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(...) Hmmm....I suspect you ride a sport bike. I ride a Cruiser, so I look more like that big guy in the breath mint commercial: Little Old Lady: "Excuse me, your breath..." Biker Dude: "YEAH?" LOL: "I couldn't help notice how nice it smells..." Or (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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I just sort of assumed that other Vancouver LEGO aficionados would notice the 'new kid'. I mean, LEGO people kind of stand out in a crowd, even if it is a few million in size. Randy Silas P <silasp@uvic.ca> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) I got the box from Ben today. I just saw a bunch'o green mold on one of the bigger yellow cogs. I just happen to be allergic to most forms of mold and fungus. (And Barbara absolutely loves mushrooms! X-P ) (...) Which is a wicked cool idea! (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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I must be a little confused here. Are there 2 Technic boxes floating around? Did I miss something? I will admit that I am not too savvy reading Todd's web based news, and the original 'technic box' thread disappeared from my newsreader weeks ago. (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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(...) mind (...) from (...) my (...) sliced >bread! Hey, I've even brought models to school. First time was in sixth grade for a Tech. Ed. (basic computer-as in turn on, use mouse, & type) class. I built a simple grabbing hand. For the next two (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) That reminds me--I got my first 8880 a week ago, replaced the V8 with a more realistic looking V12, added scissor doors, and covered all surfaces with bricks and/or plates. It's a lot heavier, and sags a bit on the suspension. If you try to (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I feel the same way, but I think the reason there aren't many LDrawn buildings is that LEdit isn't particularly well suited for large constructions. Zooming out eliminates details, and there's the 1000 part limit... --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) Oh, I know. It was just frustrating to not be seeing *any* progress reports. As I expected, it seems to be a combination of failure to report progress when the boxes were moving as well as failure of boxes to move due to real-world (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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I hadn't heard the term before but yes, the boxes in question are exactly what you've described as a "Lego bee". To answer your questions: There is no set number of people involved. The sign-up lists just keep getting longer (faster than names are (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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(...) How will this affect the motors? How about the pneumatic pump, piston, and tank? These look fairly clean; I'll probably just leave them alone anyway... (...) Thanks, but I needed something to do while watching the Simpsons. :-, Cheers, - (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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(...) Would sandwiching a rubber band in place of the 1/2 height rings give you enough spacing? A single white band could probably be wrapped around both of the cross-axles, and it would keep the Lego-purists happy. I like your design--it's the most (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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I've found a nice cleaner that removes just about anything, including smoke smell - Lysol Kitchen Cleaner. It leaves a nice citrusy smell too ;-) If this is the Technic box, and you don't have time to clean them, I'll soak them for a day or 2 in it, (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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The Doctor What wrote... (...) What I really like is to hold doors open for old ladies while dressed in full leathers. It messes up people's minds delightfully <g>. Even better if my SO is with me, also in leathers, since he's a good deal bigger and (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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Since I'm new to this site, I got real courious when I saw this. What are these boxes? Are they a Lego bee? Where someone starts a box, and it goes from person to person each one adding pieces they don't need and taking those they need? How many (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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All, I feel that we need to reach a consensus on how sanitary these boxes should be. Obviously, fingerprint oils and minor dirt and such should be expected. But suppose someone were to receive a box with, say, moldy bricks? What should that someone (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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I agree that the adder/subtractor is the way to go (at least for now) if you want any semblance of accuracy in your robots - I even started the thread on what was the best design for the a/s (remember LDraw?) from which this branched out. (I hope (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I have received this box today, and will process it after dinner. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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Although I have sent my box already, it did take me a couple of weeks. My work schedule got extremely busy and made it hard for me to do anything else. That situation also made it nearly impossible to get to the post office as well. LEGO comes (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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It sounds like you guys are trying to re-invent the adder/subtractor system. Check out (URL) for some designs using this. In an adder/subtractor you have two motors, A and B. The wheels are then run through a mechanical linkage such that one wheel (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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What colors are these 4x6, 4x10, 4x12, 8x8, 8x16, and 12x24 bricks available in? I have some 8x8 black, but are any of the others available in black, and if so, what sets are they available in? I'm going to start building the INSIDE of my 66x66 stud (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.general)
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