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(...) Even more pictures appeared... (URL) in the German forum the photographer added this comment (added translation below): Ich habe ganz einfach gefragt ob ich denn fotografieren dürfe und dies bekam ich darauf zu hören: "fotografieren Sie soviel (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.space) !
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(...) Actually, in my opinion, if the set were named Columbia, it would be a bigger seller, as it would now be a souvenir, or memorabilia for this recent tragic event. Sales-wise I'd call it unlucky. Just my $0.02 worth. Play well. Tim Strutt (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I love the age posted on the helicopter box (4403). 0-99!!!! Yay! Tim Strutt (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general)
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The Shuttle set looks great, but the Apollo set is a disgrace. The Command Module and Saturn launcher are not to scale to the Lander!!! Is it just me, or do other people enjoy the number of sets which have broken the shackles of mini-fig scale? I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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"TJ Avery" <tjavery@texbrick.com> wrote in message news:H9qHFq.JFL@lugnet.com... (...) Now THAT'S what I've been waiting to see :-) I figured Technic was not completely dead; just seeing what is in the 2003 Pitsco gave me some assurance. But that (...) (22 years ago, 4-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) get my money. Just wish I didnt have to wait 6 months to get it tho :( (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Now that's a bit of irony, those space sets. Imagine if they had chosen Colombia instead of Discovery... Regardless...SWEETNESS!!! Except for the continuing death of studs in Technic, this year's line rocks! Those sculptured noses, those boxcar (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.trains, lugnet.starwars)
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Pretty cool... I really like the new age marking 8-99 !!!...!!! I wonder how well the space shuttle will sell.... Frank Buiting <felsir@chello.nl> wrote in message news:H9qMuF.CFy@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.trains, lugnet.starwars)
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Looks like Lego were lucky when they picked the name for the Space Shuttle... Duq "Frank Buiting" <felsir@chello.nl> wrote in message news:H9qLpD.92L@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Mumble...mumble...,may be an interesting improvment, why not !!!! (...) In Zwolle our main dream was a photo with you and ours models in your hands... .... we hope in Legoworld 2003!!!! From October, we had restiled some particular and add (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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I would like to see LEGO re-release an updated version of the Space Shuttle set #1682 as a commemorative to both lost shuttles. The set could signify rebirth and rebuilding and to forge ahead into the future -- key elements, I think, in the healing (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm sure Tim's dry-cleaner will be happy to know that he's "not a leaker." :) (No, I expect these are legit NTF pics and not leaks.) (...) I do hope they won't wait to release the set or pull it. It's the "Discovery", after all. But I'm not (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general)
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<snip> (...) I disagree completely. A new, highly detailed LEGO version of the Space Shuttle is a tribute to the ideals, visions, and dreams that propelled Columbia into space. The people who died on board died for that vision. They knew there were (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general)
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(...) In trying to keep discussion in correct groups I'm sticking to .modelteam and .general to talk about the beautiful new Space Shuttle set 7470. I'm assuming these are pictures from the Nuremburg Toy Fair, and that means these aren't leaks? I (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.general)
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(...) oops, forgot to crosspost to trains and starwars. (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.trains, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.trains, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) More pictures: (URL) guess these pictures also interest starwars and train fans. -Frank ps. when discussing the models on the pictures, please keep discussion in the correct groups. (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I agree, that truck is cool and I'm actually going to have to go out and buy a NEW Lego set (The backhoe), at full price, haven't done that in a long while. So much for those doom mongers who said Technic was dead. Well done Lego. Steve (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I don't think it was leaked but YAY! Oh, and the Backhoe is still nice :) /Tobbe (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) comeback). I hadn't seen that one before. I guess I was too focused on the set with 9-cylinders :-) TJ (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) while. (...) i'm 28 but i know we have older friends here pixel (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I believe there is a difference between growing up and maturing :) (...) Dunno, I'm 24 so it can't be me :) I'll start a Rollcall, it's been a while. /Tobbe (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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"Tobbe Arnesson" <StPnAtM@lotek.nu> wrote in message news:H9ExBo.EF8@lugnet.com... (...) you are using my own words tobbe :))) (...) wheel (...) this (...) in a (...) I (...) so I (...) same (...) could (...) fourth (...) much (...) could (...) (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Yeah, this is where you probably have to face the fact that LEGO is a toy and lower your standard. Motors are weak so in order to have more speed while keeping power more motors are needed, thus more space. If that can't be solved you might (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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"Tobbe Arnesson" <StPnAtM@lotek.nu> wrote in message news:H9ExBo.EF8@lugnet.com... (...) start (...) The plan was to put the RCX and the pnaumatic controls and pump in there. So then there will be not much space left. And since the Car is so huge I (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) What about using the space in the cab? (...) This is where my building problem is, I get tired of the model, loose my inspiration etc.. I hope this will change when I grow up, at least I tell myself so :) My collection has been too small to (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks for clearing that up. (...) I always do 'cause others might be reading that group that don't frequent the .technic group. I also include other groups that might be interested (often .robotics). /Tobbe (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Perhaps someone with more technical knowledge can explain this, but from what I've observed, if you initially post in .announce (including .announce.moc) you automatically get a "spotlight". It's not recorded as such (i.e. no link appears on (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Now that you bring that up, why did my post's about the Killough and the Flipper get to the sidebar? As far as I can see they were not spotlighted/highlighted. I don't mean Cool new MOC's since that's obviously done manually (thanks). /Tobbe (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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show more pitures especialy from above maybe something could be changed IMHO building model there is som many possibilities that almost everything is possible have a look at my car seat (URL) is as small as possible with this functionality (i think (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) My advice: ask Jennifer Clark, aka "Master of fitting maximum functionality into small spaces" 8?) ROSCO (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Aaaargh!! Just had to get it out! :) I'm a bit stuck now in this project. I now thinking of going back to start and try again with a more simply construction. Here can you see how far I have got until now: (URL) deeplink preview until moderation: (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi Duq, How is your Volvo NH doing? Will it be finished before 12th April? Today I received a fill out form for the show. You definately have to sent it back before 1th of March, because than all tables are reserved. Did you contact Jennifer and (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Hello Andrea & Fabio, This is a very good looking model! My compliments! Your previous truck, the MB mixer also is a very clever truck. I looked at the MAN pictures and saw the simple but very realistic looking tipping mechanism. Creating that (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just to clarify, for Dennis' sake, only LUGNET memebers can spotlight a post, and they have to be signed on. Also, the spotlighted .technic posts will appear in the .technic sidebar too. I've set it up that way :-) -TJ (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The spotlight/highlight system is what makes posts appear on Lugnet's frontpage so that ppl. that normaly don't read the particular group get's a chance to see it as well. I'm made one of the Spotlights on your post as a fast way of saying: (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks :-) (...) That doesn't matter. Sometimes I'm late as well, because sometimes I'm off line for a fews days. Anyway, what does the spotlights mean? Dennis (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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This is great. Looking at all the mechanics, it seems like it functions really well. What a great Truck! I also like the Pneumo tilt on the front cabin. The RCX fit in just nice and is well hidden. Very nice work! e (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nice, very nice! As usual, your attention to detail has produced a great looking model. It does take a little bit of studying to see the difference between the pics of the real truck and the model. Sorry for the late response. Your post did (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) pinions used for the tipping is great. The suspension for the two rear axles is interesting. I noticed that the rotation point for the support arms (the two sets of 1x7 liftarms) is not concentric with the rotation point of the 24t crown gear (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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