 | | Re: copier. (datsville press - copier.dat )
|
|
(...) uhhh... i think i smell a potential powder keg brewing here... (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
|
| |
| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
|
|
John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... (...) I think that would be a good idea, however, I also think that we should continue to pursue NMRA recognition. LEGO trains are a valid model railroading segment (as the NMRA president (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Junk Box 1 Log
|
|
(...) <snipped in & out list> Its arrived and gone along it's merry way through the north country... (this post is a couple days overdue, but I've been lazy about updating. The box should arrive at it's next recipient within the next day or two) The (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya)
|
| |
| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
|
|
(...) On the idea of Rivtek or other brands, they can only help our cause, not hurt them. I actually have 3 tyco elements I use in my Lego creations because they are an awesome piece TLC never came up with. It adds to the realism of the creations. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
|
|
(...) If you were sensing any "hostility" it was just a little bit. :^) The "come off it phrase" is like saying "give me a break". While reading my last comment you must imagine me grinning and speaking sarcastically. That's just my way of replying (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
|
|
Jim Rorstrom wrote in message ... (...) junk. (...) a (...) at (...) the (...) Well, the cost depends very much on whether you require all the scenery to be LEGO pure. The GMLTC layout would be far more expensive to create than a similar quality HO (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
|
|
(...) Count me in the minority, then. Making parts is hard. If someone wants to make parts I say more power to them. Perhaps making clone parts will refine their modeling skill, which has to be a good thing for all of us. I understand the issues but (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
|
|
(...) I'd agree with Jim here too. Even in the 'live steam' scales, the cost of modeling something in relation to the space it takes up is relatively constant. The average is $2-3 an hour for the hobby of model railroading. That's not to say that (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO for Life Sweepstakes
|
|
(...) I'll second that, Peter (hope the toenail recovers quickly) hey what about starting a petition, which we could send to Lego Australia, asking that WE are also provided for stamping foot( I want an Australian Shop @ Home!!!!) After waiting with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LTMA vs NMRA
|
|
(...) John -- sounds great!!! (Better grab ltma.org quick while it's still available, too... :) I'm not a trainiac, but tell me what I can do to help you get this started! (mailing list, temporary or permanent web pages, membership support, etc.) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
|
| |
| | Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
|
|
Zonker, Let me know if there is going to be anyone at the Fremont meeting. I am currently planning on attending, but would hate to show up and be the only one. I have been busting my butt on getting my train station closer and closer to completion, (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO for Life Sweepstakes
|
|
(...) I *know* there are people out there with a bigger budget than me, and although I haven't spent $2000 in a day (yet), I've certainly spent $2000 in a month. James (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
|
| |
| | Re: Radio shack basic electronics book
|
|
(...) This I knew. (...) This I was a bit out of the loop about. (...) True. And I still agree that's not a good thing. I don't know what it is about a company like that. Tandy was on the bleeding edge of the personal computer revolution at one (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Radio shack basic electronics book
|
|
(...) Um, odd ? That's OK, we think you're WEIRD. ;-) (FYI, France is no longer on the fringe of NATO, and the crypto ban has practically been lifted) Anyway, this has nothing to do with the issue of RS not shipping *anywhere* outside North (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Lego train club for the Saint Louis area?
|
|
(...) I think we're jumping way ahead of the game here, guys. I'm not even concerned about a layout at this point. First things first. 1) We need to see exactly how many people are interested and how much time they can actually contribute to the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: CFD: Subgroups for lugnet.org.us & lugnet.trains.org
|
|
(...) I think most mailers give you the option of automatically allowing subscribes, OR of requiring a human to approve the subscribe. Not MUCH better but a bit. Most large lists run as automatically allowing subscribes, though. (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.org.us)
|
| |
| | Re: lack of interest in basic stamp and basicx
|
|
(...) Agreed. I love Mindstorms because I don't have to mess with electronics ;) Don't get me wrong about the hardcore programming, though. While I think you need to go past the limitations to the best results, I'm totally amazed at what Lego has (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
|
|
(...) I'm sensing a little hostility here... (...) Well, no, I don't believe I said using decals is totally wrong. I just said that one cannot make the argument that one is totally pure if one uses them. This hobby, when we are considering it (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Radio shack basic electronics book
|
|
(...) France is a little odd anyway -- things like the ban on cryptotech and that sort of thing -- and if my reading of history is correct they've always been sort of on the fringe of organizations like NATO. But all that aside, it's probably (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
|
|
(...) Yeah, cancelling sounds the best. There's been comparatively minimal feedback about the 11/27 meeting. It's really no wonder why that weekend was open at the library. Even if there's minimal or no walk-in traffic on 12/4, that's okay, cuz I'm (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
|
