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  New MOC: Large scale 2-truck Shay
 
Hi folks, I delurked on .space a while ago, but I'll say a quick hello to everyone else! I've been thinking about building large scale Lego trains for a while, but I've only recently sorted my sets and been able to start building. Here's the first, (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.modelteam) !! 
 
  Quick Unload DumpTruck!
 
I decided that I needed a quick unload dump truck: (URL) built so that the bed door will swing out of the way far enough... PLMKWYT Josh (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  New MOC: Y-59 Albatross
 
Those of you who came to BrickFest have seen this already, but you probably haven't seen it in all its configurations. I came up with the idea for the Albatross on a hike on vacation. Climbing mountains leaves plenty of time for the mind to wander. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  *** LDrawDesignPad LDDP 1.0 released ***
 
Hello! New version is out now. Get it at (URL) ! + = New feature * = Bugfix - = Removed feature v1.0 2002/07/27 + 'Select All' command + Print command * Fixed small bug in color selection * Fixed / Expanded Example Plugin-Code. Plugins should work (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev) ! 
 
  Introducing the Moonbase Project
 
I was going to wait for Chris Giddens to get home from vacation but I just finished this page on his site (and I'm impatient) so I thought I'd unveil it: (URL) thanks to anyone who has ever offered support in establishing a group building standard. (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.space) !! 
 
  new newsgroup lugnet.robotics.spybotics
 
A new newsgroup/list lugnet.robotics.spybotics has been created for the focused discussion of LEGO SPYBOTICS issues (with a big emphasis on replacement firmware and/or software). Feel free to crosspost between .robotics and .robotics.spybotics, as (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.spybotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.microscout, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc, lugnet.admin.nntp) ! 
 
  Mouse Mod with Lego Figure
 
Too funny for words: (URL) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  [MOC][TOWN] smart. A cute partner of your urban LEGOLAND life !
 
Hi, all. I've just built my own "smart" model, so let me introduce it to you, please. (URL) course it can host one-full minifig. We can imagine and build many color scheme variations. Please let me know your impression. Thanks! Regards. (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  New Custom- Commerce Guild Dwarf Spider Droid
 
Hey guys. I've just uploaded a new custom to my site: the CG Dwarf Spider Droid. It's mini-fig scale and pretty small because of that (forty-eight pieces), but also easier to duplicate in making one's Battle of Geonosis diorama ;). Here's the link: (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Kyola Fire & Rescue has moved
 
Just letting everyone know that Kyola Fire & Rescue and the rest of my web site has moved. the new location is www.ozbricks.net/coghilla and for Kyola F&R www.ozbricks.net/cog...-index.htm Thanks and if you've never visited please do so. Aaron (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Custom Droideka Destroyer Droid
 
Hey Guys, Check out my latest MOC of a Droideka Destroyer Droid, inspired by some Bionicle Bohrak sets I recently picked up. (URL) me know what you think! Jason (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars)  
 
  US S@H Specials, July 24 - July 30, 2002
 
Sorry for the late post, I wasn't feeling well this morning and forgot all about it :-/ (URL) (hit 4 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo 3161 Soft Stacking Hen $ 9.99 $ 5.00 2592 Baby Mickey/Minnie Stack'n'Learn $19.99 $10.00 System Scala (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)  
 
  1592 - the story continues
 
Hi 1592-fans, Recently I added some more variations to the "1592 Hall of Fame": (URL) 1592 in the year 1592 BC somewhere in Egypt, build by friccius. If you could read German feel free to visit the 1000steine-gallery at: (URL) the big-fig variation (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  BimP Updates
 
Below are the most recent BimP updates and refinements: * Latest Toon by Ton! (This one is one of my favorites) * The interview with the Ferrari brothers continues once again * {Shameless Plug Alert} BimP has received a nomination for the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Gnarlbark the Treant
 
I just thought I'd share with the lugnet community my latest creature MOC. It is a treant I call Gnarlbark. In case you don't know what a treant is, I'll quote from my officially official AD&D Monstrous Manual (which is where I get a lot of my (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Ice Planet 2002 Contest Winners!
 
Hey Y'all: It's been a great contest and I have enjoyed my part in the event as it unfolded. I would like to thank Curt Tigges, Tom Sciortino, and Jude Beaudin for all of their help with the various administrative chores concerning the contest. The (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space) !! 
 
  leJOS 2.0 (Java) for the RCX
 
leJOS version 2.0 has just been released! New features include more available memory without twitching, USB Mac OSX support, faster Math functions, and a vastly improved communications package. Now you can communicate with multiple RCX's, use a (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  1st 2002 rocket meet
 
The first VicLug 2002 rocket lego meeting was boomin: (URL) up to viclug9l.jpg were taken by me the rest by Steve Barker and you can check out previous VicLug meets in his Brickshelf gallery: (URL) to Randy (and family), Steve and Silus for setting (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Freight aircraft building instructions
 
Last night I finally got around to finishing the building instructions for my freight aircraft: (URL) building instructions are "painted" in the Bregnerod-trafikken (Bregnerod Transit Authority) colours, while the photos are of the original patch (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) ! 
 
  Swiss Dairy Store and Plant....Brickfest involvment
 
Hi, I brought this to display at Brickfest. Just want to "unveil" it to everybody else. This was in the Town/Train Room (12V), right near the Train Station and the Train controls, in the back corner of the room. I wasn't made aware of the votes it (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) ! 
 
  Try again...
 
Hello again all! I've posted a message a few days ago announcing my new MOC, La Tour Kisc. Since then, nothing, niet, rien. I was hoping for a few comments, positive or not, about my work. I don't know if I posted to the correct topic, so I'm (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)  
 
  Brief Outage at Northstar Computer Systems
 
Northstar Computer Systems, host to many LEGO-related sites, will have a brief 10-15 minute outage today at 2pm CDT to replace a buggy network card in the database server. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at eric@northcomp.com. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce)
 
  The Epic of Joseph
 
The Brick Testament is pleased to annouce the completion of its illustration of the Book of Genesis with seven new stories comprising The Epic of Joseph: (URL) see (URL) and greetings to everyone at Brickfest! -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith @8^) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !! 
 
  MichLTC / MichLUG at GATS - Grand Rapids, MI - July 12th-14th, 2002 - Wrap-Up
 
MichLTC / MichLUG - Great American Train Show (GATS) - Deltaplex - Grand Rapids, Michigan - July 12th-14th - Scott's Report To All, MichLTC had a great show at GATS in Grand Rapids. It was a lot of fun, with a lot of work, but it was, in most (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug) !! 
 
  PNLTC Beaverton Mall Show Pics are Up!
 
Our first public weekend at the Beaverton Mall in Beaverton (outside Portland, OR) was a great success! July 6th and 7th we were open to the public during mall hours at our new temporary "clubhouse". Highlights included a large port area, a 12V (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.or.por) ! 
 
  NWBrickCon
 
It is my pleasure to announce that on the weekend of October 4,5 and 6 in Seattle, Washington will be the Pacific Northwest's first Lego Convention! NWBrickCon will be co-hosted by PNLTC, SMART, and SEALUG. The con is in the Seattle Center's Center (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Determined through Fear - The End of Book III
 
Here's something to do for all you (like me) who won't be going to brickfest, as well as all you who haven't left yet. The Kingdom of Ikros is updated! So little to write, so much time to do it in.... Lets see... I guess I'll start with MOCs Visit (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish, lugnet.org.us.texlug)
 
  New MOC - Medevac dropship
 
Hi folks, Having built something in traditional space grey with studs firmly on top (the tug) I thought I'd have a go at a more difficult model. The Medevac uses some technic-assisted SNOT to mount the quarter drums and the nose panel, although the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)  
 
  Le Tour KISC (the KISC Tower)
 
I'm very happy and proud to announce that after months of gathering the parts, i've finally finished my very first big-scale project for my upcoming city. This project is called "La Tour KISC", meaning the KISC Tower. Here is a link to see pictures (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  2 Variation of 1592 (People from 70ties and Arctic)
 
Hello lugnetters, Here come 2 new variations of the 1592. The first one was made by ARLEN, my 8 year old son. He used his Arctic collection to do it and dug into my pile to make a snowman for his statue. (URL) made the second one using the Homemaker (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  New MOCs & New .MPD File
 
I just completed my D-44 Landing Barge model, you can see it here: (URL) wanted to build a really large craft capable of transporting two APCs. I used Technic half pins and plates to form the sides. It's a really strong structure, and also easy on (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Spheroid Generator now on the web
 
Spheroid Generator is now a web page. With just a web browser you can get instructions showing where to put plates to make a sphere, cone, or tent in any size, using plates. Kind of like Mosaic Maker. I'll be working on this more, so that it can (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Q-wing
 
(URL) is my last ship before Brickfest. I'll have some more ready within 2 weeks. Tell me what you think! -Jon -- | The Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) !! 
 
  Hit counters fixed
 
There was a bug, unrelated to moderation that prevented the updating of hit counters since 6/21/2002. That problem has been fixed and all counters have been updated with the archived data from that period. KL (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.brickshelf) ! 
 
  Introducing Lion's Den...
 
After approx 6 months of on-and-off construction...(with a period of about 3 to 4 months of not doing very much with it) I present to everyone Lion's Den ... (MOC 2002). I started making this castle as a "replacement" to the Leo's Castle. Since (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle)
 
  Ice Planet 2002 Ballots -- Voting is now closed
 
Hey again Y'all: Yes, it's finally over. Currently, we are just waiting for the vote-counting panel members to complete their tallies so that we may announce the agreed upon results. I appreciate everyone's patience, it shall be rewarded in the next (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
 
  1st TOP MOC of the Week: Jennifer Clark's All Terrain Crane
 
Hello@all, Congratulations to Jennifer Clark; her All Terrain Crane was voted for the TOP MOC of the 29th Week. You can read the comments and nominate/vote for the next TOP MOC of the Week here: (URL) Godt! René (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
 
  Imperial Vengeance Class Prototype
 
<somewhere in Imperial held space> Greetings Moff Covenant. I bring you the requested update on the V.O.W. Project, specifically the new Vengeance Class Prototype. Place your palm here please... <pause> Thank you. What's this?? It is a new security (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
 
  Ice Planet 2002 Ballots -- Deadline Looms!
 
Ice Planet 2002 Contestants: Please get your ballots emailed in a timely manner (Tony Knaak -- this means you!). The official corrected ballot is located here: (URL) follow the instructions and all will be well. Please note that you cannot vote for (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
 
  Omega-Class Destroyer
 
The Omega-Class Destroyer from Babylon 5. (URL)-------<> Rick Hallman Member of MichLUG: (URL) of Planets: (URL) Instant Messenger: The bRicktron <>-------<> (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish)
 
  Stingray Aerospace/Submersible Fighter Leaperfish (and more)
 
Okay, I'm doing 2 things that are taboo. First I'm replying to my own post, second, I'm bringing an aquazone creation into the space group. Hear me out before you smack my hand... The United Stingray Tribes (UST) have had enough of your attempt to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  My first space MOC
 
This is the first "space" MOC I have put online. I made it in a moment of abject silliness. Let me know what you think. (URL) to adventurers for reasons which will sonn become clear. --William The Kingdom of Gatimrja (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers) ! 
 
  LD4DModeler 1.0 Beta 2 Available, finally :)
 
I've finally manage to finish and upload beta 2. Main changes are: Rewritten joint manager Improved player Improved Control manager Rewritten 3DPreview (faster with less memory, what would one want more :) Improved 3DPreview properties Improved (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Peeron Inventories on BimP
 
I'm pleased to announce that Peeron ((URL) and BimP ((URL) have joined forces to provide LEGO builders the ability to search the Peeron database remotely. Using a PDA with a wireless connection you can now search for sets and inventories using the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.db.inv) !! 
 
  Announcing 'Nyaneo' - The first ever Land Of Bricks MOCM!!
 
Hey all, Well, the time has come to officially announce the first ever 'MOCM' award given out by Land Of Bricks ( (URL) ). It was a hard decision to pick the first ever winner of this award but after lots of narrowing down I came up with a MOC that (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Unleash the rage of the ocean
 
I have just uploaded the newest chapter of the Chronicles of Ikros. So I am proud to present to you: The Chronicles of Ikros Chapter 27 - The Deep Blue Sea PLMKWYT (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish)
 
  Re: Terraformer Update
 
Just an update to an update. I've finally created a page describing the Planetary Terraforming Unit in detail. Please leave an feedback that you might have about the site, model, links, spelling, personal disposition, health status or fleebnork (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Lego to make a Movie!
 
Lego is going 'hollywood. A LEGO MOVIE is under creation right now. (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  Land Of Bricks announces plans for "MOCM"
 
Hey all, I have been planning this for some time, and now that I have finished school (YAY I got my degree!!) I have time to put lots of my plans for Land Of Bricks into play. The first of which is the "MOCM" feature I will have on my site. This is (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.contests) ! 
 
  Kingdom of Gatimrja - Chapter II
 
The next chapter in my castle story is up. You can see it at: (URL) accessible directly from the Updates section on the main page, or from the Stories page. As always, comments and criticism are appreciated. Let me know what you think. --William (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce)
 
  The Brickelodeon Theatre and Performing Arts Center
 
The City of Brickmond is proud to announce the completion of its latest public works project: The Brickelodeon Theatre and Performing Arts Center. The Brickelodeon is an outdoor venue that will alternate between various brickmation programs and (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.animation, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)  
 
  Advanced set search on peeron.com
 
Hi all! I'm pleased to announce that you can now run more advanced queries on the Peeron Inventories. Just click on "Advanced Set Search", and you will be able to find out interesting things, like "how many sets in 2002 have more than 500 pieces" (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, July 10 - July 16, 2002
 
(URL) (hit 4 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo System 6919 Planetary Prowler $39.99 $20.00 4166 Mickey's Car Garage $19.99 $10.00 Scala Bellville Technic Dacta Misc P1520 Adventurers Pen $12.95 $10.36 TS11 Naboo Fighter Tshirt Adult XL (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  TOP MOC of the Week / TOP Site of the Month
 
Hello@all, I don't know exactly where it belongs, but reading the descriptions of these groups it seems to be right here. I kept putting off this project a few weeks, but now it's finished: The new section for TOP MOCs and TOP sites. Everyone can (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  PNLTC Centralia Meeting Pictures Up
 
Back in May we decided it would be a lot of fun to all get together as a club and have fun! So we met halfway between our two geographical centers of Portland and Seattle in Centralia, Washington. The library let us use their community room and we (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)
 
  BimP Updates
 
Here's the latest from BimP * New e-mail list. Receive the latest BimP news in your Inbox. * TJ Avery has joined the BimP team and will be serving as Associate News Editor. As many of you are aware, TJ also serves as the curator of the LUGNET (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  MOC Statue of Liberty Pedestal
 
I decided it was time to add a pedestal to the Statue of Liberty set #3450. My results can be found here: (URL) also revised the torch by building it with clear bricks and then wiring it to light up. The wires run up the middle of the statue and (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch) !! 
 
  Liebherr R996 Mining Excavator
 
My R996 model is finally finished! The four part feature at Bricks in my Pocket (BimP) is fully online now. Many thanks to Steven Combs, editor of BimP, for featuring my model. (URL) in the MODELS section) The model will be appearing at Brickfest, (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam) ! 
 
  NEW CHAPTER FROM THE KINGDOM OF ANDRASTAVIA
 
Hiya all..... Just letting you know the next chapter is finally online Chapter 3 Ancient Awakenings... Please come to the Kingdom of Andrastavia and check out the latest instalment. www.ozbricks.com/andrastavia Go to Chapters.. Chapter 3 Let me know (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce)
 
  BrickFest: Roommate matching needed
 
I've got a place to stay, but I've noticed a number of other people who aren't sure whether they can make it due to the cost -- or who are sure they're going but would really like to find a way to keep costs down. Does anyone out there have a hotel (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
 
  P-wing
 
(URL) actually built this one right after I bought my second Jango Slave 1 (I love you Target) in the end of May. Q-wing is done right now, I'm working on the U-wing and my sketches of the T-wing have solidified. You should probably expect 2 and (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) ! 
 
  Growing pains
 
A bit of hostility and controversy has erupted over a recent policy implementation at the BrickShelf website. If you follow LUGNET's Spotlight feature on the homepage, no doubt you've already read at least part of the discussion. If you haven't, (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish) !! 
 
  Mining Outpost - New space creation
 
What happens when you mix classic space styling with construction themed colors? Have a look at the 'Mining Outpost' to see the results: (URL) was how I spent my Canada Day last week. :) All the best, Allan B. - Expert Builder website - (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
 
  1592 Belville variation
 
Hi, I'm Arielle and this is my first post! I'm 11 and I've created another variation of the 1592. I asked my dad if I could make one with Belville, and he told me "Go ahead, but I won't help you!" So I took a deep breath and started. My little (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Technicolour castle, starfury mk II and Bluey
 
Hi, A while ago I posted up pictures of my starfury. Well I have finally uploaded the second version of it. I had some queries as to how I got the wings on the perfect x angle without the cruddy hinges that lego use on their xwings. Well, it is a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Matt's Roller Coaster is showing again!
 
My roller coaster has been down in the basement for a few months undergoing upgrades and modifications, but it is now showing again! It is showing this weekend at the Beaverton Mall in Beaverton, Oregon, and you can see it Sunday the 7th from 11:00 (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.or.por) ! 
 
  NCS Downtime @ 3pm CDT/8pm GMT
 
Note: This is in the announcements area due to the large number of LEGO-related sites on my servers, including BrickLink, Guild of Bricksmiths, and a number of LUG/LTC sites. In order to install a new electrical circuit for a larger UPS, all NCS (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce)
 
  BI Portal site re-launches!
 
Well after many many long nights, I have finished the all new BI Portal site. It adds many new features and now creates a solid foundation for growth. The new site is basically a live beta, so if you find any errors, problems or confusing parts, (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad) ! 
 
  PNLTC to show at Beaverton Mall, Oregon
 
The Pacific Northwest Lego Train Club is pleased to announce an ongoing exhibit at the Beaverton Mall in Beaverton, Oregon (just west of Portland). We have secured an empty space to use as a "clubhouse" through the summer. We will have two public (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains)  
 
  New Space MOC's
 
Three models this time: Crusader, Harpy, Zelph. The inspiration for the Crusader should be obvious for anime fans. The Harpy and the Zelph are older models (1.5 and 3 years old respectively) that were given an update. LMKWYT Travis Dickinson (URL) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
 
  NILTC at TCA National Convention show a success!
 
Hi everybody - The Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club had its second show last weekend, June 27-29, at the Train Collectors' Association National Convention. The convention was held at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. We had a wonderful (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il) ! 
 
  Ice Planet 2002 Voting Begins Now
 
Hey Y'all: Because of a slight goof-up on my part I want to make very clear that the correct ballot for voting in the Ice Planet 2002 Contest is located here: (URL) previous ballot will hopefully be deleted before many of you even notice the error. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space) ! 
 
  BimP Updates
 
Below are the latest updates at BimP: * New Look! * New site map * New search tool * New PDA view * Reduced sync times for Mazingo subscribers * Part III of T.J. Avery's wonderful model feature is now online. If you haven't seen parts I and II, you (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Catalogs / Classics discussions at BrickFest
 
Hi all, I would like to thank those who have volunteered their sets for the Lego Classic (pre-1978) sets display / old bricks & sets discussion at BrickFest. It will be from 2-3PM on Friday. If any others would like to contribute, please let me know (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce)
 
  New Space MOC and Mecha LDraw File
 
I built a new Space model (FINALLY!), you can see it here: (URL) obviously came from the _Aliens_ dropship and the Hind-D Soviet Gunship. I really wanted to use all those clear canopies and windows, as well as make a dropship that actually had seats (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  A-66 Night Stalker
 
Revolutionaries, Rebels, Insurgents or Rogue Mother-Inlaws are no match for the: A-66 Night Stalker COunter-INsurgency Aircraft Equipped with an extensive active and passive sensor suite this all weather aircraft comes armed with 8 20mm cannons and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Final Jedi Duel
 
Check out our latest work from our homepage, the Final Jedi Duel between Vader and Luke; (URL) click on the thumbnail to get to the pics and your comments, critiques are appreciated. Regards, ACPin & Sons member #1500 Homepage (URL) Gallery (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  300 Years Before: Desert Landscape II
 
Hello@all, some of you were wondering why Zafar is a _black_ building in a hot environment. I built the answer this weekend. Once you followed the link, you maybe hear music. You can turn it off by clicking the troll who puts a banana into the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  Last Day to Register for BrickFest 2002!
 
...Today is the last day to register for BrickFest(tm) 2002! www.brickfest.com Top 11 Things you could be doing July 19-21 if you make it to BrickFest: 11. Hear Brad from LEGO Direct 10. Get a peek at the Spybotics Demo and Q&A 9. Be up on the (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events) ! 
 
  Couple of new trucks
 
Hello, I built a couple of trucks over the past week or so and put them on Brickshelf. The first one is a typical 'Jonathan' dump truck that I wanted to make using sand blue as the cab color. I decided to go into one of my favorite Bricklink shops (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  MOTM and SOTM winners for June 2002
 
I'm actually up to speed on this one. :-) The Winner of LDraw.org's Model Of The Month is: Sven Moritz Hein and his spot-on version of a classic 911 sportscar. Wow. Sven has a load of goodies to see on his webpage, and on Brickshelf - check it out. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) ! 
 
  New creation: The Field dog
 
Hi all! Check out the Field Dog at: (URL) all pretty self explanatory, it's a small ground mecha, with a huge weapons array. ;-) Let me know what you think! -Geordan- (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)  
 
  BimP Back Online (and other Surprises!)
 
The BimP migration is complete. BimP now has its own dedicated web server space as well as some new features. Here is a list of what's new at BimP * Another new cartoon from Ton van Waas * The completion of our interview with Jake McKee. The last (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Spiffcraft Owners Club
 
With the recent renewed interest in building Spiffcraft, I thought I had better get some of mine uploaded while a few of the ideas were still original! So I present to you 20 variants of Mark Sandlin's excellent original design. (URL) first 10 I (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  MOC: Minifig scale mining grader
 
After finally deciding I had enough cranes to serve my needs for at least a few days, I thought I'd try my hand at something else in the construction line, and here it is! (URL) I know it's a bit of a stretch including .technic, but I thought you (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic) ! 
 
  Yellow and Black house for BrickFest Castle Layout
 
Hello all. After several days of planning and false starts, I have the first of the houses that I am planning on bringing to Brickfest to share in the Castle combined walled town layout. Once the folder is approved my the BrickShelf moderators, it (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  What if.........
 
Naval forces often have ships within a class or even across classes that have a strong resemblance to each other even though their missions vary. As an example the United States Navy World War II era cruisers and battleships. This seems to be the (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars) ! 
 
  Version 2.5 of ULF Database is Online
 
Hello everybody, I have remade my site. I hope you will like this version better than the previous one--improvements consist of these: -Redone Starforce and Home Page -Music has been taken away! -New links page -information popups -repaired (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)  
 
  What's Going on with BimP?
 
OK...for all of you wondering what's going on with BimP, here is the "skinny." All modifications and additions to the site (other than the News page) will be suspended for about a week to further enhance the site. What we are doing is moving the (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  U.S. Shop At Home Specials June 26- July 2, 2002
 
(URL) 1-800-835-4386 (hit 4 when the recording starts) Technic 8237 Technic Formula Force $5.00 5251 Technic 4 Shock Absorbers (grey) $2.50 Dacta Misc P1534 Legoland Pen $12.95 $10.36 PR999 Arctic Tshirt Adult $14.00 $ 7.00 Youth $12.00 $ 6.00 5707 (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)  
 
  Abston Church status
 
The Abston Church of Christ pages were taken offline some time ago because they received more traffic than I can afford to serve. In the three days before I took them down they received 32,000 visitors, and each visitor used an average of somewhat (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.michlug)  
 
  Custom Droid Starfighter
 
Hey guys, I recently tried my hand at the Droid Starfighter from Phantom Menace. The colour scheme is completely inaccurate but I'm pretty satisfied with the design from a functional point of view. Check it out... (URL) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars)  
 
  Star Wars alphabet project returns!
 
(URL) check out the n-Wing! P and Q will be unveiled shortly. Tell me what you think. :-) -Jon -- | The Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) ! 
 
  The Shipyard and Jon's Lego Creations have moved
 
| The Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) sites have a new home. Expect some cool updates for both of them in the future! Please update your links! -Jon -- | The Shipyard - (URL) My Lego Creations - (URL) Attack of the Bricks - (URL) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars)  
 
  MOC: Desert Landscape
 
Hello@all, today I took myself time to finish my desert landscape and the outcome can be seen here: (URL) there's no english text for each picture, here are the descriptions: 1) Zafar, the desert fortress, early in the morning. 2) The dignitary's (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  The BlockCAD Gallery has been updated!
 
It's about time - an update to the gallery of models built by BlockCAD users all over the world. Especially the 'Buildings' section... -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  Scumcraft instructions!
 
Spiffcraft breaking down? Probably. Spiffwrecker broken down too? I'd imagine. Build a Scumcraft!! (URL) notes: These are my first instructions so if I goofed a step please tell me and I'll fix it. Also, this isn't the permenant home for the (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.space)  
 
  1592 train
 
Seeing the other 1592 variations has inspired me to create a 1592 alternate in the best theme of all - TRAIN! Also it uses alot of minifigs with my favorite torso pattern. (URL) Enjoy! Kevin (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !! 
 
  All Terrain Crane
 
I've completed the web page for my model of a Demag AC50-1 all terrain crane and put it online here: (URL) model is entirely radio controlled and features some new gadgets from John Barnes. DAT files of the workings are there as well as some videos, (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.modelteam) !! 
 
  New Toa Nuva Wallpaper
 
New Toa Nuva Wallpaper See it at: (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)


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