 | | Re: Identifying unknown piece
|
|
Thankyou all for your help, it is indeed: (URL) you know what you are looking for, it is much easier. The funniest thing about all this, according to Peeron I actually already have two of these, just didn't recognise them for what they were. Thanks (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jun-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: 2008 Perth ,Hobby Train Show
|
|
(...) Oooh, them's fighting words! I foresee a rash of even longer single span Lego bridges breaking out across the Southern Hemisphere :-) Seriously, how long is it? But, seriously, the layout sounds fabulous. We look forward to the happy snaps! (...) (17 years ago, 1-Jun-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
|
| |
| | Light 'MOC'ing with Indy stuff - WWII
|
|
Hi guys, this is just a bit of fun, hardly so exacting and impressive of some of the works in .build.military. A tank, half-track, armoured cars and jeeps, and some handy towny scenery. (URL) Enjoy!> :-) Richard Still baldly going... (17 years ago, 1-Jun-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
|
| |
| | 2008 Perth ,Hobby Train Show
|
|
Hi All, The 2008 Perth Hobby Train Show is on at the moment at Claremont Showgrounds, featuring a large town/train layout by the Perth Adult Lego Society. The show is running over the long weekend so come along, say hello, and check out our (...) (17 years ago, 1-Jun-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per)
|
| |
| | Re: Identifying unknown piece
|
|
(...) Really? It's pretty easy to find, if you know what it's for: (URL) been several years since I had to try to find a listing based solely on the design, though, and even then it's included in the core LDraw catalog if you dig through the TECHNIC (...) (17 years ago, 31-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Identifying unknown piece
|
|
Here is the piece in use: (URL) didn't go through the whole thing to see what they really do there, but I hope that helps! -plucky (17 years ago, 31-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Identifying unknown piece
|
|
All, The other day I managed to pick up a whole set of Lego spare parts from the local educational distributer - bags and bags of cogs, rubber bands, axles, pneumatic pumps, tanks and switches. Quite a nice haul actually. Unfortunately my elation is (...) (17 years ago, 30-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Sales updated for this week
|
|
(...) Thanks, Ben. Also, my local (Chatswood) TRU has several AT-STs on clearance (half price, $85). Cheers Richie Dulin (17 years ago, 29-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Sales updated for this week
|
|
The list of current sales is updated for this week. For those who don't use the web interface, Target, Kmart and TRU have various items on sale. BigW also features a PS2 LEGO SW game. Of course, for a better idea of what the sales are, have a look (...) (17 years ago, 28-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Michael Golaszewski
|
|
Hey, Not sure if he checks this forum any more or not, but the last time I posted here two years ago he contacted me. Does anyone have any contact information for Michael Golaszewski? The e-mail addresses I have for him (last used about a year ago) (...) (17 years ago, 22-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
|
|
(...) Kerry, I remember you telling me the magnets were not that succesful in holding the Natasha together, so I would probably think that in future a different method would be used if a magnet was considered in any new creation. As has been (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
|
|
(...) i imagine those parts will be redesigned as well. imagine a 2x2 plate with a two plate high cylinder on top. i imagine it will look something like that if they do infact redesign it. on another mildly related note, the redesigned buffers may (...) (17 years ago, 18-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
|
|
The Natasha ... ah that brings back memories ... The magnet holders in the Natasha are small pieces: (URL) are the ones used in the current trains: (URL) with the trains the magnets were always part of the buffer assembly, so coming up with a (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
|
|
I think the crux of this notice is the 'magnets in small parts'. So they will keep selling magnets, but the piece that contains the magnet must be above a certain size (standard non-swallowing size, presumably). How small are the magnet-holding (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Taj Mahal for an Aussie movie
|
|
Take a look at the Taj Mahal MOC being built for filming an Australian movie: (URL) hope some of us can get to meet Arthur when he's in Oz for the movie making. Kerry Proudly a member of LUGnet & Brisbane Lego Train Group (BLTG) (17 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LEGO Magnet and coupler statement.
|
|
(...) magnets. Does that imply that TLG will stop using magnets in other sets? Or will the new train magnets be used more widely. I am thinking of sets like the UCS Imperial Star Destroyer etc that make extensive use of magnets. Kerry Proudly a (...) (17 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.starwars)
|
| |
| | Sales information up for coming week
|
|
Hello all, Just a quick post to say that those using the web interface will now know about the upcoming sales. I would post them here, but if I did that, then what's the use of having the sidebar? (Besides which, if someone else posts them here, (...) (17 years ago, 13-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Kit Review Time Again ( has to break the monotony)
|
|
(...) I can't recall this kit comming with sensors. Should i report this to Lego Support ? (...) I built a few for a demolition derby (URL) (...) I made a few mods to mine though to increase the top speed for drag races. I took out the 12:20 drive (...) (17 years ago, 12-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: BLCRBA - First Meeting
|
|
(...) It would, but they tend to disband as quickly as they form. I only hope to have a (URL) LEGOmatrix> as impressive as your's one day ;) (...) On behalf of the membership (if I may be so bold - we have yet to elect a president(1)), thanks. (...) (17 years ago, 11-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: BLCRBA - First Meeting
|
|
(...) The Cave Racer phenomenon continues! The proliferation of new LEGO organisations in the Brisbane area is quite remarkable. I hope the cross membership of the various organisations facilitates communication and cooperation between the various (...) (17 years ago, 11-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space, FTX)
|
