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Some of you may remember me as being the author of the origional (URL) LUGMAP>. You may also know that the maintenance burdon of this map just became to much for me to handle. I have always loved the idea and have been looking for a way to revise it (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Big Boys Toys
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Hi, this is an old MOC with a few updated pieces and finally photographed! First it looks like this: (URL) Then you do a few things and it looks like this: (URL) The gallery after moderation is (URL) The name refers to both War Machines and the fact (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: One more rule verification
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(...) I thought of that, but also considered that there will be many different ideas for this competition--one of them is the shell/ROV. One is the Calum'Bot which doesn't move (much). One idea was a completely contained 'bot with everything on (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: One more rule verification
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(...) I think it should be scored as if it's one robot, which I believe is what you're saying. I'm not a fan of the idea of leaving a motionless shell behind. If we all did that there would be no space left to move on the field. (...) According to (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Question for builders
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(...) My experiences with tracks were short lived...before I could get to the issue of lots of weight, I couldn't even get past the turn part--I found they weren't really accurate. Victor and I had tried one early on the "kBot" marble robots. It (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Can someone do this in LEGO elements, please?
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(...) Wow, that is pretty cool and would be great if done with LEGO. Might be a good challenge for the NTX beta testers :) jt (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Can someone do this in LEGO elements, please?
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(...) As posted on Slashdot... -aps (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Can someone do this in LEGO elements, please?
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Sometimes I find references to tidbits in the strangest places... Thank you LICD! (URL) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Intervista Radio2 Rai
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:-)))) ;-) Ben vengano!!! Giuliano (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Modifed Classic Space helmet for town use.
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(...) Excellent idea Richie. I plan on opening my MISB 6702 and modding all the helmets in there. Do you by any chance have a mod to do something useful with the original airpacks and classic space torsos? Tim (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Re: My First Attempt At Making A Mosiac
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Well that's a nice story. Hey I have built many things for as long as I can remember, and I have got to say, I have never made a studs up mosaic like you have done. So we all have many avenues to explore! Congrats on your first "MOC". e (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | Re: Intervista Radio2 Rai
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(...) Credo che il tutto sia stato scatenato dall'articolo di Repubblica della settimana scorsa. Ciao Mario (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: The NXT bit of information...
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(...) You are right, John! I was fooled by their text description: "It is also possible to turn off the infrared light source that is located below the sensor(...) " Philo (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | My First Attempt At Making A Mosiac
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I have been a Lego Set collector for a long time. I started a new job about 4 1/2 months ago, and my new job has taught me two things: my life has lacked creativity, and secondly, I have grown up to be just a Lego set collector, and not a creator. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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| | LDA2006 Progress Report
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I've changed priorities once again. The need of what I call standalone scripts have turned my todo-list upside-down. And the Tween command has made all the difference! After working all night, I finally made it work. That is, the first of the three (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.animation, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Automated Backhoe
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Greetings, I have posted pictures of my most recent automated creation on brickshelf: (URL) sure to check out the "backhoe.wmv" video (2 mb). The Automated Backhoe took 60 hours to build. Contruction/acquistion started in August 2005. It was first (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)
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| | Weekly Update of New AuctionBrick Listings - 2/23/06
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This is weekly update of new items listed at (URL) as of Thu Feb 23, 08:23 PM PST. To bid, review details of any item listed or to register go to (URL). (2 URLs) Moonbase Module - Mech Bay 10 - Bay 0 Section B> See Item Description for Details (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Question for builders
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How are people's experience with those rubber tracks that come with Mindstorms kits? Can they handle alot of weight and still turn? I've seen them used in early 'obt competitons, but haven't seen much of them lately. I made a quicl little track (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | I'm looking for a couple builders
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I'm looking for Patrick Justison, Jeremy Sproat, Joel Kuester, (Old School mecha builders). I've tried every email that I could find for each. If anyone has any idea how to reach any of these builders please email me at bryce@mechahub.com or (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Modifed Classic Space helmet for town use.
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Way back in 1979, I was worried about the possible replacement of the Legoland town stuff that I loved with the newcomer, Legoland Space. Sure it was nice to get lots of grey, but, at the time, I was convinced there were too many specialised parts. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Re: British Trains Re: Hogwarts Express train
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(...) Until the mid-to-late 50s the headlamps formed a code to denote the type of train. There were four positions, centre, left and right along the footplate and top of the smokebox door. See (URL) this site> for more info (scroll down a bit for (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Monorail straights
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(URL) For sale...lowest on BL.Chris (20 years ago, 24-Feb-06, to lugnet.market.brickshops)
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| | Re: The NXT bit of information...
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(...) Ergh, Take a close look at some of the pictures to found online. The LED isn't IR, its a regular old red LED. JB (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Civilian Space Contest entry--Falcon Hoverbike
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Here's my first entry, the Falcon Hoverbike. It's in the small vehicle category. (URL) Click the picture to see a few different color schemes. Please let me know what you think. Derek (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Santa Fe Super Chief wheel question
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Last year at Brickfest '05, Christina and I bought ourselves a complete set of the Santa Fe Super Chief (1 engine, 5 cars). I've been hearing about the problems people have been having with the wheel sets, but it's been so long since the error was (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen Exo-Force 7706 Mobile Defense Tank in any store?
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(...) Pop by tonight Dave and I can set you up with your track :) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Another Super Chief Observation Car by Tim and James
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It's been 4 years since I worked on the Super Chief Cars for TLG. I've been extremely pleased to see the parts fit into a great many MOC across multiple themes. We've also seen a great many MOC variants of the Super Chief and other streamliner sets (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen Exo-Force 7706 Mobile Defense Tank in any store?
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) Well thats not good--i wanted to use the tank treads inthe competitoin next weekend!! Grr!! Thanks Jeff! Dave K (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Brittish Trains Re: Hogwarts Express train
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(...) Mark, I'm in the US, but I'm modeling some Thomas and Friends engins and cars. Perhaps you can explain a bit regarding GB train operation, past and present. I notice a white lantern, sometimes 2, placed on the front foot plate on many engines. (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen Exo-Force 7706 Mobile Defense Tank in any store?
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August is the date to expect stock for this item, and tons of other new stuff. (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Has anyone seen Exo-Force 7706 Mobile Defense Tank in any store?
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(...) I don't think that it is slated for release until later this year... Jeff VW (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Has anyone seen Exo-Force 7706 Mobile Defense Tank in any store?
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I was at hte Oakville TRU and they had every other set in multiple copies, but no 7706. It was also interesting to see the MegaBlok rep there with the TRU guy talking about product that wasn't moving... I still shook his hand, however--having (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Replacement Wire
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(...) I have a similar setup for my sons room. Good for storing trains. But hard for a kid to see from the ground. If you plan to run 3 or more motors on the layout at one time, you'll need a reved up controller, or a second controller. You can up (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Replacement Wire
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(...) First off, I use speaker wire. It's ideal for the apllication. I've even popped open the 9v connectors, and replaced the wire for longer runs. It's also polorized, so I can intentionally create straight thrue or cross cables without haveing to (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego .NET
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(...) da qui : (URL) conto che funziona solo con Visual Studio 2003 e non con il 2005 (se vuoi usare l'ambiente RAD) in ogni caso devi compilare con il .NET 1.1 e non con il 2.0 ciao Cristian (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Hogwarts Express train - collaboration with James Mathis
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--SNIP-- (...) Whoops! For some reason I thought those gears were eight wide. Tim (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Hogwarts Express train - collaboration with James Mathis
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(...) Sadly those wheels are too big, being 8ft diameter to scale. I did consider the wheels from the bar code truck (part 6595), though I have them only in white and light bley so far. I've also experimented with model team wheels with tyres. The (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego .NET
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Cristian Sala ha scritto: (...) ciao io sarei interessato da dove lo hai scaricato? grazie ciao (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: BrickJournal 3 is REALLY out!
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(...) Hi Bill! Yeah, the size got out of hand. One of the problems that BrickJournal has to manage is dealing with time-critical stories. It's already handicapped in that there is only a quarterly schedule for it, which was set up to keep everyone (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.publish.brickjournal, FTX)
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| | Michiana-LUG Meeting - Saturday, February 25, 2006
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To All, We are having another meeting! We'll be planning for all of the upcoming events in the next few months. Here are the details: When: Saturday, February 25, 2006 Time: 11:00AM EST / 12:00PM EST - ? Place: Scott Sanburn's House Address: 55752 (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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