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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) I understand that you would like the cup to close but it is not a requirement at any of the stores that I have been to. I sould know, I work at one. The only rule is the lid has to be able to touch the cup in some way, shape, or form. ondrew (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, FTX)
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thug@nc.rr.com (James) wrote in <How2FG.1yCq@lugnet.com>: (...) With some types of paint, the mist can be wiped away with a wet cloth (or washed away in water): it's just dry 'dust' which has settled on the bricks (instead of the wet paint+solvent (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general)
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thomasmain@myrealbox.com (Thomas Main) wrote in <HovJ12.uDv@lugnet.com>: (...) I've just been to the Milton Keynes shop. The PAB wall over there only has about 20 usable bins (three rows x 6-8 columns), the others are for decoration only. This (even (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general)
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| | MOTM / SOTM Voting For December Is Now Open
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We're please to announce that voting for the December 2003 Model of the Month and Scene of the Month Contests is now open. Visit the voting page to cast your vote: (URL) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Yellow blues...
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(...) A number of years back (4 maybe), I was sorting some basic bricks from 3033 tubs and I noticed the different subtle shades of yellow. Certain bricks seemed to be more primary yellow (whatever that is) and some seemed to be slightly more red. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Now that I have built the model (highly recommended BTW), I must confess that the color difference is almost invisible to the unwarned eye. You see it best under fluorescent light that give a slightly greenish tint to the old yellow color... (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Try putting the pneumatic airtank next to another blue brick and see what happens :) Did not someone report that the hubs in that set appeared to be made out of some other plastic then ABS? (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) All right, Anthony!! That is spectacular. I do hereby name you Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Outfitters (a new faction, of course). Your responsibilities include but are not limited to doing this fantastic work to outfit our armies with all (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) What a wonderful job! Well done! And thanks for providing us with this great gaming aide. -- Don (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hey all, I've finished my third sticker article. 22 different ovoid shield designs. I think it's time for me to retire from the sticker design business. You can find the article (URL) HERE>. --Anthony (URL) The Kingdom of Ikros> (22 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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