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(...) I saw yours! Brilliant!! Love how they look like they could all be their own classic space product series of sets! Nicely done! Dave K (16 years ago, 21-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hi, I did something quite like that. Here's my shot at it: (URL) Cheers, Didier (16 years ago, 21-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Awesome Dave. With all this classic looking space treasure one does wonder how big is the layout going to be next time? Been enjoying the other posts you have made in this theme since the last show, but couldnt reply due to my apathy gene (...) (16 years ago, 5-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Doing absolutely nothing that people haven't seen before... A 'hot-roddiness' version of a 918 (URL) I picture some youngish spaceman scavenging parts from around the moonbase to retrofit a 918 that's been sitting around... (URL) And since I've (...) (16 years ago, 4-Feb-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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-Snip- (...) Agreed! Seems really natural that way. Eric Sophie (16 years ago, 30-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'm very impressed with how awesome the voyager looks in blue/grey instead of white/grey--dunno why TLC didn't do that originally Nicely done! Dave K (16 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) It surely wasn't this: (URL) and some other cross-design: (URL) but hey we all know the switch from Blue/Gray to some other color scheme was a biggest boo-boo ever. w. (16 years ago, 29-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! It's inspiring but a little overwhelming when I look at the builds you and others make--I'm so '70's Dave K (16 years ago, 22-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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Albino Explorer! Ha., brilliant! I thought I saw the term "Whitetron" recently, lol, maybe it fits too. Keep building your classic space layout! Eric Sophie (16 years ago, 22-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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I was trying to (re)learn the CADding stuff a little better and came up with this quick scene-- (URL) (click on pic to really embiggen!) The longest bit was creating the actual models in mlcad I'm sure there's CAD files for mostly all sets (saw a (...) (16 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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here's the monorail-- (URL) :) It works around corners and up and down the monorail ramps The fun bit is if you knock the end car a bit, the rest just fall or the rail... Dave K (16 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Just trying to add some vehicles to the layout that Jeff vW and I are developing and trying to stay in line with the original '78-80 line (URL) Air tank resupplier As well, a fun build-- (URL) Albino Explorer It's probably been done before--I know I (...) (16 years ago, 21-Jan-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I was at the local TRU in Hamilton (for stroller purchases for our baby :) ) and I noted (and bought) two ExoForce sets--the fortress and the sensai tower--both half off(ish)-- 41 dollars and 34 dollars respectively. There were about a half dozen of (...) (16 years ago, 14-Jan-09, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Replying from my blackberry I can't get on the net with my laptop I should be at Disney lego at 1 pm on Wednesday if you can't make it no worries Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Lucky duck!! :D Seriously Dave, have fun. We (my wife and I) were there last year, and I had a blast trying to put all those "rare" parts in two large P-A-B plastic containers. My wife thought that it was hysterical. :D (16 years ago, 28-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep, there's a LEGO store here! Make sure you check out the Window-into-the-Community by the Pick-a-Brick wall (via Todd Thuma). There's a lot of items that are 30% off. Agents: #8636 Deep Sea Quest #8637 Volcano Base Castle: #5618 Troll (...) (16 years ago, 28-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And I'm told there's a LEGO store there. So I've known about this for, well, a half a year... And I never got around to asking if anyone wants anything from the PaB at the LEGO store in downtown Disney. So the night before I leave, I'm asking. But (...) (16 years ago, 27-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ouch! It's painful to see stuff like that go down on site. I hope you get it going again next time. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (16 years ago, 1-Dec-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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If you ass a &fmt=6 to the end of a link it will be in HQ (if there is one): (URL) for example -Rob A> (...) (16 years ago, 28-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) I realized with this vid that YouTube has a pretty HQ video option. Jeff vW came up with the layout, I just showed up with the pieces. Dave K (16 years ago, 27-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) In YouTube's defence, YouTube will kick out video quality at or near the same as what it's given - there are a ton of very high quality clips out there, but it's source material dependant. :) What you guys came up with was pretty neat! I like (...) (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Rob! I just noticed that YouTube does have a 'high quality' link--is nice! THanks for checking it out Dave K (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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It's available for watching in high quality via youtube, and it pretty good! Nice job all! -Rob A> (16 years ago, 26-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(URL) which you will see a very 'youtube'-ish low quality video of our classic space layout at the show last weekend. Besides the stock '77 thru '82 space sets, you will see a moonbase-compliant monorail station built by Jeff vW, a classic (...) (16 years ago, 25-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'm actually really excited about this. I spent a good part of my morning sketching up ideas for it. :) Nice to see everyone last night! -Iain (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | OH MY GOODNESS!! Huge Apologies at 2 a.m.!!!
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So I jsut wake up now and the very first thought in my head was YOU STUPID IDIOT, YOU FORGOT JANEY!!! I don't know how my mind knoew this at 2 a.m. 'cause it went something like this-- The first post took no less than 3 tries 'cause I was posting (...) (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space)
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| | 2008 Christmas Toy, Train and Doll Show wrap-up (and pics!)
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Thanks to all for making this years show a fantastic success. As per usual, I was so keen on making sure that things went smoothly that I didn't get a channce to visit much :( Thanks to Deb and Jason for making the trip down, and to Deb for the (...) (16 years ago, 24-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) -Iain (16 years ago, 22-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(URL) for Chris who stated that I couldn't do it-- Couldn't get the shuttle from the monorail to the vehicle and then have both moving... Actually, I was rather surprised because this marks the first time ever that I've had 2 RCX's communicating (...) (16 years ago, 18-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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I will be bringing between 1 and 1.5 modules with standard two track layout. Derek (...) (16 years ago, 11-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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A few more people have signed up! We're looking forward to seeing everyone. If people could drop me a line with what they plan on bringing to the show so I can get an idea of the display layout, it would be appreiciated. As well, here's something (...) (16 years ago, 11-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(URL) it's RCX'ed That was slightly more difficult than I thought It isn't perfect--still needs a little tweaking, but it's a great start The monorail switch mechanism needs to be improved but the rest is pretty good So there you are Dave K (16 years ago, 6-Nov-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Tony! I hope the monorail will remain pretty much constant inits stopping position 'at hte station'. The difficult part for me will be the other carrier. But when it's all running, we'll see what happens :) (...) Take care, Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) it was snivved and adapted from the Mindstorms Mars Exploration set Plagarism is the highest form of flattery and all that :) (...) The whazzit should be ready for the Nov 22 train show in Toronto--I'll get pics and movies up! (...) Space (...) (16 years ago, 30-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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(...) I am very much looking forward to seeing this when completed. I suspect that aligning the train correctly is going to be the big technical challenge here. Or maybe you've already go that covered... as I said, I'm looking forward to see where (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:K9HEMn.CBo@lugnet.com... (...) The claw mechanism coupled with the lifting mechanism is a simply pleasurable piece of eye candy. I'll have to remember that design. *Start mental note (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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(URL) to my classic space layout will be this little item--a 'pick and place' robot arm that will move a space ship from the monorail onto the carrier. Tis is just the proof of concept to show that it can work--the motors and RCX will come in the (...) (16 years ago, 29-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space)
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| | Big Blue : The Return...
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So I was just cleaning up and sorting my collection (in whatever spare time I can find, between the renos and getting the abode ready for our upcoming baby)... When I happened across this guy-- (URL) Thinking that it's been a long time since I've (...) (16 years ago, 22-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | A date has been set for the next Ontario Lego Robotics event
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THE CAN GAME! Summary Build a robot made completely out of Lego parts that can find and retain a can. The robot with the heaviest can at the end of the round wins. Date and Time Sat 24-Jan-2009 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location New Toronto Library Alex (...) (16 years ago, 16-Oct-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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Hello long lost LEGO lovers! THE TORONTO CHRISTMAS TRAIN SHOW is NOVEMBER 22, 23, 2008 Hall 3, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, ON Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm I was thinking about asking for the same size area--10 foot (...) (16 years ago, 24-Sep-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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