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  New MOC: Chimera Escort Fighter
 
Heyhey! JHK's Firebird and Jamie Neufeld's Dragon inspired me. Presenting the Chimera: (URL) Some notes: -Jamie, that cockpit config is absolutely amazing. I tweaked it a bit. :-) -I also wanted to use at least one Znap piece in this moc. -Landing (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Star Wars Transformers: Transforcers!
 
THE TRANSFORCERS robots with the force to transform I'm starting to make a series of MOCs which are simply Star Wars vehicles that can transform into robots. For any one who knows about the Trasnformers, this would be as if the Transformers' Ark (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Small for a freighter, big for a ship
 
It's been a while since I touched my LEGO bricks, but this summer, when I had no homework to worry about, I built my first serious MOC for a year, or perhaps more. It turned out to be my largest spaceship yet (60 studs in length). Read all about it, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  New MOC: Quark
 
During my first-ever sorting frenzy in the early half of this year, my mind wandered enough to slap brick together once again. Ah, the good old days. In the midst of sort stages 1 & 2, I came up with the Quark: (URL) The Quark, billed as "The Segway (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  *** LDView Version 2.0.1 Released ***
 
LDView version 2.0.1 is now available, in both source and binary forms. You can download either from: (URL) of the changes in this release are bug fixes. However, I added support for arbitrary FSAA modes for newer video cards that support more than (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
 
  New MOC: "Avenger" Next-Generation Gunship
 
(URL) Click on Image The blackout on Thursday was the impetus for this creation. Hmmm... What else to say. Well, building large S P A C E MOCs is hard. So I respect some of you guys even more now. The last (URL) ship> (no that Landing Barge doesn't (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX) ! 
 
  The Classic Castle City Standard
 
(URL) I am proud to announce the official release of the Classic Castle City Standard developed at Brickfest 2003. Feel free to give any comments, thoughts, or ideas. The idea is that this will be a motivating point, around which castle-heads can (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  New LEGO Comic
 
Kus-Numa presents: (URL) Comic 1: SIS! BOOM! BAH!> It's been completely redone since it's first iteration about a year ago. A public release has been delayed since then, though it was on the site. Enjoy. Any feedback is welcome and encouraged. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  New Moc: The Firebird
 
Hey, all. Yes, I'm alive, and to prove it, I've posted a new moc in my uncompleted new website. (Give it a few seconds to load.) (URL) built some of it at music camp over the summer. I've also gotten a new camera, which is really great but still a (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  Royal Hunting Retreat MOC
 
Hey all, I'm pleased to present my first real .Castle themed MOC in quite a long time. The Royal Hunting Retreat. (URL) started as a single wall to showcase the plate style castle wall / window design that I had been thinking about. Somehow it just (...) (21 years ago, 23-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Hollywood Sign and Film Clapboard MOCs
 
Below is a link to some pictures of my brother's Hollywood sign and film clapboard MOCs. He did bring them to BrickFest 2003 but wanted some comments or suggestions, be they good or bad. The clapboard is 4x34x26 studs of solid brick throughout, (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
 
  Pirate Monkey Mech
 
Hey all. I just completed my first ever Mech, its actually my first MOC that was not technic/robotic. I will try to get better pictures soon and an actuall webpage for it. It's raining here so I could not take the pics outside like I normally do. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.pirates)
 
  Help setting up a new LUG
 
Sup all, I was wondering if anybody in the Virginia area would be interested in setting up a new LUG. I don't have to many ideas as of yet, but I thought it'd be good to have one for the more eastern part of the state as well as one that can (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce)
 
  More Illustrated Laws at The Brick Testament
 
The Brick Testament has been updated today with seven new illustrated stories from (URL) The Law>: (URL) Rape (URL) Newlyweds (URL) Proof of Virginity (URL) Prisoners of War (URL) Female Infidelity (URL) Disease of the Head (URL) Camp Defecation (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !! 
 
  Its all about the Chili - Canine Mecha
 
Hey homes, what's going on, essay? My name is Chili. I got a new Mechanica today, check it out, 'charp heh?! (URL) Chili - The Quadra-ped Canine Mecha> (3 URLs) Let me knows what you were think'n, homes. chow ooh, need a deep link (URL) teaser>, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)  
 
  new MOC: galaxy explorer deluxe edition
 
Hi, one of my favorite space sets as a kid was the galaxy explorer #928, ...and this is my extended version, the galaxy explorer deluxe edition: (2 URLs) Moc-page> bye, Peter (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Change in ILTCO rep for MichLTC
 
In accordance with the public consensus process as outlined in the ILTCO Policies and Procedures document, designed to ensure no inadvertant or deliberate disenfranchisement, this is a public announcement that Jason Spears will be stepping down as (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.iltco)
 
  US S@H Specials, Aug 20 - 26, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1, then 1 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3619 Traffic City $49.99 $25.00 3616 On the Move Police Station $19.99 $10.00 2740 Duplo Level Crossing $ 9.99 $ 5.00 System 4793 Ogel Shark Assault Sub $19.99 $10.00 6735 Air (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Volans-Class fighter
 
Howdy y'all, The Volans-class is an interceptor ship designed to serve as long-range escorts to the Orion-class ships (see here: (URL)). It utilizes a (somewhat) smaller version of the Orion-class' nacelle, with one less field coil set than on the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Razorback Tank
 
Hi all, Finished this a while ago, but finally got around to photoing it. Those Jack Stone carbases can be useful! The entire tank design basically sprouted off one of those things. It has two barrels which fire 120mm (that's what Abrams fires, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Romkast Steam Plant number 152
 
(URL) (if you'd rather just see the pictures) yet another creation to go along with my nation of Kelvinisgrad (www.nationstates.net). this is one of a massive network of geothermal plants built in the wasteland outside the city of Romkast. I decided (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
 
  Announcing
 
Hello and welcome to the lugnet.announce.iltco newsgroup. This newsgroup has been created at the International Lego Train Club Organization's (ILTCO's) request in order to share announcements and important news items to the widest possible audience. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.iltco)
 
  New Server for AuctionBrick, again...
 
Once more we have had to change servers. As you have noticed if you visited recently, our old server mysteriously slowed down about 500% and the owners didn't want to do anything about it. The change is now done but the DNS will take a while to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.auctionbrick, lugnet.market.auction)
 
  Cruisette Travel Trailer and 50s cars
 
Hi all, Don't often post to .town, but I've finally finished (v1s at least) a few 1950s-style cars. First is my Travel Trailer (photographed in an authentic campground setting!). It's based on a 1951 15' Cruisette Travel Trailer by Airstream. It's (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
 
Hello all You may believe it or not - I finally managed to finish work on my newest webpage update. After more than a year, 'Engineering with ABS' features new MOCs and new building hints. So, what's new in detail? The first MOC I am proud to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  COLTC Mall at Tuttle Crossing Show Report
 
Following close on the heels of the inaugural show of the Central Ohio LEGO Train Club (COLTC), we had our 2nd display at the Mall on Tuttle Crossing, in Dublin, Ohio. Set up was on Friday night & the display lasted 2 days. Now to the picts! We have (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains) !! 
 
  ~MOC UPDATE~ "Ghtroc Light Freighter"
 
The Unknown Division has declassified several new photographs of this ongoing and extensive project, which has been met with numerous setbacks due to budgetary cuts. (URL) Captain Matt Krotzer himself is shown here displaying the underside egress (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
 
  New MOC: The Mantis
 
Hello all, This MOC is way overdue, but I was waiting on the inverse canopy from the new police helicopter set. Anyway, my latest MOC: (URL) The Mantis> (URL) Clickey!>> Any feedback is welcome. Thanks in advance. (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Little Bot Hanger - Modular Service Facility
 
(URL) Moonbase Compatible Mech Bay> - Little Bot Hanger - Modular Service Facility - End Sections house 4 Bots - Seperates at the middle so center sections can be added. (7 URLs) Deep Link Tease> PLMKWYT! e (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Jabba the Hutt Miniland Custom
 
His tail and arms are poseable, his mouth opens and closes, and his tongue sticks out and moves from side to side! Jabba: (URL) Front> (URL) Front Left Angle> (2 URLs) Right Angle> (URL) Right> (URL) Mouth & Tongue> Salacious Crumb: (URL) Front> (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  10123 Cloud City Inventory Posted (partial)
 
Thanks to Jake and TLC, we just posted an inventory of the Cloud City set announced at BrickFest. Unfortunately, we only had the glued set, so the inventory is partial - missing at least 4 parts that we can tell, but probably a few more. Take a (...) (21 years ago, 17-Aug-03, to lugnet.inv, lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.starwars) !! 
 
  MRT II
 
Hello again .spacers I've been working on re-designing the Mobile Rocket Transport. I wanted to update the look and size of my favorite set as a kid. (URL) Here's some deeplinks: (13 URLs) Another announcement: CerebrumInc is evolving and moving to (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  CardShark: A Shuffling and Dealing Creation!
 
Hello all! Well, I have just completed one of my biggest projects: CardShark-a Shuffling and dealing creation! It is one of the first (if not the first!) Lego creations that can shuffle and deal cards! You can find CardShark's page at my website (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  New MOC: Beau Sabreur Kaji
 
Hi folks, I thought that making a (URL) with no arms and legs> was a bit of a cheat, so I've tried to follow up with a 'proper' one. I'm amazed at how difficult it was to get something jointed that can stand up and hold poses properly. All the cool (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) ! 
 
  droids MOCs
 
after seeing the density of the moonbases at brickfest, it occured to me that there is no traffic control or service... what if everything goes wrong. well Kane DroidSmiths have the answer. the traffic droid. (URL) the service droid. (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build)
 
  Debut MOC, Terp Sculpture
 
Hello all, I've been lurking here for months, and am now ready to unlurk. Here is a sculpture of the Unveristy of Maryland mascot Testudo, which I finished in time to show at brickfest. This sculpture is just over 26 inches tall and used in the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture)
 
  2 new hoverMOCs (ok, MOCs do not actually hover)
 
Here's a cople MOC's i made in the last couple weeks. The first is an airspeeder I made with set 4098 High Fliers designer: (URL) (...01 to...07) a minifig is a little too large to fit in the cockpit, but it looked really cool when it was done, so I (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
 
  Lord of the Rings: Helm's Deep
 
Hi all, I actually put this up this past weekend but figured I'd wait a bit for Brickfest buzz to die down before announcing. Anyway . . . I present to you the next two chapters in my Lord of the Rings project: (2 URLs) and the corresponding (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle) ! 
 
  New MOC: Cityship Tarasca
 
Hi, I present to you the first cityship ever: TARASCA (URL) This ship contains a full city with the following features: spaceport (aft right) 4 container modules (midsection sides) downtown bureaucratic center (midection) two suburban areas (aft and (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Metal Gear Rex - INSTRUCTIONS
 
yes, at long last, I have finally made instructions for building REX. they can be found here: (URL) apologise if they are a bit confusing, but I have never made instructions before, and I was tearing the model down as I made them... enjoy. -Anthony (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  A serious clone question
 
Hi All: Is it appropriate to share clone-brand creations here, or at least to announce them, if follow-ups are directed to OT.Clones? I checked the charter for MOC group, and there's no specific prohibition against clone-based or clone-inclusive (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  NILTC Show at Illinois Railway Museum - Aug 15-17 and Aug 23-24
 
The Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club is showing at the Day Out with Thomas event at the Illinois Railway Museum this weekend and next. Show dates are: August 15-17,23-24. For more details, see the Illinois Railway Museum site at (URL) site is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il) ! 
 
  New poster by Larry Pieniazek/MTW
 
Hi all, I am proud to announce a new poster with some fine models by Larry Pieniazek. Please point your browser at (URL) and click the MOC poster item. De groeten, Jeroen (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  BrickFest 2003 Followup Survey
 
I just sent out a message to everyone who made it to BrickFest and wanted to follow up here just in case we have your email wrong ---...--- Thank you for being at BrickFest 2003. To help make next year even better, we hope you can take a minute to (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events)
 
  New MOC's; MPBS Mk V and Diorama!
 
Hi! Recently I completed a bunch of new moc's; The MPBS Mk V: (URL) Diorama: (URL) velcome critisism, comments & suggestions. /Sebastian -=The Black Legion=- www.geocities.com/cy...egion.html (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce)
 
  US S@H Specials, Aug 13 - 19, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1, then 1 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 2949 Remote Control Dozer $34.99 $17.50 3370 Music Extras 1 $ 7.99 $ 4.00 3610 Campsite $ 5.99 $ 3.00 3611 Roadworker Truck $17.99 $ 9.00 5423 Crib and Mirror Adventure $ 9.99 (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Arrival At Varykino
 
Check out our latest diorama MOC from our (URL) The arrival of Anakin and Padme at Varykino after the Geonosian battle signals a new phase in their lives. They are greeted by a couple of handmaidens, two Naboo guards and the two droids. Padme's (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Windows Vulnerablity - PATCH ASAP
 
from Microsoft TechNet and forums.winamp.com: The following is an advisory for those people running the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce)
 
  BrickFest(TM) PDX 2004 Announcement
 
Hi All, There have been some responses to an announcement made at BrickFest 2003 about the 2004 west coast fest. I truly apologize that this wasn't accompanied by a post to LUGNET with more details. I have been a bit busy the last two weeks with the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  InfoWorld: Lego dumps HP for IBM
 
(URL) article is interesting if you want to know how Lego runs its computer infrastructure. (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  COLTC Cleveland Road Show Report
 
The inaugural show of the Central Ohio Lego Train Club / Lego Builders Group (Coltc) took place during the Lego Road Show, in Cleveland. The location was nice, in the back of the Great Lakes Science Center, with a view of the lake and the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains.org) ! 
 
  Orion-Class cruiser "Mintaka" v1
 
Hi all, Just wanted to share my latest creation, an Orion-Class Cruiser dubbed the "Mintaka." (URL) Terran ship, it uses space-warping propulsion technology, but has an extremely compact and efficient engine design. The rear half of the nacelles and (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Trackside Tower
 
After seeing pics of a tower in a train mag I decided to give it a shot. The railings took the longest to figure out and I think they work pretty well. (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  BrickTopia "DeathZone" Skate Park
 
Here is BrickTopia's new skate park, contained in a futuristic sky-scraper: (URL) BrickTopia Site: (URL) are appreciated. (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch) ! 
 
  Kit Fisto Miniland Figure
 
Who’s got style and a winning smile? He’s green, they've said, with things on his head. He’s the Jedi Knight always up for a fight. (Ok, I'll stop rhyming now.) He’s Kit Fisto! (URL) Front> (URL) Left Angle> (URL) Left> (URL) Front (with saber)> (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Very slight update
 
K3A (r4) Sniper: (URL) Take care and enjoy, Soren (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Oooh... Foxy Lady!
 
Well Paul, you wanted curves, you got curves! (URL) Post mod: (URL) Foxy Lady> Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  New Yorks Flatiron building
 
Here is one of my latest. (URL) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !! 
 
  B.I.Joe Deployment: J.U.M.P and The Polar Battle Bear
 
Well the B.I.Joe site rolls out 2 more Moc's, albeit small ones. So I present the J.U.M.P.: (URL) The Polar Battle Bear: (URL) I hope our fellow .Spacers aren't too annoyed with us posting in .space. But we know you guys were and still are Joe's (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.military)  
 
  Minifig ATV Moc
 
My attempt at making an ATV out of the rear of the ATC part. (URL) me if someone has already done this but I did searches on google and brickshelf. Thanks. Dean (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc) ! 
 
  Believe It Or Not: LEGO! -- Part 2
 
As promised, I have written up a webpage documenting the craziness I recently experienced out in Hollywood... a rather lengthy webpage, at that: (URL) or comments are welcome, and feel free to corner me at Brickfest if you want to hear more stories (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Aug 6 - 12, 2003
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3613 Fire Rescue $17.99 $ 9.00 3614 Racing $24.99 $12.50 3651 Little Friends Canister $ 9.99 $ 5.00 2936 Duplo Train Station $29.99 $15.00 System 4795 Ogel Underwater Base $49.99 (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Announcing COLTC's inaugural show, and the next one too...
 
Having been founded eralier this year, we are now ready for our inaugural show, and the next one too. First, On August 8-10 we will display a 75 sq .ft. layout as part of the Lego Road Show, at (near) the Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland, OH. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events) ! 
 
  BrickVista August Update
 
Hello all, A New month sees further refinment and improvment to the site along with the addion of a NEW area to BrickVista - Features. The first feature highlights large scale Rover wheels. Originally developed to meet the requirments of my second (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic) !! 
 
  New web site release: Space Bricksploration
 
Announcing... Space Bricksploration! (URL) seen surprisingly little about the new Discovery space series just released, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to put together a web site with pictures, reviews, and some images that might interest (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space)  
 
  BrickFest 2003 Keynote Broadcast - BrickCast 2003
 
Hi folks, (URL) Friday we're going to attempt a very experimental (read, unprofessional) live broadcast of the BrickFest 2003 Keynote Address from Lego Direct SVP Brad Justus. This will be a live video and audio streaming webcast. This will allow (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) ! 
 
  YASC-MOC Short Comic
 
Don't you just hate those silly comics that are filled with; self-referencing jokes, obscure dialog, and often are written with a misguided expectation that it might make sense. No? Enjoy then... (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Foot Artillery
 
The Grand Armie of the South Pacifique now has heavy artillery! Gun carriages, two seat limbers, caisson... (URL) Click here for the Foot Artillerie page>> Check out more pics and details (URL) here>. Cheers Richie Dulin (2 URLs) Port Brique (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  SIGGRAPH Wrap-Up
 
The Event Well, all good things must come to an end. We wrapped up the (URL) SIGGRAPH 2003> [1] LEGO display on Thursday afternoon, after an exhausting but fun week of building and hanging out with conference attendees and fellow AFOLs. What an (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.cad, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, FTX) ! 
 
  Chinese Taxi
 
Ahoy! (URL) Folder> You will find lots of these taxis in China and the places. What I really wanted to make was an Indonesian Bechak, a wheeled carriage just like this one with a bicyclist on the behind the passenger who drives it instead of someone (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  UCS Transgressor Battle Cruiser
 
check out our latest UCS MOC from our (3 URLs) Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Donald Duck's car, 313
 
Hello Please visit my new creation of Donald Duck's car. (URL) is modelled from a cartoon by Don Rosa called "Recalled wreck".Very funny story indeed! What do you think about it? Egil Kolind, 13 years old Denmark (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.town)  
 
  NCLTC Takes 1st Place at Raleigh GATS! (Long)
 
This past weekend NCLTC had our layout on display at the Great American Train Show (GATS) in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is the third GATS show we have done and while our layout has always been popular, we have never won the competition. Much to (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.ncltc, lugnet.org.us.nclug) !! 
 
  NWBrickCon 2003
 
Ladies and gents and Lego enthusiasts of all ages, It is my pleasure to announce NWBrickCon 2003, hosted by the local LEGO enthusiasts of the Pacific NorthWest. NWBrickCon03 will be in Seattle at the Seattle Center Snoqualmie conference room ((URL) (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Three 8 wide freight cars, & a fire engine!
 
High Cube Plug Door Paper Box car: (URL) Gondola: (URL) Gallon "slope build" tank car: (URL) 4x4 Forest Fire truck (Forestry Engine 2): (URL) coming) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Jedi Luke Miniland Figure
 
Luke's got new clothes, the title of Jedi Master, and...lots of articulation! (If I threw a couple of wings and rockets onto him, I'd probably have to call him a mech.) (URL) Right Angle> (URL) Front> (URL) Left Angle> (URL) Left> (URL) Saber Pose (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Legoshow in Valga, Estonia
 
Hi all! On August 16th I will show some Lego trains in Valga, as a part of the Eurobuss tour. The Eurobuss will drive around in Estonia and inform about the European Union. As a part of this there will be an addition to the local paper, which can be (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
 
  Danish miniland-scale double deck bus
 
Hi, My most recent creation: A double deck bus from the Copenhagen metropolitan area. This particular line takes passengers from the city center to the airport. All pictures can be found at: (URL) model is built in miniland scale (or very close to) (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  4DXL Sidewinder
 
Hello again, spidey fans. Here's what I worked on most of last week: (URL) Let me know what you think. (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Mini Fair Diorama
 
Finished building this model on Friday night. It has a Ferris wheel in the center and other little details. (URL) Thanks for looking and enjoy! Brian (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Re: BioniWars ProboToa
 
In lugnet.technic.bionicle, David Laswell was too tired to type properly and forgot to include the image/link info: Sorry about that... (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  BioniWars ProboToa
 
There are absolutely zero Bionicle pieces involved in this MOC...'s baseplate. If there's interest, I might post a pic showing the four seperate sections of the head. (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space)
 
  Inspection Car MOC
 
I recently saw the neatest inspection car in a group of photos by Stephan Garcia taken at the Hoosier Valley RR Museum. As soon as i found the time, this is what i came up with. (URL) love the inspection cars. enjoy -tk (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug)  
 
  Zenith CE MOC
 
Kane StarCrafters, in our endless pursuit of customer satisfaction, is pleased to announce our most affordable starcraft yet. The Zenith CE. (URL) CE is the compact economy version of our wildly popular Zenith Series. This sporty ride features a (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug)  
 
  Roundup Mk3 MOC
 
It seems that everytime i put this MOC on public display, I find a good reason or two to keep improving it. I think that this is the final version, as it seems to lift quite high without slowing down and can work endlessly without any degradation in (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic)
 
  Aubulus
 
Anubulus, ancient terror of the forgotten underworld has been stirred to back to life from an ageless sleep and is again gathering his strength. Hidden deep underground in a secret lair, Anublus and his minions worship day and night gaining power (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.castle)
 
  Monster Truck MOC
 
Ever since getting my hands on the 8465 a few month ago, I have been dieing to build a minifig scale monster truck. And here it finally is! SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY... Get ready for the burliest, nitro powered, car crushing ACTION ACTION ACTION! (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.town)  
 
  Mini-fig Scale Ring Space Station
 
I have posted two quick pictures of a space station that I have been working on for the last six weeks. I am planning to bring the station to BrickFest (if I can get it in my car). Now that BrickFest is just days away I hope I can complete it in (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space) !! 
 
  Horses & Carriages for Port Brique
 
I've been expanding the Grand Armie of the South Pacifique, and developing some heavy artillery. Whilst building limbers, I discovered I could fit a five-wide seat between large carriage wheels. While this was all well and good for the Grand Armie, (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Announcing the formation of a new LEGO Users Group in Upper Indiana - Michiana-LUG!
 
To All, I'm proud to announce the formation of a new LEGO Users Group in the Michiana area (Located in the north central part of upper Indiana), aptly named Michiana-LUG. This club came into being formally in June, 2003, but has been talked about (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.sbd) ! 
 
  The U.S.S. Katheryn is ready for her first mission!
 
Greetings, .spacers. I am proud to present the (URL) Katheryn>. PLMKWYT! (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  McFender & Droid
 
In response to my previous issue of having incomplete interiors in the Moonbases I am bringing to BF, I introduce... McFender & Droid Contracting: Specializing in Modular Lunar Construction. Good old Isaac "Ike" McFender and his replicant Junior (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
 
  High Speed Train model
 
Hi folks, This is a high speed train model that I built. It's run in various incarnations at rtlToronto train shows: (URL) is a five car TGV-inspired six-wide passenger train. I hope you like it. Calum (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Yoshima
 
Zion has a new weapon in the war with the machines: (URL) Yoshima is a hovership escort. This class of hovership protects larger ships like the Icarus and the Nebuchadnezzar. They're small, extremely manueverable and very mean. The machines will (...) (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Brick Fest Presentation - Robotics Design by Eric Sophie
 
Presentation - Robotics Design Saturday, August 9th 1:30pm - 2:30pm Room - 246 (URL) JAMOCKLAQUAT > Presenter: Eric Sophie Jamocklaquat: "A Technic Fig Scale Mecha Perhaps the largest fan created mecha ever, Jama is a fully articulated Lego (...) (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
 
  UCS T Battle Cruiser Final Preview
 
Here's the (URL) final preview> of the T------ Battle Cruiser. (2 URLs) This is not one of the actual EU ships but it was loosely based on an existing one. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  BrickSet XRef Version 1.1 Available Now
 
An upgrade to version 1.1 is now available for download as a 351 kb zip file at (URL) new users, a full install is also available for download. Changes from version 1.0 include: -Added ability to show only parts with on hand qty -Expanded the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce)
 
  NCLTC to display at South Hills Mall March 1st and 2nd in Raleigh, NC
 
This weekend, August 2nd and 3rd, the North Carolina LEGO Train Club (NCLTC) will have our layout on display at the Great American Train Show at the Raleigh Civic and Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show is open from 10 AM until (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.ncltc, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
 
  BioniWars: Pilot BatToa Droid
 
Those of you who loved the BatToa Droid should be happy with this variant. I have the Security and Command BatToa Droids designed, but I'm missing a couple pieces before they're completed. (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Drat Soarer (2nd lego glider)
 
My second glider, Drat Soarer, is now up: (URL) Here are some two links to larger pictures: (2 URLs) Its final glide distance was a max of 31ft, average under good temperatures 30ft. I figured out that if its really hot out (its been about 100 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc)


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