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  Jade Empire: Kushinata
 
(URL) The KUSHINATA A Jade Empire scientific shuttle, studying atmospheric phenomenon. Yeah, that means it doesn't have any guns, or whatnot. The Wings double as both sensor recievers and solar panels. Fun Times. General design is supposed to be the (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, FTX)
 
  Techno Guild Carrier
 
Check out our latest MOC from our (URL) The Techno Guild provided carrier spacecraft to the Confederacy of Independent Systems which had an auspicious start during the Geonosian conflict. The carriers ranged in size depending on their purpose; (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Giant Demonic Armor!
 
Well, This is my second attempt at bridging the gap between castle and mecha(an unlikely combination, i know!) and i hope that i have done better this time. With my last castle-mecha i was told that it seemed too mechish for castle, so i tried to (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Eastern Block B.A.N.G.
 
May I present, the newest in defensive fighters against the 3vil, Jade Empire, and ever war mongering PCS threats. (URL) Seen here (Prototype model above differs slightly from production model), is the (URL) Eastern Block B.A.N.G.>, sometimes known (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  BrickFest 2004 Event-Graphic
 
The BrickFest™ Committee invites the designers and artists of the community to submit graphic ideas/artwork for the Official BrickFest 2004 Event Graphic, which will commemorate the 5th Anniversary of BrickFest in Washington, DC. The selected (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  New MOC: Pirate Cruiser
 
(URL) (Click image for more) Pictures were taken outdoors because it barely fits on my desk, let alone my photo backround. Just over 100 studs long. Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Roo Mech - entry for The Great Breathe Life Into .loc.au competition
 
Here's my entry for the comp. Thanks for the extension Richie - I almost didn't need it :) I might do another one now. Pardon the lack of backstory, but it's late, I'm tired, and I'm just happy to get the thing finished, so please enjoy the pics. (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Announcing the MOCC
 
My Own Castle Competition. We are hereby happy to announce the official castle-building competition for the Castle Room at BrickFest 2004. The competition is pretty straightforward, but a lot can be done with it. It is the hope of the BrickFest 2004 (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.western, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests) !! 
 
  LEGO Cicada (bzzz...zzz)
 
I don't know if anyone has done one of these yet, but I was inspired to build a LEGO cicada after a cookout was infested with them last weekend. (2 URLs) Does the cicada noise remind anyone else of the DC Metro, or is it just me? The first time I (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Das 1. Buch L. -- Brick Testament book to be released in German this August
 
I am very pleased to announce that a German translation of (URL) The Brick Testament: Stories from the Book of Genesis> will be coming out in Germany this August. In Germany the book go by the title (URL) 1. Buch L.>. I got my first look at it just (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.books, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.de, FTX) ! 
 
  Listing Improvements at AuctionBrick.com
 
We have improved things for posting a new auction at AuctionBrick.com. Now you can choose the option to post an auction using a picture from anywhere on the internet and AuctionBrick will automatically create a thumbnail for the listings pages. With (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.announce.auctionbrick, lugnet.market.auction)  
 
  Galactic Requiem update - Chapter 1 finished
 
At long last, (URL) Chapter 1> of my LEGO comic, (URL) Galactic Requiem>, is finished and uploaded. Seven brand new pages. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, Galactic Requiem is a dystopic science fiction comic illustrated entirely with (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX)
 
  New MOC: Police Drone Floater
 
(URL) A small patrol drone, equipped with numerous sensors and a 10mm caseless auto-gun. Popular with arcology security forces. Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  YA40K-MOC Witch Hunters 40K
 
Games Workshop's Sisters of Battle now have their own book. So here is a selection of the new unit types. (URL) my old-list versions are still at (URL) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
 
  US S@H Specials, May 26 - June 2, 2004
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) They will be closed on Memorial Day, May 31 Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3283 Dizzy's Birdwatch $29.99 $13.00 System 7312 T3-Trike $ 9.99 $ 4.00 4401 Little Creations $ 6.99 $ 3.50 7002 (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Jade Empire Wooshi
 
Our corporate intelligence sources have managed to sneak back some photos of a new Jade Empire weapon, the (URL) Wooshi>. Our sources have been unable to determine as yet whether this is powered armor or an advanced com-bot. It has been code-named (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX)
 
  LEGO Books for your Club or Organization
 
Greetings, No Starch Press would like to extend to you an offer that might help support your user group. No Starch is willing to offer you books at a discounted price which you can then sell for full price to the general public at shows and events. (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.books, lugnet.org, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !! 
 
  Medieval Windmill
 
This is the next addition to my medieval town (project in progress); A windmill. The base is octagonal, as is the main body. The top can turn 360 degrees, so it can be turned in and out of the wind. in absence of wind, it is powered by a micromotor (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  The Skrylitch - Technic Mecha
 
(URL) The Skrylitch> - Technic Mecha (URL) Enojy! (URL) e (cross posted to .general, because I would like to hear feedback from other builders and Lugnetter's) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, FTX) ! 
 
  Paladin Hardsuit
 
Chris Maddison's (URL) Shen Kai Powersuit> (very nice, btw) inspired me to try my hand at mecha creation. (URL) I tried to capture a PCS flavour with the Paladin hardsuit — I hope I got close enough. PTMWYT! Troy (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)  
 
  Intermodal container handler
 
I've entered this as a second entry in the fleebnork contest, though overall I think I like my municipal shuttle better. This is a craft for handling containers, that serves double duty as a caboose on long container trains. Sans cargo, it flies in (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Club Logos and Website Club Links for the BrickFest website
 
The BrickFest Committee is calling upon club members attending BrickFest to submit their club logos and URL to BrickFest for inclusion in the Participating Clubs section on the side bar on the home page. The web logo button size is 88 x 31 pixels. (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.org, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.events) !! 
 
  The sportster, my entry in the Civilian MOC contest
 
Hello, Well, after a long evening of building I have completed my entry into the civilian MOC contest. I would like to present the Sportster -- for the person who likes thrills, speed, and hot looks. The Sportster has a top speed of 1200kph with a (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  Nacon - A Matrix Hovership
 
Inspired by The Matrix and all other Matrix moc builders (Adrian Drake, Jon Palmer, Jamie Neufeld, Bruce Lowell, and others,) I present the Nacon, a heavy gunboat model hovership that's named after the Mayan god of war. (URL) Because of the amount (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  The Braintrust builds one for the Eastern Block.
 
As promised, I am announcing more new stuff from the Braintrust. This one's built with the intent to sell it to the Eastern Block. It's a battle support mech, with a capacity of 48 missiles, and two gatling guns. (URL) CBT-EB> I didn't have enough (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) ! 
 
  Updated "Breathe Some Life" Competition Entries
 
Hi All, I've recently added some Australian themed MOCs to my Brickshelf folder for the "The Great Breathe Some Life into .loc.au Competition!". Check out some pics at... (URL) let me know what you think! Cheers, Braith. -More to come ;) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.announce)
 
  BIP Updates
 
After a long hiatus in doing anything new with the Building Instructions Portal, I'm coming back! In the coming months, I'm going to be putting quite a bit of effort into re-writing the site's code, and adding new functionality. So in preparation (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  Curious Kids Museum - Real Life to the Brick
 
(2 URLs) A few days before MichLUG's (URL) last event> at the Curious Kids Museum, I decided that the crowd would get a real kick out of a model of the museum on the layout. I made a few concessions to get the model done in time, but I think it (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX) !! 
 
  Civilian MOC entry: Municipal Shuttle
 
The TPP industries Municipal Shuttle is used for mass transit and light cargo duty. It is capable of short range jaunts in space, servicing a planet and its satellites. (URL) PTMWYT! Troy (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  The SPLTC Recreates the Old West
 
The Southern Pacific LEGO® Train Club (SPLTC) is pleased to announce our upcoming appearance at the 89th National Orange Show at the Orange Fairgrounds in San Bernardino, California. Our club members have busy designing and building a new layout to (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sbe, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.bak) !! 
 
  Jade Empire Tsetsura Class Light Cannonship
 
I've been sitting on this model for over 3 weeks now, and figured that I'd better post it before I move next month. (URL) See the complete package at (URL) -Tom McD. (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  3D Cube : the spherical version
 
Hi all, When I announced my previous MOC (3D-Cube wooden puzzle), Ross Crawford challenged me to make a spherical version of it. Well, here it is : The Cube: (URL) The Sphere: (URL) Check out (URL) my webpage> Let me know what you think, Maarten (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.be, lugnet.cad, FTX)  
 
  New MOC: Grolsch Brewery Plant
 
In the netherlands, the Grolsch brewery, built a whole new brewery plant from the ground up, to replace two existing plants elsewhere. On the premisses, the buildings alone extend over 600 by 250 meters, and were designed by the architect to be both (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Civilian Space moc contest entry - Space garbage truck
 
Hi all, Here's my entry in the contest. It's a garbage truck used for plucking defunct satellites and other space debris from orbit. (URL) It's a bit derivative, being part (URL) garbage ship, part Chris Giddens' PCS, and just a little bit Pete's (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, FTX)
 
  AFOL records is up and running!!
 
(I'm posting this for Josh. I don't make a habit of giving myself kudos :) -Anne) AFOL records is up and running!! Thanks to Anne Henmi for developing the HTML for the site! (URL) Thanks for the submissions so far, and keep submiting! If you can (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  SCLTC at Brentwood Science Community Fair
 
SCLTC will present a condensed exhibit at the first annual Brentwood Science Community Fair in Brentwood, California. Featured items include the Crystal Towers Hotel with 8 operating elevators, the SCLTC Building, Hangar 50-52, a 10 foot (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX) !! 
 
  A Call for Sessions at BrickFest™ DC 2004
 
A Call for Sessions at BrickFest™ DC 2004 One of the key parts of activities at BrickFest™ is a chance to share your knowledge and experiences, and learn from each other. So, once again we would like to offer an invitation to all individuals, Groups (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.org, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.events, FTX) !! 
 
  Galactic Requiem update - Desktops, and a vote
 
I have made some new desktop images for my LEGO comic, (URL) Galactic Requiem>. Here they are (old and new), in thumb version: (4 URLs) The full-scale images can all be found (URL) here>. I have gotten some complaints about the occational use of (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.announce, FTX)
 
  Featherbeds
 
Hello .castlers and other connoisseurs of fine home furnishings, I have made the beds. Not earth-shattering news, of course, but it's something at least...and it's a good use for the down from (URL) the ducks we've been discussing recently.> I've (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)  
 
  Brickfest Micro Moc Display and Contest
 
This is your chance to get creative, without breaking the Lego budget. It's my pleasure to let you know about the Micro Contest and Display! I'm calling out to ALL builders . . . The ideas are endless, but here is a bit of food for thought... (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !! 
 
  Making use of the saucer peices
 
Well after having these cool saucer pieces ever since they first came out (1997?) I have finally put them to use. Admittedly, I was inspired by many of the wonderful pod-like ships I have seen on brickshelf. It took me about two weeks to built -- (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Re: Brickfest 2004 Animation Contest announcement
 
Crosspost to .announce and XFUT to lugnet.events.brickfest. (...) Thanks, Robert, for posting this on behalf of Josh. This is exciting news and it sounds like the team has selected a great theme! I hope we'll see lots of great entries... I look (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.animation, lugnet.events.brickfest)
 
  Pictures from MichLUG at Motor City Comic Con
 
(4 URLs) MichLUG was happy to display both Castle and Space layouts this past weekend. This was our largest Castle display yet and one our most packed Moonbases as well. (URL) Show Report and More Pictures> Enjoy! Jason Spears MichLUG/MichLTC (URL) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  AFOL Records NEEDS submissions!
 
(URL) please mail submissions to: submit@afolrecords.b...choice.com Most wanted: Most people in classic-castle.com chat Tallest minifig building, futuristic Tallest minifig building, prototypical Tallest minifig building, castle Largest castle (feet (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  LUCNY to display at Day Out With Thomas, Utica, NY June 18-27, 2004
 
(URL) The Lego Users of Central New York (LUCNY)> will be setting up and operating a 12 foot by 40 foot display of Lego Trains in Utica, NY, during the Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine event. (URL) A Day out With Thomas> is sponsored by the (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti, FTX)
 
  More from the braintrust.
 
The braintrust will be rolling out a wide range of new productions in the near future.(chalk it up to the end of the spring semmester). First up on the block is the new CBT-200, it's the big brother of the (URL) CBT-100> This one is designed for (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  LEGO S@H Metroliner Discount Offer
 
ILTCO is pleased to extend an opportunity to the LUGNET community to take advantage of an offer previosuly extended to ILTCO members to purchase the LEGO Metroloiner at a substantial discount. LEGO Shop-at-Home North America is offering a special (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New MOCs
 
Two tasty dishes on the menu this time. First, more Ceti military hardware. (Centralist majority in Council, you know, and Defense is their baby).<*> (URL) No interior yet, I just can't get anything that works. And a probe Robriq. (URL) Yes Jon, I (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, FTX) ! 
 
  Brick Built Beasts volume 1
 
Hi all, I have compiled an article with links to animal MOCs at approximately minifig scale by a large number of AFOLS, which can be found on Classic-Castle.com's how-to page: (URL) was compiled initially to help add details to castle layouts, but (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, May 19 - 25, 2004
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts - may have to hit 1 again) Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3513 Funny Lion $ 9.99 $ 5.00 3517 Blue Deer $ 3.49 $ 1.75 3616 On the Move Police Station $19.99 $10.00 4341 Storybuilder Farmyard Fun $ 9.99 $ 5.00 System (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  Email Lost Password
 
You can now have your lost Brickshelf.com accounts/passwords emailed to you: (URL) Loch (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.announce.brickshelf) !! 
 
  NEW moc: Black Sports Car
 
Hi everybody out there, I took some additional pictures of my (URL) CSC> and used the opportunity the take some pictures of a 2 year old moc, too. Here it is, the Black Sports Car: (URL) See more pictures on MOCpages! (URL) I hope you enjoy the (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  MORE PICS of the Container Shuttle Craft CSC
 
Hello .spacers, as promised, here are some additional pictures of the (URL) CSC>: (3 URLs) See the commented pictures on MOCpages: (URL) Enjoy the pictures and happy building, Daniel (20 years ago, 19-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  HyperSled
 
I'm new here, and this is actually the first thing I've posted. I used to keep up a lot, but have lagged back lately. I'm hoping to catch back up and get back in, and here's my start. I call it the HyperSled. I won't put all the details here, (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Introducing the 2004-2005 LDraw.org Steering Committee
 
Introducing the 2004-2005 LDraw.org Steering Committee It is our great pleasure to introduce ourselves as the first elected LDraw.org Steering Committee. Over the past few days, we have been settling into our roles, doing housekeeping, and orienting (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX) !! 
 
  NGLTC display at Dawsonville LEGO Outlet store Memorial day weekend
 
The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) will be presenting their annual train display on Saturday May 29th at the Dawsonville Georgia LEGO Outlet store at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. The layout will be setup in front of the store from (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ga) ! 
 
  BrickTopia - Coast Watch HQ
 
I finally broke down and got the World City Coast Watch HQ (7047). I immediately destroyed it and rolled the parts (and a "few" of my own) into a more impressive building on the same base plate. The result is a very "Aquazone"-like sky-scraper. (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)  
 
  Coruscant Hauler (Civilian MOC)
 
Check our entry to the Civilian MOC contest from our (URL) homepage.> (2 URLs) ACPin & Sons (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Darth Maul (bigger than) Mini-Land Figure
 
He's bigger. He's badder. He's Darth Maul. Check him out before he "splits!" (URL) I've gotten to the point where these things just can't be called mini-land figures anymore. But, that's ok: they're "Mike's Mini-Land" figures! It's just so much (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Motorized Tank
 
Okay, after several failed attempts to increase the speed of the tracks, here's video of the tank in operation. It clocks in at 5MB so be sure you can handle the file: (URL) Video> Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Brad Ventura Around the World
 
Brad Ventura Around the World ===...=== I'm pleased to announce today that the project to send a Minifig in a trip around this big world is about to begin! Brad Ventura, World Explorer, has been selected in a small elite group of Minifigs from (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.fun, lugnet.publish, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)  
 
  Re: Next Lugola meeting - May 22nd - San Clemente
 
FOR THE BEST EXPOSURE, THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN REPOSTED HERE! Hello All, The next LUGOLA meeting will be held on May 22nd at my house in southern San Clemente at noon o'-clock (map below). I don't have a big house, but I will have plenty of room for (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX)
 
  New Website/MOCs
 
Hey guys, I just finished a complete remake of my website. The address is the same as before: (URL) think I have found all the bugs, however, there still could be a few. If any of you had problems viewing my robots you should be able to see them (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
 
  Back to the Future MINI Fig Scale Delorean
 
Hello Everyone!! This is my first post to Lugnet, and although I've read all your posts for years, I've only recently become a member. I sat down the past few days and decided I HAD to build a MINI fig scale model of the Back to the Future Delorean. (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Pirate ROBRIQ
 
A small bot for microgravity construction. Can you guess what I used for thrusters? (URL) And a hint of things to come: (URL) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Fade to gray: Requiem for the old gray
 
well I think the pictures says it all: (URL) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.color, FTX) ! 
 
  Den ukendte galakse - A LEGO Publishing comic from 1986, rediscovered
 
I admit to being the secret owner of a real treasure: The LEGO Publishing comic Den ukendte galakse (The Unknown Galaxy for the non-Danish reader). Here is the cover, Copyright 1986 LEGO Publishing: (URL) You might recognize the gray robot on the (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, lugnet.books, FTX)
 
  her majesty's new sloop! HMS Tempest has arrived!
 
well, with Orion being a rather ageing man of war, she sailed back to England to be refit. as a replacement, the Admiralty sent out the first of the newest class of sloop, HMS Tempest. (URL) her design is a vast improvement over the prior ships. she (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-04, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  LDraw.org Ad-Hoc Organizing Committee - Wrap-Up and Thank You
 
The LDraw.org Ad-Hoc Organizing Committee (4+1) would like to take the time to publicly wrap up its duties as the provisional authority for LDraw.org with a few words. First, a big thank-you to everyone who helped in the organizing process. We thank (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)  
 
  Steering Committee results
 
All: The winners of the LDraw Steering Committee Election are (in alphabetical order by last name): Kevin L. Clague Tim Courtney* Chris Dee Larry Pieniazek Orion Pobursky A total of 86 votes were cast. I did not cast a vote in this election. (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org) !! 
 
  Cathedral remembered
 
Hello happy builders, today I've posted digicam pics of my cathedral before demolition. Since September 2002 this MOC rested on my shelves, because I was so fond of it. Now I use the bricks for new mocs and thought it good to make enough remembrance (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  BrickFest participants for 2004
 
I am looking for a participant of BrickFest 2004. I want someone who is a minifig fan and has some promo and rare minifigs that they wish to display. Or even just a fan that wishes to display some figs. I want to donate a cabinet to this effort. I (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Theed Palace Chamber Preview
 
Check the preview of this latest MOC from our (URL) homepage.> Enthused by the response on the (URL) Theed Palace Hallway>, I've built a bigger piece of the palace. Here's a list of what's new from the chamber. While the hallway was built on a 32x32 (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  2nd Annual Midwest Lego Train Show ........call for participation........
 
2nd Annual Midwest Lego Train Show NILTC is pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2nd Annual Midwest Lego Train Show in Wheaton, IL December 4-5th. This show was proven to be a great success last year smashing all previous attendance (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)  
 
  Call for Group Train Layout at BrickFest™ 2004
 
Call for Group Train Layout at BrickFest™ 2004 Once again we would like to extend an invitation to all individuals, LEGO® train clubs or clubs that organize other displays with trains in them to set up a display at BrickFest™. For those of you who (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) ! 
 
  Got an AFOL record setting Lego MOC!?
 
Comming in the next MONTH, an "unofficial AFOL records site". I came up with this idea today. Basicaly I'm aiming for largest, and most catagories, i.e.: Most minifigs Largest castle Largest Caslte Army Tallest Minifig Building Tallest Tower ... the (...) (20 years ago, 14-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.general, FTX) ! 
 
  Less then 3 months till BrickFest
 
BrickFest, the largest AFOL event in North America, is three months away. Registration for the event opened over a week ago, with many people already registering and planning to attend the Fest. (URL) year marks the 5 anniversary of BrickFest. From (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.org, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.events) !! 
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Contest 4: Photos and Write-Up
 
The 4th annual Ultimate LEGO Vehicle Contest was held this past weekend. Photos and a write-up of the event are now online here: (URL) Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.events, lugnet.gaming) ! 
 
  Thai Food Restaurant
 
Allright.. here I go. This fun little ship was actually my wifes idea for a MOC. I was thinking something fifth element and she told me to do the flying thai restaurant. There should be more junk hanging from the canopy, but I don't have any (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)  
 
  CedarLUG Meeting Tonight
 
First of all I would like to say, "I am nervous to be posting". This is one of my first posts to LUGNET and I hope that I have done it correctly (If not I know I will be told :) ). Second, I placed lugnet.org in the "Request Followups to:" field (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.announce)
 
  Pneumatic Pick and Place Robot - Pictures
 
At last - pictures of my 10-step Pneumatic Pick and Place robot! (URL) More pictures (once moderated) at: (URL) robot uses 6 large and 2 small cylinders and 9 switches. The pneumatic circuit consists of a 3-stage flip-flop and an Exclusive-OR gate. (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX) !! 
 
  NEW Moc: Container Shuttle Craft CSC
 
Hello .spacers, you asked for the ship to transport those big containers? Here it is, the Container Shuttle Craft CSC. Its a civilian spacecraft primarly used by big mining companys in the outer rims. Its main purpose is to collect containers loaded (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  HoverRod: The Big Gulp
 
Full disclosure: Since I put the finishing touches on this ship a couple weeks before the Civilian MOC Contest was announced, it doesn't qualify as an official entry... The inspiration: I was watching an old favorite movie, Battle Beyond The Stars, (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  That wascally wabbit!
 
Hi all, Quick little MOC: (URL) A couple more pics, including an exploded view to see construction: (URL) I wasn't sure where to post this, so I'm going with castles and trains, because I could imagine bunnies hopping through the hillsides of either (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  MOC:Sword Tower
 
Here's a CCC compliant corner toward that I recently put together. (URL) deep links for those who can't wait. (URL) and let me know what you think. (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle)
 
  Top secret project - we need your help
 
All, Richard and I (mostly Richard, thanks Richard!) have been working on a new survey tool to get a better handle on the AFOL part desires. We have been working on a super top secret project – we’ll call it Project X - for many months now, and it’s (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.color, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  Newest member of the LCD Team
 
I have some good news to pass along – Jan Beyer, a LEGO colleague has joined the LEGO Community Development (LCD) Team to help me out. Jan will be working with the German community. Jan will report into me, but will be the main point of contact (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.announce, lugnet.lego.announce) ! 
 
  NGLTC club house at Discover Mills Mall this summer
 
Once again the North Georgia LEGO Train club (NGLTC) will have a summer “club house” at the Discover Mills Outlet Mall in Gwinnett county Georgia. Like last year we will be occupying an empty store in the mall and filling it with our LEGO train (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)  
 
  mini-moc: wall unit with murphy bed
 
when i can, when i feel inspired, when i have just the right pieces, i really like to furnish the houses that i make. when i don't have time to make the house and i still want to build something, then i just build the furnishings. this wall unit (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  COLTC to display at Dennison, Ohio's TrainFest from July 30 - August 1, 2004
 
COLTC will have a 30 x 30 foot layout at the Dennison, Ohio Train Festival from July 30 - August 1, 2004. We are still working out the details of the layout, but we have been asked by the TranFest event co-ordinator to bring along Paul Janssen's 4+ (...) (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.oh) !! 
 
  A windmill and five more shops/houses
 
As I alluded to in other posts, I had a busy weekend. Built 6 new buildings. A Windmill (2 URLs) A unfurnished building with seperate upstairs apartment (2 URLs) And four other buildings, each with their own unique details (5 URLs) Enjoy, comment, (...) (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX) ! 
 
  NEW Moc: Space Container
 
Hallo .spacers, recently there was a discussion about space containers. Here's my contribution. A bit late, I know. (URL) PLMKWYT! (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  MichLUG to display at the Motor City Comic Con - Castle & Space - May 14-16
 
MichLUG has been invited to display at the Motor City Comic Con for a third time now. We will have a Moonbase layout with 10 regular sized modules and 4 super sized modules. Along with a monorail, many lading pads and ships galore there will be 75 (...) (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: Hyrnet YF-233
 
The Hyrnet YF-233 is an escort attack fighter. Designed for convoy duty, it has a long range and is incredibly maneuverable due to the twin engines being placed so far from the dorsal line of the ship. I had a lot of fun with this one. First off, (...) (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  New Moc: Cabin Hover Car
 
Hello .spacers, for your viewing pleasure, here's my new moc. It's the all new Messerschmidt Cabin Hover Car. Since Messerschmidt is a trademark of BMW since 3214, it's not surprising that it turned out a lot sportier than the original Cabin Roller (...) (20 years ago, 10-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Floating Heads : FHS-17
 
(URL) Have I said yet that I love the Floating Heads? Well I DO! Here is a sporty little thing that Dr. Op and his assistant, James, use to fly around the moonbase. You may notice it has no landing gear, but you should not be surprised. It floats (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Eastern Block Shuttle-Bus
 
(URL) My entry into the Civilian MOC contest. The Eastern Block Shuttle-Bus was originally developed by the Jr.Marshalate for military personnel purposes, but was quickly sold to the civilian Tranportation Subdirectorate. It's purpose is to move (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  New newsgroup lugnet.color
 
A new newsgroup/list lugnet.color has been created for the focused discussion LEGO colors. Cross-posting is OK, within reason, but please be careful to set the followup field to direct color discussions to lugnet.color -- especially rants, (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego) !! 
 
  Corellian "Corvette" in the Coruscant skyways
 
Here's a hovercar I made after thinking about the yellow hovercar Anakin used in SW Ep II. I liked the exposed engine, but wanted a closed cockpit & flared sides on the front of the hood like over the wheels on a Corvette, thus the name: (9 URLs) (...) (20 years ago, 9-May-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 


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