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(...) I'd like to jump in on this thanking too. It is so much more fun coming to .trains with the sidebar. Tim (not the useful sidebar one) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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"Samarth Moray @gmail.com>" <legoswami<NOSPAMMINGME!> wrote in message news:IIEEou.1vyE@lugnet.com... (...) Ahh, but you do not {need} to use a cutting utensil to modify... Rob (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually you don't need to modify a fig to remove it's arm.... but that' a WHOLE other thing. Legoswami (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'd agree. I have a one-armed friend that could attest to that one. And no, he's not a modified minifig... Rob (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah I think that's the right meaning. When in doubt, produce pics: (URL) not sure you would call this 'light' (wink) but it's what I was referring to, anyway.... Let it also be known that leaning out of a running train is one of the most (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What exactly does "suburban" mean in this context?.. is it like the US "commuter" (meaning that the train is primarily put on to serve people coming and going to and from work, and typically is heavy rail rather than light rail or trolley, and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Patrick Bunn" <patbunn@mris.com> wrote in message news:IIEA43.14JB@lugnet.com... (...) Heh, good stuff. That white beetle reminds me of beetles from The Dark Crystal (Jim Henson) from the '80s. You should make a black one! (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote: What I don't quite get with the EMU designation is what's the difference (...) Here those terms are actually pretty much synonymous with each other. All our suburban trains are EMUs anyway. (...) (Sorry, I (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) EMU - Electric Multiple Unit DMU - Diesel Multiple Unit These terms are not commonly used in the US I don't think(1). But the idea is that the train isn't "locomotive hauled" but rather more than one of the "cars" has a power truck, either (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) WOW. That is just.... WOW. I've always been of the opinion that the weirder and cooler and goofier an MOC is, the better it gets. These are some of the most unique creations I've seen in LONG time. [Cheesy super-cliched line] I paid for the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The other featured themes on the website relate to chickens and eggs, but I don't see green, yellow, & blue fitting that concepte. My guess: a giant "can of food" built on the day that you can enter free by donating 5 cans of food. Paul (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) I will go with a guess of Blue Hair, Green Dress and Yellow Body. It's a model of Marge Simpson with the hair taking it to that tall height :-) Richard (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) The weather was fantastic and the light came out as needed. I only have one wish, and that is if light could be bottled up in a jar and released when needed.* (...) Dave did a great job with leading the crowd. Very casual and smooth. Made (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, I haven't posted for ages but I thought everyone would enjoy my latest photos. Check 'em out: (3 URLs) the rest of the photos: (URL) These wild beasts started with a need to use some orange in a project. They look great with a fig in their (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) And I'm not sure I understand what you're saying about the linewidths. :^) I use glPolygonOffset to make sure the lines get drawn over the polygons underneath. (Plus I cheat a bit and add a bit more z to antialiased edge lines so even skinny (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Thank Tim, he does all the work around .trains lately... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Tim, your model is very nice. I live in Russia (and used to live in SU before). When I was a student, I travelled with these trains a lot. Since Russian is my native language I can help you to translate something to English with a pleasure (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's a lot of green & yellow, and I'm guessing that the blue is filler for.... a 7' tall Crayola Box, which happens to be unsuitable for a SCLTC train layout. -nick (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Hi Travis, I have superficially tested RC1, it works gracefully. LDView is so much fun, an LDView update is always exciting :) It is so graphically appealling. It has so many usages, it helps part authoring , it assists part reviewing, it can (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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Hello Everyone! Just another MOC but this is a first for me. Its an Trolly with a removeable top and a rounded skirt bottom. (URL) Trolly Front>> (URL) Trolly Side>> Visit (URL) for more pictures of the inside and out in my gallery. Hope you guys (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi All, I was wondering who was going to BrickFest this year and what you're bringing? And how about a list of MOCs you want others to bring so you can see them in person! Also, does anyone want to hear about a specific topic in a session; DCC, BBB (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is fun. You've got me hooked. Big? Colorful? A hot air balloon? Jonathan (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Jennifer & Jeff, Congratulations and best wishes to you both. May your MOCs be inspiring and your adventures be many. Jeremy. (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (snip) (...) Todd, NICE job! Great work on the double bridges especially. I take it this will be a NWBrickCon model:-) ? Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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Hint #6: (I promised 1 per day, but so far I'm honoring every (good) guess with an additional hint.) Height: 7 feet -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Steve- Catalina Island would certainly be topical. And fun. Answer: No. Extended answer. It's not a train. I posted to trains because it's being done by an LTC (just to prove we are versatile?). -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Go with the gut... a Catalina Island map? I would have gone with mosaic too, but them it wouldn't be posted here under .trains! ;) BTW is the fact that it's posted here mean its a train? SteveB (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Nice Side Bar on .Train web page
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I was just noticing the side bar, and it being updated frequently and wanted to say... Thanks guys for keeping the "neighborhood" looking nice and up to date! SteveB (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, I threw together a simple command line program called subset (anyone got a better name?) You provide it with two parameters: The file name of the "official" set, and the file name of the "alternate" model. It prints out two list: The (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Thanks Jonathan. Currently the whole thing weighs in at about 12lbs. but that was the last weigh in before I was able to get the front top 2 decks on. I have no idea at this point but I tried not to add too much internally to the structure. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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Well I've finally recovered from a late Saturday at Jen and Jeff's wedding. A great time was had by all, and the couple looked so happy together. The weather was kind enough to hold off for the outdoor ceremony. Not ideal weather for a June wedding, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hint #4: The Big Thing will be constructed on site at the 2005 Orange County Fair by visitors to the fair under the direction of SCLTC members. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Adrian- Well, it IS the year of the Avacado, SCLTC IS going to OCF, and one could make a huge avacod with that many green bricks. Answer: No. Extended answer: The Big Thing will make its debut at the 2005 Orange County Fair. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Larry- We ordered the green 2x2 bricks from Precious Princess Palace on BrickLink. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the note of support. The grill was where it all started. (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) John- That sounds like a lot of fun! Answer: No. Extended answer: You speculate accurately on the blue bricks. We have already received 20,000 blue 2x2 bricks and have 12,000 more on order for this project. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(If you haven't read Don's message, go do that now. It's too long to quote here.) I have a few comments. The first is that it will only fully work if you set the line width to 2 or more. Otherwise, you'll have jaggies around the inside edges of the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Heh, thanks. Until they make a Mike Meyers minifig, I'll keep finding ways of getting figs' heads to fit under canopies. (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) of these kinds of issues. The brackets are actually needed to make it a link in FTX. But I'll try to remember to include simple links in the future as well. Thanks for letting me know. (...) Thanks for the comments. However, I fear that her (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space)
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Hi I wonder if anyone has had a chance to use the new VEX robotic kit by radio shack. I am trying to collect the info to evaluate this product vs LEGO RIS + robolab in terms of educational values. ---...--- -------- Best Regards, Elizabeth Mabrey (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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| | Re: New home for Brickshelf Scan Library
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(...) Well, I assume that by "problem with Peeron" you mean a problem with Jennifer and myself :) But there are other members of the community that have access to the server, the code, and the data. So even if we were to go away, the site could (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.publish)
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I finally got around to finishing the ldraw model of my P-61 Black Widow. This is my first ldraw model (of any consequence) so please be be kind. Thanks for looking! Click the picture below to download the dat file: (URL) To visit my gallery, click (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, FTX)
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I've inherited teaching a summer course in Lego Robotics ((URL) I'm working with the Lego Mindstorms for Education kits (green plastic bins). Some of the kits are old. I would like to get replacements of the internal sorting trays. I'd like to get (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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Dopo aver visto questo sito (URL) mi resta che interfaciare l'RCX con il mio cane... Aspettate che provo: "THOR, non sbavare... su dai adesso lascia i cavi.... insomma BASTA, TORNA SUBITO QUI! Lascia stare, non mordere... FFEEERRMMOOOOO" Dino p.s. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: XX Legofest: Torino, 3-4 settembre 2005
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(...) Ho contattato i francesi e gli ho presentato l'idea. Credo che qualcuno di loro si stia cimentando con il GBC e se parteciperà al LF di Torino, sono certo che porterà il proprio modulo! Volevo sottolineare un fatto: il LF è diviso in due (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.it, FTX)
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| | Re: XX Legofest: Torino, 3-4 settembre 2005
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(...) Saluti, Luca (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.it)
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(...) I am glad to hear the good news. With Peeron becoming an even more valuable resource for the community (not that it wasn't valuable already), are there any plans for redundancy so if there were problems with Peeron (God forbid) that we would (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.publish)
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(...) Yeah, definitely! (...) Thanks David! Once I finish the LDraw file for this, you'll be able to see how I built it. First I have to study for my summer class, though. :-( (URL) Mladen Pejic> (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Engine: if there is a window in front on the enterence, it is not for the public. Fronm the front enterence, there is only one turn - into the compartment. There are a closed door for the staff. Going into the compartment, from front, there is (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego Kit to go with Fred Martins "Robotic Explorations" and the Handy Board
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(...) Here is a reply to the posts in this thread from Steve D.: "Thanks to Maggie, Adrian and Steve for their suggestions. All were helpful. Based on what I found at the various Lego, eBay, Bricklink, and Pitsco sites, I have made a proposal to the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Well, I do recall seeing an announcement of SCLTC going to the Orange County Fair, and, according to their site, it's the year of the avacado. So, you plan on building a giant avacado made of LEGO bricks. Adr. (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Where did you order them from, just out of curiosity... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Hello all, I'd been meaning to rebuild the Ursine cub for quite a while, but I had been too busy. Well, last week the building bug hit with a vengence. So powerful was the urge that I was up until 2:30 am on a worknight (I get up at 5:30 am for (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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(...) I liked it a lot too. One of those MOCs that makes you want to build your own (...) I like how you list the influences. By far, this is my favorite of all your MOCs Mladen. I would really like to build this one for study purposes. Regards, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Enligt vad jag har förstått när det gäller att förstå de nordiska språken så är norrmän bäst, följt av svenskar och danskar. Jag förstod det mesta av din post men inte det ordet. Fast kjöre låter likt köra så jag trodde det hade nått med (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Re: It's coming (new hint daily)
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(...) Green bricks? Yellow bricks? Let me guess, LOTS of blue bricks? I'm thinking a large globe... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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"John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:II95J1.3K6@lugnet.com... (...) Scary, very scary. Looks a lot like my workbench, less a bunch of mutilated LEGO remains scattered about... I especially can appreciate the Frankenstein (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Ok, I had a little time over the weekend to spend with the Red book, and I think I may have it now. Hopefully not too late to make it into LDView version 3.0 RC 2. ;^) So to eliminate the halo, what we want to put around the image edges of the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) You don't need advanced math for navigating, but sin and cos for calculating coordinates in an X/Y coordinate system. This you need independently from your steering system. Brickos has no math lib, but there where some posts on this list some (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos)
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| | Re: Trans-Siberian Railway
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--SNIP-- (...) Sonnich, Thanks for your comments, links and advice. I'll try to tak as many of these comments into account for version 3 of the train. Looking at the pictures I can see the small window but can't tell if it is always to the front of (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very good MOCs. You have catche the rounded shape very well. I have some of them on one ofg my old pages: (2 URLs) Russian gallery: (2 URLs) It is an ER2 or ER9, most common types - there are EMUs, they run all over the former sovjet union as (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi, I tend to post a lot about pneumatics, but I typically post it in technic, unless it is also about robotics. I make walkers, but since they don't often use the RCX, I post about them in technic. Either place works, and typically people (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Lego Sets That Were Never Produced
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In lugnet.general, David Shifflett wrote:> (...) Better picture of the 1961/62 catalog here (show non-existent sets Gary mentioned): (2 URLs) and the 1963 here: (2 URLs) Eric (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | New MOC: Infantry Cyborgs
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(URL) linky> I'll put up instructions soon. Enjoy! Soren (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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LDView version 3.0 RC 1 is now available for public testing, in both source and binary forms for Windows and Linux. You can find both at the LDView web page on SourceForge.net: (URL) This is a Release Candidate for LDView 3.0. Compared to LDView (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, FTX) !
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| | Re: It's coming (new hint daily)
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Hint #3: We also ordered 15000 2x2 yellow bricks. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Hello all here are the details: The sale has started already. It was meant to start on Wednesday but they have brought it forward a couple of days. Lego on offer: Lego green bucket with bonus box $29.95 (will be $39.95 after sale) Duplo Big Farm - (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) John- I like the way you think! An actual size BNF! Answer: No. Extended answer: It's not suitable as part of an SCLTC layout. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Please join me in congratulating...
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Cheers to the both of you, Jeff and Jennifer! /raises a glass of Paddys Old Irish Whiskey (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) SNIP I came up with this a while back: (2 URLs) in this thread: (URL). I just updated links in latest post: (URL) (I just added cause i realized it wasn't in my b-shelf gallery for this new thread). The different colors show brick plate & pin (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Three buildings (A.K.o.S. )
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The system aside, these are really nice MOCs.. very detailed for a facade... I like your idea of removable interiors expressed elsewhere in the thread, that will help the standard a lot! Thanks and God Bless, Nathan (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Me too. (1) Although I think the 'financially viable' poll is a lot easier, I think that picking the most famous sets like the Scotsman, or the shinkasen(sp) would probably be best. (...) LMAO! Legoswami (1) ALTHOUGH I can't vote anyway.... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Jeffrey M. Szklennik wrote: Snip (...) new links (yeah it was more than a couple days!) i just realized the docking port was left out in my re-org.: (2 URLs) Jeff (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: It's coming (new hint daily)
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(...) How about a giant replica of the BNSF Loco? (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Hint #2: We orderd 20,000 green 2x2 bricks for the construction. -Ted (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Janey- Actually, I think a 100 (48 x48) baseplate mosaic would be cool. Tha would get the resolution up to 480 x 480 or 75% of VGA, which is a lot better than the 8 baseplate x 3 baselplate mosaic we just presented to Northwood High School in (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Congradulations Jennifer and Jeff! I hope you have a long and happy life filled with lots of love and adventures along the way. :) I think it's wonderful when two people find each other out of everyone else in the world, and can bring the other so (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about lugnet.pneumatics? :-)) CS (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Myer Toy Sale
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Myer Toy Catalogue sale, started today - wasn't due to start until Wednesday. The early start is national. Aiport - $89 A couple of Star Wars sets 50% off New Playtable - $200 20% off the rest of the Lego. I haven't seen the catalogue yet, so there (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: XX Legofest: Torino, 3-4 settembre 2005
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(...) Luca, il tuo link a ITLug in cima alla pagina contiene l'URL (errato): (URL) Cheers. Carlo LugNet #24 (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.it)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) I like the smaller lift & carry cranes, which actually run the hoist cable through the boom extension, so that extending the boom doesn't require letting out any cable at all. (...) That may be a playability decision. As I found with my (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Trainset Poll
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(...) Hey, this isn't JLug! the problem was that I wanted it to be more than a just 'pick one' type poll, but the other options, such as rating each set, would be a mammoth task just to complete it. I suppose I could have done it as an order of (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: It's coming (new hint daily)
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(...) I will start, since mosaics have a bit more than 2000 bricks per base plate, I will guess a super huge 100 baseplate mosaic.... although I dont really think that is it that would be cool! Janey "I suck at guessing, Red Brick" (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Trainset Poll
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(...) Er, well, with the first poll, I have a problem. You said "don't pick them all" but I WOULD buy them all. Every one of those is a worthy enough suggestion that I'd buy it if it came out. So now what? (insert "this poll is flawed" snide remark (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Well after much messing around in the background (1)I have finally finished the poll entries. I have changed it from what I (URL) originally envisioned>. There are now two polls, each one contains all the entries, whether complete set or (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New home for Brickshelf Scan Library
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(...) AFAIK, Kevin has no plans to shut down the gallery - so I would say certainly keep them there. I think people forget that the best thing about hosting pictures on BS isn't the free hosting (which is still cool), but the fact that that's the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Three buildings (A.K.o.S. )
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(...) Certainly, "quick and dirty" BFTB-s (buldings-for-the-background) can be built using the A.K.o.S. method. This was one of the goals. On the other hand, interior detailing is not impossible at all. I will add that to one of the buildings. I (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: It's coming (new hint daily)
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Hint #1: It's big. Like, 200,000 bricks big. -Ted (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | It's coming (new hint daily)
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Hi- SCLTC is up to something big. We will post a hint daily. You are invited to guess what we are doing. If, by chance, you know what we're doing, then it would not be a guess for you to respond here. Have fun! -Ted Michon SCLTC (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Re: Chess Vignettes
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(...) Ok, I thought the King and his companion were in their starting possitions...and It´s to often the King die without being moved. Nice combination with a great game and Lego. /Andréas Rootzén (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: My first Vig! Willy Wonka
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Hey Bill, I love the hat/hair combo. Legofreak did (URL) something similar> in the CCCII contest. The mushroom and candy are good too, but my favorite detail is the use of brown clips as chocolate covered hands. Very cool vig. Bruce (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: All Kinds of Structures (A.K.o.S.)
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(...) I'll try my best! :-) BTW, You must show me what you built ;-) (...) Correct. Originally, I was going to leave a 2 stud setback on all four sides, but I decided that a firewall did not need to be 2 studs thick. One goal of this method is to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: XX Legofest: Torino, 3-4 settembre 2005
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Ottimo lavoro Luca, e complimenti per l'organizzazione. Ti sei dimenticato solo una cosa: il GBC!!! Non c'era molta gente a Milano, ma diversi hanno affermato di avere un modulo in preparazione (io stesso avevo portato la mia creazione seppur ancora (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.it, FTX)
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| | Re: New home for Brickshelf Scan Library
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ok this still leaves me with.... should I move my pictures or let them stay at BS? Sonnich "Dan Boger" <dan@peeron.com> wrote in message news:II8GxH.1KEE@lugnet.com... (...) coming (...) not (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general)
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| | lego commercial and 3225 box to be thrown away
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I am claening up, and I want to get rid of: (URL) a box for 3225. Anyone interested, drop me a note. I'll keep them some time, then throw them away (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Three buildings (A.K.o.S. )
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(...) Cool. More buildings shows the flexibility of the system. I guess my biggest concern with it is that the interior arrangements are visible through the windows. I've been urging my local club members to work on more interior detailing so that (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Flemish Text on old Belgian Lego boxes from 1950's.
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(...) Thank you Saskia, Here are the languages (by country) written on each country's Lego boxes from 1955-58: Denmark: "System i leg" Norway: "System i lek" Sweden: "System i lek" Germany: "System im Spiel" Austria: "System im Spiel" Switzerland: (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Mindstorms storm runner game
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Dear Lego, I really enjoyed this game on the mindstorms part of the Lego website. And although it is now a few years old, it is still a good game, and does get kids into programming. Could you fix it so it still works, and make sure the web inks (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: All Kinds of Structures (A.K.o.S.)
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Hi, I tried to build one of these and had some difficulties. Maybe you can clarify them for me. It seems that the idea is not to leave 2 studs on every side, but only on the sides that are going to have facades. If I understand the AKOS system, the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Playing with the idea of docking ports again ...
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I was trying to come up with a docking port that was bigger and stronger than a Moonbase flange, but still compatable with it, and also allowed vertical connections and connections at n X 90 degree rotations. I used MLCAD to experiment with (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.space)
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