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  The geometry of minifigs
 
At what angle and point do the arm/shoulder of the minifig connect to the torso? What is the angle and offset of the bend of the minifig arm and what is the angle of the hand with respect to the pin which connects it to the arm? I don't see how (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
 
I had purchased as many of the <set:3033> from a $5 off sale about a month ago and ended up with as many as I thought I could afford, but still wanting more. Last night, I got a call from the manager of one of the local Toys 'R' Us stores and he had (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Russian T34/85 Tank
 
You are right, getting the angles of turrets is very difficult. The Tiger1 was relatively easy compared to the T34/85. I think this version is around the 6th rendition I attempted and I am still not completely happy with it, but it is close enough (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Will RCX work on PowerBook G3?
 
I actually purchased a Mac serial/USB to 9-pin serial converter, unfortunately, all of the ports I have are not for a printer or a modem, which the software seems to be very picky about. My one serial port is for S-Video out and the USB ports aren't (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: KBKids.com Sale
 
(...) bite on (...) deals (...) I just checked KBKids and it appears they are all out of the Model Team Bigfoots. When I did the Model Team search the only Model team set that came up was the Red Fury. Jeff (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)  
 
  Re: How do I...
 
(...) The way I handle stubborn pins of all types is with <part:3959>. Stick the long part of the handle in the pin and *usually* the pin will come out with it. After that you can just use an axle to drive the other pin out of the piston housing. (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Microfig Creations and Karim Nassar's Pallas Spaceworks
 
I always have enjoyed modeling in both scales. After finishing my largest microfig ship to date (DS-4, (URL) I got started doing a bunch of minifig scale blacktron stuff. I'll probably do another large microfig scale ship afterwards. To tell you the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.space)  
 
  Re: Another Point to Ponder ...
 
(...) Argh! Little bastards. (...) I can actually answer this one for you, Shaun, because I asked Mike the same question (I wanted a SpaceHero in my Mech :D). Basically, anyone can start the game driving a vehicle (like my MEDIC! HA HA!) but only a (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming)
 
  Re: Gathering of the Wise (was Re: possible translations)
 
(...) No, as long as they behave and don't leave tomb dust and rotting-flesh messes on the carpet, liches are fine. 8) After all, they probably attended the Gathering when they were alive, why let death slow you down? (...) "The Gathering of the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
 
  Re: What is it about the brick that has us hooked?
 
you are sooo right, I too felt and still feel like an idiot by loving Lego at 31 years old!!! Admittedly I started buying it initially for my son, but on reflection it was mainly because I wanted him to take it up because it used to be my favourite (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.general)  
 
  Re: half timbered houses are online
 
(...) you'd be using those timbered castle pieces that seem to be so hard to find, but I'm really glad that you were able to do such a good job with just plain old bricks! I *like* it! My favories were #4 and #5. For those of you who are not (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.build)  
 
  [MN] 80 Parts Lots posted to eBay
 
I've just posted about 80 new parts lots to eBay. Parts are from my recent purchases of Mos Espa Podrace and Night Lord's Castle sets. They can be found at: (URL) Lego - 100 Purple 1x2 grille Tiles No Bids Yet [MN] Lego - 100 Purple 1x2 Grille Tiles (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)  
 
  source for black train roof pieces
 
Is there a current or recent set that has the Slope Brick 45 2x6x2/3 (ldraw #2875) train roof pieces in black, ala Metroliner? I found a couple in something I just parted out, but didn't note which set it was. (Doh!) If this is already addressed in (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Another Point to Ponder ...
 
(...) the (...) Great minds think alike! I created on of these mosquito buggers yesterday and was thinking "man what if I could have a SpaceHero fly this instead of just a little old pilot. Not to mention the fact I wanted the SpaceHero carrying a (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.gaming)
 
  RE: FOTW on Blue Tubs from TRU!
 
Hi, How do you sort them? by both color and size I assume. Any thoughts about making a shake grate, or whatever they call the wood frames with wire mesh or screen stretched across to sift dirt, fossils, etc. This would at least sort FAST by size, (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  eBay: Lego from year 1974
 
Three old sets sealed and in perfect conditions: (URL) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Re: KBKids.com Sale
 
(...) sale, (...) And don't forget to use the FREIND4 coupon code. It doesn't look like there's a limit to the number of times you may use it either... -Adam (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.shopping)  
 
  Re: Gathering of the Wise (was Re: possible translations)
 
(...) I have a number of mages who are affixing their "Hello, my name is:" badges to their robes and deciding whether they should attend the "Care and Feeding of Familiars for Maximum Mana Potential" symposium or to hit the convention floor and see (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.castle.org.cw)
 
  Re: source for black train roof pieces
 
(...) 4559 has this in good quantities, and it's "recent". This is a Joshua Delahunty question. ++Lar (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 5071 - What's it worth?
 
(...) currently (...) realistic (...) in (...) Are these different to those in the US 901 / EU 107 motor set? Chris (26 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal)

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