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Hello everybody, I'm new here. This is my first post. I started building Mecha about 9 month ago and the 22nd is the first that goes to public. It's named Primech because it's the first one that actually got a name. (2 URLs) The arms are inspired by (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: surrender, you're surrounded!
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(snip) Bottom line--it's a matter of opinion. One opinion is okay with the color change, the other is not. This sounds like a debate that ranks up there with politics and abortion. The German AFOL community has been most vocal about this, and (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.color)
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| | New Ride to Open This Spring
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Found this article in the San Diego Union-Tribune (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Bricksaic version 0.1.0
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(...) I ran into this too while betatesting. If you were using, for example, MLCad, it might be a problem with the color definitions that MLCad is aware of. Bricksiac is getting its color info from the ldconfig.ldr file in the install dir, I think. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Latest Train Show Invite
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(...) Whether we do this particular show are not, we definitely need to get the layout together at least one more time before NMRA. (...) I'm willing to pass more to you or anyone else that would like to add to my part of the layout. It will be a (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Post something 2 Castle!
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(...) I think that's basicly what's happened. Most of the forum "noise" is over there. If you ask my opinion, the KK2 debate is a bit over-done there. Too many people take exception to the criticisms of the negative product concerns from the first (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Latest Train Show Invite
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(...) I think this is a good way to get the time to integrate the layout before NMRA. Since we can't as well set this up anywhere privately, we might as well use it as an opportunity to work out issues between project members. (...) I'm fine with (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Dillution of trade name
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Hello! (...) Oh, people (kids, parents, non-AFOLs) are using "legos" all the time around here. It simply is shorter for "LEGO bricks" and everybody still knows exactly what this term ("legos") is referring to. As long as it's not used in official (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Final Official Statement - Maersk Second Run
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<snippage> (...) A nice, calm voice of reason. I agree Scott. Pieces is Pieces whatever the color. Ben M. (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Is 1:40 minifig scale? (was Project YAMATO)
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(...) I agree with previous posts that the variability of minifigs, not to mention their dispropotion nature means that a number of scales are possible. However, for me personally Minifig scale is not really 40:1. I have been doing a lot of work (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Bricksaic version 0.1.0
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(...) Download went great. (...) First, of all, I would like to say that I think this program is awesome. I have never done a mosiac but I was able to have a parts list in about 2 minutes. Very user friendly. I did find a few possible problems, but (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Archangel Preview
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Hi All- Just a little preview to what I've been doing lately. (URL) Archangel on Brickshelf> (URL) Archangel on MOCPages> That's one of three new models that will be photographed and edited and posted sooner or later. L8rs Ryan (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Statues
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Hello! After I already came up with "Armor's Arrow Hitting its Target": (URL) me, I'm a link!>>, I now was inspired by some talk on Classic-Castle.com to modify these statues like this: (URL) me, I'm a link!>> It's Diana (or Artemis), the goddess of (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX) !!
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| | Re: MOC 8436: Cranetruck
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I'm pretty sure that soon you'll find a black, unmarked vehicle at your doorstep, from where two men in suits will emerge to ask you to join the Lego development group. Failure to comply will result in a direct assasination, since we all know (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC 8436: Cranetruck
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(...) Ughh... you're killing me here... I just got 8436 for Christmas... I want to build this... I need instructions... argh... I don't have your skills... I just want to recreate yours... Allow me to vent... When I was a kid the only frustrating (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Is there someone interested in making icons for me
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Hello, I'am working on LD4DModeler V2 (see (URL) i want to make it better in every aspect over V1 am looking for some artist who is willing to make some (mostly) 16x16 pixel icons for me. I think people who used V1 know why I rather don't do it (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Latest Train Show Invite
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(...) It's tight, but I don't think it's too tight for me to complete what I want to get done. (...) > (...) I think I would prefer a two day show, but if we setup early Saturday, we can play with the layout until they kick us out. Then play some (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Dillution of trade name
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Calling "lego" "legos" must be an american thing; I have never heard it used in the UK. Interestingly, searching loc.uk for "legos" got hits for "lego's". Scott A (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Conveyor Belts?
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news-gateway@lugnet.com wrote on 01/28/2005 08:06:12 AM: (...) the (...) pushes (...) seems (...) Tim Massey (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: MOC 8436: Cranetruck
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(...) (snip) (...) Wow! Superb model, and great presentation, your photography technique is very good. of course the most impressive bit is that you did it all with 8436. Wouldn't it be great if LEGO started making fan created alternate model (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Modifying set 5600 (RC Racer)
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I just picked up a used set 5600 (Radio Control Racer), thinking that I would take the wheels off, put a gearbox in to gear it down, and add some treads or fat tires, making a more tank-like vehicle my young son would be able to control. Sadly, I (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Sending Commands to Spybot from RCX - Question from a Beginner to Comm area.
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Hi All, I am planning to send some commands to spybot via RCX 2.0 unit. My Whole plan is control “spybot” using RCX unit. To have a basic understanding of the communication, I used the sample posted my Mark Riley 19 Aug 2002. In RCX I used (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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| | Re: MOC 8436: Cranetruck
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(...) That is really, really good - it has the essence/spirit of the real thing. It makes me want to break open the 8436 I have and build your model. Jennifer (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Using Jennifer Clark's idea
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Thanks for the namecheck Nathan, I'm looking forward to seeing this model when you have completed it. I got the idea for the concentric drive in the small excavator from Issac Merkle, who had used a differential for this on a robot arm. TJ then (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: novità Star Wars
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Bellissimi set davvero! :-) Speriamo che sia bello anche il film! ;-) Peccato dover aspettare ancora molti mesi, e pensare che in Inghilterra il set secondo me piu' bello, ARC-170 Starfighter (7259), e' gia' uscito, in grandissimo anticipo sul film! (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Latest Train Show Invite
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G'Day I am available Saturday and Sunday, lemme know what we decide. Cheers Oliver Play Well! "David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:IB0EAt.1K38@lugnet.com... (...) <snip> (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | MOC 8436: Cranetruck
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Being inspired by the 4100 cranetruck, I decided to build another one a bit more challenging. So I transformed the 8436 truck into another cranetruck: (URL) It has many functions like pneumatic boom and stands, rotating cabin and ofcourse steering. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Conveyor Belts?
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(...) The system you're wanting to use can work just fine. My train loader uses a bunch of chain links with about ten conveyor belt links. Each conveyor link has a 1x4 tile on it (a 1x4 plate could be used). (URL) think all the lifts that I've seen (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Final Official Statement - Maersk Second Run
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(...) Me too. Not because I thought it was real, but because I wanted to see if Mark had managed to arrange something(1) (or find something) that somehow fit. I thought it was a great joke. 1 - in FTX, the link displayed isn't necessarily the link (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.fun.holiday, FTX)
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| | Re: New BNSF logo available for download*
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(...) John, I dislike the color shade you used in your logo(1), although I agree with it completely. I think the new "lightning bolt" logo should be called a "wedge"... Scott Lyttle (1) JOKE!!! (21 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Final Official Statement - Maersk Second Run
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(snip) (...) If you don't want it, I'll take that bluish gray brick off your hands... Parts is parts, so long as it says "LEGO" on the top of the studs... Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Dillution of trade name
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(...) I have also noticed this in some of the Atlanta-area Wal-Mart stores. Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Final Official Statement - Maersk Second Run
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(snip) Way to hijack the thread...now go make your own. (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.fun.holiday, FTX)
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| | Re: Incorrect Links on SW Sidebar
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(...) Kevin, You're completely right. I'm not a huge SW fan (especially since ep 1), so I'm not as interested in SW as many of the folks. I was just echoing many of the sentiments I've heard over a period of time. Much like Eric Sophie sticks to his (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.starwars)
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| | Help me get rid of some of my inventory!
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(URL) need to get a new fride/freezer as our old Simpson Tuckerbox model blew it's motor and our current fridge is also overdue for replacement anyway. So, if you think you can make either or both of the special offers on the link at the top of this (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: My Castle Project latest
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Thanks Jon, that means a lot to me coming from you as it was my minifigs jelousy of your minifigs houses that pursuaded me to build a lot of the stuff I have in the first place :) Thanks (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: An alternative open letter to the CEO of the LEGO Company
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(...) This is a very serious allegation. Please explain which reasons given by TLG have been debunked as fluff or outright lies. (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: My Castle Project latest
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Thanks Jason. The houses I've been boilding for a long time ever since first stealing .. err I mean being inspired by Jon Furmans creations. So each one tends to be a variation (and hopefully an improvement) of the last, then stick them nice and (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: My Castle Project latest
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Thanks Jojo. Assuming I guess correclty what you mean by "enhanced set style", thats what I was after. I want it to have similar selective compression to a LEGO set. So even though its larger than a official set, the official sets wont look out of (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Running Mindstorms 1.5 on XP
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Hi. I've been searching the net and lugnet to try and find a solution to a problem I have, but I've come up short. I really hope somebody on this group can be of assistance. When I try to install my Mindstorms 1.5 cd on my computer running XP, I'm (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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