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Put me down for one Huw. Thanks! John Matthews Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:FDp5x9.n0E@lugnet.com... (...) draft, (...) order (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Wanted
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If anyone has any of the Adventures Tiles for sale or wants to trade them please contact me. I need a bunch more of these than I've been able to find.. Thanks Tamy (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | RE: Bug eyes, anyone?
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I measured mine (from the lunar rover), and I measure an angle of around 86 or 87 degrees (it's hard to make it accurate with only 1 unit to attach to). --- Dave Hylands Email: DHylands@creo.com 3700 Gilmore Way Principal Software Developer Tel: (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: New MOC:TGV in Orange
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(...) Do you have any pictures of your TGV2? (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: So few threads...
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(...) Actually, I got the number of threads just by counting the number of thread lines in my nntp client's "thread view". I'm assuming that Netscape Collabra defines the start of a thread as either a message which has no References: header, or a (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TLG 1998 Annual Report
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I thought the exact same thing when I read that passage! John Matthews Steve Bliss <blisses@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:376e6891.148232...net.com... (...) of (...) and (...) allow (...) a (...) to (...) multiple (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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E-mail addy Sorry I messed with my addy the other day while downloading some software.. didn't want all that spam mail.. and then I forgot to change it back.. it should be fixed as of this message now :) Sorry for anyone trying to reply to me.. at (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | FS: 1029 (possibly)
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Is anyone interested in buying a 1029? (URL) am able to get them from Norway, but to do so I have to pay by bank draft, at considerable cost. If there is sufficient interest, I'll order by bulk and split the cost of the draft across the sets bought. (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: So few threads...
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(...) Cool statistics, Jeremy! Say, how did you define "thread" there? Did you go by the existance of "References:" headers? Or did you also count a new thread each time the subject (minus the Re:) changed? How about when discussions migrate out of (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New MOC:TGV in Orange
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(...) I absolutely love the fact that you have designed a close coupler which does not use rubber bands. Excellent! I took notice of the Green Crocodile's principle when I built the coupler for my three-car monorail. (...) I look forward to seeing (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: WTB: 3x4 blue low-sloped bricks
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(...) OIC. Well, if you still need them when I come back in August, let me know, I have lots. Its too close to going-away time now, though. Kevin (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | RE: Jar Jar will probably be back
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I only have 5 of the cans(so far :), but what if you arrange them in numerical order. ie. I have cans 10 & 11 and if you have them in order they say "future may". I don't know what any of the other cans say but I would guess maybe "what the future (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) lot of gore. And I swear that when OWK slices DM in half, there is a brief flash of red on the screen - like a subliminal suggestion of blood spatter. Besides, doesn't the "Phantom Menace" refer to Senator Palpatine and his secret life? -- (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Thanks, Pat. That is a very interesting site. Lots of little factoids to see. :-) -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Anyone want to get together Saturday or Sunday?
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(...) We could do it next monday, or wait til after the 4th. I just wanted to put forth a single date and see what interest that created. I suspect people are starting to be busy with summer, so we may not get too many people at one time (so far (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | Re: Jar Jar will probably be back
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(...) You are so right. But there are still 15 unknown words. It could be: The <Phantom> Menace may <be> destroyed, but nearby lurks <a> new <some phrase indicating a danger to the future>. Steve (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: How old are these Legos?
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Hi Lee, Also, she has some larger gears with teeth on it, several about 3" its called BEWEGO in Holland its the runner up for Technic. A short cut for Moving LEGO, it could be MOVEGO, but ? The wheels are coulored, fi red, yellow and blue.Set number (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Parts buying help.
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To the wise HB builders, First can I us a poly-styrene cap of the same value instead of the polypro?? Can I use a 3.92 1% in place of the 3.83 1%, what will happen?? Can I use a -8 instead of a -12 or -10 32k memory chip?? Has anyone created (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: So few threads...
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(...) I'd suggest the messages/thread ratio suggests just the opposite: in low-ratio groups, threads tend to stay on-topic, while in long-thread groups, the conversations wander every which-way. Steve (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TLG 1998 Annual Report
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(...) I agree with what you say. I hate to see TLG sacrifice advanced sets, because some (even most) kids don't like them. If kids need simpler sets, make some of each. On model sets, replace (or enhance) the age range indicator with a "challenge (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Too much forshadowing
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(...) The IMDB lists Clive Revill as doing the voice. But I can't find any listing of who did the physical portrayal. The Emperor was physically present in TESB, wasn't he? -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Bug eyes, anyone?
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Can someone take a look at part 30209, the bracket used to hold the 4x4 faceted hemisphere? It's used in Insectoids to hold the eyes, but more recently in the Spaceport lunar rover. My copy is "bent" or angled, meaning that if I attach the 1X2 plate (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Reconstructing second hand LEGO sets
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(...) It's not exhaustive, from any point-of-view. I think James documented the sets he had, for the pieces he could put online. Awhile ago, I created a utility to reformat the data by set. It quickly became apparent there were pieces missing for (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Where are the World Cup Sets this time around?
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(...) You're right, Dave, that is too bad. OTOH, soccer is not a big sport in the US, and women's soccer is even less important (in regards to the popularity) than men's. Since the WWC1999 is in the US, not Europe, TLG wouldn't sell as many sets in (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: off- topic - Finally saw it - some thoughts
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(...) Steve, I think you should follow the form: De bIG BOmM -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Actual LEGO Star Wars news.
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(...) I think so. Next to/behind Watto in the stands? -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Classic Lego sets? (was Re: TLG 1998 Annual Report)
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(...) Classic sets are in the online catalog at (URL). They should be called 'FreeStyle Redux'. They seem to be the same pieces as FreeStyle, but with packaging featuring modern colors and no kooky creations. Steve (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Classic Lego sets? (was Re: TLG 1998 Annual Report)
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(...) That appears to be the 'new' line of basic sets. The numbering scheme is in the 42xx range (4215, 4217, 4222, etc), and the contents don't appear to be much different from other basic sets. James (URL) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Repost: 30360 Cylider 3 x 6 x 2 2/3 Horizontal w/ cutout (SW Engine)
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(...) I'm sorry, I couldn't read the end of your message. I think you've got the line-wrapping set too high. <gdr> Seriously, I think the name is fine (just fix the spelling). Just add some CATEGORY and KEYWORDS meta-tags: (...) 0 CATEGORY Cylinder (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Is this piece in LDraw
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(...) I've modeled the outside of the part, but the moving bit and the spring still need to be modeled. I posted the stationary part to cad.dat a while back, and I also used the part in my X-22A (You can get the MPD file, which contains the part, (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Classic Lego sets? (was Re: TLG 1998 Annual Report)
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(...) I zipped thru a TRU the other day, and saw something new. Sets marked as "Classic". I was in a bit of a hurry, so I did not have a chance to do a close examination. I saw two sets, a large box on the lower shelf, and a small one near the top. (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | L3P primitive substitution
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Lars, Is L3P supposed to substitute for the 2-4cyls.dat primitive? I just L3P'd the Minifig Longbow, and it looked great except for the 2-4cyls.dat which were turned into quads and really stood out. I'm using v1.1 if that helps. -John Van (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Reconstructing second hand LEGO sets
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(...) No, I don't believe it is exhaustive. And many numbers used (element numbers) have been changed. (...) Good question. James may have had a database, or maybe he just kept track in some simple way. I think Joshua did help him some with that (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Anyone want to get together Saturday or Sunday?
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I can come on thursday, but are you sure you don't want to wait a week or so? 3 days could be considered short notice. If you still want to do it, email me directions at jtbeerm@ibm.net Jimmy (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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| | [MOC] Baja Unlimited Class Truck
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Have a peek at (URL) for a look at my new Baja Truck. There are 3 60K images. Sorry about the big pictures, I couldn't get them to look decent compressed. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | [ANN] pbFORTH 1.0.5 for RCX
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Finally, I have got pbFORTH to where I can release it again. It now has: - A simple cooperative tasker - A marker word so you can erase things easily - Support for poweroff - High res (10msec) count down and stop timers - Various and sundry fixes (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
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| | Re: unofficial part:10025 Minifig Tool PushBroom
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(...) Yes, that sounds more likely. -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Is this piece in LDraw
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(...) No. That is not done yet. -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: MIT handy board or laptop..
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(...) That would be great if you could show me a 8086 or 286 that ran Linux. You can get Xenix (or could get Xenix) for 286 machines, but you probably can't write the low-level device drivers to run the I/O ports that you'll be custom building for (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Jar Jar will probably be back
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(...) ObSWnitpick: Lightsabres aren't hot, they excite the particles in the objects they are passing through, and cause the 'burn' effect differently. If lightsabres were hot enough to create the kind of heat needed to burn/cauterize the kind of (...) (27 years ago, 21-Jun-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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