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(...) Yes, 2 softer ones and this 1 stiffer type. (...) I don't quite remember how 8858 was different. The 8865 system would make sense, as it will allow for any large-enough-diameter tire, rather than the 8880 specialty - which is of course not (...) (26 years ago, 20-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yep! But the other shock cylinders in the set, are they of the softer kind? So there's two kinds of shock suspenders in the set? (...) No, there is one in the 8417 set as well. (URL) also looks like the 8448, which is due this year, has the (...) (26 years ago, 20-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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In 8428/32 (Cool Car/Turbo Command) there is a single small shock absorber in the suspension-lowering 'toggle switch' mechanism. Its grey part is actually dark grey, and the spring has fewer windings (~4 instead of ~6) and is much stiffer. Is this (...) (26 years ago, 20-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I could see that. Also, the smoothness of the 5H bricks (fewer inter-brick lines) would increase the asthetic appeal of skyscraper models. My big problem with 5H bricks is when they give the illusion of solid construction. Without adequate (...) (26 years ago, 20-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes. (...) I've often thought that those taller bricks would be cool to use in big structures, like some of the big skyscraper/office building types. That, IMO, neither limits creativity nor violates integrity (or purism). It only does so when (...) (26 years ago, 20-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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Jeff Stembel wrote in message ... (...) <snip my own misinformation on Conway Castle> (...) castle (...) That is what I get spouting off on interesting but half remembered topics. I told my psuedo-Welsh friend about Bob's castles and he reminded me (...) (26 years ago, 20-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Completely agreed. Absolutely incredible. Next question - any guesses as to *how much* Lego this gentleman has to work with? I'm not a castle- head, so I couldn't begin to guess... -Tim (26 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, it has a suspension bridge and a railroad bridge, both of which have towers made to look like Castle turrets. Very Cool! When I get home, I'll hafta look for the guide book I bought When I was there a couple years ago. :) Jeff (...) (26 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I too like Conwy better. Isn't it the one with the suspension bridge very close by. Everytime I see Caernarvon Castle, I think of Prince Charles 1969 investiture, where Queen Elizabeth II had a "bad fashion day". (No offense to the Windsors, (...) (26 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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I found an application where two 1x2x5 bricks worked much better than 5 1x4 bricks. I was building a framework with Technic beams (basically the same thing I posted to lugnet.cad.dat the other day). I was inserting stacks of 1x4 bricks between the (...) (26 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.build)
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