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  SCLTC FRRD 2005 Photos
 
Thomas has posted the first 127 photos of the May 7-8 SCLTC show at Fullerton Railroad Days at (URL). Here's some samples. (4 URLs) If you missed the chance to see the show in person, good news! The entire show, plus more, will also be at the 2005 (...) (19 years ago, 11-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  House of Bricks Report
 
(URL) Chicago House of Bricks was a blast! Thank you to everyone who participated. In particular I want to thank (URL) Jason Spears> for acting as co-coordinator and going out of his way to make sure the display was mind-blowing. Also, a big thanks (...) (19 years ago, 10-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.houseofbricks, FTX) !! 
 
  The Brick Testament: Abimelech, King of Israel
 
(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been expanded today with three new stories from the Biblical book of (URL) Judges>, relating the tale of Israel's first king, Abimelech: (2 URLs) Sons Slaughtered> (2 URLs) at Shechem> (2 URLs) Not Killed By a (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !! 
 
  LUGNET Site Administration
 
All, Last week I flew to Boston to talk with Todd Lehman about LUGNET's status and events leading to it. I was brought up to speed by both Todd and Matthew Miller. Briefly, I'll relate some history. The Transition Team's work toward a community-run (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Call for Group Train/Town Layout at BrickFest™ 2005
 
Call for Group Train/Town Layout at BrickFest™ 2005 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™ 2005. For those of (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  Stuttgart Tram in 6-wide
 
Hi train and tram folks, I havn't finished the advertising stickers jet but I wanted to take some pics of my first 6-wide Train MOC ever: The old Stuttgart Tram "Linie 15" The original is narrow gage so it was a bit complicated to hide a normal 9 V (...) (19 years ago, 9-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Professor Unwelcome: Episode 3
 
Hello I made another comic. (URL) Click the picture, silly. That is all. ~Kevoh (19 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  BrickNebula Episode 3 Podcast: BSG and video games
 
I am pleased to announce the (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) 3: BSG and Star Wars videogame> In our latest podcast, Mike C. & I talk about the new Battle Star Galactica... and LEGO. We talk a little bit about Sci-Fi that has shaped our views and (...) (19 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)  
 
  8 Wide LEGO Thomas! (pics)
 
Well, my prayers have been finally answered (sorta:-) I had gotten into the habit of firing off an email to Brad Justus every 6 months or so when he was still heading up LEGO Direct begging for TLG to get a license for producing Thomas the Tank (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, FTX) !! 
 
  Warhammer IIIA
 
(URL) I had a good time with the Kogeru construction that I went ahead and did it again, but this time with a more Mechwarrior feel. In fact, I had the image of the good old Warhammer in mind. I figured this was a good homage to that mech. Should be (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  BrickFest 2005 - Micro and Vig Contests
 
Hello all... Last year I had the pleasure of being the Micro Display Coordinator for BrickFest and this year I will be continuing that role. We have BIG plans for Micro this year! From a few sneak preview pics I have had the pleasure of viewing, I (...) (19 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) !! 
 
  LEGOfan 2.0 - Google - and forums
 
Hello fellow LUGNETers. As a lot of you have seen, the LEGO Fan Organizing Team launched the new LEGOfan.org site on Monday morning. We've seen a boost in the traffic, and are already coming up first in a Google search for "LEGO community". (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  SCLTC at Fullerton this weekend
 
Hello- The Southern California LEGO Train Club (<www.scltc.org>) returns to Fullerton Railroad Days ((URL)) this weekend for the fourth consecutive year. You and your friends and family are invited. Price - Free! Date - Saturday May 7, 2005 and (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  New MOC - Giant cable-stayed bridge
 
Greetings. This is a scale model of the Maumee River Crossing bridge, a cable-stayed bridge currently under construction in Toledo, Ohio, USA. In this picture it is only 70 percent complete (14 of 20 cables), and measures 9.5 feet long (2.9 meters). (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  New MOC: L-Siren
 
(URL) (Click for gallery) Enjoy! Soren (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  MOC: Spaceport Moonbase
 
(URL) Hey everybody! This is my shiny new moonbase primer, the Spaceport. Its made of LEGO® brand products. The ship in the landing area is the (URL) Spiked Fist.> Have a look-see (URL) here> if you'd like to see more of the small craft on the (...) (19 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.events.houseofbricks, FTX) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, May 4 - 10, 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 4657 Fire Squad HQ $39.99 $20.00 4860 Doc Ock's Cafe Attack $29.99 (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)  
 
  BI Portal rewrite - ColdFusion developers needed
 
After nearly two years of not touching the code running the (URL) Building Instructions Portal>, I'd like to do a complete overhaul of the functionality. The original code was written back when I was much more of a ColdFusion programming novice than (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.inst, lugnet.announce.biportal, FTX)  
 
  Bricks for Brains at House of Bricks
 
Greetings, all. As "Bricks for Brains" I present educational, hands-on LEGO(r) building exhibits at schools, museums, and special events. I will be attending Chicago House of Bricks this weekend, where I will display my two scale models (a bridge (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.events.houseofbricks, lugnet.edu, lugnet.announce)  
 
  TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 5/8
 
Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday. (And yes, it *is* on Mother's Day. Show your Mom you love her by getting out of the house for a couple hours!) Particulars are below. If you have a creation to show, bring it. We (...) (19 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
 
  SWATBot
 
Little bot, big gun: (2 URLs) SWATBot> (2 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  BrickFest™ Registration now online
 
BrickFest™ Registration is now available via the website. BrickFest 2005 August 12-14th Washington, DC (URL) first step is to set up your Account. Or you may have one already from last year. The account allows access to resources as well as your (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Rama, a tiny Killough platform
 
(URL) Inspired by the work of Leo Dorst and Markus Matern, I built this small (and simple) (URL) Killough platform>. Photos, videos, building instructions are (2 URLs) Philo> Member of (3 URLs) French Enthousiast LEGO User Group> (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.robotics, FTX)  
 
  Marvin the Paranoid Android
 
(URL) Also, I took a photo of the set up I did for the pictures of Marvin. Relatively simple, I think. (URL) Hosted on Flickr> -Lenny (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !! 
 
  BimPCast Update for 2 May 2005
 
Hey Brickheads! There is some exciting news concerning the BimPCast in my latest audio update. Be sure to visit the website and listen to the latest BimPCast for more information. I am not going to give the news away, you have to go listen. How's (...) (19 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp) ! 
 
  Melpomene
 
Melpomene is both the 100th model gallery on my site and my first SHIP over 100 studs. She is a passenger transport crewed by 9 women and adapted to their particular needs. She cruises the spacelanes, looking for pirates to bring to justice. (You've (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  LEGOFan.org 2.0 is now online!
 
As you've likely read by now, the LEGO Group has announced a new set - the TTX intermodal car. Head over to (URL) LEGO Fan> to see some exclusive pictures of the new set. When you arrive at the new LEGO Fan site, you'll notice something different. (...) (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.publish.html, FTX) !! 
 
  10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car Preview
 
LEGO has provided ILTCO with early pictures and set information for the new 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Cair. Vist (URL) for more details and pictures. Mike PS: LEGOFan is also previewing this set at: (URL) lugnet.trains (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.announce.iltco) !! 
 
  New MOC: Neue Prussian Destroyer
 
(URL) (Click the image) Yes Virginia, this one is microscale. Enjoy! Soren (19 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  BrickFest 2005 Event Kit
 
Hi all, The BrickFest Team, would like to invite all members of the AFOL community to submit model designs for consideration to be produced as the BrickFest 2005 event Kit! The BrickFest Event Kit is a small LEGO kit to commemorate BrickFest 2005. (...) (19 years ago, 1-May-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, FTX)  
 
  Collectible (starring Joe Vig)
 
My first MOC posted on Lugnet, "Collectible": (URL) WBR, Alexander Horoshilov (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Dual Hex small piston compressor
 
After some research, I proved to myself that small pneumatic pumps are best for motorized compressors (what a suprise, Dr. Soh was right ;^) For those who are unaware, Dr Soh, is a long time LEGO pneumatic entheusiast, who is particularly interested (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Three Toe Pneumatic Quadraped
 
This pneumatic quadraped can walk forward, backwards, and turn right or left. It is a followon to my original quadraped Quad242 ( (URL) ). The pneumatic circuitry of Three Toe Quad, is identical to that of Quad242. The thing that changed is the (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Inchworm 2 (neat and tidy)
 
I finally uploaded pictures of my second Inchworm. This is exactly the same geometry and circuitry as Inchworm ( (URL) ). It is just done with better color choices, and tidier pneumatic hoses. Inchworm walks by undulating its body. It has 7 segments (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Pneumatic hexapod omni-Directional 2
 
I uploaded some pictures of PhD 2, that some of you saw at BrickFest 2004. PhD2 is a neat and tidy version of its predecessor Hex-363. PhD2 can adjust the sweep direction of each of its legs, allowing to walk any of six directions (forward, forward (...) (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  A visit from Henry
 
Hi all, Henry is a travelling mascot of classic-castle.com. He's spent the last couple of weeks with me. (URL) Here's an account of his visit>. (URL) PLMKWYT, Bruce (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  Scenes from Los Angeles
 
Hi all, A massive update to my site. I'm pleased to present (URL) scenes from Los Angeles>. (7 URLs) PLMKWYT, Bruce (19 years ago, 30-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  Bulls Gardens
 
(URL) AC (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Peeron A9 Plugin
 
I'm pleased to announce that we've integrated Peeron's search with A9's search engine. You can now add a Peeron "column" to results from A9, showing you set, part and theme results. Try it out: (URL) always, suggestions and bug reports are welcome! (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.peeron, lugnet.inv, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Shrike
 
I've just recently started taking pictures and posting my Mocs. I have a few that go back as far as 5 years. Almost all of them are mecha or mecha related, but here is one that is definitely space. It was built around the time the Star Wars Imperial (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  Spider Tank
 
Here's a new MOC, it's a Spider Tank Mech: (5 URLs) brickshelf gallery> I'll do a MOCpage when the site's back up. This MOC was heavily inspired by (but not a faithful replica of) a spider tank featured in the anime Ghost in the Shell--Stand Alone (...) (19 years ago, 29-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Carlsbad Street Faire and new website
 
Hey everybody! Sorry I have been so quiet lately, but I have been pretty busy with the Lego thing! The business is really booming and getting a little crazy! I thought I would let everybody know that I will be appearing at the Carlsbad Village (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch) ! 
 
  FUGLI
 
This ship, the FUGLI, is dedicated to Lenny. I do invite every Lugnet forum reader and space builder here to check out (URL) and join. Everyone there is elitist, and you can be too! Our latest 13375 include a guy who's come over from BZPower to (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !! 
 
  Star Wars Weekend Tie Fighter
 
Here is a picture of my nearly-completed Tie Fighter MOC I am building for the Legoland California Star Wars Weekend this coming Saturday-Sunday (April 30-May 1 2005). The wings are 15 inches tall making it slightly larger than miniland scale. I (...) (19 years ago, 28-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX) !! 
 
  Announcing the great Asteroid MOC Contest!
 
Hello all, in support of a new display we're going to try and get going at Brickfest this year, I am announcing a contest. The object? To build asteroid based MOCs! There will be two categories in this contest, small asteroid and large asteroid. The (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  US S@H Specials, Apr 27 - May 3, 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 4858 Doc Ock's Crime Spree $14.99 $ 7.50 Baby/Duplo/Primo/Explore (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  BrickNebula PodCast, Episode 2: British Invasion
 
Announcing (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 2: British Invasion> In our 2nd podcast, Dave & I talk about British Sci-Fi... and LEGO. We felt before the wave of Star Wars media hype, we'd do a podcast dedicated to release of the (...) (19 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)  
 
  Sikorsky S-42 flying boat
 
Hello again! I've finally posted photos of my Sikorsky S-42 flying boat model. To find the pics, search on "SikorskyS42." This 1934 seaplane was one of Pan Am's first oceangoing Clippers, and was used for survey flights from the US West Coast as far (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Minas Tirith scenes
 
Hi all, "So, Bruce, why haven't you updated your Lord of the Rings story in over a year?" "Well, I keep getting distracted by other things, but I have been building sections of Minas Tirith off and on." Well, I've been alluding to these for quite a (...) (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX) !! 
 
  Sweep Building
 
Hi folks, Here's a new building I designed for the rtlToronto/train6m layout: (2 URLs) I hope you like it! Calum (19 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !! 
 
  Indy AFOL Knights win ISD building tournament @ Celebration III
 
LEGO had a booth at Star Wars Celebration III this past weekend in Indianapolis. One of the activities that they had there was an Imperial Star Destroyer speed build tournament. Eight teams (4 Jedi, 4 Sith) of ten people each competed in a (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, FTX) ! 
 
  Ham - The Space Monkey
 
Presenting... (2 URLs) Brickshelf Gallery> Inspired by the character MOCs of Felix Greco, and a strong desire to build something other than a vignette, Space Monkey is my first large MOC in quite awhile. My goal was to make a figure with articulated (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !! 
 
  1/275 Scale Salamis Kai from Zeta Gundam
 
Started mid-2004 and not finished until hours before its debut at the National Air and Space Museum on April 16, I present to you my 1/275th scale Salamis Kai. An upgraded version of the original Salamis from the 0070s, this ship contains an added (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  The Schooner Bleusorcière
 
I’m on record as being not much of a fan of schooner rigs, but there have been several examples of nice schooners on .pirates (Kurt Baty’s recent Remember the Legamo springs to mind). And, well, even in 1805, time does march on. The old Montreuil, (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, FTX) !! 
 
  BimPCast 4 - 24 April 2005
 
The fourth show is now available at: (URL) BimPCast features: - Latest News - The LUGNET Report - PSP for the AFOL - Review of Bricklink - Featured MOC: Is it your creation? Enjoy and as always, keep on building! Steven (19 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp) ! 
 
  Hang around for Scooby-Doo's mosaic
 
(URL) I read Bob Kojima's post yesterday about (URL) Bricksaic>, so I decided to give mosaics a try! Within 4 hours of downloading his program, I had completed my first mosaic - a 48 x 64 stud portrait of Scooby-Doo. I know that my mosaic is far (...) (19 years ago, 24-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mosaic, FTX) !! 
 
  Micro Cement Truck
 
a microscale cement truck from set 4096 Micro Wheels: (2 URLs) folder> post-mod Jeff (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Boxy jeep
 
Here's a boxy 'beefy jeep' I made from set 4100 Maximum Wheels; in retrospect, it looks more like the Honda Element: (URL) & I experimented with photographic instructions: (4 URLs) folder> post-mod Jeff (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX)  
 
  House & car
 
I made these a while back; nothing fantastic, but i liked the hinged roof & compact form of the car: (3 URLs) folder> post mod Jeff (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Cottage
 
I made a fully furnished cottage with set4886 Buildings: (URL) & for the yard, a BBQ: (2 URLs) folder> post-mod Jeff (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)  
 
  The Shipyard is Back
 
I've added (URL) The Shipyard> to Zemi.net. The gallery submission process is now automated with many thanks to Bram Lambrecht. If you're new on the scene (since 2003 or so) the Shipyard is a website that lists all the largest LEGO minifig scale (...) (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  New Fighter & car MOCs
 
Fighter made from set 4098 High Flyers: (2 URLs) folder> post mod Car made from 4096 Micro Wheels: (URL) Jeff (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
 
  Micro-scale Aaerospace carrier & small ship
 
made from set 4882 Speed Wings: (2 URLs) post mod Jeff (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX)  
 
  Theed Hangar Prototype
 
(3 URLs) Click this for more pics...> AC (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Coming in October: NWBrickCon 2005
 
NWBrickCon 2005, a convention in the Pacific Northwest for Adult Fans of Lego, will take place October 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2005, in Seattle. All AFOLs are invited. This will be the fourth annual NWBrickCon. Planned highlights include: * MOCs * public (...) (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.viclug) !! 
 
  BrickFest 2005 Event-Graphic
 
The BrickFest™ Team invites the designers and artists of the AFOL community to submit graphic ideas/artwork for the Official BrickFest 2005 Event Graphic, which will commemorate the 6th Anniversary of BrickFest in Washington, DC. The graphic will be (...) (19 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.general) !! 
 
  Bricksaic 0.1.5 released
 
Just a quick note to let you know that a Bricksaic 0.1.5 has just been released. some of the most notable new features include: - contrast and brightness controls - part total on the map - map can now be printed or saved you can grab it here: (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  Harbor crane / horse and cart
 
Hi friends, here are two new mocs for my little town. The first one is an old harbour crane. The real crane is located in Würzburg, Germany. (6 URLs) And here is a historic picture of the original: (URL) The second one ist an horse and cart for (...) (19 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  The Brick Testament: Gideon!
 
(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with seven new stories from the Biblical book of (URL) Judges> telling the story of Israel's fifth judge, Gideon: (2 URLs) Uses Midianites to Oppress Israel> (2 URLs) Demands a Sign> (2 URLs) (...) (19 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !! 
 
  BimPCast 3 - 20 April 2005
 
Is now available. You can download the latest show and/or learn how to subscribe to the podcast by visiting our website: (URL) third show is in yet another format. This show takes a more casual approach with less production and more of me just (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp) ! 
 
  Tonari No Totoro. (My Neighbor Totoro)
 
Hello! I waited to post once I finally completed the MOC. Been working on probably my last big grey MOC. Presenting Totoro! Background: This is a peice based upon the character from a Hayao Miazaki animation from the 1988 Movie. There is a scene (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug) !! 
 
  Atlantic Salmon Fly
 
Hey Folks, Not all my time is used building Lego MOCs, but from a past career I also did a lot with Fly Fishing. So the combination of both hobbies! (URL) think a lot of Atlantic and East coasters will know or be somewhat familiar with this kind of (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.org.us.sealug)  
 
  US and Canada S@H Specials, Apr 20 - Apr 26, 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) NOTE: Phone specials are now available on a recording! You don't have to wait for anyone to post them! (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
 
  My First Real Dive Into The World Of Mech-Dom: The KOP Trooper
 
Greetings, mechers!* I would like to present my latest creation: the KOP (Keeper Of the Peace) Trooper. It's not my first mech or mecha, but it's the first one I actually came away from feeling really pleased about. Usually I'm a castle-builder, but (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  First LEGO League Championships and FLL World Festival in Atlanta, GA April 21-23, 2005
 
The FIRST LEGO League Championships will be from April 21-23, 2005, at the Georgia World Congress Center, located in Atlanta, GA. FIRST is thrilled to announce that it will host the FIRST LEGO League NO LIMITS World Festival in conjunction with the (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce)
 
  BimPCast 2 - 19 April 2005...
 
Is now available. You can download the latest show and/or learn how to subscribe to the podcast by visiting our website: (URL) this episode we cover some building brick news and present a full review of the LEGO: Star Wars video game for the (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.bimp)  
 
  DixieLUG and NGLTC at FFL on Saturday April 23, 2005
 
(URL) DixieLUG>, (URL) NGLTC>, and others will be displaying at the (URL) FIRST LEGO League> National Championship Event this Saturday at the (URL) Georgia World Congress Center> in (URL) Atlanta, GA>. We will be set up in the lobby/foyer area of (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, FTX)  
 
  Juan Valdez
 
My fiancee always wants me to join her in her morning coffee, but I'm not a coffee person, so I made her (URL) Valdez> to keep her company. :) (URL) Bruce (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX) ! 
 
  Exploring the Universe Display at the National Air and Space Museum, April 16th
 
Hi all, WAMALUG and NCLUG were asked to display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC for Universe Day, which fell on Saturday April 16th. Members from both WAMALUG and NCLUG brought in Moonbase modules, (URL) spacecraft (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.nc, FTX) ! 
 
  PurpleX: Space MOC with Construction Notes
 
(URL) Gallery after Moderation> (URL) Some details: PurpleX is my first space build in more than a year and it's creation is solely as a result of the (URL) Lego General Discussion Contest #3> over on (URL) BZPower>. For awhile now, I've been (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  NELUG Announcement
 
F O R E W O R D This is a lengthy email, but please take the time to read it as it covers a number of changes that will be occurring within NELUG in the immediate future. I N T R O D U C T I O N NELUG has certainly grown since it started in 1999. (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nelug) !! 
 
  Kogeru
 
(URL) PicLink will work when BS folder is moderated. A few deep links below. Ladies and gents, this is Kogeru. I'm afraid the mech doesn't picture that well, IMO, and so I'm afraid you're going to have to take my word for it that it looks better in (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  various space MOCs
 
After a day taking pictures its finally time to post the stuff. Excuse the volume of stuff here... Microfig moonbase under attack by Blacktron agents: (2 URLs) was based on (and incorrectly executed by a lapse of memory) Gary McIntire's microfig (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Omicron Civilian Space Liner
 
I figured it was time to start making some civilian ships to work into my space fleet and here is the first big one, a civilian space liner and another resident of the New Omicron Republic: (URL) bricklink folder: (URL) details: -faster than light (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  OSS Audrey
 
I finally got around to taking some pictures of a bunch of MOCs sitting on my shelves. The first is the OSS Audrey, a mid-size science cruiser serving the New Omicron Republic (my little Lego universe) (URL) Bricklink folder: (URL) details: -crew of (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space) !! 
 
  Fountain
 
(URL) AC (19 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Kenworth Truck MOC
 
Hey guys! Here is one of my favorite creations--the Kenworth Big Rig. It is about minifig scale. brickshelf.com/galle...gthumb.jpg Brickshelf thread is (URL) Enjoy, and please post anything you have to say! -Josh (19 years ago, 16-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
 
  Announcing BrickFest 2005
 
Hi All, There has been much anticipation about this summer's BrickFest and we are now happy to officially announce that BrickFest '05 is happening! It will be held at GMU (George Mason University) in Arlington, VA (just outside of Washington, DC) on (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  New Poll: Did you complete the TLC questionaire?
 
The suspense was killing me, so I thought I'd provide a way for us all to see if enough people had responded for Brickfest™ to collect the $2,000 promised by TLC. (URL) VOTE HERE> JOHN (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  2005 Mecha Pose Contest
 
We the curators of .mecha are hosting a mecha pose contest. Wassat? See it here: (URL) long and short of it is this: Take a mecha creation, new or old, and take a new pic of it. Most striking imaginative poses count. Categories are Large, Medium, (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.technic.bionicle) !! 
 
  Lego company survey now on LegoFan.org
 
The LEGO company would like to understand their consumers better and they need YOUR help! LEGOFan has been working very closely with the LEGO company recently to help develop and promote an online survey that helps them better understand their (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  MOC: Apollo 13, post-explosion
 
I posted this on .space this morning, but forgot to crosspost to .announce.moc. On April 13, 1970, an oxygen tank exploded on the Apollo 13 service module, which was on its way to the moon. The explosion blew the cover off the craft, stirred its (...) (19 years ago, 14-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  BrickNebula PodCast
 
Announcing (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 1: Star Wars & LEGO>. David Lukens & myself have been tossing around the idea of starting a space/LEGO podcast to help us launch the BrickNebula web-site. With the new Star Wars LEGO sets being (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)  
 
  Ferrari Enzo MOC
 
Here is a (close to) minifig scale Ferrari Enzo. It is quite cool, and my first MOC to reach 1000 views. (without being posted on lugnet) Only seats one minifig, but this is the configuration in races. Complete with scissor doors and air intake. (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Lego Paint?!?
 
An idea my wife and I came up with was to paint our son's room. Since I am obsessed with LEGO, we went to Home Depot with a handfull of bricks and got color matched paint. (URL) would have liked to use more orange, as it is solely an accent color (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  New MOC: U like Duplo?
 
My son just turned two, and he owns more Duplo than he knows what to do with. As a result, I decided to build a life-sized model of him. The model itself is super heavy (yes, heavier than him!). Check it out at Brickshelf! (URL) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)  
 
  Marching band
 
Hi friends, another little Moc for my town: a marching band with drums and pipes and..... (4 URLs) I hope, you know this kind of "band" in USA too. Here is the link to my homepage at 1000steine: (URL) Andreas (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  House-Moc II
 
I promised you to present my next buildings as soon as they are finished. Here is my next big house-Moc. It is built after a real building in Bielefeld, Germany, but it was destroyed in worldwar 2. Only the front is taken from the original buliding, (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Two weeks remaining - JLUG Contest
 
Hello Everyone, Just a reminder...... ONLY TWO WEEKS ...... left to enter the JLUG moc building Contest. The contest ends the end of this month. So far we have 33 entries, with some very outstanding MOCs making a showing. We are looking forward to a (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
 
  Minifig Scale Motorcycle-Repost
 
Hey legohaulics! The previous post was screwed up, so I'm reposting. Here is one of my recent MOCs, a bike scaled to minifigs. It does seat a minifig, and has a decent amount of chrome and SNOT. (URL) is the MOCpage.  Enjoy, and please post (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc)


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