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(...) I'm not sure if I follow. You can't do much from the server end to optimize this. The user selects which app to associate to the different mime-types. All the server has to do is to declare what mime-type a file is, and the browser launches (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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[I shoulda trimmed .publish and .build.mecha, and XFUT to .cad, but I didn't. Oh, well] (...) I've tried just about every option, both for Windows file-type association, and the MIME-type association. At various times, I've used LDLite, LDraw, (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm not remembering the exact, specific definition of 'isometric', but I've produced some isometric-type graph paper that is quite useful for LEGO designing. The grid is made of vertical lines and diagonal lines which are at about a 20-degree (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu)
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(...) You know I had thought about that but after thinking about if for a while I decided I liked the randomness that it gave the home. I might try lineing them up anyway but I am still happy with the way it looks. Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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After watching Black Mask for like the 100th time, I got an inspiration to build those Hong Kong Ambulances in the movie. After checking the records, the obvious starting point to build one is with #6676 Mobile Comamnd Unit. But, coverting the unit (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yep. I know exactly what you mean, though (although I haven't done any microfig scale stuff. I like the challenge of fitting a minifig into all my models...and recently I've also been interested in Miniland scale stuff--like the muscle cars I (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Currently, I have .dat and .mpd assigned to L3Lab 'cause its fastest and can handle MPDs. Mouse rotation is nifty too. My only problem is that when I want to see how something is built, "refresh after every part" is still too fast to follow :/ (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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I guess my question is: What app are most folks using? I'd want to address the widest audience possible. Hmm...sounds like a question for lugnet.cad... Ben -- Ben Vaughan ben@marsbase.com (URL) <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've mapped both dat and mpd to ldlite. I had them set to l3lab for a while; l3lab didn't come up as quickly as it pops up dialog boxes if it hits any errors in the file which slows down the action. I think I remember seeing some folks mapping (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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So...would it be better to map .dat to ldraw.exe or ldlite, or l3lab.exe or mlcad? What about mpd files? Ben -- Ben Vaughan ben@marsbase.com (URL) <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:FrHFGJ.9I6@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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thanks for posting the pics! Short and Sweet: Your house will look much better if the upper and lower windows line up vertically. Build On! John Matthews (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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I have been looking for something like this for the last 5 years. Let us know if you find it! I'll do the same! Build On! John Matthews Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:FrHsEo.Hsq@lugnet.com... (...) focusing (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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hmmm, I wish I had read further before I replied to Stephen's post a few minutes earlier. I think that an isometric grid would not work too well without some distortion. Since the stud side is a different measurement that the other sides (except (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu)
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Does anyone know of any good architectural history resources on-line? I'm specifically looking for the equivalent of an art history text focusing on architecture, but with lots of pictorial examples. So far, I've been using a combination of (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) For anyone going "huh?", check out Ben's recent changes... Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Good choices :) I really like the Vengeance too :) BTW, Although, as described in the last posting, the rendering was pretty much mindless, I personally *like* the rendering where the ship is in shadow... It's almost pictorial in effect... (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Wow, didn't mean to destroy any egos... :) (...) it (...) using (...) Thanks. I thought I had weeded all of those out. It results from a slight glich in the program I was using to inline the files. I'll try to get those fixed. In the mean (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Vengeance Class Light Cruiser Forager Loader taF-122 "Avatar" Husky Class Gravity Tug/Repair Ship They're all very original and have great little details. It's a pity you decided to retire the Vigilis Class Light Destroyer. I guess capital (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Just when I think I'm getting really good at making models, you come along and destory my ego :) I really do like the new layout and of the course the models. I'll be going it in depth later tonight. However, I did notice a problem when I downloaded (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Nice! I really like the flexability! Keep up the good work. Ben -- Ben Vaughan ben@marsbase.com (URL) Eaton" <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:FrGyBL.JqD@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) but I'm (...) design (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Okay - no more fibbing - this can't be your first... too well put together... ;) EC (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Whoops! Just found the image gallery. That'll teach me to look before I post. err, leap. Ben Ben Vaughan buster@marsbase.com (URL) Vaughan" <buster@marsbase.com> wrote in message news:FrHGor.FAx@lugnet.com... (...) not (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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<Wow. Wow. Wow.> Again I am blown away by your creations. The Ryu and Hissha are the best incarnations of anime style mecha I've every seen. I'm trying very hard not to use a lot of exclamation points and capital letters. See my hands shaking? (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yeah, I'm planning on doing that. It should be implemented by the time I move over to karimnassar.com. --Karim (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) OK, I think they are all fixed. --Karim (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Cool! :-, (...) It's only one of the coolest starfighter designs of all time...next to the Starfury, of course. ;-) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hehehe... (...) Yep... speaking of acronyms... :) :) My next update includes 3 more cap ships... (...) Thanks :) (...) I was really debating including several resolutions/sizes of that image so people could use them as wallpaper... I guess (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) allow people to automagically launch LDLite / MLCAD / etc. directly from the browser. Jacob's got the mime-types in the LDraw FAQ (Q. #32): LDraw files (DAT): application/x-ldraw Multi-part DAT files (MPD): application/x-multi-part-ldraw (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) *click* Dang. *click* Wow. *click* Dang. *click* Oh, my heck. Some thoughts: I really like *all* your capitol ships. They definitely have a Starship Yamato feel to them. The Stormer's a boomer, right? Wait, okay, it packs the CHarGrll (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I can't help it... what does this have to do with windows? ;) Dan (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Oooh, Thanks. <sarcasm> Isn't it great how Windows has *improved* personal computing?? </sarcasm> --Karim (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Some of your links to the DAT Specifications files (Destroyer "Stormer" Class for example) don't work. The link goes to "stormer.dat" when the file is actually "stormer.DAT". Great work on the site and the models! (...) in (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) models :-) ...my site (which is basically empty at the moment ((URL) is Jain's Guide to the fighting men and women of the sector. Anyway, if u make up a 'banner ad' for Pallas Spaceworks, I'll gladly put it on my page :-) ...you can go back to (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I hope to see more from you soon! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) somewhere) 'cause I clicked on a link...more kudos to come... :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm (...) Go buddy go! I hope there's still some cool unbuilt things to discover about mechs by the time I get around to making one ;-) -Tom McD. when replying, mynocks will eat spamcake. (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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You asked for it, You got it... Toyota! er... Pallas Spaceworks! The moment has arrived :) Due to popular demand, I have gone ahead and launched the new Pallas Spaceworks site early. Existing links to Pallas Spaceworks will no longer work, and the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Very nice! I've been a big fan of Colin's site for a while now, and I've been wanting to try out some of his techniques, but unfortunately I have a rather limited selection of Technic parts (at least, I think I do, but then again, I still need (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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very cool, dave. if this is your first i'm quite anxious to see what else you come up with! ..joseph g (...) I'm (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Dave, It looks great! This will definitely look nice wreaking havoc everywhere :) I loved the great range of flexibility it exhibits, and some of the poses! And just to remind everybody, there are a scant 17 nights-for-building before the big event (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Dave very cool. I might have to try one like this too. I don't know if I will have time before brickwars but we shall see. Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) My Creations at: (URL) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Well, inspired by the prospect of a "brickwars" event here in New England, I built a first draft of a mech: (URL) still needs more weapons (and that laser arm needs some improvement) but I'm pretty happy with him overall... Thanks go to Colin for (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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If you wouldn't mind, could we get this sketch posted somewhere? I know I'd love to see it as well! Eric (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) It's not the sort of thing one can LDraw very easily. I'll try to whip up a sketch and email it to you, OK? --Karim (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I'm having some difficulty picturing your techique. Could you give some more detail on it? Travis Dickinson (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks for the suggestion. Due to the weight of the torso, which will increase, I ended up using a regular rubber band doubled on the outer ring and saran wrap on the inner ring. Travis (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Me, too. Ben -- Ben Vaughan ben@marsbase.com (URL) <jsproat@io.com> wrote in message news:38CEAFB4.B60590...@io.com... (...) using (...) piece, (...) it to! (...) put a (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) "overhead" paper provides a medium for sketching "plan" views, ie, looking straight down at the tops of brick studs. The other paper offers an "elevation" view, ie, looking at the side of a wall marked for plates because 3 plates high = 1 (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.edu)
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In lugnet.castle, Rob Drechsel writes: <snip> (...) Well that is a good question. Space is becoming a bit of an issue although I just got 36 16x32 Tan Baseplates and 4 16x32 Tan Baseplates in trades so that is pretty big. I like everything in my (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Do you have any "macaroni" bricks? Use four of those and a 2x2 round brick to make your own turntable... Bryan (25 years ago, 15-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I've added my own little victorian house with dedilacted cornices(little square things) at (URL) set:<set:1256> (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Like everyone is saying, no one minds. (...) shops (...) type of tool or construction shop. Mabe a shop that sells stone and wood for buildings. (...) to (...) Rob (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I (...) a (...) The 4x4 turntable has one very cool feature... it has a hole running through the center that is the same size as a technic hole. One thing I have done is to use a series of small technic pieces to lock one end of a small (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I used pretty much the same approach to tighten the 2x2 turntables -- I put a piece of paper in between the top and the bottom halves. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I have had good luck with a very 'low tech' solution to the 4x4 turntable: I just looped a rubber band (from an old Technic set!) around the 'base' piece, so that the 'top' piece sat over it in two spots. The rubber gave some friction between (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm working on a new mecha design which is coming along fairly well. Anyways, I have become frustrated with the 4x4 turntable part that I am using as the waist. Does anyone know how to tighten this part or have a different idea for a waist? Travis (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Thanks, Todd! OK, I've set up about 10 scans of my version of Suzanne Rich's townhouse on Brickshelf: (URL) commentary: The ground floor has a front door, an opening for stairs down to the lower floor (from the kitchen), stairs up, and (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Parse. See: (URL) note the v.intr. definition. "did not parse" == "I didn't understand what you were saying" either because you made a grammatical or transcription error that interfered with deriving meaning, or because your sentence was too (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) It's a great idea. If you're impure. :-) Purists (and I'm mostly in this camp) like to see what they can do without using non LEGO things. But there's nothing wrong with your suggestion. (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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You could always "accidentally" stick a MegaBlock plate back there. It would be obscured from view and I don't think they have markings on the studs, but maybe they do. (I don't use MB, so I wouldn't know). I know Tyco had blank studs, but their (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I missed the notice of these the first time, but have had a look now. Fantastic! This man has a career in mechanical engineering. Makes me want to assemble my 8448 to see how the original's roof works. (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) hey, nothing's greater than an oft-updated page! i often stop by your page and marvel at the terrific castle stuff. visiting your page helps take the sting out of the somewhat-disappointing 2000 sets. thanks for a great page, eric. ..joseph g (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hmmm, we may be running into the limit of lego tolerances here. When I tried the assembly, it was clearly just the letters on top of the studs that kept it from working perfectly. In fact, it does actually hold together, and works just as I (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) It's more than just the letters, the actual stud is ever so slightly taller. When I gently slid a plate into a chanel made by reversing two thin walls, the top of the stud caught the edge of the wall. The two stud wide channel with 3 plates + (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Thanks to everyone for your responses. I am glad you all like the blue house. It is kind of an odd color but like I said I like it better than I thought I would. (...) Oops! Thats the problem with big updates you always seem to forget to test (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Not tired of any of it, keep up the great work. (...) buildings of similar style to get pics up of. (...) shops (...) to (...) correctly the door is offset half a stud? I've borrowed a similar technic from other members of PNLTC for the look (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Once. The second time, you'll probably get booted off of Lugnet, per the posting agreement that you signed. (URL) folks, most of us fell in love with Lego as kids. Therefore, kids visit Lugnet. Let's keep Lugnet a kid-friendly site. Followups (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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In lugnet.build.arch, Bram Lambrecht writes: [..]>Suz, (...) yes I have. I had drawn the plans, then built, fixed problems, adjusted the plan, etc. a number of times. I made other house styles too, just haven't uploaded the scans. I'll have to find (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Oooh, Drat! I forgot about the "lego" logos extruded on the tops of the studs... Oh well, just goes to show the dangers of designing lego models in your head... :) BTW, I just tried it myself, and it does work... almost... the deflection of (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Kela Akira Kitkowski wrote in message ... (...) Because it isn't a "pure" solution, and doesn't give us the opportunity to try and find an elegant solution. Besides, sticker paper wouldn't be flush either (of course if you get right down to it, (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Has anybody recommend that this guy should go out, buy some decal paper or sticker paper, make the design on the comp, print it out, and paste it on? Last I saw, decal paper was about a dollar per sheet. Just a suggestion...nothing personal or (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Par-wha? (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) This sentence didn't parse for me. But I surmise that I agree. 4549 and other 4 wide containers set the standard that I work from (...) It's just mad money, maybe a grand or two... so I don't have to time the bottom exactly. So who wants to (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Bram Lambrecht wrote in message ... (...) I'd known about the window for quite some time. Many classic space sets use them in blue (with trans yellow glass). I did wonder why it looked like it had shutter tabs, until a few weeks ago when I opened a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Karim wrote in message ... (...) account... (...) holds (...) pieces (...) Well, I just (well several hours ago) tried this out. The geometry doesn't quite work out. To fill in those who haven't seen the picture, the key is that staggered, opposing (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Eric Kingsley <kingsley@nelug.org> wrote in message news:FrE4Hw.397@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) Nope. I always like to see new models. Keep posting. (...) It has a very solid look to it. I like it. I like the way you put the gray bricks (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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By chance, was the starting point of the "known" Lego Double-Stacks? I'm inclined to believe that the starting point for this is 4549 Road 'N Rail Hauler. I found a set with the viechles and the figures gone, and all that's left is 1 of the small (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Mighty fine walking machine. Nice work, Tom. Cleverly built non-robotic machines like your walker impress me now even more than pre-Mindstorms. It employees mechanical logic rather than an electronic program. Elegant and challenging. Looks (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Not at all! On the contarary, I love to see your work. (...) (not gabled, um, whatstheirname) on the roof. (...) Cool! I haven't seen Dave use this but I think you talked about that and I wasn't paying attention... It looks awesome, realistic (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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I have once again updated my castle pages. This must be getting tiresome for some of you :-) I have been doing this a lot lately. First an most exciting I have added a new "Generic Building" to my site. This really looks more like an upper middle (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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(Okay, this is posted to .build _only_, because it has no relation to trains whatsoever. It has nothing to do with containers either, only the ongoing 4- vs. 6- vs. 8- wide controversy.) I was just thinking this morning how I need to build some (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hehehe, now *that* would be fascinating... It does however go online April 1st. (Ackkk! I know, I know! but I have to wait for the machine it will be on to be configured!) I am considering going ahead and launching Pallas Spaceworks early, on (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) It's from _The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy_... The Cybernetic systems of the starship Heart of Gold were developed with the new "GPP" system (Genuine People Personalities). The doors have a desire to open for you and it is their pleassure (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Augh, that sounds familiar, but I can't place it. What's it from? --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Which you are, of course, famous for. When does karimnassar.com go public? (But don't ask me to get on task on my own site :/ ) --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Frank catches me in an apparent error... (...) 2148 is what I typed. Trust me. Nefarious forces must have incremented it by two at some point. :-) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I think 6-wide makes much more impressive trucks. You can always make doors out of plates, using a few <part:2540 1x2 plates w/ handle> and <part:4085 plate 1x1 w/ vert. clip> to create hinges. If you're feeling really ambitious, go (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) stayed with the 6-wide style?!? --Bram (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Urban Assault Vehicle (i.e. GITS-type robot)
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(...) ALEX's (...) Thank you!!! (...) Alex ME!!!!!! (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Jeff, Here's the answer to your prayers: (2 URLs) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) inside! --Todd (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mladen, I really like this one, it's very "Ghost in the Shell". Good design! I've got the urge to build some insect-inspired mecha some time soon. -Dave Jr. (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I don't know whether Todd or Suzanne have, but I was so taken with the Victorian house floor plans that I went ahead and built one. I've got a ground floor, second floor and loft (attic). It lacks a basement, but perhaps I'll get to that (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) As the automatic doors on the Starship Heart of Gold would say, "Glad to be of service!" :) --Karim (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Mindspring is just fine (I can access it from work). (...) Ah, now I see. I may use that for a few containers which open. That solution won't work for the Selbulba tile though since the thin walls aren't split in color, and it doesn't manage (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I have a feeling I'm going to go with 6 wide. TLC is making more and more 6 wide trucks (now if only they'd make some truck wheels suited for double wheel arrangements other than the 2x2 hubs - technic or standard). I only have a few of those (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I just emailed you a GIF instructions sheet, but to your mindspring account... should I email it to your work account? (...) Nope :) It's what I like to call an IES* There is no actual piece that holds the tile at 90 degrees... it's the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I may end up doing that, though I would like for the containers to be able to be stacked beside each other. Of course I haven't seen a solution yet which I have all the necessary orange parts, my solution so far comes the closest (since I (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well there's nothing like saying "can't be done" to shake out the solution... (...) Ooh, naughty... :-) Could you generate a JPG or two, or just describe it? (I don't have a way to look at .DATs at work). Hmm, I just tried to look at all the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Ouch. I'm not so sure about this. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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