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(...) I, too, find that I just can't make pieces connect in LDD like they're supposed to. When this happens, I'll build up part of the model in LDD and then save as a .LDR file. Then using MLCAD (in LDraw), I fix the stuff that didn't work in LDD (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.cad.ldd)
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(...) The buildings are a Blacksmith's forge kit and another one built as a mirror image! This is the old trick of using a decent kit to fill in a gap. I did the same with wagons - notice the 6 Octan tankers in the middle, just in front of the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello everyone! Here is my entry for the Halloween Contest! It brought back so many great memories building for it! (2 URLs) HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL! Megan (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I have 4-5 of those motors, and I don't use 'em--if you want one, I'll bring it to dinner or the hobby show. When they go, they're gone--can't take 'em apart--apart at least to get it back together and working--at least from my experience :) (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Found this: (URL) the "Phase 3 message Toast" for a video. It is a computer controlled (custom interface) Lego platform that can burn a message into a piece of bread using a soldering gun mounted above it.. cute :) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The grey motor in the center of the last photo - any idea how to fix one of them? I've got a battery box and one motor of that vintage but the motor seems seized too... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am not a member of an LTC but if I am able to attend and am able to bring stuff, I'll let you know. Thanks for the offer. Jonathan (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) But wait!! I'm at work!! There should be a digital camera floating around here somewhere... (URL) a little movie seeing it in (very noisy) action-- (URL) there you are. Now I just have to build something with it Things of note--the motor (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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James, Truly inspirational, showcasing simplicity at its best. How close is it to actual minifig scale (one stud equals one foot)? I don't suppose you have a sphinx project underway? ;) Thanks for sharing! Magnus (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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So I takes the non-functioning 002 motor pack to work today (for no real reason-just for inspiration, basically...) and whilst talking a user through how to take off the caps lock key, I start trying to *carefully* remove the plastic shell and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: There's a reason steam engines use a flywheel...
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(...) You might consider using the LEGO magnet bricks (URL). They've got a good mass to them, and they're two studs wide. I can think of a couple different ways to fashion them into a round configuration: 1. studs facing in or out - with technic (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi all, I've been working to recreate some of the great classic town/train sets within the bounds imposed by the piece assortment on LDD. The Motorail Terminal is, I think, one of the more impressive results of this project. And I've produced a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.ldd, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) I'm not all pro-TLC. (...) So I do (...) Sure. I totally agree, and my goal was just to inform ("modifier" is not the term originally used by TLC, the right term being "adjective") and not, in any way, to be pedantic or polemic. Regards, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. I have been to your maj.com folders quite a few times. I had noticed that fire station in there before as well. I just love the bay doors. I have a few ideas in mind for my next series of buildings as well as adding a few more diners (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Antonishen wrote: <snip> (...) Thanks for the info, guys! I'll play around with some ideas--aat this time, the design dictates that the flywheel has to be 2 studs wide. I might go with multiple smaller flywheels (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I have been told by the great Jake McKee that lego should be written in all caps. Derek Oops, that should be "LEGO" (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm all pro-TLC, but a company does not have the right to dictate how people speak. I type LEGO bricks and LEGO creations (for the most part), 'cause I appreciate the brick. That said, it's not grammatically wrong for my nephew to say (or (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, (...) You can check this document : (URL) precisely, I quote : If the LEGO trademark is used at all, it should always be used as an adjective, not as a noun. For example, say "MODELS BUILT OF LEGO BRICKS". Never say "MODELS BUILT OF (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Lego company asks that we use 'Lego' as a modifier, as in 'Lego piece' or 'Lego set'. Instead of "look at my lego sculpture', 'or sculpture made of Legos' one should say 'look at my sculpture made of Lego parts'. This supposedly will keep (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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