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(...) I've thought about it (as an automatic, with speed-induced pressure determining the gear), but never tried actually building it. To avoid gear meshing trouble, it might be worth trying a setup where the gear-selecting part is moved (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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I now know that it is possible to make one of these, but does anybody have any ideas on how to make a pneumatically powered transmission have more than two speeds? I have just built one, but I failed horribly. It has two gears, but only one speed (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations Etc.
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(...) Yeah, yeah, yeah. (No offense) I knew someone would point this out. I did think about this and considered it, but I decided I had to make some compromises for using lego in the real (non zero G) world. First, if all the windows faced inwards (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) It _says_ 'hydraulic' in many places, but it's really a pneumatic cylinder/plunger with a spring. Compressing, the plungers' valve opens all the way; releasing, airflow is restricted and slow the expansion of the spring. -gbr (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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D Garcia wrote in message ... (...) Okay, I stand corrected. It is hydraulics. I told you I can read. (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Couldn't you use one of the 9V battery boxes from the old Light&Sound sets? That way you could use regular electric LEGO plates and wires to hook everything up--a pure LEGO solution. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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I have half a mind to build a LEGO-compatible 9V battery holder just to try some tiny vehicle designs. Without an RCX you can't make it do much, but it would still be really fun to build small Technic models powered by a 9V battery and a micromotor. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) ^^^ I forgot one important word. (...) A mystery: The front suspension is nicely soft, to the point where it might need additional springing when a brick-based body is put on. The rear suspension, however, which appears to have near-identical (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Correction: Pathetic. IMO, pieces with holes alone do make a construction "Technic", when there's neither form nor function. It all looks awful and consists of 90% angle beams. ...and the dashboard does not connect at all to the steering (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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What are the set numbers for the other Technic auto chasis? (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Model Team thing
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(...) No, it doesn't. Try the direct picture link: (URL) "I got the 2000th message! Ha ha ha!" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Model Team thing
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(...) Does your page require specific browsers? All I see is a blank page. (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) No, I meant the 5 sub-boxes that make up frame, fr/rr suspension, motor, and transmission. Actually, there's a 6th for dashboard and seats (not too great). (...) More new parts: there's a new axle, which is as follows: 1 stud of plain axle, (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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Hello, I just uploaded pictures of an old Model Team truck thing: (URL) "No! The safety rails!" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations Etc.
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(...) Not to nitpick too much, but I think you need to rotate your ring. In a space station, gravity is made by spinning. This produces artificial gravity toward the outside of the ring. This would make the very outside the floor, but you currently (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations Etc.
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(...) Wow. That is just... Wow. Very Impressive. (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I just want to rush out and say that I once tried to use water in my old style pneumatics parts when I was a kid. I was thinking that this could make them operate as hydraulics. However, this ruined the valves, and they have never functioned (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) But there doesn't seem to be that many parts involved in the red body, anyway, so you can simply buy 5 8448's to achieve the same thing, right? :-) Thanks for the review of the 8448, it was very interesting to read. I think the "modularity" (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations Etc.
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(...) It took 3-4 months off and on (mostly off) to redesign the internal structure. This really shows how strong the stud/hole connection is and how close the tolerances are to do this. Minifigs can pass thru the central corridor (you can see all (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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Frank Filz wrote in message <37A759F6.5656@minds...ng.com>... (...) Yea, we had a great visit. It sure is nice to be able to put a face with someone who you've been sharing a virtual community with! (...) to (...) lego (...) be (...) or (...) (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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Great model, Tom. Nice compact design and wonderful presentation! -John Van (...) think) (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | LEGO S@H Canada Summer Catalog
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I'm not sure where to post this, so I figure build gets the widest audience...Also, I'm NOT proposing selling any of these items, so don't flanme me about how this should go to .buyandsell... Here in Canada, we get what appears to be a Canadian (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) They cunningly used the old upper/lower arms and 1/2 stud shorter tie rods to create the same old toe change with suspension travel, but for two reasons (smaller knuckle, and then vertical small springs) this change is limited by the very (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) Nice model. Big too (I visited Portland last week, and met Kim and Steve Barile for lunch and got to see this engine in person). One thing, we need a reasonable way to get weight bricks, that engine just felt WAY too light for such a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Fluid inside Pneumatics
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Hi everybody. I am into developing hydraulic suspension for my Technic Citroen DS project. Pneumatics are perfect as dampers, only that when I put pressure inside them they behave like springs-That's air's disadvantage, it compressess itself under (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) Hi Mark, The blue car you referenced is a custom model. I think the Artist simply used the pictures of the new super car as reference and the Pneumatics is his own addition. Neat application of the concept. : ) cheers! John (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations
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(...) nice work Rick : ) thanks for the picts! John (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations Etc.
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Ya, know, I looked at the small pic on the front page of it, and it looks like a clown head to me! it looks pretty cool!!!! When I look at the bigger pic though it kind of losing that effect :( I'm not much into space though I appreciate some of it, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | The Ultimate Space Warship.
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Some may remember this from a month ago. Well I added some pics from the constuction phase to show the inside. :-D (URL) -Lord Insanity "A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men" Visit me at: (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Space Original Creations Etc.
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(...) I have a horrible addiction to looking at sites when they are announced on these groups. This is a really big space station. Small questions... How did you get the circular spiral look for the pods on the top of the space station? Are they (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Space Original Creations Etc.
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(...) Holy cow, those space stations are big! Very cool! How did you give the second horizontal layer the strength to stand on its own? (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Space Original Creations Etc.
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I'm very proud to announce my space lego original creations page is up! See: (URL) second station is an engineering miracle. Minifigs can pass through the central corridor and look out the windows. It is freestanding and counterbalanced. If you like (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: i need ideas for some castle minifigs i am making...
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(...) Great idea. Might actually take some actual effort, though. So naaaa... (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: i need ideas for some castle minifigs i am making...
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(...) and >regions whose histories go back that far. Look for books containing (...) If you're not too embarrassed to go in the children's section of your public library, you can find some of the best reference materials there. Although you won't (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: i need ideas for some castle minifigs i am making...
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(...) But isn't all Spam rectangular? Or does it lose its shape after being unleashed? Greg "Buckle up everyone, we'll be reaching speeds of 3!" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: i need ideas for some castle minifigs i am making...
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(...) For some good ideas, I suggest you read some fiction and take notes or go to the library (or the web) and find books on the Dark Ages/Medieval Period, pre- renaissance that is. You can even find books on countries and regions whose histories (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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MadMax wrote in message ... (...) do (...) The impression I got from the S@H catalog was that the pneumatics (not hydraulics) controlled the roof. I believe you can also make doors that open with pneumatics but I don't know if you can do this with (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) Just a follow-up. The image that at (URL) shows that the 'top' comes down by some mechanism. How does it do this? (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) So is no hydraulics used for the suspension? I made an assumption from the <A HREF="(URL)"blue car with active independent suspension"</A> that the suspension was made up of more than just springs.. what is the hydraulic unit that I've seen in (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Bass
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(...) No, I'm afraid not. But maybe I'll try to recreate one or two. I can't promise I'll ever get around to posting anything, but we'll see. Josh Spaulding (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) available?... (...) There's actually nothing new in the parts used for the suspension, in fact all the parts used in it are available in previous Technics sets (mostly the 8880 Supercar). It only uses one (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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Tom McDonald <radiotitan@spamcake.yahoo.com> wrote in article <FFuFF3.Cn4@lugnet.com>... <snip> (...) had not (...) Anyone (...) your (...) How about Notepad? ;) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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It's not widely available, but when I asked this morning, S@H had a decent supply of them, they came in not too long ago. Now I gotta sell off a 5571 so that I can buy an 8448 (unless of course someone is willing to trade me an 8448 for a 5571). (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: A challenge for seasoned Lego Trainers...
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lol Ed, *That's* the challenge part-- Lego only;-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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(...) Impressive design. I sure do wish TLG would make more trans-red parts like those antena's. Trans-yellow canopies would be nice to. Then you could make a "real" model to zoom around. :-) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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(...) server. Links have been corrected on the ra1 page and the space page itself. I had not realized they had changed, cuz I didn't change them directly. Stupid Frontpage Express. Yeah, I know. Switch to a real page maker. Anyone happy to make (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: A challenge for seasoned Lego Trainers...
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Can I interject a bit here for my own clarification? We're talking about a LEGO only solution, right? I've added Kadee couplers and uncoupler magnets to perform this type of remote uncoupling, but that may not apply in this thread if the solution is (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Technic Supercar 8448
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(...) Cool! Can you give some details as to how the front suspension works? Is there any specialized parts which achieve the independent front suspension and steering, or cunning use of old ones? Fredrik (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | New Technic Supercar 8448
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As far as I was aware (according to TLG) the new Technic Supercar 8448 was not due to be available until September 1999. But I got this set yesterday - 1st August - and have started building!! Can anyone tell me if this is a first or it is already (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | i need ideas for some castle minifigs i am making...
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i need some ideas for some castle minifigs i am making... i also need ideas for accessories e.g. ale glasses for the inn i need a blacksmith, armourour, stonemason, carpenter, innkeeper, cobbler, barber, tailor. (25 years ago, 2-Aug-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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(...) Thanks Arjan! (...) Yes, although the transparent pieces on the model itself are a mix cuz I haven't bothered to change them. I must thank Tim Courtney for his Blacktron I color scheme recommendation. :-) (...) Hmm. I'll check into it. Right (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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(...) Thanks. (...) Yes. See my post regarding this. -Tom McD. when replying, spamcake does not make very good shield material vs. red dragon breath weapon. (25 years ago, 1-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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(...) the Baylug Space page? --Bram (25 years ago, 1-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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Tom McDonald <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> wrote in article <FFrKwx.Dsp@lugnet.com>... (...) and (...) page. (...) over (...) think) (...) Cool model Tom!! Intentionally Blacktron colors? It looks great! Btw: the second picture is corrupt and the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Myrmidon Class Starfighter
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I've built a new starfighter for Peregrin-Westar Intergalactic Designs and I've POVray'ed it. Ldraw file available upon email request or via the page. Please LMKWYT. (URL) my first offering for my local Lego club until I move my Lego pages over (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: A challenge for seasoned Lego Trainers...
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(...) This question does not parse. It does stick up between ties and it does lever the two cars apart, was that what you were asking? if sessior == scissor, then the answer is no, it's not exactly a scissor action. (...) No. (...) That is a (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build)
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| | Halloween Lego Design Contest Reminder
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Hello All! Well, here we are on the verge of August and the scary movies have begun to be released as the summer sneaks to a close and we creep ever closer to Halloween. Those of you who have seen the Haunting or Blair Witch Project and are in a (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-99, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Bass
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(...) in seeing them, and, thanks! Greg "Oh no, not again" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Four new rigs at Sixby Fire Tech
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I've added four new apparatus to the Sixby Fire Tech lineup. I've added a 4 man pumper, 5 man tiller, a 2 man brush truck, and a 2 man mini-pumper that carries the same equipment as a full size pumper while only being 18 studs long. All of these (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: A challenge for seasoned Lego Trainers...
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Does it stick up between ties then sessior open? Does it need to use the 12v coupler "pins" ? BTW some of us have 3/8 plywood under our tracks ;D Was there a thread on this? SteveB (...) remotely (...) of (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Bass
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(...) little brother and I made some Megaman characters a few months ago, but we didn't get into painting or customizing beyond making a yellow scarf for Proto Man. My favorite was Wood Man. We gave him a barrel for his chest. Josh Spaulding (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: A challenge for seasoned Lego Trainers...
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(...) Think out of the box. Upward motion is the wrong direction. GMLTC staffer John Gerlach prototyped a working all LEGO device that pushes two cars apart almost 2 months ago. The first working version is about the size of two RCX bricks stacked (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build)
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| | MindFest
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===...=== MINDFEST A Gathering of Playful Inventors of All Ages October 23-24, 1999 Opening reception and setup: October 22, 4-6pm MIT Media Laboratory (URL) join us for MindFest: a festival of designing, inventing, and learning. A new generation of (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: z14 bevel gears (was Re: hinges and bevel gears, was Re: 60 degree problem
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(...) the (...) No, I just failed to mention that I gear down by 2, then up by 7/6; which is quite close with 1.714. Both have the same center distance, which is extremely helpful with the 8880 setup. (...) and (...) Yes it is. Why it is spread I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fully suspended Technic chassis
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(...) Yes, I'd say so. Certainly, this chassis wouldn't be solid enough for a large rig, say, but for a light racing car, it feels right. I've tried to bend the chassis various ways to test the rigidity, and it feels solid enough. Certianly, it does (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Fully suspended Technic chassis
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(...) (URL) I was wondering about the lack of beams ( I only looked at the front view ) Is there enough rigidity using ( ingeniously ) axles as frame members? This would, of course, be realistic since many classic roadsters used the space frame (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fully suspended Technic chassis
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(...) Well, I have already made a Beach Buggy, which is basically a Beetle with shortended wheelbase and a different body: (URL) didn't look at any pictures of a Beach Buggy when making it, but it seems I got some of the details fairly correct. At (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fully suspended Technic chassis
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(...) How about taking two cylinders out and making it a Beetle? That would be very cool, and I have yet to see a Beetle on the net (built out of Lego, that is). Very nice looking so far. Greg "I am not your broom!" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fully suspended Technic chassis
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(...) There is still one missing part: The 2L grey 1998 style technic connector without toggle notches: (URL) I still haven't modeled the pistons and rods. I'll make the dat file available when these things are done. Fredrik (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Fully suspended Technic chassis
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(...) looks good. do you think i could see the dat file? (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Fully suspended Technic chassis
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Hi, right now I'm in the progress of making a Technic chassis with the same wheels and roughly the same dimensions as 8440 and 8445 (and 2556). In addition, it has all round independent suspension (with one small shock absorber per wheel), front (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | z14 bevel gears (was Re: hinges and bevel gears, was Re: 60 degree problem
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Okay, I'll bite -- how do you get 7/6 to be anywhere close to SQRT(3)? 7/6 is 1.167, and SQRT(3) is 1.732. Is there an additional 2:3 ratio hidden inside the "8880 transmission"? Also, I'm having a little trouble figuring out how the transmission (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Bass
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Not like the fish, like the cleff. This is the grooviest minifig I have ever made, which isn't saying much, but ah well. I'm too lazy right now to make a real page for him, but I should get around to it later tonight. All criticism appreciated, and (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Art Deco (Moderne) buildings using log bricks.
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I've been playing with some of those log bricks lately (mostly tan or white), and when you stack them up, they give a nice "Art Deco" appearance that a lot of old buildings in the 1920's and 1930's have - sort of a "Terra Cotta" sculptured look that (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Broken links (was Re: pneumatics & mindstorms?)
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I can't get these links to work now. Can anyone find the image and post a new link to it? Maybe someone who actually downloaded it as Tim suggested? (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: pneumatics & mindstorms?
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(...) Well, ultimately the pneumatic power comes from the motor that drives the compresser. At a given time frame you can only squeeze so much work out of the motor, and pneumatics is no magic. It gives you great power but still not much speed, if (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Dutch Railways models
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Eric: (...) details I have missed). Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- ---...--- (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: pneumatics & mindstorms?
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(...) that you can see the big air pump, with its spring still attached, is used in the compressor. Has anybody built this robot from the pictures? I always wonder how well the compressor works. Cheers, Hao-yang Wang (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Minifig-scale Babylon 5 Narn Fighter
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(...) Erm... I actually used a few pieces more than just the two sets -- e.g. one of the exhaust ports, the tailfins, etc. Perhaps 85% of the model is from the two sets however. I think I'll have to change the wording on the Web page to reflect (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Minifig-scale Babylon 5 Narn Fighter
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(...) Very groovy! That is awesome; no wasted pieces and a very groovy compact design. How can you do that with just two sets? Greg "ABS is good for igniting lighting towers & refridgeration trucks" Majewski citrusx__@yahoo.com (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Minifig-scale Babylon 5 Narn Fighter
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Hey all, I just added my B5 Narn Fighter to my Web page. (DAT files are coming some time after the third week in August.) You can see it at: (URL) - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: pneumatics & mindstorms?
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In lugnet.robotics, Soh Chio Siong writes: [snip] (...) [snip] Indeed don't! There is no better way to get great power and speed at the same time then the pneumatics. With a worm gear you can get great power, but not much speed, with the gears you (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: models
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[Follow-up to .publish please] (...) The more like a photograph your image becomes, the more you'll want to use JPG. For the renderings on your site, you may lose a lot of detail by reducing colors to save as GIF. Less detail might be lost by just (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: My Starcruiser
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Alex: (...) Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- ---...--- (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: models
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Bram Lambrecht wrote in message ... (...) I thank you for the comments, Bram! I am looking into posting all images as GIF's instead of JPG's to decrease the size. I didn't even think about the anti-aliasing though. Thanks for the tips! (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: pneumatics & mindstorms?
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I just bought my first cylinder and pump. Now I have to buy another one. That motor is so cool. Got to build it. Thanks for the page of instructions. Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) s soh <cssoh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: pneumatics & mindstorms?
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(...) Hello, Don't give up on pneumatics just yet. See what you can do with them: (URL) s soh (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Inspiration: Heavy Gear
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Hey all, I'm sure some of you have already been introduced to heavy Gear -- at least one of Ben Vaughan's awesome Lego models are based upon this game -- but I've just found it. Here's some close-up photos of some models: (URL) page is linked from (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: models
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(...) Either render with anti-aliasing, or render at a larger scale, and then resample with anti-aliasing turned on. Increase the compression for you JPGs. They could easily be 50Kb or less instead of 200+Kb. I look forward to more models! --Bram (25 years ago, 26-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Join the Jambalaya Boxes!
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COME JOIN THE JUMBLE! 1. What is a jambalaya box? A jambalaya box is a collection of LEGO® elements. It is sent through the mail to different people. Each person takes out some pieces that they would like, and replaces them with pieces that others (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jul-99, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | models
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I have a very rough draft of my web page up. Check out my models at: (URL) M Garcia "A pessimist is an experienced optimist" (25 years ago, 25-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Totally cool 310 foot rollercoaster for 2000
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Paul Sinasohn wrote in message ... (...) I built a real basic one for the Taupo Hobby Expo 1999 in July using the monorail chassis from 6991 and 6 Adventurer tan car bodies plus track from 6399, 6991 and extra track from accessory sets. The track (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <379A43C5.BA18D314@v...er.net>... (...) red (...) Well, not to get too religious about this, but I certainly lean toward the 'purist' side of things. I do use plywood tables under my bricks (and I do it with a clear (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) I got your back Larry. Just point me at those decal using Lego-Atheists. :) Seriously, I don't even use the Lego Decals that come is sets. I used to throw them away but I now save them when I think of it just for potential trade value in the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) Yes, I am a rebel without a cause. I secretly despise Lego, and that is why I routinely hack apart/paint minifigs. It is not even a medium for me. I just do it to anger others. Do not try and stop me. You can not resist. Join us, or we will be (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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(...) Yes. And definitely would be impure. If you don't like Lego as a medium, don't use it. :-) Decals are for rebels who secretly wish they were modeling in a different medium. <HUGE FIGHT STARTING GRIN> (25 years ago, 24-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new Engine: SD70M
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Nice job on the SD70M! What might work better for the logo than inlaid red bricks is to go to a hobby shop and pick up some good-quality decals to apply. It will definately give the engine a more prototypical look. -Tim (...) with (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jul-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Chains and Gears
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I have long wanted to build a light weight "Z" axis for a machine. This one is the lightest, functional one yet. Check the pictures at the bottom of the page. (URL) Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Jul-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Volume of 2-3 million bricks (was: GMLTC Modules)
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Conan has his uncle Chuck. Properly fed and cared for, Chuck can sort way more than 1 brick a second. Trust me. Also, those 2.3 million bricks got sorted over the last 20 years (and a good 300,000 are not sorted as of right now) I dunno about (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Totally cool 310 foot rollercoaster for 2000
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Has anyone ever built a Lego roller coaster?? Paul Sinasohn (25 years ago, 24-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build)
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