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(...) Thanks Ben, I'm rather proud of the Cassowary's toe design using the brown angle joints from the destroyer droid. What did you think of its rotating side- cannons? Todd (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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This sounds fun. I'd like to have an unlimited class surface racer category, for which I've thought of a few basic rules (just so that I can use one of my war surplus GEV's). The race schedule would consist of several different courses, some on (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 18:22:31 -0600, Greg Majewski wrote (in message <G17npJ.L27@lugnet.com>): <Shnip!> Great ideas Greg! I'd agree that performance specs need some guidelines (mine's faster! Uh, uh! *Mine's* faster!), but otherwise, it sounds like (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: 3 New Creations @ Moonbase Io
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On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 18:50:08 -0600, Todd Amacher wrote (in message <G17ozK.3z9@lugnet.com>): (...) Great stuff, Todd! I like the articulation you have on the Chimera, really unique! The feet and legs of the Cassowary rock! Ben (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Good idea, maybe 2 or 3 different size categories. (...) Sounds good as is. (...) Nice, a field usually not thought of. (...) Some people are going to give practical speeds and some will give some giant made up speed, like 178,874 lightyears (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Early look at LEGO Arch
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(...) arch suspension bridge, inspired by the Sydney Harbour Bridge (I live in Australia). It was about 1.5m long, and about 60cm high, or would have been if I'd had enough beams to build it then. The arches needed about 60 1x16 beams and the same (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: My elevated aquazone train system
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I started Aquazone so I wouldn't need such a wide color variety of parts. However, now I really like it. I may continue building even when I have my full color assortment available again. My previous theme, town, seems a bit boring in comparison. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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I love your new buildings and an RCX train? WOW! You have almost made me want to make something aquazone in ldraw myself. (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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This is an Aquazone-themed train system driven by an RCX. Here is the link: (URL) included additional technical descriptions, and pictures of the buildings attached to the track on the web page. Comments are appreciated. Brad (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !
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This is actually more of a research lab in my Aquazone city, but it reminds me of a basilica. It definitely shows some byzantine influence as well: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build)
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1. The Chimera aquatic mecha, in the UESF section. 2. The Bloodstar fighter, in the Vedra section. 3. The totally redesigned Cassowary mecha, in the Jortha section. See them at (URL) Amacher (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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This is my latest Aquazone place of worship. It's a lot smaller than my cathedral, but far more detailed. It also has an interior! I've included a lot of pictures (including the interior). Take a look and let me know what you think: (URL) is my (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi all, I've been thinking (with ideas from Mark Sandlin) about starting up a new contest centered solely around minifig scale racing vehicles. I know the Design a Civvie contest had a racing category, but I am talking about a contest with beefed up (...) (24 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)
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That's an interesting design. It definitely uses the minimum of bricks to achieve that sort of support! SRC <SteveRC@StarTrekMail.com> wrote in message news:G175Kv.L6D@lugnet.com... (...) basic (...) the (...) private (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Heres some early development photos of my arch: (URL) intend to use this principal (developed with help from my AFOL/Engineer brother Dallas) to make models of bridges and other StRuCtures, and sell them as BrickSmith kits. (Assuming Im invited (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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ColdFusion <jcormier@stfx.ca> wrote in message news:G14yI9.L57@lugnet.com... (...) anyone had (...) I built a LEGO roller coaster once. I used 4.5V train track for the rails and a 4.5V engine for the car. I had a 2nd car connected that actually (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanx. Mike (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) John, Why not post a want list in the trade section? I'm also willing to trade if you'd like to email me. Anyway good luck. I look forward to seeing more soon. Bryce McGlone (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) had (...) It probably depends on how big you want to make it. I have built a few coasters, one is displayed at www.squig.net, and I tend to make some what large. I use the old 4.5 gray train track right side up for the turns, on its side for (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I think Mike was asking about Roller Coasters not a coaster on which you put your coffee mug. BEN GATRELLE (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)
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