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Good question, I wrestle with that one myself. I usually build a roof on it, unless it is a flat roof building. If it is a flat roof, I might put one row of angled bricks to make it look feasible for a roof, kind of like a decoy. I always leave the (...) (27 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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I am curious as to how most people build their buildings when constructing a town. My questions are pretty simple: 1) Do you build a complete building with four (or more sides) or do you leave the back open for access and viewing of the interior? 2) (...) (27 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | The Gothic Haunted House
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Reprinted from REC.TOYS.LEGO: (...) Halloween (...) year, (...) Greco, (...) to (...) and (...) in (...) you (...) you (...) category. (...) to the (...) and I (...) winners on (...) place on (...) will (...) celebrate (...) provided by (...) (...) (27 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) I'm afraid that my fear of Javascript has caused me to become quite ignorant of methods of implementation. :-P I would assumt that Javascript has a /noscript area in which you can put html for us phobes. :-, (...) Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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Right vs. Left hand doors are another interesting LEGO variation (like the classic window "sill" vs. "sill-less" varieties). I know that with the Classic Doors (3 bricks high), the 3 colors they come in are red, white, yellow. Of these I have both (...) (27 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | aquazone:please help
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i am desperatly seeking instructions/inventories to the aquanauts crystal crawler, the small aquanaut ship with one fig (not the one with the canopy) and the aquanauts minifig set. (27 years ago, 4-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Promo:Reinard Beneke's Very Cool LEGO-related Web Pages
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James Mathis <jmathis@arctic.nmt.edu> wrote in message news:F9GyDv.23t@lugnet.com... (...) wanted to (...) "boy-howdy", (...) etc. (...) visitors (...) spiral ramp. When I built mine, I figured I had to increase the circumference by placing a (...) (27 years ago, 3-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Halloween Lego Design Contest
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Hello Everyone, I don't know about all of you, but my favorite time of the year is Halloween and my favorite pastime is building with my Lego collection. This year, Erik Wilson's Ancient Design Contest sparked an idea and soon Felix Greco, Anne (...) (27 years ago, 3-Apr-99, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) But how would the Javascript (which gives a nicer result) work in conjuction with that? What do you think about the way I did it now: (URL) on "View all enlargements at once." and it takes you to: (URL) the rating program works now. Feel free (...) (27 years ago, 3-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) Hmmm... You could always give the URL a target, which will open a new window in Netscape if a frame doesn't already have that target's name. I'm not sure how this works in other browsers. I'm assuming that it's probably safe to assume that if (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Star Wars Part
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I have added a few more tank designs to my website (URL below). Now if I can figure out a way to use the RCX to build a tank that appears to hover (similar to the tanks in the trailer for episode 1). I have a basic un-tested design that uses wheels (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) I must agree, Bram. Kudos on both models. Very nice! --Karim (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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(...) I would rather see pictures come up in the browser instead of popping up new windows, just what I need is more windows popping up. (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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Joshua Delahunty wrote in message <370486E1.7E921849@a...sc.edu>... (...) Available in red too, again from the shop at home set number 5149 "Doors and Windows". The set comes with a right hand and a left hand glass door, a barred glass door, and (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) wheels >but you did it. Thanks! (...) it's actually supposed to be open in the back too, but that would have been more difficult. I have created a cylinder with open front and back using the big narrow wheels (in Mindstorms & the Shock Cycle (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) Thanks! I should probably add some more renderings, but I have other web sites (and homework) to work on as well. (...) I like the idea of popping the big images up in a separate window, though. Should I add a link to a page with all the large (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) Mmmmmm. That Zero looks really keen. Very realistic. I like. :-, A gripe about Javascript: don't rely on it. If you use it, please allow people without it to browse your site. Javascript is a festering sore of a security hole I'd rather not (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: new paint removal option/cautions
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(...) when using this product , be sure to have adaquate ventilation and use some form of gloves... It will irritate your skin and cause them to be stained for a while... I used some of those 100 in a box latex gloves and it broke those down (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | technic help wanted
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i am looking for anyone who has the folowing parts: the sprocket used with the rubber tracks the gear rack with towballs the wierd white wheel with 4 knobs on it the white 24 teeth cluch gear the pnuematic air tank the propellor with a gear wheel (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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(...) I'm referring to actually owning the sets, versus sussing out what's going on from brochure photos. (...) 3 sets is plenty, though, for such a rare styled element. (...) OK, thought he MIGHT have meant the door with vertical slats in in, as (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | new paint removal option
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Hi Folks! I was sitting around, thinking about the paint removal options and thought I would experiment a bit. First I used a brush pad. This removed the paint but left obvious scratches in the surface. Then I tried out the semi crome polish I use (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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(...) responding, (...) Ahh, what a nice way to end the evening. I like the X-22A very much. The presentation of the page is very pleasing too. I have a hard time trying to make those big plastic tires look good in roles other than wheels but you (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | More pictures of the X-22a and a preview of my site.
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I just uploaded a preview of what my redesigned web site will look like if I ever get around to working on it more. Part of this is more pictures of the Bell Aerospace X-22a that I posted recently. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, the (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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(...) door, (...) picture (...) a (...) If I'm thinking of the same door, go to the official Lego web site on-line catalogue and check out set # 5149 "Doors and Windows" (only available through S@H) it shows a picture of all the major current doors (...) (27 years ago, 2-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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(...) I'm sure most people would use the catalogs. If Gary actually remembers where all the windows come from, I have one thing to say: I want your recall capabilities! ;) Anyways, I'll just post corrections/additions when part 4 gets posted. ;) (...) (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Wild West Meets Islanders
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I just bought my first Wild West set - just for some parts I wanted. While I was examining the native american figs it dawned on me how great thier heads would look on my Islanders! There isn't a lot of variety in the Islanders faces, but the (...) (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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(...) That's not entirely true. I HELP with the LUGNET/Pause database. I scour through old scans of different brochures, both those I own and those from the 'net. I dig through folks' reference web sites, all in the attempt to get the data on Pause (...) (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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(...) supercar rims? what part are you talking about? (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Star Wars Part
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Purely a case of form exceeding function... Rich (URL)Pretty cool stuff there, Rich. (...) (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Formula 1 Car
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(...) complication. -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Star Wars Part
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(...) I like the one phrase you used with the Assault Tank: <quote> The back of the tank shows the decorative armor that can fold up into attack position." <unquote> Good one. I can imagine the following conversation: "So son, what kind of incoming (...) (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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(...) Exceptions to the rule. :-) The Apache somehow came out extraordinarily well. It surprised me. And wait till you see the x-wing. Another surprise. I would like to do some good fighter aircraft, but those damn curves keep screwing things up. (...) (27 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Promo:Reinard Beneke's Very Cool LEGO-related Web Pages
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He definitely has some great stuff. I love the double track bridge and the engines he has created. There must be quite a few people visiting his site now. When I stopped by this afternoon, he had 162 visitors. Joe (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Promo:Reinard Beneke's Very Cool LEGO-related Web Pages
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(...) to (...) etc. (...) Some really nice train engines here as well as some incredible bridges. My favorite is the double spiral bridge. A great piece of engineering!!! (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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(...) Gosh! I hate that I never got that model LDrawed.... It is still intact.. sort of. It's in about 5 pieces, but I think I can reconstruct it. I've just not had the time to go back to this model and put together a page for it. I do have some (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: fright knights,dark forest
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On Mon, 29 Mar 1999 04:49:35 GMT, Todd Lehman uttered the following profundities... (...) But, unfortunately (re Suzanne's negative experiences), can impart wisdom to us, for which we are always grateful. Does that make sense? It is a compliment! :o) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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| | Valkyrie's page
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Hey all, Check out this guy's page at: (URL) include several Robotech models and a couple mifig-scale WWII-era battlsehips (!) Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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(...) Well, to be completely honest, the only Lego-related reason I'd want to meet with other Legomaniacs is to steal ideas from them. There. I've admitted it. My burden feels somehow lighter now. :-, As for non-Lego-related reasons... There are too (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Promo:Reinard Beneke's Very Cool LEGO-related Web Pages
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James, Thanks for the directions to this site. Ben has been hiding from us. What great work! Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Mathis <jmathis@arctic.nmt.edu> wrote in message news:F9GyDv.23t@lugnet.com... (...) wanted to (...) (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Promo:Reinard Beneke's Very Cool LEGO-related Web Pages
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All, I'm sure you'll come across Reinard's posting in rec.toys.lego, but I wanted to make sure it showed up here, as well. Reinard announced the creation of his LEGO-related web-site, and, "boy-howdy", does he have some good model creations: from (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 8440 space shuttle: help wanted
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Err .. the 8440 is not the Space Shuttle ... it's the Formula Flash / Octan Indy Racer. The part number embossed on it is ... 6572. The part (hub) that it attaches to it is ... The Steering Gear Type III on url:(URL) column, next to last element) (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Tip/Trick Question...
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(...) Here are some posts on this subject: (URL) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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Karim heeft geschreven in bericht ... (...) Interstellar (...) Cool new ships, and I concur with all the other praises already here. But when does the M-404 Gargoyle come out? I like your landmates and your field unit (and, for the matter, all of (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | 8440 space shuttle: help wanted
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i am looking for imformation on this set. does it come with 2 black technic parts that look kinda like this from above? ---\ >0 ---/ they have a towball on one end and things that are like 3l liftarms on the other end. what part does the towball on (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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(...) stuff. (...) those (...) Michigan can (...) weeks). (...) I'd love to come too. My in-laws live in Battle Creek, so my wife and I can visit them on whatever weekend you choose, and I'll just make the drive over myself on Saturday. Chad Smith (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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(...) Dagnabit. Darnit, gee whiz, shuckies. I move away from MI, and *now* you have a meet? :( Blasted graduate school. LFB. (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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| | Tip/Trick Question...
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I'm sure this has been asked somewhere before, but I couldn't find it... Is there any favored method for removing the markings from UFO saucer pieces? (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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(...) got my first space set (alpha-1 rocket base) at Gemco (now very much defunct) on the east side!!!.. (...) i went to sabino high!! lived out off of prince road!! (...) actually ended up going with your suggested Dom... it wasn't perfect.. but (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Formula 1 Car
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Hi this being my first post, i thought id stick up my best creation from my past experience with lego(im just now getting back into lego), so let me know what you think. (URL) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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What kinds of problems you having with L3PAO? One hint I might have for you, make sure your pov-ray dir doesn't have the - and doesn't have any spaces in it either. I did Pov's typical install and let it put the stuff where it wanted it the first (...) (27 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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Bram, Awesome job! I was going to use the same pieces from that Model team helicopter to build a ground assault vehicle. Keep up the great work! Scott Sanburn (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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(...) Hmmm, If I ever get L3PAO to work, I'll try to set some of this up. --Karim (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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(...) Well, actually, yeah... At least, some different views, perhaps some multi-model views like the snowspeeders harassing some AT-ATs. A couple of X-Wings about to encounter a fleet of TIEs. Stuff like that. It could make the difference between (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Star Wars Part
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All of the new parts in the Star Wars sets cried out for the building of some new Star Wars vehicles....I have taken a first stab at a Rebel Alliance Ground Assault Tank. Check it out at my site and let me know what you think...and what you might be (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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(...) WOW! I've always wanted to use cylinders in this fashion. Way cool! Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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 :( (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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. (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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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. (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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. (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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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 (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | X-Planes - building and inspiration
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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Ed, Yes, I bought that one too! Ugh, I wish I was home right now! (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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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? (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pallas Spaceworks Product Announcement
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | LEGO Window & Door History - Part 3
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: people i would most like to build with...
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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 (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 0894 info wanted
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(...) Actually, Bob's my dad, but thanks for the mention anyway! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Motorized 5571
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Doh! RC off course is a misnomer. I guess this would be a IRC Car. The remote control was a quick kludge...if I didn't have so many other projects in my head I would spend some time on a cool remote. This works well inside and outside but does tend (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Pictures of (very?) old Lego Idea book
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I would date the book between 1958 and 1962 because the modern Lego brick was created in 1958, and the Lego wheel was first created in 1962 (I didn't see any wheels in the pictures). May be someone else can round it down to a more exact date. P.S. (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Motorized 5571
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Looks like he is using a second RCX. Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:36FFF57A.2F2D43...ger.net... (...) detailed (...) by (...) a (...) car... (...) <F97y7L.Dvz@lugnet.com> (...) ... (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build)
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(...) Er, ah, never mind. I see it was done with 2 RCXs and IR communication. How well does that work non-line of sight? What would be really cool would be to build a steering wheel coupled to a rotation sensor (geared way down so one wheel turn is (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build)
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How did you RC it? I have motorized a number of Technic models, including using a Micro motor to allow steering, but have always used a battery box and long connector wires to control it. (...) Larry Pieniazek (URL) Know your Customer is wounded, (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build)
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Was: RE: Who had the 5571 Inventory? I just got my 5571 last week and it was not only a very cool and detailed model, but a lot of fun to modify! I made it into a very cool RC Truck by adding a steering motor and a motor to the rear wheel carriage. (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.build)
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(...) Does anyone know if this Wingtron has a home page? I tried to find it with AltaVista, but it gave just four links which all were dead. Gerwin Hassink (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Is this proof that a set has been discontinued? I think a call to Enfield would be a better mark to judge from. I don't know about anyone else, but my website doesn't necessarily reflect what I am currently working on, or what I have worked on (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Moved and seconded. People who are carping need to remember it's a hobby. Yes, I need to remember that too, sometimes. (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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On Mon, 22 Mar 1999 00:17:46 GMT, jonathan wilson uttered the following profundities... (...) I would imagine that he is also giving himself a buffer zone of a year. Makes sense. Doesn't make many people happy, but keeps him out of the clutches of (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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On Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:16:00 GMT, Scott Edward Sanburn uttered the following profundities... (...) Halleluia, or however it is spelled, brother! I had rebuilt 565 Lunar Landing with some of the pieces I still had and others! My 1st ever Lego set (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) very cool model, todd. we don't see your stuff too often (i suppose because of the time you spend making all the nice "net" stuff for us) but it is great to see your creations. keep up the good work! (...) i agree on this one, i like the way (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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jonathan wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote: Here are the things I've seen you say in this thread. (...) I'd characterize it all as a bunch of whining about someone who has and does provide and INVALUABLE service to our community just because he (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Ummm, WOW. I'm not really into space models, but all of the raving from guys like Todd made me look again. I'm glad I did. I loved the microscale stuff Karim does too. This really is a must see site as well for the organization. Very few of (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I simply *must* find something to sacrifice in your honor. --Todd (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Man. Zow! Dunno what to say -- gonna hafta visit these pages a few more times on separate days to fully digest all the eye candy there. I am *totally* bowled over by your orion.html page (the Series 9000 Runabout). Not only does the orion1.jpg (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I don't think the copyright laws make age distinctions, do they? (Except perhaps for things published prior to 1976(?) and not explicitly marked with a copyright notice.) (...) It's copyright infringement whether the item in question was (...) (27 years ago, 29-Mar-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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(...) A good song on that subject is Frank Zappa's "I'm The Slime" from the album "Overnight Sensation". I would say go check the lyrics on the International Lyrics Server, but I can't, as the site is under legal attack, and all lyrics have been (...) (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks :) It's not immediately obvious from the renderings on the page, but both models also have a transaxle that joins the wings, so that when you tip one wing up, both move in sync and both landing struts pivot into place. It is much (...) (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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Just adding to the general level of gushing, but I must say that a design like the Orion that actually has an interior modeled, but still is structurally sound, is about the cats pajamas in my book. When is the Pallas Spaceworks IPO, I want to buy (...) (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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Karim wrote in message <36FDA546.CC0DA744@m...ng.com>... (...) When I saw these models I thought "Trek". Something like the small combat vessels from "DS9" or "Voyager". (...) time. (...) You know, I've found that less TV does somehow equal more (...) (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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Karim wrote in message <36FDA299.FA018AF2@m...ng.com>... (...) I (...) ideas (...) particular (...) I've tried to come up with a construction that would fit a wedge configuration, but with little success. My base idea is to model the "scout" from (...) (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Aye, she's a sweet one at that, Captain. I could almost - _almost_ - but not quite see TLG releasing a model like that. But they would probably strip at least 20% parts off of it in their typical spartan design fashion. -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Beautiful, simply beautiful. Those are both such exquisite models. Better stop now before I start gushing.... -- Terry K -- (27 years ago, 28-Mar-99, to lugnet.build)
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