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I have an idea about the ldraw contests. Why not send an email when a new entry is added to the webpage? Without some sort of reminder, I most likely wont even think to go vote. James (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: The Chief is Back-- Kind of...
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(...) James, As always, some great looking models with superb attention to detail (and amazing use of SNOT). All the more remarkable considering that you designed these using just the LEGO Factory parts assortment! These models fit the bill for (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: OT: KUKA Articulated Robot + Seats
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(...) i was waiting for the guys head to get SMASHED on the floor. (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Hail to the Chief!
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(...) Thanks to all for your compliments and suggestions! Let me see if I can respond to each of the points mentioned: 1) Interiors: Mine are fairly austere as well. With Factory MOCs being as expensive as they are to order, I usually leave out some (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Hail to the Chief!
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:JCn3wA.5Cu@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I built a Metroliner themed version of 10020 years ago. Here is a picture of it running on the NCLTC layout at GATS in 2003. I built the (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: F-15E Strike Eagle
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(...) I know nothing about aircraft, but I do know this model is fantastic! Lots of excellent building techniques. The cockpit and landing gear catch my eye right away, as to the different layers that make up the wings. Another stunning replica from (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | A Little Fun
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Just seeing how much "mileage" I can get out of a simple model. ;o) Super-duper mini balloon tires, for the frugally-minded: (URL) Oops: (URL) Okay, you amazing train-buildy-people, I don't think I've seen an engine quite like this one out of (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: OT: KUKA Articulated Robot + Seats
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(...) Don't know if you caught this one or not... Here is a video of a "homemade" one...(A car seat with a 5 point racing harness welded to a robotic arm.) (URL) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: F-15E Strike Eagle
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(...) It looks excellent! I'm a big fan of the windshield, how did you make it? Is it stiff plastic or flexible? (Yes I'm considering making a custom windshield for one of my own mocs) Nice work on the landing gear also. Have you ever tried studs (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Here's One From Yesteryear
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(...) Dave, Thanks much! Glad to know that people enjoy the approach. I keep studying the boxes and catalogs... That was Lego at its best, AFAIAC, though I do enjoy other eras, too. It seems, for me, the photography and image presentation add (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Another style Garbage Truck
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(...) I'll try a couple of things tonight and post pix tomorrow. Trying new things is good. I'll probably end up deciding that I should have done it a while ago. (...) ;o) lol! Jonathan (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Another style Garbage Truck
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(...) It has been a while since I built it, but I am sure the dark bley foudation is 2xn bricks and plates and the two shells (light bley and black) are built upon that and then brought together by another row of 2xn bricks at the very top. They are (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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| | Deep Discounts on remaining 1990s and other rare sets
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I am giving HUGE discounts on my remaining stock in my Bricklink store: (URL) lots of small and medium size 1990s TOWN sets at unbelievable prices. Also, in reference to a DUPLO collection: (URL) am now offering it for $50 + shipping for all or $35 (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Hail to the Chief!
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In lugnet.trains, Jordan Schwarz wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP (...) Jordan, These are really cool. More fantastic additions to an already impressive Factory gallery. A couple suggestions on the already cool FL9. 1. Have you considered moving the powered (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Another style Garbage Truck
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--snip-- (...) I used to agree with you but lately I've decided that a slightly oversized mirror can actually add an awful lot to a model. I find that they just have that extra and subtle little bit of realism. Of course it's personal taste so YMMV. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Another style Garbage Truck
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(...) Yes it is that one. (...) Thanks for the info and the link to the picture. Did you connect the light bley shell to the black interior at all or is it free floating? Cheers, Jude (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Seasprite
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(...) Thanks! Yellow is a good color to use for this because of its brightness - yellow and dark grey for accents are a good color pairing. I've been meaning to get back into aquazone and have some more ideas, but I have some work to do:-) Joe (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | Re: Another style Garbage Truck
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(...) Thanks, Jude. (and Tim, once again, for the cab design) (...) Thanks for that as well. Sometimes I wonder if I should be photographing the vehicles alone. Is this the building you're referring to: (URL) It is snotted only on the front. (it is (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Seasprite
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In lugnet.aquazone, Aaron Amatnieks wrote: (snip) (...) Thanks! The arms are very optional. I really wanted some kind of grippers for the craft, so that was the result.The arms can be rotated back and to the bottom of the craft. And yellow works (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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| | Re: Seasprite
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(...) Thanks! This model literally built itself after I figured out the engine pods. It has a really sleek look without the arms...which can be replaced with other items. As production baseline...give me a little time:-). Got some work to do! Joe (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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