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(...) Sorry for that. I didn't want to spoil your teaser immediately - here's my solution: (URL) (bricks slightly separated to show how it fits together. (15 years ago, 7-Aug-10, to lugnet.build)
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--snip-- (...) I've had these on BS for about 6 years and I was far from the first to do it. (URL) Not sure if there's any quarter plate steps (URL) in here> but there's certainly the makings of 1/3rd plates. Tim (15 years ago, 7-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Well for something so trivial I sure have a lot of people e-mailing me asking how I made them. And nobody who's telling me it's a simple thing has offered a technique of their own, yet. So let's see some quarter steps! (15 years ago, 7-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Half steps are fairly trivial... try quarter steps. They're possible ;) Tim (15 years ago, 6-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Spoiler: Here's the ldraw file. (URL) (15 years ago, 6-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I have seen the half-plate inset used on trains and vehicles, too, but it was a challenge to turn that into an ongoing series of half-steps that could be extended indefinitely. Don (15 years ago, 6-Aug-10, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I have probably seen it somewhere else (train doors?), as I solved it immediately. But it's still fun with LEGO puzzles! (15 years ago, 6-Aug-10, to lugnet.build)
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I'm working on the file for this in bricksmith, but thought I'd post a teaser for anyone else who'd like to try this building puzzler: create a set of stairs with risers one half plate in height. Here's an example: (URL) This is the basic unit of (...) (15 years ago, 6-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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This is a form I'm still experimenting with. I'd like to make a larger version. This is really three dials in one, a vertical east and vertical west dial placed back-to-back, with a polar dial on the upper end. (URL) It is read on the vertical (...) (15 years ago, 4-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(URL) Merged Theed MOCs from the past three months. Click the pic for more details... AC (15 years ago, 2-Aug-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Mmmmmmm, kid approval:-) The decision is made; the colors stay! JOHN (15 years ago, 1-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Very nice! And my son says "Cool - Rainbow!" Don (15 years ago, 31-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) As you wish! (URL) HERE> is a quick shot using my iPhone. As I was going through my 1x1 plate bin, I got the idea of going hog-wild with colors; not sure I'll keep them, but it was fun seeing all of them together on the sundial anyway. My (...) (15 years ago, 31-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John, if you build one, please post a pic! (15 years ago, 31-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant in its simplicity Fantastic in its function Love this build! Nicely done! Dave K (15 years ago, 26-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) I love your sundials, Don! I am seriously thinking about placing your (URL) equatorial sundial> on my train layout-- just need to find the right spot. Well done, and thanks for posting! JOHN (15 years ago, 26-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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Here is my latest sundial, a polar model: (URL) The face is set up parallel to the Earth's axis and the upper edge of the style points toward the pole. More at 62 Bricks: (URL) (15 years ago, 25-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX) !
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In lugnet.announce, Eric Sophie wrote: snip (...) Enjoyed! Woof woof!! Very nicely done--clean lines and a flawless execution! You continue to amaze. Dave K (15 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (URL) ;)> (15 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Wait wait wait--I'm confused here, Eric. You're saying this is not a kitty? Very cute. (15 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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