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Here’s some Day 2 pictures of the world record US flag build attempt at the 2005 OC Fair. Stripe #7 is the first to have the blue union (sometimes called the canton) and stars. To precisely locate the star centers, we used a horizontal measuring (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe and Jonesy
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Awesome work, Alien is one of my favorite films. Great greeblies there with the chain, boxes and machinery. I like the creepy way the Alien blends into all those details, Joe looks allot like Brett with that expression and hat. Good work. (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | FA: Star Wars sets
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Check them all out here:- (URL) Landspeeder 7111 Droid Fighter 7119 Twin Pod Cloudcar 7124 Flash Speeder 7126 Droid Carrier 7130 Snowspeeder 7134 A-Wing Fighter 7140 X-Wing Fighter 7141 Naboo Fighter 7144 Slave 1 7146 TIE Fighter 7150 Tie Fighter & (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Look what you can build in twenty minutes!
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(...) Awesome Ted! (Hey, sorry I've been so aloof, even to you my closest AFOL neighbor. I haven't even thanked you yet for the bloody Christmas card!) :) But on topic, I must admit, I personally would use those in a Pirate display. For sure! ;) (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.edu, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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(...) Great show. Good time had by all. Totally amazing. Here are my pictures. (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The "Who's Attending BrickFest" list
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(...) You are right, the IHOP rocked, but I still giggle when I cut my pancakes. Of course, I blame Todd, wink! (...) Well I'm not hip enough to be "Jones'n" for anything, but I am really starting to look forward to it. (...) Awww, I wish you could (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: The "Who's Attending BrickFest" list
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(...) Since bars close WAYYYYYY to early in DC, better picture an IHOB with a bunch of AFOL's (Insider joke :D ) (...) Well I was there last year but won't be able to go this year which in some ways really saddens me (apart from Brickfest though (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Waltzing Matilda Vignette
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(...) Yes, I agree. It would be great to see it in the brick. (...) Also of note is the fact that there are at least 2 variations of the tune - the commonly known version, which Olympics watchers probably heard a few times, and the one I prefer, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: Waltzing Matilda Vignette
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(...) Hi Anita, Thanks for the comment. I was thinking about continuing the song, or at least the fun bits. Depends on my inspiration levels. This one grew out of a desire to build some Australian trees. As to the words: I think you'll find the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: Waltzing Matilda Vignette
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(...) Very cool idea for a vignette and well carried out. It expresses the feeling and atmosphere of the song really well, the beginning is peaceful and this is really well reflected in your vignette. I would love to see a series of vignettes for (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Waltzing Matilda Vignette
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Hi all, Here is my first attempt at a vignette. It is a recreation of the first two lines of the famous Australian (URL) Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Patterson. For those who don't know: a swagman is a sort of rural itinerant and a billabong is a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Realistically, what kid doesn't have internet access but his grandma does? I agree that not having printed instructions in a 2000-piece set is lame, but I don't think the concern above is too likely. Best, Joe (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Special events at BrickFest
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We have some fun events planned for BrickFest... Free Build competitions, Time Build, Where's "Waldo", and of course, everyone's favourite... - Dirty Brickster - Want to join the fun??? To participate in this game you need to bring along an LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with four new stories from the Biblical book of (URL) Judges>, relating the tale of Israel's eighth judge, Jephthah: (2 URLs) Refuses to Save Israel> (2 URLs) of the Ammonites> (2 URLs) Kills (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !!
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| | Re: The "Who's Attending BrickFest" list
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(...) Huh, okay. I'll try another 'puter. (...) Oohhhh! Yeah, [rolling eyes] it's all no-worry till that -stampeed- over the limited qty of secret mo[doh! must. keep. secret.] ;-) I guess I was thinking of the building's fire codes and required (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: How should Lego items be dated?
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(...) Gary, My 0.02 cents Like cars in the US the model year starts in Sept. Oct. of the previous year So I think that is appropriate for Lego sets. Base the year on the catalog year. Of course the history of when Lego pieces/parts/sets were first (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Affirmation process of the CA
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(...) This one: (URL) was working on an update but he's on vacation right now. I don't want to sent any time table but rest assured it is being addressed. -Orion (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: The "Who's Attending BrickFest" list
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(...) I'm not having that problem but I'll look into it. (...) legal. I'm not to worried about that. Our main meeting room had a maximum capacity of 350. However some of that room will be used for the First LEGO league and Mindstorms event. So (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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(...) Well I would like to lend my voice to this. I find lugnet a great resource, and I am happy to promote, or link to it from orionrobots.co.uk. I use lugnet pretty much every day, or at least read the feeds to my mailbox from it. I support you (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Target clearances begin
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The Mini-MTT (4491) hit 50% off at one store, so I bought a pile. I was surprised to discover a 4490 inside one of them! This is like opening up an oyster to find a slightly unexpected pearl. Though they are more like clams. -Erik (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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