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David Simmons <xenobuzz@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:H8F8wC.K7y@lugnet.com... the first (...) I (...) my (...) I'll (...) My collection numbers just over 167,000 pieces, and the parts stash takes up a similar amount of space. But then my (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.general)
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(...) get the Tie Mini as it was only available to US residents, and I'm not paying $30 US, or $50-$60 AU after postage and whatnot to buy it on EBay. haven't seen it on any magazines/comics either, but this is another issue entirely) What I wanted (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) In a way Jennifer I agree with you. except I never get around to applying them... (...) I actually prefer printed pieces. Stickers are better for blocks and larger pieces whereas printing is far better for tiles and slopes. it's not a golden, (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Need help to guesstimate the size of my collection!
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In lugnet.general, David Simmons writes: ... (...) ... David, I have no idea how to guess with any accuracy, but I agree, 500,000 is probably way over the mark. One metric I would ask for is: how many full blue tubs worth of LEGO do you think you (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.general)
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Every time I see military models and minifigs, I can't help but think to myself, "these sure are the happiest little soldiers I have ever seen." Great work and the detail is wonderful. Steven ===== Steven B. Combs (URL) Member #414 ___...___ Do you (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I've seen models of these coaches in Marklin catalogs, and your Brick-rendered versions are beautiful! Green sure goes a long way toward capturing that classic 'old-fashioned' look and feel. Do the models track well? -Harvey (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) pod (...) I like the models and the parts used to make them and I think they are very well realized for their size. I just don't like the new films at all so the models don't have give nearly as much of a warm, fuzzy memory as say, the (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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ANY town sets are better than NO town sets! Anyhow, I really like the futuristic look of the Police HQ and train station. I can't wait for these to hit BrickLink so I can buy up all those 4x4x6 trans-dark-gray curved panels! "Michael Arrighi" (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.town)
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(...) OK now I'm less hooked on it. :P The common bottleneck and problem seems to be communicating with the RCX. Here's an idea: Celphone Handsfree Jack -> 1200 or 2400 baud Modem -> LEGO serial IR tower -> RCX Would this work, if the link was (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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Yeah, yeah yeah. :D (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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That IS interesting. I don't intend building a robot out of plywood and buying controller boards, that's no challenge :P But it would be nice to adapt the serial link to the RCX and see what, if anything you could do with it! <Waits for Steve to (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Now there are TV remotes that are computer controlled, so we don't even have to move our opposable thumb? Technology strides ever forward :PPP How would you get the TV remote control to talk to BrickOS or the RCX software though? (...) I don't (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: hose piece in set 7146
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OK, the files for the 12L hose are on the Parts Tracker. Start at (URL) to get the main file, it references the subfiles. This brings up a point (which has probably been brought up before): is there a better way to number part subfiles (like x757, (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) The limitation on the train controller is the wall wart - not the controller itself. There was discussion on this in .trains a while back. Someone built a tranformer box with about 3A output IIRC, and ran several trains with it through an (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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The building a bit fragile but is easy to transport, I'm building 4 more with one wing having a door in it that will all be connecting to one middle. Thank you, Evan Riskedahl (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.town)
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Before I blindly go in and screw something up because of lack of electronics knowledge, has anybody already tackled this feat? I assume its very easy with a couple of diodes (maybe too easy) to isolate the batteries from the dc input, but I have (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hey all, If the stars are in their proper alignment, I may be profiled on the show "Ultimate Collectors" for Home & Garden Television! I have a phone interview possibly tomorrow, after which my interviewer will pitch her story to the company. If her (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.general)
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Ah, well.. there is always something to complain about. I think the mini's are great all around. Really neat representations of the vehicles. Nice parts packs Cheap price (they do good on a per set basis, and a per part basis, really) I give them (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: OT: Elevator Machine Room
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(...) I don't think that's unusual for this group. I myself am incredibly interested in how everything and anything works. I have: -Requested a detailed tour of a Maaco to see how my car would be fixed and repainted at Chris' brother's shop. -Asked (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Bill. I won't be at BW03, due to a baby on the way. However, I think some SEALUGgers are going to try to send some stuff down. I think the LJ would probably make the trip best out of what I have built. (...) Like I said, "it's a lego (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.build)
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