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(...) May I ask what kind of processing you apply to get the best of quality out of the images? Not that I scan too many images, but if I did some day, this could be very useful. Fredrik (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I've only seen the image (URL) really makes me wonder how the thing works. If that some new pneumatic elements? Or is it something completely new? The thing that closes the grabber looks like a large suspender, which doesn't make sense, I (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) The 8865, as I mentioned earlier in the thread. (...) It probably does, but this is an artifact of the length of the links, not of the rack, right? Anyway, if you had the 8858 or any other set that has the same steering gear (8440, 8437, (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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OK, just one more, this site is a treasure trove of good stuff: (URL) out the transfer table, which appears to be operational, the Conrail color scheme switcher, the water tower, the engine house (with signals, roll up doors, and skylights), the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) It may not have been the best time to post what with the holidays, etc. But there are responses already. One bore fruit! Check out this Conrail engine... (URL) anyone recognise the cab side windows? The trick of using a gear for the fan is a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) Ah, but they're not the kind which can tilt in the end opposite to the ball joint, right? The ones on the 8437 are basically a 2x1 plate with an A-arm and a ball joint? I'm sorry to say that it's probably hard to make independent front (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Look at LeoCAD Model Gallery. Thereis a 2148 by Bert Giesen (?) in Town section Selçuk Bram Lambrecht wrote in message ... (...) of (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I believe the truck weighed more. By just a little bit. The super car had heft, but it wasn't real heavy. BTW, if you ever get a super car, try dropping it from about a foot up onto a tabletop. Cool... :-) (...) I just went through gearing an (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Cool set, huh? Though that huge pile of bricks when beginning is a bit daunting. I left mine together for over a year, and just tore it apart last weekend. Sorting it all out was a _pain_, but I needed some of those parts. -- Terry K -- (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Bram Lambrecht wrote in message <19981223.221425.509...no.com>... (...) I think the 5571 is heavier - I've got both but haven't had them both assembled at the same time. 4 of the ungeared motors will move a supercar, but I had to "wreck" the car to (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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