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(...) That's basically the same as the setup of the 8880, except for the wheels. Does it work well? (...) So why didn't they change the length of the links, instead of making that small rack with ball joints? They could have reused the smaller links (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Kevin Loch wrote in message <3684899B.3BA8@NOSPMkl.net>... (...) Yeah, the pictures of the 5571 and box trailer were on my web site for a moment, but they're with the rest of the site now :) Moz (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I just got the Model Team Ferrari, too, and it is very nice. I can understand that you want to keep in on the shelf. Did you apply the decals, by the way? Oh, and if you have the 5571 on the shelf as well, why not make a flatbed trailer for it (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Yes it is very heavy, especially when you properly configure it with 10 wheels. Has anyone tried to make a complete 18 wheeler based on the 5571? I've got enough tires, but that would be one big box for the trailer. KL (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) This is now up at (URL) does seem to use the same windshield, wheels and doors as the 5571. Fredrik (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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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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(...) 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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(...) --- 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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(...) 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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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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