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I've yet to implement this idea, but it is very cool! To make a working fountain, submerge a pneumatic pump in water. Have a tube coming out of the pump and have its end out of the water. Push the pump and a very nice jet of water streams out of the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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[snipped lugnet.general] (...) If you put down a layer of cloth, like a sheet or towel, you can avoid excess scratches. There's not much you can do to prevent broken pieces and still have a viable test-crash. To minimize your losses, replace (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm afraid he is implying what you (and I) think he is implying... (...) Yes reconcider! Today's crash-test-dummies are perfect for crashes like this, I can recommend some SW battledroids for testing. You can even see where to potential (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) resulting (...) in a (...) Potential wildfire? Looks like other Metro Area FD's will have to be called in on mutual aid. (...) That's what I meant by failed autorotation. The blades continue to spin, keeping the helo upright as is comes back (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Here's a pic of a capital ship I designed. It's purpose is to explore the unknown universe. Here's the address: (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I dunno about other graphics programs, but my personal favorite (Fractal Design Painter) actually has a flame 'brush' that you can use to paint with. It lightens and tints in a 'flame' shape, so it's got really nice dramatic effects on a dark (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks, Mark! Yeah, if you wanted, you could easily convert them into mini-fig robots. (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Those are great, Mladen! The Bee and the Mecha would also make really good minifig-scale 'bots. ~Mark (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Thanks, Burkhard! (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) amount that I have!!! By the way, does anyone know if dry ice ill have any adverse affects on LEGO? I was thinking of using some for that "smokey fire" effect, but am not sure if it will harm or discolor pieces in any way. Any other (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) As long as its a hypothetical fire I'd be all for it ;-). Lord knows we probably all have more LEGO flame pieces than we know what to do with. Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Thanks Will, It's doubtful that any of the crew will survive the crash, but the resulting fire hazard might need fire supression. The crash site will probably be in a remote area -- not likely to be near an airport. I've thought about just (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) to (...) full (...) the (...) You can: Simulate a failed autorotation by having it panckake from high altitude. This would distribute the impact along the greatest surface area, minimizing the risk of damage to individual pieces. - or - Loosen (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) That's about it, I'm afraid :-) By the way, you forgot sauerkraut and red cabbage. Xandria (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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(...) page. (...) I (...) Lego Fire Dept. can have a few "action shots". What are the chances I can "burn" it? :) Tom D (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Well actually the blades are really light + flexible and it's connected by only 2 studs. That part will come off quickly and since it's at the top of the craft (assuming a belly or nose impact) should fly off almost intact. - Marc (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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Wowser, that BEE really is an eye-catcher! I love it. :) Primus BuS ComStar LEGO Mechcommander: www.muenster.de/~bus1503 (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow, that's a very impressive helicopter. As far as crashing it without breaking anything, could you remove the main rotor first, that's probably the most vulnerable? George (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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While this might be a silly question I am looking for suggestions on how to crash a fairly large lego model (Helicopter) on a ground surface while minimizing the risk of breaking pieces. The goal here is to crash my UH-60 (URL) with full crew and (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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(...) GUN!!! (...) Hehe... do I need to remind you this is a family forum? Bad boys! ;-) -Shiri XFUT .o-t.fun (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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