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#81 RotS Targe

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Posted 26 October 2012 - 11:21 AM

View PostSwordofLight, on 25 October 2012 - 07:55 PM, said:

You can build your own - but they aint cheap. The parts are only a few cents apiece, but you have a lot of parts. That said, there was a link to http://www.brickcommander.com/ . That'll tell you how to access the Lego AutoCAD programs out there and the files that show how to build several mechs - including quite a few of the classic ones. The problem I encountered was finding the parts - the lego single brick page is not easy to find, and once there its difficult to find the exact bricks for some of the construction. The rarer the part, the more expensive - I would guess a heavy would run you about 60 bucks American - off the top of my head, maybe more, maybe less. Start at http://shop.lego.com...A-Brick-ByTheme but you may have to dig on their site for some of the parts, and might even have to go elsewhere.

-Don

The problem with the lego shop, is that the selection is a bit limited. An issue with MLCAD is that not every piece available exists in plastic (color wise) and you can to some things you can't do with real parts.
For most of the parts, you should use bricklink, it's a bit expensive, but they have basically every piece ever created.
Keep in mind, some colors are harder to find then others, though it seems like most pieces come in red.
Yes, it is VERY expensive, my Targe http://rots-targe.de...t.com/#/d4m53e5 cost me almost $200, though I think using the Design by me had something to do with it, but that option is no longer around.

#82 80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie

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Posted 26 October 2012 - 11:32 AM

Heh, I remember making some really nice lego 'mechs way back when I was in middle school at my. A catapult, mad cat and avatar. I think the only one to survive was the Catapult and the Mad Cat lost its arms, but they might still be at my parent's house. Might have to look for them when I head back for Thanks Giving

Edited by mwhighlander, 26 October 2012 - 11:32 AM.


#83 Ironhawk

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 04:23 PM

Superb work!

#84 lsp

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 04:27 PM

That looks almost to good to be a random build. You guys planning on releasing lego battle mechs? I would buy them.

Edited by lsp, 27 October 2012 - 04:29 PM.


#85 MoonUnitBeta

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 04:40 PM

Please send me PM with $$ and your paypal account. I'll send you the money and I'll give you my mail-to address. Send it to me when payment clears and let me know shipping. I'll reimburse you the shipping when it arrives - or you can do it all at once.

I am dead serious, btw. :P

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 06:28 PM

To quote no one in particular,

"GIMME GIMME GIMME!

That catapult looks so good, I'd buy it in a second!
Good Job!

#87 Radbane

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Posted 31 October 2012 - 01:41 AM

Holy crap, that's Awesome!

#88 whtwlf

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Posted 31 October 2012 - 08:23 AM

View PostRadbane, on 31 October 2012 - 01:41 AM, said:

Holy crap, that's Awesome!


No sir, that's a Catapult.

I keed! Seriously though, that is absolutely amazing.

#89 MoonUnitBeta

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 06:57 PM

BUMP. IT'S STILL SO COOL!!!!

#90 FupDup

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 07:08 PM

View PostMoonUnitBeta, on 29 April 2013 - 06:57 PM, said:

BUMP. IT'S STILL SO COOL!!!!

RISE FROM THE DEAD, ANCIENT THREAD! RISE! RRRRIIIIIIIIIISSE!!!

#91 MoonUnitBeta

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Posted 29 April 2013 - 07:10 PM

View PostFupDup, on 29 April 2013 - 07:08 PM, said:

RISE FROM THE DEAD, ANCIENT THREAD! RISE! RRRRIIIIIIIIIISSE!!!

lool. I was going through my old posts trying to find some of my old ideas... Then I saw this thread. aaaaaaaaaand I had to bring it back. It's just too good to let die.

#92 Hex Pallett

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Posted 24 August 2013 - 11:16 AM

Sign a contract with Lego already and sell these design! I'm pretty sure all of us is gonna buy a copy.

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Posted 24 April 2014 - 01:09 PM

How did you stagger the lugs to create the missile port effect?

#94 The Great Unwashed

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Posted 24 April 2014 - 01:42 PM

It doesn't even fall over; PGI really got the mech balance right this time... (sorry :lol:) Just bought a Lego R2D2 last week so I can relate :lol:

It's also strangely disconcerting that this is page 5 of replies to a PGI post and so far no one is complaining about anything.

Edited by The Great Unwashed, 24 April 2014 - 01:51 PM.


#95 Nathan Foxbane

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Posted 24 April 2014 - 01:52 PM

View PostGrackleflint, on 24 April 2014 - 01:09 PM, said:

How did you stagger the lugs to create the missile port effect?

three 2X1 1 button plates and one 1X1 smooth plate alternating top and bottom in a column pattern. Us a 1X1 round and an articulated antenna base for the missile. Not sure of the base plate dimensions or how it was set up vertically, but it has been a while since I broken out my legos.

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Posted 06 December 2016 - 02:09 PM

Check out for more Lego Mechs (a lot smaller though Posted Image)
https://mwomercs.com...for-battletech/





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