 | | Re: A new P.A.B. 2X4 Record -- 163 2x4s!
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(...) When I add two more bricks to the second level it deforms the cup pretty badly, but I suppose it fits. So add another brick to the center row of level 4 (Blue/White section in the center of my latest picture) and you get 166 2x4's into a (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Yellow blues...
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(...) IIRC, there was some speculation about the material used for the tires, which seemed less "rubbery" in 8455 than similar tires in previous sets. Dave (22 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: A new P.A.B. 2X4 Record -- 163 2x4s!
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(...) Well I would like to congratulate you for taking this challenge. This after all is for the benefit of everyone. I would like to still keep record by saying you can add 2 additional bricks to the second row to make it look like the first row (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | So who has seen the new colors in bulk packs/mosaics/etc?
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After the news I wanted to secure a supply of mosaic plates in the old greys. Happily for me they are still shipping in the US with the old grey colors - as of last week anyway. Seems that ordering this type of 'perpetual product' could be hit or (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mosaic)
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(...) Oh foolish me, actually trying to get the lid to snap shut. 150+ bricks per cup kinda has a nice ring to it......... (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: A new P.A.B. 2X4 Record -- 163 2x4s!
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(...) I knew I missed something, because I added more bricks to the top level than my previous personal best had increased by. I went back and checked my original method and sure enough, found that I could fit 163 2x4s in the cup, again assuming (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: A new P.A.B. 2X4 Record -- 152 2x4s!-156!
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(...) i just tryed this. it works really well and is very fast however the new record is 156. you can fit 4 additinal bricks in on row 3. =) ondrew (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: A new P.A.B. 2X4 Record -- 152 2x4s!
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(...) Under the modified rules, I was easily able to get 152 2x4s into a cup by adding one more layer to my stacked disc technique. The lid doesn't snap shut, but it overlaps with very slight downward pressure. It is also not necessary to force the (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Ahh, changing the rules on us, eh? Actually I was aware of this. I've been told by one of the sales clerks that I am the only person who he's ever seen trying to get the lids to actually snap shut. They always offer to tape the lids on anyway. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: New C-C Article: Ovoid Shields and Stickers
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(...) I have 20 of the rather generic Fright Knights horse bardings that need a template. Please postpone your retirement for one more project! Great job on the oval shields. I knew that stocking in some of the Amerindian shields for cheap would pay (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX)
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