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(...) Hey now, don't begrudge us our measily few train sets... not with all the Toa Lhikan Kikanalo Gaaki Rahaga Pouks Kualus Norik Bomonga Iruini Vakama Nokama Hordika Whenua Onewa Matau Nuju Rhotuka Panrahk Lerahk Guurahk Vorahk Turahk Vhisola (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello, I’m trying to get brickOS and bricxcc working on an old laptop that’s running win 98. I installed using the easy bricxcc tools When I try to compile I get this error: Unable to create process: Bash “ C:\cygwin\brickos\de...oworld.cmd Make (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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Great new color look. But you should have added thumbs... (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I don't know how long this will last or if the offer has expired. Someone from the Gateway Lego Users Group noticed this offer and sent the following info out on the group list. --- In GtwLug... Blackrock <blackrock@y...> wrote: (...) (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hey look! Another train! Who would have ever guessed?!? ;) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Due to the nature of the camera I was using for the first shoot of this MOC, some people were confused as to which end was the front. I chose to do no modifying on this MOC. At the time it was constructed, this was virtualy all the brown pieces I (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Well, I had to think about this one because I want to keep on good terms with the park. A park rep gave us a "suggested idea" after Sunday's ISD build and I personally feel it would be better for a park or company rep (like Jake) to make an (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Can you give any more details about this bulk track purchase thing you mentioned? Rafe (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Agreed. The more rolling stock, the better. I was at a train store the other day and marvelled at the literally hundreds of cars available in different gauges. More L gauge stuff is only good. Thanks Jake and all who helped put this together. (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Remember the thread about building a 3D printer, or rapid prototyper? Well, some one did it. With Mechano, not Lego, but still very cool. (URL) the winner as a material was.... HOT GLUE!!! We were on to something! Glad someone baked this one. (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The theory behind it is the smart is rigid and uses the other car's crumple zone. That's why when it was tested against a car 3 times as heavy, it just blew a hole right threw it. The other car (a huge Mercedes sedan) had massive damage and (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hello, I just want to say real quick, I think that is a smashing idea and will definitely boost the audience's appreciation of the detail and work put in, as well as their paying attention to such things. This idea sounds positive and has real (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.castle)
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Ok... the set is very cool looking. Great work LEGO®. However, I do think the set needs at least one or two train minifigs with TTX or BNSF logo stickers or even printed on the minifigs. The reasons is I am thinking is... 1) There are LEGO fans who (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for your time! This little MOC was the result of several tedious hours of trying to build something with my yellow collection at the time. Believe it or not, what you see in this MOC is almost all I had! Around this time, I discovered that I (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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Thanks for the honesty! Admittedly, there were a number of failures with this MOC, mostly due to my parts selection at the time (this was built a few years ago). While I did give it a minor facelift with the reshoot, I simply didn't want to rebuild (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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Thanks for taking the time to comment! I'll confess that I was torn between the choices of what to do with the bridge. Somewhere I tossed a mental coin and simply stuck with the decision. Others also have said I should have added more detail to the (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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Yes, I scrimped on the tanker. There's always the MKII!! Everything about the Penguin was an accident...everything. I don't have a lot of white slopes, so I was just sort of placing pieces together and one thing led to another and...there was also a (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Actually there were 4 R2D2s. The park had recently replaced the LEGO R2D2 at the front. And one of the tech guys at the park decided to retrofit the old one with RC control and motors of the feet and head. Most of the old figures in the park (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
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(...) (4 URLs) (...) I don't have much to say that hasn't already been stated... The color arrangement is beautiful... dark bley seems to actually look good on this one. That is bley, right? You make it better than grey! Oh, and the feet are cute. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Even though I am a committed 8 wider, I love this new container car (and the BNSF which preceded it). This set (and the newer BNSF) actually creates in me a dilemma. On the one hand, I want to show off my building prowess by constructing 8 wide (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cute set, but I question the 'play value'. No minifig, nothing to put *into* the containers, no crane to load and unload them -- it's just something to go around the track. A bit juniorized for us die-hard Train heads, but I think the average (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Jake! This is a great looking set, especially needed for a Monday. And this, after finding out there is now a discount on bulk track purchases in one of the online catalogs! And, yes, I am willing to be counted as a sucker. Considering all (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) See, we took care of the kid issue by including them on the team ;-). Seriously, I understand what you mean; wind would be a pain. (...) OK, enough with the teasers - any hints? A fleet of ISDs hanging from the ceiling, clustered around the (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) This was something that caught me off-guard at Celebration III in Indy. Certainly 99.9% of the folks there were Star Wars fans, yet the LEGO booth was hopping, selling product like crazy. The ISD sold out - they were taking orders to be (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I like it! As a ship, it's pretty cool. I like the engines, both the large main engines at the rear and the movable landing engines. I also like the landing gear a lot. They seem to hold up the ship well, yet still fold up out of the way when (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Actually this is a bit of a minefield - the performance of your predator ANN depends on your prey ANN and vice versa. You will have to run controlled tests but I think the evaluation criteria is up to you - length of time to intercept/avoid (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Thanks for the announcement and ILTCO pictures Mike! We were just discussing the lack of new trains this year at our RichLug meeting on Saturday. Low and behold a new Intermodal Double-Stack Car!!! Now I've got a reason to scan S&H weekly for (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Tips and Tricks, was Re: Kogeru (leg framework)
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LOL!!! You beat me by a split second on this one. (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Excellent job, Mark! Those need to be added to the </build/mecha/resources (URL) section. Marco, are you familiar with that section of the site? It's set up for builders of all calibers to get inspiration from. -Dave (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Tips and Tricks, was Re: Kogeru (leg framework)
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(...) No problem man. That's why I put them there, so people could see them, copy them and build mecha. Hear that!!!! I want you people to copy it. Go to town folks. (...) I think it's a great idea. We've got (URL) the Resources> page. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mark thank you for those pics. I think it's not only me who will learn a lot by examine this leg frame in detail. Yesterday I browsed .space for the first time. They have a design topic there. I thought of doing something similar for .mecha. I (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Mark, the reason I took this personally is because I was one of the people making this decision. I know it sometimes seems like the LEGO Group is some big, cold, floating entity in the sky, but it's a group of people just like any community. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Don't thank me...thank the gang at LEGOFan.org... I'm up to something else entirely:-) Joe (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The yellow flaps are nice, and you used the main colors very nicely. The integration of the SW engines on the bottom is good too. The cockpit looks a little bit too busy because of so much printing in a relatively small place. My only other (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) plates. That doesn't seem to work too well. And the almost-monochrome black isn't doing it for me either. The big downward-sloped bit on the front seems particularly awkward and tacked on. So do the engines on the back. The shape would be a (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) bad form to reply to myself and all that. I guess I jumped the gun on that Iain... The Jeremy Clarkson I referred to is on Top Gear, not Fifth Gear. Eventhough in all my cars, 5th gear has always been Top gear, hence my mixup. Thanks Bram! (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I love the tanker. The tip of the nose could be a bit more interesting, but the rest is beautiful. The landing gear is the best. I'm not too crazy about the Penguin, though you do have some neat part usage. What I really like on this one is (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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(...) That was painfully hilarious. Pouring acid on it. Driving it into a wall. Dropping a piano on it... Calum (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Last I heard, it was only the forfour, but the latest news is that it ain't gonna (URL) happen.> (...) I don't know Iain... I could almost picture you in a large pickup... almost :) (...) I love that show!!! Was Jeremy Clarkson narrating? (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) as the triangular pods below. Nice color scheme, too. You've got some strong theming going on with how you positioned the blocks of dark grey at the rear, along with well-controlled use of red. The leading edge between the pods seems like it (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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<snip> (...) Marc, I think maybe you need to understand the sheer expense involved in setting up a production line specifically for parts not currently in stock. I know of one example where some basic bricks and plates were needed in a slightly (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, he still does three shows a night on my LEGO shelf. Now that's a professional for you. Bruce (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I've been wanting to do a sushi bar for a while. Actually, I think I'll probably recreate this one as a vignette and keep it around for a while. Bruce (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, it's pretty much the same here. Actually, I think (URL) Jojo got the roofs better> by stepping the slopes up from eachother. Next time I do this sort of roof I'll probably do it that way. (...) Thanks. I was (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGOFan.org 2.0 is now online!
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(...) Now that's a great idea. I'd love to see a calendar on the LEGOFan website that not only has community-wide events, but regional events as well (such as local LUG meeting times or where an LTC is having a display). The reason I'd like that is (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) Fifth Gear does lots of crash tests...that particular show is from 2004.11.01, ep. 6x04. You can get torrents here: (URL) I find Top Gear to be much more entertaining, but if you want crash tests, Fifth Gear is the show to watch. --Bram (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Melpomene is both the 100th model gallery on my site and my first SHIP over 100 studs. She is a passenger transport crewed by 9 women and adapted to their particular needs. She cruises the spacelanes, looking for pirates to bring to justice. (You've (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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As you've likely read by now, the LEGO Group has announced a new set - the TTX intermodal car. Head over to (URL) LEGO Fan> to see some exclusive pictures of the new set. When you arrive at the new LEGO Fan site, you'll notice something different. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.publish.html, FTX) !!
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(...) I saw the video. Quite interesting. Much more intact that I thought it would be, but then after thinking about it, it's not too surprising. The problem with this type of crash in this kind of car is there are little or no crumple zones to (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I too was admiring the clear bricks--I thought I saw a clear 1 x 8 technic brick! clear technic bricks!! Imagine the go-cart I could make then!! (URL) K -who is looking forward to purchasing a few of these container cars to add to the layout (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Jake, I wish you hadn't turned this into a personal issue when it is a corporate policy issue. Do you see the words "Jake McKee" anywhere in my post? Now the "rally round Jake" LUGNET defense mechanism has been activated, and anything I say (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wish I saw that one, I love that show. They do lots of crashing things into other things, at high speeds. Seeing anything crashed into a concrete wall at 115 km/h would make you feel ill. There are very few vehicals out there that you could (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) It's the video from the British show, someone edited down the show to just the part with the smart crash, and put their own music on top. Dumb, but shows what I was refering to. The way it just EXPLODES off to the side looks so wrong. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) It's not the upfront money, it's the projected sales that determine whether a new mold is produced. Trains, while popular among AFOLs, just don't sell well among Lego's target market. I imagine that the projected sales for 10170 is at most (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.theory, FTX)
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(...) Well the fortwo is suposedly coming to the US in 2007. I suspect they'll bring the forfour (horrid) down there, too. There is a ~5 month waiting list in Canada for a fortwo cdi. I don't want anyone to take my idea for a custom licence plate if (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What a pleasant way to start off Monday! I'm looking forward to this set. Aside from the set itself, what I find interesting is the technique used in the photography. Check out the clear bricks used for supporting the freight bodies... (URL) the (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Me too! I will do anything in my power to make this new set a succes. I hope my wife will let me buy several... /\/\ark "I have two BNSFs, so I'll need a lot of cars" de Kock (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think the problem is the verbiage in the legofan.org article mentioning "our current finanancial state". The explanation in the ILTCO article is much better, IMO. Steve (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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Dear Jake, Please don't take these sorts of email too seriously. I won't speak for anyone else but at least one of us AFOLs wholly supports this communication and, for that matter, the release itself. Thank you very much for all the work, time and (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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(...) These are nice - I'll definitely be buying a set or two. I think the ends of the cars need a little work, too many studs for my liking and the narrowness there bothers me a bit. Also, the containers seem a little off, but hey, that's what's (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pneumatic hexapod omni-Directional 2 (repost)
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(...) Thanks David! You can see its rather unattractive predecessor here: (URL) of the goals of the remakes I posted was to make them look more elegant, by managing part colors, and hose routings more carefully. (...) There are movies of Quad242 and (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Pneumatic hexapod omni-Directional 2 (repost)
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<snip> (...) Oops.... (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Pneumatic hexapod omni-Directional 2 (repost)
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(...) Hi Danny, Thanks for the feedback! Before I dig up a circuit diagram, I'll show you the timing diagram for my original hexapod, hex363: (URL) Hex363 can only walk forward, but has a hexagonal body. It gets its name based on the sequence of the (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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(...) Mark, please please don't take my desire to break down the wall and share information with the community as "excuses" or dishonesty. (...) Things aren't as simple as that. New parts, more than ever before, are designed in a wholistic mindset. (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sure, would have been nice, I guess, but I'm more understanding than some (or, to the cynics and naysayers out there, a bigger sucker). I'll be buying a few just for the TTX stickers though, there are a LOT of TTX car types out there... (...) (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the news and pics, Mike. These look nice & beefy. Looking forward to the yellow ladders and 1x2x2 yellow thin walls. Glad to see that TLC is still able to reach out to train fans with the current state of business. And, glad they (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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(...) I wouldn't be buying this set anyway, but I'm really getting tired of TLC's excuses to AFOLs. "New molds cost too much" was the old refrain, but now it's "an inability to produce new colors of those parts in our current financial state". Where (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) Ya :) (4 URLs) This weekend was like, minicar weekend. Stunt Track opened at Wonderland (you ride through scenes from the Italian Job in tricked out Mini Cooper S'). (3 URLs) The launch is very very good. -Iain (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) Apparently Americans don't like hatch backs, so I wouldn't expect a hatch to appear in North America any time soon. I assume that's why the SiR was being build in the UK. Iain you should get a Ridgeline, that's more your style. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Pneumatic hexapod omni-Directional 2 (repost)
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(...) I'm going to ignore the ingenuity of the design and the wonderful concept (and implementation) of a pneumatic-logic controlled walker and just comment that it looks wonderful! I wish I could see it operating in person, I'm sure it would be a (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Pneumatic hexapod omni-Directional 2 (repost)
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That is awesome. Could you put a vid of it in action. I love the style - it is functional, but equally stylish - the way you have arranged the cabling makes it look really something. I can really imagine that as a spider tank model looking rather (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) Hey! :) I don't think they sold a lot of those Civic SiR's. They were built in the UK and were very expensive ($30K, IIRC). Plus, the eighth generation Civic is due next year. Calum (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Its probably one of the most fun cars I've ever owned .... even if I do only get to drive it 5 months out of the year. JB who loves his S2000, but did used to really love a zoom zoom years ago (RX7) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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(...) I'm pretty disappointed with those containers. I'd have expected them to use the recessed doors they've used in the past. I do like that the cars are built up, though, rather than single pieces. Jeff (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Brickfest dark room
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(...) Yes, 9V lights work on a train controller. I have never burned one out using that as the power source. Jude (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) It's has the same horse power as my Element and weighs half as much. You do the math. :-) Or is has the same horse power as Calum's Accord but has you behind the wheel. You do the math. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Analysis of robot behaviours?
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On Sun, May 1, 2005 12:42 pm, Johan Hjertman said: (...) ... (...) I would think you'll want to run some controlled tests. For example, dis-connect the motors on the prey, and see how long it takes the hunter to "catch" it. Try several positions, (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Kogeru (leg framework)
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(...) I'm working on another mech, (the leg structure I used in Kogeru worked so well that I wanted to do another one) and paused to take pics of the leg frame work. Note that the rest of the model is mostly brickwork, this is about all the frame (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Honda
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(...) We're NOT all Honda (nation) lovers... Zoom Zoom!!!! :) Smarts are cool john (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: tris vs quads?
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(...) It probably doesn't matter. Either way, the rendered image should look the same. Speedwise, most renderers won't care. In fact, I believe that some programs will split the quads back into triangles in order to render them. In terms of file (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:IFv07D.trJ@lugnet.com... (...) new (...) more (...) The piece count and exact release date were not available when this information was published but will be updated once LEGO provides (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
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LEGO has provided ILTCO with early pictures and set information for the new 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Cair. Vist (URL) for more details and pictures. Mike PS: LEGOFan is also previewing this set at: (URL) lugnet.trains (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.announce.iltco) !!
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| | Re: Few things to wrap up last weekend's train show
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(...) <snip> Finally unpacked from the show and found this little critter nestled amongst all my rolling stock I'll bring it to dinner this month Dave K (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: legofest milano
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(...) [snip] (...) Personalmente non so se avrò il tempo per costruire e programmare un robot per una eventuale sfida... perchè sono presissimo dal GBC! (O GGdP che dir si voglia :-) ) Ho terminato i primi due moduli, e devo dire che la filosofia di (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Sneak preview *NEW* LEGO® Train set #10170
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Coming soon!LEGO set 10170 TTX Double Stack Intermodal Car. oops! I forgot the 'http' (...) (URL) (...) -Abner (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Per tutte le vostre BNSF (e non solo)...
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Ecco il 10070! Il primo vagone articolato della Lego! Il set sarà venduto solo nei parchi e allo S@H a 40 Euro, probabilmente dal prossimo autunno! (URL) L'immagine proviene da (URL). Luca (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, FTX)
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| | Sneak preview *NEW* LEGO® Train set #10170
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Hey LEGO® Train fans are you looking for something new to add to you're LEGO train collection. Coming soon! This summer a new LEGO set 10170 TTX Double Stack Intermodal Car. General set price information : USD 39.99, Euro 39,99 and £26,99 DKK 320 (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: domanda banale
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(...) Leggi qua: (URL) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | new scans posted
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I have posted new scans on my web site. (URL) are instructions (that aren't on Brickshelf) if someone from Brickshelf contacts me I'll get them submitted for posting there. Some are box scans, in particular, 'Set 022 Doll Furniture' How do I submit (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.inst)
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| | Re: Joe Vig, the Fireman
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(...) Hey Joe, is that a bulge in your hose, or are you just happy to see me? ;) Bruce (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | set 3800
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ceco questo set ..introvabile in italia vero ??ma neache su internet sono riuscito a trovarlo .. è possibile trovare anche solo le istruzione del plotter che si può realizzare con questo bel set?grazie (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Re: domanda banale
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ringrazio TUTTI voi !! perfetto !! io per natura sono disordinato(come la maggior parte degli uomini forse.... :-)) ma mi darò una regolata con i vostri consigli ......P.S : ma LEGO è maschile o femminile?? "le LEGO"??oppure "i LEGO"? ditemi un (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Where House Sail Report
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(...) -snip- (...) There's a couple on aussie eBay already... no doubt more to come! :) The other thing I meant to mention about my visit to the warehouse sale was that I was wearing a work (read "Livestock Production Assurance" in this case) polo (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | tris vs quads?
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I seem to recall this being discussed here before, but I can't find it. My question is, if I have a surface covered with a large number of triangles (eg output from txt2dat), is it better to leave it as triangles, or attempt to consolidate as many (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Where House Sail Report
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(...) The email from Lugnet just arrived for this, 2:35pm Monday. I have received close to 100 emails in the last few hours. Email server is catching up on all the delayed emails. -Brad (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: New MOC: Neue Prussian Destroyer
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(...) That's got a lovely design aesthetic, though I'm not sure about the "teeth" details--they break up the sleek black feel of the prow. The engine detail is lovely, and are a great use of those new ball-joint sockets. So how big is this (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: A visit from Henry
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(...) Thanks Bruce! Looks like he is in need of a trip to the southern hemisphere though... And more importantly, all important actually, a trip to Ireland! God Bless, Nathan (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Neue Prussian Destroyer
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(...) Really Beautiful! This is a gorgeous design. I particularly like the half hinge pieces mounted on top (that may be nothing new I'm not a space expert...) I also like the overall feel and 'balance' of the model. Anything that uses the new (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Brickfest dark room
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Ok, fine, lets do this as a open theme room. I'm thinking we do one side of the room in blacklight for all those nifty trans neon colors and the other side as dark as safety will allow for the people who want to do stuff with lighted brick. If you (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.events)
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| | A Grest Star Wars Weekend!
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It was a great weekend at the park. OK, so there wasn't the vast number of MOCs you would see at a fest but there were enough there that it certainly impressed the viewing public. Even with all the kids there, the only MOC that endured a tough time (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.starwars)
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