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An (URL) alternate design for a TIE Fighter> entered in the (URL) SW New Concept Vehicles> built with a custom lift to carry the pilot to the cockpit. An outboard mounted droid controls the navigation and mechanical aspects of the vehicle so that (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Is lego *truly* unlimited? (some thoughts)
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I was just wondering today about how much lego is trumpeted as having an 'unlimited' number of possibilites. Now I'm no math whiz, but it seemed logically impossible to me. So here's some food for thought for the gurus out there to digest and make (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Hailfire Droid wheel explorations
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In lugnet.build, Ray Sanders wrote: Version 2: now I have hard points on one side to attach it to something... and I have complete clearance on the edge on the wheel... (URL) The two halves are held together with eight p/n 32207 ( apparently a ZNAP (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, FTX)
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| | Re: Hailfire Droid wheel explorations
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(...) Several people have already done it, here's just one example: (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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| | Re: Hailfire Droid wheel explorations
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I've been thinking, there's gotta be some way one could adapt one or two of those hailfire droid wheels for a turntable assembly, like for a crane project or to build a rotating restaurant on top of. Anyone got any ideas or photos that might help? (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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| | Re: Hailfire Droid wheel explorations
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Ray Sanders wrote: ... (...) That's what a power drill is for. :) Excuse me for a moment while I prepare for the inevitable onslaught. :) >> Mark (21 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap)
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| | Hailfire Droid wheel explorations
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The other night, I started exploring what uses can be made of the big gear wheel from the Hailfire Droid. Having plenty of ZNAP beams handy, I used a few of them as a gear box to hold the wheel. (URL) The first attempt was to use four 8-tooth gears, (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, FTX)
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| | Naboo AirSpeeder
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(3 URLs) It's fast, compact and deadly!> AC PS. Will be entered in the (URL) Military Hover-Vehicle Contest>. (21 years ago, 3-Dec-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Cornered roofs
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(...) Wasn't a railway water tower, but I've done a couple of roofs like this. First one was a seven sided building (based on an actual seven sided bank in Halifax). (URL) Uses 8x4 wings. Next was an octagonal barn (place to hide the code pilot (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Space Wheels Entry: Nezumi attack vehicle
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(URL) I hope I didn't miss the deadline for the Space Wheels contest (I sent the e-mail a little over 20 minutes ago). Anyways, I don't remember where I saw it, but the wheel design was actually inspired by an image showing how the 8x8 radar dishes (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) i would find an ldraw file usefull as well. i have a nice larger pine tree design made from 2 christmas kits that i made insturctions for but not all trees are pine's. a few oaks and other trees would be a welcome addition to my layout. (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) you're most welcome, I do apologize for not posting who the tree came from. I guess the second part of my post that I just realized was this - I'd like to populate my town with those trees, and if someone had already done the legwork and put (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) Wow, I'm honored. I still have the tree you referenced built, and if you'd like I can create it in LDraw and post it, so you can look at it closer. I've also got a better camera now that I can take larger and clearer pictures with. The key, I (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) Hey Timothy, Trees are tough, but key is to get the trunk can branches done and then add the foliage. That said, it would be great to see sets on this. Usually 6X6 studs is a good trunk size, but don't worry it takes alot of building and (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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First, I must apologize if this question is answered someplace that I overlooked. Okay, now here is my question - does anyone out there sell kits for large trees? (URL) to that effect? I've tried several times to build my own version of those types (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | ESB Scene: Rescue Mission
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The protocol droid C3-PO seeks out Han to inform him that Luke has not returned to the base. To find his friend, Han sets out on a Tauntaun in the Hoth's snowy wastes, heedless of the dropping temperatures, which is likely to kill him. (3 URLs) (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | 3vil Zathrak Anti-Personnel Light Mecha Assault Ship
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What? More 3vil so soon? Oh yes... it *is* the holidays after all, and seeing you cry like a muddy, friendless schoolgirl makes me almost jolly. To that end, I figured that instead of stuffing your stockings, I'd freem them off with the latest 3vil (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Cleaning Bricks
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(...) Thanks Geoff!!!! (21 years ago, 28-Nov-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Cleaning Bricks
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No, because dishwashers heat the water to way past 40 degrees C. Which will inevitably melt your LEGO bricks and probably stuff up your dishwasher. Washing machines that have a cold water cycle and a pillowcase half-full of LEGO are probably your (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Cleaning Bricks
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Sure this subject has been broached before, but how is the best way to clean your bricks. I've heard the warm soapy water and a toothbrush, but is the dishwasher ok? Matt (21 years ago, 27-Nov-04, to lugnet.build)
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