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(...) The packaging is the same as "Town Jr." Alan (26 years ago, 6-Dec-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Hello all! I just got back from the Imagination Center and have scanned in some pictures of the 1999 set 6455 "Space Simulation Station". The packaging of the set is a bit new. Haven't ever seen Lego do this before. -- Matthew Verdier "You can't (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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"The Yellow Mill" has made its last cut. The parts have been returned to inventory. I'll miss it. New pictures and QuickTime movies are posted at (URL) Bob Fay (26 years ago, 5-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Howdy, ...there are several new web pages at www.weirdrichard.com: www.weirdrichard.com...nefish.htm documents building a model of the Eiffel Tower using 2x2 bricks. www.weirdrichard.com/blimp.htm documents a model of a blimp built by one of my (...) (26 years ago, 4-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Does anyone know anything about inverted gears? ( This is a subtle test post for me...I have developed something that I think is an example of inverted gears, but want to make sure that I know how they are defined ). Thanks Richard (...) (26 years ago, 4-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) OK, so I got the horspower wrong. That engine, no doubt, is made by the ElectroMotive Division of GM, the locomotive folks, either in LaGrange IL, or London ON. It's a bit derated, as the top end diesel engines are pushing 6000 turbocharged hp (...) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-98, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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I have posted some pictures of my project. This mill is an attempt to reproduce a DiMill that is Numerically Controlled. The LE is complete, GO will take a while longer. Thanks to LINC for some very good ideas. Take a look: (URL) (26 years ago, 1-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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I just happened upon the following, while getting up-to-date on my handy-dandy "Guinness World Record Holder Calendar". It's the entry for last Saturday, Nov. 28. "Largest Truck "The Terex Titan 33-19, manufactured by General Motors Corporation and (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-98, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes, I agree. The set doesn't look too realistic, but it surely has a lot of playability! I've made a similar vehicle once, a trailer with raisable supporting feet and a truck with a locking mechanism, and it's really fun to play with. (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-98, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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8459 Front End Loader has the articulation that required. It uses a similarly designed one for its secondary model, too. regards, Selçuk (...) (26 years ago, 30-Nov-98, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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(...) Wellome to the community..:-) Speaking about computer software, try to look at Leonardo Zide's LeoCAD, too. The URL's are : (URL) for LeoCAD (URL) for LDraw Enjoy, Selçuk (26 years ago, 30-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) before. (...) Not really. Remember that in the largest truck they do, the cab floor is 20-30 feet off the ground. You could use Big Foot wheels with a full blown articulated suspension with rack and pinion steering and a differential and still (...) (26 years ago, 29-Nov-98, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build)
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Fred M. Sloniker wrote: All I've got is the Biker Bob that came with the (...) Hi, Fred! Welcome! You might want to look into a shareware program called lDraw, as well as an add-on for it called LDLITE. Another possibility is to acquire the freeware (...) (26 years ago, 19-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Hi there! Long-time LEGO lover, first time poster. Name's Fred (duh); I live in Sedro-Woolley, WA, which is pretty darn close to the middle of nowhere. I'm staying with my folks, but I'm employed and working towards getting my own place, so I can (...) (26 years ago, 27-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) We always get a small live tree and then plant it out. Each year we opt for a theme for decorating it. I've been thinking for a while about building ornaments for the tree out of Lego this year and having an entirely Lego Christmas. Have any (...) (26 years ago, 25-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) To me, it depends on the buildings. Green roof: white and red building: Italian restaurant; brown building like a bank or log cabin, or some other old red brick building; plain white house; white, yellow, gray apartment building or inn; white, (...) (26 years ago, 24-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I just built a station (well, the interior's not finished, and I need a few low slope corners... etc. etc. etc.) with a blue/white color scheme (blue to the waistline, then white). I gave it a blue roof. This actually was initiated by all the (...) (26 years ago, 24-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Check it out, and tell me what you think. (URL) Justison (26 years ago, 24-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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Anyone have any suggestions for good color combos for buildings and rooves? The roof colors I'd like buiding color suggestions are: Orange roof Black roof White roof Green roof Thanks! Jeff (26 years ago, 24-Nov-98, to lugnet.build)
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I have a few box scans that are included with the instructions, xxxx-b1,-b2 etc. People just haven't uploaded many. I think the problem is finding a big enough flatbed scanner. Try scanning 6991 sometime :) My brother works at a company that (...) (26 years ago, 21-Nov-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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