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(2 URLs) MOCPages> (URL) Brickshelf> After seeing Jon Palmer and Soren Roberts' cool little bots, and also the great robots on (URL) Izmojuki.com> (the book has been ordered!), I was motivated to build my own version of a small bot. Thanks for (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Ghost in the Shell Transport Helicopter
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(...) That's what I'm talkin' about! Nice work! (19 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | MINI Model No. 90!
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Hello altogether! I'd like to announce my 90th Star Wars Mini Model. This time it's even one from Episode 1 which had slipped through until today, the Trade Federation AAT as seen during the Battle of Naboo. Here is the gallery with instructions: (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Ghost in the Shell Transport Helicopter
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(...) (URL) promised> Tim (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: TanSport
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(...) I can understand that. When I began building this I simply wanted to do something tan... and thus never thought about other options that much, though I still think the colours look good. I'll think about that for the next time. Thanks for (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. (...) It does open but what is inside is pretty ugly. A carefully arranged fig with a big cannon could probably block the interior though. I might have to give it a go... watch this space. Tim (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) That's brilliant work, very true to the original. Nice little detail bit on that front landing wheel. Does the side door open? It would be cool to open it up and stick a little Saito minifig in there with an impossibly ginormous sniper cannon! (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'm sorry but since they're not really mine to give I can't. I did find a pic of the chopper though ((URL)) if you're interested. (...) Yep. I've got a different one (with bubble cockpits) started but it's gonna be a slow process so I'll give (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yow. BTW, Could you make those scans available? But yeah, that seems to be a very accurate version of what was in GITS (at least for Lego, anyways). I guess next on your list is the tilt-rotor or the AI attack copters (the ones that look like (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks (...) Credit for that goes to Soren. My original version was flat and he suggested the angling which greatly improved it. (...) That's what caught me eye about the original. Chopper with boosters is too cool. Tim (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Very cool! I'm not that familiar with the source material (seen the show; don't remember the copter), but your helecopter looks awesome! The way the front of the chopper angles forward makes it appear quite aggressive. I love the duel rotors, and (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi all, I'm on a bit of a Ghost in the Shell kick at the moment and thanks to some great help from Matthew Jeffrey for sending me a bunch of scans and Soren Roberts for lots of help in polishing it I've made a chopper. (2 URLs) BS Gallery> (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Mayday! 4 new MOCs - Retro space - Thunderbirds
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(...) I asked for an electrical drop and I asked that the train layout and the display be side by side. I'll check with Doug on that one. Dave K x-forwarded to appropriate groups and taking it outta Space! (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.space, C. L. GunningCook wrote: A crappy post to Dave... LOL Geesh, I wish Lugnet had a spellcheck or edit feature... the=they, and cosy=cozy. Anyhow Mr Cowdice, (speaking of bad memories) I meant to ask, (and yes, I hate bringing this up) (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Yes sir, the will be "flying south of 7 for the 7th" (after a bit of tweaking), and sort of why I made them. Wink. Also will be bringing another ship I havent posted yet, as Im short on boat studs, and a few other things... but no doll-house. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) These will be at the show on the 7th.... right? Dave K -says hopefully :) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space)
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(...) LOL, ummm Chris, a "wow" and it has no motors??? You must be getting soft in your old age! Thanks, Janey Red Brick (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) WOW.! Chris (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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I like the shape, like the grille-teeth, like lots of stuff about it. I can't, however, understand a sports car (vehicle) in any shade of brown. Sports cars gotta be red, yellow, black, or British Racing Green. IMO. :-) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Nathan... I totally agree, in fact I did have it elongated but I couldnt close the pod door. I guess I should have made T4 first, then the pod, and then T2! Oh well... Live and Learn! I guess I could extend T2 by a stud or three, to (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Bruce, I would have liked to have the wings "tuck" in, but at that scale it just looked way too messy, and yes, that is a clear baseplate, I got them on ebay. Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Alternate History Tech: Cardinal
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I really like this, what strikes me most is the creative solution to an odd number of dots nose... I also like the sculpting of the whole thing and the engine is particularly well done. Good work. Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan Visit my (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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Those are great! I also like TB2 the best. I should also note you did these in a very nice scale... it really lends itself to the style of MOC. I never liked TB3 in the show but your MOC improves it ; ) The only change I would make is to TB4, it (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hey Janey, Very cool. My favorite is probably the T1 - very interesting challenge to attach the wings to that body. Forgive me if I turn away from the MOC for a moment to ask about something else Is that a transparent 48x48 baseplate!?!? Where the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Rolling Walking Rabbit Wrecker
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I have been thinking about a quad design that has wheels at its toes. This is a proto type proof of concept design excersize. Future designs will explore this set up with the final version being motorized. (URL) Rolling Walking Rabbit Wrecker> (3 (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) You've got it straight enough, alright. As for the name, I figured it was an interesting enough play on 'transport', but names are not my strongest number. I'm lousy on both remembering and creating them. So lousy, in fact, that I one time (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Let me see if I've got this straight: I need to be rich and willing to purchase something that can't be seen, if I want to have anything to do with this vehicle? Very well. I fully endorse any moc that is powered by the undead be it this or (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Selçuk, it was a fast and fun build, and I'm glad you liked it. Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I've never seen the series but I'm a fan of Gerry Anderson's later work like Space 1999 and (especially) UFO. Your favorite is my favorite, too, She even not look like so much retro, can easily have a place for herself in more space!y (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Awww, shucks, thanks David. Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, C. L. GunningCook wrote: snip (...) Ahh, that brings back memories of youth and watching the best show on TV (so I thought at the time...) Nicely done! Dave K (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Richie, you are right, I had to be able to squeeze it into the pod of T2... and it got a bit tight. Also the proportions for T3 are off as well, the 3 side arms should be longer, I will rectify that before displaying them at our Hobby (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well done, Janey! These MOCs are real tours de force to be reckoned with, except for TB4 (the proportions seem a bit wrong). Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Mayday! Mayday! Calling.... "International Rescue" 5..... 4..... 3..... 2......1...... (URL) Hello all... This build is a part of my retro look at .space! (I have never been a sci-fi fan, and my look at space will not cover things such as the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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I'd like to introduce the newest sportscar - the TanSport: (URL) If you want to buy one, you'll have to have a lot of money. If you want to take it for a test drive, you'll have to have a lot of money. If you want to see one, well... you can't. It's (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Fradel! EVA = Extravehicular activity? I think I should have added some accessories, but I didn't really know what, and I didn't want to add realistic gunz. Chainsaw is a good idea. Magnetic boots anyone? Thanks again, JP. (19 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) It's not steampunk, it's not Crimson Skies, it's something new I call Alternate History Tech. It's a steam powered fighter, the (URL). Adrian (19 years ago, 24-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.adventurers, FTX) !
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That's a very good EVA look for a pirate mech. You've mentioned on CSF I believe, that you went for a realistic approach to the "Arr, send them to Davey Jones's locker" look. I think fusion cutters and buzzsaws/chainsaws would work well for hull (...) (19 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | New Moc: Kestrel
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Hello all, I have been very busy as of late. What with buying a house, moving in, and preparing for the arrival of our first child (she is due May 6, btw), I haven’t had much time for building. The pimp my Mech contest got me all up in arms to use (...) (19 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Mark! I didn't know about Makoto Kobayashi (URL) before you mentioned him, no inspiration coming form there. Inspiration came more from (URL) kind of bot - which looks similar to your example anyway: strong arms, short legs - ape style (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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