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(...) This is correct. Real cranes have roller bearings that are pinned in place that bear the weight and force of the superstructure where it is connected to the base. (...) I am going to use a threaded axle through the center to hold the plates (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) To answer both of your questions, take a look at LDraw.org's (URL) Unofficial Parts> page. Although the 'instructions' are kinda brief. Sorry about that. Basically, you do this: Download the zip file (the link at the bottom of the unofficial (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) Brian, I would try a dab of silicone adhesive caulk. You can check the specs but think would be good down to -60----if not there are some that are. Messy but would bet it would work. Also, try roughing up the beam with bit of sandpaper which (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: It’s the year 2008, where are my parts updates?
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(...) Are there instructions anywhere on how to download and install or update unofficial parts? Is there a repository where all the unofficial parts live? Thanks, Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad)
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I don't think LUGNET has had any discussions about this in quite some time. How do -you- clean your LEGO parts? I'm interested in learning people's techniques, particularly ones that clean a lot of parts at once with little effort. LEGO that's been (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Thanks for checking, I posted a warning on PT. BTW, part number is 40620. Philo (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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Hello, LUGNET readers. In case you don't know, I'm the lugnet.robotics.nxt curator. I used to update the NXT section sidebar with [in]frequent regularity, but during the last couple months I've not done anything to it. I get busy and/or don't take (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) This problem should be fixed with the update I made in November 2007! Do you have noticed that? cu mikeheide (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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Hello, I had been uninspired lately but broke out of it (for a little while, anyway) to build this Pool Hall. I hope this is the first of many more buildings for my new layout. (Urban Landscape 2008/2009) (4 URLs) After mod: (URL) This was built on (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !!
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(...) Brian, Have you tried Gorilla Glue? You just have to be careful not to use too much as it expands as it dries. I'm also assuming that it's the flat-plain side(s) of the beam (not the technic pin hole side(s) ) that you are trying to affix to (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: Discovery channel-How It's Made-Plastic building blocks
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(...) "How It's Made" is produced in Canada, so Megablocks was probably their first choice. Great show, too - I can sit and watch it for hours. JohnG, GMLTC (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: It’s the year 2008, where are my parts updates?
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(...) That's what I do, too. And update from time to time. (...) I heartfully agree: we are desperately missing reviewers! While it does require some LDraw knowledge, it is nothing compared to authoring of complex parts... it took me years to get up (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad)
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Hi, Again, while doing these parts for LGEO, I discovered the exhaust pipes old 71137 and new (with Pin) x855 (unoffical by GuyVivan) to be misaligned. They have a different origin point, which is not the problem. If you place them in a the holes of (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: It’s the year 2008, where are my parts updates?
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(...) I'm *sure* that LDraw is not on death row. I have faith that things will get resolved. I'm sure part of the problem is that we have real lives, and sometimes that gets in the way of LEGO. Are you sure you cannot get along with an unofficial (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad)
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Discovery channel-How It's Made: Today, Feb 21, had an interesting segment on the making of plastic bricks, Mega Blocks. I would assume that it is the same process that Lego uses (too bad they did not use the Lego Company, wonder if they were (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.general)
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| | High Speed Pick and Place
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(URL) having some fun. Finally pulled out the bricks and put something together, after a 3-year hiatus. :) Feels good to be back. -Iain (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Obviously with *my* interests, I hope that the linear actuator is not the end of pneumatics. There are still a lot of ideas I've not had a chance to try, but more part type options are great! Kevin (www.kclague.net) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi folks, I wanted to let folks now that I am working hard at LPub 4.0, a WYSIWYG building instruction editor. Philo was kind enough to set up a wiki for people to report bugs, add feature requests, and watch the testing process proceed. (URL) I've (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LEGOLAND Discovery Center to Open in Illinois
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(...) Chris (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | It’s the year 2008, where are my parts updates?
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It has been over two years since the last LDraw parts update. Where the heck are the new ones? Are we just letting LDraw die? It is really seeming that way. Yes, I’ve read the ‘Lack of Parts Updates’ article. I read it over a year ago. And as far as (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.cad)
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