 | | NGLTC Festival of Trees Setup is complete
|
|
After two days of work the NGLTC has finished it setup of our tree for the Children's Healthcare of Georgia Festival of Trees in the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. NGLTC members Lewis Valentine, Scott Lyttle and myself (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.loc.us.ga) !
|
| |
| | Golden Gate Bridge, #3of 3
|
|
Here is my Golden Gate Bridge. I wanted this to be my first posting on Lugnet but Eric posted his a few days before I was going to post, so I held off. The bridge took me almost 2 years and two trips back home to San Francisco to complete. I was so (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture) !!
|
| |
| | US S@H Specials, Dec 4 - Dec 10, 2002
|
|
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo 3652 Stack'n'Learn Smile Collection $14.99 $ 7.50 2951 Lisa $ 9.99 $ 5.00 2971 Action Police Bike $ 2.99 $ 1.50 2731 Railway Express $14.99 $ 7.50 System 6771 Ogel Command Striker $ 3.99 $ (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
|
| |
| | BimP Updates (4 December 2002)
|
|
I just returned from a trip to Orlando, Florida where my daughter and I spent about 6 hours in the LEGO Shop at Downtown Disney. I was really inspired by my visit and have many ideas up my sleeve for the coming year. For now I have some small (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce) !
|
| |
| | Re: Castle MOC
|
|
shoulda checked those links... (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | MOC - Small Castle
|
|
This is a small castle I built for a Christmas layout: (URL) is essentially two "Guarded Inn" sets stacked on top of each other with a few other pieces from my collection thrown in. (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | Mechastruct Entry: CRM-22 Enforcer
|
|
(URL) 2 entry) this little (relative term) fellow has been brewing for weeks, my thanks and apreciation go out to all the mech-heads for inspiring me, to Gla-Gla, for his armature, from which I "borrowed" the joint technology, and my friend Kyle, (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | MOC - Custom Airspeeders
|
|
Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, Custom Airspeeders; (URL) does a smuggler, a bounty hunter and an arms dealer have in common? Of course, the best of the custom airspeeders that republic credits can buy! It's also common knowledge that (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | December TCLug Meeting
|
|
We will be meeting again this Friday, 12/6 (Yes, I checked the date! :)) at Brian's house starting around 6:30pm. If you need directions, email me! (He has moved and is no longer at the old location). Like always, feel free to bring your MOC'S, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | New MOC: Fully articulated light rail vehicle
|
|
This is my second LEGO train model, a modern light rail vehicle (LRV). It is inspired loosely by the new vehicles that have recently entered service for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in Santa Clara County, CA. Like the VTA (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build) !!
|
| |
| | MOC: Mini Container ship
|
|
I have completed a "mini" scaled model of a container ship to be used with Eric Harsbarger's Golden Gate Bridge ((URL) ) that will be on display at the Atlanta Festival of Trees next week. The ship is about 3 feet in length and is 1.5 feet at it's (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats) !!
|
| |
| | MOC - Small Train Station
|
|
Here is a small train station I built for a layout under our Christmas tree. (URL) the small space available, it had to be significantly more compressed than my usual MOC's and there was no room for interior details. However, I did include a front (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !
|
| |
| | LPub 2.1.0.3 released
|
|
LPub 2.1.0.3 has been released to (URL) is a bug fix release: - Single image generation complains that lsynth is not installed - LPub forgets where LDraw and L3P are installed when saving global config - Selecting specify output file name for (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
|
| |
| | MINIFIG HALL OF FAME WEBSITE !!!!
|
|
MINIFIG HALL OF FAME The project was an idea of Suzanne Rich, the co-founder of Lugnet. She did a poll some months ago and I never saw follow-ups. (URL) I asked her permission to take the project over. She agreed, saying she wouldn't have time to do (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.build.minifigs) !
|
| |
| | WINNERS of the Poster Contest !!!!!!
|
|
Thanks to read this message. I am pleased with the results of our contest. Though not many people did participate, the number of visitors have been considerably high. I think this means many people liked the concept, but few were willing to take the (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.fun) !
|
| |
| | ldraw.org MOTM & SOTM Winners for November 2002
|
|
Hello all, And the winners are; MOTM - Allister McLaren for his Technic Trike. A very clean and simple model, well thought out minimalist design. SOTM - James P. Hilton for his untitled boat/trailer scene. Very imaginative insertion of a model into (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
|
| |
| | 4-4-4 Steamer MOC Instructions
|
|
Hi All, Over the holiday weekend, I was able to finish up the LDRAW model for the 4-4-4 steamer I posted about a couple of weeks ago. After moderation, the instructions and a couple of renderings can be found here: (URL) couple of points to mention: (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
|
| |
| | LDraw.org Parts Update 2002-05 Now Available
|
|
This fifth update for 2002 contains 199 files, including 116 new parts. As always, along with the new parts, there are various fixes, new primitives, and name changes. The Parts Tracker is now up and running again, but the 2002-05 parts preview (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev) !
|
| |
| | *** LDView Version 1.9.8 Released ***
|
|
Whoops! The previous subject line was wrong, but the message was correct. 1.9.8 is now available. Sorry about that. --Travis Cobbs (tcobbs@REMOVE.halibut.com) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | *** LDView Version 1.9.7 Released ***
|
|
LDView version 1.9.8 is now available, in both source and binary forms. You can download either from: (URL) highlights of version 1.9.8 include: Added support for multiple named sets of preferences Added examine/fly-through mode indicator icon to (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
|
| |
| | Invitation to LEGO fest, Sweden, Ludvika. 13th December
|
|
Hi! I'm hosting a LEGO fest in Ludvika, Sweden. When? Start Friday the 13th of December End Sunday the 15th of December If you only can make it one day, aim for Saturday. Where? Dalecarlia, Ludvika, Sweden. Smallish town next to Borlänge. 2h drive (...) (22 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.fi, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.no) !
|
| |
| | Coruscant Airspeeders
|
|
Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, Coruscant Airspeeders; (URL) those who can afford it, three of the latest commercially available Airspeeders are featured. Ranging from the sublime to those in need of speed, each model caters to the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | MOC: Miniscale Moonbase Mod - Student Union Building
|
|
Stardate 112802 Starfleet Environmental Design Office of the Commander Tw0nCo Enterprises is pleased to announce the design approval of the new Boothby Student Union building. This facility is expected to become a focal point of daily student life (...) (22 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.arch)
|
| |
| | LPub 2.1.0.0 Available
|
|
LPub 2.1.0.0 is now available at (URL) number of bug are fixed in this release: - a major problem with numeric fields in the graphics user interface. - crashes when starting LPub without POV-Ray installed - other sources of crashes - the version (...) (22 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | Additions to my Town Planning site
|
|
I've added two new articles to my Town Planning site, one on Layout Design: (URL) one on Ideas for Buildings: (URL) you have comments, corrections, additions, or ideas for more articles (especially if you'd like to write one!) please let me know. (...) (22 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !
|
| |
| | MOC: Dutch Otherdam downtown and Suburbian home 'Wybert'
|
|
New on LEGO on my mind: *Otherdam downtown* Otherdam downtown is a LEGO version of an imaginary Dutch city block. Have a look at a mix of old and new, along a typical canal. Take a visual tour through town. Building tips will be added soon. Also, (...) (22 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general) !!
|
| |
| | My Favorite Moc's
|
|
I just wanted to pay tribute to some of my favorite Moc's in 2 categories especially. These might not be the best but they inspire me the most. Please post your favorites too I'd love to see any moc's I might have missed. So many good builders out (...) (22 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | New Bridkshelf Poll
|
|
I have updated the Brickshelf.com poll: Have you ordered an Imperial Star Destroyer yet? (URL) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.brickshelf)
|
| |
| | Oil Lamp - MOC
|
|
I have completed my most recent design - a pair of Oil Lamps in the style of Aladdin's Lamp. (URL) The body and spout are hollow, and the handle is plenty sturdy enough to pick it up and carry it around by. The removable lid is friction fit and (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | NCLTC Christmas Layout Display @ South Hills Mall - Raleigh, NC
|
|
The North Carolina LEGO Train Club will have a 10'x20' layout on display from December 1st through December 28th at South Hills Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our layout is part of the Christmas theme of the Mall and will be set up in the open (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.ncltc, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events) !
|
| |
| | Movie Minifig Customs
|
|
Hi all, Anyone interested in customizing, or in action movies as rendered in Lego should check out this link: (URL) Weaver has made some incredible minifig customs of T2, RoboCop, the Rocketeer and others! Well worth it. stuart (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.fun)
|
| |
| | MOC Coruscant Public Transport
|
|
Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, Coruscant Public Transport; (URL) airbus and an airtaxi used alike by the public citizens and denizens of Coruscant who can't afford to buy their own airspeeders. Just click on the thumbnails to get to (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | livejournal lego trains community
|
|
i didn't see an existing lego trains community on livejournal.com, so i went ahead and created one. if you are a livejournal user, and would like to join the community, come on over. this is not meant as a replacement for lugnet in any way, simply a (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | MichLTC train/town display at local NMRC show, Livonia MI
|
|
The Michigan Lego Train Club displayed in Livonia this past Sunday. While this was an extremely small layout for us because of limited setup time, I think we had a very strong display with a lot of great detail. Many of the buildings have already (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.announce) !!
|
| |
| | MM Grand Auction at Dragonstern
|
|
Check out our latest MM entry from our homepage, Grand Auction at Dragonstern; (URL) story: Under the auspices of Lord Dracon, once a year the Persian traders arrive at Dragonstern where the grand auction is held. Various fiefs and kingdoms are (...) (22 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | Santa's Building Creation Station
|
|
You may remember that a few Christmases back, Department 56 issued several Lego-licensed collectibles, including the Building Creation Station: (URL) MichLTC's train show today in Livonia, MI, I thought I'd translate it into real Lego: General views (...) (22 years ago, 25-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.fun.holiday) !!
|
| |
| | #2 of 3 San Francisco landmarks, Sunol Water Temple
|
|
Here is #2 of 3…. For those who aren’t from the bay-area here is a piece you probably haven’t seen. This is the Sunol water temple located in Sunol Ca, a very small town southeast of San Francisco. Famed San Francisco architect Willis Polk, who (...) (22 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.disney, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | The Brick Testament parts the Red Sea
|
|
The Exodus saga continues today with five new illsutrated stories: Egyptians Plundered, Egyptians Drowned, Manna from Heaven, Water from the Rock, and War with the Amalekites. See them at: (URL) always fun to announce new stories, but it's (...) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient) !!
|
| |
| | Lego RPG DraK'en.
|
|
Hello, I've recently completed one of my comprehensive lego rpgs for your enjoyment, so here goes. (URL) before you click on the aforementioned site link, I'll explain some of the features further. 1. Rules can be fixed to fit the interests of the (...) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | Pictures of My Halloween Display at Zany Brainy
|
|
The folks at the local Zany Brainy were nice enough to let me come set up a single table display and show off my spooky Lego creations for Halloween this year. I finally got some pictures developed and posted to Brickshelf to share with folks: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.harrypotter) !
|
| |
| | I wish that I had duck feet - New MOC
|
|
Hello, I'd like to show you some photos of my new gaudily coloured, somewhat wacky MOC, the Duckfish. I've seen many MOCs using the quater panels and have been thinking about what to do with them for a while. Finally inspiration hit, and this is the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | SCLTC up and running at SDMRRM now through New Years!
|
|
The SCLTC multilevel LEGO train layout that debuted for 2 days at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana in October and 2 days at the Cal Stewart show in Pasadena earlier in November is is up and running for 6 full weeks at the San Diego Model (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce) !!
|
| |
| | Re: NovaLUG 2nd Show (Dartmouth)
|
|
Hello again, I forgot to mention that I motorized all the switches for the train yard. Nothing fancy, like no mindstorms involved, but I built 5 different version to test and they worked well for the display, because they would have been hard to (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca)
|
| |
| | Perfect shaped young Lego®-Lady needed?
|
|
Hi all, for a new cabriolet version of my VW-Beetle I needed a blonde who was slim enough to be placed together with a normal (fat) man together into a less than 4-wide space... (URL) public yet) Deep links: (URL) solution looked like this and I (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | A Suit, a Skid and a dude on a Motorcycle
|
|
Hey everybody, I am back again! I have three new but small mocs to share! First up is a new hardsuit. the 01 Gauntlet Hardsuit. You can check out Bshelf later, for now, take a look on my site! Brickshelf Gallery (after mod): (URL) with Story and (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | More than 42,000 click thrus!
|
|
WOW! I just did a query on the Building Instructions Portal and found that there have been more than 42,000 click thrus from the 200 Building Instruction links on the B.I. Portal! ((URL) just in case, you need another reason to add your links, just (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | NovaLUG 2nd Show (Dartmouth)
|
|
Hey folks, Our fledgling NovaLUG is proud to announce the successful completion of our second public event. We were invited to participate in the Dartmouth Model Train & Hobby Show on November 16th in the Dartmouth Sportsplex. We couldn't have asked (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca) !
|
| |
| | Emerge
|
|
Hello Everybody, (URL) going into too much detail, I feel a change in myself taking place. Its a good change, mind you. Certainly a change for the better. I'm not sure where I'm headed, but I know things are going to be different. Its hard to put (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | US S@H Specials, Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2002
|
|
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo 3652 Stack'n'Learn Smile Collection $14.99 $ 7.50 System 4566 Gear Racer $ 2.99 $ 1.50 3416 Women's Soccer Team $ 9.99 $ 5.00 Scala Bellville Technic Dacta Misc P1532 Aquazone Pen $12.95 (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
|
| |
| | Ross Neal's ISCC Contest entry: BN EMD GP-50
|
|
Well, it was quite a building year for Ross-- he turned 13 a few weeks back and this MOC was the last thing he built before becoming a <shudder> teenager: (URL) entered it into Rene's building contest. There are so many amazing things he did in this (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains) !!
|
| |
| | Phil and Dixie [ (c) Phil Foglio ] Mosaic
|
|
I've just posed pics of a mosaic that I completed a few months back, but only recently found a place to display. It's based on the offical convention artwork from Conduit 7 (c) that was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA back in 1997. Large and small (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | National Hockey League and Lego Company announce multi-year global alliance
|
|
The National Hockey League and the LEGO Company today announce a multi-year global merchandising and marketing alliance uniting one of the most popular international sports leagues and entertainment brands, particularly among young people, with one (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce) !!
|
| |
| | Second NGLTC Children's hospital LEGO building session
|
|
This past weekend the North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) completed it's second LEGO ornament building session at the Children's Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA). Children (and adults) were given the opertunity to come play with the bricks and make some (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !
|
| |
| | Several new MOCs...
|
|
Hi all! Finally got around to posting pics of my Greenbrier, Streamliners, and flat cars, plus some shots of my whole "narrow-gaugish" train so far. Shorty Flat Cars (designed to go with my Porter): (URL) Instructions: (URL) train: (URL) (their own (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | New Digital Pics of my "UCS" AT-ST
|
|
Hi again all, I've just put up a folder of new digital shots of my custom AT-ST, scaled to the Hasbro/Kenner 3 3/4" figures. I put the UCS in parentheses, as there are active debates about UCS as a category and a scale. I use it informally, as the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Pictures and Movies from NELUG Greenberg show 11/17/02
|
|
I will let the pictures do the talking, although I will say if you have the bandwidth to open the second movie on the top of the first page of pictures it is well worth it. It shows our amusement park in action which is the only way to do it (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town) !!
|
| |
| | Republic Fighter Tank MOC
|
|
Check out our latest MOC from our homepage, Republic Fighter Tank; (URL) Republic Fighter Tank TX-130 was developed and manufactured by Rothana Heavy Engineering. The highly advanced combat tank was the Republic's primary ground superiority unit (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Forge
|
|
Hi everyone, This is my interpretation of a forge from the 1987 LEGO idea book seen here: (URL) are the instructions: (URL) and comments are welcome. Thanks Ben (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | TransAmerica Building
|
|
I hope this goes through. I'm new at Lugnet so stay with me. I posted this once and was told I should post it in other areas. So that's what I'm doing. Enjoy. Well here is 1 of 3 San Francisco landmarks I've done. The TransAmerica Building in San (...) (22 years ago, 17-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce) !
|
| |
| | New MOC: X2000 - the Swedish high speed train
|
|
Hi all I have put up some pictures of my latest MOC. (URL) is a model of the Swedish high speed train X2000. The original has a tilting mechanism to allow fast running through tight curves, but my model is only suitable for straight Lego track and (...) (22 years ago, 16-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !!
|
| |
| | New MOC: 4-4-4 Steam Engine
|
|
Hi All, In a massive departure from my usual modus operandi, I finished up my latest project last night; a 4-4-4 steam engine. The uncharted territory (for me at least) comes from the fact that (a) the steam engine is *6-wide*, and (b) it is not (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains) !
|
| |
| | A store front moc
|
|
Hi, While working on a Medieval Marketplace I came up with this. It so reminded me of something you would see in a mexican/western movie I thought I'd post it here. (It will not appear in any castle village). Sorry about the bad pics (snapped (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.western, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | The Sea Hawk and its transport barge
|
|
Hi all, Castle is still my specialty, but here is an aquazone fighter I made a while ago. Due to range limitations it is transported by a large underwater barge which is much more fuel efficent. The Sea Hawk (the fighter portion) uses its 'tail (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | LEGO Books list
|
|
Hi, I've added some new book titles to the sidebar at (URL) let me know if I've missed any) Of note: a curious collection of instructions for building classic puzzles with your LEGO bricks and plates by Doug Walker. And don't miss Dave Baum's (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.books, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | My First Public Moonbase Display
|
|
I have been busy the last few months, getting ready for a show. I am pleased to announce that at the Montreal Train and Hobby show on Nov 9-10 I was able to display my first moonbase featuring 8 1/2 :-) modules. (URL) Lab (URL) Quarters (URL) Hall (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug) !!
|
| |
| | 6-wide cars
|
|
I'm new to Town stuff, but after seeing the car in the new Escape From Privet Drive set, I thought it would be fun to make some 6-wide cars. They're not based on any specific real cars. There's a truck: (URL) a car: (URL) based these off of 8-wide (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Nintendo mosaics
|
|
I really liked Bruce's Nintendo mosaics, so I went and made some of my own. There's some Mega Man characters: (URL) Red Slime from Dragon Warrior: (URL) a Shy Guy from Super Mario Brothers 2: (URL) were fun to make, so I'm looking forward to doing (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
|
| |
| | US Specials this week - someone please get them.
|
|
I will be out of the office until afternoon, and don't have time to call in before heading out the door, can someone please call and post the Specials? -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
|
| |
| | What is a cross between two good stories?
|
|
"Harriet Potter the Spy" Here we see Harriet spying on another wizard that is up to no good: After moderation: (URL) links: (URL) you enjoy! -David (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | Star Wars Otana V 2.0
|
|
I finally finished my Otana from Star Wars took some better pics of it then the teasers. Changed some things around on my original design and added a few things as well. Completed the interior complete with 5 rooms: Sick Bay, Sleeping Quarters, the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars) !
|
| |
| | Army Builder Mini-Figures
|
|
Check out our latest addition from our homepage, Mini-Figures; (URL) are army builders that we've used in some of our dioramas and one is actually a teaser of one work in progress. Just click on the thumbnail to get to the pics and your comments, (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Satisfying my mosaic *website* envy
|
|
(...) I do indeed and they will appear on (URL) they're done, along with any other things of LEGO interest I come up with. For anyone who has waited patiently, mosaic related questions are in the FAQ section. Follow up to .build and ask any others (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | Kindergardeners help out the NGLTC
|
|
To day local kindergarteners helped out the North Georgia LEGO Train Club by making ornaments to decorate our tree at this years Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Festival of Trees. The children are students at Matt Elementary school in Forsyth (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org)
|
| |
| | Peeron crosses 2000 inventory mark!
|
|
Been a while since our last post [1], but we've added more than 500 sets since then, and now have more than 2000 sets inventoried! That about half of the sets in the LUGNET Guide[2], and with more inventories added daily, I hope we'll continue to (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.db.inv) !!
|
| |
| | LEGO Sculpture: Golden Gate Bridge
|
|
Hi all, I'm happy to announce a second 'landmark' sculpture to complement my recent Eiffel Tower. This time it's the Golden Gate Bridge: (URL) webpage is kinda brief, so if there are any question, let me know... I'll augment its description. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture) !!
|
| |
| | MichLUG Logo Contest
|
|
For some time we have been using a MichLUG logo (1) that has been sort of a placeholder until we can up with something better. Now is that time. We want a new, nice logo that will look great on a shirt. Something that will hold its own against the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org, lugnet.publish.html) !!
|
| |
| | New Digital Pics of my Shuttle, Y-wing, and Snowspeeder
|
|
I'm reposting this to lugnet.announce.moc to go along with the one in lugnet.starwars, as something has been preventing me from posting follow-ups in the same message. I have asked about it in the help section and gotten some suggestions, but (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | New moc: Space Rickshaw
|
|
I decided to add another vehicle to my Future City vehicles line-up ((URL) It should have been an easy build but at first I had the driver in the middle, and had the engine behind him. But whatever I tried just didn't look right. So I finally had (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !
|
| |
| | BimP Updates (11 November 2002)
|
|
Updates this week include: * Continuation of our interview with the Reverend. The Reverend has also provided us with an exclusive image. Be sure to check it out under question 12. * A sample chapter of Ralph Hempel's new Spybotics book. Over 800 (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce) !
|
| |
| | Finally pictures of My BrickFest 2002 MOCs
|
|
Greetings everyone. Boy, I'll tell you, having a 14 month old in the house takes up a tremendous amount of time. :-) I have finally gotten around to taking pictures of the two houses that I brought to BrickFest for the Castle modular town layout. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | Modular Ship The SeaFalcon
|
|
I was working on my favorite aquazone alphateam creation the Sea Falcon when I came up on a topic about new fads and the idea of modular ships. I had made the sea falcon so that i could mix and match parts using technic pins. So I decided to post (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | MOC: Kestrel
|
|
let's get the links out of the way first. (URL) deep links are 1114-1118, 1120-1129 acting on the assumption that somebody might actually read this, here goes the little backstory... the Kestrel is more typical of Super-G racers. most pilots, for (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | NGLTC Greenberg show pictures
|
|
The NGLTC had a great time at the Atlanta Greenberg Toy & Train show this past weekend. We had quite a turn out of fine Train MOCs from club members: Lewis showed off his new Shay #5: (URL) had his Big Boy (not sure the version, I've lost count :) (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl) !
|
| |
| | MOC's: War Car and Trans-Blue X
|
|
Howdy all! Just a couple of minor projects while I work to get the next major one underway. PLMKWYT! War Car Link (when moderated): (URL) links (hope this works): (URL) X Link (when moderated): (URL) links: (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | Brand Spankin' New MOC: Stalefish
|
|
Here is my new spacecraft in all it's glory. I really like this one and I hope you do too! You can visit my Brickshelf account to see just the pics, but you have to wait until after modderation. Or you can visit my website and see the pics, plus (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space) !!
|
| |
| | SCLTC at Cal Stewart Show in Pasadena, California!
|
|
We've done another show! (And it's still happening!) On November 9-10, 2002, the Southern California LEGO Train Club displayed their mountain layout at the Cal Stewart show in Pasadena, California. (Wait a second... today's the 9th, so why am I (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la) !
|
| |
| | Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom Redecorate.
|
|
I commented when I got my 4730 Chamber of Secrets set that the bathroom was pretty cheesy. I've finished my MOD on the room to include four sinks, stunning tiled floor, two stalls with designer toliets, a pipe filled crawl space under the stalls for (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | Technic scale Transformer: Bluestreak
|
|
My brother Paul made this GREAT Bluestreak a while ago & I finally got around to posting it! Way to go bro!: (URL) thru ...bluestreak03.jpg) Jeff (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha)
|
| |
| | Cool nanoscale ships from Racers parts
|
|
I rearranged my Brickshelf folder again & uploaded some new pics of some nifty nanoships I made while building set# 4596 Storming Cobra: HTTP://WWW.BRICKSHEL...YFITR1.JPG (...HVYFITR1.JPG thru HVYFITR1.JPG) HTTP://WWW.BRICKSHEL...TFITR1.JPG (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
|
| |
| | Another Homer Mosaic.
|
|
Hello all! Just a quick note to tell you that i finally bought a digital camera and took some pictures from my Homer mosaic which i finished about 6 months ago. Build on 6 XL-Baseplates with mostly 1x1 bricks (not where the baseplates are contected) (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Shay #5
|
|
Here are some pictures to my new Shay #5 Shay #5 is modeled after Shay #5 at Cass Scenic Railroad, Cass West Virginia She is one of the oldest running shay engines, and still carries tourist half way up a mountain. I got to see her in person, did (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
|
| |
| | The Zheng-he
|
|
Hello Lugnet! I have been reading, but I hardly posted. Now it's time to show you Zheng-he, my newest spaceship. Go and take a look: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !
|
| |
| | Moved
|
|
BrickExpressions (CLSOTW 15-21 July 2001) has moved to (URL) my content is in dire need of updating - I have not been able to pull time to do so. Apologies. As always, I appreciate feedback. (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc)
|
| |
| | Reminder: MonLUG and ParLUGment's joint Train Show this weekend
|
|
Hello, I'm proud to announce MonLUG's third and ParLUGment's second participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at Georges-Vanier High School in Laval (just north of Montreal) on Saturday, November9th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.town)
|
| |
| | Slave 1 Alternate Model
|
|
For those of you who enjoy making due with the bricks you've got, you might like to take a look at this little drop/recon ship I put together: (URL) uses only the pieces found in a single Slave 1 (#7144) set. While it's not the prettiest thing in (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.general) !
|
| |
| | Next TCLug Meeting
|
|
Hi! Our next TCLUG meeting will be this Friday, November 8th @ 6:30pm. It will be at Brian's new house. Email me for directions! (cowrack@yahoo.com). Bring along any sets, MOC, or lego items you wish! I hope to see you there!! Remember, Brian has (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | Otoh Gunga Diorama
|
|
Check out our latest diorama from our homepage, Otoh Gunga; (URL) Gungan capital city of Otoh Gunga serves as a refuge for Qui-Gonn and Obi-Wan together with the native Jar-Jar. Captain Tarpals arrives to bring them news of their appearance before (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
|
| |
| | US S@H Specials, Nov 6 - Nov 12, 2002
|
|
(URL) (hit 4 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo 1457 Baby Caterpillar $7.99 $ 4.00 System 4610 Jack StoneAqua Rescue SuperStation $49.99 $25.00 Scala Bellville Technic Dacta Misc P1520 Adventurer Pen $12.95 $10.36 TS11 Naboo Fighter Tshirt (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
|
| |
| | Minifig Generator Plugin for LDDesignPad Version 1.3
|
|
I finally got around to fixing the Hat Accessory problems. Get it here: (URL) in this version: 1.3 11/05/02 -Changed color sort order to that of the order of the colors in MiniPart.ini -Added ability to manually enter color number -Fixed the Hat (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
|
| |
| | BimP Updates (5 November 2002)
|
|
Updates this week include: * A new review of the RC Race Buggy (8475) by Tels * A new toon by Ton * Editorial notes for the September toon archive * Numerous BimP Board additions Enjoy! Steven B. Combs, Publisher Bricks in my Pocket (BimP) (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.announce) !
|
