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Re: My site updated with MOC pnuematic engine
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic
Date: 
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:58:06 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Ross Crawford writes:
> In lugnet.build, Brian H. Nielsen writes:
> >   A minor site update to show 2 MOC's: a pneumatic V4 engine, and a
> > pneumatic powered car chassis.  A couple MPG's are available which show them
> > in operation.  Follow the links off my homepage at:
> > 
> >   http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/brian_h_nielsen
> > 
> >   Hope you like them.
> 
> I do!!
> 
> I've always wanted to try & model a steam engine but those pnuematic switches
> are so darn tight!! So there's another suggestion on my Lego wish list - a
> sliding pnuematic valve. Maybe one day.....
> 
> ROSCO

The pneumatic switches may seem tight, but the linkages have no trouble
moving them thanks to the considerable power of the pistons.  The tricky
part is making sure the 2 sides are exactly 1/4 out of phase with each other
and trip when the pistons are at the correct angle.

Brian



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  Re: My site updated with MOC pnuematic engine
 
(...) I do!! I've always wanted to try & model a steam engine but those pnuematic switches are so darn tight!! So there's another suggestion on my Lego wish list - a sliding pnuematic valve. Maybe one day..... ROSCO (25 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general)

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