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(URL) set from the 1960's--Set #345 (LUGNET Ref-- (URL) ) K, how many people right here in our very group can build this set with the pieces they have in their collection? (Peeron instructions -- (URL) the shrubs and trees, I could probably build at (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [...] (...) [...] (...) Yeah, the tile in the tile-with-clip (LDRAW# 2555) thing... That really stresses the clip. Also, the tile would rather sit at a bit off of a right angle to relieve some of the strain. I used that technique once to build (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Nathan! Calum (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) No, the minute you pass into Michigan you can tell the interstate has potholes the size of turkeys. Calum (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, it's a pretty neat piece. Jeff Van Winden used it in his space ship shown at BrickFest last year. Unfortunately, it's upside down! :) There's a lot of bracketing behind the wall to attach it upsidedown without a seam. Even (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Absolutely> (URL) incredible>!!! Wow. JOHN (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Hi Ludo, My apologies for the late reply, I am offline on the weekends . . . I did notice the stacked/hidden windows you mention. They look really good. I was thinking maybe windows made like those here might be nice in dark bley: (URL) on the (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Get used to the feeling, Chris! All bets will be off when the death knell finally sounds for the 9 volt train system. I am already preparing for that scenario with my LEGO gauge one project. Hey, I'll call it my LEGO Gauge One Project. LGO! (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That is the exact thought I had the last time I was at your place and saw the alternate model for the semi tow truck sitting there. Nice to know great minds think alike ;) But being short 1 semi-tow truck, I can't do that at the moment. John (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Well look whose back to being able to post on LUGNET :) As to rotating the motor, that would require either elongating the wheelbase, or raising the NXT up to make room. Neither option is desirable. Raising the NXT puts the COG too high, and (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) ya but you cant be to careful. a lot of places seem nice from the interstate... like Detroit. Chris (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I actually drove past Lafayette in November. It seemed nice from the interstate. Calum (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey, 200 Years ago, NO ONE asked my opinion about the French! other wise, this place would be SO different. My offer still stands. to round out your New Orleans "French district" I'd be willing to swap Quebec, for Alaska. I mean, its Alaska. (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ya, sure, those toy cars look nice. but before I trundle off to Lafayette, I might need to know a few things. 1. do they take Visa Credit cards? 2. do the restaurants add 15% tip for large groups 3. what kind of electricity do you have "down (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Brian, This sounds like a good suggestion. How is your rock crawler progressing? :) I actually spent last night working on a transport vehicle for my Rock Crawler. Hopefully, by the end of the week, I'll have an RC hauler that can be used for (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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John wrote: [...] (...) [...] (...) Wow, do you feel that? It's like I can't get good traction on this little hill, can you John? :) Chris (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [...] (...) Very cool. I can't wait to see it as part of a layout. The ceiling... are those three big pieces the quarter circle bricks used to make the half pipe in (URL) ? The transformer room looks appropriately forbidding. I'd love to get a (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, but that's what LEGO use them for 90% of the time, and what everyone calls them. It took me ages to find them in the parts list. I had to use Google to find the part number, then search for that in MLCAD. (...) Not funny. (...) The 'BOAT (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Umm... your the one that lives in a country containing Quebec, correct? Just checking... (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) do you mean pictures of Lafayette? Sorry, I don't have any of those. :) Steve (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very nice! I like the compact rear differential and gearing. I wonder if you could rotate the rear motor 90° so it lays under the chassis, to (very slightly) improve the center of gravity. Very nice looking. What happens if it gets lifted at (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) ummm, La fay ette is too French sounding. You might need to sell it a bit more. I need to see pictures, and ummmm enticements. Chris (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Ballabio: una proposta
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1) Situazione attuale Se guardate l'attuale mappa del Legofest, il diorama è nella stessa posizione dell'anno scorso. Lo stand Itlug non sarà messo dove era l'anno scorso proprio per guadagnare metri di tavolo. Per cui il tavolo sarà 16m x 2m (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) Nice ! Thanks for sharing. (...) I do prefer form-based names for parts rather than use-based names. Inverted 2x2 dishes are boat studs only when used .... as a boat stud (...) QED (...) If Huw reads these lines, it will be nice of him to (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Lafayette, Indiana. (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Nathan! Well thank you very much for the compliments and cross-posting! I would have loved to have some forestmen in there-BUT I've not got any-so had to make do w/ what I had! I just got back from a 1000 Stiene event-and the response was (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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So, the holidays have come and gone. It is the first "real" day back to work/school. you got crap for christmas, and you dont want to read about rocks or trains.... wadda ya going to do? How about we all gather at Swiss Challet this Friday to moan (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There are some nice ideas there - I particularly like the chequered stop marker. Here's my version of a very old British wooden type: (URL) The dark grey plate and slope aren't really part of the design, but they do give it a lot more stopping (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Usavo Webreaper tempo fa. Il bus però non è quel gran ché... a parte la guida a destra che lo rende osceno (non li sopporto nella versione "inglese" anche se si può sempre rimediare), ciò che non è fatto bene è la porta posteriore (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) I second this. I know there are several people working on revised firmware, though I suspect they all started quite a while ago through the developer programme. I've got experience of developing for embedded systems and can make some sense of (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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In lugnet.robotics, Kevin L. Clague wrote: (...) Yes; besides the ones I've personally seen, there are a bunch of them listed on NXTlog. It seems that style of robot is fairly popular. (...) No it doesn't. One solution that works pretty well is just (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: [OT] Dremel e compagnia bella....
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Ciao Qui andiamo su un terreno felice ed io faccio lo spaccone... Il Dremel è veramente una macchina stupenda, costa molto, ma hai una strumento perfettamente bilanciato anche alle velocità più alte, intendo senza vibrazioni. Non mi sono mai pentito (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) Verissimo! Bello e (quasi) impossibile ;-) (...) Sììì...ììì! Un diorama per i comuni mortali, che faccia ancora più risaltare la bellezza e complessità di quello dei marziani, ma faccia capire ai visitatori che siamo ancora sulla terra! E poi (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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Domanda stupida: dopo aver scherzato sul Dremel, ho pensato che in realtà mi sarebbe molto utile per alcuni lavoretti :) Qualcuno di voi sa dirmi se effettivamente i soldi in più per il Dremel della Bosch valgono la spesa rispetto ai trapani (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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Penso che il sofisticato diorama cittadino è bellissimo e di grande impatto, ma per molti (me compreso) è difficile contribuire. (...) In questo modo anche io, e altri penso, potremmo portare le nostre piccole realizzazioni, anche solo un (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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Mario Ferrari ha scritto: (...) Beh, per me che comincio ad avventurarmi nel mondo dei treni or ora potrebbe essere un'idea interessante... Inoltre avevo giusto intenzione di comprare quest'anno il porto, la stazione di servizio e un po' di mezzi (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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In article <JBFwGp.30p@lugnet.com>, Guy Ziv <guy@nxtasy.org> writes (...) I would like to be able to rebuild the firmware & experiment with it before I get too ambitious. Has anybody fixed up the code to build with the gcc tools and made it (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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Nei giorni scorsi riflettevo che il nostro sofisticato diorama cittadino è un progetto molto bello e molto stimolante, però poco accessibile. Per partecipare occorre avere molto tempo a disposizione e una discreta disponibilità economica. Anche un (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Legofest di Ballabio: on-line il nuovo sito
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(...) - E' accessibile a tutti: realizzare un robot in grado di partecipare a una gara di sumo non è affatto difficile. Vincerla... beh, è un'altro paio di maniche, ma la costruzione di un robot che si comporta dignitosamente è alla portata (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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MaxP4 ha scritto: (...) Non so perché, ma mi viene voglia di armarmi di dremel e di filo di rame.... Alex Cordero (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) Well I'm finally moved into the new place, only took 2 calls to get my phone re-connected, pretty good really. And everything looks pretty much ready for my Sydney suarez, but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to bring with me. Truth be told (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hi Jonathon, It is possible to build a differential using the NXT parts. It is a bit big, but I have seen it done. I've not used this to make a car, but in general, I don't find three or more wheels interesting. Go for it. It is quite possible (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) sure, its nice and all.. but ummmm where are the robots? Chris (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello, I'm just getting started with NXT and was wondering if anyone has successfully built a car-type robot. By this I mean a robot that uses one motor to drive the rear wheels and one motor to operate the front steering. The NXT kit does not (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Mechanically, I would think of the splitter as an additional gearbox. Using the same example Maico gave, you have a 4-speed plus reverse gearbox. The splitter would be simply an additional 2-speed gearbox. Suppose the ratios in the 4-speed (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: US S@H Phone Specials January 3--January 9
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YES the duplo sets, probably did list for a bit less, they have been gradually raising the prices on most DUPLO for the last 6-9 months. (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I thought i should give this one a bump just incase there are any more closet afols out there wanting to get out there. does that make sence ? Well all sorts of mocs are being completed in time for the rumpus. This gathering seems like it will be (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Bulk Dark Red for Sale
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Hi all, I have a significant amount of dark red plates and bricks for sale. What's available is listed in my Bricklink shop, but I'm willing to hold it all for someone who wants to purchase it all. Please email me directly if you're interested. My (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Thanks! I knew all those 8x8 meshes were good for something when I took apart my TIE/Int. (...) It's nothing special, it's just the current rtlToronto group train project. rtlToronto started doing train layouts a few years ago as an "event" at (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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A beautiful piece of work!! And functional... :) I may have to go back to the drawing board to do the 45 degree incline...I will have to run a test. B (19 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: third generation rock crawler
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(...) Wow! That looks like some serious engineering :) JB (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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I think we need to have another meeting. Mainly so I can test this... (URL) links (URL) suspension or rear steer in this one, but it is 4wd, with both axles linked so all 4 wheels will spin before the motors stall, and it can climb a sanded plywood (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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| | Re: [OT] Software per download automatico
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(...) Io usavo Teleport Pro, però adesso è a pagamento. In alternativa puoi provare questi due: (URL) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Some parts I'd like to see this year (or in coming years)
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Hey all, Instead of more brand new parts, I'd like to see a little more completion to the existing system in the coming year. The too-numerous-to-list uses of these parts has occupied me lately as I've been attempting to put the finishing touches on (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Space Sets!
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I'm feeling a bit underwhelmed, personally. I loved the classic Space sets way back, of course, and was quite fond of the NASA/Discovery line a few years ago. I'd really like to see some Space sets with a more realistic near-future space exploration (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Very nice, Calum! :) A simple subway stop, but the details are fabulous. I particularly like the wire mesh maintenance area/electrical room. Gives it a very realistic feel. And I have to agree with Mr. Neal -- LEDs are definitely the way to go down (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Indeed! Hard to tell from these pictures but it looks like most of the sets contain very little of the new colors, which makes me VERY happy! Giant wheels in orange?! SWEET. The new 1/4 saucer bricks are intriguing as well. Seems that the Bionicle (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I was hoping for an updated Galaxy Explorer in red, and a gatling-armed Mobile Lab with a trans-red windshiled, but these Mars sets do look interesting. Some of them are very alien, which I think is cool. That there's a battle going on works (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Improving the firmware?
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(...) These would be very nice to have, but they cannot be integrated into NXT-G unless you modify the compiler (which we can't!). NBC/NXC can benefit from such improvements, of course. I think there are many improvements which WOULD make a (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | The Inventory Collection (LEGO Tracking Software)
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<www.aamproductions.biz(URL) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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(...) Here's an email answer I got from Clark: + Dave, + You are correct. the extra 1x1 is level with the top of the blower. That + represents the axle of the blower. The realpic doesn't show it (no surprise + there), and the instructions blend the (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
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| | End of line : Buffer stops
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Hi, With the help of Tim, I've translated Erik Amzallag (URL) article> about bumpers. (URL) The english version> It's a brief review of what has been done on the subject. Didier (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Non so se esiste qualcosa di automatico... io scarico le immagini numerandole in ordine progressivo, poi creo un documento PDF con Acrobat. "Matteo Favalli" <lego77@tiscali.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:JBI2JB.8Jq@lugnet.com... (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) Looks awesome, Calum! I really love looking "underground" on train layouts, and this area will be a kid favorite for sure! And it's a good thing that you decided to go against using LEGO lights-- they are practically worthless as illuminators. (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) .........:-/ Guarda che aggiustare un motore è leggermente diverso dal nacondere i problemi di peso in curva..... Niente da fare, non hai trovato man forte x i tuoi folli esperimenti!!! Ciao GAetano:-))))))) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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(...) Ci dovrebbero essere delle opzioni se salvi la pagina web, ma forse lo fa solo IE, o era Opera? Mah! Più che altro mi ha incuriosito l'uso delle plate 3x3 round, che in blu non esistono (e la mia Tyrrell ne avrebbe tanto bisogno!): se ne trovi (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Version 529 of my Library is available now.
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Version 529 of the Library can be found on my website now, 4 new pieces have been added, among them the bicycle! The Reference Gallery has been updated to version 529 too now. With the kindest of greetings, Anton Raves (URL) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) <snip> (...) See--this is why you rank in the top of my fav. builders list. When you build, it's usually spectacular! Nicely done! Dave K (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) AAAAAARRR...RRRGGG.....G......Non ci credo....hai ceduto..... ciao Paolo (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | [OT] Software per download automatico
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(URL) scaricarmi le istruzioni di questo interessante autobus, però salvare immagine per immagine sarebbe estenuante... sapete se esistono programmi che consentono di scaricare in automatico le pagine web con le relative jpeg linkate ? (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | info motori trasp.
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Ciao e buon anno a tutti innanzitutto,ho avuto un piccolo problema con il motore del 4094,quello trasparente per intenderci, motore girava libero e l'albero di uscita fermo :-(((( Smontato con cura ho scoperto che il primo ing. quello accoppiato (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Some idea of set release dates...
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(...) Actually I tend to plan my spending around the clearance sales. For the most part I don't buy sets when they come out new unless they have a 20% off special at the start (like what happened with the big batmobile at target). The castle sets (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.au)
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This is really nice! I particularly like the caged section on the end. The lighting works very well (it's as lego as the ones at miniland ; ) and the overall scene is also well composed. Great work! God Bless, Nathan (URL) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | My first train7 project
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This is my first rtlToronto/train7 project (about two shows too late), an underground train station. Since the new layout has a +20 brick ground level, we have an underground layer (well, JeffVW and I do) which we can build stuff underneath. I think (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | US S@H Phone Specials January 3--January 9
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1-800-835-4386 4688 Team Construction 24.99 12.50 4963 Police Patrol 9.99 5.00 4869 Rahaga Pouks 3.99 2.00 7474 Urgan Avenger vs Raptor 9.99 5.00 I could have sworn that those Duplo sets listed for $20 and $7.50, respectively, when they first showed (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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| | Re: Building help for set 392 Formula 1 racer
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Dave, It looks to me as if that stack of 1x2, 1x2, 1x1 are centered on the back 2x3 plates (top and bottom) of the intake scoop, so simply close off the rear of the scoop. As to why they used a 1x1 on the top (or didn't just use a 1x1 or 1x2 brick), (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Improving the firmware?
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Hi all, I doubt this will go through, as I've never been able to post anything to this group yet... I know that the group of us working on the Transterpreter[1] are actively interested in collaborating on such an effort. While the kinds of (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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In article <025201c73045$8574a7...kdesktop>, Dick Swan <dickswan@sbcglobal.net> writes (...) This is true. (...) The pre-approved Bluetooth low level stack is proprietary to CSR. The code that runs in CSR's Virtual Machine to implement the serial (...) (19 years ago, 7-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) Sure no problem. The 1/8in brass U channel I have used in the past is easily obtainable at most hobby shops. However I have found it in may other locations including ace hardware and hobby lobby. It’s even available in lengths up too 3 ft but (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Unfortunately adding another layer is not really an option (without changing the lines or altering the structure) but I took of the layer of clears and raised the windows by one and it looks better even if it loses the top windows. Thanks for (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) Mars Mission> Some of those look awesome, some look like awesome parts packs. I would guess all of those are not finalized prototypes with the possible exception of 7699 MT-101 Armored Drilling Unit. That one actually has the peice count on (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) No spares here, I am afraid. However, the beauty of the blue tubs is that you can stack OR nest them WITHOUT lids. As I say -- "go topless" Obviously, the newer styles of LEGO tubs are less than useful this way and I give them away or melt (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Could you suggest a source Lester (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello, everyone. After building my new B-Wing kit, I thought the dock didn't look very practical, as it held the cockpit out of reach of both the ground and the dock platform itself. So, I used the same pieces to engineer a different dock that (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Sorry to follow-up to my own post, but I'm still in need. Any takers? Jake --- Jake McKee Private Citizen Webmaster - bricksonthebrain.com (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) There is conducting tape used to repair traces in printed circuit boards that may be better. Checek electronics suppliers Lester (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics........adapting metal to plastic rails
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In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: ... snip... (...) Yes, helps a lot, thanks! I guess the trick is finding a good way to narrow the rail profile. Since it isn't worth modding the simple straights and curves, any tool would have to fit within (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics........adapting metal to plastic rails
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(...) Surfacing tools such as sanders and planers have a lot of torque and would probably tear the parts up Better is a light duty router or rotozip. I think a cutter is beter than a sander to get a smooth result. Either way you might get chipping (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics........adapting metal to plastic rails
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(...) here's the easiest way for me to explain this i can think of. new RC plastic track (URL) old metal rail track minus the metal (URL) to put metal on the new RC track in order to make 9v trains work you need to shave the top and sides of the (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote: ..snip.. (...) Hmm... I wonder if that would need to be notched to accept "donor" rail. (...) May well be. I was thinking that the donor rail might not seat well if the rail head profile is too wide. Anyway... (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Excuse me, but why would TLC owe you anything? Double crossovers have IRL existed for well over 100 years... The new LEGO version is even vastly different from your type, since it only has 2 levers instead of 4. So I don't see any reason why (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains) !
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Hello, all! I've been away from Lugnet for a bit, but today a Lego Education catalog arrived which included set K779324 (1650 pcs, $109.95). Sure enough, it can be found online: (URL) the availability is listed as "out of stock" (and the "K" number (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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| | Re: Warsaw Tram Lw #541
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(...) Actually, what if you added another plate? Perhaps one more might "sell" it better? But given the choice of just dropping the upper window or leaving it as is, I'd definitely opt for the latter. JOHN (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi John, Thanks. My eye didn't entirely "buy it" either if I understand you correctly. I have to admit that I hadn't considered classic doors but I was kind of hoping to build this one so I was going for something I could make without too much (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It's a question better answered by a modder like Ondrew, but I think you are correct-- "channel" probably wasn't the best description. Shaving down would work AFAIK. That is to match track height. Now the 9 volt train motor actually picks up (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I am very interested in a community project to enhance the NXT standard firmware. I've submitted a few bug fixes and enhancements to LEGO already which hopefully will make it into the next official firmware release. Enhancements I plan on (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) OK, thanks, that makes sense. So... do you really need something with a non-trivial profile -- a "channel", as you say, or does the top of the rail just need to be shaved down? I'm thinking that a woodworker's drum sander (the stationary kind (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I like it a lot, Tim-- it really grabs the proto well. One thing, however. My eye isn't "buying" the additional clear plate as an extension of the 1x2x2 classic window, thus making the windows appear to small compared to the proto. Did you (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It's not a dumb question, but a good one. The reason is that the 9v track is molded slightly differently to account for the height of the metal, therefore making the final dimensions the same with the older, plastic rails (dimensions to which (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Catalogo 2007 [OT]
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(...) Per quel poco che l'ho usato, è riuscito solo a farmi venire la nausea e farmi rimpiangere XP :-) Ciao! Gabriele -- gb(at)biffuz.it (19 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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