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Wow, Timmy G, I was hoping I'd hate this train, but I have to say that it is excellent, and worthy of Soren's containers. I really dig the color scheme you chose for the engine. Do me a favor and post that Rusty Duck moc so that I can fire another (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase2: Electric Boogaloo
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(...) I'm sold, Coop. I'm in the process of assembling the appropriate cast of minifigs, including L. Ron Hubbard, Travolta (white suit) and Cruise (tighty-whities). I just have to figure out what a "clay table" looks like without actually going (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Moonbase2: Electric Boogaloo
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(...) Because Mocpages has a review function, Bram, and my own website sadly does not. Newbrickorder was, like Pepsi Clear, an interesting experiment, but ultimately a failure I think. I really only use it as a backup in case Brickshelf/Mocpages (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) So what are you waiting for? (...) Whether it's all noise or not is subjective. Sometimes this stuff needs thrashing out. That said, if you find it all so objectionable, why even bring it up here in an entirely unrelated thread? No discussion (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Latest WIP shot
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Hello Jas, as I really don't like Gundam I mostly ignore them. This time I didn't. You did a great job so far. Great use of color. Also like the spotlighting stickers. Maybe I have to rethink my opinion about stickers in general? Curious to see more (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) He he! We have a MOC related post leading the Mecha Spotlight. This is something we should discuss! Ok the thread only has 5 messages (including this one). Second place thread has 75, but no matter IMHO, it's just another witch-hunt. Always (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Murfle?
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Curious, I just happened to have this brought to my attention, (URL) and forgive me if this has been announced or discussed, but is this a new "feature" of Lugnet, and will we be seeing more of this in the future? Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.terms) !!
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) 1.25 lb's and thats my final offer. Chris (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGO Name Badge Kit with 1x1 Printed Tiles
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LEGO came out with a very similar project over a year ago. (URL) tiles and keychain were seperate though. Nice to see that they tweaked the letter ratio in the tiles so that there are more of the common letters. I have a small BUCKET full of (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | (OT) How to build an Airbus A380 in 7 min 14 sec
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Or are cool videos on topic in RTLToronto, can never remember....sigh,...anyway : (URL) Well. would be a cool video to reproduce in the BRICK. (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anime inspired container train for Soren Roberts containers
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(...) That locomotive is beautiful. Have you built it in real bricks? I may build something quite similar if the articulation works well- the wheel covers look like they might be a bit close to the grey center section but I'm not experience enough (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9V Train Motor Being Discontinued?
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(...) Having not actually used the new trains, some of this is conjecture. Running one for a weekend on a layout first will give me a better perspective. But.. From what I have seen, I doubt they would be suitable replacements for the existing (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Trevor the steam traction engine
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(...) snip (...) snip (...) I think that both of these look very good...but more like 6" models or so than full sized... (URL) is my 4" model. James P (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ice Planet 2002 in 2006
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I really like the ice tank. Is that regular blue, or is it a different shade? It looks like light blue and I really like the color combo if it is. Nice builds, keep up the good work! (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | RoboLab vs. RIS 2.0 - real difference in capabilities?
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Please pardon if this is an oft-discussed issue... like anything dealing with programming languages, it's probably a hot-button for some folks, but here goes. I've tried both RoboLab and RIS for a while, and I found RIS to be much easier to use. (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Anime inspired container train for Soren Roberts containers
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(...) Way to go making trains cool (ie. spacey). You are a real asset to the community. You've got me hatching plans for some sort of walking container handler now. If only I could step away from the computer for an evening or two... Allister (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Review of set 7016, Viking Boat against the Wyvern Dragon
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[LEGOSet 7016] 7016 (Castle) System / Viking Viking Boat against the Wyvern Dragon Le bateau des Vikings contre le dragon Ages7-14, 112 Pcs. (C)2005. 22 page manual: 2 models, 42 steps. Building time about 20 minutes. Price Range: $10USD RATINGS (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Name Badge Kit with 1x1 Printed Tiles
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(...) These were around a while ago in the UK and a lot of the shops on the last train layout had (URL) on black signs>! Unfortunatly I missed them and last time I was in a Lego store they had sold out of the tiles (which seem to be packaged (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: Pezzi arancioni su ebay
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Luca Luca Luca.... non sei più il furbacchione di una volta... Ma proprio non hai riconosciuto chi è la venditrice? ;-) Ciao, G. (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Re: LEGO Name Badge Kit with 1x1 Printed Tiles
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(...) Kelly- Sounds like a useful item. With out last SCLTC layout, we started using the Brother P-Touch label maker system sold at Costco that costs $30 or so and supports the use of various width tapes that include black ink on clear or white, (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) I'm not sure anymore, wait. that just violated a TOS for my comcast connection... mark sobs quietly into his hands (...) You know, I'm feeling inspired to Spotlight the brickshelf find post... maybe I'll just do that and drive out noise. (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Latest WIP shot
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(...) I think that's classic LEGO mecha works right there. Ok, nobody breath... I have such a love/hate relationship with that. Looks great, just don't look look too hard. (...) Definantly classic LEGO mecha. :) (...) This is looking great Jas, I'm (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New theme and new creation: Forest Sentinel
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(...) Very cool model and concept. It's sorta sad to see such a posable mech laying down. You're pair of cardinals look VERY familiar. ;) Aaron (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Latest WIP shot
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Cheers again for all comments and ideas... Here is a slightly blurry shot of how its looking so far. The gun needs a little work yet but I'm happy with the shield design. Its a fine balancing act between what looks good and what the arm joints can (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: 10027 is now sold in blay.... :-(
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(...) Hi Dustin, no - we asked for the changes and got the answer for the sets I quoted. Therefore I expected the 10020 and 10027 to remain in old SYSTEM gray. And I was shocked to find out I had to dump 75 Eur into the trashcan (or at least half of (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.color)
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| | LEGO Name Badge Kit with 1x1 Printed Tiles
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I ran across something interesting at my local LEGO store, and had to pick it up: a make-it-yourself Key Chain Name Kit. It contains 73 pieces (59 of which are 1x1 black tiles with letters printed in silver) and retails for USD$4.99. (URL) The first (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9V Train Motor Being Discontinued
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley wrote: Dear Eric, (...) The club is already inactive as club. 1000steine is running and guiding the fan activity in Germany. Me and other (former?) FGLTC members join the 1000steine-land and other shows like the (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE not IM related
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(...) Nice disregard for your friend Mark. What you fail to acknowlege is that you've put him in an odd situation. You've hijacked the art from the Iron Mecha contest without permission. I'd excpect that most people would take down the artwork and (...) (20 years ago, 27-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade) !
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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(...) (insert kick ass mecha here) Feeling a bit inspired are we? ;-) (...) Overall sleek slope nice lines. The elbows seem weirded but hardly even worth mentioning. (...) Yes you should make a backpack or jetpack. Also some weapons would be a nice (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New theme and new creation: Forest Sentinel
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(...) I am simply blown away. I'd be the first to admit I a craggy jaded cynical old builder. I'm not too phazed by much, but this is just awesome. Wonderfully presented. (20 years ago, 28-Feb-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: sitting percariously at the brink...
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(...) Bummed to hear that. (...) Well you asked, so I'm throwing my two cents in.... Dave, don't do it!!!! Do not pack up anything. I have a few reasons, and if I'm lucky some might actually apply to your situation, while others might not. (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: SCLTC Thomas the Tank Engine Weekend at LLCA Photos
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(...) Jonathan- The windows were done by David Michon who also did the turntabe and computed geometries that worked on stud connections for a round structure so large. David was in Chicago over the weekend so he missed the event. We placed a (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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Yeah very cool build... Caught my eye earlier on Bricklink. I like the plate layering technique, and that chest piece is just awesome. Cheers Jas (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pezzi arancioni su ebay
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(...) Grazie della segnalazione (non so come mai ma mi sento tirato in causa ;-) )! Purtroppo i prezzi sono un po' alti per i miei parsimoniosi gusti ;-) e i pezzi interessanti per i miei modelli (come ad esempio plates 1x2, 1x3, 1x4 e 1x6, bricks (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Re: Trevor the steam traction engine
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(...) That's cool, Mathew! I used a similar technique for my steam tractor, but I think yours looks better. Only the boiler on mine is SNOT, although the front axle is studs-down, to allow it to steer. And I used slices of bike inner tube for the (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Technic kits for 2006
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I am definitely looking forward to the F1 racer! Do you know when it will be available in stores and at what price point? If Nathanael designed it I know it is going to be very cool! I was always amazed at the F1 racer he designed out of set 4404. I (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) Always liked Monty Python's! That Knight looks really cool! Fantastic use for that useless KK body. And btw that's a MOC. Should we talk about such things on LUGNet? Or are we violating an unwritten law? Think we're just doing what LUGNet once (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Anime inspired container train for Soren Roberts containers
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This is pretty neat and spacey. Is the .dat available somewhere from you for download? I'd like to build my own version someday. -Stefan- (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf find
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and now for something completely different... A brickshelf find: Pretty darn cool looking. (URL) The folder is called Knight of stormcloud and the username is cometaki Be sure to click "up" there's some other cool stuff in that folder. Mark Neumann (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 9V Train Motor Being Discontinued?
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(...) Tim actually wrote this. I've just been compiling our responses. That's a good question.We purchased 20 packs of track at a brick and mortar with the 10% LUG discount several weeks ago.That was still $240 for 160 straights. Would I pay LEGO (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains)
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