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Hi Bram, My first word was ouewwwww. That was cool. I still have one of those and a cylon ship in my old toy box. Excellent job! Thanks, Adam Bram Lambrecht <BramL@JUNO.com> wrote in message news:FGvFD9.8Dp@lugnet.com... (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: U.S. Lego (Was Re: What is Samsonite Lego?)
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(...) Oh, I don't know. The Australian lamb producers could spend some of their money to buy votes/politicians just like other foreign groups do. (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Ciao a tutti.
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(...) seppure un (...) *primo* (...) In quel periodo avevo prestato tutte le mie scatole di FisherTechnik ad un amico di Lodi (ne aveva bisogno, insieme alle sue, per la costruzione di un piccolo robot che ha usato per la sua tesi di laurea al (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: An aside on the "Plagiarism" thread...
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(...) So if I want to have a bard holding a lute or other stringed instrument I should find another way of doing it instead of going with the awesome method Tom created? Or are you saying if I do use Tom's method I should note it? I can see the (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Colonial Viper
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I just threw a page together for the raytraces of my Colonial Viper: (URL) MPD file (can you find the slight difference?) is here: (URL) LMKWYT! --Bram Please Follow-up to the correct group (ie, .build for building techniques .cad for raytracing (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: New web page (Was Re: Paul's claim to fame!)
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(...) No, but I just finished raytracing my Viper. Here's a page I threw up for it: (URL) LMKWYT! --Bram (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | RE: robotic rovers
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I have been real happy using the KISS (keep it simple sir) principle of design. (URL) is the only robot I have built that I have not un-built since it is very simple and the programming makes it a good wanderer. I tend to hook up new parts to this (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: wishing upon a star
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(...) It's odd timing that you guys are discussing this now. There is an idea in its infant stages right now that I'm trying to develop with my father and wife, both of whom are programmers. The idea is a complete database of every single Lego part, (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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| | Re: First Meeting of NOVALTC!
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(...) ...Hmmmm... The folding legs would be nice, may have to investigate once I get the initial tables built. My observation at the moment is how to make track loops on it. The width of the table is just at the curvature of the track, so I'm having (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: some questions ( LDraw )
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(...) library? (...) To know which parts are being done take a look at (URL)2)if i want to add my Ldraw pictures on my homepage, do i have to convert them (...) Yes, LDraw can only save .bmp files, you'll have to use another program to do the (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Anyone know who stocks LEGO train track in Southern California?
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Hi, In Canada, they are S@H exclusivity, probably same thing in the US (...) etc. (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Sept 17-20, anyone?
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That's when my wife and I will be there, I'd love a chance to meet any other LUGnetters. James (URL) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: New web page (Was Re: Paul's claim to fame!)
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(...) Can't speak for others, but I'm working on it.(1) In theory, it'll be done in time for the Hallowe'en design contest (sci-fi catagory), but my window is shrinking, and my supply of grey isn't up to the task without dissassembling my current (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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well there seem to be certain sets (eg 2870 paradisa small boxset???) which are exclusive to 7-11! any ideas;i've also noticed some others which are alledgedly exclusives elsewhere.full list of sets to follow! ravi (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.sg)
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| | Re: Ciao a tutti.
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(...) La mia unica esperienza con traduttori software riguarda Italian Assistant. I risultati sono a dir poco comici. Da ciò che ho visto nei messaggi di Todd mi sembra che Babel Fish sia decisamente meglio, anche se confesso che la frase di (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: U.S. Lego (Was Re: What is Samsonite Lego?)
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The US has some strange trade and (...) Cuba is (...) like (...) I think that the main difference here is that China is a HUGE market that US Companies want to get into, whereas Cuba is not. And since big companies pay big money for lobbyists, they (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | [MN] 35 New eBay lots - Green Parts, Large Domes, Much More!
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Here's a quick listing of my new auctions posted to eBay Saturday Evening. All auctions are 5 day auctions. To see this list with links, go to: (URL) 08/19/99 08/24/99 23:58:54 $3.25 [MN] 40 Pieces Small Green Foilage - NEW! simperio (28) 150877590 (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: LEGOLAND trains
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(...) You (and TLG) are certainly welcome to interpret it as such! Steve (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Part 4180
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(...) Yes. :-) It first came with train wheels (it's situated with the train elements) -- 1980; both 2x2 and 3x3, but later (1981?), studded hubs were added. One of many discrepancies the Numbers Group has mentioned to Terry, but which have yet to (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.db.brictionary)
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| | Re: New Site - The Unofficial Lego Technic Service Catalog is now online
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(...) New LEGO-related site advertisments should not be posted to lugnet.faq . Within the realm of lugnet.general possibly, lugnet.announce certainly, but not lugnet.faq . Please do not use this newsgroup for this purpose. Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | New Site - The Unofficial Lego Technic Service Catalog is now online
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Ever wanted to know what Technic Service parts are available? And what about the prices???? Well now you can. The unofficial Lego Technic Service Catalog with Prices is now online. It has Canadian and US Prices and a Price Code Letters and Link for (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: new store
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(...) Jerry, If you're initiating further discussion on this topic in a .market.* group, then .market.buy-sell-trade isn't probably the right place. The right place would probably be .market.shopping if this about setting up an online store and (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | New robotics sets spotted at Zany Brainy
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This may be old news to those who follow the robotics news groups (I gave up - too much to follow). The Zany Brainy in Raleigh NC (and presumably most others) has the new Droid Developers kit ($99.99) and the new Scout set ($149.99). The Scout will (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | CFV: Jonathan Wilson's posting privileges on LUGNET, REV 1.1
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Revisions have been made to the vote questions. Problem Summary and Defense have not changed. CFV: Jonathan Wilson's posting privileges on LUGNET, REV 1.1 This is a Call For Votes (CFV) After much discussion it has been decided that an open public (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: wishing upon a star
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Jerry Tucker wrote in message ... (...) this (...) very (...) Check out lugnet.db.brictionary. There is also some discussion in this newsgroup which precedes the creation of lugnet.db.brictionary. There are a lot of parts lists and references, all (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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| | Re: [Building FAQ] What are the dimensions and aspect ratios of LEGO(r) bricks?
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Hi Sproat, (...) Thanks :) (...) No. I don't like to get the english system involved. But if someone needed one they could try converting 1mm= 2.666...6667LD to english. When I do it I get 1 inch = 67.7333...3334LD (Yuck). You could also look at (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: Minifig-scale rolling Droideka (SW:TPM Destroyer Droid)
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(...) Wow good job! It's really amazing just like the real thing! (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: New web pages
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(...) Yeah! Nothing like those "live-action" demonstrations! :-) Is there such a guy on your demo team known as minimax? -Tom McD. when replying, he was a spamcake hunter from L.A., ruthless, cold, and unrelenting; she was an advertising prima donna (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Conversation w/ a LEGO Rep
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(...) Of course you don't have to shovel snow in the winter, or sweat to death in blistering heat and humidity in the summer. California costs more in my opinion because it's a nicer place to live. If it cost the same as everywhere else there'd be a (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | wishing upon a star
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I would like to inventory my lego on a strickly piece by piece basis. Has this group developed a standard naming convention for the pieces and is there a (sic) complete or at least large listing available for download. Thank you. The thought of (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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| | Re: new store
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As suggested, I have initiated further discussion on this topic to lugnet.buy-sell-trade. Thanks for the comments to date. As you will see on Lugnet.buy-sell-trade I have incorporated some of the comments made here in lugnet.general. Thank you all (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | New Store idea - not an ad
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We are in the process of adding Lego to our product line for both instore and internet mail order. Our intent is offer 20% off regular retail pricing plus shipping. The discount would be reduced for cheaper items because of the work needed to (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Check out my minifig-scale Droideka
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Hey all, Just a shameless plug for my recent -- erm -- fully-transforming mecha. Check it out at: (URL) - jsproat (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build)
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| | Minifig-scale rolling Droideka (SW:TPM Destroyer Droid) [DAT]
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Part II. This is the rolling model. Cheers, - jsproat 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -1 0 2654.DAT 1 4 -10 10 24 0 0 1 -1 0 0 0 -1 0 157.DAT 1 4 10 10 24 0 0 -1 1 0 0 0 -1 0 157.DAT 1 14 -24 10 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 179.DAT 1 7 -32 10 14 0 1 0 .97 0 -.26 (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Minifig-scale standing Droideka (SW:TPM Destroyer Droid) [DAT]
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Hey all, I was pretty psyched to get a Kenner Droideka action figure, but then I got pretty pissed when it never materialized. So, I made up my own. It's fully transformable from wheel to robot and back without having to remove any parts. The legs (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: new store
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In Europe, I think that the retail culture is different from North America and that explains a lot right there. I also think that Europe is not as 'wired' as we are. There might be some reasons for that, first, N.A. are just plain gadget happy and (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | robotic rovers
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Hello all, I'm trying to construct a rover to make its way around a household environment and avoid obstacles reliably. I'm experimenting with several chassis designs to find one to my liking. (Okay, so I build one design, try it for five minutes, (...) (27 years ago, 22-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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