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(...) YES. i would like to take a few seconds to PUBLICLY say that i am just blown away by ALL of the MOC's Janey has done. RTL would do itself PROUD to have her picture on the front page. Janey. your MOC's are just amazing. In fact. I would like to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I'm glad you noted this Calum! There's not only the fact that we have a fairly generous amount of space, but also that the models remain setup for three full days. So working on, then bringing and displaying, a large model is something to look (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Janey, I know that you and a couple other people did respond to an earlier thread about The Hobby Show, but for some reason that discussion just seemed to fade away. So I'm glad Dave decided to light the fire again and I hope we can hear from (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX)
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. . . (...) Sounds very interesting. I'll give it a try. Thanx Rosco. pat (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Jake et al I am very excited about the new factory, especially the train factory I would like to suggest that TLG take a serious look at the moonbase module and castle wall standards. By this I mean that you should consider making some reference to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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(...) many thanks for taking the time, especially since your time at the fest was limited. (...) i also look forward to seeing rtltoronto's contributions, especially the architecture based models. (...) -§ deborah §- (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Hi Pat, You could try the latest version of BrikTrak (URL) still officially beta, but generally works pretty well. It allows you to import an MPD file, and produce an XML file of the parts list suitable for uploading to your bricklink wanted (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow, Lenny, thank you so much. Your words are more appreciated than you may realise. I also wanted to thank you for inviting me to guest judge the space awards, that personal tour and the open discussion with you, Dan, and Felix opened me up (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: snipped (...) Thanks Calum, I have enjoyed making that model, and giving the "home tours" while at BrickFest... I also look forward to setting it up at the Hobby Show. Snipped a bunch of other (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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Hi, My son (5) and myself and fairly new to the Lego world. We've built from bunch of Lego kits, including some relatively complicated e.g. the Santa Fe locomotive. And are looking to expand our horizons. I've discovered the following link: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LEGOMASTER - FJSRADIO - Tonight 8/17/05
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I'm going to the FJSRadio studio tonight to take part in the Waterbug Hotel radio show. CHECK IT OUT. (URL) I will be making some announcements. Where? ONLINE - (URL) FJSRadio.com> When? Tonight August 17th 2005 - After 8pm until midnight or so. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.people, FTX)
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PS. See (URL) for better images PPS. It is Hirst, not Hurst (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk.en)
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Is the September meeting going to be the second Sunday of the month (12th)? (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) That is from a series called 'Little Artists' made by a Mancunian artist pair (I think) John Cake and Darren Neave. It recreates famous British modern art pieces such as the shark by Damien Hurst and 'Everyone I have ever slept with' by Tracy (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk.en)
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Go to the last picture of the day: "6 of 6: The finishing touches are added to an art exhibition made entirely of Lego, on display in the British city of Liverpool." (URL) Does anybody in UK has more information on this art exhibition? Cheers, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk.en)
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In lugnet.technic, Mark Bellis wrote: [SNIP] (...) Well, I think people were pretty impressed with pneumatics at BrickFest! I've been contacted already by people who want to use pneumatics in their non-technic MOCs. We are fortunate to have a (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hi Mark, not sure what LEGO flex tubes are made of, but I've had good results with 1/8" polystyrene model makers tubing which comes in 24" lengths in most hobby shops. It's white, so you can paint it to the colour you want. It's slightly less (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'd like to add a few of my own detail questions. A) How many channels will there be? There obviously needs to be at least as many as there are simultaneous running loco's on tracks else locos on sidings will keep waking up (since the switches (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nonsense! For a long time Micro was that thing that everyone should do, but no one really did. I started building Micro because Janey cajoled me into it last year, and then I realized how much fun it was! Every year there is a coordinator who (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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(...) Hello deborah-with-out-capitals! (...) Well, I was very impressed by deborah's models--they were very neat. I even took the effort to go after the opening ceremonies to see hers and Janey's work in the display rooms set up by the display (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Ashley, but the real credit goes to all the amazing builders that are adopting and adapting Micro to levels that are ever expanding and increasing in detail and design. I was blown away with the quality of the work presented this year. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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(...) I have some questions, too. I'm not a huge train person -- I own only two train sets -- but I'm aware of the 9V system's limitations. Would a 9V train have enough momentum to pass over a single section of plastic track? I'm thinking that the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) at vi bruker det øverste forslaget. Da slipper togene å stå i sving foran stasjonen. Bjørn-Erik (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.no)
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(...) Many people shy away from "competition". I'm pretty sure Kevin is always trying to make the best creations he can. Not because he wants to be better than you or me, but he just loves making cool stuff. Actually, Kevin's not a good competitor. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(URL) new creation was received by some travel writers and architectural critics not with the awe they greeted his Mirage in 1989 and Bellagio in 1998 but with questions about why it cost a record-breaking $2.7 billion and with mocking of Wynn's (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) hmm. Very interesting. Does that mean Janey, who contributed to one of the Great Ball Contraption modules had more in the Technic/Mindstorms/GBC area than all the robot-heads & robot-freaks of rtl combined? I'm totally not going there. (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Yes, and while I enjoyed his help a lot, my favourite part was the big hug he gave me before he went home. What a cutie! It was a pleasure meeting you as well. (...) Thanks, the cable cars were fun, I hope to expand that layout (it was very (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I mean "competition" in jest, since we are a community learning from each other. I do feel a bit tucked away out of sight in the UK. It seems that only the US is currently big enough to attract enough attention from TLG. I'm also trying to (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Happy to hear there are still member packets to be sent (even happier to see Lugnet will still be around!) I'm #433 - I'll email you my address. Thanks! Julie (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) And keep in mind while counting that Janey had, at least for a little bit, a small piece of the GBC designed by her as well (with the help of my son). (...) Actually, while I didn't get to see it run, I liked the cable cars in the micro train (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) That's great! I love the detailing and I particularly like the white lettering at the bow. Some people don't care for the pixellated hull profile, but I don't mind it so much because it preserves the LEGO-ness of the ship. Very nice job! Dave! (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Here's what my friend Rose Beetem, one of the programming (or the programming) people, has just said: (...) Email being: milehiconprogram@hotmail.com (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Dave, I responded ages ago to this, but I will jump in here again. I am in, and my dollhouse needs a full table alone. (...) Pleasure??? Ms. Higdon, surely you jest!!! (...) No kidding!!!! Ralph (ya knew this one was coming) is a redneck in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Nothing to apologize about - Gus was out there "on his own" because we wanted to make sure everybody *elses* modules got in. Gus has been videoed before. The only thing I wanted a video of with respect to that was the amazed looks on so many (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) OH!!! oh, oh... go there, please!!! How many??? Really, I didnt have time to check the name tags... (giggle). Im begging you, go there Steve!!! Of course, it would so not be my style to taunt rtl. (Oh man, laughing that hard with coffee in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) And, for the follow-up... Last weekend during BrickFest, we were shopping in the LEGO store. I took one of the new forklifts over to show her, and she said, "Is that mine, or are we getting two?" I went back and picked up another one. :) I'm (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.people)
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| | Taking up 'Revenge of the Brick'
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I've gotten a lot of interest in animation after showning several kids 'Revenge of the Brick' www.treehouseanimation.com/rotb including "The Making of...". I have several kids using MLCAD, L3PAO, and POV Ray to create walk sequences. This is all (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.edu)
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(...) "assumed" is too strong of a word. AFOLs have approached LEGO, in various ways, about sharing resources for CAD. The primary example of this is probably the "CAD summit" that occurred a few years ago.(1) People from the outside met with people (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) What is the lucky number range? Also, good news with the switching and the continuing and the such. ~Kevoh (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) For the public exhibitions with model railway clubs that I've done over the last four years I haven't referred to "L-gauge" because no-one outside the Lego community has heard of it! Instead I have used "8mm:1ft scale" because that is the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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