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is it bad form to lay claim to an open module then, not show up with anything (smirk) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay, here's cut number 1 of the Train2 layout. If there was ever a point to owning a Matrox G450 DualHead video card, train layouts would be it :) In fact, I have the layout on my right monitor, and Lugnet on the left... (URL) you can see, it (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks, guys. If you want, there is a brick paper template on Lego's site: www.lego.com/graph I found that my printout was actually slightly imperfect, but that might have been a printer setting, not sure.. I printed mine on really thin paper (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Perhaps someone one took a picture of your Lennon mosaic at the dinner? or you would be willing to take one and post it? I am a most curious longtime Lennon/Beatles fan and would love to see your Creation... tia sheree (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think 14 bricks would be safer.... although I just built a train wagon that was 15 high..... (I will be making it shorter) hopefully 13. Jeff VW "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GF0AoG.7nw@lugnet.com... (...) clearance (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GF0ArM.7v5@lugnet.com... (...) Agreed! It's convinved me to finally try a mosaic! Iain (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Eric, The mosaic was REALLY cool. Now that I have a reference to the original artwork, it's even more impressive. Good work! Calum (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would say, at minimum 13 bricks tall. Iain will let us know the exact height of his Elura/Flatbed combo, as that's likely the tallest non Lego creation, but I came to 13 as the 4552 Rail Crane needs a clearance of 13 bricks, and that's the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3B2A6D56.CD75EB...res.com... (...) <snip> Based on the [relatively minor, I supose] difficulties we had at train1 with an incline on the far side of the layout, how do you think we will cope (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't know, Calum charged Iain with the <exact> height...he also, confirmed that Iain is the "Standards Guru!!" So Dave....hopefully Iain answers this question.....else his video camera will smash into your bridge...ouch!!!! Benjamin (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For those that attended the dinner tonight, here is the picture that my mosaic was based on: (URL) one on the right, obviously. -- Eric DeGiuli (URL) DIESPAM to reply (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bruce: A BIG hello from all of us at RTLToronto. At this time I would like to welcome our newest poster..... BRUCE. Now that you can post here, I have a question: What really happened to your RCX that day??? As to other things..... We can all decide (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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here's a question... what's the clearance we're striving for for our trains, i.e. if i want to build a bridge or walkway like Jeffs in the last show, what's the clearance you want so all your rolling stock can fit under it. just wondering... please (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got caught up in my job as well :( this w2k implementation is more difficult than originally surmised. oh well. i had 2 engines as well life, as they say, goes on. see you next month for dinner. p.s. i'm putting up another tentative rail (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks like I can post now. Couldn't make it to dinner tonight....I trust you were not lured over to the dark (train) side. Bruce (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, In planning modules, I've been taken with the idea of elevating some portion of the track. So I did some math to determine how much difference sloping a track makes in its run length. I typically use a slope of 2 plates per segment when I (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess we'll need to sit down and try some layout ideas tonight. Everyone bring their layouts on floppy if they can! Calum (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm hoping not...I am planning on having an "independant" 3rd line around the town for the mass transit system for it. (though I could also adapt it for the 3rd "Global" circuit / loop / line / whatever you want to call it.) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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are we going with the 3 rail lines thru the modules? my layout would work better if it had the third rail line 40 down from the edge as Calum's quick pic showed. though i'm adaptable... just wonderin' dave (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm no Freude... :) ...but I would say you either need to leave at 7:30 from Mel's and get your roller coaster "fix" or try to convince Paramount to set up a Lego Company Outlet in the park, or try to convince Lego to set up a Legoland Theme (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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While this one is fresh in my head I'd beter get it out! It started out with me being at La Ronde (Montreal). I was in the queue for Le Monstre (linge deux, naturally - Linge Un isn't as intense). I get on board the train... and they don't load any (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B2977FD.B1E4BC...ome.com... (...) Must... exhbit... self... restraint... Iain (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Have my layout up now. Have a boo: (URL) the first layout so you don't have to scroll down the page. dave (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Howdy All, I am bringing out something highly classified tommorrow to Mel's ....and it should pleasantly surprise everyone... oh its nothing I could get in trouble for, but should relate to the theme of "show and tell" of tomorrow's get-together. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't mind taking up the other corner...that is if necessary...if <I> don't have to be stuck in the other corner, then I'll welcome a hiway link to my city.... (...) Mmmm...I'm going to keep that a secret....we'll see what comes up in the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hasty with his postings... :) actually....aren't mangos what tropical monkeys eat.... ....and isn't that the subject of Robotics 9.... Coincidence...I think not!!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, it depends on whether you have a lot to bring or just starting out with a little. Don't feel obligated to build a corner, I suspect I'll end up building two, and JeffVW seems to be planning to take up a corner in his proposed layout. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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sorry, all. sometimes I forget that if I'm reading a newsgroup, I cant just hit new message and TO: and assume that it will make it just to someone. I'm just glad I didn't ask Bruce anything personal....... :) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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just a quick question to ask if you were planing to make it out ot tomorrow's dinner? if you are could you bring something that you've made that might be cool?? Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) DUDE!!! :) Ok, I'll post this ONCE, I'm sure its a type-o or, or just human nature. IF you have a gander at the proper spelling of my name you'll see that it is MAGNO, what you have now (twice) typed is mango. I'll explain the difference, and (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) mmmm...looking at this, I had this thought.... those on the corners will sacrifice 5 baseplates (at a minimum) I don't really mind this myself, because it will make it "easier" to fill up the space on the modules. I will have 3 sets of track (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, having that third track makes my train yard lots better. i'll try to get an image of my tentative train layout up tonite when i get home (around 10ish) (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) others fit that extra one to the road, or is it a lost cause? It would work well for a factory/shipyard/railyard type of module, but not for residential. As a result, I've had to hang the third track across the opening by bridge, I can't (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Richard, I might be able to attend Train2. I'm going to Italy for a month ending July 30, and when I get back I have to work, so we'll have to see. Last week I picked up 6000 pieces worth of 80's sets at a garage sale (all complete), which were (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Give an example image from Track designer pls, where the track is suppose to be, then i can configure my switch yard to suit dave (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's the start of the RCX junkyard I'll have in one of my modules :) Actually, it's me unpacking the stuff still unpacked from train1 and rtl8. I just haven't had time to clean up. (...) Thanks-I hope everyone starts building modules, because (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So the 'bot from rtl8 was there to appease the technicies? Nice module. Dave (who still has to build modules) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For your amusement, I have taken a photo of one of my modules to show what an example module layout looks like: (URL) this is the layout I am bringing: (URL) will be conformal to the track guidelines, though with a small gap of 4 dots. This can be (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hello!!!...!!! --==Richard==-- here……. The sole rtlToronto Castle guy! The lone crusader of ~Castle~ amidst the carnage and chaos of Technic and Train. I'd simply LOVE to see your Castle stuff, any and all of it! However, to my dismay, the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Interesting point, but I see Lugnet as an open forum where freedom of speech should prevail. I don’t engage in or condone any form of profanity, yet I wouldn’t object should it be used occasionally. It happens All the time, All over Lugent. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) I deduce that the castle individual you speak of is Eric DeGiuli. If not, then 'BEHOLD THE MIGHT OF CASTLE…' Finally, at long last the shackles of the oppressor are thrown off. “A plague, a plague on both your houses…” No, I don’t hold any (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Rob, I can probably be there for 5:30 ish.... I'm about 15 minutes from the kipling line.... Jeff "Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GEvorB.I7w@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is anyone interested in seeing Castle MOCs? Also, I have a mosaic I would like to show everyone. I've never been to an RTLtoronto event before, so I don't know what it's like. -- Eric DeGiuli (URL) DIESPAM to reply "Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEw8HF.2KF@lugnet.com... (...) Alright, then he's the "Buns Zug Butterfly". Iain (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I doubt Chris does....he doesn't own any and he venemently opposed any notion saying he did....and what I meant to say was that you had a great name <for him> not you... Benjamin Medinets ps I got 2 other points... 1) Lugnet is deemed to be a (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GEw77n.M6r@lugnet.com... (...) Fairy.... NO! I AM NOT THE ASS TRAIN FAIRY!!!!!! THAT IS CALUM! And Chris has a blue duplo fetish. :) Iain (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey richard, are you going this Friday to Mel's...I know a guy from Niagara Falls who might come, who shares your interest in Castles... for the rest of the group, especially the other "trainees"....I think DCC is still possible for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yikes...that is scarry....I didn't know Top Gun was high on your things to do Calum.... just don't eat the funnel cake and go on any high velocity / high gravitational rides right away... (...) Now that is really scarry...just what Train2 (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, don’t give up and the DCC plan. You’ve come so far with the info collected. I wish I could help…But, the Digital Command stuff is your forte. And I'm not much help in the Train department either. I guess you’re the Computer god… the train (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now THAT is an obscure joke. :) Sometime this afternoon, I had this incredible desire to a) ride that Top Gun ride, and b) have Funnel Cake. (URL) have found a recipe for Funnel Cake. Screw DCC, this is my new project: How to Make Funnel (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GEvE1E.Fs7@lugnet.com... (...) I tried for a while to think of something fun to say to that. But I can't. (...) ride, (...) up, (...) :) Strawberry children! Strawberry children! Iain (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Could anyone coming to Friday's dinner bring whatever module plans they have on floppy? I'll bring a machine with TD on it to play around with. Or maybe just printouts. Calum (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since Iain is on the subject of coming late, it reminded me that I will be there early. I work downtown, not too far from Mels, so I can be there as early as 5:00. Does anyone else want to come early?? Rob (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think this is a good point to add my 2 cents in... personally, I don't think Ventax will install a ride, especially not a ride like Topscan so you can "get your fix". You are quite right that it will be a "boring" winter without amusement (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I often come to this conclusion, but it's that I should have become a management consultant instead of an R&D coordinator. Alas, usually a developer hits me with a stack of testcase documentation and I'm back to normal... :) (...) I ran some (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, issue. I'm gonna (obviously) be in Toronto this Friday for dinner. Dinner typically starts ~18h. Suits me fine; I typically leave work at 17h, geting to Kipling an hour therafter, and arriving at Mel's at like 18h30. Issue: I need to ride my Top (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It occurred to me a few weeks ago (but I haven't had time to post it) that the N-scale DCC decoders could have a problem that I haven't seen discussed yet. Now, in fairness, I haven't checked my mother's N-scale engines and compared them to my Lego (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff, that's really sweet of you to help out Rob... (...) ...and Rob, that is really awesome that you are going to be bringing something to Train2. That just gives me an incentive to bring something robotic related to Robotics 9.... Benjamin (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Rob, I will bring enough track to fit on a module 12 pieces (2 lines of 6) how much you use is up to you, as long as you let us (or whoever will build the module) know the dimensions so the bridge and module will fit together. Jeff "Rob Stehlik" (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GEu88v.8J0@lugnet.com... (...) with (...) MonLUG (...) Thanks :) This isn't meant as a "brag" by any means; but I thought I'd throw the link here to show anyone who's interested (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Calum for the link, BTW Ian, It is awesome, you did a master job with that little camera of yours. Friday, I'll show it to other train head of MonLUG to show them what they miss. that is simply incredible. Martin have to see it again. (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds cool, bring the track to Mels. How much would one need for a drawbridge?? The correct scale would be exactly 37.1592 studs, right? Rob (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohh I don't know...that robotics event got me slightly interested in the "RCX-scene" don't be surprised if I come to future Robotic event with a robot, maybe not an entry...but certainly something robotic-related.... (...) ohhh that would be (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, If people didn't realize it, we're back by popular demand at Mel's Montreal Deli, 440 Bloor Street West, at 6pm this Friday, June 15th. By TTC (easiest), subway to Bathurst, walk out of the station going left, down Bathurst to Bloor, left (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B257A14.B1CD8F...ome.com... (...) I'll bring something! Iain (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not really needed when you end up with 1 long mega-train 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it's all in good fun. I doubt at all train/robots will ever be two separate groups, there's too many folks who like both. Even I will make an attempt at a monkey robot even if I've intended to stop doing robots overall :) I'm sure (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That looks great! Are you going to form the other end of the layout? I figured I'd be one end... Calum (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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DOH! Thanks.... I could not remember the name of it.... Jeff VW "Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:GEsosz.DAA@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <Jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GEsKtE.1yp@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Transfer Table :) Iain (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If it is at all possible, Could people bring stuff to the dinner for show and tell??? I for one want to see the window walker again. Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) who said anything about YOU saying "stacking" somewhere in that post I proclaimed that ALL names were Changed. (wink) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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to quote Dave. Ok, I'm in. But if it is earlier, then I cant see it happening @ the library. maybe something a little less formal. just a few of us diehards, and no little kids putting stuffed cats on the game board. I know, lets all go to Bruce's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Funny you mention this, because I just put this up late last night without linking it yet... (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (using loud voice-over from movie) NOOO...OOO!!!!!!!! not another one. If this keeps up, robot 14 will be just me and Bruce, and what fun will it be to play robot games, me with a GREAT robot, and Bruce with.... well, you saw what happened on (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Really good doesn't describe it. It's incredible. Inspiring. I will be hosting it up on Peachy very soon, but will also probably have it somewhere on the internal network too. I'll drop you a note inside. Calum (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A piece of (unsolicited) advice... try to squeeze in crossovers in both directions if you can... So if Jeff does one in one direction, do one in your modules in the other direction. Gives heaps more operating flexibility. Also consider a (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So we're doing the double loop along the outside edge? K, I'll redesign mine, i like the double track around the edge. and since Jeff is doing the crossover, I can forego that for the trainyard. again, i like that. dave (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) awestruck (...) I definitively want to see that video someday, that must be really good. Martin (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, Well here are my tentitive layouts for Train 2. (URL) first two Modules will be a small suburb, with a train station (a remake of my original station but a little higher for Ians Wagon-cam), The Church/Clock tower, and some other (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Rob, I think Iain will be building a gantry, but a drawbridge or a lift bridge would be cool! I think there are a lot of mechanical things to consider in order to make it work properly and smoothly.. If you want to borrow some track, I'll bring (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi everyone, Thanks for the people who liked my steering. That really was the only good part about my robot. I thought the rest was hopeless... I will bring it (just the steering mechanism!) to the dinner on Friday. I can also bring the window (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Good picture of the monkey bars! I should go build one soon. ....unfortunately robotics 9 is like soooo far away.... Hmmm.... DO we really need such a long time to build the monkeys? Lets do RTL9 earlier! Rob (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree, this was great for the newcomers! (...) I too had a great time! I wisely decided not to fix my stoopid sorting mechanism, and ended up in second place! Bruce was very happy about that! About your strategy, Chris and Steve, I thought (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see, that post was a tuff one for me. I really wasn't sure If i would be offending too many people in one go. BUT i did put a warning. It was all in good fun. I'm glad it made you laugh. It took me about 20 min to compose that e-mail then, (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You MAY have a great source of shirts already lined up, but I did want to mention that John Neal, being a LEGO fan, may be able to give you a bit of a break on pricing/setup. He does low volume shirts all the time since he runs a silk screen (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) was the original design I was going to go with. The actual parts on the back will vary, when it was designed, rtlToronto was a Technic only group. Obviously the shirt will have a mix of Technic and Train parts :) You're certainly welcome (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So where will the printing be...on the front of back...if only one side was printed on...say with a cool picture(s) and the rtlToronto logo...we could have the other side to customize it ourselves with a picture of a train / our name / (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) rack!!!! :) No...seriously...that is amazing that you'd build something like that sooo quickly....unfortunately robotics 9 is like soooo far away.... Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B2436CB.626ABE...ome.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, the problem with that is the insanely high cost of doing screen setups. Most of the production cost of the shirt (which I've been putting off for ages) is really the cost of getting films made of the camera ready art, then getting those (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohhh...I am soo looking forward to Train2...actually I can't even wait until we meet this Friday at Mel's so we can discuss more about the layouts and stuff....<and the robotic guys can talk shop...at the other table :) > I'll have a few (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yes, I read annual reports for fun sometimes (at least BCE and George Weston Limited)...look at the recommended age for this Annual Report: (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, now that i'm thru laughing from reading Chris's post (and then subsequently Calums, who hit the proverbial nail on the head when he says that I'm into trians and that rtlTorontoTrain2 will be *the* event of year 2K1)... I've uploaded my pics from (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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i have a BETTER pic of what the new game ladder might look like. Bruce, went and build a bigger and better version the pic is here: (URL) my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll probably ask for all three for train2, but I think for r9, two might be adequate. I was pleased with the actual location, very much so. (...) Hey, Iain did the video, I just brought the PC. BTW, I love FOH stuff, so its no problem for me. (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the point of making it "hard" to hit the button is to force the robot to do something other then, swing forward. with a button placed at "some point" then people are "forced" to use an RCX. the whole reason we have these games is to give us a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B240F3D.2883BA...ome.com... (...) Why couldn't the robot just have a pole on it, that hits the button when it runs into it? (or would the button be mounted vertically under the robot or (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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several of us were chatting about a new game. to those people I have some more questions. I stopped of at the shop and built a small 2 rung ladder. this I what I've learned. who ever builds this ladder will need: 1. 12' length of 1/2 copper pipe is (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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