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(...) Great work Judy! Can't believe I haven't seen your stuff before. I was looking at your brickshelf folder and was duly impressed! Keep up the great work. Does the turtle use translucent elements? It has a great quality to it... Loved the Saint (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) I believe the Lego transformers are 12v a/c output. I used 12v a/c output 3.3A transformers from Digikey, part number T605. You will have to add your own connector. They are quite expensive, but they don't heat up as much as the cheap ones do. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The LM317 will need to "eat" more power if you supply a higher voltage and will thus kick in the thermal protection much sooner. I'd stay as close to the voltage the LEGO wallwart outputs as possible. (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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On Mon, July 18, 2005 10:51 am, Philippe Hurbain said: (...) ... (...) What was the problem? (...) I totally understand that. You'll notice the complete lack of write-ups of most of my modules. I did come across the above page a little earlier (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) nod, yes. (...) Add to this the fact that to get a working connection-enabled tool, you need start with (or at least develop along the way) a working GUI-based editing tool. That really narrows the field of potential (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.lcd, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Hello Steve! (...) Yes, it was a great time! (...) Actually the best picture is here (URL) (but all text info is in French...). More on that module on my website in some future! (I also need to add an update on my ball pump module that I tuned after (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Window Shopping
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(...) Yes, there is an open hole that I SNOTed but <sighs> alas, I was in a hurry to finish so there would be 20 models (I am glad you entered too!), anyway, in my haste to finish, I realized that I didn't have any "Great" lighting and when I took (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Hi Willy, I think "working" needs a tool. 1. there is a tool 2. there is a developping database There is no chicken-egg problem: the tool always precedes the database. Would you model parts without MLCad, LeoCad or LDraw? I doubt anybody (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.lcd, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Dropped by a Lego store last week during my lunch break and saw (URL) these> marked down from 25% up to 50% off. I'd normally wouldn't even pay attention to these except that an idea for a Felucia scene hit me! Here's what I've managed to get done (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Note that Rosco already did take a crack at a few, including generating some images for them, and in doing so, found a problem in one I created, and caused me to decide to add fields to the connectionTypeBox, which is goodness. Thanks! (...) I (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.lcd, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Modified Transformers Question (Re was: Transformer Power)
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(...) John, We had the luxury of using your controllers at the NMRA show (Thanks a ton!), and I am interested in modifiying my own. I think I've got enough information to swap the internal components, but negelected to look at the wallwart (power (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Summer Days & weekend GBB (was Avoiding motor stalls)
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On Mon, July 18, 2005 4:48 am, Philippe Hurbain said: (...) Hey Philo! I was looking at the 'Summer Days' pictures. It looks like you guys had a bunch of fun, but many questions came to mind. I couldn't find a good picture of the Spybot-Train-GBC (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for pointing this out. I am really impressed with the sets and like the fact that the individual sets represent more than one designer. I am wondering about price points though. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I wonder what (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Further Reduction!!! Re: A few good deals at my Brickenplate shop
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Evrything left is now 15% off!!! In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Thomas Main wrote: I have some great deals at my Brickenplate shop: (URL) [LEGOSet 4100] $9.99 ea. -- Five available [LEGOSet 4507] $24.99 [LEGOSet 8454] $49.99 [LEGOSet 4502] $34.99 (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: Look what you can build in twenty minutes!
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(...) <snip> Great stuff Teddy! I love this math stuff, keep it coming! Cyndi (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.edu, FTX)
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(...) While a connection database could be helpful, I just cant help thinking that a relationship/constrain system like solidworks and Pro/Engineer use could acheive a lot more. It could certainly be a start, then simplified - so the CAD (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.lcd, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Il nostro amato tricolore...
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(...) spero di si: qui intanto c'è dell'altro.... (URL) Matteo. (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) No prob! Thanks for making such a sweet MOC! -snip- (...) It is this lack of satisfaction that seems to drive the best, most creative work. I know Travis would have loved it. Especially the minibar!! -Lenny (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Avoiding motor stalls
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(...) You might also use a fast 2838 motor (URL) to direct-drive the ball throwing wheel. A friend used this setup in a GBC module (URL) that worked several hours without motor problems. Philo (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | NWBrickCon 2005 Pre-registration Now Open
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Pre-registration for NWBrickCon 2005 is now open at (URL) attendees using PayPal. NWBrickCon is an annual adult Lego fan convention and exposition in the Pacific Northwest. NWBrickCon 2005 will be October 7, 8, and 9, 2005, at the Seattle Center. (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon) !
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| | Torquey actually a word
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Hey guys, Chris' favourite term is actually a word, according to Jamie Hyneman from Mythbusters: (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Avoiding motor stalls
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Update: there are now two motors driving this thing. They each have an 8 tooth gear that turn a 40-tooth gear placed between them -- instant torque, but less output speed. I put another 40-tooth gear on the same axle as that one and connect that (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: 6 wide autorack
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(...) that may be tough. only way i see it working is with 2 x 4 clear plates. i looked on bricklink, and theres just not enough plates available. im working on a BTTX model now/ (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Maybe my Toy Fair pics? It was definitely featured at Toy Fair ... (...) I too hope that, and sort of expect that maybe they will, based on nothing more than a hunch and the way they were talking at Toy Fair. (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: 6 wide autorack
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(...) Hey Tom, I really like that. I am a _very_ big fan of autoracks, so I just might have to experiment with you technique. Now, if only we could get transparent plates to put behind those grille tiles. I just love the way you can see the cars and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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In lugnet.build.microscale, Kelly McKiernan wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP (...) Yep, that's what got me thinking of it. maybe Lego is hinting at it's usefulness? Well, i'm dfinitely hinting that Lego should make it IRL. Jeff (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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I'd hate to see Lugnet go myself, though I'd be lying if I said that I don't somewhat miss the good ol' days of rec.toys.lego. -Josh (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Both of these are wonderful. Judy you seem to have a very distinct style and approach to your sculptures. The sea turtle has an amazing use of colour, (as do many of your other models) and a very pleasing shape. Emily, is in a perfect pose and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) My apologies for leaving ".moc" out of the "lugnet.announce.moc" newsgroup name. I hope people will be forgiving :( Judy (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | 3vil Vulpine
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I forgot to post it here the other day so here it is now, BTW thanks for putting it up on the side bar Lenny. :) 3vil Vulpine, Luxury staff hover-Limo.. B-Shelf.. (URL) Terrible's personal ride from which he and his cohorts plot the destruction of (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.space) !
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| | Poet and animal sculptures
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Hello all, I have two new sculptures. A model of Emily Dickinson, who lived in my hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts: (URL) model of a largish sea turtle (alpha version?): (URL) you enjoy. Judy Miller (21 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture) !
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(...) Bruce, I don't think that is sculpy. Take (URL) this> from Travis's BrickShelf gallery. The two beards are identical. I don't want to start rumors, but I think these were prototype LEGO designs that BPS has gotten his hands on one of them. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: The "Who's Attending BrickFest" list
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(...) Well I'm not getting the full list. My list stops in the K's, no matter how many times I refresh. JB (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Could they be for the alternate model? I only have one set and its staying built for a while so I haven't looked at the alternate. JB (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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(...) Took me six hours to build this beast (I always had a rate of ~300 parts per hour when it comes to Technic models). I’m 100% sure I’d followed the building instructions correctly, and in fact have a perfect and fully functional crane truck. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Train and Town @ BrickFest
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Hi All, Well as we get to within 4 weeks of BrickFest the building frenzy begins. As usual we will have a train layout (with some room for train MOCs) and a separate area for Train and Town MOCs if we have an over flow (which is a good thing!). It (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !
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| | Get Involved at BrickFest 2005
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We have numerous opportunities for you to Get Involved at BrickFest 2005.. Bring your favorite MOCs (My Own Creation) to show to your fellow AFOLs as well as the general public during the Expo. The best way to guarantee space for your creations is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) -snip- (...) Not my thought at all, I was trying to point out who it seems. Personally, I think we should all drop this and let the judges make their determination. (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) I raised those concerns because I think everyone should be able to input on the matter. As for the contest itself, I believe, as I said earlier, that the judges will do their job right. But for the vignette "standards", it should be clear what (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: LSC - request for defining a WORKING connection database standard
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I'm not sure where this standard definition is at these days, or whether it could be used to automate what I'm doing by a clever MetaWiki robot coder, but I (and others) started capturing some connection information in BrickWiki ( (URL) ) You can (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.lcd, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) Oups :-) Misread that one! I apologize, you are correct. I read Brickshelf or Lunet, no other website. My bad on this one... It is nitpicky, I know it's not fun either to see someone do that, but I believe that if no one does it, then it's (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) I think you are misunderstanding Ryan's post. "The pillars extend 3 studs out from the base" - meaning: each pillar extends three studs out. And whether the vig fits with the rule ("3.Your vignette must have a maximum base-size of 8x8 (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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In lugnet.build.vignette, Terry Prosper wrote: major snip (...) more snip I just have to jump in here with a nitpick of this nitpicky post. What's the problem here? The rule you quote says that images must be hosted 'on brickshelf OR OTHER (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: MiG I-135
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(...) No realy, do. I realize my work needs major well.... work but thats what I meant by: (...) Tell me all the most glaring, n00bish, ridiculous flaws, Even if you can't give me a quick fix for them. No hard fealings I know you were trying to help (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Look what you can build in twenty minutes!
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(...) Geez, if my instructor used LEGO to demonstrate integration, I'm sure I wouldn't have struggled as much in my university math courses... (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.edu, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Jedi Temple
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(...) While looking at the vignettes, I noticed that the Jedi Temple vignette extended by a lot more than 4 studs in width. 3 on each side makes 6, not 4. Was 4 studs a limit for the total or for each side? Here's the rule: 3. Your vignette must (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) In the latest LEGO Magazine, there's a full-page ad for a contest about something, and they've been using images of this creation as a sample. I've seen this Town Hall used by LEGO in several places, I also hope they produce it at some point. (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) Apparently, it was a weekly winner, but (unfortunately) not a final winner: (URL) really wanted to get that one, too. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) (URL) was a winner that was going to be made IRL (i don't remember where i saw it- i think on lugnet, but i'm eating & too lazy to look it up). anyone else remember/ have any info? (...) Jeff (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Help set a LEGO world record this weekend!
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(...) Larry- We initially planned to embed the stars, but a number of reasons converged to make overlaying them the best choice: Since we put a wave in the surface, the union is not flat and embedded stars would have been more complex. We wanted to (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: MiG I-135
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I wont say what I think of this moc. I do suggest you look more into the styling and features of Eastern Block design types. Examples by myself, Chris Giddens, and Lenny Hoffman for example: (URL) Zog 31, by Chris Giddens (URL) Zhukov, Lenny Hoffman (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) That's really cool. I was sort of surprised to see the stars attached rather than embedded in the layers but I guess a lot of early flags (sewn) have stars sewn on... How is the flag going to be supported, it seems like it would put a lot of (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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Hello .space! I guess most people around here don't know me since I don't frequent this area of Lugnet. Any way I thought you might be interested in seeing my first Eastern Block (Blok?) themed creation. (URL) Yeah I know it kind of breaks the rules (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory sets
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(...) I read it that the 3D instructions would be online. I cant imagine LEGO releasing a set without instructions (if it needed them) ~J~ (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: Joe Vig Contest Entry - Joe and Jonesy
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--SNIP-- Hi Tony, You've really captured the 'unfolding' motion of the Alien (or should it be Xenomorph for this film?) brilliantly. Its by far the best minifig scale Alien I've seen. I don't fancy being in Joe's shoes at all. Your, Tim (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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Hey Brendan, Great work as always. God Refuses to Save Israel: Nice group of idols. Who worships Jar-Jar? LOL on the Israelites pulling the horses. In that same scene I like the detail of the white railings with the red backing as a doorframe. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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(...) Wait a minute. There's only room for one Orion on LUGNET :-b (Just Kidding) - (The Real) Orion (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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(...) Orion, I feel the same way... unfortunately the posts that go only to lugnet.admin don't show up when you scan thru the posts on the main post menu. I didn't realize this until 2 days ago. There are a lot of posts over there that may not be (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Help set a LEGO world record this weekend!
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(...) Wow thats really coming along nicely! (...) Do I get a prize for guessing that strip 9 has 6 at brick 2 and 5 at brick 14??? Hope you didn't get too much sunburn! ROSCO (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: LUGNet shut off
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I agree totally with this. Please stay Lugnet.... (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Help set a LEGO world record this weekend!
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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I can't seem to get the list to go beyond a certain length (like, 'M'). Are others experiencing this? (URL) I see we're up to 236 sign-ups. There must be a legal cap to how many may attend. I'm curious, what that number is. btw, what's the highest (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) The First Joe Vig contest has officially closed, and the Curators of .vignette would like to thank everyone who entered. We have seen some amazing entries, and are especially glad that we will award the prizes!! Judging will commence shortly, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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(...) Hi John I've fixed the problem. I tracked it down by commenting out parts of my program. Luckily I started on the function containing the problem So I found it very quickly. Solving the problem took longer though. As you can see below I've (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hello everyone Some of you may remember that ParLUGment held a "secret Santa" gift exchange back in December of 2004. Everyone seemed to have a good time, so we decided to do it again. Being too impatient to wait 12 months, we came up with the idea (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.town) !
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(...) Wow, SCLTC, looking good already, you guys made amazing progress... looking forward to todays update. Janey "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Even if the person who buys them has internet access doesn't mean you do. It would be a bit crap if as a kid your online grandma ordered it for you and then you had no instructions! Tim (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: I've got what Iain Hendry's got, was Re: Swan Firmware
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(...) Can you please email me the NQC source so that I can generate the listing to see if possibly the compiler is generating invalid code? John Hansen (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hello, which List of authors who have not yet affirmed the CA for Ldraw is up to date? (URL) hope there will be an update in the next months. CU Bernd (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Yup! As pointed out on LEGOFan, the sets form a size progression so there can be different price points, the third one is the biggest. (...) I agree. I would rather see names. Perhaps LEGO was thinking some were underage and wanted to keep (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | I've got what Iain Hendry's got, was Re: Swan Firmware
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(...) I've got the flashing five problem as well, and it's really annoying, I spent most of my Friday in vain trying to fix it. I thought/think it's a stack overflow problem, but after serious optimising of my program It's made zero difference. (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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(...) In my freelance period for LEGO I was able to see the winning models and the preliminary packagings. Of what I've seen the real names will also be included on the packaging, but on the backside. In the contract that all participants have (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) Thank you very much Brian. It was a fun little MOC, and I must say, I am pretty fond of anvils myself. (Other hobbies of mine include perennial gardening and occupational folklore. So naturally the two mix and my garden is adorned with a few (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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Here's some Day 1 pictures of the world record US flag build attempt at the 2005 OC Fair. With the flag pole reaching high into the sky (or so it seems!), we're ready to start. (URL) Jeff Elliott and David Michon confirm that the starter course of (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX) !
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(...) WooHoo!... but...what if someone gets these & doesn't have internet access (the boxes say the instructions will only be online)? Or will the sets only be an online Shop@home exclusive? These sets are too good to be limited to catalog or online (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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Hi, In an effort to clear up a little space I've decided to sell a few Technic sets that I have two copies of. All the sets are New and with their boxes. (NIB) (This means that they haven't been opened and the pieces are in their little plastic (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.il, FTX)
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(...) Indeed! Congrats to all the winners! If you look closely, all the winners and the name of their entries are identified in orange titles on the boxes near their model. I hope that is also done on the final sets, but I would prefer their real (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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I gotta agree with the good Rev. here ... there's something inherently funny about a falling anvil and Janey that is a beautiful little anvil. I liked this vig a lot. Brian Darrow "The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith" <thereverend@thereverend.com> wrote (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette)
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(...) Nod. (...) I think it's more than 3... each set seems to be an agglomeration of several of teh winning entries, for example one set has both the monorail city slice AND the Statue of Liberty model... I think that's pretty cool! (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) I'd like to see those - I spotted (URL) in a quick search, are there more? (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.gaming)
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Yay! Converted and uploaded to Brickshelf. (URL) I am working on a big edited vid of nmra. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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