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(...) That's like it ! Perfect for the legendary Crystal from Japan. (URL) Part way down the page. pete.w (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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One problem with communicating on the internet is that it is easy to take what people say out of context. No one has said anything bad about Crowkillers. They just wondered if the Ferrari was a joke he made up. If someone asked me if I was playing a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That scene rocks! I'm glad you put more pics on Brickshelf, because one picture doesn't do this scene justice. The details are amazing. The monorail terminal is a very nice touch. From the side you can also see the street light hanging from (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) I know Lego doesn't make those sensors. The first post in that thread though is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks! I'm not too crazy about modding Lego so I'll go with the pure version. (...) Right, I'd think you'd need a lead time of (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, it's an evolution thing. But if we're going for *actual* classic space sets, my first was: Space Shuttle ((URL) Which was always so lonely for one little spaceman, but confusing for there to be two steering wheels. I mean, that's just a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I don't have *computer* problems, all our computers work fine for all the other things I and the rest of my family want to do. I have a *software* problem with LDD, in that it has unreasonable system requirements, in my view. (...) I would (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Cool new stuff there. Now we just have to puzzle out how it comes together to be a ship... But whilst perusing your gallery, I happened upon one of your (URL) old ideas> that happened to be just what I needed for my current project! Even if it (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) BZZZZT Incorrect. You're not that much older than me. :P And that's not a Space set. Space didn't begin until 1979. -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow!! Larry with... er... computer problems. Something MUST be messed up. ;) I haven't tried installing the program on my computer, despite having a subscription to the master builders program. BTW, nice job on the display. I agree that (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) Yep. Only replace all the gray with new grays. Remove 90% of the parts. Remove all the greebles. Replace all antenna-ish elements with Star Wars cannons Replace Paradisa windows with the new SPUD windows from Alpha Team Whee! -Grand Admiral (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) You'll need more than a program, you'll need to make sensors of some sort, as sensors that detect magnets are not on offer from LEGO. Chris Phillips made some (reedswitch based, I think) sensors, and documented what he did. it requires some (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It looks like the current strategy is to open year-round stores with Pick-A-Brick in a few places rather than have kiosks in a lot of places. Yeah, it sucks for people in areas without a LEGO store, but maybe you'll get one next year. (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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Magnets, righto. How do I do that? I've spent most of today trying to put together a program for a pressure pad triggered setup, haven't had any sucess. Same with a light program. I don't have any idea how to use magnets. Do you have a program I (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Report on LEGO events at Philcon 2004
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The first annual LEGO Sub-Track at the (URL) Philcon> SF convention this past weekend was a great success. Only two AFOLs contributed, but dozens of attendees participated and at least five specifically requested a return next year. Events included (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, FTX)
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My first set was: (URL) I'm pretty sure my first Space set was: (URL) I think my favorite Space set is still: (URL) so big, it completely covers the landing plate! *eyes get all watery and sparkly* Dave (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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"Steve Bliss" <steve.bliss@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:I8tyrF.1vqr@lugnet.com... (...) mmm, needs lights! (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) yeah, it would give us a constant source of decent pieces in the new gray ;-) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) PCS in new grey... Hmmm... (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Ack! Don't give them any ideas! "Space Train", anyone? With trans-neon-yellowgreen tracks? (URL) trans-neon-yellowgreen tracks>> Steve (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Anyone have any tips on programming the crossing so it works (...) Yes, go with magnets! :) I put my programme in the RCX 3 times, each time changing the light sensor to a higher setting. It worked great the 1st time in a shopping mall, but our (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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