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"Kevin L. Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Iq9H1s.2Ao@lugnet.com... (...) Has anyone tried to open up the pneumatic switch (old and new ones) to see if there is a way this 4th port could be vented into a tube and thus (...) (20 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Iain - new video - what I did at work last week.
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(URL) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LIEBHERR R954
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(URL) are the first photos of my new model of excavator. LIEBHERR R954 with demolition arm + roadway that can be widened. Feel free to comment. Fabio www.abstechnology.org coming soon new photos (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Lego Building Classes
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Lego Building Classes I teach Lego Building Classes in two locations in New Jersey. Lego Classes are designed to convey general building knowledge, promote positive social interaction by allowing students to share their ideas and creations. Classes (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) Hi Andrew, Here is a schematic for an engine that combines pressure and vaccume on both piston faces. (URL) uses the four port switch I described in this thread: (URL) The image shows a compressor and air tanks for having pressure and vaccume (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) I found this picture on my brickshelf account. It shows the lego geometry needed to implement the four port switch. The hoses are not right, but the switch positions and lever linkages are correct. (URL) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not at home, so I can't lookup the history on this in my LEGO notebooks. I think Doug Carlson invented this. I rederived it today, because I knew it wasn't too complicated. It involves four switches and four T's. The four switches form two (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) Hi Billy, A LEGO pneumatic switch has four ports. You are probably familiar with the obvious three: left, center and right. The fourth port is not obvious. When you've got pressure on one port of the piston, and you switch the switch so you (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Steve, I just noticed the front truck, and I have to comment on how much I like the steps and the hand rail. Nicely done. The engine is a nice engine too, and the stripe does look nice, though the stripe doesn't really make the LEGO engine (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Opening Door
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Well, I took Mark's suggestion to use a bracket and an idea I'd had to use a panel to make more space for the arms and came up with this solution. I prefer the one Bruce suggested but I wanted one without the gap as well. I (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: My first mecha: Proto-1
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(...) I actually really, really like the fat legs. It reminds me a little of the Metropolis anime and some early anime stuff like Astroboy (Atom). Lovely retro feel to it. I think an extra plate thickness for the arms would add to this effect (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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"Soren Roberts" <bricklovinfreakboy@...mcast.net> wrote in message news:Iq8Joq.F77@lugnet.com... (...) Well - I like the feet. And the heels look good - but isn't it really hard to balance him? I'm not sure HOW you SNOTted the body but it's great. (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well: I want to build a mecha with waaayy huge legs. I mean, big. I can't really explain well, I'm not great at passing on ideas without copious use of body language, but you'll see. Eventually. I also want to build a yellow and dark pink (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Soren Roberts" <bricklovinfreakboy@...mcast.net> wrote in message news:Iq8KFI.orD@lugnet.com... (...) Um.... well. I haven't really watched any anime stuff, it's that what you mean. I've looked at ~loads~ of mecha online though. I also hunted down (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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"Marco Tagliaferri" <mtagl@web.de> wrote in message news:Iq7I9x.13Lu@lugnet.com... (...) Whoops! Well - the back of the left foot has the rounded 2x3 and the back of the right foot has the slope... Both feet are supposed to have the round brick at (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Hey man, that's the way to take it! I think most of the folks were sure you'd explode again. I'm really happy you didn't fullfill what even I expected when I put my bucks into the betting pool in mind... Good way to go. Try to ignore the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well that's the only brick I could think of, but I wasn't sure. Thank you Eric Marco (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Spotted today at Target, Bionicle doona cover sets, single or double bed. The double is normally $69.99 but there is 25% off manchester until Wednesday bringing it down to $52.49. Didn't check the price on the SB set. The design is similar to the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Question for Gary Istok
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(...) Gary, One other item - the 501 must date from after late 1966/1967. See the 042 in the USA 1967 dealer catalog. Same box art, etc... (URL) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) That is one of my goals, to aim toward a more refined fluid look. Always has been after I spent the night with (URL) Agiel>. -snip- (...) No need to act like your on egg shells, I asked didn't I? Please go ahead by all means.... (...) Earlier (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Question for Gary Istok
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(...) OK, to add to the confusion is the fact that NO catalogs show the #501, #502 or #503 sets. Jan K.'s Billund Vault pictures (which I hadn't seen) sorta takes some of that mystery away. Duplo sales started in 1969 in Europe. These sets would (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Where is the new 7893 Passenger Plane available?
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I found it today at the Lego Imagination Center at Disneyland California - They had a bunch of them - Very cool!!! Thanks - Anyone seen the airport yet? "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@cox.net> wrote in message news:Iq7G1D.LoL@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | New 2006 sets sited at Lego Imagination Center - Disneyland Ca
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I found a number of new 2006 sets at the LIC at Disneyland: 7890 - Ambulance 8991 - Airport Fire Engine 7903 - Rescue Helicopter 7892 - Hospital 7893 - Airplane 8672 - Racing - Finish Line? 8671 - Ferrari 8668 - Truck For reference, see this (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Random Pneumatic idea/question
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(...) Is it now? Hmmmmmm. How would one go about hooking these switches to access the fourth port? Is there a website that I can visit that would give a good explanation to this? With thanks, Billy. (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Where is the new 7893 Passenger Plane available?
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That is confirmed. I have my sets on the way. They should arrive before Turkey Day. Also just wanted everyone to know that doesn't know already. Go to www.bf2005.com and see the different items for sale. If you go into Target and buy the sets before (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: My first mecha: Proto-1
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Nifty. I can tell it's pretty playable - always good, and I like the range of motion in the legs. You don't mind my asking, what are your influences? Soren (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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(...) Thanks. For what is essentially a recolored GM, the Nemo is a surprisingly nice design. Glad you like the thruster packs... I was originally trying to replicate the 'ballute pack' atmospheric reentry system from the show. Pity I couldn't get (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Mostly it's the face and the feet - much more refined, less formulaic and clunky. More delicate. (...) Oh, I am stepping in it here, but I'll go right ahead and say it: all, or most, of your mecha are built in a single color, with generally (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Black Friday deals
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(...) Gee, there might even be some left since they caught Bill Swanberg (I like in Beaverton Oregon...). Frank (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Voidfighter, Brickfrenzy style
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(...) I usually hate all-black space MOCs, moreso if they have highly sculpted wings/features/whatever... That's why I am surprised by how much I like this fighter! The cockpit in particular is well done, and I think it would be interesting to apply (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) I know this sounds a little naive, but what is a release-free switch, and what would it be used for? Billy. (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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(...) This mecha is definitely more pared down than some of your other works, but that's what I find so great about it. From the colour usage to the joints everything is just so precise and perfect. The bazooka, with black carry handle to boot, and (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Thank you. That means a lot to me. (...) Help me out, what do you mean? (...) I guess it is a matter of finding the right scale frame to fit the weight allowance of the given joint for the over all completed Mecha. With The Cub, I found the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, for a first mecha this is excellent! I think you go the basics of mecha building down pretty solid, the next thing you should work on is giving them a certain "feel" or personality. For example, I don't know whether this is a whacky (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New Mecha: The Cub
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(...) Hi Marco, good to hear from you. (...) I noticed myself from the pictures that you can't exactly see what is going on in there. I also think some more pics would be helpful. (...) We all have our own level of comfort. (...) Most of the work (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Nemo II
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Returning the feedback, nice Mecha, you have good designs. I like them, plus I see neat connections and choice parts. e (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Well hello, and welcome! I was looking at this on Brickshelf the other day. You have some good ideas there. What sorts of projects do you have in mind next? Thanks for sharring and again, welcome. e (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Bricklink Admin Bill Swanberg arrested for Lego thefts
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(...) Actually, it's one of the oldest scams in the book; that's why those automatic tellers at Home Depot, etc, have the weight system setup. I'm surprised it worked so well, I guess the cashier's display just said "ITEM LEGO TOY" or something like (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Questions
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(...) Ahhh, I would love to see it done :-) CS (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Random Pneumatic idea/question
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(...) Yes, the fourth port is an issue. It is possible to hook multiple switches to give you access to the fourth port though. (...) Kevin (20 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.technic)
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