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(...) Ditto; I waited for all the thumbnails to load because I thought the 1st pics were the real rig for comparison (we're both talking about his Coke truck, right?). These are the same quality (and scale) as the ones from the LEGO theme parks; (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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That would make things so much easier on my poor soul if they were the same person, because then I could go back to worshipping one god instead of two... World's #1 Lutz Fan, Coby (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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Holy smokes! I saw that entry on the 'recent' board and I didn't even bother to click on the thumbnail because I thought it was just a photo of a real rig! (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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"Bram Lambrecht" <bram@cwru.edu> wrote in message news:MABBIBJJFOJIOHD...wru.edu... (...) Note his domain ... el-caracho.de is similar to Lutz Uhlmann's el-lutzo.de. Could it be Lutz, or someone who knows Lutz? He's from Germany also. -Tim (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) This guy is the bomb! He deffinately rivals your efforts. I wish he would reveal him/her self. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the views of my employer...) Card (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Augh, can't even get my country codes right anymore. The German contingent of Brickshelf/LUGNET seems to be quite talented! --Bram (wondering if I can create an entire thread with only posts from myself...) Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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Bad form, replying to my own message, but I found another model: (URL) eh? Work(s/ed) for LEGO maybe? --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Who is this El Caracho?
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*whimper* I feel so inferior: (URL) Caracho seems to have an infinite supply of LEGO and free time and quite a talent for giant LEGO vehicles. If you're reading this, please reveal yourself! --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I'm pretty happy that it is possible to make better MOC's than LEGO's official model sets. If LEGO's official models were so stunning, I would probably not be so encouraged to build my own models to improve upon them. Perhaps I would even (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Looking for a 5580 "Highway Rig"
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone here knows where I could find a Model Team 5580 Highway Rig. If possible I would perfer it be unopened or at least with all the parts, stickers, instructions, etc. Thanks Ben (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.org.ca)
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| | Re: Really cool buses, etc?
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My God !!! They are FANTASTIC ! Why can't LEGO make so nice models ??? (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Aha! Found it: (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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A while back someone posted a link to a great site of MOC's including some elaborate minifig-scale buses and other vehicles. Can anyone point me to the thread or the link? Am I making any sense? Dave! (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | SUPER PACKAGE-DEAL MODEL TEAM !! See 'market-buy-sale'
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(24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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For everyone who wanted to see a Humvee instead of a Hummer, I've modified the original quite a bit to create a military vehicle that looks a lot less tame than the civilian model. As always, please LMKWYT and feel free to use the rating form on the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yes, I always build my models as strongly as possible. I prefer that all parts, especially angled sections, be secured in at least two places so that they can't move from their intended positions. (...) Ok, I've sent emails to a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | RE: 10 wide Hummer MOC
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(...) That one's a stroke of genius. Do you design for vroomability? This is the technical term for a model that can be used by a 4 year old for at least 60 seconds with no more than 4 parts coming off :-) Seriously, I think you should send a copy (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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I've put the photos up on my redesigned website: (URL) slightly different from the one in the two pictures in my Brickshelf gallery, and there are of course many more pictures of it. Details include a winch, opening doors, 4 comfortable seats, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.publish) !!
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| | RE: Big model of AMC AMX
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(...) I can't wait to see them when you do! Keep us posted. Doug (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Big model of AMC AMX
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(sorry i dont have any pics YET) im building big model of very nice AMC AMX '68 car -its about 55 centimeters long and 22 cm wide. -V8 engine -4-speed gearbox (from 8880 supercar) -independent suspension in front, floating axle in back. -rear wheel (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Model Team scale Lamborghini Diablo 6.0
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I believe my LEGO Diablo phase has come to an end...I think I have finally succeeded in creating a likeness (but that's for you to decide). Modeled after the latest Diablo, my LEGO rendition is fully motorized (with a geared motor and a micromotor (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam) !!
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| | Re: 2001
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(...) Yes, that's a good question ! WHEN ? And why not just in 2001 ?! Norbi (24 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have a feeling that it got replaced by the sculptures and Ultimate Collectors' Series. (When are we getting more sets in the latter line??) (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | 2001
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Is Model Team dead ? Is this very nice theme REALLY TOTALLY dead ? LEGO - R.U.O.K ???...??? Norbert (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Fully motorized sports car
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This evening, I decided to challenge myself to build a small, yet cool looking fully motorized vehicle. Turned out I had the extra challenge of photographing a black model :) My previous attempt at a very small and fully motorized vehicle was too (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: Wheels
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They are actually not that hard to find. Some year 2000 small technic sets have them. 8255 and 8251 are the ones I remembered. There is also another option. The model team tires are almost identical in size (diameter and thickness) with the medium (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: New sets for 2001... finally
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And what about some new Modelteams or UCS models ??? Or new Developer Kits ??? LEGO, LEGO.... ;(( Bye. Rene (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Wheels
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Hi all, Thought I'd try some of the old trucks of the modelteam series (that were all released and discontinued in my dark ages....) just from Brickshelf instructions. Problem are the wheels. I've got nothing that size. Any ideas where to get those (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) you (...) throwing (...) on (...) at (...) Paul, nice models, but try lugnet.modelteam Regards, ROSCO (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi Frank Thanks for rerouting, couldn't find it, as Modelteam isn't on the themes list on main Lugnet page, someday i'll find own way around the Lugnet catacombs. Paul (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) float my boat, too easy. (GD&R) But these are some kick butt models. I like the double decker bus the best, strangely enough. (24 years ago, 10-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: I'm hooked
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(...) There are still plenty of opportunities to buy it on e-bay but expect to pay a premium for this very popular set. Kerry (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Well my guess is that 5563 Diesel Rig is a racing truck... And what race car/truck is complete without a spoiler? :) Bryan (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | I'm hooked
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I now have a new aim in life: to collect as many model team sets as I can. I have recently bought a 5563 for half price, and it is amazing. Not only are the pieces brilliant for town building, but the level of detail on the actual model is (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: 2001 sets...
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(...) I only hope to get the 6399 that I paid you for in 1999. -- Thomas Main main@appstate.edu (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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I only hope for NEW Model Team sets ! Rene (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Super-Cargo Ship of the Great Lakes
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[ FUT lugnet.boats ] Rick: (...) Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL: (URL) > -- ---...--- (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.town)
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I got a micro fig scale model of the model now. Check it out... (URL) revoir! Rick (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.town)
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I bought the 'Ultimate Lego Book' yesterday. and i got an idea. In it, thier is a massive super tanker, modeled fo the 4 inch people they make for scenes. I thought....Wouldnt one outta of Lego mini-figs look cool? But I need help... (as always...). (...) (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.town)
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(...) inch wide base. The hull (JUST THE HULL) probably 16-20 bricks high. This is gonna be huge. (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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You may find David Karrs tanker inspiring: (URL) for the bricks, I ususally use red bricks for the hull instead of black. The reason why is because red bricks seem to be in more abundance then black. (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Super-Cargo Ship of the Great Lakes
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I bought the 'Ultimate Lego Book' yesterday. and i got an idea. In it, thier is a massive super tanker, modeled fo the 4 inch people they make for scenes. I thought....Wouldnt one outta of Lego mini-figs look cool? But I need help... (as always...). (...) (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | 5533 Model Team "Red Fury" Motorized version
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Hi there, I thought it would be fun to motorize the 5533 Model Team "Red Fury" Drag Racer. I tried to keep down the bulk of the motor/engine as much as I could. This model fits snuggly into the same spot as where the original engine was. Just (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Is 5563 Diesel Rig still available?
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(...) Yes, it's still available from S@H; I ordered one in July. I imagine they change what sets are offered in the catalog depending on the time of year and what new sets/themes are being showcased that quarter. Just because a set disappears from (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Is 5563 Diesel Rig still available?
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Hi, Anybody know if 5563 Diesel Rig is still available? I saw it once in a S@H catalogue back in '99, but it hasn't re-appeared... Thanks! Bryan (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: NEW MODELS ?!
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I think that LEGO should make some miniaturizations of real buildings and statues like the Liberty Statue which comes out late this year. They are some GREAT models of real buildings and statues in LEGOLANDs all over the world. Can't we have some of (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | looking for....
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square engine pistons i will buy or trade for any. please email me thanks -Matt (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: NEW MODELS ?!
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(...) On the other hand, some ships would be cool too. I'd like to see a Model Team or UCS pirate ship, or (for those of us who pine for a 398 USS Constellation), the USS Constitution. As a Pirate fan, I'd would love to dig into a 1,500 piece 17th- (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: NEW MODELS ?!
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(...) I second that motion. I'd like to see more aircraft as the primary model. 5542 Black Thunder was a pleasure to build, but I'd like a bi-plane (Wright Bros. flyer, Vickers Vimy, Red Baron) or others from aviation's golden age (Ford Tri-motor, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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HEY, LEGO ! WE ARE WAITING FOR NEW MODEL TEAMS !!! (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: 5563 - 4 door in the box?
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I guess it's a mistake, since I don't have any extra from my 5563, just the two that required to build the model. Selçuk (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.loc.it)
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| | 5563 - 4 door in the box?
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I just finished to build up this set that I have found quite interesting and with a lot of interesting pieces. But also I found that inside the box there were 4 big white door instead of the two needed. This is the first time I found really big (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.loc.it)
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| | Re: Summer Shop at Home Catalog just arrived!!
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(...) Is it that you are not a SW fan, or you don't like UCS sets for some reason? I asked because for me, as a long term SW fan, those sets (UCSs) are just great. (actually a 20 year dream that came finally true: large scale detailed lego models (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Summer Shop at Home Catalog just arrived!!
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(...) Huh.... well if their newer MT sets were anything like the older ones (e.g. 5571) they would be doing better, I bet. (At least on my front - I have no interest in the *SW* UCS sets, but I'd love to see some big-big MT sets. 5571 is one of my (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | 5591
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Hi I'm mike and am looking for the 5591 mach 2 red bird rig, if anyone has one or knows where i can get on would you please e-mail me. also i want the set to have all the pieces, box and insructions manual, i would be willing to pay up to $125 (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: 5561 big foot 4x4
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Depends on the price (total with shipping). Ron (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | 5561 big foot 4x4
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Hello, I have several of these sets(5561 big foot 4x4) from 1997 mint in box.I was wondering whether any one would be interested in purchasing one or all of these sets.I may consider trading for some 9 volt train products.If I get no replay from (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | RE: Some model team ideas
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(...) To counter this, you could use 4.5/12V track, and motors, as the points levers [at least on 4.5V points] can be as high/low as needed. Benjamin Whytcross BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au Ph: (03) 9856 5282 Directory Technology Pty Ltd 1/436 Elgar (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) existing (...) Using the standard train motor bogie, the locomotive would be relatively large compared to this 'fixed element' which leaves even more scope for imaginative building AND retains a 'working model' concept. Tender drive would (...) (24 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) Hmmmmm...this sounds a good idea.Why not ,for example, 10 wide narrow gauge trains or tramways? Gianluca (24 years ago, 8-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Extra left hand side door in 5563 Racing Truck
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Yes, I find one left hand and one right hand doors in this set ! Rene (...) (24 years ago, 6-May-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) Im thinking rolls royce type here. (24 years ago, 5-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) A lovely idea, but they have already half-built two Italian motorcycles already with the technic series - just add shaft drive with some bevel gears and you have a Moto Guzzi. This is one type of 'Model Team' set which could combine technic (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Extra left hand side door in 5563 Racing Truck
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I looked into the display tray of some 5563 boxes, and noted that all of them appeared to have an extra left hand side door. This is the large door also seen in black in the 5571 Black Cat Truck, so it's not exactly a small piece. Has anybody else (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) Yes,I agree.Think to an Harley-Davidson,with many chromed bricks...or a red Ducati... (...) Why not Luna Rossa? (...) Yeeeees !I want 16-wide trains!!! (...) so (...) 6 bis. a vintage (doubledeck,why not?) trolley,electric or horse-pulled. (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Bingo fredrik. That is what I was thinking of, I didnt know lego had already done one. (24 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) Mabie something like this: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) 5591 was an aircraft on a trailer with a truck as well. I want just an aircraft, and a big aircraft, either a light plane or a private jet (...) I was accually thinking of those trucks they use in those shows where they have the monster truck (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) like 393 & 394 (...) like 4011 or 5521?? (...) like 396?? (...) like 5540 and the afore-mentioned 2556? (...) so than that technic one they did) (...) type light plane, or a small private jet) like 5591? (...) there was 5541 (...) for the (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Some model team ideas
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(...) You mean like this: (URL) suggestions. I've long wondered why Technic gets the same 10 or 12 concepts over and over while Model Team only gets 2 or 3 over and over. :-) Doug (24 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Some model team ideas
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Here are some model team ideas for TLG, if you are listening: 1.a motorbike 2.a boat (anything goes here, from an oil tanker to a small yaught) Or how about the ultimate lego model, the RMS titanic, complete with a little leonardo di caprio minifig (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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Michael Edwards wrote in message ... (...) <snip price list!> AHHHH!!! I'd better start selling blood... (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 5161
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(...) 5561 or 5161 (URL) are inverted roof bricks, MSRP 3.00 USD. ++Lar (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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(...) In the US. Europe in August/September. Actually, S@H should have many of them by the end of April. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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(...) In the US. Europe in August/September. Actually, S@H should have many of them by the end of April. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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uh, I thought that they were due in july? (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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(...) US retail price for the 7190 is $99.99 as once mentioned on LUGNet. The UCS TIE Fighter is also $99.99, and the UCS X-Wing is $149.99. (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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(...) If this is the price TO the retailer, we're looking at 99 USD at a minimum (usually US retailers use "keystone" markup, or 100% but TLC may be requiring less margin on hot items) I would say. Youch indeed. But if it's the MSRP, 80 bucks isn't (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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Also these sets are due around August/September this year -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine www.technic-uk.co.uk (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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(...) Youch! (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Prices of new Lego have been reveled in £/$
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Hello all I managed to waggle some prices out of Lego UK, these prices are only "cost prices" to Lego so you have to add VAT (UK is 17.5%) and shipping and what ever the shop charges on top All prices are in UK pounds, to convert to USD £1=$1.6 Here (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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KB has 6 or 7 of this set for $40 at marketplace mall in Rochester Ny if anyone is interested Steve (25 years ago, 12-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Hmm, maybe I'll try that and see how it changes the look of the car. (...) Not something you see very often, but they certainly look hot[1] :) --Bram 1)...enough to burn your legs as you step out of the car : (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) One thing, though: I think I'd go the other direction with the stripe. The stripe starting high and going low lends a look to the car that the back is lower than the front (Optical illusion, since the front is the same height as the back) and (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I think it helps a lot if you build around the motor instead of trying to squeeze a motor inside an existing body. For my car, I first built the front bumper and lights, and then built the chassis of the car. I built the body on top of the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Bram: (...) If you take it that way. - The smallest I have _attempted_ to motorise was something of about the same size as these sports cars: (2 URLs) It's true that it would take some effort to cram a battery (...) I haven't gotten as far as trying (...) (25 years ago, 5-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Originally, I wasn't going to make the car very functional. However, I noticed that I had plenty of room under the front hood to add some steering. I also realized that the way the cars in the Ultimate LEGO Book are built, the wheels probably (...) (25 years ago, 5-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks. I hopes so too! Do you have any style/inspiration suggestions? --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 5-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Bram: (...) How did you find space for that in there? I think I have to have a look at that DAT file. (...) Good looking. Impressive number of details. - And I have never managed to motorise a car of that size. Most impressive. Play well, Jacob (...) (25 years ago, 4-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Bram Lambrecht wrote in message ... (...) with (...) window (...) and (...) and (...) These are great!!! I hope you do more. (25 years ago, 4-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks! (...) I tried my best :) The trunk isn't very big though, and I might have been able to fit a false engine under the hood... (...) Right here: (URL) (25 years ago, 4-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Bram Lambrecht <BramL@JUNO.com> wrote in message news:Fqtr8w.5xA@lugnet.com... (...) with (...) window (...) and (...) and (...) Wow. I was impressed with the modeling, then I read the rest of your post about moving and steering. I had to go back (...) (25 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Last Saturday I went to the library, and saw a car in the parking lot. I don't remember what it was, but the design of the headlights and grille prompted me to build this model. I looked at some pictures of Mustangs and other (...) (25 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks. I posted some other pics so you could see what it really looks like: (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.modelteam)
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This is cooler than Westinghouse, Bram! It looks to me to be very reminiscient of early '60's (pre-Stingray) Corvettes. Good use of tan for the interior. -Cheese (...) (25 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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I've made some more ray-traces of variations of the car featured in the wallpaper I posted: (URL) can see them here: (URL) you can see, the doors and trunk open. The interior is fully detailed with steering wheel, instruments, gear-shifter, door (...) (25 years ago, 3-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.town)
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I have instructions and some parts for a 5580 (I think). Your best bet is to build your set, via brickshelf, and acertain if you need any parts also, and then we can do the whole deal at once. If anyone else wants/needs parts to complete one.... (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Hello I have just brought the following 5590 and 5580 Is there anybody here willing to let me have a copy of the stickers for these sets or any websites with the scans, please let me know I am also looking for the manuals for these, not Brickshelf (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-00, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) OOH -- cool!!! -- GREAT use of foreshortening!!! --Todd (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.modelteam)
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I've added a Miniland scale car to my wallpaper page: (URL) doesn't seem to be serving jpgs correctly, though, so you can take a look at the 800x600 here: (URL) styling is inspired by "muscle cars" from the late 60's and early 70's. However, I'm not (...) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.town)
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