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Re: Turntable hints needed
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Date: 
Sat, 15 Jul 2000 21:22:18 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Frank Filz writes:
In lugnet.build, Andreas Stabno writes:
Has anyone built a motorized turntable to rotate their display models?

I'd like to build such a contraption with a 20x20 stud base and the • capability
to support at least 2-3 pounds of bricks.  Any suggestions?

A good start would be the Technic turn table

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I hope that gives you some ideas to start off with.

Frank

Thanks so much for the suggestions.  I decided to use the Technic turntable
and a layer of tiles that the model rests on.  This seems to work fine in
terms of weight although the sometimes the plates of the bottom layer of the
model catch just a little.

I'll try to post pictures towards the end of next week or early the following
week.

Revolve well,

Andreas Stabno
http://www.megsinet.net/~stabno/SimiLego.htm



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  Re: Turntable hints needed
 
(...) A good start would be the Technic turn table, but that might not support enough weight. You could increase the weight supported by putting wheels around the rim of the turn table (and buy a few 2x2 tile bulk packs to make a smooth track for (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.build)

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