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  Re: Question about image generation
 
(...) You can also use "Save snapshot" in LDView to generate a similar image. If you set the edge lines to be always black, and set the Field of View to be 0.1, you'll get something like so: (URL) Cobbs (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Sears Tower: Supersize Me
 
(...) Spencer- Wow! We like to build big structures at SCLTC and this is one of the most impressive I've ever seen outside (or inside!) of Miniland. Congrats! -Ted Michon SCLTC (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  Re: I want LEGOLD
 
(...) If you are really interested in something like this, I recommend taking a look at some third-party custom-created castings. A talented member of BZPower, Flintsmith, has created some amazing collectibles in metal and precious metal (see (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
 
  Re: MINI Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica
 
Chris, This is a great design, a worthy opponent for your Viper. Kelly, I like the group scene a lot. One problem - Vipers should always be outnumbered. Part of the heroism of Apollo, Starbuck, and company was that they were always up against (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: New Loco MOC
 
(...) Very good work, Alban, with one of my favourite electric locos (it was the loco in my first Lima toy train...) I have a slightly better solution to James' modification: (URL) and the exploded view: (URL) And yes, James, that slope also exists (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  LDraw files for Large models/scenes?
 
Has anyone created any LDraw files for large models or scenes? Something where a story could be animated? In a future/space settings? Something like Riot13: (URL) would be so nice if someone made something like that. :) (hint hint) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MINI Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica
 
(...) It's definitely a trickier one, that's for sure. But I think you nailed the essential idea of the Cylon Raider. As with the Viper, I had enough pieces (mostly) to construct four copies, so I've got a little armada going on: (URL) (Click for (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Sears Tower: Supersize Me
 
After building a (URL) microscale Sears Tower>, I decided to do a larger compressed version for use in our train layouts. The resulting (URL) model> debuted at MichLUG's GATS 2005 display in March. However, I still wasn't satisfied with the size and (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: MINI Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica
 
(...) (URL) The overall saucer shape is good (with the down-canted wings), and the 2x2 Racers slope really nailed the canopy's shape (the original is louvered, and painted black); but the engines aren't quite right, IIRC. They are black, but the (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Alien delegation
 
(...) I like these -- they're whimsical. Mr.Rignault has made good use of the Lever Base, 1x1 Plate With Tooth, etc. to depict bulbous eyes, noses, beaks, protruding tongues, moustaches, feelers and eyebrows. The naturalistic browns and sand-colors (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Vikings in North America... Please?
 
(...) Don't know about the USA, but we have the Viking sets in Canada... SRC LUGNet #765 StRuCtures™ Bricksmith™ (URL) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  I want LEGOLD
 
(...) There's basically only three things I buy - with my discretionary income - DVDs, LEGO, and Gold(&Silver), so these gold LEGO bricks are a hit with me. I would however like to request/suggest that TLC partner with the Royal Canadian (or a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.dear-lego)
 
  Re: The World according to Harshbarger, Lambrecht, and Lowell
 
(...) Eric, your fanatstic work always gets my attention. I like to build big, and I've got a lot of parts, but that globe is a challenge I'm not ready to tackle... yet. ;-) Tim (Smith) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
 
  Re: Question about image generation
 
(...) LDLite or LDGLite, possibly with a special ldraw.ini color file that gives black edge lines (although the default for trans white might be black already), or maybe MegaPOV are all ways I can think to do it. Ask Dan Boger. (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  The World according to Harshbarger, Lambrecht, and Lowell
 
There's no way I could have ever built my latest creation without the earlier work of the following two LEGO guys: - Bruce Lowell, creator of the first "Lowell Sphere" - Bram Lambrecht, author of the web-app that allows creation of any size Lowell (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture) !! 
 
  Spite Your Face Productions on the cover of Digital Creative Arts
 
I was browsing the local magazine rack and stumbled across issue 21 of Digital Creative Arts. On the cover is LEGO Minifigs and lloking closely I found that Spite Your Face Productions has an article inside titled "Make Your Movie: (And Your Name)." (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.publish)
 
  Bricksmith for Macintosh 1.2: Faster, Nicer
 
The Bricksmith fairy has come again, with a shiny new upgrade to put that special sparkle in your Macintosh LDraw experience. (2 URLs) Bricksmith 1.2> adds the following features: Speed increases of up to 33% Search in the Part Browser Hide/show (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.mac, FTX)
 
  7015 Build
 
I have just completed building 7015, the littlest Vikings set. Its great! Took about 10 mins. The resulting beast is one of the nicest fully articulated/posable lttle models I've seen recently. Nice parts selection too for such a little set. And if (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Question about image generation
 
(...) The black lines are normal edge lines (type 2 or 5). As has been mentioned, that was drawn by LDGlite which seems to use silly thick black lines to represent them. Different renderers use different settings (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) ... e io ti patcho il compilatore C in modo che non richieda i punti e virgola :-P :-P :-P CiaoCiaoSergio (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Question about image generation
 
(...) Nope, that's right: ldglite -a1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,1 -ld -Q -v3000,3000 -W$scale -S$scale -i2 -MSfilename.png somedat.dat (I think, it's Steve's code) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Hobby Show pics - 2005
 
I'm neither the greatest photographer nor the greatest writer of captions, so keep that in mind as you view these: (URL) in advance for any embarassment or insults I may have caused with the captions. It's all in good fun though, so please don't (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
(...) James, That is a great model, but I am not your target audience. I love the set, I just can't see spending that much on a train. I say this knowing that I have probably spent almost that much on the trains that I have built myself, but it (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
--SNIP-- (...) To be honest I toyed with that idea myself for The Ghan and was swayed more by laziness than generosity. I think that both are worthwhile. In some ways I think releasing custom kits and instructions is actually more beneficial to the (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Photo of Train MOCs in local newspaper
 
Following the recent Birkenhead (UK) model railway show, at which we exhibited our small layout (12'x6'), the exhibition manager sent me the photo that appeared in the local free newspaper, the Wirral Globe: (URL) layout is top right and the (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
(...) Tim, I'm glad to see your recent public posting of instructions for the NR 75 Ghan. It really gives me pause to think about where our LEGO train hobby is going and how well we are doing sharing ideas and growing in our creativity. I am torn (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New Loco MOC
 
(...) Alban, I was inspired by your SNOT work on the windscreen to try to use the new 1x1x2/3 slope in replacement of the 1x2 45-deg slope that is either-side of the front windscreen. In CAD, it looks like this: (URL) Notice the 1/2-plate offset (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Free shipping on last of the Brickmania CD-Roms
 
Earlier today I realized that there are now less than 100 copies of my instructions CD left. To celebrate this milestone I haver decided to offer free shipping until New Years, or until they're sold out, whichever comes first. Due to the fact that (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
 
  Re: Microscale USS Fletcher Class Destroyer
 
Sweet! But where's the rest of the task force? ;) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.military)
 
  MINI Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica
 
Hello aganin altogether! Recently I posted my MINI Viper and Battlestar Galactica. In your kind comments you suggested to also do a MINI Cylon Raider. Of course I also wanted to have an enemy ship, thus I began to design one. I here want to show you (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX) ! 
 
  Giochi Sforzeschi - Comunicato N° 1
 
Milano, 8/11/2005 ore 20.00 Oggi, il gruppo milanese si è riunito davanti a 2kg di spaghetti alla amatriciana ed ha cominciato a buttare giù un pò di idee per la partecipazione ai Giochi Sforzeschi di Milano. - L'organizzatrice Barbra Bucci ci ha (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Lighteye Bot uses spirit.ocx
 
Hi to all, may i introduce my lighteye robot? (URL) uses the spirit.ocx ActiveX control together with a Borland Delphi program to show, what the bot sees. Usualy i use to put the bot on the ground, together with a light source it must find. It (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Question about image generation
 
(...) Looks to me like its rendered with ldglite, but i could be wrong. ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: New Loco MOC
 
(...) Indeed, the front is very well done! I love the orange triangular bib. (...) Yet, stacked very well with good texture and relief. (...) Regardless, a really nice 8-wide with lots of nice little details. Great model! later, James Mathis (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Question about image generation
 
How is an image like this created: (URL) how are the black lines done? Is there a special command, or is it a function of some software platform unfamiliar to me? Any info is appreciated. Dave! (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Microscale USS Fletcher Class Destroyer
 
That's really nice. My first thoughts were of the old Tente ships - yours really looks like a ship because of the smooth hull. I especially like the asymetric construction in the bow to get everything to fit - clever solution! Would love to see more (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.military)
 
  Re: New Loco MOC
 
(...) Thanks a lot. Yes, that was quite difficult to design. Of course there was several versions and in fact one day I had to rebuild the loco entirely to remove 2 plates in height because I found it to high. The middle of the loco is ashamedly (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
(...) I forgot something crucial! The above prices include a train motor ($25), speed controller ($42), 2x curve track boxes ($26), and 1x straight track box ($13). Maybe it makes a differnce to us LEGO Train fans to not buy all these running gear (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Festival of the Masters in Orlando Nov 11-13 2005
 
The GFLUG/GFLTC will have a display at Festival of the Masters this weekend at the LEGO Store at Downtown Disney. The display will feature the History of Humanity (HoH) in LEGO bricks. This is the only big event for us in the Orlando area this year, (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.events)  
 
  Re: cambio email
 
"Cristian Sala" <capitan.crash@email.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:IpLnHx.1p4w@lugnet.com... (...) Si si avevo capito:-)) Mi chiedevo solo perchè Giulio avesse inoltrato richiesta tramite il form, tutto qui. Mi spiace di non esserti di aiuto. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: pneumatic 3 legged
 
(...) The Isle of Man is a small island off of Ireland. Here is a link for a brief overview of triskelion. It is a triple spiral, in Celtic culture representing the sun, the afterlife and reincarnation. (URL) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  "Optimus Prime" with Vahki parts
 
Everyone's favorite mid-'80s Autobot leader, rendered with Bionicle Vahki parts... (URL) ...courtesy of the $20 Bionicle Bucket found at TRU. It contained enough parts for all six Vahki, plus numerous Rahkshi feet and hunchbacks. Thank you, TLC. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  MISB Galaxy Exploreer on AuctionBrick
 
It ends Friday. Now is your chance. (URL) :) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Re: 8421 a 129,90 euro!!!
 
(...) Se te lo dico come faccio a venderli su ebay ? :D (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Favorites file for sets
 
(...) The Peeron TOS is really restrictive for the amateur developper. My personal interest is that you are granted with the permission. This would immediatly change nothing for me but would be a great positive sign, a small step toward a direction (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Re: 8421 a 129,90 euro!!!
 
si, ma dove li avete visti a cosi' poco? "Alex Cordero" <alecchisi@gmail.com> ha scritto nel messaggio news:IpLD1K.1LB1@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) DO DIESIS?!?!? UAAA...AAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAH SUPERLOL! (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
In lugnet.trains, Ben Fleskes wrote: (snip) (...) Regarding signatures - You might want to ask Tommy at brickengraver.com about that...he can engrave your signature on a brick, and I think that could be a nice touch! Overall,I am really impressed (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
(...) To jump in with a "me too", I think that having your signature somewhere is an excellent idea. Your SF cars say designed by James Mathis, not by Brick Built Trains. Tim (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Alien delegation
 
Here are a few recently observed alien species : (URL) --> click on the pic = BrickShelf folder once moderated. Enjoy! JP. (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: Pirate Docks MOC
 
(...) John, I like this, you've packed a lot of details into a relatively small dock scene. The buildings are small, but still have enough detail to make them interesting. The pics are good too, there are some nice street scenes that capture the (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
Ciao Sergio, (...) Attento che senno' tolgo anche Java e "Do diesis" dalla lista veh? :-) Ciao, Guido (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
 
In lugnet.trains, James Mathis wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) First - excellent work James. Your well of creativity runs deep. Good Questions. I think there is a market for $500 - $1000 LEGO train sets. But at that point, I think you additional (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) Preoccupante ... dopo questa affermazione ho la prova che l'uso delle OpenGL provoca effetti collaterali neurotossici a lungo andare :-) (...) ARGH. Questa poi... :-) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: And then the Thank-Yous...
 
In lugnet.loc.ca, David Koudys wrote: Thanks for such a great show guys and gals! I had a good (and yet quite tiring) weekend (I'm still yawning.) Thanks for the hard work from Janey, Dave and the rest. Oh and all of the classic space minifigs were (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
Ciao Sergio, (...) No, no, va proprio bene cosi: anche l'assembler non e' degno di essere chiamato linguaggio di programmazione. :-) Aggiungo invece al novero il FORTH (o meglio il pbForth), che avevo dimenticato. Ciao, Guido (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:IpLFyr.4Jy@lugnet.com... ,snip> (...) try using a monopod, they are great for crowds, and give just enough stability for those tricky shots, and no one trips over them, well except for (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) Real Programmer's don't use Pascal :-) Ed inoltre la tua regola manca di una parte di frase: (...) ... perchè a nessun assembler che uso serve il punto e virgola alla fine della riga :-) CiaoCiaoSergio (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) Parte della vecchia guardia ti ricorda anche che tu sei squalificato :-P :-) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: DB425 - yet another raytraced train
 
(...) Thanks. There are four Australian units in my BS gallery so I'm not sure which one you mean. As for the ldraw, that model is one of the few I've designed as a shell only (I usually make them fully buildable from the start) so I can send it to (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
Ciao Biffuz, (...) Conoscendo bene i tipi (me compreso) e' pericolosissimo perdersi nel decidere il metodo di estrazione casuale di qualsiasi cosa! Ho quindi avvedutamente omesso questo dettaglio. Comincerebbero ad arrivare proposte del tipo: si (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
Ciao Dino, (...) E' vero, e' piccolo. Quindi bisogna assicurarsi che esista una superficie molto chiara su cui attaccare il nastro adesivo nero. Posto che il pavimento sara' di gomma verde rugosa, chi prepara il campo di gara? (...) Io posizionerei (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
Ciao Alex, (...) Quando ho scritto 2<N<8 intendevo dire che N e' compreso tra 2 e 8. A cosa serve specificare anche che 8 e' il massimo? (...) Battuta destinata alla vecchia guardia :-) (...) Se vuoi usare 6 sensori su 3 porte sei libero di farlo (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Lego - Rare Castle or Pirate Parts - inc BLACK WALLS
 
(URL) - Rare Castle or Pirate Parts - inc BLACK WALLS> (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) Beh questo è scontato :-) Del resto quante volte è capitato che un robot spianasse il firmware degli avversari? Eppure la regola che lo vieta c'è :-)) CiaoCiaoSergio (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, FTX)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) In alcuni precedenti regolamenti era scritto che erano ammessi "sensori funzionalmente equivalenti a sensori originali che non comportino nessun esplicito vantaggio rispetto a questi ultimi.". Lo spirito era proprio quello di permettere (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, FTX)
 
  Re: Legofest di Crema --> Motori compatibili
 
(...) ... prova coi CDROM :-)))) (...) Ad esempio, guarda qua (URL) E' il più comune motore che trovi nei CD e DVD per l'apertura del tray. Che casualmente ha un perno in cima alla puleggia che sempre CASUALMENTE ha le dimensioni di uno stud. Devo (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, FTX)
 
  Re: DB425 - yet another raytraced train
 
(...) Very nice. Both this and the Australian unit are great models. Would you consider sharing the DAT file? (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Legofest di Crema --> Motori compatibili
 
Oltre alla regola "motori compatibili si/no", a mia idea emerge un argomento ancora più interessante... Come fate voi a utilizzare i motori della "stampante del cuggino" con l'RCX? Se non ricordo male la maggior parte delle stampanti, scanner e (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: November 19th, 2005 SMART Meeting
 
(...) Just a little under two weeks to try to cross the largest gap you can with a robot. If some of you haven't attempted a mini-challenge before, the main objective is to learn. Tackle as much of the task as you feel you are able to; you don't (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
 
  [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés lundi 7 novembre 2005
 
Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouvelles brèves ---...--- * Avec LEGO, tout est possible - Ascenseur spatial * (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) ... nonchè sulla capacità della summenzionata carta di credito. Suvvia... se ne vogliamo fare una questione religiosa, allora la mia religione mi impedisce di spendere 35 euro per un motore di quel genere ;-) Mi sta benissimo porre dei limiti (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, FTX)
 
  Re: Brickshelf Finds: 11/05/05
 
(...) Whoops, forgot to mention that the show is being fansubbed (URL) here>. Go take a look, it's kind of interesting. Soren (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Re: The Kingdom of Ikros: Chaos Skies - Chapter 9
 
(...) Hi, Even though I haven't kept up with this one (a little dark as we discussed ages ago...) I scanned through your new chapter and the layout is still excellent. Your pics are even improving from an all ready high standard. Congratulations and (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Re: Pirate Docks MOC
 
A nice MOC! Thanks for sharing. The smoke is well done, as is the colour balance on the tavern. The whole concept is also nicely scaled and implimented... I particularly like the pirate in the water tunnel from the rear view. God Bless, Nathan (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.pirates, FTX)
 
  Hobbyco specials (8421 and 8654)
 
A quick visit to Hobbyco reveals [LEGOSet 8421] for $129.95 and [LEGOSet 8654] for $79.95 I just thought I'd share; both sets seem like pretty good deals to me. Cheers Richie Dulin (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
 
  Re: 50th Gold Bricks
 
I decided to take a closer look at the gold bricks... (URL) photos are of the regular and Duplo 50th anniversary bricks, along with a 1 ounce 24k gold coin (on the left) and a 1/2 ounce 22k gold coin (on the right). The 22k has a bit lighter color (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.color)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) You work hard at it? Chris, not even the best actor in the world could make it look that natural. (...) No one wants you to lie. (...) Is that why you smashed it??? Is that one of those "If I can't have it, NO ONE can???" I'm willing to give (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  The Kingdom of Ikros: Chaos Skies - Chapter 9
 
Finally, after months of turmoil, heartache and bouts of shear luck, I can announce to the world: The Kingdom of Ikros Chaos Skies Chapter 9 - Out of the Darkness Please let me know what you think! (URL) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)  
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) But if people know you're really nice people, then isn't it possible that the people you attract to the dinners would also be nice people? (...) You should get it. I spent enough time explaining it to you. ;) AB (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Microscale replica "Liberator" (in progress)
 
(...) I can't really call myself a fan, since I've seen exactly one episode of the show. But it's on my list for eventual home-video viewing... if it's on DVD... is it on DVD? (URL) opinion>. "This title will be released on December 31, 1969." 1969? (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) Shhhhh Chris, you arent supposed to tell anyone about that... crap I still owe Tilt 400 bucks. Janey "Glow in the Dark Brick" (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) Actually, what I am surprised NO ONE saw was the "red ghost" mini fig shroud you had hidden in the closet. Aren't those things rare? :) Chris (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: well, _that_ was interesting!
 
(...) Yes Calum, I can carry on a deep intelignet conversation with one person, at one moment, and not 15 milliseconds later, send you an SMS text, that says "you suck." I'm just "gifted" i guess. :) Chris PS, nice one, on the 8am text to me about (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) What's not to love about rtlT?? I mean, we are located at the centre of the universe (though, some of us are located a little south-west...) We do train shows, robot competitions and public display venues which we use to show our MOCs--we got (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) you dont count as "real" lego people.... you have a book. that makes you WAY SMARTER then me...... :) :) :) (...) if you say this again, im going to punch you. I work hard to come a cross as a dink and a AFOL (pronounced with a slur and lisp) (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) That's good. Because the only other Janey quote I could remember wasn't really ready for prime time. ;) (...) It was a secret ballot taken while you weren't there. But the guy from FormYourOwnUnion.com assures me that it is perfectly legit. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Pirate Docks MOC
 
A pirates-style dock with defenses, tavern, and other features: (2 URLs) (Click here for Brickshelf)> It was featured at NWBC and I was honoured to win Historical: Wildcard and Historial: Best Humour. It's now being disassembled and sorted out in (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) Yes, those were my exact words. (...) LOL, election??? Wow, I think I missed that moment... Why do I have a feeling it is one of those times where everyone stands in a line... and someone says "Anyone interested please step forward" and then (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: And then the Thank-Yous...
 
(...) Dave you were and are a big part of the show, so please don't be so modest. (...) Having once been the one worrying about the passes and the electricity and the table layout and so on and so forth it is important for me to say thank you to you (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) I totally agree. I think Janey summed it up best when she said, "this type of show, just not necessarily in this venue." Or something like that. But the point is that I think there is a definite need for a gathering in this area be it a public (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] The Hobby Show 2005
 
(...) So that means I'm either not a "real" LEGO people, or I'm just dumb? Is that what you're saying? ;) (...) At the risk of shattering your well-crafted image I have to say that I really enjoyed spending time with all of you this weekend. You are (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) Quando si parla di "100% compatibili" a me vengono in mente i cloni (megablocks e simili), non tanto i sensori o i motori non LEGO. Questi ultimi in realtà sono adattati alle costruzioni LEGO, ma non sono "100% compatibili". Si sarebbe dovuto (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
"Axeman" <arrarraamici@tin.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:IpLx90.1I0u@lugnet.com... (...) Se devo essere sincero non te lo so dire se ci sono differenze o no, è solo che io preferisco avere pezzi originali. Per questo nella risposta ho messo (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Klubbartikel
 
(...) Tackar, tackar! Jag ber att få tacka de bidragande fotograferna, och så har jag ju lovat att skriva lite om träffen till nästa nummer, så om någon har synpunkter går det bra att maila, eller ta kontakt på annat sätt om ni törs ;-) Olof PS Till (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.se)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
(...) In questo particolare caso non è che mi interessi dato che non credo parteciperò. Ma riguardo alla storia dei pezzi Lego e/o equivalenti, devi spiegarmi che differenza c'è tra un motore Lego e un motore che abbia le stesse caratteristiche, ma (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: pneumatic 3 legged
 
(...) you to the Isle of Man. Maybe you could tell because of my rather direct form of communication. :^) (...) Kev (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Informazioni Legofest di Crema
 
"Guido Truffelli" <guy@aga.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:IpLGyq.9oB@lugnet.com... (...) Anche secondo me il test-pad è troppo piccolo, concordo con il fatto di crearne uno con del nastro isolante il giorno stesso della gara. (...) A mio parere (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
 
  Re: Favorites file for sets
 
(...) or terms of service issues. The data indeed comes from Peeron. I added credits to Peeron, and I requested them for permission to use their data, and I'll pull the page down if they request me to. Sorry about that, Simone (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Re: And then the Thank-Yous...
 
(...) Snipped all Dave's kind words, returns the thanks with a big hug and a pat on the bum (please note, I have Sandy's permission!). It's always a pleasure (dis)playing with you Dave, and I especially like it when you let me run with scissors. BTW (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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