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So, I picked up the first 'generic' set I've bought since I was a wee little kid. You know what? I actually missed having creative little themed sets. I may actually pick up two or three more of this sets just for more parts to build bigger things. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: The Upper Chattahoochee rides again
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(...) For an older MOC, I think they looked pretty good, reminds me of a GP15 (URL) My first train MOC was a 88ton switcher about 15 years ago. Although it could be greatly improved, I'm hesitant to change it. Mat (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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(...) The only FLL rule we are not enforcing is the restriction on software, so contestants may use any software they like. JB (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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(...) 42 DAYS!!!.. oh wait I knew that ;-) See you all soon! ~Christina (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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On Fri, July 1, 2005 12:36 pm, John Barnes said: (...) John, I plan on bring at least one of everthing on your list. However, unlike in previous years, winning all the competitions is not my primary goal. I have several interesting entries, so it (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Hi Vineet. In what way did you atached the extra tubes (there were a few cm of back and blue tubing left over after I cut the size I needed - I assume you are referring to those). Thanks, Gyl (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | New Technic Sets available for Purchase S@H
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The new 8421, 8416, 8420 sets are now available for purchase at S@H. Cheers, AP. (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Weekly Update of New AuctionBrick Listings - 7/1/05
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This is weekly update of new items listed at (URL) as of Thu Jun 30, 10:09 PM PST. To bid, review details of any item listed or to register go to (URL). (2 URLs) 4285 Small Basic Bucket> MISB Minimum Bid: $1.00, Time Left: 6 Days 16 Hrs+ (2 URLs) (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Technic/Mindstorms at BrickFest 2005
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BrickFest 2005 event planning and space allocation is in process. It would really help the planning process to get some idea of what competitions you might be planning on entering, and what Technic, Mindstorms or Great Ball Contraption MOCs you be (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Blips
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(...) look to be shorter than a minifig, yet are much more interesting than robots like R2-D2 in the Star Wars sets, that are not much more than a block of plastic with legs. ;-) I love the light on top and all the different appendages. Jeff (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Ursine cub II
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(...) Now I got ya.. I was thinking you were referring to some obscure anime I might have seen in the distant past! I had a friend help me with the original 3 Ursine Cubs which were made out of 2 recon mechs and 1 red planet protector, and mama bear (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) As far as I understand it, having had a chance to chat with the set designer in Billund during the inside tour, the "buggy" motor is cheaper than the smaller one you are referring to. The buggy motor uses a conventional iron cored armature (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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On Fri, July 1, 2005 10:17 am, Gyl said: (...) I replaced the single pair of pneumatic cylinders with two pair of pneumatic cylinders. It's a very easy change (except for securing the two cylinders end-to-end) That allows the boom to hold much more (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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Yes. When I built the crane, I had the same problem. This can be fixed however. All you have to do is attach the extra tubes. (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Thanks for the info. Still, I don't see the need to use this motor in the 8421. It only uses one motor, and it is not a very demanding application. They could have used the minimotor easily. It would have been smaller and less expensive, and (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New MOC: "Bushwhacker" Tank Mecha
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(...) blush (...) Thank you Mark! Yes, I'm trying to get a lot more detail packed into my models. Of course, with guys like you and Soren, among others, I'm learning fast. :-) (...) Yeah, originally they were supposed to fold back 180 degrees into a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | LEGO Braces for Big Changes - International Herald Tribune
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(URL) braces for big changes By Ivar Ekman International Herald Tribune SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2005 BILLUND, Denmark Lego, the maker of the iconic toy building blocks, put this little town on the map. Employees and residents alike cherished the family (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.mediawatch) !
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Hmm - not a lot more torque, but a huge amoutn of additional consumption, and fairly highly reduced efficiency. The 5292 appears to definately be the American SUV of the Lego motor range. I take it that for heavier torque - it is still better (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: LPub Orientation and Half-Size LDraw files
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(...) Thinking more about it, I wonder if it is a good idea that anybody be able to modify (and possibly screw up) these files. Some (manual) validation should probably be necessary. Philo (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Indeed... more torque, but lower efficiency: (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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