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(...) Picked some up today and have been experimenting--as of now, the wire brushes are better--the bogey doesn't accomodeate the shoes nicely without some heavy mods... i'll keep playing. though! Not sure if those would work without some more (...) (...) (14 years ago, 11-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) WOW! That is awesome. I am going to have to try this sometime in the future. I will suggest some <https://plus43.safe.../p358.html HO pick-up shoes> for the power though. Not sure if those would work without some more invasive modding though. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Please note, due to the fact that Whackolug is participating with the OBB at the Christmas Train Show at the international Centre in Toronto, the Whackolug dinner meeting has been cancelled. Dinner will resume for December at Angels Diner in Guelph (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, John Neal wrote: Snipped (...) Awww John, (all jokes aside) thats very touching. My two are both grown now too, and I totally understand where you are coming from... although, I dont have to share the Lego anymore, and the (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) HEY YOU KIDS! GET OFF OF MY LAWN!!!! Kids these days.... (...) No, the TCLTC is on hiatus right now, ever since the ILTCO NMRA show in Detroit in 08. I have condensed the layout down somewhat to a more manageable size, but without Ross' mind (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Mmmm my very own BOLD JOHN coupon. Coupon... hmmm, I guess thats what the kids are calling it these days! Hey John, are you still setting up the layout at different events, or now that the strong back (and mind) is in college, do you and your (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks--I only seem that way 'cause I'm always inspired by the amazing people I hang out with... (...) Why yes... yes yo did get us to strike the show... Then I went home and did this as a result... So, in a way, Chris is totally responsible (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I think the pics cover how 'easy' it is to convert the monorail bogeys for power pickups (going to the hobby store today for more inspiration), but if Ross or you (or anyone) has any questions or want additional info, just let me know. (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I confess. It's only 3 inches......... from the floor! JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I've seen it. It's actually a Whopper Jr. Plus it's kind of old and wrinkled. Probably well past its sell by date, it's been in John's pocket so long, unused. Coupons tend to expire. Unused. (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Totally awesome, Dave! I sent a link to my son, Ross (who is currently attending college); you will soon become, I predict, his new hero! :-) Well played. JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well, Janey, when you are hungry for a Whopper, LMK. (Because I have a coupon for one that I could give you). Wait! What were you thinking I meant???? <evilgrin> JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Awwww thanks! Janey "Red Brick" Wait a minute... is that "artist" line a compliment or an insult coming from you??? Wink. (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Dave, I am so proud to say I know you. You sir are amazing. I would also like to anounce to the comunity that I got to see Dave build his first working prototype at the hobby show. I should also point out that at 6pm, I told him he had to stop (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This MOC is amazing to see. I'm glad I got the sneak peak. You are an artist! Chris (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Im honoured to have a compliment from one of my top 5 favourite builders of all time! Thanks Dave! Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, and actually, I am willing to go as far to say that the ABS version is more tasty, giggle. Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Try you local hobby store: (URL) Hornet Hobbies in Toronto (URL) ) Google tells me Modelers Choice in Hamilton carries slot cars (URL) Dundas valley hobbies: (URL) these guys in Burlington: (URL) A> (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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(...) I did forget to mentinon ,though you can see it in the pics on Flickr, that the brushes for the power pickup almost make the monorail run in 1 direction only-just like the slot cars... if the monorail runs the other way, the brushes will get (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Haven't put a start/stop in, and they were out of the plan anyway.... But I'll try copper taping one soon--there's somethign niggling in my mind that if you left the transformer on full in one direction, that the monorail switch would work as (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Woah, that's pretty cool! How does it handle any start/stops that it encounters? I assume that the switch on the motor wasn't actually disengaged, so it it needs to be out to the left or right in order to work? DaveE (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Nice job, I would think you've earned a honorary degree at the Mcveristy with this. It looks (and probably is) about as tasty as the real thing :-) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Snipped. (...) This is going to be awesome... good luck with the progress, cant wait to see the final working of this project. GOOOOO Dave! Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I would like to thank everyone that came out this weekend to make the OBB Hobby Show display such a success. I think our display looked awesome and was well received by both the crowds and by the organisers of the show. Now that we have table cloths (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Lol, thanks John, funny part is, I rarely eat a Big Mac... but the day I built this, I ended up finding myself at a McDonalds ordering one. Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I saw this at the Hobby Show this past weekend and all I can say is 'scrump-dili-itious!!!' Dave K (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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I won't bother to link pics here 'cause it always takes me at least 3 tries to embedden 'em... Anyway, with much further ado, here's my latest POC-- Externally powered monorail!! Pics at Flickr-- (URL) Vids at YouTube-- (3 URLs) So a few things--the (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) That's what he said! >:^D Tasty build, there, Janey! :-d JOHN (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX) !
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(...) THe plan thus far-- I'll be leaving work thurs and driving right to the show with "mah stuph"!!! Set up thurs night, go home, sleep. Fri show up promptly in the a.m., finalize "mah stuph", chat with comrades, leave early afternoon to take care (...) (14 years ago, 2-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. Set up is on Thursday, (just a reminder) I should arrive (assuming I dont get stuck in traffic on the 401) at 7 pm. We will be going out for dinner both Friday, and Saturday night, more than likely (...) (14 years ago, 1-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Thanks! Is fun building it--RCX's and motors and space--what more could anyone ask?? :) Dave K (14 years ago, 27-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant, Dave. If and when I ever get my Marsbase going, I'm going to be requesting blueprints! :-) JOHN (14 years ago, 23-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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So here's where I'm going with this-- (URL) And a few pics on Flickr (URL) Just keeping ya informed! Take care, Dave K (14 years ago, 21-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Ladies and Gentlemen... It is with great happiness and relief that I say that the OBB will return to our yearly display at the Hobby Show, held at the International Centre on the first weekend of Nov. Builders, collectors, old friends and new, (...) (14 years ago, 21-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Good Day!! It's that time of year again when I put aside my procrastination and announce to the world (the part of the world that reads LUGNET anyways...) that we're at that point again!! The Toronto Christmas Train Show!!! Show hours-- Sat. Nov. (...) (14 years ago, 13-Oct-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | PhE4r my pH4t colLect00rs SkiLlZ00rs !!!11!!!11one!!!!
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(URL) set is mine... oh yes, it is mine! Only 4 other people IN THE WORLD own this set! (at least, according to LUGNET) and mine's MIB! And I got it for a whole loonie at a garage sale Just thought y'all'd like to know... Dave K -yes it's a duplo (...) (14 years ago, 2-Aug-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) LOL OMG the other day LUGNET had only 1 post! That's sad:-( (...) Dude, that's sounds awesome! I will wait for the updates with bated breath! JOHN (14 years ago, 30-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) You can't tell but I'm touching the side of my nose... The plan is (subject to change without notice) (and I wont' be giving too many surprises away 'cause, really, who actually reads this stuff besides you and I? :) ) in one of the corners of (...) (14 years ago, 28-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I'll try..... K, I love it, love it, love it. Animation on LEGO layouts is so cool to me-- the more the better:-) I have in the works a space layout of my own, and your animation intrigues me, but I need to know, Dave-- what is the purpose of (...) (14 years ago, 28-Jul-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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