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i'm often asked if what i build is my "dream home". i have to say that parts of each building have something i'd love to experience living in. (2 URLs) same goes for this bathroom. (4 URLs) the two-leveled luxury bathroom features double sinks, (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Banner Test
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Hey all, Just testing to see if the banner below works properly. If you see it, click it to make sure it's working. Have Fun! C-Ya! Rich BrickFair, Volunteer Coordinator (URL) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickfair, FTX)
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| | Re: Convert to Wavefront object?
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The materials are imported properly into Blender, but whether they would be exported as .obj is a guess on my part. Materials are better in this case, not textures. As for Blender being a "pig" program, it's a 9MB download that is completely free, (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | LEGO man Prank Call (comedy)
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For all the LEGO fans out there. Video is 2:48 minutes long. (URL) LEGO Prank Call> Enjoy. (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.animation, FTX) !
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| | YAMATO Battleship: Built out of LEGO
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Project: YAMATO It is finish, over six years in the making. Wow! Japanese Yamato battleship built by Jumpei Mitsui using LEGO elements. His website (Japanese) link of the Yamato. (URL) Yamato> Video of the YAMATO. Please note the video is 4:48 long. (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Orion or Carsten: please contact me regarding LDDP
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(...) Orion is on duty. (...) No he doesn't - Orion is the only coder right now. I was able to contact Carsten to sign the Third Party Agreement for the AIOI though - let me know if you want his new address anyway. w. (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Part title suggestions
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(...) 48989 vs 55615 - I agree that the names should be more similar 30244 vs. 2412b and 54200 vs. 50746 - This is contrary to what has been agreed before. Where this exists in the existing official library (e.g. 2456 vs. 44237, 3960 vs. 30065) we (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Convert to Wavefront object?
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(...) I was hoping not to have to install another pig application package just to do a conversion. Also, are the materials imported properly? Ideally they would be converted to textures since they are more common. -Mike (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Convert to Wavefront object?
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(...) 3Dto3D bt Thomas Baier works pretty well as it has support for converting between LDraw DAT files to Wavefront OBJ as well as several other formats. You can get it at: h(URL) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Convert to Wavefront object?
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You could import the files into Blender3D and export them to .obj format. It probably won't look very pretty though. -Stefan- (16 years ago, 10-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Convert to Wavefront object?
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Is there a free means of converting LDraw models to Wavefront object (*.obj) files? Thanks! -Mike (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Orion or Carsten: please contact me regarding LDDP
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(...) I haven't gotten anything from Orion. Carsten, do you still work on LDDP? I seem to remember you don't, but if you do, send me an email, and I'll let you know what my suggestion is. --Travis (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: POV-Ray help needed
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(...) I forgot the beginning of this thread, and misunderstood your "15% faster" comment. I see now that you're referring to the flattened mesh2 data for the part. I was mis-reading it to be that mesh2 is 15% faster than mesh (which I know you never (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: POV-Ray help needed
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(...) Thanks for the info. I have implemented mesh2 support in LDView's export as part of my new curve smoothing support for POV exports, but haven't completely removed the mesh support (although it is currently hard-coded to use mesh2 whether or (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: POV-Ray help needed
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(...) Hi Travis, I've finally picked up the povray export project again, You were right I needed to calculate the horizontal fov from the vertical one used in OpenGL. Also you may be interested in knowing that I now also have a basic "hierarchical (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory / PaB Pricing Study
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(...) Huh. Ironicly,my experience (limited though it is) is just the opposite. I'm involved in some associations where the complaint is the other way around: that LEGO panders to the US market (a large one to be sure) but doesn't pay nearly as close (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: Part title suggestions
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(...) Thank you very much for pointing on that. We should have all a quick look at the mentioned issues, as all the parts are currently on the PT and everybody (who has reviewer rights) should comment for this. In general I agree to all three items (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO: Castle Adventure Traveling Exhibit
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(...) SNIP Can we get a list of proposed dates and locations so hte LUGs can start working on partnering plans with the local hosting venues? Paul Sinasohn BAYLUG LUGNET #115 (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.ambassadors, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory / PaB Pricing Study
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In lugnet.lego, Jordan Schwarz wrote: -snip- (...) I believe that this is one of the biggest downfalls in the LEGO(R) Company's organizational structure which is the lack of representation here in the US. Denmark has always had a stronghold over the (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Uncommon use of Bionicle masks
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LLL, Inof presented this house over on 1000steine, note the unusual awnings at the first floor: (URL) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory / PaB Pricing Study
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Now if Ldraw and Bricklink developers would get together this whole issue would be moot. (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Part title suggestions
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Hi again, thought to voice my opinion on some parts' titles: (URL) 48989> and (URL) 55615> are obviously similar parts, however they have totally different titles. Even they seem like pin joiners to me, as there are no axleholes on either part, just (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | LEGO: Castle Adventure Traveling Exhibit
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Indianapolis, IN April 6, 2009 Indianapolis Museum Exhibits LEGO: Castle Adventure Hear ye, hear ye, calling builders of all ages... join The Children's Museum of Indianapolis as they debut the opening of LEGO Castle Adventure. The new traveling (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: City Buildings - perhaps a new city standard??? :)
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Hey Steve, a couple of thoughts... having made 100+ structures taken to nearly as many shows over the last 13 years, it's been tough to find a consistently well-working standard. Lots of conflicts with track clearances and plain ol' tablespace at (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: "Deathstrider" Droid Host Unit and a centipede
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(...) Hey everybody- sorry about the problems with those pics, but I did wait till they were moderated before I posted the announcement. BTW, it took Brickshelf at least 20 hours to moderate those files. I guess they're having some issues. Todd (16 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | LEGO (Enfield, CT) property being marketed as biz park
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Enfield, CT April 8, 2009 LEGO property being marketed as biz park. Danish-based toy maker LEGO Group's vacant Enfield factory and warehouse are being marketed by their new owners as the Enfield Business Park in an effort to lure industry to the (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Friday dinner canceled
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I am posting this on the behalf of Chris. Due to the fact that this Friday is a holiday for many people, and next weekend is the train show, this months dinner is canceled. We will carry on with the regular monthly schedule in May. Janey Red Brick (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: "Deathstrider" Droid Host Unit and a centipede
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Hello Todd, BS is up again! So I could check your gallery. Those are two very nice bionicle creations. The centipede is my favourite. It looks like something I didn't like to encounter. (URL) Marco> (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | No pictutres on brickshelf?
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I just checked my BrickShelf account, and I can see all folders, but there are nothing in them - deep links work, but BS itself does not list them. I searched here for information, but could not find anything. Does anyone know? WBR Sonnich (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: PF train motor / train speed and pulling power
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(...) Hi Ben, Thanks a lot for the tips and advice. I'll certainly be doing this with one of my extension wires. There are some projects that I would like to use the battery box 4760: (URL) and this cable will be handy on these MOCs as well! (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Olympus Defence Mecha
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Hi Mark, like all your creations this is a pleasure to explore. Lot's of fine details. The color scheme is fantastic. I saw some brickfest pics on flikr and asked who built this. Was just because I didn't think you did something that big again. The (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: MoonBase Corridor System
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(...) Thank you, Eric! The system is great to adopt on site when erecting a layout. Often you run into problems as the available corridor configurations don't fit. On the other hand the system allows for recycling in an easy way. (...) I just love (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Problem With BrickShelf
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There is some kind of problem occurring with Brickshelf. The first photos are showing okay, but after clicking on the folders they showing as empty. I have tried a number of ways and I am getting the same error. Anyone have any ideas or information (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory / PaB Pricing Study
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(...) I just received the following communication from Jan Beyer of the LEGO Community Team. He says that PaB prices should be adjusted soon, perhaps later today. Dear LEGO fans, Based on all the feedback over the past week regarding our new Pick A (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: "Deathstrider" Droid Host Unit and a centipede
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(...) I think we're seeing another server prob. Checked other pics on the BrickShelf recent page and folders read "empty" too. Adrian (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: "Deathstrider" Droid Host Unit and a centipede
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(...) Both Brickshelf links go to empty folders. David (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Shop @ Home Phone Specials for Wednesday, April 8, 2009, to Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
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Item #7649 Mars Mission MT-201 Ultra Drill Walker Retail Price $69.99 Sale Price $39.98 Item #4862 Duplo Castle Ambush Retail Price $16.99 Sale Price $7.98 Item #8954 Bionicle Mazeka Retail Price $29.99 Sale Price $9.98 (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Help needed on gear spacing, and another question
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(...) No! They're properly aligned. ;) They just look like that, because the way the worm termination is done. However the screw works continuous and smoothly. (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Help needed on gear spacing, and another question
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(...) Is it just me, or do those worm gears look like the haven't been aligned properly? (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: LGEO Update
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(...) Thanks for bringing this mistake to my attention. Actually, nobody decided anything yet. This is the unofficial library, so "They may be incomplete, or inaccurate, and it is possible that when they are officially released they may be changed (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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