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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G7spqq.H3E@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) I finally got my 2001 Pitsco/Datca catalog and it shows several books on bridge design. I don't own any of the ones shown but if anyone out there (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, Linux too. (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey, its looking cool! Can't wait to see the interior. -- Genekinesis Technologies (URL) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, my camera really sucks... I'm going to get a better one once I get my tax return and as long as I don't get desperate and break down the Phalanx I'll get some better pictures. I'm also going to LDraw it so it'll be available that way (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks, I actually didn't intend to build such a large ship, but after an hour or so of building the back it became apparent that it was going to be neccesary. I decided then to build it in three pieces so that I could concentrate on one (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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The images make it rather hard to tell much about the ship itself, but the overall shape is pretty cool. I tend to do a lot of modular ships myself, as Mark Sandlin would be happy to tell you... I do like the landing gear and the insect-like (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Nice form- I'd love to see it again when it's finished. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm looking forward to seeing more! ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) That building technik got even an own name recently: - SNIR-technik for "S"tuds "N"ot "I"n "R"ow. Has that been used in Lugnet before? It was just a fun mention in the German www.1000steine.de forum, but now it's used there more and more and (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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short report since it was a 3 person fest... (any event that has at least one other AFOL than me is a fest, by definition :-) ) This fest happened on Thursday 25 Jan 2001. Attendees, Erik Olson, Jonathan Lopes, Larry Pieniazek. Townies rejoice... (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Very cool, I especially like the layering and pushing the limits of lego geometry by angling stuff, like here with the tiles. (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) That thing is groovy! =) Nice work. -- dataAndrew (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) of (...) I have continued my work on the roundhouses interieur: New pictures are to be found from this site on: (URL) Regards, Ben (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Ah...! okay. The Falcon/saucer domes. Oops. Guess I'm a bit tired this morning; I was thinking along entirely different lines, obviously. Regardless, thanks for the feedback - that was something I hadn't decided, yet, if I really liked but I (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Hello Has anyone built a close to "mini-fig scale" Kangaroo? Thanks Gary (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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Joel Jacobsen <jacobsen@oar.net> wrote in message news:G80z9y.Cq0@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) I actually meant the domes on top of the ship,two facing one way and two the other. anyway I like it. Gary (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks, Gary! Those aren't the 1/4 domes that everyone has been using - I wish they were..! (And that I'd thought of using them 'upside down', like you were thinking - that's something I'd love to see done by someone, myself!) I wasn't (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I like it! the shape and coloring are simple and beuitiful. I also like the way you used the 2 of the 1/4 domes "reversed" compared to the others, I am looking forward to seeing the interior. Gary Joel Jacobsen <jacobsen@oar.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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I snapped a couple pictures of my current project - a medium freighter - over the weekend to kill off a roll of film. (URL) is still a work in progress. I have about 90% of the interior finished, and around 75% of the exterior done. I have yet to (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) that, but I like how you did it. I'm going to have to file that away for a later time. Myra made me chuckle. A creative background history for her. :) Your labor droid's head is really intriguing, too. Took me a second to see what you'd used. (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Doh.. you're right.. that didn't even click. Thanks! Joel Jacobsen (URL) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Ryan Dennett <rdennett@firehousemail.com> wrote in message news:G806D9.72v@lugnet.com... (...) know (...) Indeed I will build it,if I can find enough pieces:) (...) I too was suprised that no-one else comented! (...) Your welcome! Gary (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
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Some one should try and build a new 2001, or 2002 (the ZO6) Corvette. Josh P.S. Like the red vette... (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
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(...) Well, I saw a picture of one with a spare, so I thought I'd include it :) (...) Thanks! --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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I've updated my site and changed the name to "Science Briction" I've put up a new MOC, the largest thing I've built to date, the Starship Phalanx. It's a modified heavy freighter used by a mercenary by the name of Vargo Dawson. I started out trying (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks for the compliment Gary. I've posted the .dat file in .cad.dats.models and also on my brickshelf page. If you build it let me know how you like it in real bricks. I had expected more comments, since other people get comments on stuff (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
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y'know, this one i'm gonna order from S@H for sure. given the juniorization of lego in general, and the IMHO lack of decent themes these days I, too, am excited about the Alpha Team sets. love all the new minifigs, too -paul (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build, lugnet.year.2001)
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For everyone who wanted to see a Humvee instead of a Hummer, I've modified the original quite a bit to create a military vehicle that looks a lot less tame than the civilian model. As always, please LMKWYT and feel free to use the rating form on the (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !
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Ben, Great job. Its all those little details that make it interesting. And now we know why all your MOCs look so good... your railroad supervisor sits at his desk all day invoking spells to build the railroad! :-) -BMW (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) you're (...) I may look into that, it would certainly help. (...) $16, (...) (e.g. (...) reflective (...) take (...) on a (...) a (...) Ahh, You use film-based cameras. :) Many of us that are having this particular color-balance issue are (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Hi Ben, Great work! I'm a big fan of those little details, it makes a creation so much more alive :-) I especially like the stairs: (URL) good use of that piece. -Frank (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Hi Folks, I have added some more details to my engine roundhouse from late 1999. It got now doors from Legoredo®, a side building with a furnace and especially lots of details in the inside. I have uploaded some first pictures at Brickshelf: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !
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(...) I believe that the dome comes from the ultimate collectors series TIE. (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) <snipped> (...) Oh, every bit of it. Very nice work; both of you! Tony - I really love that Tug. The use of the half circle trans for the cockpit is great. Not personally having any of those in blue (just the gray from the Y-wing/Tie set) I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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| | Cave of Exile: Dark Secrets
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After many hours of working on this, it's finally done, the next chapter in my series. It takes off where Quest for the Crystals left off, where they were just entering the Cave of Exile. If you haven't read that story yet, or forgot how it went, I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.build) !!
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I saw it a couple days ago and have been waiting for you to post, I looked it over real good and I love it,I've tryed to do one before,but never got anything that good, I would like to have the .dat if you decide to post it. Gary Ryan Dennett (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
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Mark Sandlin <sandlin@nwlink.com> wrote in message news:B69AE5FE.BC3B%s...ink.com... (...) would be (...) to (...) the (...) with (...) Me too,I'm with you guys. Gary (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Thanks for 'splaining my cryptic reference : ) "Lorbaat" <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G7y28t.GoK@lugnet.com... (...) Dark (...) Jedi. (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) SPUD = Single Purpose Ugly Design, or many other definitions. See: (URL)I just love Paradisa sets. I finally got a complete 6416 (Poolside (...) Mine has already been taken apart, although the major pieces aren't in use yet; saving them for (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build)
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Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted anything at all so I figured I'd announce my latest project. I recently finished an 8-wide '57 'Vette. I have quite a few renderings of different styles of the car on my Brickshelf page. See (URL) car (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
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(...) responses to any new model post. The obvious ones are such things as the model and its presentation. But there are a ton of other factors, such as the current traffic level on the newsgroup, whether the site is working when people see the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) "World Devastators" were large automated factories that appeared in the Dark Horse comic "Dark Empire", which was meant as a sequel to Return of the Jedi. Without getting into spoilers about the plot, WDs basically churn over a planet's (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Thanks for the kind words. I hope to have the grey freighter finished reasonably soon (a couple more weeks). The monstrous red freighter has been in its current stage for many months already... I have no idea when (if) I'll ever finish it. The tug (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Question: What exactly is the world devastator? I missed the reference. In any case, thanks for the praise! -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yep, <set:6097> has 6 IIRC. -Shiri (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yeah, my camera does that too.. If you look at my pictures here: (URL) see the results of one of my techniques.. Basically I use the flash plus a pair of 500-watt halogens (one aiming up at the cieling for ambient light, the other aiming at (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'm with you, Bryan. Scale schmale. I build things so they "look" right. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) I disagree, I think that setting up some sort of "official" scaling would be a bad idea. I would hate to think that everytime I post a MOC I'd have to worry about someone saying: "That's really neat but it's not to scale, citing section A417 (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) That thing is freakin' awesome! I love the engines, especially how they pivot for maneuvering. Very cool. (...) <snip> Cool idea, I may have to steal that some day... <G> (...) <snip> Nifty little ship, very (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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BRASSO is brass polish. That is the brand name. My bottle says it's made in Canada. This product is ideal for removing decals without damaging the bricks. You just have to scrub quite hard and for about 5 minutes for each piece. Nicholas Allan (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) "Serfs Up!" :D Jeff "Run Away!" (Crossposted and Follow-ups to o-t.pun) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G7wpM2.9Hz@lugnet.com... (...) BRASSO'd (...) "BRASSO'd"? As in you get some brass polish and scrubbed off the decals? Or is BRASSO something completely different on the other side of the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Oops, that's what I get for not actually looking in my bag of inverse half arches... I am right in that there are red half arches right? (I don't have any in my bags but I feel like I've seen them). (...) Yea, I rejected these, but should have (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Yea, that probably partially explains why I didn't score any during K-Mart's BOGO 50% sale this week (though judging by what other sets weren't on the shelves either, I suspect some non FOL collectors or folks looking for a quick buck from (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) There are inverse arches in brown in <set:6442> and in grey in <set:6560>. Divers are useful for something after all. There are tan inverse arches in <set:5958>, but no upright ones as far as I know. There is a brown 1x2 beam in <set:7111>, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I bought 8 copies of that set JUST for the white curved panels. I BRASSO'd them and used them for curved walls in a town building. (URL) ) I didn't think I'd use the gray ones, but I ended up slapping them on another wall. To me (more a town person (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Huh. Hhen I first saw this, I figured it had to be the front view of a world devastator ! Even though it's not, it's still very cool. Way to go, Tony : ) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) this out, that would make a perfect large hatch in a space ship. Too bad the only choices for wall (that I'm aware of) are red and black, though using SNOT techniques you could do white, yellow, brown, and grey (have I missed any?). Frank (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oh, right you are, they're not actually quarter-circles. (...) Well gee, much appreciated! Go ahead and borrow, that's what they're there for. I just wish the pieces existed to make the china cabinet, lamp, and glassware shelf. By the way, I (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) What I meant by this is that width:length:height are in the same proportions as the dimensions of the actual vehicle. (...) I don't know what you mean by scale based on wheel base...but I have built models based on the size of available LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Oh. That explains it. Well, if you leave it like that, it would make an interesting fighter. Although I would like to see what you planned to attach it to. (big snip) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Nope, no corrections, I meant the 6-radius ones. Well, the circle part is 4-stud radius, but the plate itself is 6x6... same one as you used. (...) <nod> Speaking of great creations BTW, I'm not sure if I've ever told you how much I like your (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) The Poolside Paradise has the 6-radius white plates like the grey ones I used at the top level, but not the 4-radius - I think they're new, and not yet appearing in white. (Please correct me if you've seen them!) I'll take Brasso to my white (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yup, they're grey. Using no flash with my camera results in this effect, I've noticed, but the flash pics were hopelessly overexposed. The blue background probably didn't help. If I ever get a proper website up with stories and stuff, I'll see (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) 1/4 (...) The pictures make it look tan... but that's just a color-balance issue... It seems pretty common. My camera often gets the color balance wrong with indoor lighting too, but it's easily corrected in a decent graphics program. -- (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hehehe, well, if you have the right pieces, you could do the exact same thing with white bricks. The Paradisa Poolside Paradise even has those quarter-circle plates in white, I think... -Shiri (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) this is a good question. I've bought a few of these I have a 3/4 two high tower on a corner of my castle and a 1/4 two high tower on another corner. leaving me with 8 of the white ones. I think I'm goinig to use` them in my space base or (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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in article G7w0nw.4yp@lugnet.com, Jonathan Mizner wrote: <snip> (...) I think it's because you misunderstand the model. That cockpit is simply that... a cockpit. Those aren't wings. Those are supposed to signify the top of a larger spacecraft of (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Waiiiiit a minute. I appreciate that you think my stuff is good, but also remember that I get negative criticism too. I do appreciate, however, when people give me reasons *why* they don't like something, so I can learn from it. Sometimes it's (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) To make this clear: I just deep-down dis-like pod walls. Yes, the tug is a neat, no, awesome model. But for some un-explained reason I just strongly dislike models based of those circular walls. I can't explain it. Although I really do like (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) constructive criticism, as I have said before. And the occational positive. Those tidbits are food for the soul! As for Daniel Siskind's site - I just howled in laughter when I saw the two tanks mowing down the McDonald's drive through. >:^) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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A shot at you - Of course not! Don't you remember that I actually said I liked your model. And if you think you're the only one who barely has money or time for LEGO, just look at me: 1) 15 years old - no job 2) school - homework - tests - exams 3) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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Hmmm. Waitaminute. That's right, that set comes with light gray and white 1/4 cylinders. This picture: (URL) tan to me. I guess they are light gray. Well, it looks like tan would look just as good. Oh well. -Andy Lynch ----- Original Message ----- (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Tan? I thought all of the pieces were gray. Did I miss something? -- Pawel (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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Wow Heather, These are great! The tower and the door are both fantastic. I wouldn't have expected tan to look so good in a castle setting, but it really gives a good effect. Nice job, thanks for posting these. I may just have to go out and buy a (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Bah, I believe I could make some great stuff - I believe anyone can, if they have enough imagination - if I had the money to buy the bricks. But, I'm limited to my $20 a month budget (no job). (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Don't sweat it dude. At least you finish your models. Most of my stuff doesn't get any further than a cockpit or a couple of wings. Personally I would welcome any and all neg feedback. And besides, I think if you really wanted to impress (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) What do you do with the white halfs??????? (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Mladen, please please tell me that wasn't a shot at me and the recent "plainess" critism on my Mk4. I'm on a tight money and time budget and I'm really trying to do the best I can with what I have. I really do appreciate both the critism but (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I agree. (...) I actually like it; very original. (...) Definitely awesome! And I agree; it does look very much like the Space Station - To - The Moon passenger ship from 2001. (...) How does it possibly resemble Tony's hopper? (...) "Somewhat (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I also agree with Larry, and the steering wheel is actually the parking brake wheel (to prevent runaways on sidings and in hump yards). For those who are into the technical aspects of EMD's GP-15 model, here they are (this is something I love (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Come see the picture from our latest gathering in Northeast Ohio: (URL) old classic sets are Adrian's The cool bug is Gino's The idea for the arch was Gino's, and the large arch was built by Gino and Adrian. The smaller arch was built by Eric. The (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.oh.cle, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.oh) !
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(...) Seriously, the door just screams Hobbit-hole!!! Mladen Pejic, who's might be planning on building something... medieval! (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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| | Construction of UES Force SuperCruiser(Capital Ship)
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The UES(United Exploria Ship) Force has been in my storyline for a while now but it wasn't a reality. The ship may soon be destroyed in my storyline in order to allow a very exciting battle and the construction of the 'new' one to be posted on my (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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Heather Patey <hpatey@nfld.com> wrote in message news:G7uMxx.FB6@lugnet.com... (...) about (...) please (...) Glad you like it,here's the .dat (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) like? With longer walls .... (...) Hobbit Hole). Good stuff. -- Pawel (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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I was fooling around with two <set:7106 Droid Escape> pods the other day and thought I'd show off what I came up with. An oval tower, or the front at least: (URL) large round door that swings open: (URL) approximate DAT file for the tower, using six (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build)
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(...) Same for me. I like it. I agree with everything Larry said. The one thing I wonder about is the steering wheel in the nose hood. Thanks for sharing that cool model! Chris (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) least. I am somewhat disapointed by the upper cockpit, but the resT of it is awesome. Especially the double-level cargo bay, the engines, the rooms, and the shower/head (shouldn't it have a door?). I am especially impressed by the living (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I have to read these, I guess. As a software architect, a lot of what I do is identify patterns in the problem space, and apply patterns (and idioms) in the solution space. I think both Kev and Eric are right. Another area where I think this (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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(...) I think I like it! There are some very nice touches here. How well do the trucks swivel, and do you have trouble with those body mounted couplers not adhering to truck mounted couplers on cars being pulled? I'm not sure what to think of the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well, isn't that cute! And poseable too - not many Lego animals are. This one could actually hide its head in the sand, I think. Could you please publish the DAT file? Cheers, Heather -- Heather Patey St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Pirate (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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Erik Olson wrote in message ... (...) I read these books after learning about design patterns in software, and immediately related them not so much to Lego building itself (though I agree with you that there are indeed recognisable patterns in Lego (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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Has anyone read these books by architect C. Alexander? Some read them and think "software!" but I also think "Lego!" One of the main ideas here is that people reuse solutions to problems, that an architect reuses ideas in different places, and that (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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(Brian Stokes is posting this message using Brad's computer) This is a GP-15 in the Union Pacific color scheme. You can find pictures on Brickshelf on the link below. (URL) was built around a month ago and took about 5 hours. A neat aspect of the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Hi Everyone, Last night I got a call from Tony Hafner, who invited me over to his house for some LEGO building.I got there about 7:30pm and stayed til about 3:00am T'was great fun. Here are the pics: Grand Admiral Sandlin makes an emergency landing (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) Sure, Matt. On any set about $15 USD or over, there is a catalog (pamphlet) for the current year. (2000's was grey, 2001 has a film strip on the front) On the back, there is a "YES! I WANT TO JOIN THE U.S. LEGO CLUB!" Fill out the info and it (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G7spqq.H3E@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks. (...) of (...) I'll admit, I did use some reference from a book titled "The Way Things Work"(I honestly don't know if it's still being published, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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