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We have a bunch of photos of a couple modules being built down in Mike's garage on the BayLTC page; (URL) Regards, -Z- (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) tower and grid system myself, but I had only been using one brick towers. Now if only I had more bricks.. :) (...) So when you put in the extra plate in some sections it goes tower, grid, tower, grid, tower, grid, plates, top? (...) I wouldn't (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Done. Check it out at (URL) left to right: Dark grey are the 2x2 'towers'. Green is the outside wall of the section, built from 2x4 bricks. Light grey is the 'grid', notice how each 2x4 is attached to two towers, or a tower and the side wall. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Yes, please do. I was just wondering about this and reading over the old threads last night. Ben Roller (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Ya. or if I get a chance I might LDraw something up that shows it. It does require a LOT of bricks but not nearly as many as a solid would. It's simple, and when I first saw it I said "that'll never work" but it's amazingly strong and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) I just sent the .bmp file to Jim - would there be any interest in me posting it to brickshelf? It's not a complicated system - it just requires a LOT of basic bricks... JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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Mike, Do you have the lattice structure BMP file that the GMLTC used to build their layout? Thanks Jim (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: quick note
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I am guessing this is directed towards me, although I just saw it on Lugnet. I don't even know when the winter meeting will be, so I can't confirm that I will be there. I have not had a day off since the 10th of September and usually have been at (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | quick note
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Hey man, I'm just back from 3 weeks in Canada, and I'm gonna model some CP Rail and CN rolling stock for a Christmas Train at the winter meeting. Please let me know whther you think you'll be there, and if you can bring up a module to show off. How (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Belville Boat piece
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About 9 months to a year ago, someone brought a Belville 5848 boat piece to t BAYLUG meeting. Though I ended up not getting it then, now I need it. Is it still kicking around? Or does anyone have a full 5848 for sale? Thanks, Paul Sinasohn (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: For the history books -- LUG & LTC dates of formation
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Bounced first time. m (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re:EV Scouting Report - 7 Oct 2000
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(...) Actually, the EMeryville TRU still has 2 or 3 6979 at 29.99.... and a 3591 Znap for 24.90... San Francisco 9th street TRU should still have some Znap sets with motors... I also got a 7190 M Falcon clearanced to 49.90 And the EV TRU has the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Gilroy Scouting Report - 7 Oct 2000
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I stopped at the KB's in cupertino last night and they had the Crystalization station #6199 for 39.99. Evidently they are discounted and all legos are on sale 10-20% off. They dont have that great a selection of other things, though I can tell you (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Gilroy Scouting Report - 7 Oct 2000
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The KB clearance store has pretty much been clearanced, Lego-wise: lots of Bungee Choppers at $5 a pop (they did have some of each color, though, for those who care). A few copies of <set:8269> at just under $30. They have the <set:6495 Batplane> (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: NOCAL ALERT: Mindstorms Robotics Discovery - 59.99 @ FRY'S
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Figures, I just bought one for half off at ZB mark (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | NOCAL ALERT: Mindstorms Robotics Discovery - 59.99 @ FRY'S
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FRY's has a sale on the Midstorms Robotics Discovery Set $59.00 - MSRP = $149.99 (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: New DDK seen at the Metreon
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(...) janet, Was it the Dark Side Developers Kit? (which it sounds like, with a grey brain and grey tchnic parts) Or actually another Droid developers kit? I've got the Dark Side Kit as well as the Droid's Kit and they are both very interesting and (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: ZanyBrainy in Fremont?
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The Zainy Brainy in Fremont is definitely open. It was open in time for the last BaLug meeting. Right now they have a deal on some of the Indian Village stuff and some of the Ninja stuff. Janet -----Original Message----- From: (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | New DDK seen at the Metreon
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I went to the Metreon in San Francisco last weekend. In the MSN store they had a couple of Mindstorm's things one of which I had never seen. It is basically the Droid Developer Kit but it makes the bad guy robots instead. I remember the initials (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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Wow, that is tite! I like it! -- Chef ICQ:84584424 AIM: Jedi101673 (URL) Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:G1nB4q.Jry@lugnet.com... (...) but (...) McGlone's (...) just (...) original (...) incredible. (...) colors:blue. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: rapid river village at TRU
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(...) I haven't hit any of the local TRUs in a few weeks (trying to economize until I get a new job), but the last time I saw any in the Sunnyvale, SJ Winchester, or SJ Blossom Hill stores was in July. If there's some part peculiar to that set that (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) The new pics are much better. Although it looked bigger without Overkill. Love the gun taken apart. That is too cool...like the mecha is cleaning it or something. Also the feet are well done. I like the technic pieces you used. Build well. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | rapid river village at TRU
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Does anyone know of a TRU in the bay area that still has the rapid river villages for $15.00? Thanks for your help Matt (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | ZanyBrainy in Fremont?
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Several weeks ago, I discovered on zanybrainy.com's store locator that they have a store in Fremont. However, when I made the non-trivial drive up there, it was closed, and looked like it was in the final stages of preparation for opening (i.e., the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) Thanks! The idea for the cockpit came directly from my ex-co-worker Niko. He loves detail work like that. I have plans to continue building deep details into my mechs and space creations. If you like this, wait until you see M-Tron Alpha (the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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I really like the cockpit, Dave. The controls are very nicely made, and I like the techy-looking stuff behind the pilot. ~Mark (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) Many more pics now....enjoy! (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Introducing the LUG Box
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(...) With that being said, I'd like to announce that LUGOLA will be starting a *LUG box on November 4th. Ideally, we'd love to ship it to a LUG that is meeting on the 11th or 18th so it can begin moving. The idea is to get another activity going at (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) To answer your questions: 1)Yes, the legs are remarkably solid given how they were made. I'll have close- ups later today. 2)Overkill Pic? Done. 3)It doesn't fit into the tri-war. It is produced by and outside company and won't see any (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Warthog Anyone?
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(...) Very cool Dave. I like the legs. They are solid looking. Also that trans orange works well (and is one of my least favorite colors). I'd like to see a full picture with maybe Overkill for comparison. And how does this fit into the "tri-war"? (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Warthog Anyone?
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Well, I've felt inspried this week by a couple of different things. First, but the mechcommander page-specifically, the shadowcat. Secondly, by Bryce McGlone's Big Blue, and finally, by a gentleman I worked with until this week. He's just gotten (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Windows on ebay
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Hi All, Just wanted to bring to your attention these huge lots of white windows on ebay for all you town/train builders. I am not selling them. (URL) (Big windows) and (URL) (little ones) Not to mention the prices! Mark (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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Dave Thanks for hosting our best meeting yet. I had a blast seeing everyone's latest creations. -Henry P.S. I apologize for giving you a faulty link. The correct link is: (URL) forgot the ".html") (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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(...) Thanks for the clarification Dave. I've just logged on and was reading the news. Anyone wanting to see the space tourist bubble bus (egg crate) can see it here: (URL) spider Mecha "Cobba" mit legs is here: (URL) the amazement at the talent and (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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(...) One big fat me too on this one. Had me singing "Ebony and Ivory" all the way home! Bryce McGlone (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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Just a quick correction here, Scott, and please correct me if I'm wrong, but the space bus belonged to Mr. Spacerocks himself, Rick. Spider Mech is Rick's as well. Roy brought some incredible ancient Lego to show off, as well as some cool catalogs (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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Some of my most memorable memories from last meeting are as follows (in no particular order): 1. Everyone being astounded as Bryce pulled "Big Blue" from his box. As impressive as this creation looks on the web, it is nothing compared to viewing (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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It was great meeting all you guys. I had a wonderful time. Bryce McGlone (...) Unfortunately, (...) a (...) fact, (...) pair (...) four (...) on (...) assist (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
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It was a resounding success! Thanks to the seven of you that were there and Brad, who could only be there in the abs (minifig Brad Hamilton). Unfortunately, the webcam met with technical difficulties (VLC curse?), but otherwise it was a fantastic (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
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John, Thanks for the wonderful comments. I'll admit that it was an exercise to see which parts I could cram into the main model while eliminating the colors blue and green. The main pod 'spine' is the insectoin leg I received as part of a trade and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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