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G'day all, For my latest MOC, I decided to branch out a little bit. For the most part, I build Space, but since I bought a couple of BFF's a couple of years ago, I've been wanting to see what I could build with the parts. I built this: (URL) A small (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego competition at the Puyallup Fair
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(...) David, I've been meaning to enter this year after year and never seem to get around to it. It's not looking any better this year. I've got a Castle display I'm putting on this weekend with Dan Parker and then NWBrickCon just around the corner. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.wa, FTX)
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| | Tripping a relay.
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I'm constructing something similar those "solar lanterns" you see in people's gardens, except on a larger scale. It charges up during the day, and automatically turns on at night. I'll be using a photvoltaic panel to charge a 12v 12Ah battery. The (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: When will the Vikings raid the US?
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(...) Hey Brendan, I've got no official word, but the word from Brickfest (which I was not at, so this is second-hand) was that these will be in TRU stores in October. I still think they will also be available through S@H, so I think "TRU exclusive" (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: MegaBloks
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(...) All of this information is correct. Please note than when I posted on this thread in early July we did not know when the sets would be released in North America and I was pestering Jake for more information (which he did not have yet). Check (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I read somehwere, I thought here but maybe it was over at Classic Castle, that Vikings will be in TRU in October. Thomas (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: When will the Vikings raid the US?
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(...) Hi Brendan, The Viking sets will be available on SAH and at Toys R Us beginning in October. At fest we all got a small leaflet advertising the sets at TRU in October. This was confirmed in Jorgen Vig's speech and when the Classic-Castle admins (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | When will the Vikings raid the US?
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I've been away on vacation for a couple weeks and a little out of the loop. Does anyone know if/when the Viking line will be available in the US? I searched for info on Lugnet but didn't find much. The Brickfest 2005 keynote speech mentions the line (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: I am not a nazi.
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Hey Richie, I'm still a bit confused on one question: are you, or are you not, a Nazi? ;) More seriously, I did think the reception you got was over-harsh. This area of humor is always a very tricky thing--Mel Brooks, Monty Python, Charlie Chaplin, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | Re: What a fest!!!!
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(snip) (...) I can echo the feeling over on the Train layout. I was talking to a family about my red train station, when the mom made a gesture and accidentially knocked the stairway roof off. (no big deal, since it just sits on top of the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: QR2837 - Another Aussie trains
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Hi Ross, Link away! We almost had three up here at once but this one will push out the Ghan. Check out this Qld Tilt Train too: (URL) (not mine). Tim (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Dual Hex small piston compressor (repost)
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(...) Hi Kevin I've just been studying the pictures again and they gave rise to a few thoughts. The broken hoses, I'm assuming you mean they pop off rather than suffer fatigue cracking, so is this because the pressure generated inside can become so (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: QR2837 - Another Aussie trains
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(...) Hi Tim, that's another nice loco. If you like, I'll link your stuff from (URL) my Aussie trains page>? ROSCO (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: pneumatic cat 343
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One question; where's the head? LOL! It looks very good. I like the idea of using pneumatics to power the legs. (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Liebherr LG 1750
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Greetings all- Having just gotten another of the 8421 cranes (total is 2) I decided on a whim to build the Liebherr LG 1750 (it is possible to build the chassis using these two sets). I set to work yesterday on the chassis, in the afternoon, and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Brick versions over the years
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Has anyone made a summary of when the type of bricks changed over the years? I recently got hold of a large unsorted but very nice auction lot from the late 70s to early 80's, around the time when the mould design changed quite rapidly and often (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: LRW ett måste!!!
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(...) Jag är sugen på LRW, månbas av moduler (ev med monorail), borg av moduler, blindbygge, byteshörna, kul att se ev projekt på g...och säkert något mer...är lite tom i skallen just nu. Ser fram emot en träff och hoppas att jag ska kunna åka med (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Re: Klubbartikel
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Godafton, alla. Jo, nu har jag skickat in en liten artikel. Vi får väl se vad som kommer med :-) Olof (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Re: QR2837 - Another Aussie trains
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(...) Tim You are one smart and fantastic designer and should be working for Lego. Many thanks for the credits but it all goes to you in your designing I am always happy to give you the inspiration. (...) It looks Fabulous and the chain link fence (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | 5 new creations
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Hello! The weeks heading up to Brickfest were a flurry of building, and I've just now had time to document my work. To justify posting to .space: (URL) AstroBunny 1, an asteroid base. To justify posting to .castle: (URL) Gecko Airship. (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | Re: The Great Ball Contraption at BrickFest
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(...) That's a nice video. It shows all the modules that we had in the loop (at that time). How big is the hi-res version? (...) I'll see if I can get the MLCad drawings posted early next week. Thanks for taking part Steve (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | A "me too" post, expanded
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(...) Likewise, and furthermore, I'd point out that point #5 applies well to life in general. LFB the three-space-indent terror (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Whose angel sculpture was that?
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(...) Wasn't that sculpture built as a test of some software he had written? I believe you give it a 3D model and it generates building instructions for you. (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: The Great Ball Contraption at BrickFest
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Okay, here's a low-res video of the GBC. It doesn't show my module for very long; the camera was still setting itself up to record and I thought I had stood there long enough, but I hadn't. Anyway, it runs for 9:39, has a couple spots where I had to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: beach house
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(...) Only if bribed appropriately... :) Norbert Black (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | selling out Todd Lehman's closet
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Hey everyone. Todd recently moved from a huge apartment to a tiny one, and as part of that, he's had to part with some of his "non-core" collection. (Which is still a ton of really good stuff.) Karen and I are helping him sell it all via our (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.market.brickshops)
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| | More for the Hobby Show...
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Beyond what we want from TLC Canada, i have an idea! (the masses recoil in surprise...) I know it's a Steve H idea, but it's a good one nonetheless... I heard great things about the GBC at BF'05. I know I have a few modules, and I think it'd be (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Whose angel sculpture was that?
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(...) That Angel was created by David Winkler, who is also our NWBrickCon 2005 Art/Sculpture/Mosaic Coordinator. If you wish to contact him, fill out and send the "Contact Us" link at (URL) NWBrickCon> and we'll help you connect. Wayne (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Lego competition at the Puyallup Fair
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The Puyallup Fair has a Lego competition. September 9-25, 2005 Entries required by Sunday, August 28 6pm. category for AGES 15 AND UNDER category for AGES 16 AND OVER Details and rules on page 48 of (URL) (including "Entire piece may not exceed 10" (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.wa, FTX)
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| | The Great Ball Contraption at BrickFest
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If you missed the Great Ball Contraption (GBC) at BrickFest (BF), you can get caught up here: (URL) Davis and I spend a great deal of time working out the details for the train, which became the backbone of the GBC. After much discussion, the GBC (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | pneumatic cat 343
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this is my latest creation, a pneumatic cat343 uses almost the same schema as the quad 343 only the leg structure is diverent and this one have a tail :) it uses his back to change the distanse bitween his frond and his back leg's tis one is more (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Whose angel sculpture was that?
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There was a life-sized angel statue in the Sculpture room. I read the card, but failed to write down (or remember) the name of the builder. Does anyone know who that was, and how to contact him? I'd like to put a picture of it in BrickWiki (on the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | BF05 Photos
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Here's a selection of my photos from Brickfest. (URL) (after moderation) Apologies to all those whose wonderful mocs I missed, especially from Build the Trust. This was the best BF yet! See you all next time. Cyndi (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Finally...
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(...) Wow! Absolutely stunning. I'm going to take some time over the next few days to enjoy, and then re-enjoy all the pics. I would LOVE to see this MOC in person. I also love the back story. In the end, it's all about story-telling, isn't it? (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Mustafar Duel
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(...) Very cool! The glowing lava looks awesome! I didn't know there were 8x8 plates in trans orange...hmm...must pick some up... The posing of the Obi and Ani are good too, though Obi's stupid grin clashes a bit. Ah well, at least it's better than (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| | LF-ant,, VTOL
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Hello spacers, I finaly finished and took some pictures of this MOC: LF-ant. (URL) Clic on the pic for BS folder. It's a small VTOL, 2 engines. I called LF-ant because I find it something of an elephant head. But you don't have too, I'll understand. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: beach house
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(...) they're initially from my (URL) and hopin' and prayin'> folder but they were realized by my fellow lug member, (URL) norbert black>, who will paint anything that will stand still long enough. another lug member, (URL) jason alleman>, has (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: micro moc: santorini
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(...) thanks cyndi, it was a pleasure to meet you at brickfest and to look at the details in your castle. congrats on winning the award. -§ deborah §- (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: beach house
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Deborah- where do those dark flowers come from? I enjoyed seeing this at BrickFest! -Cyndi (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: micro moc: santorini
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(...) Hi Deborah- this one stood out for me at BrickFest, I really like the look and feel of it. Thanks for posting it! -Cyndi (21 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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