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(...) Heh... I turn them back in packing materials. :) They squish real good, and weigh less that an equivalent squishyness of paper. YMMV James (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.fun.crafts)
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Those of you interested in this thread may also want to check out (URL) even more intricate discussions of boxes :) Seriously, if you are looking for storage options, I seriously suggest finding a Container Store ((URL) near you and going there. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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"Reimer Mellin" <davmel@primenet.com> wrote in message news:FM0v13.FJJ@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) htm (...) a (...) steered (...) some (...) the (...) I assume the blimp will have neutral buoyancy, e.g. no weight in the standard configuration. Any (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) camera (...) to (...) Ahh, I spoke too soon. Digging into the plantraco.com pages, I found that the new tri-fan can lift up to 90 grams (I've got the old two-fan). They even list a wireless b/w cam on the order page (coming soon). (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I've pulled 25 (2 4 wheel truck) on the flat, and 15 with a running start up a 2 plate per track grade. What gets you here is jerk. To successfully start a long train, first reverse the engine to bunch the slack. If you try to start quickly (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Which charity shop? (living and schooling in Edinburgh I thought I knew the local charity shops quite well :-) ) -- Many thanks, Nick Allan ======== Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. Scott-A <s.arthur@hw.ac.uk> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) to (...) quantity (...) Amazon.com now has set 5909 available for $19.99. Better grab it soon, since I don't think they'll last. Kevin (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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On Tue, 30 Nov 1999 01:43:29 GMT, Larry Pieniazek uttered the following profundities... (...) Two "pieces" I should have specified.... However charges result if such "pieces" are of unusual size/ shape (i.e. bicycles). (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) a partial page without the bidding section. Also, is there supposed to be a picture? I have looked at other auction items and they work fine, plus I've cleared my cache, so it isn't like my browser is totally hosed... I'll have to look at (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Heh, I've had the same idea bouncing around my head for the past few days. I have a Blimp (only two fans though) and a Saucer already. Great fun for blimp races and so on. Quick tip, you can find more RC blimp stuff from the source: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) OK, now that I've had to change my underwear..... (heh-heh)..... What a find indeed. This is a little bit of a complicated story, but here it goes.... This set is German set #710 (Holzsortierkasten) which translates to Wooden Box Set. This (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I suggest you skim over the past discussions, as this topic comes up frequently, but I'll repeat my general reccomendations: Call up S@H and get 4565 and/or 3225. There is also a slight bargain if you get the controller and extra track at the (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Grazie Carlo!!! Mia moglie non ti direbbe grazie ma qualcos'altro... ;-) No ho ordinati 3 (uno e` per Bruno). Ciao. Marco. P.S. Pero` 31 sterline di spedizione sono un vero furto!!! (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.it)
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I've been using a collection of Lego tubs, Sterilite and Rubbermaid plastic storage boxes with lids, and tackle boxes. Very similar to what another poster is using (see (URL) for his picture). The smallest shoe box sized storage boxes cost only (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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Joel Kuester <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:FM0LD6.AL0@lugnet.com... (...) I'm beginnning to use ziplock bags a lot more now. Although it is possible to reuse the polybags one or two times, they can get into a pretty bad shape after (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.fun.crafts)
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| | RE: Looking for pieces to trade at the meeting (November and Dece mber )
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Here is my updated list of pieces I need. I have a very eclectic lot of stuff that I can trade for these pieces. Let me know what you need and I'll wade through and see if we have a match up. 1 2X6 trans blue hinged roof plate 4 1X2 white beam with (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I have no experience with Duplo, but I've had tremendous difficulty removing a 4x4 (or 4x6; I can't remember) from the inside of a Pirates rowboat. Dave! (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) The final, final answer: :-) Two 2x4 bricks in a duplo car. I still haven't figured out how to get them out, they just fit going in. The duplo tubes are quit tall (relatively) so produce quite a bit of friction. The top of the studs are a (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.general)
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(...) Absolutely. You can (almost) always get a better deal on pieces you want buy buying them in mixed lots or complete (new) sets. For a variety of reasons there will always be people willing to pay $100 for exactly what they want rather than $20 (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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I know I am going to regret doing this, but I would very much like to get into trains. My only regret is that they seem to be a money pit! I was just curious... Is the 4561 a decent starter set? If not this one, what else? I am looking mainly for a (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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