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Hi all. I have FINALLY got Pov-Ray to work with backgrounds. A very much thanks to Bram L. for telling me where to get the galaxy include files. There is 2 ships. supposed to be 3, but wont let me upload the Esuna-Class Carrier. So, the Ultima and (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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To All, (...) I (...) 4-5 (...) Well I have had numerous experiences involving dropping everything, from buildings to ships to trains to boats to vehicles. You name it, I dropped it. I used to have my entire LEGO collection upstairs in our attic, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) It's been a while since I've ever done anything like this, but as a 12 year-old I remember wrecking my Deep Freeze Defender on several occasions. I used to launch it across the room in an arc, leaving it to drop at least 4-5 feet on a medium (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) outside of the water reservoir, pumping water up to the top of the waterfall where it could trickle down back into the reservoir... however, how much water could you push out? Are the motors strong enough to suck in water and pump it out, not (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) a 'crapp' baseplate as the catch basin, and two pneumatic pumps working together. We had to divide the output into four tubes, because the pressure was causing the water to shoot too high. The hardest part is keeping the water in the system, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)
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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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| | Capital Ship pic at Brickshelf
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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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| | Re: First block of Main Street for Brikwars, Train, or Modern town display
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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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