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| (...) Istvan, The Lego model shop uses MEK, which is good for ABS, not sure if it will work with Knex...... hth's Thanx, Mark Millere Visit Milissa's Lego™ Store, GoB - Millere's Spares™ (URL) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-03, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) I've seen a few others do this modification, but to my knowledge, I was the first to do this type of modification back in mid 98' on my LEGO switching layout. In addition, I think I'm the first one to do this modification without actually (...) (23 years ago, 26-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| I used a 48x48 stud base plate as "form" to mount the points (switches?) on while they were being "processed". The error in the track change switching arrangement must be a lot less than 1 stud as nothing seemed to bow or strain during the placement (...) (24 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) I think in order to maintain the correct distance between parallel tracks in layouts constructed with regular LEGO track pieces, anyone making these would have to use the same spacing. I think it allows these custom type pieces to be more (...) (24 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hi Will! When I was at Legoland, I was so surprised to learn that they used MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) as a "glue"! I used to use MEK to clean the screens used in silkscreen printing. MEK is some NASTY stuff! Extremely flammable and you don't want to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| (...) Thanks, but this is way too pricy for my needs! :) For a gooey approach, I think I may go with an old Elmer's Glue squeeze dispenser filled with Oatey's glue. or For the thin stuff (straight MEK) I wonder if an exposed 1" x 2" x .5" dense (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| I am tired of my lego sculptures being knocked to the floor by the antics of my rambuctious sons. My 1:1 scale Miniland reproduction figure ((URL) has fallen a number of times, and it is not easy to rebuild! :) Instead of placing them in a cabinet, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| (...) Loctite makes a bottle top mounted Peristaltic Hand Pump: (URL) for industrial use, hence the price. There are also several dispenser manufacturers around for pneumatically acuated syringe dispensers. Again, these are industrial products... (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| Ok, given how nasty this stuff is, is there anything else you recommend that isn't so nasty? I have one mosiac I need to glue together; otherwise, they'll be no way on either to get it to travel (and we have to move soon :(..). Thanks, -Anne (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| Presenting the AMX-16 'Raptor', a light scout for rugged and easy terrain! Not only does it have Jumpjets, Missiles, and Lasers, but a special EMP anttena for driving pursuing mechs nuts! A complete alternate of the Red Planet Cruiser, the engineers (...) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Hello, all. Check my new mecha, the AMX-15 "Bandit" Multi-role mecha: www.brickshelf.com/c...gi?f=15002 The Bandit is designed for light engagement and attack/recon roles. It is used by the Clan Ice Panther for special ops in conjunction with a (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Hey, nice work with such a small amount of pieces! I had to go see what the Red Planet Cruiser was again. If anyone else needs a refresher it's here... (URL) great work Ryan and Happy Birthday!!! out tk (...) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| You seem to be improving in your work. I like the colors (I work in grey and blue ALOT). You seem to have a good humanoid figure there. There is one thing I noticed...your feet don't angle with the leg splay, they stay perpendicular to the leg. You (...) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Look'n good Clan Panther! A sleek new Mech for your forces. cool gun. Wow it really has all those movements?! Your a good builder keep up the good work. Aww man I gotta ketchup! Like I was a little tomato. Plus I think the mech has no trouble making (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| (...) No, sorry. I was just monkeying around with some pieces While I was working on a different project. I got that pic because my uncle liked it alot. It's now in pieces, but if you want, I'll do it up in LDraw. Thanks for the comments! Ryan (25 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| Announcing the Mosquito MLP-01, a mini spider tank. Made to be mass produced. LMKWYT! (URL) check out the contest entries! (25 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| (...) MEK is not as bad as MEKP. MEKP is used in epoxies, MEK is used as the flow on glue. MEK is what Lego uses (or were using) for models that are cemented together, and can be bought at a hardware store. (and, whist MEK is not as bad as MEKP, (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) Here are several ideas contributed about a year ago: (URL) them are Oatey All-Purpose PVC/CPVC/ABS glue, and MEK. (25 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.build)
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