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(...) (URL) photos of the "real" Trevor. I think she is either a 6 or 7 NHP engine, which makes her moderate in size...not too big or too small. (I think also that it is just Foster, not & Rastrick...). I know all about the problems of Lego scale (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9v Train status report.
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--SNIP-- (...) I believe this has been stated elsewhere by Jake. Tim (20 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9v Train status report.
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(...) Eric- 1. Thanks for all your efforts. 2. Count SCLTC in whenever/wherever/however 3. What does "from 2006" mean when you wrote "LEGO will continue to sell the current 9v system including the train motor, metal tracks and the speed regulator (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | 9v Train status report.
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OK, we have been given a limited amount of information that we have been authorized to share. Now I am a fan first and Ambassador second so I am going to give you all the nuts and bolts first. After that I am going to break down each statement as I (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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| | Lugnet: WAKE UP!
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I tried so hard to stay out of this farce but I can't help it any longer. Normally Eric's antics are at least entertaining, but now I'm mad. This is what pushed me over the edge: (...) What is WRONG with you people?! Suzanne?! I can't believe this (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Murfle?
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(...) The way Lugnet is built, any changes like murlfing or editting of one's post and including FTX format, won't work in NNTP. Back when I'd chat with Todd often, I'd give him ideas on improvements to Lugnet's software, and many of those ideas (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.terms)
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| | Re: Just great.
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(...) Often in the past we have lamented the sort of "fringe group" stigma attached to LEGO as an adult hobby. An air of "geekiness" or "nerdiness" seemed to linger, no matter how many dazzling sculptures or mosaics or train layouts are displayed. (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade) !
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| | Re: Murfle?
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(...) It seems to me the message remains the same on the NNTP server, and more importantly the search index, so searching for any word in the original post will retrieve it. In fact, searching for one of the known "questionable" words in the post (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.terms)
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| | Legomaster on FJSradio.com today
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Heads up, I'll be on the FJSradio.com show today after 5:30pm until I go to the Open MiC tonight to preform at the Waterbug Hotel tonight. (URL) WARNING ADULT CONTENT (URL) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.people, FTX)
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| | NXT retail or education version - which are you going to buy and why?
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I am really excited to get my hands on a NXT and will order on April 1. But where to order it from. LEGO S@H or LEGO Education. The following site has some good comparisons: (URL) I'd like to get it sooner rather them later, I'm inclined to go (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Awww (was: IRON MECHA...)
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(...) No Paul, you are not speaking only for yourself. It's a safe bet that you are speaking for virtually all women. I'd say much of the righteous indignation in this thread is misplaced. And I also agree with LFB, Lugnet sure ain't what it used to (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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| | Re: Awww (was: IRON MECHA...)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Soren Roberts wrote (snip) (...) I have to agree with L.F. Braun. Crass, rude, and NOT kid-friendly. Please consider not posting items that would be offensive to children. Would your sister/mom/grandmother/aunt (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: Technic kits for 2006
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(...) It will probably be the same price as the silver champion. That's a guess, but his design looks very similar to it. I don't know when it will come out. Nathan (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: RoboLab vs. RIS 2.0 - real difference in capabilities?
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(...) It certainly is ;-) I made the same mistake about a year ago, but everyone's gotta do it once... (...) See below (...) Indeed, I have. (...) Yes, switched. No, every function I've used, ever, has been easier to use/more powerful in ROBOLAB (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Murfle?
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(...) Tim, I agree, to a point, I don't really care if LUGNET decides that "murflement" is THEIR answer. I don't know Suz or Todd, to any great degree aside from having the pleasure of meeting them both, but I feel I have conversed with Todd enough (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.terms)
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| | Re: Murfle?
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It's also curious that a search for "murfl" turns up nothing. Still, I think it's a good idea to rein in some of the meanness... (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.terms)
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| | Re: Trevor the steam traction engine
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(...) Thanks Ross, I actually did a quick brickshelf search just before building mine, and used yours as a starting point. In fact I'd picked up the larger wheels from Bricklink over a year ago, inspired by an your's or another steam tractor I'd (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Classic Space and other sets up on Ebay
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Hi all, I've (URL) a few nice Classic Space sets with boxes and other items up on Ebay if anyone is interested. They include 6929 Star Fleet Voyager 6928 Uranium Search Vehicle 6804 Surface Rover 6871 Star Patrol Launcher 6643 Fire Chief's Truck (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Re: Anime inspired container train for Soren Roberts containers
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And, for that matter, they could stack end-up. In a low-gravity environment, again, probably an OK practice. (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Latest WIP shot
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(...) it's nice. it's very nice. if it keeps on improving, logically you should end up with The Ulitmate Lego Mecha. (...) there's probably some way to make the joints stronger... (20 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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