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(...) That's just regular L3P/POV-Ray output! A photograph would probably have been worse- black usually doesn't show up well in photos. (...) Tom is correct, they are plastic space wheels (part 2515) (...) Thanks! (...) It's too dense for TLG :( (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes...but a '99 retailer's catalog a had a quick look at (for the 8448 arrival date - it didn't have it at all!) had a note saying that the MSRP would be $50... And from that picture, it appeared even scrawnier than in those catalog scans. (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Not yet, sorry. I'll try to render some more views as soon as I have time. (...) Actually, I didn't use that piece in the model that I built IRL (which is slightly different in other ways as well.) It was just an idea that came up while I was (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) (or deity of your choice...) (...) Right on. The internet is the closest thing to a meritocracy yet. And remember, on the internet, no one knows you're a minifig. (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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(...) that (...) I (...) engine (...) Hi, The V-22 look close to the X22 because it was develop by Bell-Boieng on the work done by Bell on the X22. But it is not a new concept: in the 60's Canadair (www.canadair.ca) now Bombardier aeronautique base (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Don't forget, which I sure no one has, the other opportunities the internet gives us also. The ability to get pieces we need, Imagine everyone having to buy all those extra sets for that one piece you really need to complete a project, Or heaven (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build)
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(...) Awesome, Bram. Got any more angles of it? And as Ralph said, good use of that wide very low slope piece. I bought a level crossing just to get a couple of those in gray, and have yet to find a good use for one. I love aircraft, but they are a (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Those are Space wheels - hard plastic. (...) Yeah, well, the Red Fury will be good for parts, considering it has 2 Supercar rims. (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well, not really... do you think it needs it? I've got limited time to spend on my Lego stuff for now. I'd much rather spend it building new stuff, but if people think the page needs an "update" I'll work on it. --Karim (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hmmm, Animations I'll have to leave to somebody else (wink, wink, nudge, nudge :) I have too much to do as it is :) (...) Wow! I didn't even know I had been picked the first time! :) Thanks! (...) Well, However you want to do it, I'll be (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks! I was wondering if the presentation was effective, as I rarely get any feedback on that. (...) Well, its a mix... In the case of the 9000 series, I built a series of mockups and proof-of-concept models before LCADing them, but the (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Ahhh, Ooohhh.... The first link is an amazing quality rendering. I had to look twice to make sure it wasn't a good quality photo. The tires on the rotor fan housings gave it away. Are they DUPLO/TOOLO models? The windshield from the Model team (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Having just built a Bell Aerospace X-22A experimental aircraft ( (URL) I decided to do a little research about X-Planes on the web, possibly to find more inspiration. Here's what I found: At NASA, the history of X-Planes: (URL) sure to look at the (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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Ed, Yes, I bought that one too! Ugh, I wish I was home right now! (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) A question about windows: In the late 80s I bought Calssic Windows packs from S@H. The pack included 1x1, 1x2, 2x1, 2x2, 2x3, 2x4 and 3x5 red windows (I think 2 of each). Do you recall the set numebr and piece count? (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm for a past-pick on Pallas Spaceworks, and a new feature on the Star Wars stuff. You could probably roll them into one, focusing on the Star Wars models but mentioning the newer virtues of Pallas SW. Karim, do you have any plans of "beefing (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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You got it, Mark! I can't wait! I might even be able to take along my SO! Ha ha! Scott Sanburn (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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(...) That's incredible. I'd love to see an animation to help me visualize the movement. (wink, wink, nudge, nudge :) BTW, I'm wondering how you (and others) feel about your Pallas Spaceworks pages being featured as a new CLSotW pick... It's too (...) (26 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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I got a request recently to say a few more things about LEGO windows. I have to admit, though, that I don't know too much about the newer 1990's windows, and maybe someone else can take the baton for Part 4 -1990's windows (Town Jr.), for some of (...) (26 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I'd feel pretty idea-less too. I'd meet Karim and Terry and Sproat etc. and I'd be like, "Uhhbuhduhbuhhduhheb...lubbll..." :o) You know, this is what's so great about the modern age -- thanks to things like LDraw, LDLITE, POV, digital (...) (26 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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