 | | Re: truck wheels: 5563 vs 5571
|
|
(...) Who said the 5571 isn't? Well, maybe not "dumb" but certainly annoying. One of the most realistic (looking) retail sets TLG has ever produced, other than the stupid wheels. Never have gone back to retro-fit mine, though I did pick up extra (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.modelteam)
|
| |
| | Re: Don Quixote puts away his lance (was Re: McDonalds set
|
|
(...) I honestly don't know, I just read it again and I wasn't sure. But under my rather strict morality, anything that I do with intent to evade a clear prohibition that I have agreed to abide by(1), is not OK, no matter if it's explicitly (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Stereogram (see it in 3D!)
|
|
(...) I think anyone can do it by simply moving the camera a couple inches to the right or left... how far you move it affects how far away the objects pictured appear. This makes it fairly easy to do for still life photos, (like lego set-ups) but (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
|
| |
| | Re: 2000 LEGO Star Wars and more!
|
|
(...) Leave it to me to get nitpicked after nitpicking others :) Actually, I went to the www.starwars.com to get the length, since I didn't know it offhand, so I guess 27 is the 'official' length? (not that it means too much in practice :) ) I (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Stereogram (see it in 3D!)
|
|
(...) Does your camera have a special feature that enables you to take stereo pics or is it a technique anyone can try? If so, how did you set up the shot? (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
|
| |
| | Re: Please check out my gif-animations
|
|
One of those minifigs puked all over my screen! -John Van Tobias Möller <tobias.moller@telia.com> wrote in message news:FIqGwA.1rD@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | Re: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
This indeed does work fine, with he proper resistor. :) Voltage across the coil is now 4.74VDC. Thanks to all for the input - when I get a working model I'll put it on my web site. -Wes (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
|
|
(...) No dice. Nor sugar cookies, nor promotional Lego. Not that this necessarily means anything. Oliver, do you think you could give us a bit more detail? (brand name, appearance, etc) James (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
|
| |
| | Re: 2000 LEGO Star Wars and more!
|
|
(...) That's a bit short for the MF. I believe the 'official' length is 30 meters, and independent analysis indicates that 36 would be a more fitting minimum length. Steve just nitpicking the day away... (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | Re: [Datsville] Renovated House with Porch, Includes a Yard
|
|
(...) Feel free to make a house that will fit behind or next(garage side) to it. After I finish my current roster of items (1), I plan on making some houses that'll fit near it (2). (...) Thanks! :) It took me a while to get this to my satisfaction. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
|
| |
| | Re: Is MISB meaningless?
|
|
(...) Every now and then I see something described as "Better than mint", which always impresses me. 'Cause it obviously must be a prototype or something. (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | SPIED! #6998 Hyperspace Flagship! (not)
|
|
This is a truly rare set! Only one built! By myself ten years ago when I was in high school! ;-) Sorry about that. I just dug up some old pictures of this crazy-looking spaceship I built out of about 1000 pieces back in 1987 (it's neat to see a (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Awww... no gigantic clashes of good and evil.... <:( Yeah, that's much more realistic... It's just fun to imagine the castle world in black & white... much more fairy-tale-ish or mythic, depending on your view... DaveE (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Please check out my gif-animations
|
|
I´v emade them with LDraw, converted to POV with L3P and, well.... here´s the URL: (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) ~gads! i'm glad i'm not the only one who has woven a complex web of soap opera intrigue around the castle characters! if the parts weren't meant to be rearranged, why do they come apart? to me, this is an element of the creativity. i prefer (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Don Quixote puts away his lance (was Re: McDonalds set
|
|
(...) Yes, it's a classic Kohlberg dilemma. [1] I think you can make a good argument for _either_ response being the high moral ground, depending on your framework of morality. 1. In Europe, a woman was near death from a very unusual kind of cancer. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | Re: [DAT Explorer] Feature request
|
|
I think there is a LUGNET group for official models, just post them there and I will add them to the list. KL (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
The coil specs listed by Micheal are correct and I believe I have the proper resistor (I'm a little rusty at reading them, but Orange/Orange/Brown is correct, yes? And I read a value of 229 on my meter) Is something else wrong? < snip> I made the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Which brings up a question: What happens to your Lego when you aren't looking? I know that no lego MOC is safe in our basement - there's about 4 or 5 people who have MOC's in our basement at any given time, and all of them are ripe targets for (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
(...) Ummmm, I think Michael meant to say 33 Ohm resistor. That's what his calculation says and like soooo many others, I just looked at the answer without checking the math... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- Outside of a dog, a book is a (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
Bingo - thanks, I guess I read that a little too fast. -Wes (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
On Mon, 27 Sep 1999, David Eaton (<FIq5ry.11L@lugnet.com>) wrote at 15:31:10 (...) Hmmm. A bit simplistic. I run a full feudal system, where each knight owes allegiance to the King. Each knight has a household, all of whom owe allegiance to their (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
On Mon, 27 Sep 1999, Ed Jones (<FIqCG4.Eon@lugnet.com>) wrote at 17:55:16 (...) Vigil. Praying and lashing themselves with chains. They're all very devout. :-) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Don Quixote puts away his lance (was Re: McDonalds set
|
|
On Mon, 27 Sep 1999, Larry Pieniazek (<37EF7D5C.F29409B@v...ager.net>) wrote at 14:21:16 (...) I presume the TOS says something about providing email addresses to third parties? (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | Re: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
Michael Gasperi wrote: =>> =>> I would just put a 33Ohm 1/2W resistor in series with the relay coil. ^^^^^ Wes Matchett <wes@augustschell.com> wrote: =>... =>This doesn't seem to work. I am trying this first since it is the simplest =>solution so (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Insectoids at Safeway
|
|
Sounds like they must have got some more stock. I picked up the 6969 for £14.99 (I think) some months ago from Safeway, but they ran out long ago. They had 6919 back then too, but also at more than £8.99. I'll check my local and pick up some more at (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
|
| |
| | Re: A use for TownJr
|
|
(...) I'll agree here. The problem I see is that there already are lego sets and themes designed for younger children: Duplo, Fabuland, Basic... If they 'juniorize' the older kids' stuff, then what's not to stop them from juniorizing things like (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
(...) This doesn't seem to work. I am trying this first since it is the simplest solution so far and I have a 330hm resistor at hand. Without the resistor the voltage across the coil with he port set to level 7 is 7.17. When I add the resistor in (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Datsville Front Loader (was Re: Datsville Construcrtions Steam Roller) [DAT]
|
|
(...) Here's a powerful front end loader for Datsville. Be sure to let only authorized minifigs operate it, as this is no children's toy. One part is included as an MPD, the 2951 bucket/scoop. This is only a draft, and it only vaguely looks like the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
|
| |
| | Update: Anime at the Freer's Gallery
|
|
(...) Well, I got there at about 12:30, and there were already about 60-100 people, so I guess I'll have to go a little earlier next time. :) Anyways, I saw Nausicaä, and it was great, despite a poor sub. Anyways, I picked up a September/October (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
(...) Leave it to Michael to actually go through the math and put the right answer up for the group to see - nice work. Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Indside of a dog, it's too dark to (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Better there than in the stables! (sorry, I just had to... forgive me :P ) DaveE (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) I tend to have two stories-- one for TLG's sets, and one for my own land. The TLG story is more focused around one kingdom, in nearly constant dispute (save 1979?-1983 when it was only the yellow castle... no teams... calm... peace), where (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Hidden surface removal, and vertex order in part/primitive DAT files
|
|
(...) The main discussion was on the mailing list. I can check my home machine, to see if I have it archived. Anyone else keep copies of the L-CAD messages? Steve (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
|
| |
| | Re: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
Ralph Hempel <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:000001bf0901$f5...@pro150... (...) I would just put a 33Ohm 1/2W resistor in series with the relay coil. According to the spec for the relay, the coil wants 5V at 90ma. The RCX outputs about 8V (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Space is fantastic......
|
|
Or "Multi Core Magnetizer" if you're in Europe. -John Van Tobias Möller <tobias.moller@telia.com> wrote in message news:FIq8DC.7F5@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Re: Jambalaya FAQ?
|
|
(...) Great work, Patricia! If you have the time, I raised some potential FAQ questions earlier, in: (URL) not sure which, if any, are really necessary, but they popped up in my noggin and probably the noggins of some others as well... :-, Cheers, - (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.faq)
|
| |
| | Re: Anyone built a curved bridge?
|
|
I *thought* I had seen a better one! After going through about 20 of them, I gave up;-) Hey Paul, what ever happened to the thumbs? -John (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
|
|
(...) Is this some kind of sick and twisted pun? :-) Well, it was a wicked good pun anyway. (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
|
| |
| | Re: Problem with bootstrap mode
|
|
Hi Raj - - Trickle charge the battery for awhile (with the HB turned off), then try it again. Good luck, - Nick - (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
|
| |
| | Re: Tank Police pages posted
|
|
(...) Tank (...) Eldar Wave Serpents and the like... Great craftsmanship, Michael! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: History of LEGO series........
|
|
(...) It was really easy to do, too! :) Here's all I had to type: (URL) The good part of doing this online is that when someone discovers a new (...) It's also searchable then, too (although not yet within threads or within bundles of (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
You need to limit the current through the relay. Just add a resistor in series with the relay. You can experiment, using a voltmeter, or you can calculate the proper value from the relay specs. Relays specs usually list the resistance of the coil. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Sorry. Black Falcons - Good (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
(...) I've used 7805 voltage regulators with a faulty power supply (12v) that put out an unsteady voltage. It caused the 7805 to quickly overheat, even with a heat sink and a large capacitor across the supposed 12v and ground inputs. I really don't (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) I know where mine go -- One morning I caught a bunch of drunken mercenaries over at my wifes' Paradisa setup. From that day on it has been known as "Cin's shack of sin". (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: History of LEGO series........
|
|
(...) Wow, thanks Todd!! I really don't think that I have the time (or energy) to write a book. There are too many other things going on in my life right now. Maybe I'll just keep posting these for the time being. I do like the fact that you kind (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: visit transy-lego-vania!
|
|
(...) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | (canceled)
|
|
|
| |
| | (canceled)
|
|
|
| |
| | Re: ldraw.org up and running again (Was: ldraw.org down until Monday)
|
|
(...) Hey, a huge "BTW" round of thanks for Jacob and Tim and Todd and anyone else in the admin role...the online world wouldn't run without you! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
|
| |
| | Insectoids at Safeway
|
|
Sorry if this is old news, I can't remember who's said what. But anyway: I've just picked up two insectoid sets 6919 (the one with six big blue wheels) & 6969 (the light & sound one with two small ships attached on the sides) for £8.99 and £12.99 (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Well, now that I think about, a more interesting question is: Are most castle minifigs gay? In all of castle there is the Forest Wench, the Guarded Inn Princess, the queen in the old "Jousting "? set, and the witch. So, with no women around, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Funny how Lego imitates life!! (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) sniped (...) I usually do that too. All my Wolfpack and Forestmen are that way. (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Anyone built a curved bridge?
|
|
(...) or (...) Here's a better picture (Thanks, Paul!): (URL) Conan lays the track down and builds the grey 'bed' to fit. Once that is done, he comes up with a support structure to hold it. Pretty darn clever he is... <grin> J1 (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Well, historically, LEGO has made very few "evil" minifigs. On that basis, I would assume that all the male castle minifigs are good and all the female minifigs are evil. :') (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Problem with bootstrap mode
|
|
Hi I am having hard time in putting my handyboard in bootstrap mode. I didn't used my board in months , so it run out off power. when i tried to use it display is not working properly. The first line of the display is not working. when i swithed on (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
-----Original Message----- From: Wes Matchett [SMTP:wes@augustschell.com] Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 11:02 AM To: lugnet.robotics@lugnet.com Subject: 5VDC Voltage Regulation I'm in over my head with a project and need some help. I'm trying to (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Oh No - Double agents (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
|
|
(...) pack (...) I'll have a look this evening (San Fernando Valley are of Los Angeles) and advise. Cheers, Roger (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) In my personal kingdom. Royal Knights - Good Forestmen/Dark Forest - Mostly Good Crusaders/Lionheart - I consider them part of the Royal Knights Wolfpack - Good Black Falcons - Good Black Falcons - Evil Black Knights - Evil Fright Knights - (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Anyone built a curved bridge?
|
|
Paul Foster caught a picture of the GMLTC layout that barely shows our curved bridge. I wasn't able off hand to find a better one. Sorry:-( Perhaps J-1 or (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
|
|
(...) Me too. I'll stop in at a local WalMart during lunch, and check. Anyone in the US want to check and see if WalMarts there have these? James (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo)
|
| |
| | pirate/Imperial Guard Sails
|
|
If you can't make them--I can. Just a few images I posted for my auctions on ebay. (URL) standard replicas. Available--Gaff, Lateen, Sloop, Barque, Galleon, you-name it. Provide the dimensions and cloth preference. Logos in print or Iron-on. For (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.pirates)
|
| |
| | Re: Is MISB meaningless?
|
|
(...) By definition, yes! Mint doesn't mean perfect, mint (literally) means "from the mint," which is typically perfect, but not guaranteed. "New" is safer -- it communicates this better. :) Still, as a buyer, MISB doesn't necessarily tell me what (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | Re: Lego at Gerf.Org
|
|
(...) Whoops, I meant that it was propagating the misperception that "domain name" equals "second-level domain name, followed by a dot, followed by first-level domain name" -- i.e., plonk.com or blarg.net or snoot.org. "We put the dot in .com!" (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.publish)
|
| |
| | Anyone built a curved bridge?
|
|
It's that time of the year again for me to start planning my Christmas train layout and one idea that hit me was a curved bridge. I've been thinking of using a simple 90' arc with no straight rails between the curved to extend the arc length. I (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Sugar cookies with LEGO sets at Wal*Mart (was: Cookies ?)
|
|
(...) That's sweet! Is this a new promotion? News to me! --Todd [followups to lugnet.loc.ca,lugnet.promo] (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Episode II
|
|
In lugnet.starwars, David Eaton writes: I wouldn't want him to be in it either, but if Episode II is the one where Anakin falls into a volcano, I might not mind watching it if he does play Anakin. (Hoping that makes a little sense :) Greg "I wonder (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | Re: Concerning John DiRienzo
|
|
(...) If you heard from him on 9/20 I'd say he HAS been in touch with you. I don't even know why you're blathering about this in a public forum. I have no idea who YOU are. I know and trust John, and have traded with him before. That's good enough (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) In my world I don't use the witchs and since I really like the torso designs of the other minifigs in that line I made them good guys. A second reason was that my bad side (Blue and Green Dragons) was outnumbering my good side. (...) Remember, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Lego at Gerf.Org
|
|
(...) In this case, "lego" is indeed the host name, but it's _also_ part of the domain name: It's part of the 3rd-level domain name. The popular media has been propagating the misperception that "domain name" equals "second level domain name," but (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | anyone convert 7862 decoupler to 9V?
|
|
Hi, I was playing around with a recently acquired 7862 12V remote controlled decoupler, and was wondering if I could see how other people have fared with this set. The obvious negative, is that it needs the old fashioned magnets (5066)with the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) I don't know about the Fright Knights as good. After all, in their main castle, the Bat Lord keeps a Lions soldier prisoner... So at least TLG considers them bad. (...) ..until their huge battle, when the Ninja wizard unleashes powerful magic (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Divers (was: Lugnet Roll-call)
|
|
(...) I have a note which says the 6560 Diving Expedition Explorer ship is 45x10. I'm not sure how accurate that note is--I may have been estimating that day. But it sounds like the USS Constellation are the Ferry are easily bigger than the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Re: Interested in 6337 Fast Track Finish?
|
|
(...) or (...) them (...) I wouldn't mind the numbered yellow tiles..... They'd complete a set or two. Eric (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
|
| |
| | Re: Space Station/Base Names (was Re: Space stations?)
|
|
(...) No biggie. I wasn't clear on my post. I said: (...) I meant each neighborhood would have a descriptive/category based on its own peculiar nature. Not that every site would necessarily have the same description. Or necessarily have different (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Re: Space is fantastic......
|
|
MCM is an acronym for Mega Core Magnetizer, which is that *huge* M:tron "car". --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
Here's my take on things; Lions (New and Old): good Forestmen: good (allied with the Lions since they are horrible archers) Falcons: good Wolfpack: Neutral (Religious Sect inhabiting the desert regions) Blue Dragons: Very Bad Green Dragons: Also Bad (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Episode II
|
|
(...) Yeah, I'm mainly just thankful he didn't get the role. My guess is that the quote I heard is more or less wrong, though. Not insofar as he might have actually said it, but that his "real" reason for turning down the movie is that Episode I (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | Re: NELUG Meeting R.S.V.P. (Was: "So?")
|
|
(...) Latest word from my NLSO (given as of 11:00 this morning) is that I will indeed be allowed to go :) I'll be there too ... finally! Shaun (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
|
| |
| | Re: Concerning John DiRienzo
|
|
(...) You're right. But so is Mike Stanley when he points out that we all do have lives. There is a balance here somewhere, I'm not trying to start an argument (this time). I fear I am also someone who doesn't always keep all his irons straight. So (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Well this gives a new meaning to Spam...
|
|
David Eaton <wpieaton@wpi.edu> wrote in message news:FIq2Bq.I49@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) them! (...) but (...) Ha ha - I like that one. But I guess it would be worth setting up a hotmail account first just to send them something that looks (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Hm...this is interesting to me. I don't really have as much 'good' and 'evil' as might be expected...instead, my Castle-time LEGOs seem to have set up a rather complex political situation. A long time ago, the land was united under one ruler, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Don Quixote puts away his lance (was Re: McDonalds set
|
|
Just to close the loop on this.... I got an email from someone in eBay administration. They told me I had been reported for bid siphoning and that eBay position on posting neutral feedback with information on where the item is available is that it (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | Re: DAT Explorer v. 0.6.1
|
|
Yes, it does... I didn´t notice until now. --Tobias (...) or (...) "compass" (...) The (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | Re: [DAT Explorer] Feature request
|
|
cool! I like this. I think that it would be cool to have TLG model in here, I am thinking of some police and fire stations. --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | Re: Concerning John DiRienzo
|
|
(...) the time. I just expected him to follow through in a timely manner! I understand that some people are very busy. If they would just tell me that and don't mislead me or leave me wondering. That's all I ask! I would have to think twice before (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Datsville Construcrtions Steam Roller
|
|
(...) I already have a front end loader that I can donate to Datsville if you think it fits in. Here are two images of it: (2 URLs) you can see, this is a really large and powerful vehicle. The bucket can be lifted and tilted, and the vehicle is (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
|
| |
| | Re: Episode II
|
|
(...) role. That (...) suck (...) help (...) No, I disagree, DiCraprio is just a snob. I don't care why he doesn't get the role, I just don't want him to get it. Ryan "Build or build not. There is no try." - Lego Master Yoda (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | RE: 5VDC Voltage Regulation
|
|
(...) The RCX puts out a variety of waveforms depending on the power level. If you have acecss to an oscilloscope, you can see that the higher power levels give you more "on time" that lower levels. The DC level at full on is about a diode drop (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) Yeah, Forestmen/Dark Forest and Wolfpack I kind of see as just organized gangs of thieves... but of course the forestmen have the 'Robin Hood' connection, which is probably why I see them as leaning towards good. As for Wolfpack, I'm not (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
| |
| | Re: Episode II
|
|
On the main site, in the upper, left hand corner there is a search box. Make sure TITLE is checked, type in STAR WARS and enter. You will be given a listing of all the SW movies, chose the one you want. Also on the page for the actual movies, if you (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | (canceled)
|
|
|
| |
| | SC lots
|
|
There are some amazing buys there right now. I currently do not have anything listed but I was nosing around. I have a bid in on a number of items but they are all things that I already have and I will not be upset if I get outbid. For instance (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
|
| |
| | Re: Is MISB meaningless?
|
|
(...) Yeah, too bad that we can't really have a true standard. Maybe we need to do something like: Pieces Complete Instructions | Box ===...===|===...===|...|===...=== M (mint) | C (complete) | M (mint) | S (sealed) G (good) | L (lacking) | G (good) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.theory)
|
| |
| | Re: conical gear
|
|
(...) I wouldn't say so. As a standalone set, you may be right, as one cannot build too much other than motor cycles based on the parts. Still I think the 8417 is quite realisticly designed and it has lots of useful parts. I like it. Fredrik (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: Good vs. Evil
|
|
(...) I suppose a lot depends on your perception of wolves. I think of them as neutral - they do what they have to do. I see them vaguely allied with the Dark Forest - kind of a Druidic thing. Dragon Masters probably don't fit neatly into "good" or (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.castle)
|
