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  NYCLUG -- First Meeting 2/8/04 in NYC (Fingers crossed!)
 
Please highlight this item on LUGNET to increase visibility! While NYCLUG is still in its formative stages, rest assured that we’re past the first step and moving in the right direction. Thus far, we have more than a dozen people who’ve expressed (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  Streamliner Dome Car for Santa Fe train by Brick Built Trains (J. Mathis)
 
Hello, everyone, This January 27, 2004, I would like to announce a streamliner dome car design to complement the official LEGO(R) Santa Fe(R) train set. The design features fully removable roof sections, a lift out upper deck of sets, spiral stairs (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !! 
 
  Crusader's Trebuchet v2
 
The crusaders' are back with a bigger and more powerful trebuchet: (URL) improved upon their original design ((URL) and can now launch 2x2 round bricks at the enemy from as far away as 6 (human) ft. This trebuchet uses a LEGO boat weight for the (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  We come in Peace....Man (New MOC Further 2.0)
 
Yes folks, we come in peace. We refitted and repainted one of those UPS Airvans (1) This should settle those colour issues. We envision a universe (or universes, a 'meta-universe', if you will) where Good and Evil (and 3vil) can coexist in Peace and (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  .Space Squares Beware
 
I've heard talk of this evil around here for awhile, but I've never seen one, until now. It's... the Space Hippies! Both are powered by insidious free-love drives. First up is their one-man fighter craft, armed with 3vil flower power cannons, and (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New MOC: Messerschmitt Bf-109E is airborne
 
Hi Pictures of my latest MOC the famous German WW2 fighter Messerschmitt Bf-109 are now available on Brickshelf (URL) model is slightly larger than the stud to a foot scale with a length of 33 studs (28 ft) and a wingspan of 38 studs (32,5 ft). As (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se) !! 
 
  GAT Prototype
 
Check out our latest MOC from our (URL) homepage.> (2 URLs) This is the Ground Assault Tank (GAT) from the Clone Wars video game. Details can be found on the second page. ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Toy & Hobby Expo Show Report - Town/Train & Space Layouts
 
MichLUG was happy to participate in the Toy & Hobby Expo in Novi, Michigan for a second year. This year we expanded our showing to include a Moonbase layout and a table for some large Model Team style creations by Steve Ringe and some Bionicle (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !! 
 
  Monthly MOC: Brown Racer
 
Monthly MOC: Brown Racer ===...=== This is the next racer in the continued effort to make a racetrack filled with racers in different colors. This time it is Belmont Boscop in his Brown Binerva from Belgium: (URL) on the image to go learn more about (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.adventurers, FTX) !! 
 
  New Rover
 
I just finished a new rover called Bugger: (URL) Also for those who can't view the pictures try going to this site: (URL) website talks about this some, but Bugger was built mainly to just show a function of a tread module that I designed for a (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic)  
 
  An Eviller N33dle
 
W33ny forces of what is called good, take your medicine! (2 URLs) Folder> (URL) Dr. Cranium "Evil just got way more n33dler..." (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  * LDraw Design Pad (LDDP) 1.53 released *
 
LDDesignPad (LDDP) is a tool for editing and handling LDraw files in a very comfortable way. Features are: -Fully customizable editor with syntax highlighting -Open multiple files at the same time -Unlimited Undo/Redo -Use/define codesnippets (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Mini STS with Launch Pad/Gantry
 
Greetings! My tribute to the little number that 'launched' me into space lo' those many years ago, and to those that make the ultimate sacrifice pursuing our dreams: (URL) This should be making the trip to PDX, although sadly without it's owner. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  DNS outage, service restored
 
My apologies to everyone who was unable to reach the server for the better part of the past day. I had thought the lugnet.com domain had been renewed through 2005, but it actually was up for renewal this year, with expiry on January 18. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  NALUG show pictures at GETS 2003
 
We finally have organized the pictures people took of NALUG's train layout at the Great Edmonton Model Train Show in late 2003. (URL) Highlights include: * new DCC system * transfer table * working Bascule bridge * rotary hopper dumper Kudos to (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.nalug) !! 
 
  Brick Tales has moved
 
Hi all, My site, Brick Tales, probably best known (assuming it is known) for my on-going Lord of the Rings project, has moved (a bit). The new url is: (URL) you have links to my site, well, first, thank you, and second, please update them (basically (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Master Builder Competition
 
Jeff Elliott and I stopped by LLCA this morning on the way to Day 63 of the SCLTC display at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in order to see what was going on at the master builder competition. The event got underway very promptly at 10:00 as (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)  
 
  Aaron Sneary Rocks!
 
I just Learned that Aaron Sneary was selected as one of three to be offered the position of master builder! Way to go Aaron! Christina Hitchcock (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests) !! 
 
  Lego on The Motley Fool
 
Lego was written up by The Motley Fool today after they posted a $230 million loss for 2003, blaming "ill-conceived strategic moves to sell toys based on popular films and books." (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce)
 
  heavy duty pod (teaser)
 
I had this idea since the pod craze started & finally was able to set up my sorted Lego so i could finish it. (URL) I was trying to use the pod as a starting point for a more heavy duty scout ship & experiment in SNOT. The greeblies on either side (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Another MOC coming in for the BrickFest PDX 2004 Flyin..
 
Hi all, another craft has requested clearance for landing at Portland for the BrickFest PDX 2004 Flyin- (URL) an X-15 test plane. Permission has been granted for landing, and other crafts are approaching PDX airspace and requesting clearance. Joe (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)  
 
  The Paparazzi Plane
 
Hi all, After finding out about BrickFest PDX 2004 through his minions, the .Space Paparazzi decided to fly to Portland to investigate... here he is with his Paparazzi Plane before the flight. (URL) The SPPlane has a full sensor suite on the port (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  New MOC: Saw Mill
 
Need your wood cut? Go to the Saw Mill! (URL) PLMKWYT! (URL) Nathan Wells (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  New creation from the twisted mind of Pat Bunn
 
This MOC does contain the January seed part at its core. My son has dubbed it the Robot King. (URL) RK is very posable with 2 axis rotation in the legs and Pincher arms that twist and raise and lower by the lance pieces sticking up on the back. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) ! 
 
  Big Ugly Yellow Building
 
Is it a mosque? Is it an office building? Who knows! What I know for sure is that it's BIG and YELLOW. This building appeared in IndyLUG's GATS train layout in October 2003 and January 2004. (2 URLs) The building rests on 4 green baseplates and has (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  GAT Prototype Preview
 
Check out the preview of our latest MOC from our (URL) homepage.> (2 URLs) ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  "A wizard is never late, Mr. Frodo Baggins. He arrives exactly when he means to!"
 
And what better way to arrive in the Shire than in this stylish cart driven by Gandalf the Wizard in the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! (URL) PLMKWYT! (URL) Nathan Wells (URL) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Brickfest PDX minifig sigfig update and call to arms
 
Hi all. As the magical date grows closer and closer, the anticipation grows with it. From everything I've seen, this is shaping up to be a monumental event. I can't wait to get there. As a lot of you already know, I am hosting a minifig roundtable (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  BrickFest PDX Advance Registration ends Jan 30th.
 
January, 30th is the last day of Advanced Registration for BrickFest PDX! (URL) PDX.BrickFest.com > What is it? (URL) BrickFest! > Where is it this time? The (URL) Oregon Convention center> in beautiful Portland Oregon When is it? February 13-15th (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: MichLUG to display at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI
 
Correction: the show will be on Jan 24th & 25th (this weekend.) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org, FTX)
 
  MichLUG to display at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI
 
This will be MichLTC's 4th year displaying at the Great American Train show in Novi, MI. We frequently pull out all the stops for this show and this year is no exception. Looks for many new creations. We will have multiple drop sections, 3 9v train (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org)
 
  Timed ISD Team Build at BrickFest PDX 2004
 
Timed ISD Team Build at BrickFest PDX 2004 Are you ready to rumble? It's time to break that world record once again and at what better place than at a world class LEGO® fan organize event like BrickFest PDX 2004! With Adult Fans of LEGO® (AFOL) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !! 
 
  Festival of the Moon: the PDX Classic-Castle Event
 
Come One and Come All! Lord Marshal Leonhart of Tallahia invites you to the Festival of the Moon, to be held at Brickfest PDX. Merchants and Artisans will be temporarily relocating their shops and houses to Portland for what may be the largest (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !! 
 
  A SigFig Moonbase Sneak Peek
 
I forgot to include this group in my original post, so here is a link: (URL) Aaron's SigFig Moonbase Residence Sneak Peek> (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  MOC: De Naald - the Needle
 
Hi, Sometimes you don't know what hit you... (2 URLs) Full Gallery> "De Naald" (needle) was the self constructed ship of notorious assassin Sharakk. He built it's ship in the early 22cnd century (earth time) to have the best possible craft for hit (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: hot rod of the future
 
So, here I am, a first-time poster and relative newbie to the online Lego world. I hope you like what I do and I hope to see some of you in Portland. This moc came about as a result of pondering the future of the street racer scene. Enjoy the (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  New Star Wars Mini - B wing fighter
 
So I finally decided to try my hand at a MINI MOC. This is my first attempt at a MINI. PLMKWYT. (BTW, I tried to upload the LDraw file, but it doesn't seem to be in the folder. If you would like it, drop me an email. You will need to get part 47398 (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Butcher's Shop
 
Here is my latest creation, the Butcher's Shop: (URL) pics Front: (3 URLs) butcher has all kind of meats including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. I like the 4 part turkey the best: (URL) shop treats the half-timber style differently than most (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  New Mini-Robots
 
A while back I built a blue addition to the Mini-Robot set made by Lego. Any ways I just finished two more versions, a black one and a white one. The following links show all three of mine together and mine with the Lego ones. I will try to get (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  An Eviller Fighter
 
Good is dumb .. like I need another reason to build a swarm of these! (4 URLs) Post moderation (2 URLs) Dr. Cranium "Evil just got way more eviller..." (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Commemorative BrickFest PDX 2004 OCC Model
 
BrickFest PDX 2004 Commemorative Oregon Convention Center model To celebrate the BrickFest PDX 2004 event, we are pleased to announce the availability of a 66-piece display model of the Oregon Convention Center. This model features the OCC in (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.people, FTX) !! 
 
  LEGO, Mars, Caltech
 
For this Caltech alum who works a few blocks from the campus, builds LEGO all the time, and has followed the space program since our rockets only knew how to explode, the sun and the moon and the stars have aligned: (URL) -Ted Michon (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  Space MOC: Nebula-III
 
Meet Mike Nass- teenager, intergalactic racer, and all-around nice guy. (URL) Mike Nass>> (URL) The Nebula-III>> (URL) The Nebula-III>> (URL) The Nebula-III>> If there's a race to be had, be it darting through asteroid belts, running tight-orbit (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  SCLTC final two weeks at SDMRRM and more photos
 
SCLTC is entering it's final two weeks at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. This show is a record breaker for SCLTC totalling 70 days of operation -- more days than all previous SCLTC events combined -- and upwards of 40,000 visitors! (We've been (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
 
  BrickFest PDX 2004 Mosaic Event
 
BrickFest PDX 2004 Mosaic Event BrickFest PDX attendees will witness an attempt at an admirably audacious affair--the on-site construction of a huge LEGO mosaic built out of 1x1 LEGO plates. And everyone's invited to help--or even compete! That's (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  Bulls Gate, Blacksmith Shop, Siege Machine
 
Check out our entries to the CCC Colossal Contest; Bulls Gate (2 URLs) Blacksmith Shop/Sentry Outpost (URL) Siege Machine (URL) ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  BrickFest PDX 2004 - Where are you coming from? (01.17.04)
 
Want to know "Where in the World" your fellow "LEGO Maniac" colleagues are coming from for BrickFest PDX 2004? Take a look at the spectacular representation of attendees from all over the world! Australia: Victoria: Chadstone, Melbourne Canada: (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.org, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.us, FTX) !! 
 
  TX-130 Compliments
 
How would you respond if you got an email like I did regarding the TX-130 that I built more than a year ago? (2 URLs) ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  P-51D Mustang with invasion stripes
 
Hello! Photos of my new Mustang model is now on display at Brickshelf. Many thanks to my friend Dan Giselsson who has taken the pictures. (URL) design was described earlier when I posted the CAD-renders (URL) comment are most welcome Mattias (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se) ! 
 
  New MOC: Market Building 'De Korenbeurs'
 
At Groningen, The Netherlands, in the 1880's a spacious building was erected to house the local exchange market for grains. The building was soon to be known as 'De Korenbeurs' (The Grain Exchange). As grain commerce gradually disappeared from the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !! 
 
  Timber Cart
 
Here is my first real attempt at a cart. I got some of my ideas from admiring the work of Jojo and Jason Spears. The timber cart features two woodcutters who are out to gather timber. The cart can hold up to four decent sized logs. The men are (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  NYCLUG... moving right along!
 
Folks: Two things to announce. First: I'll soon be registering our domain name... it'll either be a .com or a .org. Second: Jake McKee of the Lego Company has wished us well on our endeavor, and has offered to send over an Event Kit! This will (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  Find a Ride / Roommate for BrickFest PDX 2004
 
I’d like to let you know about the newest feature on the web site, "Find a Ride / Roommate" for BrickFest PDX. It is linked from both the registered participants “My Account” page (URL) or by going to the PDX web site. Selecting the purple ”Travel (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community) ! 
 
  New MOC: 1:18 scale BMW M5 Sedan
 
Ever since winning a pen at Brickswest two years ago, I've wanted to use the round segments in a MOC. Last semester, I finally got around to Brasso-ing off the letters. I also found a bunch of pictures of BMWs, the perfect car for a bunch of round (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Blacktron Monitor Mk1
 
And now for someting small, fast, and mean (insert Fazoom joke here)... (URL) Nicknamed the Bumble Bee by Blacktron pilots, you would not do well to think of it as non-threatening craft. Many pilots have died because they were to busy laughing at (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Jan 14 - 20, 2004
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore System 2147 Dragonfly $16.99 $ 8.50 3422 Shoot'n'Save $19.99 $10.00 3558 Blue Player & Goal $ 3.99 $ 2.00 6735 Air Chase $ 9.99 $ 5.00 7200 Final Duel I $ (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Knights' Shop and Joust
 
My latest creation is the Knights' Shop and Joust. The shop is fully stocked and has everything a knight could want. Outside of the shop there is a tournament where knights can try out their new equipment. (URL) shop: (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  MOCs Castle Cannon Wagon and Flame Cart
 
Hey all, I'm not sure how well these turned out, especially the cannon wagon. I found myself not having enough spare pieces and having to pilfer them from other sets. I'm going to add some more pics of the wagon; these were just the initial shots (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  3 new SW MOCs in the LEGO Magazine
 
A few months ago I was commissioned by LEGO to make some alternate models for their magazine and website. They sent me the prototypes for the 4 new SW MINI sets and I came up with 3 models. I don't have the magazine but I hear it has some images of (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Blacktron Invader Mk1
 
Well if Giddens is going to remake a Space Police ship, I might as well give him something to shoot at! (URL) The Blacktron Invader Mk1 is a fast, one man fighter serves as the primary interceptor for the Blacktron pirate fleet. It combines an (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Come listen to a story but a spacer named Jed...
 
Another entry for the Travis Kunce Aircar contest: (URL) Adrian (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  Auctions at BrickFest PDX 2004
 
Ready to get some deals? Have some surplus LEGO you need to unload? Remember the excitement of your last great find? It is getting dusty on your shelf now - time to pass it along! Put it in the auction to be held at (URL) BrickFest PDX 2004>! We (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, FTX) !! 
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  Call for Space Volunteers for BrickFest PDX...
 
Hi all, I'm looking for a few people to help me out in the Space area at BrickFest PDX. I'll be watching over the area constantly, but I will need people to man up to two activites during the fest. Both will require that building be going on, and (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Landing at the PDX Flyin in February...
 
Hi all, Before Spirit landed on Mars, there was Sojourner. Before Sojourner, there was: (URL) Viking, which landed in 1976. More pics (URL) here> after moderation...and more pics after I brasso the back of the radar dish:)! PLMKWYT! Joe Meno .space (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  ...Fazoom brings you JUSTICE!
 
RE: Captian Fazoom To: Space. As PCS forces deal with the danger of the Eastern Block, other devious leaders have risen. Dr. Terrible, an evil clone of our missing Grand Admiral, a mutant Shpleem, and Dr. Cranium have infested the goodness of space (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  BrickFest PDX 2004 - some serious train builders are going...
 
Hi Fellow Train-heads, At BrickFest PDX 2004 there is going to be a who's who of train builders! (foot in mouth list...) Holger Matthes and Ben Beneke(FGLTC) from Germany, James Mathis, (Mr 8 Wide) John Neal(TCLTC), John Gerlach(GMLTC), Rob (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.trains) ! 
 
  BrickFest Door Prizes
 
Hi All, We'd like to announce a new Door Prize drawing method that directly involves the BrickFest PDX attendees! We have over $2000 of prizes this year (thanks to Jake via LEGO and all our other private sponsors!!!)! Instead of the normal (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.games, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.us) !! 
 
  Re: It's why we're all here...
 
(...) My mistake - it was 21st February, so 10 days and one month to the bicentenary of the first steam locomotive. Funnily enough, that's exactly the day the NBLTC is putting on a display at the (URL) museum in Swindon... Jason Railton (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Materializing (delurking) Seed part MOC etc.
 
Hello everybody Well I've finally decided to join the Lugnet community after lurking (1) for a couple of years. It's been fun and inspiring and informative reading posts and viewing the diversity of MOCs out there. I feel as if I know many of you, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Announcing DeepSpace.com
 
Zac and I have started a site together. The Story, about and starship parts aren't up but the rest is there. (URL) here are the new models. Zac's Space Bus. (URL) Junk Ship. (URL) place by me. (URL) yet another satellite I've done. (URL) let us know (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !! 
 
  MOC: Hundertwasser Haus in Vienna, Austria
 
Hello everybody! This fall I went with my family to Vienna and we went by the amazing Hundertwasser Haus. I imediately realized that the building would make a great subject for a LEGO model and over christmas I found the time to carry out the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.at, lugnet.loc.at.wi.wie, lugnet.loc.de) !! 
 
  P-51D Mustang with red cowling
 
Hi Inspired by two excellent P-51D Mustangs recently published here and on Brickshelf by Douglas R. Clark and David Thomas Jr, I have rushed to complete my own version of this famous and beautiful aircraft. You can see the first CAD-renderings here. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.modelteam) !! 
 
  BrickFest PDX 2004 - Portland, Oregon, USA - Things to See & Do!
 
Have some time to explore through Portland while at Brickfest PDX 2004? Not sure what Portland, Oregon, USA is all about? Check out these cool and informative PDX Websites prior to arriving BrickFest PDX 2004! :: transportation :: PDX Airport - (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.org.us, FTX) !! 
 
  NYCLUG -- Meet-n-greet, and others orders of preliminary biz
 
Howdy! I recently formed a NYCLUG (pronounced NYE-klug) email group, comprising everyone who has (thus far) expressed interest in enrolling in NYCLUG. Those who would like to enroll or are just interested in finding out more about NYCLUG, please (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
 
Wow! That was a December to remember... The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) survived a train show filled December and here are some images to prove it. All of the shows were great fun and featured numerous MOCs and display methods. Seasonal (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) ! 
 
  Tanto - light fighter
 
Latest addition to the (URL) OddJobbers> Fleet: The Tanto Light Fighter (URL) This went together very quickly after ripping one of the new snowspeeder sets apart :) It is the first time I have used the Star Wars style click hinge canopy on any of my (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  New MOC: CopSpeeder
 
(2 URLs) PLMKWYT! Lord Of The LEGO One Brick To Rule Them All! (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Another short story
 
I did this little tale about a year ago, but never got around to posting it on my site. My son Nick actually came up with the story one day. It was short and coherent, if a little silly, so I wrote it down with the intention of doing it in Lego. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  I just finished my latest puzzle
 
Hi everyone, I just finished my latest puzzle. It is so small that you can put it in your pocket for travelling. I hope you like it! For more Lego based puzzles take a look at my homepage (URL) (german text only). Sven (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Matt's Roller Coaster is Back!
 
I will be showing my roller coaster one last time at (URL) PDX> this February. If you want to see it in action, come to this event, because it will be taken apart afterwards (unless someone decides they want to own it for themselves, of course). See (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.ca, FTX) !! 
 
  UPS Airvan moc
 
For the Travis Kunce Aircar Contest comes this, the Universal Parcel Service airvan: (URL) Adrian (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Black Falcons' Gate
 
Hi, Here is my latest creation: The Black Falcons' Gate. (URL) crusaders have come to rescue a captured friend and are being fended off. Most of them fell in the moat. (2 URLs) The interior features a small stable, dungeon, and the heavily guarded (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Grimlock MkII
 
New and improved over the previous version, Bounty Hunter Blaine Cooper's new personal craft. Fitted with two Magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) Thrusters, two Smart missles and one forward Smart artillery cannon. 3/4 view: (URL) Simplified (in theory, not (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Fares to BrickFest PDX
 
Hi All, We are 36 days away from the big event! Just a reminder to those who are traveling from a far... Often the less expensive airplane ticket fares require a 14 day advance purchase. Well we'll be there before you know it! Here's some fares from (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug) !! 
 
  OM Council
 
Check out our final TOMP MOC from our (URL) homepage.> (2 URLs) ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Spiyeti, anyone? (short comic)
 
Here's something I whipped up yesterday, taking advantage of the snow in my yard: (URL) The Legend of the Great Spiyeti>> (URL) And yes, I've been a bit out of touch with lugnet lately. I hope to be posting more of my creations reasonably soon (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.sports, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  (oops) Re: LegoMasterBuilder.com Updated...
 
Just a little housekeeping- URL Fixed (stupid slash...), and x-posted to .announce and .people: (...) -jeremiah- (still a gibbering idiot) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.people, FTX)
 
  Ocelot I - Strike Tank
 
For your viewing pleasure: (URL) First seen during the Ceti Republic's short, brutal war with the Iron Reich, the Ocelot's heavy armor and exceptionally accurate 125mm cannon make it an object of fear and respect on the battefield. Deep links: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Jeweler & Tinker Shops
 
A new CCC shop. The idea for that connection between the buildings was burning in my head and I just had to work on it. This shop has been done for about a month and made it to a few shows, I just hadn't taken good pictures of it. (3 URLs) Jason (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Jan 7 - 13, 2004
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore System 4794 Alpha Team Command Patrol $29.99 $15.00 6722 Styrachosaurus $ 9.99 $ 5.00 7003 Young Dimetrodon $ 2.99 $ 1.50 3557 Hockey Blue Player & Ball $ (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Mini-fig scale P-51 Mustang Moc
 
I've finally finished my newest P-51 MOC. It is built at minifig scale of 1 stud = 1 foot. I tried really hard with this MOC to make it as accurate to scale as I could. In reality, the fuselage should only be 3 studs wide but it had to be at least 4 (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX) ! 
 
  Sacramento Brick Builders first meeting this Saturday Jan. 10th!
 
Hi all, This is just a reminder that the Sacramento Brick Builders (SacBB) will have our first meeting on January 10th, 2004, from 11AM-3PM in the community room of the Colonial Heights Branch of the Sacramento Public Library, located at 4799 (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, FTX)
 
  Thanks from the Kunce Family
 
I recieved this email from Diane Kunce: "We are Travis Kunce's parents and just want all to know that we were so very proud of his creativity and know that he is building 3-D cloud formations in the sky. You will never know the magnitude that your (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Muscle Car of the Future - Raptor
 
Here's the first of hopefully many cars in the same style of the Future Bike/Turbo Cycles. That is, oversized, and outragous. Powered by dual turbine engines the Raptor has plenty of power to hang with even the fastest of turbo cycles. Note the high (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  New MOCs- long post
 
Well, I'm back. Here's some of the stuff I built over the last few months: (2 URLs) A nasty-looking MBT. (URL) A little PCS Hovertank. (URL) A low-orbit fighter. (URL) Another exercise in excessive greebling. (URL) A small Pirate fighter. (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: Palace at Jahmong
 
After getting the Dragon Fortress for CHristmas i decided to put my other project on hold to make the palace at Jahmong. While not the main home of the emporer, he often uses this palace as a meeting place, a sort of administrative office. (URL) The (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Biff has landed on Mars!
 
Biff has landed on Mars The LEGO minifigure Biff has landed on Mars and became first "man" on the red planet. (URL) Biff Starling - or at least a picture of him - is on board the the rover which landed on Mars on Sunday morning after a seven months (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2004, FTX)  
 
  An invitation to enroll in NYCLUG (was: SILUG)
 
THE NEW YORK CITY LEGO USERS GROUP, or NYCLUG WHEREAS New York City is the Capital of the World, and WHEREAS the population of this City number above eight million Souls, and WHEREAS a good number of these Souls are Lego enthusiasts, and WHEREAS a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  The scourge of the universe...
 
(Ok, maybe just my universe) THE BIONICLOID! *Sightings from the field have reported a new creature dubbed the Bionicloid.* It is unkown if this is merely a species or whole race, but one thing is for certain, they sure are annoying! These (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)


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