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(...) I think he means a *viable* contestant... :) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hmmm. but if the bots had to start each competition within a certain small area, and the IR controller was not in that area, wouldn't that disqualify the bot since part of it wasnt in the area? :-) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com Jain's Guide (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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<snip> (...) Pipe Racer (...) CPU, (...) </snip> Oh, you are mistaken! Do you not remember Fred (or was it F.R.E.D.)? (Fred the IR controlled Mana / Sumobot / Incline Loose Brick Crawler / Comic Relief). Thanks Fuzz. He (you) was/were a riot! -Rob (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Well, as far as Technic goes, there will be a room for Technic/Mindstorms MOCs as well the seperate space allocated for the competitions. In my mind, Technic and Mindstorms are very closely associated in the sense that Mindstorms is a later (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) And By football you mean Soccer right? Yes there were a few after hour soccer games that occured. Unless your refering to the Lego Store excursion :) Jeff VW (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) (snip rest of list, nothing else is as important as Rail Racers :-) ) (...) Yes, we are planning on running events in the Train area. I put out a call for volunteers for presentations, we plan to have a full, er, track, although I may have to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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What type of competitions/panels/discussions do you want to see at brickfest? currently the following areas are represented (from www.brickfest.com): Rail Racers National championship finals When bad things happen to good people - Insuring your (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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Hello Everyone, For those of you experencing problems with registering using Internet Explorer the problems should now be fixed... So rush over to wwww.brickfest.com and Register for the best Lego event of the year! If you've already registered and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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(...) I'm actually working on cleaning up the Rail Racers logo for some bigger decals, when I get it done I'll put them up on the web site for downloading. jt (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I'd like to make a few Railracers Boxcars with the Logo's for my Lego train layout, maybe a few containers, anyone have decals/stickers made up of the logo I could get? Josh (gonna build the railracer also, but...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello I'm working on putting together a Brickfest LDraw gallery similar to this one that was at Kidvention in 2000. (URL) So I'm looking for someone who access to a large format printer. Something capable of printing a 17"x22" poster would be great. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.cad)
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A quick look at the BrickFest (URL) page> reminded me I was facilitating this roundtable! So, I'm starting to put some thoughts togehter for it, and I'd like to know what you think! I see it as an opportunity to continue the type of discussion that (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !
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Gggggeeeeeettttttt readyyyyy toooo Rumble!!!! It's Rail Racers® at Brickfest 2003!!! This is your chance to show the LEGO world what you are made of. We will be holding a head to head competition of Rail Racers at this year's Brickfest. You will be (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) As of today the following clubs and organizations have sent me images and will be represented in some way at BrickFest... Participating Clubs: Buckeye LEGO Owner's Group Greater Florida LEGO Train Club Greater Florida LEGO Users Group Michigan (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org, lugnet.fun.community)
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So what is it? Well.. Space will be set aside in a high traffic location for any attendees to display Lego items for trading, selling, and buying. Organizers also would like to plan one or more silent auctions. Many of you operate BrickLink stores (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.shopping) !
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Hi guys, I'd like to tentatively announce the rtlToronto Robotics Event at BrickFest 2003 in Washington DC: (URL) will be run by Jeff Van Winden and yours truly at everyone's favourite Lego enthusiast gathering this August and you're invited to be a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics.events) !
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Only two weeks left till the June 30th deadline for registration. (URL) Hitchcock BrickFest (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org) !
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On Friday I sent out an email to those of you that registered for BrickFest and indicated that you would like assistance finding a roommate. If you did not get an email from me and you need a roommate please let me know. Christina Hitchcock (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Alrighty then... (...) Laissez-faire est bonne pour moi. Those ideas sound great. I'll be sure to add more upon conception. (I would have responded a bit earlier but left to watch That 70's Show.) (...) Whoops, sorry 'bout that. Essentially (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I'm pulling this back to .space... (...) You're both kind of commenting on the same thing, I think. The meeting will be about as formal as we spacers usually get... which is laissez-faire. I've submitted requests for a round-table on the future of (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Well I guess I could say that I would pay for the entry (just incase I can still get there), I'd like the badge & all, & the real thought wasn't towards winning a prize, but I'd take one;). I'll register within next week... Josh (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) A couple things... First, although posting publicly is great, it shows participation and should spur others on to participate as well, please mail me your info as requested so I don't lose track of it.. thanks! (BTW I added colons to your info (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Actually the precedent in my view, (since this is not the first year there have been contests) is what was done in previous years, and I am already checking into this to try to determine what that precedent actually is (or are, if it varied). (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Oop, my mistake. However, since the Train group is first to deal with this, this group will most likely set the precedent for the other groups to follow. Joe (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thats a good question, but I think currently we're only talking about the Train contest, it will be up to the other organizers to set up rules for contest in other themes.....I'm guessing that a "Trilobite" is not a train of any type. jt (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Name of Club: MidSouth Lego Train Club Contact Name: Matthew Greene Contact email address: hrcpins4us@aol.com Desired dimensions of space : 60 x 160(park, church, opera house, city backdrop) & 30 x 40 (lift bridge) We can bring our own tables. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) These are points well-taken, so how would one note that a MOC was submitted by proxy? I will be building a MOC by a person who cannot attend (Nathan Well's Trilobite) to be placed in a diorama. Joe Meno (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) My thinking is that the contest is for 'fest attendees, the contest is being held at Brickfest to entertain people attending the event. It only seems fair that entries are limited to attendees. There are other contest from time to time on the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Perhaps he can enter the contest, but not be eligible for the prize (a pre condition to entering)? My concern would be for those who paid and had the prize awarded to someone who didn't. Though the prizes are donated, right? It wouldn't be (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think you can argue both ways. IIRC it may have been allowed in the past, so there may be precedent for it, I believe. On the other hand, the prizes can be argued to be a benefit of paid attendance. If you already paid and are not seeking a (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Lar, is it possible if I have an MOC entered by someone else? I was hoping to make it but the Marines have made that impossible, So I was going to have someone going enter it for me. Josh (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I second the idea of a community meeting. I think a more formalized discussion would be helpful, but if the Moonbase resulted from what you described Chris, then I say go for a laissez-faire arrangement. In regards to other ideas, I would like (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) We need to have a community meeting like the one that spawned Moonbase. Perhaps to revisit the standard and expand the possiblities. Come up with ideas for sub modules and Moonbase Outposts and other things. I'll be willing to 'host' this, but (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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The list of presentations is starting to take shape. But no space related presentations are listed. If you have an idea for a presentation or round table, please let me know either by respone or email. Even if you don't personally want to put on an (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !
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(...) Possibly, although my leaning is to award more than one prize per category and have broader categories instead of lots and lots of categories. It all depends on how many prizes we have when we are ready to finalize. Were I dividing engines (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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snip (...) Might I suggest a category for engines split into 2 group’s diesel and steam/electric. OnDrew NILTC (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Call for Group Layout at BrickFest™ 2003 We would like to extend an invitation to all individuals, LEGO® train clubs or clubs that organize other displays with trains in them to set up a display at BrickFest™. We've got some really nifty space. For (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !
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Call for Participation in the Train Model Contest at BrickFest™ 2003 BrickFest™ has traditionally had a number of different model contests. While the overall contests (if any) have yet to be determined, we'll be holding a model contest this year (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !
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| | Call for Train Related Clinics and Seminars at BrickFest™ 2003
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Call for Train Related Clinics and Seminars at BrickFest™ 2003 Clinics are a great learning experience and can be a lot of fun as well. We'd like to see the "hands on" aspect of things expand a bit at this years 'fest... If you've had a hankering (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !
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Call for Train Related Presentations at BrickFest™ 2003 A key part of the Train Activities will be the chance to share our knowledge and experiences, and learn from each other. We have some exciting sessions already lined up but we would like to ask (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !
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Call for Train Participation at Brickfest™ 2003, this August 8-10th, in Arlington, Virginia. ILTCO™ is pleased to announce that the ILTCO Organizing Committee has accepted the role of "Train Activities Coordinator" for BrickFest™ 2003, and I've (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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(...) I had a couple of ideas I was trying to push to "the powers that be" One would be a simple, undisclosed challenge. For example, build a bot to find 3 black circles on a white table. The idea being that it could be done with just the basic (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Really? That's an awfully long time... I doubt you'll live that long. 38484672097810973979...3082020830 seconds is about 44542444557651590254...5165313449 days, or 1219539058089245160834150600463 years. :-) --Bill. XFUT: off-topic.geek (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) The presentation request form has been fixed. For those of you registered: Click on Registration > Register or Login > Once you get to the “BrickFest 2003 Registration Information” on the left side of the you will find “Volunteer - Run a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hi Kevin, (I am assuming that you are using IE) There seems to be a problem with the frames in the Brickfest site. I came across it the other day (yesterday actually) try clicking on this link directly. you should be able to login. (URL) note (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It will be good to see you again, Steve. Jeff VW x-posted to brickfest. (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Several people have contacted me about running some MindStorms challenges. Only a few have been submitted. (I recently found out that there was a glitch in the Presentation form,:-/ it should be fixed soon. If you have not received an email (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Hi Christina, Right after I log in, it immediatly kicks me back to the login screen. I'm trying to get to the "Run a Presentation" form. I'm up for presentations on pneumatics, LPub and LSynth. Kevin (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) A winning logo design announcement...and/or T-shirt design examples... --Bram (2 URLs) Bram Lambrecht (URL) www.bldesign.org> (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I'd recommend including a little more detail under 'Events' and 'What is BrickFest' about the MOC contests. Maybe it is already there under some other tab; something about the categories, the judging criteria and the types of prizes that are (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think it needs some Mindstorms Challenges... :) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) www.Brickfest.com :) (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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What additional features do you think the BrickFest website should have? Christina Hitchcock BrickFest (21 years ago, 10-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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(...) rtlToronto is planning on running an event. We are in the process of finalizing the details. Jeff VW (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hi Steve, I don't know of any challanges planned. I do know that Claudia Coles and I along with John Barns (from what I understand) are working on some discussions. I wonder if any one from SMART is comming down? David Schilling would be the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Are there any Mindstorms challenges planned for Brickfest this year? I've heard a couple ideas that are bouncing around, but I haven't seen anything official, yet. With only two months before Brickfest, some people may want to begin building... (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Dude, if I wouldn't buy for you when you were underage, why would I buy for you now? (XFUT to O-T.fun) ++Lar (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yeah me too. :-) (...) Yes that would be cool to see side by side. (...) Well I will probably make a few ships so it won't look totally barren. (I literally am going to be using very near my whole collection.) (...) I actually thought about (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) Well (...) spaceport. (...) Just (...) enough (...) I (...) Hey Mike! I hope you can make it. I too am working on a space port, and it will be nice to compare the two! Hopefully the rest of these space guys build enough ships to populate (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) So is that the Moon's horizon, or the Earth's? (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Um... 5. Four will be normal and 1 will be Quasi. What do I mean by Quasi? Well most of my collection will go into its making. It will be a massive spaceport. My best estimate at this point is it will cover 24 modules worth of space. Just the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) And you probably Owe me something to, for pretending that that drink was mine... Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Not so fast ... I owe you four drinks, and everyone else can buy for me. :P -Tim (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) In fact if you sign up on this list, state what MOC's, if any, you'll be bringing to Brick Fest, and Tim will buy you a drink too. Soda, coffe, water, or liquid bread are available. Name: MOCs? / Misc. Drink Prefference 1. Eric Sophie Over a (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Only 38484672097810973979...3082020830 seconds and counting until Tim buys me drinks at Brick Fest 03. Carry on. e www.biomechanicalbricks.com (21 years ago, 7-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Moonbase Monorail standards (was: BRICKFEST MOONBASE)
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(...) One thing I'll add - since a huge collection is not necessary, I won't plan on bringing lots of track, however, I may decide to bring along my bag of 8 stud track lengths since depending on just how large a track collection we have, they may (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oops, sorry about that, you're right. The point I think I was making though is that David Wegmuller's standard is actually more strict than really necessary. The reality is that most of the track we laid was in different positions. I agree (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) This has come up before. And here is the standard answer... again. If you want to make 6 wide corridors, fine. But, if you bring em to fest this year have adapters to fit everyone else's. (and those adapters cannot extend over the baseplate) (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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What would everyone think about making the Moonbase passageways 6 wide? I and other members of my LUG have found this size to be very usefull. You can even make adapters to fit a 6 wide to a regular 4 wide. Otherwise, we'll have to designate each (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Crossposting this for Gino...I dunno how often he reads LUGNET, so if you can help him out, it might be best to email him. Adrian, Troy, Ken, and I already have full cars and rooms. Good luck, Gino. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.bloc, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.cle)
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(...) We used that standard at NWBrickCon and it worked great. The example picture he gaved essentially used a 8-stud grid that has track lying along borders between bases. But that particular example aimed to keep most straight lines on the 16-stud (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) David Wegmuller worked out a standard last summer that I think should be adopted. See (URL) and the ensuing thread. --Bill. (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) At NW BrickCon we had monorail track at +0, +10, and +20 (and even a small amount at +30 I think). +20 was necessary to clear most modules since it turns out it's easiest to just run the track whereever. However, if a station is actually built (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) :) Now that is a contest! (...) That could happen as well, using the lego from/in the k8 room.. I think that it may be a good idea to challange the individual/lug prior to the fest, the actual creation can be decided (by the audience) at the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I agree, if there's a concern about fitting the rails past the station module we can just configure the modules accordingly. Either way, Troy, it would be great if you brought a station. We'll make it work! Felix (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) I think the NWBrickCON guys just had the monorail track set to a height of two of the large black pedestal pieces. Add a slope to get it down to one height and build the monorail at that level, i'd think. That seems to be good enough of a (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) long as (...) would (...) I was thinking along the lines of a standard height and placement for the track within the module, so that it would hookup with track from adjacent modules without problem. I'm not even sure if this is possible with (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) That could be fun. (...) Jack Stone contest...? Do we see who can pull him apart fastest?! (...) So, it kind of sounds like On-the-spot building contests. (...) Ready, Set, Draw... I mean Build. Have you seen the robotic/technic events from (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hello all, would anyone be intrested in having an RC racer contest.. I'm not sure what this would be quite yet, my thoughts are to use a portion of the GMU parking lot (on the Saturday or Sunday) and set up race course, either an oval, or an actual (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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(...) No, there's no standard as of yet, but that could be one of the things we discuss. To be honest, I'm not sure what a standard would involve. As long as it has room to zoom around and a place for figs to get on and off of it, I would think (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well any and all of those! I just want to encourage some fun competition between indivudals/lugs/organizations, for example I may choose to challange you to a competition to build the best line follower robot (since thats what your good at :) (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Finally have a few pics to show of this... After moderation: (URL) few deeplinks for before moderation: I sorted a bit: (URL) Futuron construction team begins surveying the site (Magneto Fusion Power Plant nearby): (URL) of the four high density low (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Best at building... what? I believe I could match anyone when it comes to building a LEGO robot to compete, but my design skills may fall short when it comes to building a realistic looking church, or a train that can pass for something you've (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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So we know that 13 people can build a Star Destroyer in a few hours... We have seen amazing creations come out of the minds of many... How would people feel if we held a brick-olympics of sorts. Where an individual, or a Lug/LTC would compete in a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Transportation to central PA after Brickfest?
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(...) Yes that would be a big help, as Harrisburg is more than half way there... --Bill. (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har)
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(...) XPost to lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har Bill, there may be some folks from Harrisburg (100 miles south of Williamsport) attending this year. I'm in York but haven't decided if I'm going yet. I'm assuming you're staying in DC until Sunday. Perhaps (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har)
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(...) worth of (...) the (...) sig (...) I have a pile of monorail track as well, and will most likely be bringing it. Is there any standard for integrating monorail into moonbase? I recall that there was talk of it, but don't know if it ever (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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CEO Aaron Sneary here. Secondary Systems reports that they will be presenting scale models of two Marsbase modules. These are fully compatible with moonbase modules, but are distinctly of the red planet: Marsbase One- the initial colony module built (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Here's the plan... My wife and I to fly to Washington DC in time for Brickfest. She'll drop me off at the 'fest and head off to Williamsport, PA (in a rental car) to visit her family. After BF is over, I need to find some way to join her there. It (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) My appologies for the unintended spoiler, Admiral Giddens. ;) As for a cooperative module, that would be cool! It would be nice to get some actual building in *during* the Fest. (Although I am uncertain if I will be bringing any spare ABS, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Ya, I'm all for the sig figs. Mine will be there. Dunno about the fishin line... but the "attack of the fleebs" module is already underway. Dang it... stop spoilin' my idears ;-) I plan on bringing some brick to build with. Maybe we can build (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sig fig photo shoots would be a great idea! Other thoughts I've been having include including various random figs/vehicles/scenery to place outside of the MB modules. Too bad we couldn't string fishing line from the ceiling over the display to (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Okay, this is looking very nice. We're early in the game and already have a very good showing. NWBCon had 40 when the fad was strong, so thats the number to beat. We can and will make the largest moonbase to date. People will be so shocked at the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) whats the count so far for BFest Moonbase room? -paul (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) Actually, if all goes according to plan, I will be bringing five modules (not four as listed in this thread). I have some construction pics that I need to get developed and scanned to inspire everyone to get working on theirs too. :) Oh, and I (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) and by normal he means FREAKy Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) No, both of my modules are normal. Adrian (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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The members of GardenSLUG are looking forward to participating. We have one Super Module and at least 3 normal modules. All of us are excited. See you there! BTW, I'll keep an eye out and help get the baseplate numbers pinned down for our group. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Okay spacers, Brickfest 2k3 is right around the corner. As far as displaying models and needed space, we can wait a bit longer to get a better idea of who will be coming and what they will have built. So, please start thinking about what you'll be (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Synchronous Sequential Pneumatics presentation?
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(...) I'd have to be sponsored. I'm not financially prepared to travel that far. Sorry, Kevin (...) <snip> (21 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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