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Hi to all! I've been enjoying the dialog for some time now. I am working on a RCX bot, two bricks - one for movement the other for - well, it's really just an Inventorbot at the moment, but who knows. I am at a loss as to where to purchase parts. (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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Well...someone has to post first...so let it be me. Let's list all the currently going on. Alan This message's random set is: 6543, www.lugnet.com/pause...query=6543 (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Boy, you're fast! Do you notice the looseness that John mentioned? How about this challenge... can he hold a piece of chain link from say a Ninja Treasure Transport (6033) or Air Zep? It doesn't have to be a death grip... well if it were REAL it (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) LOL! I was gonna reply to the "nice" version and put up a pic of a belville fig on my site, but you were too quick for me ;-) (...) Yep, it's easy, and you can see the results on (URL) (...) Belville hands have minifig-sized grip size - not (...) (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.belville, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) It should be 1031, here (URL) C S Soh (URL) where air is power (25 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)
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(...) You know what would be exceptionally cool? If LUGNET's web interface could 'pick out' set numbers and turn them into links to the Pause database. That way if you see a number and you don't know it - click and voila! I have no idea how practial (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.build)
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I built a Tudor Estate not long ago, and decided to do some landscaping with it. I posted this on Lugnet.town a few weeks ago, so you might have already looked. Click on the picture of the Tudor house (URL) Gerber wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Well it seems its working now. As noted by others "Hooray!" for Lego Architecture Silas Silas P wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Just a test, I have been having trouble posting to this subgroup Silas (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Agreed. not sure what audience this group really serves that wasn't being served already but that's my standard grumble. Todd's answer is that the traffic will grow, but that doesn't mean I like having to follow another group. Nevertheless, I (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hi Paul, Unfortunately I can't take credit for that idea... I borrowed the technique from Jeremy Sproat. It is compiled of screenshots taken in LEdit. I then took them into Photoshop and compsited them into one image and tuned the color to get (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) But of course! The most important newsgroup would be lugnet.build.BURP - can't live without it... -Shiri (URL) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hooray he says. =P I read (skim) too many newsgroups on lugnet as it is. =P (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) focused (...) And, there's an urgent need for lugnet.build.hugepooppiece, where we can discuss our favorite parts.:-) Alan (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) you (...) bucket) (...) YB73m You could put a 1x2 or 2x2 brick under it, and put the legs in that. Alan (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) focused (...) I thought the same thing ;-) y'know, minifigs, arches, red 2x4 bricks - we need groups for all of these! (...) That's true... -Shiri The yahoo WYSIWYG has been playing tricks on me, so no new stuff yet :-( Sorry! But see CastLEGO (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Well, clearly, we need a lugnet.build.slope!!! They're important too, you know. (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Robotech/Macross was my first experience with Anime, and I've been a big fan ever since. :) I've always wanted to create a Lego Valkyrie, but I don't know where to start. :( (...) I wish Lego would come out with some real mecha. I'd love to (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I can't find 1030 (or 9030, in case it was a typ0) at Briskshelf or Pause. Where did you find these scans, Miles? Kevin (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)
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(...) Let us know when you're done! Put some pics! -Shiri (aspiring architect :-) (URL) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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How did you generate the blueprint on the fu.html page? Was it LDLite's wireframe mode? or LEDIT? It's a cool idea. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I believe I will be frequenting this newsgroup! Now to finish some of those models I have been working on... Build On! John Matthews (architect) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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You can learn basic LEGO Technic engineering and building from books. What do you know about the new book, ie, "Brick Layers II ..."? Pitsco's 2000 catalog has a new book titled "Brick Layers II: Creative Engineering with Lego Constructions" (Pitsco (...) (25 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.books)
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(...) The Aerial Acrobats set had three in white. Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hi Lance, Generally, I've found that my ideal building style varies by the scale of the model. I've explored mecha articulation with several differnt mechanisms, and I've decided that articulation styles can be catagorized into 3 general (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Drew, If you are new you might not know about this *very* useful link. If you already know, there might be others who could benefit form an ability to decode LUGNET conversations of all the numbers that get thrown around. Soooo... From the LUGNET (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I was first in this one! Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Whew! When I first saw that .arch was a new group, I thought it was for focused discussion of LEGO arches! I'm all for part-fixations, but that seemed to be just a bit overboard. :) Come to think of it, arches are very important to (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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About the 1x8x3 (I think it is 3) fence with two slats: There were 2 in brown in the Pharaoh's Forbidden Ruins set. That is the only set that has had them in brown. They were available in Yellow in the Town Jr. set Roadblock Runners and perhaps (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) you (...) bucket) (...) That's an awesome idea! You could make a Buddha, or a Renaissance man! That would be totally cool. -Shiri (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Let's start this one off. Which are the best sets to get for the Technic pieces most folks use to make their models with? More to the point, the articulation bits. Thanks! (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I haven't seen the 1x4x2 lattice fence in brown, and it isn't very common in black. The only current set I am aware of with 1x4x2 lattice fences at all is 4556 Train Station with red ones. (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) What I'd like to know is which set had them in yellow. I just won some yellow ones on eBay. (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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The legs still fit...you can also stick a 1x2 brick on the bottom and stick the legs into that--doesn't look as silly as sticking a 1x2 brick onto the bottom of a torso. --Bram ------Original Message------ From: Jeff Johnston <sakura@mediaone.net> (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) I've got some minifig body parts and accessories for sale, but it's going to cost you an arm and a leg... (sorry, when I saw the above description I just couldn't resist) follow-ups to lugnet.off-topic.fun (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Hmm, that sounds interesting. Would you still be able to stick legs on it if you had arms put into it though? Those arm-pins would probably get in the way. I had pondered putting a second set of armholes farther down on one or two of my 'figs (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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| | Re: New newsgroups: Architecture, Contests, Mecha, and Minifigs (subgroups of lugnet.build)
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I tried to reply to a post at lugnet.build.arch and I got an error "The newsgroup lugnet.build.arch could not be resolved" What's happening here, I can look at it why can't I post on it? Silas Todd Lehman wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I have. You might not beleive this, but I've been lurking about six months! Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) If you haven't already, check out my buildings, including Fallingwater: (URL) Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Had to fix that, please post all replies to this message! Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Or maybe third:) Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) know the digger arm holder 1x2 brick (www.lugnet.com/paus...ry=5390-1, attached to digger arm and bucket) can hold minifig arms? You could use this to make fat men! Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Finally! Another place for me to hang out;) I wonder what finally got Todd to put the much-needed group online. TGFCraigo;) -- pn (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Hello! So, let's see your copies of great architecture! Alan (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Yay! I'm first! Well, to start this group off, Check out my Castle minifigs! I'll be adding more this weekend, so check back on Monday. I'll keep you posted. Jeff (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.castle)
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| | New newsgroups: Architecture, Contests, Mecha, and Minifigs (subgroups of lugnet.build)
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Four new focused sub-groups of lugnet.build have just been created. CHARTER/PURPOSE ===...=== lugnet.build (group and hierarchy): Good old-fashioned building discussions: creations, modeling ideas and techniques, tips & tricks, insights, custom (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.admin.general)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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Welcome to lugnet.build.minifigs, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.build.minifigs (group): Mini-Figures ("Minifigs"): custom modifications & detailing, mix-&-match ideas, minifig accessories & body parts, etc. lugnet.build (group (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests)
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Welcome to lugnet.build.contests, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.build.contests (group): Building contests: ideas, announcements, planning, discussions, etc. lugnet.build (group and hierarchy): Good old-fashioned building (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.contests)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Welcome to lugnet.build.mecha, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.build.mecha (group): Mecha (mechanical warriors): creations, ideas, gaming scenarios, mech-related anime & manga, etc. lugnet.build (group and hierarchy): Good (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Welcome to lugnet.build.arch, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.build.arch (group): Architecture: modeling ideas & techniques, tips & tricks, insights, history, etc. lugnet.build (group and hierarchy): Good old-fashioned building (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I was delighted to find that Kevin Loch's instruction scans of the 8868 set has been updated to include the alternate model of the garbage truck with grabber arms. (URL) 8868 set is unique in many ways. It is the only Technic pneumatic set to come (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Enhancing landing gear
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(...) Black hawk is 8425 and 8480 is the space shuttle. if you do a search for sets on lugnet's main page, it will provide you with info for them... along with pictures. (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) intent (...) Which sets are those? Just give me model names and I can find it myself....thanks. LegoMasterLuke (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) sorry, i meant sets, yes. :) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) nose. If (...) You mean Lego sets #8480 and #8425? Or are those message numbers? Sorry, I'm brand new to the Lugnet community. About pictures, 'fraid not. It is my intent to take some pictures (make a website out of it!) but I don't have any (...) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) use a locking mechanism that will prevent the gear from being pushed up by the weight alone. (see 8480, or 8425 for some nicely done ones for just such purposes) got any pictures? :) (25 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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I built a very large & detailed model of a B-1B Lancer. It comes loaded: power windows, bucket seats, AM/FM radio......just kidding. =) My problem is this: Although the landing gear can support the weight of the bomber, it is still quite fragile. (...) (25 years ago, 3-Feb-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I don't have any complete pic's of it on the web, but there are glimples of it in several pictures (the red building with grey roof and white windows): (URL) Istok (25 years ago, 31-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Bite your tongue. But glue it to the roof of your mouth first so that it really hurts. Infidel. (25 years ago, 31-Jan-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Glue? Chris Just couldn't resist. (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) But not very well. They have a tendency to pop out again. At least that's been my experience. Anyone have any clues as to how to get them to stay? (25 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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On Wed, 19 Jan 2000 04:02:08 GMT, Allan J Smith uttered the following profundities... (...) For those with the tractor wheel links, the inside "tubes" of 1x4 plates fit into the holes on the links.... (25 years ago, 30-Jan-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Scoop what?
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New results testing bulk scooping of 10mm and 12mm faceted beads with front-end loader, backhoe, and Technic seat as scoops: Scooping: The larger 10mm and 12mm faceted beads scooped more completely than the smaller 6mm and 8mm sizes. All sizes (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) it was a Crown or not. I actually got the idea from someone elses sight, but they have since taken down the picture. Tom (25 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) well as new pictures (...) Very nice. I believe I will be shamelessly borrowing elements from your stations, not to mention basing an old LBFR engine (4-wide of course :-) on your Engine Two. Is this based on a Crown? Thanks, Will Visit the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) pictures (...) Thanks Gary Living near Boston like I do, there are alot of old fire stations to draw inspiration from, and they are all based on real stations near where I live. By the way, do you have any pictures of your Victorian Gothic (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Very nice indeed! I really love your historic firehouses. I also liked the history behind them, including saving some from the wreckers ball via historic preservation. You used the same colors I did in my Victorian Gothic firestation. Great (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Tom, The link to the fire chief's picture is broken. You may also get a note from TLCs legal department regarding the names you have chosen for your town and the companies that sold you the fire trucks. You'll want to put the standard (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Hi all I have updated my fire site at (URL) have added a new station and a couple of new trucks, as well as new pictures of my old trucks and stations. thanks Tom D (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Space & SW rumor denied by TLC!
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(...) Bummer ! -- Scott A My Lego Site : (URL) List : (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.dear-lego)
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The Lego Beach Fire and Rescue Service has put a new engine into service at station three. It is loosely based on a couple of older Pierce pumpers currently in service with the Pleasure Ridge Park (Louisville, KY) Fire Department. You may use the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Brown Fence Element
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(...) Are you looking specifically for brown? They seem to be somewhat common in white: (2 URLs) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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Another addition to my "wallpaper" page: the truck I posted recently to cad.dat.models: (URL) LMKWYT! --Bram (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.publish)
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(...) While I don't know the answer to this question, I have a addendum to this question, does anyone know if any readily available sets have the 1x4x2 Lattice Fence in Black. My current project could use about 8 of them. Although, if a source of (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hey: Does the brown fence element appearing (x2) in 5988 Pharoah's Forbidden Ruins also appear in any other sets? For being in a set thats been around for a while, I am surprised that this element hasn't appeared elsewhere -- well, at least not to (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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I put my first web site up a few days ago and updated it about fifteen minutes prior to this message. Feel free to check it out and LMKWYT. (URL) Dickinson (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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See my latest truck (a black tractor with tanker trailer) in lugnet.cad.dat.models: (URL) LMKWYT! I'll try to get some raytraces done soon. --Bram (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) As I was sorting pieces last weekend (oops, wrong ng!), I found a castle fig that had the reddish brown hair and beard. I guess when I first got it, I probably assumed it was brown, but in a good light, it's definitely auburn. (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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| | Space & SW rumor denied by TLC!
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In a mail to LEGO Sweden I asked them if they couldn´t make any other space models as long as they made SW. They said (translated) "Ofcourse we can, we have the Insectoids. There is no need for more space, there are so many other themes as well." (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Office Building
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The "October 1999" brick was gray, not silver. It was made for the opening of the LEGO Outlet store in Atlanta, Ga. The "November 1999" bricks were made for the LEGO Outlet store opening in Woodbridge, VA. The silver 2x4 bricks formed a stripe just (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) They came from the LEGO outlets that opened in October (Georgia) and November (Virginia). I assume that the brick was grey and not silver..At the LEGO outlet in GA they had all of the basic colors (including grey). Michael Hader (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I saw one "October 1999" silver brick used as the cornerstone. Which brings me to an OT question: where did these bricks come from? I saw people posting about "October" and "November" bricks, but I never saw where they were getting them or how (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) the second pc even looks like an h.r. giger painting! the light catching on the side of the all-black head reveals the elaborate plate and brick work quite nicely. it's so great to see a creation using system, technic, and throbot elements so (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Looks like Lego... 2x3 bricks maybe. (...) It is quite nice... But the seller gives zero information about the artist. Unless it's someone really famous, I don't see anyone buying this at this price. I think someone is testing the Ebay market (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes, the windows are from 4561. The pictures don't show how cool the silver stripe looks in person. I'm sure we will get some digital camera pics of it at the next meeting. KL (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Given how much you dislike MicroSoft, it's not too surprising that you overlooked the WINDOWS. <bah dump bump> <GD&R> (...) Well, if you weren't off goldbricking with new computer toys for your development machine you might have spotted them (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I think that they can best be seen in this one. (URL) Roller (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) office building, and where are you hiding the silver bricks? --Todd (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) post it, they will come" Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Indside of a dog, it's too dark to read... ---...--- Reply to: rhempel at bmts dot com ---...--- (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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John J. Ladasky Jr. wrote in message ... (...) the (...) joint (...) disassemble (...) 45-degree, (...) No, we don't know this for a fact. When I said "my rule of thumb" I probably should have said, "the assumption I work under". It is a (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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Hey: I just made some quick and dirty scans of an Alien figure composed of Technic and Throwbot parts. View the steaming pile of plastic at: (URL) Richard More stuff at: (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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Faceted beads scoop well with the LEGO front-end loader, back hoe, and Technic seat. The 8mm size works better than the 6mm size. LEGO Shop at Home (telephone 1-800-453-4652 anytime) sells the front-end and backhoe scoops in Service Pack #5284 for (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) O.K., I did it, and it WORKS! Here are the details (I wish I had a digital camera, or LDRAW right now): On a 32 X 32 baseplate, I constructed three walls using several 1 X 4, 1 X 6, and 1 X 8 bricks, four 1 X 4 hinge bricks, and two 1 X 8 (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) The easiest way for me to answer this would that I would certainly consider making another clock (or any other sculpture) for a commission. You are right, the cost would be high... not only to cover the bricks, but just for the time involved (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) Once again, it's proved that while special pieces are cool, nothing beats a massive quantity of good ol' bricks to build something great. So now... what are you going to do with BLUE bricks? -Tom McD. when replying, spamcake was rationed in (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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At the risk of being pilloried, (but I gotta know), would you consider selling the clock (or a clock)? [ok, so that is really two, quite different questions] Actually the real question I had in mind was... had you thought about putting it up for (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jan-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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