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hi dennis is it possible you would get this url (i mean www.legotrucks.com) maybe you would have it pixel "Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HEx7qp.MuM@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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My website isn’t on-line anymore. About a year ago I hosted my html-files on Jan-Tore’s account (www.legotrucks.com). Today I saw there weren’t any visitors on my site. When I surfed to it I saw the domain name doesn’t exist anymore L I haven’t (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Moc, AC Cobra, V8 Muscle car, minifig scale naturally
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Outstanding. I especially like the opening bonnet. I can never seem to find space for such niceties in my cars, no matter how big they are. I like black too. Allister (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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Realy nice car, I like both the real Cobra and the LEGO one. Since the model is 6 wide; where do you get the tires? But you should have made it in another color, it is hard to see the details on the LEGO-model when it is made with only black parts. (...) (22 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi Another upload at last... Not sure when this car was originally released, or manufactured in the model i have based it on, or any other details like that... i just like the look of this car. I like the 6-wide models with seating for two abreast, (...) (22 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Is Model Team still with us?(was: Why did Model Team die?)
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(...) There are some good views of it in Rob Hendrix's gallery. (URL) (22 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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The Wright Flyer ??? Some pictures of it ? Mike. (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I'd never actually thought of it this way. My first inclination was to look at it as MT ending the year SW was introduced, which would effectively mean that SW killed MT the same way that Blue killed Tan (it's an M&M thing, not a Phaze thing). (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I'm not sure Lego ever gave up on this market segment. The last official Model Team sets, #5563 -- the Racing Truck and #5533 -- The Red Fury, were released in 1999. The next year, Lego introduced the Ultimate Collector Series sets, which is (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I think it might actually be Latin. Short for "id est", meaning "that is". I believe it's used when you are trying to explain what something means. i.e. you are saying the same thing you just said, but in other, more clear words. Here's an (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) "In essence". It's used to jump from a more general statement to one that really narrows down to the intended point. (...) Got that right. Motorizing them would definitely increase the price. Take the Manas, for instance. They retailed for (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Me neither, but I wish I did :( If I ever find Mega MISB Discount I'll go for it, I really like MT. (...) I never collected Technic really, but I got a couple small sets from Wal Mart and Longs Drugs here and there (like 1268 Bike Blaster) but (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Rosco, It may take a while. There are still many Lego parts to buy. I'll update the photos on the web page as construction progresses. Thanks for your comments. Irv Stafford (So. Calif. AFOL) (22 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) one? (...) Tobbe, You can assign any function to any channel. I fly RC Stunt planes so that may have swayed my choice. Irv (22 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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El Caracho! This is utterly fantastic. Whew, what a great creation. Boy o boy look at the details and the way you crafted the body. Really realy really nice. Really? Really. ;) Wow. I'm in love. e (22 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Hey cool! Jennifer must be proud (I know I would). Is there any reason you used the right stick for drive instead of the left one? It would feel wrong for me at least. And it's nice to see someone else post photos of an RC switch in a LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Hi Irv, looking forward to seeing this one completed! Of course it'd be even better if I got a chance to play with it..... ROSCO (22 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Part of it was the fact that they were expensive, and the more expensive a set gets the less people there are who would consider buying it. Star Wars and Harry Potter are currently the only two themes that seem to be able to sell droves of the (...) (22 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Hello all, I never bought a Model Team set (I always thought Technic was better), although I did see the first highway rig they did, the 86' one, a friend owned one. I never understood two things about Model Team: 1) Why did it stop in the mid (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) That's a lot of 24x34 wheels! Everything is well done and detailed, as usual. Do you have any details on the funcions? I noticed some pneumatic lines, but it's not apparent what cylinders they operate and what the cylinders do. How does the (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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I have just posted the preliminary web page showing my version of Jennifer Clark's Demag AC50-1. All functions are radio controlled using modified RC servo cards to drive the Lego motors directly from the RC receiver. The web page is: (URL) and (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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OK, nice to hear I works! I have many more pictures, but I will not upload them all (needs a lot of time!). Most interesting are the heavy haulers I think. But I'm still looking for pictures of other special vehicles. In Scandinavia there are also (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Andreas, This model is great! Absolutely an 'El-Caracho' creation! LEGO: contract the guy, because his creations are better than yours!! I can imagine you love this car very much. When I was a little boy (six of seven I guess) my parents gave me a (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Very cool. Awesome model! (...) It does have a look reminiscent of a Lamborghini or Ferrari. I'm not too familiar with cars, so I was surprised to see the look of this BMW. (...) Your attention to detail and function makes this a great model. (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Nice Dennis! It's a very good model, although I can't make out much detail. It would be cool to see how much your building skills have improved over the last six years, I'd bet a ton! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Works like a charm. No error messages in Mozilla, all thumbnails appears. I did not click through all of the "details" and open all photos but those I tried worked fine. My only suggestion would be to arrange the "page 3 page 2 page 1" links (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) I have posted the web page that explains how Radio Control Systems work and how to modify a radio control servo to drive Lego motors. The web page is: (URL) and comments are welcome. Irv Stafford (So. Calif. AFOL) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.robotics)
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Andreas, Lovely. I always find your creations and their realistic style inspiring. You've perfectly modeled the shape of this car, and of course the details are as accurate as always! Really, it's a joy to view your vehicles! Seth. (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) <<snipp>> (...) the last gas cap and windshiled wiper! I can't believe the amount of detail you managed to get in there. I think I need to visit just to smack you and tell you it can't be done with LEGO, not at that scale and not at that (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) That is a work of art. One of my fellow employees owns one, and you can be assured, it only comes out twice a year for the local car shows. I am always in awe by the sight of it. It truely is my favorite. I can't wait to see your next project. (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Part of what makes this model so amazing is the work you put into the sides of the body. I've noticed with my own designs that the sides of the car often look too flat...you've completely avoided that, and your doors still open! Well, I'm (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi folks! I just finished building the original "M" car, the BMW M1. Only 450 of the real ones were built, and even less out of Lego bricks, I guess :-) Unlike most people, who probably favor Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches or whatever, I would (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.modelteam) !!
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(...) Thanks George, The Merc SSK was something i had in mind as i built it... I have some ideas for a rounded hood at least, and some tinkling thoughts for rounding the boot (perhaps at the expense of the rumble seat), but not the parts (though (...) (22 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi Another minifig scale automobile... The classic car, the Mini, featured here in red and blue... (URL) when it is moderated, here (URL) you like it, i am rather happy with it... Robert (22 years ago, 4-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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I haven't showed this model on the net yet because it's one of my 'oldies' (built in '97): (URL) a Scania R143E ('95) with a 500 hp V8 engine pulling a 12-axle Nooteboom drawbar/low loader (6 axle lines). This was the first model I built with so (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic) !
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It works, but those errors popping up are a bit annoying... Anyway: In boven-nl.html this line: image4stay.src = "boven/bouw.jpg needs "; at the end In links-nl.html in line 71 this bit: onmouseover="window....us='Foto's evenementen'; return true;" (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Robert, I like your use of hoses for exhaust pipes, you almost have a Mercedes SSK look going there. It looks a little boxy though, if you could curve the hood (bonnet) and trunk (boot) somehow, I think it would look immensly better. Thanks (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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Hi, slowly updating and uploading my garage... This is possibly the final version of this vehicle (i am 85% happy with it) though i need some more tan pieces to really finish it. It is deliberately overlong, which is how the supercars of the time (...) (22 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Yes. Seems to work for me. I didn't surf all of it, but I saw lots of truck pics! Nice idea, though. Good reference site! -TJ (22 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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