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(...) D'you mean by plane? Well, no, but I assume that it will be extremely expensive, as you need to go almost to the other side of the earth. Or do you mean that it is hard to book a flight to get you from NZ to No and that you need to do many (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Legos in bulk?
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(...) Hi Thatcher and welcome to the groups. I think the best way to buy bricks in bulk is watch for bulk brick auctions, they come up every so often, or buy the basic buckets. You just missed your chance on the day after thanksgiving. Walmart had (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Does anyone know where I can buy lego *bricks* in bulk. There used to be a guy from Indiana who did but he is uncontactable. I would appreciate it very much if someone could help me. ALSO, my sister was in Norway and she said she saw "lego (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) And here's one link for European Trains: (URL) of pictures of all railways in Europe. Mark "WinErr:01E Timing error - Please wait. And wait. And wait. An" (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Ok, this weekend I built recumbent bikes to add to my collection. I now have a trike and long wheelbase bike to go next to the three mountain bikes. So, the bike rack now has: A recumbent trike featuring dual front wheels with splayed axles and (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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Well, here is a good link for people looking for prototype sources. (URL) links to railroad sites! (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) Don't tempt me... Moz (did you realise how hard it is to get from NZ to NO? And presumably from No to NZ? ) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) 8865? Yeah, works very well, and better yet has standard axle holes. So you can mount any wheel on them. The only hassle is that you get two in each 8865, so you need to buy tow copies. And it's really (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I don't know, but reading the Dutch text (no, I don't speak Dutch), I get the impression that the hydraulic cylinder is used to raise the "roof" of the vehicle. Just like the 8448 "Supercar", and like the engine cover on the 8445 "Indy Storm". (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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Fredrik Glöckner wrote in message ... (...) Looks to me like the top end of the suspender rotates around the end of the triangular plate, so you get a spring grip effect instead of having to stop closing when you hit something. So perhaps there (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Tinkering the 8880 suspension setup
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(...) I thought you may find it interesting. :-) (...) Yes, I'd say it is. You'll need to put some more pieces on it, of course. The pictures presented was only meant to get you going. I've used four halfbeams on each side to hold the steering gear, (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I thought of that too. Especially now that I have a 8414. The tracks pull the axis back and almost lock up the driveshaft. (...) <snip> (...) occurs strong enough? ____ |oooo| Cheers, |oooo| Wouter van Wageningen ¯¯¯¯ (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I dunno, I haven't got one. Moz should be able to answer that. I suspect that the weight of the body of the 8865 is a tad bit too large for this setup. I'm fearing that the front wheel axles will "twist", making the wheels stand out on the (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.build)
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| | That Target sale...
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For those of you who may get lucky (as I did)... I was in Target here in Tulsa today, and found a few bargains. One that was interesting: The Rocky Ridge playscape promo sets. These were not marked as clearance, and if you scanned them on the floor, (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Wal-Mart Clearance is underway!
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Hi to all. I was in WalMart in Pryor, OK, this evening. No markdowns visivble...sigh. But after having hit two Target stores this afternoon, I was not to be dissuaded so easily, so... I walked a couple sets to the scanner...and guess what...? 8) (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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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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