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(Spotlighted!!). (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Yeah, my mistake - forgot to update the auto-reply! Thanks for the heads up. (...) Totally my fault, buck stops here. :) Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liaison LEGO Community Team (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) Right On Richie! I only read parts of this thread, mainly because of how vicious it got. But, I think you make a good point. Everyone needs to constantly listen and look in the mirror and see what the look and sound like. In my opinion, the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Hey Bryan, The whole mosaic in only 2 studs wide. Every Mosaic I have ever done has been the same. In the past all my mosaics are unglued with a glued frame around to keep all the bricks in place. I was going to do the same with this and the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) If TLC is involved, can they bring any instructions and elements for mosaics or coloured mosaics that the kids/adults can build. Something using the 32x32 base plate? And if there is WALL space can they be hung by a wire or something like (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Hey George, Did you check out the pics on my brickshelf folder? I have a few more views on there. Not much, but at least there are a couple. Check it out here: (URL) I dismantled the prototype after I glued this, so unless I head to Northern (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Hey Dave, Funny thing about the lettering. When I built the prototype I left it blank, in case the client wanted just a Navy PT instead of specifically PT-109. He saw the prototype pic a said he did want it as PT-109. I figured, as I glue it I (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Hej Allihopa Jag får väl be alla som är intresserad av att komma på legomötet i Stockholm den 29-30 Oktober att skriva vad de är intresserade av att göra på mötet typ LRW,ULV,MicroCastle moduler,Byggning av någon sats med förbundna ögon etc så får (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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(...) Hey Aaron, Odd you should mention that! I DID build a police car. But I just copied one from some other builder I saw.... Wonder if I need to pay royalties or something? :) Bill (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Hey George, Thanks for noticing the spokes! I couldn't tell if they came off they way I wanted. The lady I did this for painted each wall of the Lego roon a different color (red, yellow, blue, and green). I wasn't sure which wall it was going (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Hey Bryan, I am eventually going to switch over to the new colors. All the new bricks in the the new colors I have gotten, I have been squirrling away. Not nearly enough yet to do a full on switch. Probably when Lego.com or Legoland (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) (3 URLs) (...) thank you. maroon (dark red) is my favourite colour and a chance to use it in a moc was great. i've been saving these pieces for a while and loved the mix with butter yellow. had a lot of fun with the patio set, 3 designs to get (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Responding to my own thread to keep the clutter to a minimum... How thick is the model? It appears to be only a few studs deep (maybe 4 studs at most), but the various shades of grey give the model much more depth and makes it really look like (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) He is certainly Japanese LEGO fan. But he didn't make his name public online. (When he posted to Japanese BBS,he usually signed "G@HITAHITA" as nickname.) And I've never heard his webpage or weblog except brickshelf pages. ayucow/Ayumi Hayase (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.loc.jp)
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(...) Bill, This is pretty cool! Still I'd really, really like to see a 1:15 scale police car from you(URL) Aaron S (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) Bill, That's way cool, though the Kawasaki rider in me would prefer to see it in a parallel twin. Nice work on the spokes, too, they really look like spokes. Thanks, George (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX)
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(...) snipped (...) thank you for the very detailed reply. i have come up with 2 additional questions. is there an auction? also since i'm doing this on the cheap, is anyone looking for a roomie for the weekend? thanks, ondrew (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon)
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(...) I love it! Great use of parts, the patio chairs are sweet. And I like the colors. Sweep of the roof gets style points too! Tim (Smith) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Mini No. 66: Solar Sailer!
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Hello dear fellows! I today finished Count Dooku's Solar Sailer from Episode II. It has a really tricky shape. As sails I used trans-yellow corner panels as they come in the Blacktron I space station. Bes greetings, yours Chris Click the image for (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) !
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(...) Bill, This is great, I wish I could see even more, maybe the inside of the turret and some more details. Thanks, George (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Very nice work. I love that tree. I like how you have it spilt into two large trunks near the top. The under construction building is very nice. I've always liked the town versions, but yours, which matches your other buildings, is a different (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: What do I do wrong?
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(...) FTX is what allows folks to do nifty stuff in LUGNET posts. It is proprietary to LUGNET (Todd wrote it.) Here is a (URL) user guide>. (...) While I use the web interface exclusively, I understand that NNTP is very convenient for lots of folks. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.people.newbie, FTX)
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this latest moc, a luxury beach house, (2 URLs) was designed to accommodate the friends and aquaintances who can always find their way to someone's beach house. the house is completely symetrical and modular to allow for compact packing. the main (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !
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(...) Projects for the Hobby Show Janey - Red House deborah - A keyboard with working Caps Lock and Shift keys Derek - Faberge Egg Sculpture Allan - Personal Massager Chris - ? JohnG - ? JeffVW - ? Now if I could only get some freakin retracts (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) What/WHo/Where is FTX? (...) I tried that web interface, but considered it not worth the trouble. I sincerely hope(d) that I could use the system from the NNTP side of things without having to turn to another webthingy. Anyway, forgot my (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.people.newbie)
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(...) does this thing vibrate? (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Hello! (...) I would be interested in the names of the Castle sets. And this difference in set names is a good argument for my opinion that in international intercourse we should refer to the set numbers rather than to the names. Names are - as you (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Heck, don't make that your goal; *I* build space badly, and it's nothing to aspire to. Instead, you should try to learn to build space well! One piece of semi-serious advice that I can offer for a fledgling spacer is to attempt variations on (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Not that you mentioned me, but my all my grey is taken up by a project for Hobby Show. It's big, it's boxy and the original thing (upon which it's based) encloses a volume of 129,428,000 cubic feet. ;-) Derek (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Hi Christian! It appears that you didn't post the note in FTX. The syntax works when you use that format. I don't know how that is done in NNTP, though, as I directly send using the web interface. And GREAT MOC! And nice presentation! Joe Meno (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.people.newbie, FTX)
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(...) Hi Sonnich, Yes there is such a way. There are a few tools you will need to do that: 1. The Ldraw parts library installation. 2. MLCad, a wonderful CAD program that lets you enter your model into LDraw files. 3. L3P, a program that performs a (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: attn Jake/TLC/whoever, about Lego Digital Designer file format/SDK
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(...) So, did you talk to Jake and hear anything? I spoke to him briefly about it and told him you would be asking him about it. I think a conversion tool would be extremely beneficial. Although, it sounds like they are updating elements on a (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Creating instructions based on and ldraw file?
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Hi all! Is there an automated way to do so? I do I have to take part by part away to generate the pictures? BR Sonnich (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.cad)
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| | What do I do wrong?
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Hello, everybody! I'm sure this has been asked over and over again, but I could not find an answer so far. If you look at this post: (URL) there is a picture embedded, with a link behind it. OK, I copied the syntax used in this post for my post (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.people.newbie)
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| | Re: A Rootin' Tootin' High-falootin' MOC
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(...) ggrrr ... Haha. I was about to post asking why this was in space! hahaha. Anyways, I like the general look the store. I'd love to see the finished town. -Lenny (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.western, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: September meeting
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(...) Yes, this is the tentative date for the September IndyLUG meeting. There will be a building contest for the September meeting, which will be discussed at the August meeting this weekend. Details of the contest will be posted here after this (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: I am not a nazi.
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(...) -snip- If you want to increase your skills as a space builder, here's my advice: 1. Stop building things that you know will get a shock value. A fighter with a crucified Christ on the top? A spaceship in the shape of a swastika with Hitler (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Hello, everybody! Well, parts of it have been on exhibition before, and even the current setup has been on display once, but now I took the opportunity to take a few pictures of the completed model. It was about time, too, as the MOC will meet the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle) !!
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| | Re: LUGNET to change hands while continuing normal operation
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hello! (...) Knowing my usual luck #693 is out of the lucky number range.. ;) Bye Jojo (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Jag har inte ricktigt hängt med i denna diskutionen, men om det skulle handla om från början till nu, så tycker jag LRW ska stå med, visst det har bara varet en tävling, men om man gämför med alla andra LRW jag hittat på nätet så är vi lite (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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(...) Forsåvidt godt poeng, men togene må uansett være så korte at de kan passere hverandre på hvert sitt spor, så det er ikke sikkert at det blir så ille. Må testes ut. Tok litt av med track designer, så jeg har lagt opp et par forslag til. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.no)
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| | Re: I am not a nazi.
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(...) Hello Richie, i read the whole off your post (and previous about the half of the original thread). I agree to what Jamie wrote, you just choose a subject which is to overladed with emotions. In fact here in germany your MOC is illegal. When (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| | Re: Parts for building from MOC instructions
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(...) Unfortunatly Ross' suggestion is probably the nearest you are going to get to what you would like. I have had the same problem with having to buy from multiple sellers. I think it is a problem that occurs more with train building than for (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A Rootin' Tootin' High-falootin' MOC
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(...) I always thought Western town was a theme sorely neglected by AFOLs Look forward to the station! (thats what you get for posting to trains1) Tim (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.western, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Mustafar Duel
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I wanted to make another Star Wars vig based on a powerful moment from Revenge of the Sith. The emotional, climactic duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader over the roiling lava of Mustafar seemed like a fun idea. (URL) Click pic for gallery! During (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !
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(...) Normally I keep my nose out of stuff like this, but I might throw my 2 cents in. I think your choice of "sub-theme" was simply a bad choice. The holocaust was a very dark time in our planet's history and there are people alive that are still (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Hängbro på 7 m kan ju vara värt att ta med...ska kolla om jag har någon bild på microstaden...mejlar i så fall...så förhoppningsvis får du från fler håll och kan välja på flera. /Andreas (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Re: Have '87 Catalog with many alternate/different set names
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Yes! #6682 Cement Mixer is callde "Cement-mixer lorry." Do you know anyone or any website that would be interested in this information? I like to keep old catalogs, but I'd be happy to donate this one if it can be used for more than just my own (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Engineering 'Bot
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(...) (URL) SAMEI>> Hello Franklin, SAMEI is only two things IMHO: 1. fantastic simple 2. simply fantastic It's one of those creations like the (URL) Blips> by Peter Reid which impress by their simplicity. They allways make me think "why the hell (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: All plastic track
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(...) Oooh!!! That would be nifty. Electrical blocks. Also could be used for cheap sidings, if the price is right. (...) Doesn't that not work because of the polarity switching? Like you say above. Or would you isolate it twice, so that you have one (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Mos Espa Arena Race Checkpoint
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Throughout the Mos Espa speedway, checkpoint towers are manned to observe and report the progresss of the race to the viewers at the Grand Arena. Numerous crashes and accidents that occur during the race are caused more often by the drivers (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Announcing LEGO Ambassador 2nd cycle
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(...) "Bloody Jay", a user at Classic-Castle, has reported that the email address specified is still stating that "At this time, we are not accepting applications to the program". Looks like you didn't synchronize your watches at LEGO HQ ;) I am (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | I am not a nazi.
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I am not a nazi. Let me say that again: I am not a nazi. I really do want to make that point clear in this post. I am not a nazi. Nor do I want to be a nazi. If you frequent LUGNET, you may have noticed a MOC (my own creation) that I posted to the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate) !!
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| | A Rootin' Tootin' High-falootin' MOC
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(URL) The first in a new project, I'm starting. There are so many people making Medieval villages, and modern cities. And since I'm living in a wild west town now, I thought I'd try my hand with a western town. I hope to have a whole little town set (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.western, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) I didn't think we'd come to any conclusion yet. That was the gist of my question above. I should have highlighted the is in the phrase, "is a play area the best way to go? (...) I'm with you. I totally agree. That was the type of suggestion I (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Cool, this is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see it! Derek (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Administrator Position Open at GeekBrick.com! (For Europeans ONLY)
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(...) We have found a staff member, so this position is now void. ;) - Daniel (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.eu)
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(...) I'll try and bring some of the models from the NMRA/train6 layout. If only I had rings of grey bricks to put them into...who has lots of grey bricks? JeffVW? JohnG? Wayne? Hrm. Calum (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) My interest in GBC's is about the same as Bionicle. And Bionicle has those cool shoes. Calum (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) So, here's my question: Where did we come to the conclusion that Lego wanted a play area? Can't we do something that highlights the AF in AFOL, eg, a large display or project that could be really impressive for kids and adults? Calum (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Does this mean that I had more *unused* GBC's than rtl brought GBCs? (...) Kevin P.S. It is a little known fact that my pneumatic GBC was the most reliable MOC there. It never lost a ball. (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Yeah, there's defintely an opportunity if you're one of those folks who don't feel you fit well into rtlToronto (or even alienated by rtlToronto :) Paul Hynes had this amazing tank model there last year. Check out the rest: (URL) know for a (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: Where do we go from here...
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(...) Poor choice of clues. My bad. AB (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) ohhh...hhh thats NOT what i was thinking...... i was thinking something ELSE all together. (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Where do we go from here...
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(...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Hmm, could it be one of these: (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Announcing LEGO Ambassador 2nd cycle
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It seems like only days ago that the first Ambassador cycle was launched, but it’s been a bit over six months. In order to be able to meet with the first cycle at BrickFest, we pushed the first cycle a bit past the standard six month period. Hey, (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce, FTX) !!
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(...) No. But the original thing (upon which it's based) did generate about 160,000,000 horsepower. AB (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Re: Parts for building from MOC instructions
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. . . (...) Sounds very interesting. I'll give it a try. Thanx Rosco. pat (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Factory suggestions
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Where do we go from here...
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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 §- (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: Parts for building from MOC instructions
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Micro continues to impress, plus thanks, Janey!
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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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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) (...) (20 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. (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Re: BBC "Day in pictures"
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PS. See (URL) for better images PPS. It is Hirst, not Hurst (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk.en)
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| | September meeting
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Is the September meeting going to be the second Sunday of the month (12th)? (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: BBC "Day in pictures"
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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 (...) (20 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, (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk.en)
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| | Re: Brickfest Pneumatic Master and new Pneumatic Gate Circuits
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Flex tube (was: Brickfest Pneumatic Master ...)
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: All plastic track
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Micro continues to impress, plus thanks, Janey!
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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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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. (...) (20 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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Modellmessen 2005
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(...) at vi bruker det øverste forslaget. Da slipper togene å stå i sving foran stasjonen. Bjørn-Erik (20 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. (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Steve Wynn's creative use of "Lego toy" in a simile
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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 (...) (20 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. (20 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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Brickfest Pneumatic Master and new Pneumatic Gate Circuits
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: LUGNET to change hands while continuing normal operation
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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 (20 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 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: PT 109
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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! (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Mini moonbase, anyone?
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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 (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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