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Update, added 2 more baseplates in length, clear walls and starting grid. It is getting pretty heavy as a whole now. I may have to scrap the desert theme, not sure yet. I made the walls clear for visual pleasure, still working on a way to make it move. There will be no corners on the track, it is only a straight away. Flickr I really need some ideas on how to make it move! I do not think a propeller is going to be strong enough!
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I have those sets! Gelu's awesome, but I'm not a fan of those shoulder armor parts. Kiina's awesomer than I heard. Mata Nui sucks. Ackar is brilliant. (Vastus and Stronius were backordered, so I'll be getting those later.) Kind of an early birthday present, 'cuz it's in 10 DAYS! *is excited* (I gotta admit, I snooped around the house and all I came across were two small Amazon boxes...) -=< >=-
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Yes I am making Nuhvok Kal. It's in Cagsonian style and is really cool. Only reasons I don't have pics is because I haven't bothered to look for the parts in black yet. Yes, right now the color scheme is mishmashering of colors on top of light grey.
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Haven't really done anything to the legs since the last update or they'd attached. Also, anybody interested in Contrail instructions deconstruction shots?
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Vote Here for the one you think is the best, and.... Watch the video!
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Allright, what started as a crazy, outlandish idea has started to take shape! This is still very early in the WiP stages, still throwing around some ideas. In the end expect a lush desert landscape around the track. So far it is working as I planned! This is a very expensive and ambitious project and I hope to complete it someday, this is no doubt going to take alot of trial and error. What I would really like to do is have 2 of these tracks, so the hovercrafts can race one another! That would call for a ton of extra cash though, maybe, just maybe... The setup: Battery box and IR receiever: Overhead view: It really floats: Craft underside: Flickr Checking each magnet to ensure the polarity is correct, and weight are my main concerns. The craft itself might not have many details. Any ideas/help would be great so feel free!
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And Now We Return To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
cags//cunninghat/2x2b posted a blog entry in blogs_blog_238
Or we would, if circumstances were not guilty of conspiracy. Why the catfish are my camera batteries missing? =[ E: Found them. Siblings >=[ -
Thats what!
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Topic And this one even comes with a Demo Video!
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More parts! The BBCC entry will be posted after I have confirmed that it will not be disqualified, so be patient!
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Steady as she goes. Think big, and think function. I would say it is about 70 percent done, it is really neat, and NO, it is not another humanoid! I may end up having to make a video for it, stay tuned, there may be a teaser pic in the near future!
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Is it just me or does this set have a ton of neat parts? Look for some of the technic parts in the 54 entry!
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Finally got me a shadow kraata and brick separators!
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kk, listing in reverse order. Fourth, Walker. Really wish I could say something good about this in regards to it fitting the theme, but I really can't. It's not about the shape, or the weapon placement, as will be explained shortly. And besides, material definition failure. Third, Disembodied Head. Yes, I know, I was saying it'd auto-win. But it really needs to not just be a head. =[ AND NOW THE RESULT STOPWAIT HAMMERTIMESHOWDOWN SPIDERY *PUNK MOC VS. MATRIX CATERPIE MOC, HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS SPM AND MCM Color scheme. Funnily enough, MCM doesn't look as wierd as it could, given the non-contrast-y mechanical color, but both it and SPM have material issues. SPM slightly less so, as MCM lacks some of the odd accents that help a great deal with the definition. Eyewise, MCM's by a teensy margin, though SPM's is remarkably spiderlike. Weapon-wise, SPM, if only because MCM's blend in a little too much. Structure-wise, SPM, as MCM's has a slightly less interesting interior construction, though it's tubing is <3, but SPM Gali hooks are win. MCM engine design would almost nudge it up, SPM pulled the joint tech off awesomely. Aesthetics-wise MCM, see full names of each MOC for reasons. Other notes. SPM's minifig inclusion doesn't really fit the style, as it's all done at a larger scale than that, but it's posture is byootiful. Aaaaaaaaaaand we have a winner. I wish I had prizes to give but I don't. =[ And that's all folks. No wait. Now, where to begin? Ah, yes. As you may have noticed by the results and my comments pertaining thereto, the core of this style which I happen to build in is misinterpreted with ease. It isn't about walkers, or gears, or weapon configurations, though most of the MOCs I have built in this wise share these attributes. It is not about color scheme, though that plays a part. It is not limited to the schemes which I've used, as you may have ascertained from the results. There is a single idea behind the style. Material definition. Wait, that didn't turn out right, trying again. MATERIAL DEFINITION. It is IMPORTANT. This is the greatest problem with most Bionicle MOCs these days(well, not really, but one of the big ones). Put simply, material definition is about making armour look like armour, mechanisms look like mechanisms, and organic matter like organic matter. This last one is something I haven't figured out yet, which is why I've been building robots. Think about it. If an MOC's knee uses, say, a silver balljoint socket as the receiver part of the joint, and then has silver, say, Nuva shoulder armour as a kneepad, does that make sense? If one is a joint, and the other armour, and the armour covers the joint at least partially, it's entirely too easy to assume the socket is part of the armour, especially if the shoulder piece hides the other half of the joint. If one was to apply proper material definition to such an assembly, the joint would be dark grey(not black because black and silver is a horrible color scheme), or at least the shoulder would be orange or dark blue or green(though this isn't the best option, as metallic colors look strange as mechanical bits(which is funny, considering that mechanisms are so often metal)). Strict color schemes are a must, but only in that a material is best if only one color(other than insignia/markings/flags and the like). This applies to transparent pieces as well, having an eye the same color as a gun's energy core doesn't work. Understanding the role of materials is a must. Armour is a different material than cogs, wires different than pistons. Each material attaches in certain ways. Wires don't attach to knee protrusions unless, say the knee protrusion houses a "motor" or a "piston". "Circuit boards", being damage prone, are only easily accessible when armour panels are opened or removed. It'll make sense to you if you do it enough. This, in turn, fosters the illusion of functionality. The trick is making logical sections of the MOC appear as though they have motive mechanism, as if the MOC itself could move without outside intervention(on a side note this is half the reason behind Sandpiper being unbalanced). On a side note, which may become the ending to this explanation, the style is not limited to certain parts, I'm limited to certain parts. This is the main reason why I build so often in light grey and white. I could buy parts in other colors, yes, and I do on occasion. Part of it is the feel. Neutral color schemes look menacing in an emotionless fashion, which suits mass-produced, inducted-organic precision instruments of pain just fine. (wishes I could fit a "my, the power of words" reference here(Draco, it's somewhere in the second Ravenor book, one of Frauka's lines, if you want to look it up) And on that slightly more humourous note, adieu and goodbye.
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Some of you might remember this little creation I made for Cags contest awhile back: Well, as it turns out I just sold this little beauty as a custom item for 10.99! I am going to begin mass production on these as I have a ton of those parts. Could this be a goldmine in disguise? Also, I ordered a Vohrak with shadow kraata and one of the not yet released power miner sets! Lookie at the big rock guy!
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Sincerest Form - Blag Contest - D E A D L I N E
cags//cunninghat/2x2b posted a blog entry in blogs_blog_238
DEADLINE IS TOMORROW AT 6:00 PM PACIFIC TIME So I was trying to figure out a way to run a contest that wasn't popularity-biased, and this popped into my head. EDIT: Entry period extended in light of me remembering how long these things take to build. The premise is simple, build one(or more) MOCs in a style approximating my own. At the end of the entry period, I'll choose the winning MOC(s) based on how much they look like something I'd build. Keep in mind that the examples above aren't the only things I've built, but they're kinda the best representations of the style. Actual discussion is encouraged, WIP pics are perfectly fine. I reserve the right to DQ anyone at any time for any reason, don't do anything silly, i.e. joke entries. Prizes will be announced at a later date(who am I kidding, there's probably no prizes). Entry period UPDATED ends May 31st, 6:00 Pacific Time. Results will be posted a few minutes lateras soon as Draco gets pics up in a separate entry. -
This should be all I need to push forward with my magnet project. I hope so anyway, these toys are getting expensive!
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Tuma, solid snake, and magnet holders. Does it get any better?
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The latest shipment came in. A 6 hole chin Kraahkan (from the original Makuta set), 8 blue destroyer droid feet, and a couple TNGMs. Also, a throwbot container and a random aquaraiders set baggie!
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With the arrival of these 70 magnets and a few holders, I can begin work on my hovercraft track idea! I have more holders on the way also. With this many magnets, I have a ton of ideas on neat ways to use them, look for possible WiPs soon.
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Is anyone else needing parts from your BBCC 53 MoC, and not able to use them? I seriously doubt I will place in the top 3, but at any rate, I think we can all agree we should have some results by now. Call it whining or complaining, I care not, I call it a civil request. I realize the BBC staff has no sway over the lego designers, so I am not bashing them in any form. We all love lego, how about lego loving us back? The customer/consumer is what has made lego the great company it is today!
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(y/n)? Y! Sorry they took so long. It kept popping undone because it wasn't fit together etc. Various times I had to disassemble it anyway so. >>
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Okay is it just me, or are all of mine, and everyone elses brickshelf folders empty? Good thing I back up all my MoC images, this will hopefully be fixed. Majhost is fine but brickshelf is not!
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Not even a spoiler pic yet neener neener. kk I give you pic now Also moth tally is at 53.
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I can't find my '03 Kopaka Nuva shield! *is frantic* -=< >=- EDIT: So sorry for that bump, I accidentally pressed the wrong button. :annoyed2:
