give it great playability. Excellent stuff. Cheers, Greg (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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(...) As always, a tonne of fun in a cherry package, Phil. The best part about this is are the wheel hulls/flaps that move with the wheel and suspension rigging. Veddy nice. However, you forgot the Yosemite Sam decals on them. Grade: F Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Theed Palace Hallway
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Check this latest MOC from our (URL) homepage.> An MOC that's a cross over between Castle and Star Wars. I've been planning to do a Theed Palace but couldn't decide on how large it was going to be and if I could get the correct look and scale of it. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Jade Empire's expanding fleet gets a new ship...
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Nathan, Props to ya for using the x-pod on a PCS/EB/JE era craft first :-D These pieces should find their way into more MOCS. I like the prisoner pod and the greeblies on the thin part of the neck are spiffy. The pilot orientation is a little (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Dude, excellent model. It has a Marauder from Buck Rogers meets a Romulan thing going for it that I really like. Love the techno organic feel plus the shmoovenes. Good to have ya in da space. ~^- (URL) ~^- Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. ~^- (URL) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | The Jade Empire's expanding fleet gets a new ship...
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(URL) The Jade Empire grows stronger... (URL) PLMKWYT! (URL) Nathan Wells (URL) "I'm a castle fan who builds spaceships, got a problem with that?" - Me, during a debate with my friends (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Thanks Andrew. High fructose corn syrupy huh? That's a new one. :-) -Chris (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Thanks Lenny. Not so sure about well thought out; it pretty much fell into place. But I can say this is the first ship I haven't built in only one or two sittings, this one evolved over the course of about a week. So maybe the extra time spent (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Ghost Rider MOC
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Ghost Rider...motorcycle....hero..! I blame that song for this 'road trip' as it were. When I got the ideas for the wheels it was off to the open highway, winds of creation in my face. (URL) I've tried in the past to make a hoverbike and it failed (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Sweet Lou's Interplanetary Trucking Co.
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Some people call him a space cowboy, some call him the gangster of love, but nobody calls him Maurice. Sweet Lou has been hauling intermodal containers and moonbase parts from Mercury to the far side of Pluto for years. His rig, Liar's Dice, has (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Mars DVD solutions posted
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(...) Just got word from The Planetary Society that they haven't sent out any notifications yet, but will soon. They also haven't settled on which LEGO prizes will be awarded. And in addition to LEGO prizes, they'll be awarding a one-year membership (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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Jon and all scientists at Robriq Research, Excellent build. PCSLabs built one ourselves and it operates quite well with the PCS troopers. We're ordering a few thousand of these to help battle the 3vil and the sheep. The sheep should be shakin' in (...) (21 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Cowbots of Doomstone
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(...) I'm glad to hear I inspired someone! :o) Some bots are better than others - Mr.Six-Shooter and the Marshal look the best. The Marshal particularly has a lot of style to him. I'm starting to really like this TechWest theme, and may have to do a (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Galactic Requiem update - More dystopia
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(...) " Foul language is generally limited to words like "crap". The story does contain violence, but as it is done to little pieces of brightly colored plastic, the site is probably suitable for all. " That is from your FAQ - and pretty much I say (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Chris, Awesome craft and craftsmanship (apart from that which is inherent to the brick already). I have to agree with everyone else that this is the best JE ship to date. The design, details, and sweetness of it are plain (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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(...) Jon - these are awesome as usual. But what I love even more is the render and artwork. It looks so snappy it makes me want to pee. -Lord Lenyu (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think you succeeded very well. JE's style is really filling out and looking good. This fighter looks amazingly well thought-out, with just the right amount of style and detail. Bravo, Chris! Can't wait to see more. -Lenny (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Ryan. Those dino tails are just perfect for this style of building; I'm glad you thought of it. :-) I can't wait to see what you're going to come up with. Certainly it will trump my little ship. :-) (...) Yeah, Jon is always good for (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Thanks Kyle. I've got a couple more ideas floating around, maybe you'll see a couple more JE mocs in the near future. -Chris (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: The Hoff-Bot Family
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(...) Hah! That's cool. I can just see that thing ker-plooping[1] along down some corridor beeping and booping. Awesome. -Chris [1]-That's the sound I immediately thought of when I saw the radar dishes as feet - sort of a suction cup thing or (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | The Hoff-Bot Family
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A Bot inspired by Jon Palmer's Robriqs (or should it be Robriques?) (URL) and a few extra botz: (URL) Enjoy it, foolz! -Lord Lenyu (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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"Xcalabur" <Xcalabur@rocketmail.com> wrote in message news:Hwn504.41s@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) have (...) pretty (...) Thanks! Welcome back. Stay for awhile. Kick back. [ j o n ] (URL) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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"Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:Hwp1xK.23Fn@lugnet.com... (...) your (...) Thanks dude, glad you like it. [ j o n ] (URL) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) I clicked, and I was floored. What an outstanding moc. I gotta side with Keith, this is the best rendition of JE we've seen yet. I really like the organic-yet-mechanical look and feel of the whole thing, and that you managed to get the dino (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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(...) Well, if the sheep had boots, they'd be quaking in them now. I really like this one, Jon. Especially the big clunky boots and the hunched shoulders. We also mocked up an arm in the lab and found that it has an impressive range of motion. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Mars DVD solutions posted
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Spoiler alert if you were going to try solving the code yourself. Hints if you tried and gave up. (...) Thanks for posting the original contest notification. I would never have known about it otherwise. Of course, I did waste the majority of a day (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: More evidence of the Jade Empire Threat
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The Lo Pan looks seriously vicious! That powerplant gives me some real inspiration. The only thing that could improve the fighter is an oversized Mark Neumann-style cannon, but I don't know where you'd mount it. Sweeeet! It seems the JE theme is (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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This is extremely cool! It fits perfectly in the Jade Empire theme, but it also represents your trademark (and famous) fighter-craft style. Build lots more stuff like it! (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Yo Keith. Thanks for the monster compliment. Like I said, the idea in my head was for the front end, and I just went from there. The dino tails were a must from the get-go, had to swipe that from Ryan. As for the power drills, I was trying (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Thanks Phil. I find it pretty challenging to make a machine that looks organic. I remember back when Gil was doing his Vox stuff, I was just blown away by how...living and breathing the crafts looked. So I always try to throw a little bit of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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Wow Jon, your an awesome Artist, that graphic is just too cool. I really like it. The nifty bot is nifty indeed. You once again have created a cool bot with your signiture personnality. kudos. e (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Galactic Requiem update - More dystopia
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After long and ardous work, I am ready to present the updated (URL) Galactic Requiem> page. For those of you who missed the last announcement, Galactic Requiem is a dystopic comic, illustrated entirely in LEGO bricks. Improvements since last time: (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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C-Mad, I think this is the best JE moc so far...there is so much to like about this one. It looks good from every angle, but the nose is especially erotic. I really dig the use of the dino-tails that Ryan encoprated in his moc, and also the power (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Mars DVD solutions posted
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(...) Not only that, but I owe geeks like you for informing me about the contest. Thank you, it was a lot of fun! I got a whole class of 3rd-6th graders started on code-breaking due to that contest <grin>... (...) Nope, and no chance on the Spirit (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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(...) Really nice model, Chris. The shape of it is really appealing. I enjoy how organic-looking the JE stuff people are presenting is. The little zemi-bot on back is a nice addition too. I like the spamcake power-core detail, but placing such (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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(...) Thanks! I'm a child of the eighties: Top Gun, Transformers, G.I. Joe. . . no matter how non-serious I intend to make something, it always ends up looking sharp and pointy and mean. I guess that's good, but I'm still envious of those that can (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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(...) Thanks! I'm glad you like it. The playability of it is something that really appeals to me. I'm glad it's apparent. (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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(...) Yeah, steering would definitely make it more vroomable. I didn't want to complicate the construction too much—something like a system set. It's generally either suspension or steering. I can't think of one that has both. That, and I'm terrible (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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SNIP (...) i've crossposted this to microscale, because im sure they'll appreciate a microscale mech. so, how kind do you want me to be? i love the arms and if i had any skeletons im sure they'd be armless by now! Rob (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | New JE MOC: Irezumi Fighter
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Hey guys, I figured I'd been out of the loop for long enough and needed to throw some bricks together. Here's what I got: The Irezumi - Jade Empire Fighter (click the pic) (URL) My intent with this craft was to try to create a bit of middle ground (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Mars DVD solutions posted
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If you're a geek like me who spent time solving the Mars Rover DVD, you'll be interested to know the (URL) Society> finally announced the solutions. I won't spoil the suspense for anyone, but you can find the answers at the Planetary Society's site. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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(...) Without the round 1x1 brick or cone, they're very flexible. If you put a head on top of a 5-stud brick and put these arms on the sides, the guy can salute or even drink a cup of coffee. While the round pieces look very nice, I'd guess that (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: PCS ROBRIQ
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(...) Schweet. Really cool feet/legs. I've been trying to figure out something similar for awhile - you're giving me some good ideas. And the arms are pretty nice - how much range of motion does that pull off? Slick. (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Cowbots of Doomstone
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I originally built these characters as denizens of a Moonbase Saloon Module I put together in 2002 (alas, that project met a cataclysmic end before any photos were taken). These hardy characters survived the Doomstone Saloon's destruction and (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.western, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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(...) Really polished creation. There's something about your MOCs that is sharp and pointy and mean but strangely comfortable and familiar. Nevermind. What Giddens said. (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | PCS ROBRIQ
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While much of the JUSTICE budget has gone to the Star Rangers to counter the constant EB/JE/TERRIBLE/3VIL/...EVIL/SHEEP threat, a portion of funds have gone to the civilian PCS sector. PCS has used these funds to order a battalion of the latest (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Curious Kids' Museum Show - Caslte, Town/Train, Space & Aquazone
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MichLUG was pleased to display at the Curious Kids' Museum for a second year running during their annual LEGO creation contest. This year we assembled displays for four seperate themes. The Space and Aquazone were a little on the small side and we (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.aquazone, FTX) !!
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| | Re: MOC: AVC-31 "Typhoon" Planetary Combat Aircraft
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Hey Fred, excellent MOC! I especially like how you designed it to be very utilitarian and modular. It also reminds me of the UH-1 Huey helicopter; some of those pics look like glimpses into a futuristic Vietnam-type conflict. The weapons packages (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: AVC-31 "Typhoon" Planetary Combat Aircraft
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Neat ship! It's got a different design than usual, with the old canopy and those bubble walls. The little fire extinguisher is a nice touch. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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Awesome MOC Phil... it's an open ended Lego model with thousands of possiblilities for play! It's Classic Space in it's mode and AFOL lego in its construction. I could see a youngin' takin this model and explorining the universe in it. it's so (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | MOC: AVC-31 "Typhoon" Planetary Combat Aircraft
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G'day all- Here's a pic and link to my AVC-31 "Typhoon", a VTOL Planetary Combat Aircraft for attack and assault. (2 URLs) If you've seen any of my other stuff, you'll notice that I like a lot of backstory / technical details. There's a fair amount (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Coyote 4x4
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(...) That's a slick model there Phil. It kinda reminds me of my (URL) Wasteland> car, only much bigger, and with more playable features. In a model this size another neat feature would be working steering. If you're planning on doing different (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | SciBrick Upcoming Events Teasers, one past, three future...
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Hi all, SciBrick members have been busy in the past few weeks and I have gotten some information that I need to get out. Along with Eric Sophie's displays, Hendo and Ted Welsh paricipated in OurCon a couple of weeks ago. Photos will be forthcoming (...) (21 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: The Oakland
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(...) The styling similarities are pretty funny, down to the dark gray mid-line, rod greeblies on top, droid starfighter wingpods, and dark, fuzzy photography. I guess the Oakland might have some escorts. Kenn (21 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Coyote 4x4
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Hey all, I finally bothered to document the Coyote 4x4. The Coyote 4x4 a powerful and versatile platform—competently serving multiple roles. This is the military version, used primarily for quickly reaching otherwise unreachable areas, towing, light (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: MINI C-38 Dropship
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(...) Some more details: (URL) M (21 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad)
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| | Possible New Threat Sighted...
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on the Fringes of EB Space An aggressive vessel was shot down just inside EB space recently. Investigators of the crash site beamed a few images before contact was lost. (URL) A pair of raiders in BERSERKER battlesuits near a section of the downed (...) (21 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: P-38 Space Contest Winners!
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(...) Thanks! So are you...this was a cool idea! (...) (URL) don't know why this one escaped me before, but it's fantastic! This design deserves the winning spot in this category...great SNOT and cool design! To Miklos and the rest of the winners (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests)
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| | Re: Stinky Pete's tow truck
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(...) Well, I suppose Stinky Pete might keep the paint fresh, so that the old ship looks new, but I agree with those voting for pinstripes. I just thought I'd clarify the shopping cart reference.(1) The recessed deck reminds me of the plywood box on (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Stinky Pete's tow truck
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JHK! Cool little craft, nice story. Interesting design. I like the parts you used. Unussual design that you don't normally see. Original name too! LOL! I wanted to mention that; wow, I haven't been over to your site in a while (sorry) and, well, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Stinky Pete's tow truck
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(...) Very nice form. I really like the bed and that nifty cockpit. But I agree with Adrian - this MOC suffers from lack of blinky lights and pinstriping. Otherwise, cool. -Chris (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: More evidence of the Jade Empire Threat
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(...) It's such a pretty boat..ship. Dude, seriously nice work. I dig the cockpit design, and I really like the look of those palm tree/lantern bits on the forward guns. The work around the engine is pretty nice too; baby got back. -Chris (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Snip Congratulations to all the winners! (of course we all win some wonderful designs to be inspired by, thanks to Jon for having this contest.) Hey, Jon should win something too. Thanks Jon for the runner up position, I'm honoured to be in (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Re: IP2002 Heck-bat
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(...) That cockpit rocks. (URL) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: P-38 Space Contest Winners!
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Fantastic idea for a contest. Thanks for running it, j0n. And congrats to all the winners! (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | P-38 Space Contest Winners!
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Thanks to everyone who entered. You are all rad and awesome. I'm still building the 4 trophies and I'll show them and display the winners on the contest page in a bit, but until then: The microfig scale winner: (URL) MINI A38 by Miklos Hosszu: The 3 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Re: Flush mounted access hatch that opens up
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(...) I had read your solution but I have to admit it didn't make sense to me at the time as I don't generally use the technic part you listed. Seeing the pics makes perfect sense. Very slick solution. It also has the advantage of being 6 wide. I (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) You're right. I had seen the catalog entry on Bricklink but never actually checked it out. None for sale..No ever sold.... Lotsa people have 'em on their wish list though. :) Mike (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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(...) I thought I'd figured this one out at the time: (URL) Though admittedly, yours is a plate lower than mine. Do current postboxes have hollow studs or not? Mind you, current technic 1x5 plates don't have holes in the end... Jason Railton (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | P-38 contest winners later today
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I'll be announcing the winners later today. I'm just going to keep it simple and vote on it myself with some recommendations from a few other people who didn't participate. For future contests I want to set up code that runs the entire show. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: More evidence of the Jade Empire Threat
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"Lenny Hoffman" <lahoffma@*NOSPAM*ma...r.fsu.edu> wrote in message news:HwH216.oAJ@lugnet.com... (...) this (...) What's with derailing the thread, Lenny? [ j o n ] (URL) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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| | Re: Flush mounted access hatch that opens up
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(...) I believe that the 1 x 4 tile was never made without a groove. (Grooves were introduced almost a decade before the 1x4 tile first appeared.) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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(...) I'm out of my league here - SNOT is very not me and neither are trains :), but I figured this was too good to pass up. I don't know if Mike can do it, but I just did it in 2 2/3 bricks and 4 studs wide, opening sideways :) Here's the pics to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) D'oh!!! *slaps forehead* That would be one of the two pictures I didn't look at then. That's much cooler :-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Indeed you did. But (and you're probably going to hate me for hurting your brain like this), can you make it open...sideways? (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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Aha! I had an epiphany. When I posted this hack: (URL) question was raised if it could be done so the door opens up. The height is identical to the original. 3 bricks high. The first picture is a little fuzzy but the second has the guts of it any (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Stinky Pete's tow truck
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(...) Hey, Ley, thanks for the response! Shopping carts? Well, I never thought about that. But yeah, thanks for the comment on color. I guess I'll try adding some in my next utilitarian MOC, although I was kinda going for a clean boring grey look. (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: More evidence of the Jade Empire Threat
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(...) Wowzers! Nice shape an sculpting, and the no studs...I am envious:) The more I look at this, the more I am amazed at the technique...well done! Joe Meno .space paparazz!! (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: The Oakland
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Kenn, I've studied the Oakland... I can't decide what the most exciting thing about it is. It's either your great creativity on display, or it's the fact you've proven space rocks so much it can use Pirate theme pieces without skippin a beat! Space (...) (21 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, JHK, this is a fun little utility craft. (It [must] still be fun, else Stinky would have upgraded by now, right?) Like the others, I like the asymmetry and the overall utilitarian feel, but also like the others, I think it could use a (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Jade Empire K
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(...) I don't known about this one. I don't mean to slam you or anything, but this MOC doesn't really do anything for me. The cockpit idea is interesting, but I dunno. It looks too much like a jumble of LOM engine blocks with engines and stuff (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: The Oakland
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(...) unique shape without it looking too weird. The boat hulls don't look forced or contrived-they just fit. The brown modules work well on black, and its nice to see a wing shape used that looks like it belongs in .space. That thing certainly is (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | IP2002 Heck-bat
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I was able to shoot more photos today. Check it out it's the heck-bat: (URL) A two seater with room to spare. (URL) Retractable landing couplers attach it to its launch stand or pick up parcels. (URL) and tuck away for a smooth line. (URL) post mod (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: The Oakland
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(...) So that's what pirate sets are for. I always wondered. I am in awe of this ship. Kudos, klondikes and Push-ups for you. Pat Bunn (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: More evidence of the Jade Empire Threat
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(...) Now you've done it. We will need a new acronym for your building style of Studs Undetectable Cornerless Keith Stuff Sorry, that was my first attempt at "smack". As Mr. T would say "I piddy tha fool who mocks my MOC" Nice stuff, love the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Jade Empire K
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(...) Input: This ship, of course, rocks. While I do see the PCS influence, (and what's wrong with having a recognizable style?) it seems fitting for an empire that might be a little more prone to 'borrowing' stuff that works from its 'neighbours' (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: IP2002 quad cannon flyer
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(...) snippity snipped (...) Yes please do. I think I'm finally getting to my inner Mladen with that one. Pat Bunn (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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