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(...) WOW! Can't believe I missed that 1st time around. great form & functionality all around the VTOL's are wicked cool the use of pieces for the engines are inventive & 'fit' the unique design just right i like how the whole thing was built big (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ok, I'll try to do that next time. (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENT FOR THE LEGO SPACE FORCE!!!
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(*Salutes and walks to podium*) Ladies and Gentlemen, Just yesterday, Jay Hennen (my brother), spacecraft engineer, made the prototype final solution for the Fleebnork problem!!! He will explain. Jay: Hello, howdy, hi. I thank my brother Dean for (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) wicked funny & well 'executed' heh. sounds like a result of "The Random LEGO® Set Name Generator" at (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) This is too funny. I don't know if anyone else can appreciate this but it reminds me of an odd situation I was in years ago. In the later stages of basic training at Ft. benning GA, we went on a field training exercise. At this point we had (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Heh yeah -- it's pretty odd. Ran across the site some years ago and have checked on it now and again. Without going too off topic, it's more the fact that one of the vacated towers was left standing for someone TO be able to claim. Kind of the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Have you been reading Snowcrash? (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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"Andrew Summersgill" <ajs@nospamblahblahblah.co.uk> wrote in message news:HGDxvB.205x@lugnet.com... (...) they (...) they (...) exception (...) trio (...) that's actually a very good idea... *looks at his technic pieces* and feasible, too! (...) oh (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: New MOC: The FlyGill
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(...) Well I think you nailed the basic form at the smaller scale very well. (...) My only suggestion would be either put a fig with helmet or make the cockpit enclosed. Or is this supposed to be a speeder or something? -Mike Petrucelli (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Combat Pizza Delivery
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(...) LOL! What a great way to spruce up a classic car from a classic set! Super, -Kevin (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | New MOC: The FlyGill
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Hi all, Inspired by Bruce Lowell's (URL), I've built a craft similar in shape and design, but much smaller! The FlyGill: (2 URLs) Main Folder> PLMKWYT and don't be afraid to criticize. (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) that the (...) a (...) Sealand.. but (...) weathered look (...) heh, everybody comments on the weathered look of my MOCs, I wish I could take credit for it... unfortuantely I can't, as it's just a side effect of having a lego collection almost (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) -Tim (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Combat Pizza Delivery
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Next time you're pinned down by enemy fire and get the urge for some pizza, just call Combat Pizza Delivery: (URL) Combat Pizza Car features all-terrain treads, a handy roof-mounted side-swivel vulcan cannon and a personal Death-Rifle(tm) with (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build) !!
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(...) of (...) of (...) Hmmm. Sounds like they need one of two things: 1) Deployable helicopter landing pad that can retract like a drawbridge from the side of the tower. OR: 2) Cage with some medicine in it for the gerbils. I guess it really boils (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) Thanks! "Hobbling" is definitely the best way to describe it's speed. It has very powerful engines, but the weight slows it way down... (...) Thanks again. Yes, the construction of the Gungan Ammo Cart was the inspiration for this pod. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: a second look?
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(...) Keith, Whoa! Thanks for bringing this to my attention. There are MOC's here that could be highlighted well on their own, the big one looks very impressive, did it have fold up landing gear? All in all, a very well done MOC/site, something I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: The Matrix Reloaded
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(...) Jeff, Hehe...the spaced text didn't work for the "Brief" post on the .page. No problem since anyone who has not seen Reloaded should go and do so NOW! Okay, to answer your question: When I saw those mechs, building them in LEGO bricks was the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | The Matrix Reloaded
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question contains SPOILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . anybody seen this movie & in particular the Zion door closing mechas?--they rock. I'd eventually like to build 'em or something similar in Lego, maybe technic scale. Jeff (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Yet another new MOC-A prototype spaceship
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(...) SNIP (...) Overall it's really cool. Looks like it would be a cool ship to see in a movie come quickly swooping in & lift the cargo container off. The wings are a bit to long for my taste, BUT if there's no gravity assist, then you'd probably (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Yet another new MOC-A prototype spaceship
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(...) OK, here we go... I think the turret on the top would look better if both barrels were tied together (maybe it was just the one pic I looked at. The rest seemed to have the barrels elevated at the same angles). I don't think a gunner will have (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: GardenSLUG Successful at the Greenhouse
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(...) The mech bay that I've done is good enough for smaller mechs and it complies with the MB standards. But you'll need to build a super module to be able to make a believable module that can house the bigger mechs. Are you planning to build one (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Another small slew of military vehicles
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<snipped> (...) Anthony -- I really like this idea. Partly because I've always thought that the Principality of Sealand was a rather ambitious and creative idea based on a British line of defenses from WWII. (URL) your idea is more akin to the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) You know that is really nifty. Um... one suggestion regarding the actual images. Try and use a lower quality jpeg compression. The picture will still look decent, but it makes a big differnce in terms of file size. -Mike Petrucelli (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Call for Participation in the Train Model Contest at BrickFest™ 2003
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Call for Participation in the Train Model Contest at BrickFest™ 2003 BrickFest™ has traditionally had a number of different model contests. While the overall contests (if any) have yet to be determined, we'll be holding a model contest this year (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !
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| | Call for Train Participation at Brickfest 2003
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Call for Train Participation at Brickfest™ 2003, this August 8-10th, in Arlington, Virginia. ILTCO™ is pleased to announce that the ILTCO Organizing Committee has accepted the role of "Train Activities Coordinator" for BrickFest™ 2003, and I've (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Another small slew of military vehicles
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"Andrew Summersgill" <ajs@nospamblahblahblah.co.uk> wrote in message news:HGC3FD.1236@lugnet.com... (...) closer to 1 than 2. the towers haven't actually seen any action yet. they hate the crew-change because it means they have to pack up whatever (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) Hmm...thanks for suggestion, I'll do that next time (oh yes, I'm sure that probe or a friend will be along to check out this planet again) ;-) (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: a second look?
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(...) yeah, i often deal witht he same lack of feedback :( it sux anyway, its a great base. Luv the details, and the big vtol is cool. The black one is good too, but IMO the little grey one is a bit on the spindly side. maybe that was how it was (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Yet another new MOC-A prototype spaceship
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Preliminary blurry spyphoto: (URL) was originally supposed to be a fighter. When i saw how square and bulky it became, I decided to add the cargo compartment. Then it looked empty, so i made the little speeder thing. Im still in the process of (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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| | a second look?
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I realize this may be poor form, but I'd like to 'bump' a buddy's project. Its an air base for near-future vtol aircraft. He announced a few weeks ago, and it didn't get much run. Obviously I think its pretty good and he spent alot of time on it. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Another small slew of military vehicles
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(...) used (...) Why is that? Too comfy on the towers or just too dangerous? Andrew. (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | More new MOCS: a whole bunch
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After my last post (and the resulting reprimand from adm. Giddens), I was inspired to get a few more MOCs posted. Here they are: (All the folders are moderated, so if ya want more pics just go up) A torpedo plane, the albatross. It is used in (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) LOL! This is cool. I can just imagine this hobbling to a house and attatching the hose to the WasteTank and then turning on the switch... It's also nicely made. I like how you used the Gungan-like 'pod' idea using the hoses to hold the hover (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) Nathan, The probe is cool. I liked the original image - I couldn't figure out what the heck it was (that was the point, though). I was thinking when I first saw it, you should have put up a few more, sligthly less distorted, images before you (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: GardenSLUG Successful at the Greenhouse
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(...) Hi AC! Well, I liked your Mech Bay just fine, and acutually I appologize for the lack of feedback. What I am really going for is Mech Bays that incorporate the Moonbase Module Standards. This way they all can be connected and interconnected (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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| | Mega Bloks and Bandai Join Forces in Japan and Asia
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The latest ToyboxDX rumble have news about Bandai co-operating with Mega Bloks (URL) They only have one image: (URL) Here are some press releases I found though Google news: (2 URLs) They can seriously challenge LEGO's market share in Asia since (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Gunner Station Level II (was re:DSMs)
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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our homepage, Gunner Station Level II; (URL) second level of the Death Star gunner station contains the massive ion gunnery that can easily destroy small rebel craft with a single shot. The lower level can be (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Guess where my sphere's being used?
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(...) Now THAT is cool! And it looks so good on him! I gotta check it out on my next trip to LLCA. Keep up the great work! Mark P (URL) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: New battlemech: Cougar
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(...) joint hips on your latest mechs work very well, it gives them a 'realistic' movement area, as well as staying true to the looks of the art. Perhaps you could take a pic of the joint for me to look over? I THINK I know what you mean, but if I (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) The long flex tube near the second spaceman (the one with the beard) is attached to the outtake on the septic tank and powerful suction removes all the waste from the septic tank and into the holding tank (the main section of the pod). (...) (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) Thanks! Yes, those pieces were the reason I bought two copies of 7115. (URL) of the Lego>> (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Guess where my sphere's being used?
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(...) Thanks, Bruce (et al.). Yeah, they came to me first, requesting my permission... this time. -Bruce (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Henry's Harpsichord linked at User Friendly
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Just a quick 'cool note' that Henry Lim's Harpsichord was featured as yesterdays "Link of the Day" at User Friendly. :) James (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.sculpture)
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| | Re: Zipper--the two-piece flying helicopter
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(...) Alas. It doesn't work. The problem isn't slippage, the real problem is that the output axle actually *DOES* rapidly acquire the speed necessary to escape the launcher, but is not yet spinning fast enough to take real flight. What happens is (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Zipper--the two-piece flying helicopter
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"Mark Tarrabain" <markt@lynx.SPAMBLOCK.net> wrote in message news:HG800x.D34@lugnet.com... (...) kind of (...) fly! (...) As someone here mentioned; try using a wormgear. Put your outputaxel, the one with the 8t gears on a axel that goes half the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | New MOC: The Starflux
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Hey guys, I've just uploaded my latest space MOC, The Starflux, a racing ship converted from a scout ship. Check out the page: (URL) The Starflux> (URL) clickey!>> LMKWYT. Thanks a lot. -Bruce (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) Oh and BTW Adrimal, could you explain how it clean the septic tanks? I need the information for the engineers' approval. (...) Yeah, that was way too weird. Check it out! Cheers (*slautes*) C/O Hennen (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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(...) That's cool! Nice use of those beige pieces! Keep building Adrimal! Amazing pod.......must tell the committe about this new vehicle.... Cheers (*clink*) C/O Hennen (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Just what you need to clean out those Moonbase Septic Tanks!
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Hi All, After (URL) buying> two copies of #7115 (URL) Gungan Patrol> at $5.99 each, I knew I had make a pod (even if I was rather late). Here is the result of two nights of building while watching Jeopardy: (URL) Sanitation Pod!> (numbers 1-5) (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | The legendary set 383 reloaded....
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Hi all! after my first pair of oldtimer trucks got highlighted, here is the next MOC of that theme: this time I rebuilt the legendary set 383 from 1973. But I did some modest modification to the up-to-date piece assortment of course... Again I tried (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Guess where my sphere's being used?
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Wow! what an Honor! It works perfect. Congrats Bruce! e (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Guess where my sphere's being used?
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Very cool. Did someone from LEGO tell you this, or did you just happen to notice it? Bruce (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Excellent work, Bruce! Congrats!! -Tim (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Guess where my sphere's being used?
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The Model Designers at LEGOLAND California are using my sphere design for a citizen of Miniland. Check it out (URL) here>. I was surprised and honored that they would want to use my design. I thought I'd share it with you all. -Bruce (URL) LEGO @ (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Another small slew of military vehicles
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"Andrew Summersgill" <ajs@nospamblahblahblah.co.uk> wrote in message news:HG89LI.22FC@lugnet.com... (...) Kelvinisgrad (...) see (...) a (...) and (...) surface. no direct connection between the towers, no. I'm going to design a cargo submarine (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Variable Speed, reversible pneumatic engine
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(...) Hi Jason, I'm glad you like the engine. I'm not really into engines. I was just trying to satisfy Paul Kreig's desire to have a reversible engine, and it struck me that a differential was an easy mechanical way to do it. I love differentials. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Another small slew of military vehicles
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(...) number (...) submarine. (...) an (...) to (...) Now this sounds like a really cool idea. Yes, you definitely need a map and I'd love to see it - would the towers be linked in some way with undersea access tunnels or something - to make it a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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"Keith Goldman" <legomankeith@aol.com> wrote in message news:HG78sx.1AsH@lugnet.com... (...) the profile of the Flea, the gatling cannons & light array on the Scorp. I thought the Hyrdra's back half was outstanding, the tilting weapons system was (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Variable Speed, reversible pneumatic engine
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(...) works, but now I get it. For anyone else who's lost, here's how I understand it: The casing of the differential is held still by the gear in the clear box. This means that the input shaft from the pistons comes in, turns the inner differential (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Zipper--the two-piece flying helicopter
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(...) Has anyone else tried building a LEGO launcher for this? I've tried using a 1:125 ganged gear train made with 3 40t gears and 3 8t gears (the final 8t gear being housed on the axle of the spinning toy), and just cranking at one end, but the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: GardenSLUG Successful at the Greenhouse
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(...) absolutely beautiful. I felt at home. The Green House manager was also very kind and she seemed genuienly glad we (GardenSLUG) was there at the event. We have standing offers to display and hold meetings at the Green House in the future. I say (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Rebel Hangar (Old MOC)
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Just uploaded over the weekend more pics of this old MOC done by my sons after they took over the rebel hangar setup I did for action figures. (URL) Just click on the pic to view all of the pics. Regards, ACPin & Sons (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Another small slew of military vehicles
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Director... In general, your vehicular designs are very cool. I liked the profile of the Flea, the gatling cannons & light array on the Scorp. I thought the Hyrdra's back half was outstanding, the tilting weapons system was spot-on, but the cab and (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | New battlemech: Cougar
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Me again! After being reinspired by Pawel charznecki's artwork, i decided to build a battletech mech that i have wanted to build for awhile.That mech is obviously the cougar :) The design is a refreshing change in pace from my recent humanoid-mecha (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Gunner Station Level I (was re:DSMs)
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Check out our latest DSM MOC from our homepage, Gunner Station Level I; (URL) first level of the Death Star gunner station is equipped with twin ion cannons that can track down the smaller rebel craft that may have penetrated the main defense (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Another small slew of military vehicles
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been a while since my last post, and in the meantime Kelvini-Republic Arms has produced several new units for my military. links to the promo pics follow. (URL) KRSR-11 "Flea" Light Scout Trike (URL) KRAD-A3 "Scorpion" Mobile Anti-Aircraft Platform (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Largest Steering Wheel?
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(...) I don't actually own one, and none of the online images I've seen convey any good sense of scale, but this appears to be the largest piece officially used as a steering wheel, along with colors and availability: (URL) I thumbed through the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Largest Steering Wheel?
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(...) I beleive the largest steering wheel part is the large technic steering wheel from sets like the 8880 supercar and 8466 4x4 off roader and so on. (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Largest Steering Wheel?
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Hey Y'all: What is the largest steering wheel made by TLC? What set(s) does it come in? I'm looking for something approximately 1 1/2 - 2" (4-5 cm?) in diameter -- is there such an element? Thanks in advance, -- Hop-Frog (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Variable Speed, reversible pneumatic engine
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Here are two pictures, the left image shows the engine running forward. The right image shows it running backwards. You can see that the differential case is turned about 90 degrees between the two images. (URL) still haven't worked on building (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Ye Olde Hunting Lodge
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Hey All, Here is something I have been working on. Ye Olde Hunting Lodge. It is the home of a recluse, Hans Von Bergen. He inherited the Lodge from his father, a nobleman, and has lived here ever since. Pics haven't been moderated yet, but I will (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build) !
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| | BioniWars: EyeGee-EightToaEight (IG-8OA8)
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(2 URLs) While the basic gun designs were posted almost two weeks ago, this character actually premiered at the MichLUG meeting that I attended earlier today. He looks a bit goofy, but I've come to the conclusion that, with the exception of the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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| | bot head & gun
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i was just fiddlin' around and discovered how to make a small (3 piece) bot head: (URL) and a small (3 piece)rotating gun using a hammer piece: (URL) my gallery (post mod): (URL) Jeff (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Gauss Gun and 50.Cal. Fast Attack Crafts, Oh my, oh my, oh!
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Hello all, I have two MOCs at the moment, the G.A.C ((URL)) (Gauss Attack Craft) and the C.A.C ((URL)). The G.A.C has four 50. Caliber machine guns designed to cut down infantry and light armor. There are ammo tubes and VTOL gears. It is extremely (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Blue Dragon
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I can't seem to stop building dragons for some reason. Anyway, here's my latest, a blue dragon. He is by far the most articulate dragon so far: * head moves up & down * mouth opens & closes * shoulders move up & down, left & right * arms bend at the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.castle) !!
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| | The Mystery Deepens...
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(...) The Terran Home Defense Committee has acquired (URL) three more dataphotos>. According to long range sensor scans, the craft is unmanned and unarmed. However, closer analysis of the dataphotos suggest the probe has very a intricate and (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | [MOC] "Canastra" Jet Fighter / Jato de Ataque "Canastra"
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**Lusófonos, lá em baixo :D** Hi all, i'm new (in posting) to this news group and i've made a simple jet plane (my first in LEGO) and looks cool (the Nazi-german desert paint scheme sounds strange in this plane), and sorry for my english this is a (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.br, lugnet.loc.pt)
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| | Re: Fuchi Fuchi!
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(...) Oohh, thanks! (...) Yep. I've been looking into other uses for it. Makes great railings. (...) Actually, it was modeled after the "Fuchi Tantrum" scene in the manga. Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Fuchi Fuchi!
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(...) (Blush again) Thanks! It's horribly inaccurate, but I'm glad you like it. (...) Yep, I've got a breakdown pic too. Instructions... umm, someday ;) Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Fuchi Fuchi!
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Hee hee thanks GAMH. Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Fuchi Fuchi!
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(...) Thanks! Now I just gotta build one with the full range of mobility... (...) Thank Mladen. It was his idea. (...) (Blush) (...) Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: New mecha: Hoplite
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Frank, this is neat. I like the head and I encourage you to continue building. Always good to see stuff from you. Keep up the good work. e (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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(...) An excellent point. Looking at the MegaBloks military sets is just unpleasant. Not that they are necessarily bad in their own way, but the specialized pieces, particularily the ordinance/hardware look like non-construction parts tacked on. For (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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Oh, and another thing... (URL) Since when did Wheeljack become a Decepticon?> I've obviously been out of the loop. (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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(...) One thing I really enjoy about LEGO maintaining "non-violent" production is military MOC creativity. With the introduction of "violent" sets, many are tempted to use "short-cut parts" for weapons. This part, for instance: (URL) I see a lot of (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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Just an update...found this link: (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Heavy duty mecha (or other) joint
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(...) I can honestly say, I've never heard this phrase uttered before.....in any context. :D (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: My site is down :-(
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Site seems ok, And everything seems to be up'n'running btw Dennis, the Audi you have, is that a S2?? In that case, I have an RS6!!! Whats up? "Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HEyuxG.GqL@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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(...) Hate to be blunt, but it won't happen. The closest thing LEGO got to a violent "realistic" line was Wild West, and it was cut short after two years. Gundam? Please LEGO, no! No more licenses! Just my 2 bricks, (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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(...) Hmmmmmm...this may not be a bad thing. It might finally be the kick in the butt necessary to get Lego to wake up and release more modern sets, and get past their anti-violence fears. At some point they simply have to go ahead and do it.. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Heavy duty mecha (or other) joint
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(...) Probably some technic beams & pins could hold the arches together nicely & give it more strength (URL) Jeff (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Little Mech
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Hi, This is a small mech I made some months ago and only now got the chance to photograph (new digicam - woohoo!). It's heinously unstable, and won't balance in many poses, but it's got all the important articualtion points. (URL) Brickshelf Folder> (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: Awesome mech images
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(...) Done! And a link to your creations as well for submitting that fine site. My personal favorite: (URL) That is one lovely design! -Dave (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Heavy duty mecha (or other) joint
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(...) Yep, but to get the joint strength, you'll need to re-inforce the sides of the cylinder brick. Solution: switch to an r2-d2 body instead like so: (2 URLs) This way, not only do you have your joint, but you have SNOT wherever you need it. It's (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Awesome mech images
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I woul just like to ask to have a link put up in the inspirational site link for .mecha. It has seemed to rekindle my love affair for mechs (not mechas :) ) These were done by the amateur artist Pawel Czarmecki and i believe them to be IMHO the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: Heavy duty mecha (or other) joint
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(...) Jeff, that's pretty cool. I wonder what would happen if you put a 2x2 cylinder brick: [LDrawPart 3941:15] inside of a couple 1x4x1 arches: [LDrawPart 3659:15:2] Is that possible with some SNOT to hold the arches together? --Todd (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Hasbro goes to the bricks!
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(...) BOOO...OOO! BOOO...OOO! BOOO...OOO! Death to Hasbro, now they are trying clone TLC! *mutters under breath* We can't trust any of them - there is only ONE construction toy, and that is LEGO! (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: Variable Speed, reversible pneumatic engine
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(...) You have no need to apoligize. Your way of understanding is completely valid and brings to light many new ideas way outside the scope of my thinking and that of many others, I'm sure. I believe I do understand your explaination. So, it makes (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Variable Speed, reversible pneumatic engine
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<snip> (...) You don't get very good speed control. I'd think that using the small range between completely off and completely on for one of the ports of a switch would be a better speed control. In the parially on state, you'd get constricted flow. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build)
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