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(...) Don't forget the tenth offset ;) (URL) And there was also a good ressource on BrickWiki about offsets (but BrickWiki.org gives a white page :/ ) Erik (14 years ago, 7-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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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. (14 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 (14 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! (14 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 (14 years ago, 6-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Spoiler: Here's the ldraw file. (URL) (14 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 (14 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! (14 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 (...) (14 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 (...) (14 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 (14 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 (14 years ago, 1-Aug-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Very nice! And my son says "Cool - Rainbow!" Don (14 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 (...) (14 years ago, 31-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John, if you build one, please post a pic! (14 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 (14 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 (14 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) (14 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 (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (URL) ;)> (14 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. (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) Generation: Puppy Quad A cyber mech fusion between Pilot and Animal Robot. (URL) Complete with Energy Core and Transformation Mode. (2 URLs) MOCpages.com> (URL) Brickshelf.com> Enjoy! Eric Sophie LUGNET Member #1051 (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(URL) Click the pic for more details... AC (14 years ago, 16-Jul-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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Very nice work. Keep 'em coming. (14 years ago, 10-Jul-10, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.il, FTX)
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(...) Really really nice work!! Inspiring to see some people in Israel are so creative :-) (14 years ago, 9-Jul-10, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.il, FTX)
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True Blood, s01e09, Plaisir d'amour. After Sookie identifies the vampire bartender Longshadow responsible for stealing from Fangtasia, Bill steps in to protect her. In doing so however, he breaks a vampire taboo : killing an other vampire. Even (...) (14 years ago, 8-Jul-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.quelug, FTX)
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| | Another Equatorial Sundial
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In one of those late-night "Aha!" moments I discovered the inside bow of a 1x5x4 half-arch brick can be divided almost exactly into 6 sections of one stud unit each. That makes a full circle of 24 equal sections – ideal for sundial construction! I'm (...) (14 years ago, 5-Jul-10, to lugnet.build, FTX) !
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (14 years ago, 4-Jul-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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Hello Eric, I saw the thumbnail on brickshelf the other day and imediately recognized your style! Although this is different to your older builts it's still recognizably your style. Great work. Glad you build again. Cheers Marco (14 years ago, 29-Jun-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(URL) The Max Mini Bite I have been focusing lately on my Teaching and Public Exhibits. However, recently I started building again. I love building! (URL) Brickshelf Gallery> (URL) MOCpages> (URL) Enjoy! Eric Sophie Legomaster Biomechanical Bricks (...) (14 years ago, 28-Jun-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX) !
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (14 years ago, 25-Jun-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (14 years ago, 21-Jun-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (14 years ago, 16-Jun-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Merci, Philo. I have been working on another dial design I will be posting about soon. (14 years ago, 11-Jun-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) How cute, well designed and useful at the same time! Philo (14 years ago, 10-Jun-10, to lugnet.build, FTX)
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (14 years ago, 10-Jun-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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This little sundial can be used anywhere on the globe to accurately tell time to within a few minutes. (URL) Building and set-up instructions are now up at 62 Bricks (URL) (14 years ago, 9-Jun-10, to lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | helicopter model - 10183 Hobby Train alternate model
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the compulsive urge to keep trying at a bell huey model continues...how else can you explain attempting a helicopter model from a train set?? witness my insanity with this helicopter model made with parts from the 10183 hobby train set: (URL) (...) (14 years ago, 8-Jun-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | I <3 LEGO
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Hi all, Here's one of the largest single-piece sculptures I've ever done. A 4' tall cross-section of the human heart for a tradeshow in Denver last month: (URL) Harshbarger (14 years ago, 4-Jun-10, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build)
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(URL) Click the pic for more... AC (14 years ago, 29-May-10, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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