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  Re: Group MOC Study - Pirate Gunboat
 
(...) I quite like the shape of this MOC (I'll state that I do like the bend in the front), and especially the shaping underneath. The gun is good looking, and the MOC overall does a great job of forming an interesting shape without being too parts (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: FLL not allowing NQC; Mindscript is allowed
 
(...) Is there a good reason to allow MindScript and not NQC? No. With MindScript and LASM you can do anything you can do with NQC. But there are *very* few experienced MindScript programmers out there to teach the language to FLL team members. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: FLL not allowing NQC
 
John, I'm involved in FLL up here in Minnesota. For the last couple of years we have been running a High School FLL pilot program. The high school kids run the same competition as the younger kids, but they have fewer restrictions. You can have 2 (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Space casino Columbia
 
(...) Ouch, that play on words is almost painful. Seriously though, thanks for your comments. The details and characters were indeed fun, though some of the construction became very unwieldy. I'm glad to have posted it, at any rate. Kenn (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Things that are hard to do with LDraw and building instructions
 
(...) Yes. I realized after I wrote the above that MLCad GROUPS are a good way of naming, since they already exist. Even simply being able to remove all parts in a group from the model would be sufficient. Then you could add a new part or parts to (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Space casino Columbia
 
(...) Thanks for the praise. I think the characters were as much fun - or more - than the ship itself. Kenn (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Space casino Columbia
 
(...) Hi, Thanks for the comments. It's nice to hear constructive criticism. I think that you are right about some details like the above separating a good MOC from a masterpiece. Some of these I was aware of (if I'd been willing to put in the time, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space)
 
  Looking for Brickshelf members
 
What is a good way to contact Brickshelf members? I like to digitize (ldraw/povray) other people's work, and sometimes that requires asking for more detailed pictures. I'm posting this here because I don't really know anyone in other newsgroups or (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space)
 
  Re: What if.....
 
(...) Did you see my most recent update to the part? I added 11 holes and opened the end. At first I opened the whole end. Then I thought well there is only 4 studs of usable space on the end any way. So I made a 4 stud opening. (URL) picture. Dave (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Jake, any news on the "locked" list?
 
(...) Yes, I'd also like to know which are the 52 colours that have come out of the consolidation process, so that I can sort discontinued colours separately. If possible Jake, please would you post a colour chart showing the 52 surviving colours (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego)
 
  Re: Dragon by Sealug member
 
(...) Hey Bruce, Sorry I never really saw this post!!! I can shoot a bunch for you and I'll post them at Brickshelf. I am planning on dismantling this soon and replacing all the click joints with new ones, I used the ones strictly from the Super (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.castle, FTX)
 
  Re: Please critique my truss designs
 
(...) snip It looks good to me too. I've had good success with diagonals connected to the studs on the outsides of the beams. One example: (URL) I imagine that your design, with the diagonals "sandwiched" in their connection, might perform okay. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: Group MOC Study - Pirate Gunboat
 
(...) JP, I hadn't heard about the "Group MOC Study", but I think it's an excellent idea. I like your interpretation. Nice work on the landing gear and squezing the figs inside. I can't say I'm super keen on the bend in the front, but I don't really (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) A simple (and admittedly single item) look at the Bricklink price guide shows , for the last 6 months, the following sales: 2x4 Dark Bluish Gray ---...--- Times Sold: 38 Total Qty: 283 Min Price: $0.03 Avg Price: $0.12 Qty Avg Price: $0.12 Max (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Teknomeka Instructions
 
(...) Unbelievable! Your gundams really blew my socks off when I first started looking around Lugnet...I remember examining your joint tech for gundams 01 and 02, always wondering how everything fit together... Now I have the opportunity to see (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: My First Post, and it's a biggun
 
(...) <snip> These are very impressive mecha. I'm amazed at how quickly a newcomer can turn out some quality models. I look forward to seeing how your style evolves... Later, Chris (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Things that are hard to do with LDraw and building instructions
 
(...) I suppose you could use the mlcad GROUP meta-command to name your parts. Then perhaps you could invent a SUBSTITUTE meta-command to substitute one group for another? I don't know, it could work. Enjoy, Don (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: A not so deserted island
 
(...) Nice. I like the way he built up a larger island by combining baseplates and green and yellow plates. Also, that waterfall is nice. Much more texture than the usual "wall of blue" waterfalls. Frank (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.pirates)
 
  Re: If I were a minifig...... ( bed & bath )
 
Very nice! But I dunno - you might need longer ceiling fan blades to circulate the air in that large of a room. :-) I'd love to be able to see this kind of thing in a Quicktime VR file. Wonder how hard that is... James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
 
  Re: If I were a minifig...... ( bed & bath )
 
(...) ... (...) Wow, that's....cool. I love those. Don't be surprised if they show up in some house I build or something. ;-) (Nah, I'd never rip off someone else's work. I might borrow with permission, but I'd never rip off. That's just not nice.) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
 
  Re: the top 15 colors
 
(...) I can't change Peeron, but I did do a query against the data, counting unique parts found for each color. Here are the heavy hitters: White 2326 Black 2145 Yellow 1910 Red 1877 Blue 1353 Gray 1313 DkGray 842 Green 795 Brown 499 MdStone 487 Tan (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Town & Train Display - GATS Pictures - MichLTC
 
In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Jason Spears wrote: <snip> (...) Spectacular! So many details worth viewing. Here's a question--I note that it looks as if you're getting vehicles to move along roadways--how is this accomplished? Magnets below on the old (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Town & Train Display - GATS Pictures - MichLTC
 
(...) Jason, Thanks for the write up. One small correction. Steve Ringe did the dropped water area too. He built the shoreline and dock areas, modified them to fit Tony's water *and* even built the shorter legs. I contributed the ships mainly. My (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)  
 
  Re: Town & Train Display - GATS Pictures - MichLTC
 
(...) Steve Ringe also took pictures, which are here: (URL) Jason Spears MichLTC/MichLUG (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) Have you ever read any of Christian's posts before? :) (...) Well, I *would* agree except insofar as they've said that if they *had* known our reaction that they *wouldn't* have made the change. It says to me that in their view, the cost of (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: the top 15 colors
 
(...) and show the 'unique parts' for each color ? That might be most revealing to show which colors have had the greatest variety of parts produced. Ray (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) Incompatible would be me receiving a Toyota quarter panel for my Dodge Dakota--a Toyota part cannot fit on my Dodge--that's the definition of incompatible. If I receive a dark grey Dakota panel whereas my truck is light grey, the part is (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: the top 15 colors
 
(...) contain that color. I just looked at a small one ('Dark Tan') which shows as '7' usages. Looking at the individual inventories, I find 9 unique parts. So take the BL numbers with a grain of salt. They are not telling you the number of unique (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
In lugnet.color, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: Snip (...) I agree and would love more of these windows. Unfortunately I have heard that this window mold can no longer be used. Would anyone from LEGO wish to comment on this? Widely used pieces such as this (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  US S@H Specials, Mar 9 - 15, 2005
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) 4Juniors/Jack Stone/Max Creator 4858 Doc Ock's Crime Spree $14.99 $ 7.50 Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 5503 (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) No. I can still do better if need arises ;-) But not in this post. (...) It's the facts that are. not me. (...) You missed every single instance of mismanagement except the bley issue? The failure to keep to their core competences? The Galidor (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) OK, offer accepted. But - as I said - the speedboat model is still on the shelf, and will remain there until I get the other stuff I need to build the MOC I want from the parts I bought the sets for. And it's not much, only a few PaB-pieces I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) That really is a matter of perspective. For persons who have spent years amassing large quantities of grey and dark grey, these bley pieces are incompatable with their collections. Even if an individual does come upon a large amount of bley, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)  
 
  Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
 
(...) I'd agree with the other poster, strongly dependant on the individuals. I worked with a group of 4-to-10 year olds for a couple years and got some useful stuff done. The biggest hurdle was programming - the younger kids didn't seem to have the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
 
  Re: Kabaya Ghost Stories
 
(...) I was thinking the same thing as I was reading the stories and looking at the mocs. I don't think I would have every described a lego creation as creepy before. Well done. All of them are nicely built with nifty techniques. In particular, I (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  Re: What if.....
 
(...) Well, maybe not (if you are counting from the closed end). But I wanted to go to 11! (...) Truck with a pin all the way at one end. I've done it before. That pin will swivel if placed between 2 and 3 (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Some trains
 
(...) The C-C (1) wheel configuration was certainly used on some coaches in the UK, especially restaurant cars as they were heavier. The ones that spring to mind are the (URL) West Coast Joint stock> but there are others. I expect that some older (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: A nice suprise.
 
(...) Unfortunatly, I will not be at this months dinner, Jen and I are heading up north [1] for the weekend.... Jeff VW [1] - just to bug Jen, It's actually more east then north (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Things that are hard to do with LDraw and building instructions
 
Whenver I build a LEGO model, I always pay attention to things that they can do that we cannot, or we cannot do easily. One of the things that is very hard to do is, change the shape, orientation or location of a part added in previous steps. In (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Town & Train Display - GATS Pictures - MichLTC
 
(3 URLs) MichLTC had the opportunity to display this past weekend at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI. It was a lot of fun and a great layout. Steve Ringe had a dropped section with moving cars and an animated playground. Ken Koleda made a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: FLL not allowing NQC; Mindscript is allowed
 
In lugnet.robotics, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) I can't believe you said that!! :p Dave K (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: FLL not allowing NQC; Mindscript is allowed
 
On Tue, March 8, 2005 7:29 pm, John Hansen said: (...) ... (...) Last night, I went home and opened a "LEGO RIS Code" file in a text editor. Turns out it's a very nicely formatted Mindscript file. I'm interested to know if there's a good reason to (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
In lugnet.color, Christian Treczoks wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Wow! That has got to be one of the most negative posts I have ever read-- "internal communication and information mismanagement" "charge of the colour (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Teknomeka Instructions
 
(...) Wow Brian! This is absolutely impressive work! I haven't been on these forums in some time but this level of execution definitely requires me to come out of the woodwork. You're a brave man to put together an instruction set for a 4000 piece (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: Kabaya Ghost Stories
 
(...) I don't care if i'm the third person in a row to say this...but, WoW!!! Really good stuff man. You accuracy from those candy toy to Lego bricks is precise and excellent. Well done, good capture of mood... you managed to grasp the eerie and (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) I think the CEO thinks he can lure some of us back into their thrust with an apology. Since they don't plan on doing anything for AFOLs, a well-written apology and some respectful words is the cheapest, most effective way for them of gaining (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
 
<SNIP> (...) Blast it, I meant math, not match... by typo, bad! As a side note, both my 1st and 3rd grade daughters are designing competition robots, so far the 1st graders looks more likely to be successfully competitive. (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
 
  Re: Teknomeka Instructions
 
(...) If you build one, I'd really like to see pictures of your progress. As for what's next, I think I'm going to try to make a 70s or early 80s style giant robot skin for the Teknomeka skeleton, to see how versatile it is. If it looks good, I'll (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Some trains
 
I really like these Paul. My favourite is the red cab unit. I love the way you did the nose with 65-degree slopes and curved bricks, and also the use of the socket part as the lamp. With the steam engine I like the 4x4 space radar dish in front with (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Lego Electronic Lab Kit
 
Hi all again, added photos of new components, one with an interface part to Lego Technic/Mindstorms. (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
 
(...) Well, as the father of a 1st grader reading and doing match at the 3rd grade level.... I'd say let them do their best to keep up with the rest, they may just surprise you! (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) Standing offer to anyone who thinks that their bley and dark bley and bright brown are "worthless", made in all seriousness. I'll take them off your hands, and pay the postage for you to send them to me, to boot. I'd ask that you contact me (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)  
 
  Re: the top 15 colors
 
(...) Interesting that BL reports a different order than Peeron does: 1 Black 143939 2 Gray 80050 3 White 71770 4 Red 67956 5 Yellow 52425 6 Blue 45521 7 DkGray 20404 8 Green 13672 9 Brown 8167 10 Tan 6925 11 MdStone 6332 12 Clear 5895 13 TrRed 4319 (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: wanted: water fall ideas.......please
 
(...) Ondrew, might be a little late, but I have some from my BS account too ;) (2 URLs) Not a very big water fall, but I guess that also depends on rain fall etc ;) and due to how many trans light blue bricks I had at the time :P Thanks Mel (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Re: The Brick Testament: Othniel the First Judge of Israel
 
Hey Brendan, Great as always. Bethel: In 1:25 I really like the steps going down. Your MOCs usually start on a baseplate and go up, so it's nice to have one with depth. In the last pic, it's nice that the baby also follows the Bethel color scheme. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
 
  Group MOC Study - Pirate Gunboat
 
If you didn't hear about the "Group MOC Study", have a look at this (URL) from the Classic Space Forum. Here is my rendition of the frigate: Pirate Gunboat ! (2 URLs) Folder post mod> Enjoy! JP. (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: What if.....
 
(...) Do you mean at the end of the top surface? If so I think is would be a useful idea. (...) The added height of the side probably increases the strength considerably (its like a girder) but yes, most models have the strength elsewhere in the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: the top 15 colors
 
(...) Very odd. Does this include Bionicle parts? I think there are some blue bionicles, so maybe that skews the results? Bruce (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) Although TLC itself is having problems, the total financial background of the owners is quite sound. I even doubt that a switchback would drive LEGO out of business. The brand is so valuable, even _if_ TLC would go down the drain, the brand (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Kabaya Ghost Stories
 
Hey Pat, Wow! Vignette prowess really runs deep in the Yrizarry family gene pool! There is so much coolness about this series of vignettes: The mere fact that these LEGO vignettes are based on ??? (porcelain?) vignettes. The way you matched the figs (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  un po' OT: Avete mai avuto problemi con la dogana?
 
Mi è stato spedito un pacco il 16 febbraio dagli usa tramite Global Express Mail; dal 23 febbraio, secondo il servizio di tracciamento delle USPS, è fermo alla dogana in Italia, è normale? Sapreste dirmi se c'è un modo per ritiralo personalmente? (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
 
  Re: 2 new GBC modules...
 
(...) Indeed... even color scheme match ;o) Philo (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
 
  [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés mardi 8 mars 2005
 
Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouveaux articles ---...--- ** Notice de montage pour le chariot de Philippe ** (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
 
  Re: A nice suprise.
 
Orion Pobursky schreef: (...) Yep, is correct. The left one is used in 2004 technic sets. The red truck this part is used as steering elements. Greetings Maico Arts (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.year.2005, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Kabaya Ghost Stories
 
(...) Wow. This is a real treat right before I go to bed. LEGO at its best. (URL) Blogged.> (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) [ z e m i d o t n e t ]> :: lego weblog :: creations :: moonbase (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  Re: Just some cool stuff
 
(...) Eric - I can't wait to see some pics (if possible). Eric (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.people)
 
  Re: Double Bubble...
 
Hey Richie, Very cool! I had tried something like this when I got my Republic gunship because I wanted more than half a bubble. One of the replies asked if the bubble could open. I knew it couldn't in the present configuration because of the way the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space)
 
  Jake, any news on the "locked" list?
 
Hey Jake, Well, now that we have a definitive answer from the top, I'm curious as to whether any news has come your way that you can share with us as to which colors will be "locked" AND, almost more importantly, which colors will be cut. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Teknomeka Instructions
 
Hey K, Holy freakin' cow, Batman! Gigantic project, indeed! You're taunting me with an undeniable excuse to tear down my Gunstar so I can build this bada** baby! I'll be ordering a CD shortly and am really looking forward to turning my worktable (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
Once apon a time, (somewhere around the early 80's I think) Coke-cola changed their formula for Coke and introduced "NEW" Coke. Needless to say it didn't go over very well. The public had a fit and profits plummited. Coke eventually realized they (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: Searching for Larry Pieniazek!!!!
 
(...) And what better place to cool off ;-) Oh, he's getting used to the weather (temp 31 deg C). Attired in T-shirt, shorts and sandals he's better dressed than us locals. He's getting quite adept with a pair of chopsticks, refusing to use fork and (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.sg, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.org.us.cedarlug, FTX)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
Hey Samarth! This is one nice model! I especially like the multitude of details, also the mechanized tools. I was thinking, maybe you can "un-bastardize" it and convert it to a good old train. ;o) (...) You bet ;o) But for a space MOC it actually (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Just some cool stuff
 
I'd like to share something cool that happend. So I'm just going to write: I was invited to place a robot at a local club called: l.i.t.m. (love is the message) I know them they know me, long story, my friend has been asking, and I've been offering, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
 
  If I were a minifig...... ( bed & bath )
 
If I were a minifig I'd have a walk in shower, a jet tub and oh yes ladies a 10 wide bed. (2 URLs) I'm thinkin' I might be a technic minifig Chris. (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  the top 15 colors
 
Hey all, Well I got board today so rather than doing laundry or something else productive I decided to answer a question I have been asking myself for months. Actually I think it was John Barns that put the idea back into my head recently. Anyway (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) I agree. Sorry, I interpreted that as a "what can be done now", as opposed to "what can be done regarding next year's sets" -Scott (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: CEO-Letter // The answer
 
(...) true true. most of what you mentioned could be taken care of at no cost by doing the switch back with new sets rather than redoing current sets[1]. other than that i really couldn't say since well i just don't know what there contracts/and (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
(...) There's a reason: Its a theme bastardization. Its a Track Maintainance of Way unit. See what it is inspired by as well. Legoswami (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
(...) snip (...) snip (...) hey, i love the model and the use of the technic pneumatic system but i really don't see how this model belongs in .trains past the initial post. please trim .trains from the newsgroups. thanks, ondrew (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
(...) -snip- (...) Ok, I'll let you slide this time, lol. I would encourage you to expand on this concept, I think it is very cool. e (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 2 new GBC modules...
 
(...) For those who have extremly large photos from their digital cameras, and are posting them at huge resolutions, I recomend: (URL) right-click on the photo, and select "Resize Pictures". (Nice pumpsteps, guys!) Iain (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
(...) Thanks for the kind words, Eric! :-) (...) Not sure yet. If one of my higher-priority projects needs parts from it, maybe not, although I think I've not used a single part I'm likely to need anytime soon. I think it'll be around for a few (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
 
  TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 3/13; more sumo
 
Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday.  Particulars are below. Bring your creations and show off what you've been working on! Once again, I'll be demonstrating two bots from David Perdue's sumo robotics book, with more (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
 
  suggestions on a mixture of 2nd to 5th graders
 
Hi, I am going to hold an afterschool enrichment class designed for 3rd to 5th graders. The organizer made a mistake of taking in a lot of 2nd graders as well. Now, the class has 8 2nd graders, 10 3rd graders, 10 4th & 5th graders. Yes, I do have (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
 
  Re: And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
 
Oh hey! right on! You built it! That is so cool, the color, the specs, the realistic look. I like the scale and the forward cab is really good. Thanks for sharring..... Questions Will you keep this model? What else might you build that will add to (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Help! How do you put an image inside of a post?!?
 
(...) You need to use FTX for this. Note drop down list next to the word "format" above. Change this to read "FTX" and then used FTX commands as described here: (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Help! How do you put an image inside of a post?!?
 
Hey all, Alright, as you all may be aware, computers ain't my forte. I have seen many a time here on Lugnet where there is an image INSIDE of the post instead of a link. How on earth do you do this? On the new post page there is a strange list of (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 2 new GBC modules...
 
Fhilo, Awesome moc’s! When I saw the jigsaw I had to post a picture of my module. It operates on the same principal as yours but the inside saw is stationary. You Can Find 2 pictures here after moderation (URL) Great minds think alike,eh? Cheers (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
 
  Re: 2 new GBC modules...
 
(...) Wow! I loved your first two modules, and these two are beautiful as well! Your designs have a wonderful simplicity and elegant functionality that is very hard (for me at least) to emulate. Just wonderful! And the fact that all the modules can (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
 
  Re: The various growing pains of Lugnet
 
(...) I am a fortune child, born in to the Buddist religon. My mother and father both went to Woodstock. I live a bohiemian lifestyle. I guess I qualify. But I cut the hair and got a better job. Now it doesn't matter, I work for myself. btw, the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: A nice suprise.
 
(...) Hmm, customized. How about modified? When I get mine, I'll be making all the lights flash!!! -Rob (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.year.2005, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: Needin' to find a buncha this part....
 
(...) (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Teknomeka Instructions
 
(URL) Congrats on this outstanding set of instructions! When I first put the shiny new Teknomeka CD in my computer, I read with glee the begining pages and then began the steady arrow key as the instructions became like a movie, watching the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.inst, FTX)
 
  Re: Needin' to find a buncha this part....
 
Um, at the risk of sounding dumb... What is a SLAM? (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
 
  Needin' to find a buncha this part....
 
Hey folks, I'm about to put out some more kits for my SLAM and I need a bunch of: (URL) In light grey. If you got some and you'd like to sell them to me please e-mail me. cgidd1@kissyerspamAO...comgoodbye ~^- (URL) ~^- Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) PCS> (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  LEGO in CG classes was: easier parts authoring
 
(...) could post some of the other things your class has created? One question: The credits list MLCAD and LDraw as applications used in the creation of the video - can you elaborate on this? Did they use LDraw measurements (or actual parts) in the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.edu, FTX)
 
  Re: ... and a bad, bad new year!
 
(...) - snip - (...) If enough people decide to take that approach, it would ultimately be self-defeating. There wouldn't be a LEGO company around to produce new bricks in any color. Boycotting the company due to the color change is of course your (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  A not so deserted island
 
Hey All, My son Jonathan is a major pirate fan. And he asked me to post this for him. I helped a little only as an advisor. He is eleven and turns out quite a few MOCs per hour. Here is his latest: Deeplinks: (URL) Folder after moderation: (URL) me (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.pirates)  
 
  Double Bubble...
 
Bubble Car (2 URLs) A bit more than a year ago, I put together the (URL) space bubble car>, a small spacey car designed for driving around space places. After posting the original bubble car I worked on the idea a bit, but two house moves got in the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)

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