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I think the flex tube is a good idea. I would use the 4x4 round brick with holes (peeron part #6222) spaced on an axle to make build the supporting framework. Attach some Angle connector #1 (peeron part 32013) to the holes on the circumference of (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I remember this toy! Wow, Tyco must be where old molds never die. (...) I don't know of any pieces which would fit the shape, but then of course, I'm really not as up on my piece knowledge anymore. There doesn't seem to be a "worm segment" (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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I saw the Tyco "Terrain Twister" (URL) on TV and was intrigued by the drive mechanism. It looks like it uses two counter-rotating screws/augers to move it forward on bad surfaces like sand or snow. I found a couple other references on the web: The (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics)
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| | NovaLUG displaying at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic over Christmas
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NovaLUG will be displaying a 6' by 16' layout at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ( (URL) ) in Halifax, from Sunday December 10th to Sunday January 7th. The layout will be staffed by NovaLUG members on weekends and (hopefully) the week between (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, lugnet.trains)
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| | NXT technical drawings
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So... if anyone is thinking up updating the RTL T-shirts.... (URL) some nicely done technical drawings..... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 4-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, not so good up here either... Im starting to have concerns... Janey "Man its cold and blowing, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snp> (...) Sandyh and I will try to make the party after work dinner. I should have modules ready to go for ya! Have a safe trip down--the weather--she's not so good around here. Dave K (20 years ago, 2-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] December Monthly Dinner
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Friday, December 8th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Craving that Swiss Chalet Festive Special?* *- (URL) (20 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) CRAP!... I just realised I mixed up events, and got my weekends mixed up, what I should have said is ... Do you want to arrange pick up THIS Saturday or Sunday, (the 2nd or 3rd) since I will be down there. Sorry, Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 30-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh Dave??? What about my legs? Speaking of modules, just as a reminder, I will take 5 (30 by 30) and 3 (if you have them) or 1 (15 by 30) . (Do you want to arrange a pick up time, on Saturday or Sunday (the 9th or 10th)? Since I will be around (...) (20 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't honestly have a vision for my area right now, so it can't be any worse :) I also don't have any idea as to how to run out to John's bridge or another layout, I'm asking for someone to tell me what the track layout should be in that (...) (20 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're building? I'm organizing and sorting--after many years of, well, not, I'm getting the collection into some semblance of order... (...) I think if we came off the bottom by you the same way Jeff had it set up on the second layer (...) (20 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I need to know a little more about what you are doing to know how to run the track for John's bridge. Then again, I guess it doesn't matter. If you can configure the track work so it can work as a closed loop on our layout, then can be (...) (20 years ago, 29-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. I'm actually trying to build some Lego as of late, if you would believe it. Of course, this is AFTER the train show... :) ...the question of the week is if the group (Derek/JeffVW/Jeremy) wants a bottom level (eg, +1) interlink with the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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ZZZZzzz...zzz......... Dave K (20 years ago, 28-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Nova LUG at Dartmouth Train and Hobby Show
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(...) snip Awesome work guys! I especially like the farm. The barn, silos, forage wagons/harvester, tractor, hay elevator and barn cleaner are all fantastic. Great attention to detail! J (20 years ago, 26-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug)
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| | Nova LUG at Dartmouth Train and Hobby Show
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Seven stalwart members of NovaLUG participated in the Dartmouth Sportsplex annual Train and Hobby Show on November 18th and 19th for the fifth consecutive year. As in previous years, we had our own exhibition room right off the main entrance and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains)
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| | Toronto Christmas Train Show a Success!!!
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(if you define success as 'Dave not breaking anything...' :) ) Anyway, pics can be found starting here-- (URL) sure others will post more :) Notable Notes-- the rtl Group's second display with the 'new' whimsical layout, and it's coming along very (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Well that was fun...
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(...) Cool Vid. Congrats Dave. You're a natural!! :) I like it at the end where the hostess says the hottest toy that kids want... and they soon zoomed into the BSNF engine.... yup they had that right, not the Mattel toy they finished off on.... (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Time for a time-out from eBay
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(...) $70 brokerage for 200 dollars worth of Lego? (URL) This UPS table> must be either lying or is about something else, or is not giving the whole story... (starts Calculator) ... My crude calculation says that of your $70 "brokerage" only $37.6 (...) (20 years ago, 19-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.shipping, FTX)
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