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(...) how about *after* that big round that took out the infantry but left the Troll standing? :-, (...) Aren't those joint pieces awesome? I love 'em. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the reply! Folding stock is a great idea. Maybe fold under though, and I doubt Technic pins or axles would hold the weight. I'll try to think of something... As for the bold, shouldn't be a problem except I'll probably have to use a large (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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Thanks for the feedback and positive comments. The politics are a problem and I debated posting in the first place. I grew up with a gun around and my dad ALWAYS kept the clip and bold separate and hidden (3 generations before it became law up here (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I like the forearm and scope the most. And it looks like with a few slight modifications, the stock could be made to fold up over scope... Overall, very nice, and realistic to boot. Can't wait to see how you'll pull off the bolt-action! -Chris (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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Maybe Shiri can tell us if this young man is any competition for an Israeli soldier... Nice model, BTW. I have the weird feeling this one will catch negative feedback -- not so much for the building skills of its creator (which are obviously pretty (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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Very nice. I like the unique use of the knives/daggers as toes. I'd hate to be kicked by THAT bugger. Good job, as always. James (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey! If you are anti-gun (or anti-Super-Soaker for that matter), skip looking at this. However, it is for fun and the text on the page explains my take. (URL) Anchikoski randy@viclug.tzo.com (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build) !!
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WOW! that is terrific, dave. as always your presentation is excellent! how much time does a project like that usually take you? ..joseph g (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the slope pieces as well. Very nicely done! Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) is (...) "Recent domestic and Ukrainian hydrodynamic research has explored the physics of a phenomenon labeled supercavitation. Proper design can minimize the drag on a submerged projectile, yielding "supercavitation drag reduction," which (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmm...I know I have read a article on the whole idea of supercavitation (in relation to the USSR Rocket Torpedos) recently on the web...no idea where it is though. James (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I suppose, but wouldn't that be terribly inefficient? It would likely be simpler and cheaper to use a different type of weapon. And in the military, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder. ;^) ~M (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you! I can't express enough how cool I think it is that you are sharing the instructions with us. I love the Zaku, its by far one of my favorite mechs ever (although my personal fave iteration is the one from Gundam F-91... I can't seem (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) That is, unless they are futuristic bullets designed to supercavitate. Finding out what the principle of supercavitation is, is left as an exercise to the reader... ;-) Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Wow!.. I didn't know that I would find a mosaic this much realistic. Very very good job. You are not only a builder (like most of us including myself) but also an artist, too.. Selçuk (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Well Ben, in about a week (hopefully) you should see some instructions for the whole thing. I've got the pages for the head and the torso done already. This is such a cool model, I want everybody to be able to build one to put on their shelf. To (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Tom Reed <Merthyn1@webtv.net> wrote in message news:Fz9F0M.9GL@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) all (...) sharing (...) Thanks for the compliments. A lot of those transparent pieces came from trades with people that never thought they'd use the pieces (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) WoW! A Really Great Building! Wonderful use of the transparent pieces and great design! I am always blown away by the creative builders in this group! Great Job Brad! A really inspirational model! Makes me rethink all the transparent pieces (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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On Sat, 12 Aug 2000 14:48:11 -0600, Mladen Pejic wrote (in message <Fz75sB.HII@lugnet.com>): (...) Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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On Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:42:17 -0600, David Thomas Jr. wrote (in message <Fz7p58.6x5@lugnet.com>): (...) Woah! Impressive as ever, David. Keep it up! So when do we see some instructions for the joints? Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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*Jaw drops* Holy mother of god! That thing is, um... It is so awesome it... um... It... Well any who that thing is just amazing!! One more word: WOW!!!! (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:Fz8xCz.A00@lugnet.com... (...) towers (...) Thanks Rick, Somehow, a bit of Islamic influence seemed to sneak into this model even though I originally was not intending that. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi Brad, Very interesting use of Aquazone elements in your cathedral. The domed towers remind me of Islamic prayer towers. Very original (we need more original creations) and nicely balanced. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) The 'geometric incorrectness' (!) is also true for the driveshafts of course, as the wheels have a fixed distance between them even though the driveshafts change angle. This is not a problem as this design allows the springs to be mounted in (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes, I believe you about this. I tend to be too anal about the mechanics being geometrically correct myself, which can be a bit of a nuisance some times. It is a good thing to be able to loosen these principles some times since you can be much (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Hi, I've now posted pictures of the second building in Aqua-Metropolis. It's not quite as impressive as the cathedral, but man can't live by religion alone! Anyhow, this is the city hall building. I started it out trying to model St Marks Cathedral (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey, I wanna see additional features as well. :) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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The "features" in the message should be "pictures!" Sorry about that little typo! Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:Fz8Inq.Bsr@lugnet.com... (...) or (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Thanks Actually, I posted the original message to aquazone and build.arch (and build) because I thought it was appropriate. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) the (...) interiors. (...) Thanks I'm afraid that the interior will have to remain hidden in mystery. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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There seems to be a lot of interest in the Cathedral and there have been some requests for additional features. I have almost an entire roll of pictures that I can post. I'll choose 3 or 4 more of the best ones and post them in a week or two. Brad (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Whoa...nice.... This is supposed to be like the Zaku from 8th MS Team, right? How come you did not make Zaku's gun like they had em in most of the series? The gun that I am talking about is the one that goes underarm and has the magazine in a (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:Fz7o7G.27v@lugnet.com... (...) Hey thanks a lot! Its still coming along. Jon. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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*whispers* "why couldn't it be mine, why couldn't it be mine ....." *cry* LEGO Mechcommander: www.go.to/LegoMC (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) use of colors. And it's huge! I'd love to some pictures of the interiors. Thanks for sharing this. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) my, oh my! that is gorgeous!!! brad, this is such a wonderful unexpected combination of themes! your sensitivity to the french gothic style and the use of trans-blue octa-domes is astounding and inspirational! i've admired your models for a (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) That mecha is amazing! Egads, man! =) I like the shield thing and the breath mask tube things and the gun and.. and.. and.. EGADS! =) ~Nathan (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I cant stop thinking about how cool this is. This is the first time I have ever seen an aquazone model that was also mentioned on build.arch! (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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I.... Well, it's...... you see..... ..... HOLY CRAP, dude. ~Mark (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow. Jeez. That thing is, well, GOOD. I'll put it this way, I wouldn't want to run into that in a dark alley. The machine gun is what scares me. It looks so REAL. And the... the whole mecha is just !O¿O! I also like how you put the tubes (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! WOW! WOW! I can get my eyes off of those pictures; that thing is just so, so cool! Wicked left shoulder, and the chest, and the head, and the knee joint... AWESOME!!! It gives me a good start for building my own Zaku, an idea I've been toying (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks Mark! The cockpit entry isn't anything special, I don't know why you guys seem to like it so much. It just disappoints me that I work so hard to make my mecha seem original and use pieces in a new way... And people still just say things like (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi everyone! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything. Well, I finished up my latest mecha and you can see it at (URL) should give some credit to Karim Nassar for a couple features, the chain gun was inspired by one of his models. The (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi Mladen. I really like the cockpit entry. I've been toying with the idea of making something with a large central circular shape in the chest. You did a great job. ~Mark (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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By the way, I have been following your starship construction. It's really cool! I like all the projecting pieces. You've really enhanced it a lot since I saw it last. Keep on building! (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks I've always wanted to build a gothic cathedral, but I never had the slope pieces required until relatively recently. I've always been jealous of the few other LEGO cathedrals on the net. I wanted to do something different, and the aquazone (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:Fz7EtD.DFy@lugnet.com... (...) great how you've captured the look of the the architecture with elements that would not normally be used for something like this. Absolutely stunning. ~Jon -- (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Six! Wow! So that's how you built that thing. Impressive. Chef (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks for the compliments! Dan Simonson <Jedi101673@aol.com> wrote in message news:Fz7n2r.KJ5@lugnet.com... (...) I've (...) up (...) tallest (...) Aqua-Metropolis. (...) up (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Wow. That is on big structure. And wow.Wow. That's just cool. I never came up with the idea to make an underwater city. That's just one big cathedral though. Chef P.S. Wow. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Come to think of it I did. Chef (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks Dan! My "White Tiger" and "Maniac" mecha also have front opening hatches. (...) Didn't you already point this out about my "Maniac" (it also has exposed fuel tanks), but again, these tanks are reinforced, and also the infantry protects (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks for the compliments! My aquazone history is kind of interesting. I never bought a single aquazone set until last year. Then, just for fun, I got a 6199 (Hydro-crystalization station or something like that). However, I never used it to build (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) (Picks jaw up off floor after realizing how much aquazone you have...). WOW! You are the only person I know of who can make such wonderfull aquazone stuff. How many neptune discovery labs do you own? (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) (I rarely see mecha's that do that). The only dissadvantage is the exposed fuel tanks in back. A back attack could destroy those, and it would cripple or destroy the mecha. Overall it's good. Chef (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hi, I just finished posting photos of my Aquazone Cathedral. You can see the building here: (URL) follows the general floor-plan of French Gothic cathedral, although I've mixed in a bunch of other architectural motifs. Its quite large, taking up 6 (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) You are certainly correct about this, but as the travel of the suspension is relatively short, the effect is not a problem. The setup really is very smooth. By the way, I've changed the menu on the page now, and added some 'vintage' models (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks Greg! Yeah, I wanted it to have that military-tank feel and look. (...) LOL! No this is based on the bridge-dwelling-Troll variety. (...) (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) question, though. Where's the wild neon pink hair? Greg "Everyone who beholds me thinks I'm a psycho ranger" Majewski (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(URL) use of Space robot arm as ankle hinge, and shoulder-arm connections Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Jonathan Wilson wrote:> (...) Ah.. I missed that message before- I believe I understand how it was built now. The black plate on the bottom of the thinwall was throwing me... -chris (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, in this case, wider = more impressive. (...) I've decided to make the model 2 wheel drive because I want room for some interior details. Time to go work on the model :) --Bram Bram Lambrecht BXL34@po.cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Didnt you post before in this thread about the pinball machine, I remember you said that a spyrius tile was used for the face. (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) Your approach is certainly very interesting! Honestly, I didn't know what a DeDion axle was, but I do now. :-) The design is probably very efficient and low frictiony, like you say. And keeping the differential fixed makes the rest of the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Ah, yes! A custom made independent suspension, much like the one on 8448 or 8865. This approach will need no less than four universal joints. I think that it prevents the width of the vehicle from being narrow, so I've never used this approach (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) I hate to do this, but I'll do a DAT file when I get back from vacation in a week. It's late right now, and my brain won't let me use all the words and logic I'd need to explain it, and I leave in the morning. My apologies. It would indeed be (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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thanks for the comments yes, what you described is correct. the blades of the worm gear are angled acutely enough so that the up/down movement of the legs is not affected by the back/forth. with just one motor, you cant have too many axes of (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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Update on the rover: The rear end is complete, including the articulating section which is driven by a micromotor. I tested it by adding a couple big wheels to the front, and as long as the vehicle is moving forward, it turns quite nicely, thanks to (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Jun, this is a great model. Not only does it have good engineering, but also a pleasing appearance. Keep up the good work. -- Mark Haye, mark_haye(@)tivoli(.)com IBM TSM Server Development, Tucson, AZ jun yu <hpyu@aol.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) WAMALUG train show... barely compares to yours. Pics can be found in my brickshelf gallery. I've been planning on redoing mine now that I have loads of clear thinwalls. The Spamcake Diner has given me a lot on inspiration. Thanks! What part(s) (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm a bit of a Johnny come lately in this thread, but I did attempt something similar to this a wee while ago. The idea was to build a 6 wheel drive Moxy style articulated dump truck, the chassis for which sounds not dissimilar to your (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Da Diner needs a kids menu with the usual stuff and specials of liver and onions and beets for $50. mark (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) WOW! The details are fantastic, the text funny and the spamcake tasty! Your site reminds me a bit of those PBS specials that they do on eateries. They did one on diners a few years ago and I am sure the Spamcake diner would have fit right in. (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) Looks like it's got about an eight-fold safety factor... 8-) I was thinking larger, like the PNLTC one, including being "Double-wide". Of course this depends on the layout, which I'm going to play around with. Can you e-mail me the files for (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh, it's the butter-flavored movie theater oil dispenser! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) That's dark grey - think tool wheel.........oilcan ;-) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) (URL) graphic on the sign, btw. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) Dude. That pinball machine is awesome. Also the jukebox. Heck, the whole thing is (as my family would put it) pretty dang good. Where'd you get that black coffee pot in the jukebox scene? I've noticed that the Roast Log o' Spamcake is more (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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Hmmm, sounds like the menu with hover buttons is causing some problems. Try this direct link to the page. You won't get the menu frame to the left or the title frame to the top, but you'll be able to see the important stuff! You should be able to (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Loads fine in NS 4.73, but when I try to close the window, it crashes NS all together. --Karim (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Indeed really a great piece of highly detailed work, but the only thing missing is an outside picture of the finished building. Not all people know about the pictures in the brickshelf gallery under (URL) there even more pictures somewhere in (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) Works fine in my 4.72 Netscape. /Tobbe - (URL) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Hi Tom Your Diner is one of the most original Lego build-ups i've seen in a while, fantastic work, i will post your page in the german Forum for all to see, keep up the great work. Paul (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Hexapod
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(...) pictures, but I doubt if I could build one without instructions! If I understand correctly, the up-and-down power for the legs comes from the worm gear that is on the same axle that the legs pivot around, and so the power goes smoothly from (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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hello boys and girls this is a technic hexapod i actually finished a while ago but never got around to publishing. it runs on one motor and is no longer than a single technic beam. check it out and let me know what you think.... (URL) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Building Gundams
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(...) You could spray paint your bricks. I wouldn't do that, but if you want looks, it ought to work. (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Simply awesome is what I think! And I don't mean just the Diner, which, having seen it in person, is wonderful in its own right. Your Spamcake Diner page is an instant classic, Tom. Now, what I would like to see you do is to franchise out the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I can't say much cuz I'm packing for vacation now. But I will say that two 1x2 plate hinge pairs with fingers, two 5 long technic halfbeams and those funky 1x2 x 1x4 brackets largely make up the structure of the pinball machine; the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Building Gundams
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(...) Oct. (...) AAHHH...HHH!!!!!!! Im going to run around outside screaming Whoo hooo!! Greatness, thanks for sharing the info. Im gonna buy a bunch of blank tapes. I thought of something for your gundam, you kow the samurai gold peicesyou could (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ankles
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You can get all technic parts you gonna need in order to build the ankles from current sets - if you just purchase supplementary packs you even won't have to spend much money. LEGO Technic Set 8226 "Off Roader" is a good source too. (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Do you think you could provide info on how you made that cool pinball machine and that cool juke box? (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | The Spamcake Diner
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... now has its own webpage. Details can be seen at (URL) better picture of the completed model (that many of you have seen) is forthcoming. LMKWYT -Tom McD. when replying, when catering to a discerning crowd, bacon & cheese flavored frosting should (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build) !
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(...) I attached the wheels to the motor, and built most of the rear engine compartment, including exterior body and fiber-optic engine. The suspension is quite stiff. Thanks to a worm gear, the vehicle moves slowly but steadily. The fact that the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) 'Fraid not. (...) I'm buying a new collection just for this one mech :p Several things. 1) No, my model isn't perfectly like the LDRAW version, as I lack a few of the angle pieces. (Those stupid perfectly-curved 3x2 bricks - what set do they (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Nathan Falslev nfalslev@netscape.net Exploria Main Interface (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) ARGH! Drew, you're kidding, aren't you? :/ Are you sure you put together all sub-models as shown at the images? It is ESSENTIAL for the balance of the whole model (since it is really large) that you connect all parts at the right angle, and (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I built Primus BuS' Marauder. I'm finished with it down to the ankles. However, the supplied design does not hold the mech's weight - it falls over backwards when I try and stand it up. So, is there any way to do an extremely strong ankle for such a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Pepsi Machine
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(...) Thanks Shiri! Inspired by the adulation of my peers, I went on to make a vending (candy) machine proper: (URL) Elliott (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Bridget
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(...) Looked like some kinda' mutant man-machine thing. Other than that I liked it. Chef (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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