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Re: Anyone get Lego for XMAS?
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Wed, 29 Dec 1999 15:51:48 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Michael Edwards writes:
> My Mouth Drops!!
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> > .....8462,8459,8446,8444,8414,8417,8445,8437,8479,8448 and another
> Mindstorms
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> Now that is Xmas, if i had that, that would be a very good xmas., Never mind
> i will complete my collection next year.
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> What did you buy the wife for xmas?
> -
> Michael
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> Please reply on
> medwards@ukonline.co.uk
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> Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine
> Web site: www.technic-uk.co.uk
> http://web.ukonline.co.uk/medwards
> Soon to be updated, soon to be good
> 212 models and going up
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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)
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> > Which one should I start with.
> > And what can she buy me for my Birthday ?
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Tim
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
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| My Mouth Drops!! (...) 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 Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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