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(...) I was wondering about this myself a few weeks ago, (URL) back Karim! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I recently completed a Scooterville tower that houses Marshal Heizan and his infamous Killers. It's about 6ft. tall. The only reason it stopped growing was because I hit the cieling. Enjoy. LMKWYT. (URL) (it's at the bottom of this page) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I like this concept, of course natural like a spine, having a pivot mechanism in the hips or base of the spine really helps with the way a Mech stands. (URL) it a try. Here's a lil' somethin' new I'm working on. GG Mech: (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Um, I'd rather not get into that here. :-) (...) Way cool. Thanks for sharing. Apparently LEGO wasn't as uptight about using parts in bizarre ways back then as I am now. :-) (23 years ago, 24-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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Has anyone heard from him? He is one of the people that inspired me to do MOCs (as you can see in the leg design of my TMC PA001 (URL) I would love to see some new stuff from you Karim ;) Later everybody. (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) <snipped really good history on US aircraft numbering schemes> Bill -- Thanks for the refresher on this. I knew about the AAC/USAF but had actually forgotten about the Navy's approach (and why.. well at least HOW.. will anyone ever understand (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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I see this (URL) I think "motorize it" (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks so much - I appreciate the comments. I'm actually redoing a few things (again...), but I think I'll put up a page somewhere (instead of just brickshelf) for this and some future project ideas. I'll post the info whenever I get (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thank you very much. The model is fairly front heavy (engines and all), so it balances very easily on the tricycle landing-gear. I did have to shift the side gear to towards the rear of the plane in order to balance properly. As for the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Cool Thread. A new begining. Eric Sophie www.mylegomaster.com (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Pics & dats for Step 11 are up : ) Who's next ? (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) schemes, and excellent posability. Keep at it! Later, Todd Amacher SILICON PSYCHE (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Normally, I'd just sit back and silently admire someone's efforts, but as model aircraft are a long-time obsession of mine (35+ years) I have to say: I am in awe. Given the inherent limitations imposed by the medium, this is amazing. (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Under a huge greenhouse dome type construction. There are several famous SF references in books and movies that set a precedent for this. I remember a movie about a colonising spaceship that caried Earth's last trees (planet Earth suffered a (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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Amy, I just recently tried this to visit your web page for your sticker generator, but now, I get a "not found" error message. Did you move your sticker generator? Thanks, Franklin (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Congratulations Tosiaki It is really an excellent model. Thank you for all the pictures. I agree that you have caught the spirit of the Sherman tank in you model. Your solution for the wheel arrangement is very inventive and good-looking. Is it (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: When is a Slope not a Roof Tile? (WAS: we want....a shrubbery)
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(...) Apology accepted from the Dutch part ;-) Mark -where do I put those trees in my Classic Space Base?- de Kock (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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Thank you for seeing <ALL And sorry that there are few pictures. Then, many pictures were added. (URL) are many variations in M4, grasping each type carries out difficulty, and it is from a paddle. I have been to the library today. Of course, it (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Tosiaki-san, Nice work indeed. I'm generally not interested in military models, but your tank looks awsome. The Sherman has a specially attractive design and you have captured not just the looks, but the spirit behind them. The thread area is (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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I've got jpgs & dat files for Step 11 ready to upload to Brickshelf. Can someone send me the login info ? -Xanthra47 Xanthra47 <jmantor@nycap.rr.com> wrote in message news:Gn6tpq.K0F@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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OK. It's 1am I was bored and now I'm finally inspired. I'll take Step 11 : ) -Xanthra47 Geordan Hankinson <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:Gn6IEo.Jt5@lugnet.com... (...) eleven, (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) You be careful Geordan, if an animal right activist were to read this our mecha group will be shut down for sure! Just imagine the absolute terror the turkey will experince at the sight of those mechs :) By the way, I haven't seen any comments (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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An excellent model, in a number of ways. I agree about the wings being too short, but I think you did a great job of capturing the angles at the base of the wings, which is probably the hardest part of the Corsair. One note about nomenclature (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I had a similar problem in an early version of my Navy patrol bomber, and fixed it when I realized that my wings were too thin. I ended up making the wings 3 bricks thick, and the scale was much more accurate. Now your wings won't be nearly (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow! That's incredible! How did you get it to balance on its wheels? Looks like you fixed the engines too, so they don't rotate with the prop (How'd you do it?). Very well done. Now if you really want a challenge, make the landing gear (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Welcome to Lugnet!! your tank is great! I love the detail in the tread area. Gary Tosiaki Nisiyori <tm960084@yahoo.co.jp> wrote in message news:Gn63sr.6Hn@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Cool addition, Sorry, just found out I'm not going to be able to do eleven, some one else can do it, I'll pick up on the project tommorow, :-) -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) ok. step 10 is up. The white slope brick is an ice planet controll pannel, if you are making it IRL and dont have one (or dont have one of the starwars death star trench pannels) just use what you have. step10.dat/step10.gif is the model as it (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Sent via e-mail, -Geordan- (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I have completed step 10 and am waiting for the details so I can put it up with all the other steps. (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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If no-one else has done it, I will take step 10. (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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heeheehee, Who knows, Quet., BMW, GG, RR, and the Mantis all look like they have pretty big appetites, espeicially the BMW, I'd hate to think what it would do to a turkey, sick, sick, sick, I wonder if it has a digestive sustem? ;-) -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) No harm, no foul good sir. Besides, my turkey might just eat your mechs, so they just might want to go vegetarian for a while ;) (...) As is your own, sir. --Anthony (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I'm about to leave to visit family myself. I figured that had a little something to do with it. ;) Heh, if nothing else, we can just keep it goign between you and myself until someone else wants to jump in and help. :D ---SteveR (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'll take eleven since I just did six, but we need some more people to join in as well, I KNOW that there are alot more people in .space than this, let's get building! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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"Jon Palmer" <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:Gn4MB2.A5x@lugnet.com... (...) Damn. Was goin' good the first day and then... nothin'. I suppose I should take into account the holiday coming up. Maybe that might have a little to do with (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Hey Tosiaki, Always interesting to see other people's Lego versions of a model. You can see my Sherman at: (URL) forward to seeing more stuff from you. Chris Churchill Mechanized Brick (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) My only complaint is that there aren't enough views! That's a fantastic model, and three pictures don't do it justice. The detail is wonderful; I especially like the supports for the treads and the use of the cylindrical engine in the front. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | My new work "M4A1 Sherman"
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How do you do [ everybody ]. You who were looking at my models, thank you. My new work "Sherman" was registered into BrickShelf . (URL) it adds later, please look forward to the new picture. I am waiting for your comment. (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey guys, just for the record, Anthony Sava just posted here and my post has nothing to do with his post, I was just being silly and I did'nt want any confusion, it could seem like I was poking fun at his post, but I'm not. When I made my post he (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Do they? Eric Mech! Mech! Mech! www.mylegomaster.com (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Now here is a thankgiving turkey you wouldn't want to catch. Friends, after much hard work, the red dragon Formeathan has been Ldrawn. Images are here: (URL) entered him into the Ldraw.ord Model of the Month contest as well. Mookie wanted us to have (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.us.texlug)
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| | Re: Blacktron Competition questions
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(...) It counts as 4. ref: <set:6703> The Scrutinizer (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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So who's up for step 10? : ) -Jon -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My website - (URL) BrickBay Store - (URL) Runnels" <netfreak16@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn3E5I.Hnw@lugnet.com... (...) walls (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Rob Doucette wrote (...) one? (...) it (...) just (...) Thanks I guess that 3 pcs 16 pin DIL chip will fit then. Sonnich (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I believe Lego counts minifigs as three or four pieces: legs, torso/arms/head, hat/helmet/hair, and backpack/neck ornament. It would probably be best to count them the same way. --Bill. (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) I do, actually. It's not in my brickshelf account, yet. I need to redesign my whole web page but I just haven't made the time. (URL) the intro to the page. I did a cheesy diorama for it, as well. Just some things I had that I thought would fit (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | WWII Brikwars (was Re: Vought F-4 Corsair)
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(...) Ahhhh :) Actually, Eric Joslin and I did exactly that last year (when I was just embarking upon my WWII modeling frenzy!). Eric did a fantastic 1950s-comic-book-style newsreel writeup[1]: (URL) thread in which we discuss the anachronistic (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.gaming)
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I agree. Jude (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Hey, you built an F-4 too? I didn't know that. Its not on your BrickShelf gallery - do you have pictures? (...) Actually, the 3-bladed prop is WW2-era accurate. The 4 bladed prop wasn't added onto the F-4 until it served as a ground attack / (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Drew!! From one F-4 builder to another, well done! I wish I had some of those black props for myself.. they look much better than the 3-blade prop I had to use on mine. Do the landing gear retract? I can't really tell from the pictures, but it (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) If you are talking about the <set:5391> battery box, there is literaly just enough room for a 9VDC battery. If you limit your electronics package to the measurements of the battery, you should be OK. HTH, -Rob. (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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So, I'm sitting here at 3am. Just a little bored OUT OF MY MIND. Perhaps I should try sleeping for a change... So anyway, I added a little something to the project. I was gonna put walls on all 4 sides, but decided to do just 2 to leave room for (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yup. I have it right here. :D (...) Yeah, I was thinking it'd be fun to compare color schemes and improvisations as we go along. I plan on building mine as far as we take it, even if I have to change some things, which I think is part of the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Hello friends! The box for a 9V battery (4x8 I think), how much room is there in such one? My plan is to build some electronics for trains and I would like to put it in such a standard box. Could anyone give my the internal size i millimeters? (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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I can't speak for others, but it wouldn't really bother me much if there weren't any obvious (ie, with the triangular blacktron insignia) pieces in the model. It's more a style thing with me. ~ Tom William R Ward <bill@wards.net> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) photos (if any were taken), it enables you to engineer your ships better than before by analyzing others' craft... Nice engineering, I especially like the spar/support beams and floor construction. (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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"benjamin white" <benjamin@kawaiinet.com> wrote in message news:Gn31Av.G9I@lugnet.com... (...) build (...) Cool that you're still enjoying it. I for one have it built and its sitting right next to me. I'm sure others are building it in real life as (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I just added step 8, just a roof and I decided to enclose it some. Gary Jon Palmer <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:Gn30Bp.EEx@lugnet.com... (...) Steve (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I'm having quite a bit of fun with this too. Even if I cannot hope to build it for real (I realized that I didn't even have the correct size plate for the first step free). Is anyone keeping up with the construction in a real life model or has it (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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For this step I added 4 1x1 headlight bricks next to the original ones Steve put in. I thought they would give the SW engines some more stability. I put 2 plates on the bottom to lift the "Thing" up a bit. On top I added 4 1x3s Also if you didn't (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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"blessing" <blessing@icefog.net> wrote in message news:Gn2vIs.3KB@lugnet.com... (...) Great! I'll do 7 in just minute. -Jon (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I'll take the next step,8 if Jon does 7. Gary Steve Runnels <netfreak16@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn2v1L.27H@lugnet.com... (...) step1,step2 (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I don't have any Blacktron *anything*, I or II. Both of those were solidly in Dark Ages for me. I do have lots of black and yellow pieces though, including trans-yellow from the Classic Space sets. Do we need to use special pieces such as (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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(...) Done my step now, to me, those windows seemed like they were some kind of gunner's station, so I added laser (?) guns, more than ten pieces, but I thought that it should be symmetrical. :-) They're pretty crude, but then again, I couldn't (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I've uploaded the first 5 steps into the new gallery: (URL) per Steve's idea the images are all 01,01p,02,02p,03,03p etc.. There isn't a current .dat file in the folder right now but it would be great if we had an updated one in there everytime (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I was thinking something like: 01.jpg, 01p.jpg, 02.jpg, 02p.jpg, etc... That way the single digits line up before the double digits. :P And the one with the 'p' is the parts pic. Something like that anyway. ---SteveR (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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"Steve Runnels" <netfreak16@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn2u54.Bs@lugnet.com... (...) Well Geordan has step 6 and I might do step 7. So if you want to add another step go right ahead but I like the idea of many people working on this so if (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Cool, even better! Now, do we have any more takers? Or shall we start the cycle again? I created a "public" gallery, where we can put everything to keep it nice and clean. We could even have several projects going at once. ;) I'll email the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I'll take six, pics up in a bit, -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Also note the 4 x 10 plates. -Jon -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My website - (URL) BrickBay Store - (URL) Palmer" <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:Gn2sKp.IxA@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Jonathan just emailed me with an update to his dat. Heres the updated image for step 5: (URL) The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My website - (URL) BrickBay Store - (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) It sure does--thanks to all. I just needed a graphic explanation of how the engine stroked. :) I've always passed Angelucci up, only because he goes for breadth over depth. But for comparative discussion that's more valuable, no doubt about (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Not at all, think recoiless rifles and energy weapons (lasers). Neither of which produce recoil. On Titan only the chain guns and missles produce recoil, all the rest are energy weapons. (In fact who says a chain gun couldn't become (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's up to Jonathan though. :) ---SteveR (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I've rendered up some pics: (URL) The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My website - (URL) BrickBay Store - (URL) Mizner" <mizners@aol.com> wrote in message news:Gn2noo.65H@lugnet.com... (...) feels (...) images (...) that (...) primarily (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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"Steve Runnels" <netfreak16@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn2oqD.98r@lugnet.com... (...) feels (...) need (...) some (...) Heh. I'm already on it. I'll have some renders up in 2 minutes. :-) -Jon -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My website - (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) One problem though. The upright slopes don't attach to anything. Maybe need some plates under it or move it inwards or something. Let us know when you figure out what you wanna do there, and I'll make some pics of it if you still can't get the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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No one has done step 5 yet, so I decided to give it a try. If anyone feels it is bad, then please ignore this. Here it is: (URL) apologize for the lack of photos, Brickshelf was not accepting the images I tried to upload. I uploaded two files, one (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Opinion on the Sopwith Camel?
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(...) I have two great books I found at Borders Books a few weeks ago. They are the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft" and "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Civil Aircraft" both by Enzo Angelucci. Between these two books they have most every (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Try this link, (URL) . I did a search on Gnome rotary, as that was the most famous one I can think of. In short, the cylinders and crankcase rotate around the hollow, offcenter crankshaft. The intake valve is in the bottom of the piston, and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) Amazing! I had never noticed this part before -- my eyes only scan for elements when I look at these catalogues, and I have this very catalogue myself (probably in storage). (URL) reads: "Who's Who in Lego Space? M:Trons have the galaxy's best (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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My latest creation is a Vought F-4 Corsair. This is my first attempt at a real WW2 color scheme, and I'm quite pleased with the results. I used every single blue slope I own in the Corsair's long nose. Unfortunantly, I sacrificed a few details in (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Try "radial engine" or "radial rotary engine" the more correct term for the engine type in your search. Best DaveG (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I've been trying to find a diagram of the old rotary engine, but searches always bring up the Wankel engine, which isn't nearly the same thing. I'm trying to get a sense for how much of the engine rotated, and how fuel delivery was done if the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: what defines a MOC as blacktron? was: (2nd Annual Space Building Contest)
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(...) *sigh* My bad <-- See I can fess up! I looked it up, it was a BT2 thing in the 1991 US/CA catalog. So not a BT1 story, per se. -Jason (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Step four! (URL) no camera, so it's LDRAW for me. Feel free to take and add onto the DAT file I made to keep track of things. benjamin (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I'll take step four, I had already thrown together something for step three but got beaten to the punch... let me incorporate the previous bits and I'll post the next step! benjamin "Mark Nelson" <3nelsons@pressenter.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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In lugnet.space, Steve Runnels said: (...) That would be me! (URL) Nelson LCC Command: (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: When is a Slope not a Roof Tile? (WAS: we want....a shrubbery)
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(...) Doh! Yes, my apologies to both countries :) KL (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Ummm... The 2xN slopes are 45 degrees. In LDraw measures, the sloped surface is 20LDU deep x 20LDU high. Of course, the 4LDU lip at the bottom of the part throws off the overall slope when you build with these pieces. The sloped surface on the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: When is a Slope not a Roof Tile? (WAS: we want....a shrubbery)
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"KL" == Kevin Loch <kloch@opnsys.com> writes: KL> Their names are derived from poorly translated Dutch names, based on KL> a naming convention that fell apart after they added the 2x3 KL> brick. s/Dutch/Danish/, I presume? KL> KL Cheers, Johannes. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: When is a Slope not a Roof Tile? (WAS: we want....a shrubbery)
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(...) It is well known that our names are far superior to the "official" TLC names. Their names are derived from poorly translated Dutch names, based on a naming convention that fell apart after they added the 2x3 brick. Basically they just make the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) If the engine spins with the propellor, then it is a rotary engine, and it is correct, see this link for more detail, (URL) . In reality, the rotary engine packed so much torque that inexperience pilots routinely crashed flying the Camel. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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(...) Here's a review that should help you make your decision: (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: FDNY--3rd street station
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(...) My overall feeling is that sand red is on the right track, but not quite there. The pteradactyl that came with the Island hopper would be the perfect 'brick' color in my opinion. I havent yet seen the dark red bricks (aside from the pictures (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) And here ya go: (URL) that should make sense what I did there... Yeah, I wanted to get the SNOT in early, so sue me! :P Can't wait to see where this goes! OK, who's next? ---SteveR (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Wasn't this an intentional part of the design? I had thought that the radial engines of that era rotated around a central shaft just like the model. Mike (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Ooooh, Fun! I saw this last night, but didn't respond thinking someone would pick it up before me. I guess I'll take the first go at it. :D Remember my little Whatsit probe thingy [ (URL) ]? That came about because I took something that my friend (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: The Old Testament Strikes Back
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(...) Hi, Lenny. Thanks for the compliments. It's always nice to be of inspiration to other builders. Round buildings are very tricky, but a fun challenge. (...) "The Reverend" is just a long-time nickname, and does not signify my position in any (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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