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  8114 Chameleon Hunter - alternate model
 
How about an alternate model for the 8114 chameleon hunter set? Click here to see details and instructions for the St. Martin mini-fighter plane: (URL) g (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  2008/2009 LDraw LEGO Ambassador election result
 
The winners of the 2008/2009 LDraw LEGO Ambassador election are (in alphabetical order by last name): Kevin Clague Tim Gould Willy Tschager As stated in the announcement (URL) at least 3 testimonials from members of nominating group are required. (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce)
 
  LEGO Retail Store Offerings for Brickworld Attendees
 
(URL) Brickworld is very excited to announce the following offerings from The LEGO Group for Brickworld 2008 attendees: In-Store Events: Friday June 20, 9 PM to 11 PM at Northbrook Court - event will include a special pick-a-brick offering Saturday (...) (16 years ago, 19-May-08, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !! 
 
  LEGO Technic F14A Tomcat
 
Hi, It has been a long time since I've posted here at lugnet, but I have finally finished my scale model of a F14A Tomcat (thanks to Magnus for giving me deadline :) The model is made from LEGO Technic. It has the following features: - Electric (...) (16 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic) ! 
 
  Taj Mahal
 
My newest MOC, India’s Taj Mahal, is a commissioned piece made for an Australian film called Taj. It's a redemption story about an Indian man Vjay (Indian as in India, not North America) who rebuilds a relationship with his 10-year-old daughter from (...) (16 years ago, 16-May-08, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch) !! 
 
  New Contest: Pigs on the Wing
 
Hello again! Reasonably Clever is back with another building challenge. (URL) on the Wing>> From the mind of Tim "Gambort" Gould came the Cave Racers... From the strangeness of Reasonably Clever came the idea of making Animals pilot them... And from (...) (16 years ago, 16-May-08, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX) ! 
 
  LV-16p Truck, IPRC Airbike, ANT Trucks
 
Here are a few models I posted to my site in the last few weeks: LV-16p Truck: (3 URLs) IPRC 1500-Class Airbike: (3 URLs) ANT Trucks: (5 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (16 years ago, 15-May-08, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  Brickworld Collaborative Display: LEGO Mansion Project
 
There's only about 5 weeks left 'til Brickworld '08! Hopefully you've all started working on your MOCs by now, but for those that haven't, or those that want to add something else to their plate, we've got a new collaborative display that we've put (...) (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX) ! 
 
  New MOC: My convertible
 
(3 URLs) Inspired by the Arvo bros, although I don't know if this does their amazing work justice. Please let me know what you think! --Bram Custom aluminum brick keychains: (URL) (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !! 
 
  Brickworld 2008 Schedule is now posted!
 
The super packed event schedule has now been posted to the (URL) Brickworld website>. (URL) Thursday> • (URL) Friday> • (URL) Saturday> • (URL) Sunday> Also, don't forget to register and reserve your hotel rooms before May 28th! See you in Chicago! (...) (16 years ago, 13-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  2008/2009 LDraw LEGO Ambassador Election is open
 
In reference to this post (URL) the 2008/2009 LDraw LEGO Ambassador election is now open. To vote, please visit (URL) and log in with your user account. Next, visit the ballot page on LDraw.org here: (URL) LDraw organization members may vote and you (...) (16 years ago, 13-May-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Brickworld Belville Contest
 
From the Brickworld wire: Brickworld Announces a Belville (yes, you read that right-Belville) Contest. Rules are as follows: 1) The MOC can be whatever you like- build a castle, a service station, or any other building. Build a coach, a hovercraft, (...) (16 years ago, 13-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.belville, lugnet.general, FTX) !! 
 
  Samson X armor - 4915/8673 combo alternate model
 
The latest from Altered States: Samson X armor - using pieces from 4915 Mini Construction and 8673 Ferrari F1 Fuel Stop sets (page includes link to instructions) (URL) g (16 years ago, 12-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  How to fit large scaled trains on L-gauge
 
Hi all, It's been a while since I posted here. I've been playing with this idea for years, and now I finally got the courage to put it all on my webpage. (URL) (teaser pic) Please read the full story on my (URL), and let me know what you think. Play (...) (16 years ago, 12-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
 
  Fire Skull - an armored dragon
 
Hello, inspired by a Yu-Gi-Oh card my eight year old son Sandro started to build an armored dragon a few days ago. I'm really proud of what he came up with! (3 URLs) He invented and built this completely on his own. The only help he asked for was (...) (16 years ago, 12-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle, FTX)  
 
  Speed Racer Mach 5 - Better then the Lego set
 
I created a minifig scale Mach 5 that I think is a more accurate rendition of the car then the official Lego set - it uses about 40 parts from it. I've been waiting to build this car for decades, and could only do it to my satisfaction with the new (...) (16 years ago, 10-May-08, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  "Mighty Lizbet" Railway Cannon.
 
This is the first phase of my Railway Cannon project. This gun, although smaller, is very much based on the (URL) Schwerer Gustav>, aka "Dora". The TARC (Tabletown Army Railway Cannon) MkI- AKA the "Mighty Lizbet" is a 300mm Railway Cannon capable (...) (16 years ago, 10-May-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  Brickworld Registration Deadlines Approaching
 
(URL) In an odd twist of timing...as BrickCon opens for registration, Brickworld is nearing the end of registration. Even though there is no deadline to register for Brickworld, there are three deadlines on May 28 that you need to be aware of: 1) (...) (16 years ago, 10-May-08, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX) ! 
 
  Two new sculptures
 
(Sorry for the double post, I forgot to cross-post this to lugnet.announce.moc) In lugnet.build.sculpture, Sean Kenney wrote: Hi everybody! As many of you know, I do a lot of commissioned LEGO sculptures... and as a result it's rare nowadays that I (...) (16 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) ! 
 
  An MOC for the nostalgic
 
(URL) Hi all, Figured there were enough nostalgic spacers around LUGNET to make posting this worthwhile. Tim (16 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  The Adventure Begins: BrickCon 2008 Registration is Open!
 
BrickCon 2008 Early Registration is now available at (URL) the special Early Registration price (prices go up starting in August). BrickCon is an annual adult Lego hobbyist convention and exposition in Seattle. BrickCon 2008 will be October 3, 4, (...) (16 years ago, 8-May-08, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community) !! 
 
  New Ldraw parts authors tool: Projector
 
(URL) This new tool allows easy creation of non-flat patterned LDraw parts. Create a flat pattern and stamp it on a 3D former. Program, documentation, source code are available (URL) here>. To show the usefulness of this tool, I created the four (...) (16 years ago, 7-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.vikings, lugnet.castle, FTX) ! 
 
  The Brick Testament - The Temple of Yahweh
 
WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that may be considered inappropriate for children. (URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with four new illustrated Bible stories covering the two most famous (...) (16 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) ! 
 
  LDraw LEGO Ambassadors: Call for nominations
 
In reference to this post (URL) the LDraw.org Steering Committee hereby calls for the community to nominate/self- nominate individuals as candidates for the LDraw LEGO Ambassador. Please read the official announcement at (URL) post (...) (16 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Indiana Jones Building Contest
 
(URL) Klocki> blog, recently moved to it's own domain at (URL) www.e-klocki.com> is hosting the (URL) Indiana Jones Building Contest>. Amazing prizes, interesting building challenges, lot of fun. Don't miss this! (URL) Hippotam PS. If you prefer, (...) (16 years ago, 5-May-08, to lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  Release of Color Manager
 
I am proud to introduce Color Manager for MLCAD and Ldraw. (URL) The main feature of Color Manager is to filter your parts list to only those pieces that are available (from Bricklink) in the color that you choose. This allows the user to build (...) (16 years ago, 5-May-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.mlcad, FTX) !! 
 
  LDraw.org's April 2008 Model, Scene and Part of the Month Winners
 
Congratulations to the winners of the April 2008 Model/Scene/Part Of The Month (MOTM/SOTM/POTM) contests: (URL) POTM - Best Part, Technic Bionicle Claw with Axle by Philippe Hurbain (Philo) and LEGO Universe Team> (URL) POTM – Most Desired Part, (...) (16 years ago, 4-May-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  BayLUG at Maker Faire 2008
 
For the third year, the (URL) Bay Area LEGO Users Group> (BayLUG) is taking part in (URL) Maker Faire>. (URL) We have a 25-foot square train layout and several additional tables, including a large Technic crane and excavator. The show is open until (...) (16 years ago, 3-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.build, FTX)
 
  SCLTC at Fullerton Railroad Days 2008
 
(URL) SCLTC> makes its sixth consecutive appearance at the tenth annual (URL) Fullerton Railroad Days> celebration this weekend. SCLTC will bring a full club layout featuring town and city scapes linked by operating LEGO trains. (URL). Location FRRD (...) (16 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX)  
 
  I'm Batman!
 
One of my favorite sets from LEGO has always been the Mini-Figure sculpture 3723-1. Combine this with being a huge Batman fan and I just couldn't resist creating this: (URL) You can see more pictures (URL) here> Hope you like it Deane (16 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) ! 
 
  S-546 "Flea" Scout/Reconnaissance Craft
 
Here it is, the first MOC I did after my dark ages. I finally got off my buttocks and took pictures of all my stuff. Now I'm slowly starting to clean them up and get them online. Check it out (URL) -- Aaron Wadley (URL) (16 years ago, 1-May-08, to lugnet.announce.moc)
 
  MOC: Hundertwasser's KunstHausWien
 
Hello, My latest creation is a model of the art museum KunstHausWien in Vienna, Austria, designed by famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. (URL) See all pictures in this folder> (URL) Reference pictures for comparison> The model was (...) (16 years ago, 1-May-08, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.at, lugnet.loc.at.wi.wie, lugnet.loc.de, FTX) !! 
 
  Now Accepting Nominations for 08/09 LEGO Ambassadors
 
Hello LEGO Enthusiasts, You may have noticed already that the selection process for the LEGO Ambassador Program will be slightly different this year. In the past we’ve selected LEGO Ambassadors based on individual applications, which meant that the (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.announce, FTX) !! 
 
  SAAF Rooivalk
 
(URL) Hi all, Just presenting my version of a SAAF (URL) Rooivalk>. It's one mean looking bird. Comments and crits welcome. Tim (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  ILTCO @ NMRA National Train Show - Anaheim, CA - July 18-20
 
Hi All, Well planning for NMRA National Train Show July 18-20 in Ahaheim, CA, has been a bit slow but we are getting the show info together. The west coast is a bit more sparsely populated so the number of clubs reflect that. Really great news is (...) (16 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Samurai Dojo
 
The way of the Samurai has long been taught in Dojos of feudal Japan where various martial arts techniques are taught by the Sensei. (URL) AC (16 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Team Eastern Block enters the IAGRF
 
The latest entry in to the International Anti-Gravity Race Federation is from the Eastern Block. The Moskvitch G7 VOSTOK raced for the first time in the 2047 season. (2 URLs) (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  5 New TIE Fighter MINI Models
 
Hello folks, after many many months of absence, I finally can present some yet unpublished models to you. They're all TIE fighters from the Expanded Universe but should be recognized by most Star Wars fans. Below are the image links with - a brief (...) (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !! 
 
  Track laying machine... and it works!
 
Hey train fans, My latest creation. A train that lays out track as it goes. (URL) See gallery for all pictures and movies> The principle is extremely simple: A pile of tracks slides on the previously layed out tracks, pushed in front of the train. (...) (16 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  The Brick Testament - Solomon Gets Wise
 
WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that may be considered inappropriate for children. (URL) The Brick Testament> launches a new section of the website today with nine new illustrated Bible stories chronicling the (...) (16 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) ! 


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