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  Minifig-scale Motorcycle
 
Hey legohaulics! Here is a MOC of mine, a bike scaled well to a minifig. Motorcycles are one of the harder things to build in legos, and I think I captured it fairly well. The chopper does seat a minifig, and has a fair amount of chrome, and plenty (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Best Plastic Product ever...
 
The marketing people for the Plastics Design and Moulding '05 Conference in Telford, UK have come up with a great way of getting some publicity. They have carried out some market research to find the best plastic product of all time. No prizes for (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  Joe Vig meets Far Side
 
For my first Joe Vig vignette, we take a trip to the Far Side. You may remember the Far Side cartoon where the spiders have a web across a playground slide and one of them is saying "If this works, we'll eat like kings." (URL) Incidentally, this is (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.sk.sas, FTX) ! 
 
  My Joe Vig Vignettes
 
Hey all, (URL) At last, I've gotten my Joe Vig vignettes onto my site. Three of them you've seen before, but one, "Deep Trouble", is new. (URL) Enjoy! -- Nathan Wells (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  B.I. Joe: Cobra Stinger and A.S.P.
 
Hey...does my ASP look fat in these evil fatigues? (2 URLs) Suggestions welcome, as always, Cheers, -Gil (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, FTX)
 
  A Plethora of Vignettes
 
Where to begin? Well, here are 5 new vignettes: (URL) Vig Newton> (URL) Pothole Repair Crew> (URL) Egghead> (URL) Pirate Party> (URL) Up or Down> And, here are 4 new 'Joe Vig' vignettes: (URL) Shark Tank> (URL) Snake Charmer> (URL) Joe meets (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  [rtlToronto] rtlToronto Train Show April 24th, 2005
 
Hi folks, Come visit rtlToronto at this upcoming spring train show: Toronto Toy, Train and Doll Collector Show International Center, Mississauga April 24th, 2005 10:00AM-4:00PM On display will be a new expanded layout featuring the likes of Derek (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce)
 
  Pole Vault
 
Hey all, Another new vig: (URL) Vault> (URL) Bruce (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)  
 
  LeVig entry: Doctor Who
 
My entry for the lugnet.people.teens LeVig contest: (URL) Who> (URL) These images are also on (URL) Bruce (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.people.teens, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  New Moc: Tractor 4404
 
Hello out there, here's a little tractor I built out of the 4404 parts only. (2 URLs) Mocpage: (URL) The picture quality is not very good, I know. Nevertheless, enjoy! PLMKWYT! Daniel (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Napoleon Dynamite vignettes
 
At the March IndyLUG meeting that I attended, we watched the hilarious movie Napoleon Dynamite. A few of us were inspired to build vignettes from scenes in the movie. I will admit firstly that if you have not seen the movie Napoleon Dynamite, then (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  New MOC: Wasteland Rover
 
(URL) Enjoy! Soren (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Some thoughts on painting transparent Lego elements
 
Some thoughts on painting transparent Lego elements ---...--- Norbert Black, April 2005 Prompted by the very generous credit Deborah Higdon-Leblond recently gave me in the write-up of her wonderful Italian Villa MOC, (URL) I thought I would share a (...) (19 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.parts.mod) !! 
 
  Some castle-related minifigs, and a method to make custom banners
 
Hello everyone I thought I would spotlight a few castle-related custom minifigures of mine that were recently put up on Brickshelf. These are very old MOCs, dating back at least a decade, but they've only recently had their pictures taken. I've (...) (19 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom) !! 
 
  new moc: italian villa with aquarium pool
 
another hillside moc in the italian countryside, this villa represents building through the ages. the varied roof lines *might* bring to mind various outbuildings that were brought together under one roof, so to speak. this roof design was inspired (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !! 
 
  Audi RSQ Concept Car
 
Hey legohaulics! Here is one of my latest MOCs, the Audi RSQ. This supercar was revealed for the movie I, Robot. Technically a concept car, but was actually built by Audi for the movie. MOCpages thread is: (URL) Brickshelf thread is (URL) Enjoy, and (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Riverdance Vignette
 
Here's a bit of 'armless fun. (URL) Enjoy and PLMKWYT Peace and step dancing, Professor Whateverly (URL) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.sk.sas, lugnet.fun, FTX) ! 
 
  BimPCast #2 is in Production
 
I have started production of the second BimPCast. My goal is to have this next broadcast available early next week. I am presently working on my outline (show notes). The following items will be discussed on the next show: News: LEGO Sells LEGOLAND (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp, FTX)  
 
  New guy in town!
 
Hi All, With James' permission (he's away form a PC for the next few days)... James and Amy Mathis is pround to announce the healthy birth of their son Liam James Mathis! He was born yesterday (Thrusday April 7th), 5lbs-13oz (~2.6kg), 19.25" (~49cm) (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)  
 
  New Moc: Super Spartan
 
(URL) (Click for gallery) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  US and Canada S@H Specials, Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2005
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) Star Wars 4480 Jabba's Palace 29.99 15.00 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina 29.99 15.00 Duplo 2738 Duplo Trian (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  I just keep churning them out...
 
(2 URLs) Please let me know what you think! -- Nathan Wells (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Troops deployed! (Re: Imperial Transport Base)
 
(2 URLs) Troops deployed!> Don't forget to scroll down... AC (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  New Galactic Inquisition Mech.
 
Hello all. I just got around to posting a worm-geared mech I built for the Galactic Inquisition. There was an unfortunate disaster before I managed to take most of the pics, and now his leg joints don't work so well. Anyways, lots of worm gears and (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !! 
 
  Minifigs are bad drivers.
 
(2 URLs) Please let me know what you think! -- Nathan Wells (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Polar Bear Vignette Cube
 
Whateverly Labs is pleased to announce a new 3-D imaging technology, which enables us to see the hitherto unseen. We have applied it to the classic 'Polar Bear in a Snowstorm' image. Coincidentally, such an image was (URL) recently presented here.> (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.sk.sas, lugnet.fun, FTX) ! 
 
  RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor (Passaic Class)
 
My new ship the product of months of lego work was at all-TexLUG meeting 4/3, in San Antonio. (URL) The RTN is proud to announce the RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor. Modeled on the Passaic Class Monitors. (URL) gallery at: (URL) enjoy (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, lugnet.loc.us.tx, FTX) ! 
 
  micro Fire pumper
 
made from designer set 4100: (URL) enjoy! Jeff (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  New MOC: Multi-Terrain Analyzer ACR-10
 
I finished this two weeks ago and finally got around to taking and editing all the photos. Glad it's finally done: (URL) I originally made the wheel/suspension setup last spring, but didn't get around to working on the body until this past winter. (...) (20 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !! 
 
  Blade Runner Police Spinner: version 2
 
(URL) I recently decided to rebuild my Spinner and was commissioned to build a copy. Please click on the picture above to see the completed MOC. Thanks for looking and please tell me what you think! (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) [ z e m i d o t n e t ]> :: (...) (20 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  The Brick Testament: Judge Deborah
 
(URL) The Brick Testament> continues its illustration of the Biblical book of (URL) with the story of Israel's only female judge, Deborah: (2 URLs) of the Canaanites> (NOTE: For anyone unfamiliar with The Brick Testament or the Bible, please take (...) (20 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) ! 
 
  Car Mocs
 
Here are a couple of car mocs. (URL) be uploading some more later that I did as well as some from my 6 yr old son Benjamin. Enjoy, Mark (20 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town)
 
  Macaroni Brick Patterns
 
I was messing around with some (URL) macaroni bricks> the other night and made a cool pattern, but I didn't have enough bricks to fully flesh it out, so I fired up ldraw. Once I had the first pattern, I couldn't help but try my hand at a few more: (...) (20 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  The Fifth Conspiracy - Prisoner Facility Doc 5
 
After a long absence, the Fifth Conspiracy returns with an Erotic Showing at Doc 5. A little diorama with mech action! As always, comments welcome! (URL) (20 years ago, 3-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Re: Imperial Transport Base
 
(URL) Landing cleared!> Be sure to scroll down... (URL) AC (20 years ago, 2-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Autumn
 
Hi all, No figs getting blown up, crashing cars, or getting eaten by sharks here, just a nice peaceful (URL) in the forest>: (URL) This began as a study in tree design. I don't know of other plate-built trees using 1xn plates like this. It was (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  Database integration with LEGO
 
For the past few months, we've been working with LEGO on a very special project. I'm happy to announce today, that it's ready to go live. Very soon, the Peeron database will be linked directly to LEGO's internal inventory database. This means that (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.inv) !! 
 
  New MOC second try
 
Hidey ho everybody, So, some of you may have glanced at this (URL) and this (URL) my first attempts at creating chicken walker style mecha. (Believe it or not, I was not consciously aware of 4789 Aquatic mech when I built the yellow one, though I (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
 
  Japanese Restaurant and Home
 
(URL) A restaurant and home somewhere in a back street in Japan influenced by watching too many Japanese television shows like 'Soko Ga Shiritai', 'Next Stop Discovery' and 'Sushi! Donburi! Ramen!'. I wanted to create a set that could truly be (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  A Joe Vig vignette by lemon_squeezer2
 
Hey all, lemon squeezer2 is a frequent poster on Classic-Castle.com, and today he announced this very cool Joe Vig MOC: (2 URLs) -- Nathan Wells (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  New MOC - Class 08 Shunter with on-board uncoupling device
 
Here is my latest MOC, a class BR class 08 shunter (nickname = 'Gronk') in BR grey livery based on prototype 08 460. (URL) course shunting is useless without being able to uncouple and couple at will. The model therefore includes an in-built (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk) !! 
 
  New MOC: _______
 
Somewhat in response to (URL) this>, (and the surrounding discussion) I present my latest MOC: (URL) Beautifully photographed for your viewing pleasure. Post mod folder: (URL) Enjoy, Legoswami (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.fun, lugnet.fun.holiday, FTX) ! 
 
  Oldies Racer mini
 
Inspired by: (URL) In the thumbnail, the apparently 'smaller' macaroni piece (ingeneous, huh?) cars gave me a flash inspiration to Mlcad & render this (thanks to shinyafujita): (URL) the angled tile is supposed to be one of the new 1x1x2/3 slopes (...) (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Bulls Palace (Exterior)
 
(3 URLs) Click this for more pics...> AC (20 years ago, 31-Mar-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Today's offer from JJ's furniture store: a rocking chair
 
Hello! Actually two rocking chairs. The first version was this one: (URL) me, I'm a link!>> At Erpelmutz' suggestion (a fellow German AFOL) I changed the backrest like this, and I like the look better: (URL) me, I'm a link!>> Unfortunately the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.western, FTX) !! 
 
  US and Canada S@H Specials, Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2005
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) Spiderman II 4853 Spiderman Street Chase 9.99 5.00 Keychains 3953 Santa Keychain 2.99 1.50 KC668 Ghost (...) (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  Professor Unwelcome :: Episode 2
 
Hello. I made another comic. (URL) Click the picture, stupid. That is all. ~Kevoh (20 years ago, 30-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  The Ninjin C-FA Fighter
 
Happy (post) Easter! Well, after Mark Sandlin's Nesquick Bunny Hopcraft a few year's ago. Now comes the Mad Bunniez Ninjin C-FA figther!! The Mad Bunniez commander, Capt. N-Quik (URL) design, and well armed, 2 front facing julienne rapid fire (...) (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.sealug) !! 
 
  The Thunderdome
 
"Two men enter, one man leaves" in the (URL) Thunderdome>! (URL) A double-vig sized tribute to the movie 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'. We don't need another hero... "Big Daddy" Nelson (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  3 More Vignettes (with one Joe Vig)
 
Here are a couple of new (and hopefully original) vignettes: (URL) Earthquake> (2 URLs) Tar Pit> (URL) and a new Joe Vig... (URL) Joe Meets Vader> (URL) "There will be no escaping this time, Joe!" "Big Daddy" Nelson (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, FTX) ! 
 
  Imperial Transport Base
 
(3 URLs) Click this for more pics...> AC (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  GBC 6 - the obsession continues...
 
Well, a week ago I finally made it down to a GBC assembly in central Indiana. For those who think the GBC videos are wonderful, I can now state from experience they are nothing compared to actually being there! Steve has already posted some (...) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce)  
 
  7 Vignettes, some even starring Joe Vig
 
I just had to try building vignettes. And I must say, it is a lot of fun. Abduction: A gentle stroll through the city, and suddenly E.T. invites you to coffee, or whatever they drink. (URL) for months on an island, then a crate appears in the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette)  
 
  Bricks for Brains takes "The Science of Bridges" to COSI Toledo
 
March 1, 2005. Toledo, Ohio, USA. Duane Collicott of Bricks for Brains presented his "The Science of Bridges" exhibit at COSI Toledo, a children's science museum in Toledo, Ohio, during the weekend of February 25-27 as part of the museum's "Zoom (...) (20 years ago, 28-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
 
  New MOC: Prototype Class 14 Diesel Loco with BBB Wheels
 
Here's a new train MOC, a prototype Class 14 diesel loco. (URL) It uses BBB wheels and is articulated to get round the curves. It uses 2 technic gearmotors for power, so it has an electric feed from an adjacent vehicle with a train motor (not yet (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  World Trade Center Revisited
 
This is version 2 of my WTC microfig model that I rebuilt in November 2003. As with all my previous micro skyscraper "rebuilds", the emphasis has been on improving and expanding the levels of details - particularly at street level. This proved to be (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.us.ny, FTX) !! 
 
  New MOC: RedTail air-racer
 
Hi, Had some time off this week and decided to slap this one together. It is heavily inspired by the GeeBee air-racer of the 30's and a fish I ate the other day. While the overall shape is not terribly aerodynamic, with the straight wings and all, I (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Good bye for now and special thanks
 
Hi, This will probably be my last post for a while, because in a week I'll be moving to LEGO Denmark to help developing things for next year. I hope to design a great model in return for all your supporting and helping comments for the past few (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.people, FTX) !! 
 
  My latest venture into trains: 4-6-4 Locomotive
 
I'm rather proud of this creation. I worked very hard to make the locomotive look as cool as possible. Many thanks to Shaun Sullivan, whose designs were my inspiration. (2 URLs) Enjoy!> Adrian (URL) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
 
  Announcing MINDSTORMS Robotic Sumo contest hosted by Competitive MINDSTORMS and TexLUG!
 
Hello to all Lego fans! Get your Lego bricks ready for some serious Lego action — the TexLUG Lego Users Group is hosting a Lego MindStorms robotic sumo event in conjunction with David J. Perdue (that’s me!), author of “Competitive MINDSTORMS: A (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.robotics) ! 
 
  [WARNING: OBJECTIONABLE CONTENT] New MOC: The Shpleem's Night Out
 
(URL) The Shpleem's Night Out> Nothing you can't see on network TV, but if you're the type who thinks Bugs Bunny really needs to wear pants, don't click through to the MOC. You have been warned. Soren (preparing for a temp-ban anyway) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !! 
 
  New MOC: Celtic Cottage
 
(2 URLs) Please let me know what you think! -- Nathan Wells (20 years ago, 25-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  Another scale 1:13 model website
 
Have you seen these? At some of the pictures it's like I'm watching to my own models but the Menck and Liebherr bull dozer are great models. Nice to see another large scale modeller. (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  A whole plethora of Castle MOCs...
 
Hi all, I built most of these ages ago but never got round to posting them (sorry) so here is a quick selection: A Forestmen Lair: (URL) A Tournament Supply Co. using the new 'teeth' pieces: (URL) Another lair, but this time for those crafty Wolf (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Eastern Block - FLAME
 
What do you get when you mix the need for EB ground based troops, a liter of vodka, and viewing too many of Keith Goldmans MOC Pages? Besides the (URL) failed hover tank>, you get the Fast Land Attack Mobile Enforcer mech. (URL) And this baby has (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) ! 
 
  Annual fair at Steinford
 
My little town (called "Steinford") is growing. The annual fair is in the town. Last weeks I built some little Mocs for this fair. And here they are: Swing boat: (2 URLs) Sweets from the market stand: (URL) Organs: (2 URLs) Ice: (URL) What is this (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  The first BimPCast (BimP PodCast) is now available!
 
Folks, I am proud to present the first ever PodCast devoted to our favorite building bricks. You can listen to the first show and learn more about the BimPCast at: (URL) you can use your favorite PodCasting software and subscribe to: (URL) it is (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp)  
 
  Bulls Palace (Interior)
 
The Bulls build a palace to commemorate their recent conquests. An MOC previously used in a SW theme was modified to conform to Castle while still keeping the main structural design intact. (2 URLs) AC (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Imperial Transport WIP
 
It started out with the (URL) Bike rack> and has developed into a full-blown transport. (3 URLs) AC (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Stop and Smell the Flowers
 
(URL) take time," says Joe Vig, "to stop and smell the flowers."> (URL) Bruce (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  Chicago House of Bricks Online Registration
 
I'm very happy to announce that registration for (URL) House of Bricks> at (URL) To Be CONtinued 4: The Musical> is now online. Prices and information for registration can be accessed via the (URL) Box Office link> on the side bar for the event. (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.events.houseofbricks, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Mar 23 - 29, 2005
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) 4Juniors/Jack Stone/Max Creator 4860 Doc Ock's Cafe Attack $29.99 $15.00 Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore 3588 (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  MOC: WAP-5 Class
 
Indian Railways WAP-5 Class (ABB-Adtranz design): (URL) (Click for gallery, post mod) Real world images: (URL) Sloppy job on the red stripes. Cut the stripe stickers that go around the slope bricks freehand. I also should have raised the top one by (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.in, FTX) ! 
 
  BimP Updates (22 March 2005)
 
Building brick news is coming in fast an furious and we are already starting to see quite a few subscribers to our RSS feed. Thanks to those of you who might be LUGNET devotees! I'd love to hear from you and see what features you would like to see (...) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp)  
 
  Eastern Block - DUCK
 
(URL) The DUCK (Dynamic Utlity Civilian Kraft) is the latest in personal conveyance from the Kosmos Directorate. The DUCK is a small unarmed one comrade ship that is atmosphere capable. The usual locations: (URL) Mocpages> and (URL) Brickshelf> My (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Nice Day for a Stroll
 
(URL) a nice day for a stroll," thought Joe Vig.> (URL) Bruce (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
 
  MOC - It's a slice of the Pirate's Life for Me! (A Pirate Vignette!!)
 
It's a slice of the Pirate's Life for Me! A Pirate Vignette!! On an 8 x 8 base! (URL) the gallery at: (URL) A MOC by Kurt Baty enjoy (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, FTX) ! 
 
  Doraemon (ProjectD)
 
(2 URLs) Doraemon - he is one of the most famous ANIME character in Japan. He is a cat-type robot and he comes from the future - 22th century. Cat? Why he doesn't have ears? He was bitten his ears by a mouse! He has a pouch on his tummy which can (...) (20 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build, FTX) !! 
 
  awakened from deep hypersleep I have returned with new MOCs
 
I have been away from Lugnet for quite a while but continued to build. Check out some cool space stuff... First up is the Ice Planet 2002 moonbase Gas Extraction and Storage Facility (URL) Started as an L corridor to go between two other moonbases (...) (20 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space) !! 
 
  New MOC: Celtic Longhouse
 
(2 URLs) Please let me know what you think! -- Nathan Wells (20 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Star Wars and Moby commisioned illustrations from back in 2002
 
Don't know why it's taken me so long to post these, but anyhow back in 2002 I was commisioned to do a couple of LEGO illustrations, one for SPIN magazine, one for Mojo magazine. Here they are for the first time online: (URL) This one was to (...) (20 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, FTX) ! 
 
  How to do Long Wheelbase 4-Wheel Wagons with Turning Wheels
 
I have some long wheelbase wagons (8x32) with four wheels, which turn on the curves. Here's a new pic of how it's done: (URL) This is the wagon the right way up: (URL) On the lower wagon in the underside picture, which goes last in the train, the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  New MOCs: Three MB Modules and a Small Craft
 
I've added a new MOC every day for the last four days: Tuesday, the Longdrop: (URL) Wednesday, Kap King (Moonbase Module): (URL) Thursday, Retail Container (Moonbase Module): (URL) Friday, Classic Monorail Terminal (Moonbase Module): (URL) With a (...) (20 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  Michiana-LTC to Display at ST. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet - Sunday, March 20th, 2005
 
To All, The Michiana LEGO Train Club is pleased to display a 10'x15' display at the upcoming St. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet on Sunday, March 20th, 2005. Event Details: Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:00AM - 3:00PM EST Address: South Bend Elks (...) (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.sbd) !! 
 
  I'm not Japanese. Really.
 
(URL) (Click for gallery.) Enjoy! Soren (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  The Brick Testament: Ehud and Shamgar / book signing tomorrow
 
(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with two new stories providing an illustrated account of the second and third of Israel's (URL) judges>, Ehud and Shamgar: (2 URLs) Moabites Killed> (2 URLs) Philistines Killed> (NOTE: For (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, FTX) ! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Mar 16 - 22, 2005
 
(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) Inventor Set 4095 Record and Play 49.99 25.00 Duplo 5504 LEGO Duplo Airplane 9.99 5.00 Seasonal 4924 (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  18 March 05 - International Day for LEGO Enthusiasts
 
Greetings, Earth-Mortals! Once again this year, I've declared 18th March to be the International Day for LEGO Enthusiasts - IDLE time! Please build responsibly, and call for a ride to a friend's toybox if needed. Thanks! Peace and Long Life, (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.announce, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)  
 
  Introducing.... Joe Vig !!!
 
Meet Joe Vig... (URL) Who is Joe Vig? He is the unluckiest and most oblivious minifig ever created. Joe has no clue of what’s going on in the area just around him! He is also electro-magnet for bad luck, and never quite seems to know what’s about to (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  If I were a Minifig....... (Kitchen, dining, rec & gym)
 
If I were a Minifig this would be the rest of my pad. (4 URLs) Once again there all a little to big for system minifigs but I guess thats the cost of a little detail. I'm really happy with the rec room. (Anyone want a drink) I think the pool table (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  O-Train
 
(URL) All aboard the (URL)! Built for ParLUGment's Winterlude 2005 train layout, the O-Train is a light passenger train that runs a commuter route through Ottawa. According to the (URL) website> it is a Bombardier Talent BR643 DMU. I'm sure someone (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX) !! 
 
  BimP Updates (15 March 2005)
 
Think of it as BimP: Reloaded. I know, I know, how many times are you going to reload? That's the great thing about a not for profit hobby...I can reload as many times as I like! :) Check out the new BimP at: (URL) new? Can you say podCAST? I am (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp) ! 
 
  Star Wars Celberation III ISP build
 
OK, It's official. I am organinzing a team for the Star Wars Celebration III April 21-24th in Indianapolis, IN. I have confirmed with the coordinator they still need teams! Contact me white_volg@yahoo.com to join! Let's Rock it! (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)  
 
  2005 LDraw.org Steering Committee Election Results
 
The winners of the 2005 LDraw Steering Committee Election are (in alphabetical order by last name): Steve Bliss Kevin L. Clague Tim Courtney Chris Dee Orion Pobursky Congratulations to the new LDraw Steering Committee members! -The 2004 LDraw.org (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) ! 
 
  Police Station
 
Hello everyone, I built (URL) this> police station inspired by sets 7035(URL) and 4513(URL) I'll be uploading more pics later this week to show the door opening and the stair inside. For now, you can have a look at the Station, which will obviously (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Central Florida Brick Day...
 
Florida LEGO Fans, I declare Saturday, March 19th, Central Florida Brick Day! The day starts at the Plant City Train Show in Plant City, Florida with a display by the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club and then the fun moves to the newly remodeled LEGO (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam)
 
  3 Mocs and Goodbye
 
If you haven't been following (URL) and (URL) CSF>, then here's my big news: I'm leaving. Two years I'll be away from home in the fabulously dusty and tornadoey state of Oklahoma working as a missionary for my church. You can read more about this (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, FTX) ! 
 
  Black Diamond
 
Hi all, Are you brave enough to try the (URL) Black Diamond> slopes? (2 URLs) BTW, I've also added an index page to my site that links to (URL) all of my vignettes> that are spread throughout various parts of my site. Bruce (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !! 
 
  The Fighting Iron-Top Monsoon
 
Well it’s my lunch break so it thought I would introduce my Sunday afternoon project the Fighting Iron-top Monsoon : (URL) I know this strays fairly far into the realm of phantasy. Move the thread if it's wandering out of place. Please critique for (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  One eyed, one horned, flyin' PPE...
 
Hi Well, after the new X-pods came out and combined with the selection at Pick-A-Brick at the local store, I've been thinking of what to do with all the various dark purple, Light Purple, Purple, Dark Magenta family of bricks available. (Well - (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.town) !! 


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