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In lugnet.cad, Jim DeVona wrote:
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Ah, Lugnet. Looks like I borked the image links. Let’s try that again.
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You may have borked the link, but your render is simply stunning. Well done, and
thanks for posting!
Did you use Bricksmith to create it?
JOHN
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In lugnet.cad, Jim DeVona wrote:
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Thought some of you might appreciate the instructions I posted for a simple
little starfighter model I built from two sets, the new Space Police “Raid
VPR” and the Star Wars “Separatist’s Shuttle”.
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Ah, Lugnet. Looks like I borked the image links. Let’s try that again.
Here’s the model, including links to the instruction images:
And here’s the first page of the instructions themselves:
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Thought some of you might appreciate the instructions I posted for a simple
little starfighter model I built from two sets, the new Space Police “Raid VPR”
and the Star Wars “Separatist’s Shuttle”.
Here’s the model, including links to the instruction images:
And here’s the first page of the instructions themselves:
Hope you enjoy.
Jim
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Hello,
it’s been quite a while since my last post. I’ve been busy...
Find details here.
More pics are already on brickshelf.
PLMKWYT
Marco
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In lugnet.cad, Dave Schuler wrote:
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One question, though, because either my monitor or my eyes lack the
resolution to tell for sure: is the booklet staple-bound like “real”
instructions? That is, is it a bunch of sheets folded in half together and
stapled on the crease? If so, that’s ideal.
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Yes, the binding is stapled. Lulu offers a few differing binding options
(stapled, plastic coil, paperback-like “perfect” binding, etc.), but stapled is
the only option available for a minimal number of pages (22, in this case). I
was worried that it would be too rigid, but it easily lies open to any page. The
front and back covers are a heavier weight paper.
Jim
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In lugnet.cad, Jim DeVona wrote:
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Hi!
I recently used Lulu.com to publish
LPub instructions for a
model I created
a few months ago. I have determined that I need to use higher resolution
rendering settings and possibly avoid gradient backgrounds for optimal
results with this printing solution, but in general I am extremely pleased
with the results.
It makes me giddy to hold a glossy printed booklet of instructions for my own
model. Other photos of the booklet may be seen
here.
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Very cool--I love it! To be honest, it would never have occurred to me to use
Lulu; I got as far as “I should try Kinkos,” and that’s where I sort of stalled.
I have to say that the end results look amazingly professional and high-quality.
Color me envious!
One question, though, because either my monitor or my eyes lack the resolution
to tell for sure: is the booklet staple-bound like “real” instructions? That
is, is it a bunch of sheets folded in half together and stapled on the crease?
If so, that’s ideal.
Again, very cool. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for making it absolutely
imperative that I try to achieve something similar!
Dave!
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Hi!
I recently used Lulu.com to publish
LPub instructions for a
model I created a
few months ago. I have determined that I need to use higher resolution rendering
settings and possibly avoid gradient backgrounds for optimal results with this
printing solution, but in general I am extremely pleased with the results.
It makes me giddy to hold a glossy printed booklet of instructions for my own
model. Other photos of the booklet may be seen
here.
Jim
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Hi all,
A few years ago I found some cute models of birds by MisaQa on Brickshelf.
If kind of "fell in love" with them and started creating LDraw files for some of
them. I am now creating full building instructions and will be putting them on
my website. Right now there are 5 swans and 1 ostrich on it and the rest will
follow in the upcomming weeks. The page is in Dutch. However I think it is
readable and understandable for non-Dutch speakers.
It features downloads for LDraw files, PDF instruction sheets and renders.
Here's the link: http://www.binarybricks.nl/voorbeelden/misaqabirds/
Enjoy!
Jaco
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In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Bram Lambrecht wrote:
> I'm helping my parents clear out the attic. I've got most of my old instructions
> for the sets here, excluding anything after 2004:
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/mlist.cgi?m=262
>
> Some are missing, torn, or folded, but in general they're in good shape.
> Total weight is about 37.5 lbs, so shipping will be about $40. Email me your
> best offer!
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> No partial sales...it's all or nothing.
Sold, thanks!
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I'm helping my parents clear out the attic. I've got most of my old instructions
for the sets here, excluding anything after 2004:
http://guide.lugnet.com/set/mlist.cgi?m=262
Some are missing, torn, or folded, but in general they're in good shape.
Total weight is about 37.5 lbs, so shipping will be about $40. Email me your
best offer!
No partial sales...it's all or nothing.
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Maybe the time of year has something to do with it, but I must confess to have
been moved by the generosity of a few talented builders lately. Seperately,
we’ve seen Eric Sophie,
Tim Gould and
Mark Neumann sharing not only
their MOCs, but also instructions to their MOCs with the community.
Over the years, we’ve seen all sorts of claims, conflict and general angst about
intellectual property in MOCs, using other people’s ideas, failing to credit
other people and so on, but in the last month we’ve had three people I regard as
great builders openly sharing their work. Not selling it, not offering its use
on some limited basis, not requiring credit: just sharing, and encouraging
people to build.
So, kudos to Eric, Tim and Mark for their actions, and wishing everyone the best
for the season.
Richie Dulin
CO Legeaux
Please consider your FUT if replying.
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In lugnet.inst, Marco Tagliaferri wrote:
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Eric Sophie wrote:
Hello Eric,
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Easy to build give it a try!
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You are right, it is easy. I had it already built, when
the instructions
got
moderated. But the instructions showed me where I failed in copying.
They are
really well done.
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I figured you may need to see the connections in the chest, but everything
looked fine when I first saw your initial post. I was so excited!
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I’m missing the helmet and the visor so I made up my own head...
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I still have to look up what colors the helmuts came in. I have a black one I
may use for a L/BLK/T. (lol, sorry the name is not very imaginative)
ha ha, the alternate head design is so cute, lol!
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The two pics are both not very good. Had to use flash light as it gets night
before 5 pm now.
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Same here in the Eastern part of the USA, The photos for the instructions were
started during the day.
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I will take better ones soon. When I have some good pictures I’ll send you
one for the gallery.
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That looks great in red! Ahh I see you made use of the 1x4 Technic Brick in the
back to mount a small rocket pack? Or maybe some L-plates?
I like your choice of slopes, they give the LRT a more polished look than the
classic ones I used. Very well done!
Thank you!
You are quite welcome, a small project like this was fun to share.
Eric Sophie
Legomaster
Biomechanical Bricks
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Eric Sophie wrote:
Hello Eric,
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Easy to build give it a try!
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You are right, it is easy. I had it already built, when
the instructions got
moderated. But the instructions showed me where I failed in copying. They are
really well done.
I’m missing the helmet and the visor so I made up my own head...
The two pics are both not very good. Had to use flash light as it gets night
before 5 pm now.
I will take better ones soon. When I have some good pictures I’ll send you one
for the gallery.
It really was fun!
Thank you
Marco
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The Litttle Blue Thing
- Building Instructions
Make your own and send a picture to mylegomaster at aol
dot com and I will add your version to the LBT-by-YOU gallery.
Easy to build give it a try!
If any one from the CAD community would like to render these instructions, that
would be great! Drop me a line!
Eric Sophie
Legomaster
Biomechanical Bricks
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Another update to my LEGO instructions cross-reference, find them
here.
Highlights include:
Factory:
Custom Car Garage
Star Wars:
Death Star
Power Functions:
Wind Generator
Oh, and
Taj Mahal
And a few other goodies ;)
Added: 15
Updated: 36
Deleted: 0
Thanks for corrections to:
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RAILBRICKS is now accepting instructions submissions for inclusion on the
RAILBRICKS
website.
We hope to eventually provide the largest repository of train related LEGO build
instructions available for free on the web. Each submission will be evaluated
for clarity and buildability, then judged on its merit. Those submissions that
earn the RAILBRICKS seal of approval will be posted on the website. We will also
provide a forum for you the user to comment on and discuss each model on several
dimensions: difficulty, buildability, rare parts, and overall “wow”.
Submission of instructions does not guarantee inclusion on the site. Priority
will be given to complete instructions in .pdf and .html format. LDraw files may
be accepted at our discretion, but they generally will not be converted to
instructions and LDraw files will be given a lower priority on the site. We
cannot accept files in any other format.
You may also link to your brickshelf or other gallery of instruction images. We
will convert these into .pdf files for inclusion on RAILBRICKS.
The categories include:
Diesel locomotives
Steam locomotives
Passenger cars
Freight cars
Maintenance of Way (MOW)
Trackside (Structures, signals, etc.)
Components (e.g., a door, window, wheel truck, etc. design)
To submit a set of instructions, simply log into your RAILBRICKS account. If you
do not have an account, click on the home page and register a new account. Once
logged in, browse to the Build Instructions Section of the website and click the
submit button.
As well as the instructions from recent issues of RAILBRICKS magazine, we’ve
recently added some instructions created by Didier Enjary of models from various
builders, including Tim Gould, Alban Nanty, Philippe Label, and Pascal Breard.
-Jeramy Spurgeon
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In lugnet.inst, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
> In lugnet.inst, Thomas Main wrote:
>
> > What does the illustration on page 3 mean?
> >
> > http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/4511982.pdf
> >
> > Don't build this set in the grass? It looks weird to me...
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>
> Be it carpet, grass, or a bad haircut on a big headed friend... I find this pic
> so laughable and insulting to the target audience. My own kids rolled their eyes
> at this one and called "lame".
>
> The pic that shows kids not to dump out all the packages of bricks at once is
> also just as lame.
I have a suspicion that this might be to make up for the appalling colouring of
the instructions. It's easier to match dark bleys and blacks to the instructions
if they're in piles.
--snip--
> Janey "I refuse to colour within the lines, Red Brick"
>
> Steps down from soap box before I go into my "girl" set rant as well.
Tim
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In lugnet.inst, Thomas Main wrote:
> What does the illustration on page 3 mean?
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> http://assets.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/4511982.pdf
>
> Don't build this set in the grass? It looks weird to me...
Be it carpet, grass, or a bad haircut on a big headed friend... I find this pic
so laughable and insulting to the target audience. My own kids rolled their eyes
at this one and called "lame".
The pic that shows kids not to dump out all the packages of bricks at once is
also just as lame.
I truly believe from my long time experience dealing with many children, that
they can manage to build successfully without "advice" like this. Seems fairly
backwards to lose things like the old axle length diagram which actually made
sense and start colour coding things (pins, axles, gears) to make it clearer
while adding pointless pics like this.
Frankly, not only Lego, but so many companies have gone too far on "advice" or
"rules" for the product they sell.
This speaks to a larger problem of society, like warnings on coffee cups that
say "hot", or warning on baby seats that say "do not place child in seat on or
IN washer or dryer"... serious???? What do you think the Rice Krispies are made
of? Corn? I think we have let the pendulum swing way too far... we are filling
too much space with irrelevant and worthless "warnings" that quickly desensitize
us from the true hazards in life.
Three cheers for "The Process of Natural Selection"!!!
If you have to tell kids where to build with their toys, maybe there should be a
whole page of pics showing them to eat a full breakfast before trying to do such
a "complicated" task such as building, or making sure they look both ways before
crossing the street after buying said set before taking it home to build. Why
dont you just tell the kids that this set is only for a CLAB (Certified Lego
Approved Builder) to put together while kids watch???
Seriously? Where do you draw the line???
Come on Lego, lets raise some expectations and have some faith in the next
generation. For those of you that are convinced that kids are too lazy, too
placated, or too numb to learn, you need to remember if you treat a child as a
moron, he will fail. If you treat them with intelligence and have expectations
for success he will more often than not act accordingly and rise to the
challenge.
This little rant was brought to you today by the letters C L U and E, and the
number 1, backed by the educational advocate that resides deep inside of me.
Im tired of the self-centred mentality of ridged adults that believe children
have no clue, skills, drive or suffer from a lack of an attention span. It is
just an unfair assessment of them, and gives no credit to the things they all
can to better than we could at their age. Do they fail in some areas,
absolutely, but society is measuring them with an outdated and nostalgic metre
(yard) stick that does not apply to today's world.
Janey "I refuse to colour within the lines, Red Brick"
Steps down from soap box before I go into my "girl" set rant as well.
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