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(...) Andrew, 2) Feel free to upload them to: ftp://ftp.lugnet.com/incoming/ (If you're using a web browser as the ftp client, you should be able drag & drop the files into the browser window after opening that URL.) 1) Nope, 150-200kb isn't too (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Technic 99 US Catalog
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While looking for closeout deals at Target (Orlando, FL) this afternoon, I ran across the first Technic 1999 set. It's the Police buggy (8252). I haven't built the set yet but it came with a 1999 Technic catalog and a 1999 Technic S@H insert. There (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) --- Long post snipped --- It will be interesting to see what reactions you get from the model railroaders. (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Tinkering the 8880 suspension setup
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(...) Yes, this is very true. As you say, it will not be too rigid, but it will most probably work. The problem may be that you'll need even longer steering links, as the distance from the pivot points to the ball joints is farther. But the problem (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) The above should be rec.MODELS.railroad. I cancelled and reposted. Whoops! I also put up a message in that same group, crossposted to RTL, to wit: (Comments welcome!) -- start -- To rec.models.railroad readers: I'm a long time railfan, had a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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A repost from RTL. I said this (and cross posted to rec.model.railroad) in response to Bruce asking for prototype sources as a result of seeing James' model: (...) Walthers is a good source, but the catalog now costs 20 bucks per scale, it is so (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Tinkering the 8880 suspension setup
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(...) This may not be very compact, but mount them on a 2x2 plate with technic pin holes underneath, and you'd get the up/down motion, no? (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) diesel (...) I read with anticipation... (...) One of the aspects of LEGO that makes building all the more interesting, if not frustrating at times. But, that's part of the challenge. <snipped comments about small drive wheels> (...) The (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 18 wheeler truck
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(...) I agree, it's very cool set. It's really inspiring to see the way it is constructed, especially the use of grey and black pieces to make more "structure" in the model. Makes you want to go ahead and build more, which is the purpose of LEGO as (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 18 wheeler truck
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(...) I haven't tried this, so take this as rant only, but my guess is that you need to redesign the gear box to motorize the 8880 Supercar. See, the gear box is intended for a vehicle in which the wheels drive the motor, not the other way around. (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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