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Re: Anyone get Lego for XMAS?
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Wed, 29 Dec 1999 15:44:35 GMT
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My Mouth Drops!!

> .....8462,8459,8446,8444,8414,8417,8445,8437,8479,8448 and another
Mindstorms

Now that is Xmas, if i had that, that would be a very good xmas., Never mind
i will complete my collection next year.

What did you buy the wife for xmas?
-
Michael

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Tim Wilkins <Tim.Wilkins@zurich.com> wrote in message
news:FnIE32.Cq2@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.loc.uk, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> > my wife bought me a 8448 supercar.
> > Excellent!
> > 
> > I built the gull wing version.
> > Now in the process of customising
> > 
> > First I added power steering using a micromotor and a second battery box.
> > There's not enough power though to move the wheels (too much friction • from the
> > wide rubber) except when the vehicle is actually moving
> > 
> > Now I am on to something more radical.
> > I am converting it into a genuine supercar with v12 mid mounted engine.
> > I shifted the cab forward a few studs to make room in the back, and give • it
> > more correct proportions for a mid engined car.
> > I kept the gull wing doors, as thats a good 'supercar' feature I thought.
> > Then I used some clear engine parts from a 8437 buggy for the extra 4 • cylinders
> > 
> > Moving the dash forward gave me problems with the detailing just behind • the
> > front wheels, so I am playing with the design for that at them moment.
> > I havent decided on the back yet.
> > 
> > Will post some pictures once complete
> > 
> > Pity that the supercar website at lego.com doesnt seem to work yet.
> > 
> > Also my parents (in their seventies) bought me a Ninja castle they found • cheap.
> > Which my son built.
> > 
> > regards
> > lawrence
> 
> Hi Lawrence,
> Yes I got Lego for Christmas....all of it....all of the Technic sets • available
> in Toys R us in Zurich. I had just bought Mindstorms 3 months ago and got
> hooked on Technic so she walked into the shop and said she wanted • everything.
> So here goes.....8462,8459,8446,8444,8414,8417,8445,8437,8479,8448 and • another
> Mindstorms (that she forgot I had)
> 
>    Which one should I start with.
>    And what can she buy me for my Birthday ?
> 
>    Regards
> 
>    Tim



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  Re: Anyone get Lego for XMAS?
 
(...) Hi Michael, I bought her a motorbike. You seem to be a Technic wizard....which ones of previous years do you recommend (remember my Birthday !!!!) regards Tim (27 years ago, 29-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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  Re: Anyone get Lego for XMAS?
 
(...) cylinders (...) cheap. (...) Hi Lawrence, Yes I got Lego for Christmas....all of it....all of the Technic sets available in Toys R us in Zurich. I had just bought Mindstorms 3 months ago and got hooked on Technic so she walked into the shop (...) (27 years ago, 29-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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