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(...) I hope to make it as Jude has mentioned. I'll double-check with my manager to make sure I can have the day off, and then let you know. If I get my bricks from S@H in time to build my mountain/tunnel, then I'll probably need 6 (2x3) modules for (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Tim and I are tentatively planning on coming. I have my apartment building and Tim has some houses that can come (as well as train stuff, our latest challenge is a custom railcar ;-). Let us finalize our plans and we will let you know how much (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) We're looking at a confirmed date of August 11th, 2001. Calum (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Calum when is train 2 ? (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(URL) have more modules they wish to add? Dave, could you use OpenC1 in your layout? If not, we can add a spacer to the north side... Would anyone from our sister LUGs be bringing a module or two? Calum (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I normally stick to either 1p/seg or 2p/seg, but the siding that goes up the mountain is simply too high... it would be too long. Fortunately, it *is* a siding, so no-one needs to send up an engine that can't handle it. The outer mainline (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) rules. Here's a picture of me making the module, as proof! (URL) E (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GFMFvy.Dvz@lugnet.com... (...) Backboards and Facades like that are a great example of how different European showmen are from those in Canada (and North America, I supose). There seems (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I really thought the rides were really neat, despite the "cut-out plates", the paintings, etc... "abnormal modifications" to lego items... I really thought the portability of the rides was neat...even though there may have been design (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh...that is SO going to be the rtl9 name...can we get the Emergis team on train2? I need that one more. Train1 was going to be "Packin' Straight By the Case" but no one really understood that one... Calum (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great! I have five modules built, three modules integrated (ie, with models and buildings on top) and another still in progress. Would you have enough wood to do the seventh corner? I've been working on the main layout file (and will post (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B3A8DEA.3DDAE5...ome.com... (...) I think it's hilarious that a 2x4 isn't 2" wide. Stupid imperial. SI RULES. Iain (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) naw, show me the monkey is too tame, I wanna see something a LOT more risqué, along the lines of SNL and Dieter, "Touch my monkey" oh, the monkey jokes are endless. each rung will be made of a 1/2" copper pipe. The spacing between the centers (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain: you wouldn't know "X" if it came and bit you on you RCX. now that is Q, man. Q is where it's at!!!! So says the Banana. -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am thinking monkeys...... and I have a few questions (well... 2 questions) for rtlToronto9... Show me the Monkey! ? (a co-worker came up with that name)... What is the diameter and length for each of the ladder rungs?.... Jeff VW (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have built three of my six (possibly seven) modules.... I'll be buying the rest of the wood this weekend... So far I have spent most of my "building" time... un-building my turntable, houses et al.... I did manage to build a small apartment (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GFLEAq.IHn@lugnet.com... (...) ;-) Yes, becuase that was MY NAME THAT I INVENTED FOR MY LINEAR GALE MODEL. (...) suck, or that he CUT APPART BASEPLATES AND SCREWED PIECES TOGETHER. THAT (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If we use the 4x4, we can comfortably have 2 'bots competing at the same time. If we use the 8x8, we can have 4 'bots competing head to head. i wasted an hour of my life last night watching robotica on tlc. never having say thru a whole episode (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh, get yer mitts off my green! Damn youngsters (pumps shotgun) :) (...) Actually, I forgot about that yes. My diesel locomotive had trouble up the hill. I can load them up with lead ballast (just have to take out of my Mindstorms stuff) but (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I saw this site on the list for cool sites of the week: I'm sure Iain will enjoy....in fact I think Iain's name is mentioned... <how bizarre> :) [his name is mentioned in the page for the ride: "Altus" ;-) Here's the link: (URL) Medinets (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If you liked the skyline...I am sure you'll enjoy the christmas related monorail model :) Here's the link: (URL) ;-) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was looking around...and saw this cute site.... and the harbour-front scene looks remarkably sort of like Toronto... here is the link: (URL) Medinets (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GFKILw.8A0@lugnet.com... (...) my (...) brougth 2 (...) OMG, Martin, did you go to LEGOLAND Carlsbad?! Did you ride "LEGO Technic Coaster"!? HOW WAS IT?? IT LOOKS HEAVENLY!!!!! (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Jeff, you have a big project on hand, a few comment here, your track are slope are a little steep, looking at the picture, it 's look like you a 1 brick/track elevation, you should limit to 2 plates/track. My bridge that I brougth at Train (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) someone let you use power tools???? :) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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'K folks, I'm a-coming to Train2, and I'm bringing some modules. No, no - please, keep the applause down :P Here's my proposed layout: (URL) you can see, I'm going to do modules C1, M1, M2 and M3. The layout is a little strange for a couple of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll start off this post / rant by saying that I didn't have any funky (day) dreams / nightmares, visions, etc. etc. What this post stems from is two separate Lego experiences that happened today. The Good: I was looking around the on-line shop at (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am quite sure you'll think of something :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Dave, I like your game idea. I will build a line follower and a monkey... I say you restrict the game to 1 RCX, and maybe a smaller size, since the arena is pretty small. Other than that, I like it. This gives me a chance to build a simple robot, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, I built one layer on a baseplate just to get the curve right. I got the idea from NALUG, they had some in one of their layouts... Calum (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately I can't take credit for the idea :) (URL) is probably where I saw it first. It's a great design, theirs is much taller and rounder. (...) Yeah, I think you can make it a little rounder if you increased the diameter by another (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I got a poolside paradise just recently...and I was just in awe...from the architecture and could not believe my eyes that I had the nice set in my collection... then my awe turned into slight disgust when I thought about how unpractical it would be (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I really think they are very neat and very large....ohhh that will be an interesting piece of your layout...if you do decide to include it. The only thing negative about it is that despite the nice "curve" design, it is a little too choppy (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFIs8A.782@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) in (...) Those look *fabulous*! Did you just know how to do the curve, or did you plot it with the computer or something first? Iain (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think I saw in one of the GATS or other American train shows that someone had built some oil storage tanks in the Octan colour scheme of mostly white with red and green stripes. So I decided an excellent way to make use of hard to build in space (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hee hee thanks Chris, somtimes I forget or lose track of who I've Shown them to. Keep up with the competions, I'll keep me eye on them..... Eric Ramapo River Robot Builder (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Eric: (...) I've said it in the past, and i'll say it again. WOW! I've also said, that your creations SCARE THE LIVING ---- OUT OF ME!! :) I think it is all the antennas and other "bits" that poke out. the are so cool, just a bit on the evil side (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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we have agreed on a 6" spacing. and the length is 8' the ladder will some how be suspended above the floor at 2' the idea is that if your robot falls, then the carnage that follows will be VERY fun to watch :) -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you go up a directory on his site, you'll see the CAD renderings of what it should look like when he gets all the windows and doors for it. (...) The Crocodile Engine stands by itself in my books. I gotta have one, although I could build (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I visited your Walker Page and I like it! Right on! I really like seeing different solutions to making Walking robots. Also keep going with the event challange, this could be big one day!! This is a 15 motor Walking Hexapod Armature I built a few (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Its a very nice design...however...<IMO>, it would look better with windows either the clear ones, or regular train/plane windows... (...) Nice, Tim...Good Luck...hope your old lady <grin> doesn't take a fit... :) let me put it like this (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) thanks (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) when you drill a 5/8" hole in the 2x4 do your best to make it as square as possible. if you drill crooked, then your pipes will not be parallel. I'm pretty good at thinking out of the box, your right a monkey dose not need 2 arms, 2 legs. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ben, Did you catch a look at this? (URL) me, is that not the sweetest looking MOC passenger train you have ever seen? I couldn't believe it when I saw it. I love it. I am so jealous. I'll never afford the parts for such nice MOC's. C'est la vie. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | rtlToronto/train2 Now Officially Confirmed for August 11, 2001
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Hi folks, rtlToronto/train2 is now officially signed and confirmed for Saturday, August 11, 2001 at the Lillian H Smith Public Library in downtown Toronto. Calum (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about something like tapping a piece of paper, or tearing a piece of tissue paper? Calum (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good! I like this game too. Especia;;y the ptential for catastrophic failure. I don't think there will be any close matches, since its an all or nothing situation. (...) My opinion: The size limitation is very reasonable, but I wouldn't mind (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Although if it produced parts or consumables for the sewing machine industry, you'd have better integration with other local industries. How about "Krunchy Oilz 'n Wheet" - "It's A Sewing Machine Lubricant *AND* A Breakfast Cereal(tm)"? Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool...real "supplies" for Paradise City...nice "all product made in Saraville" oh and I really also enjoyed seeing the container yard right beside the "red-bricked factory" Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You are sooo right...anyways, I think it will take me 3 evenings, approx. 1 to 2 hours each to make all modules...then it will take me 4 to 6 more evenings (another 2 to 3 hours each) to furnish the modules with my layout... I spend quite of (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks everyone (Iain, Eric, Ben) Iain: The roof is a neat trick I learned from Jeff Elliott. It's actually four baseplates, 2x 16x16 baseplates and 2x 8x16's. They sit ontop of the red brick walls. Eric: Being compared to Battersea is really (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Get started! It's just a matter of finding a little time, every day, to work on building the modules themselves, or models. For example, you don't have to do it all at once-get the materials one day, cut them to size the next, screw together (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent job! Looks great. Don't forget to save me one. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I like the factory.. it reminds me of the Battersea Power Station, but without the huge smokestacks, and *slightly* smaller. (Battersea is the biggest brick building in the world, the one on the cover of Pink Floyd's Animals) I hope I can make it to (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool looking Factory...good use for the red bricks from all those 1200 piece buckets you have...your layout is starting to look good...looks like I'm behind the power curve...I am certain, however, that I can put together something interesting (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here is a quick preview of the upcoming rtlToronto shirt: (URL) still need to work out one technique to do the front, (to reduce the number of screens), which is just the logo, but other than that it should be ready to ship to the printer (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFGFyK.yF@lugnet.com... (...) fast, that look SO GOOD. The roof... how on EARTH do you do those roofs! And the edge columns! Gah! (...) Or... Ventax gantry series robot? :) Iain (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Just posting a quick note for Dave-here's a link to the game he is proposing for rtl9: (URL) it out! Calum (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I spent most of my weekend working on the shirt and building this: (URL) is a medium factory that has an over track portion which could suit a large overhead crane or piping for transfering liquids. It is EluraCar compatible at 15 bricks tall and (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) way too often in this group my name and peoples dreams come up in the same post. Is there something I should know about people???? ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't worry, I like this game to much to cancel it. but it does pose a problem or 2 in real life that you notebook wont point out. that's why i was pleading. AND it wasn't just me that has had problems, others who shall remain nameless (to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave, I just got in. I've been working all weekend. I've read through your idea, and it is interesting. BUT i really wanna build a monkey. monkeys are hard. If you want to run a parallel game, that's fine by me. as always my "personal" rule is: If (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That is simply awesome...Metroliner is the only train I run in my room.... I still wish to get another club car, and I need to "renovate" the sets I have so I can get 6 coaches...when the "2nd" metroliner set gets here, I'll have 3 guaranteed (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Ben, I won a Metroliner! And a Freight Rail Runner! I may have to get them shipped to a friend in Germany, since the eBay seller said he only shipped in Europe, but I can live with that. I am so happy! This is a good day! I think I will go (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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"Mr L F Braun" <braunli1@pilot.msu.edu> wrote in message news:GFEC3K.Juo@lugnet.com... (...) ********S C R E A M I N G!!!...!!!***...*** ******* SCREAMING, ABSOLUTELY SCREAMING (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFE7At.6I2@lugnet.com... (...) worst (...) Zamperla = poo Mondial = perfection HUSS = muscle + power Iain (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFF8sD.6ID@lugnet.com... (...) Topped 120 yesterday with Silver Comet at MFI. Whicked ride. Iain (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're right. It was a riff on an old Groucho Marx joke: "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog, it's too dark to read" which didn't work out well. Sorry. Still envy I's ridelist though. ++Lar (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Larry, I think that's inappropriate for our group and Lugnet. Please refrain from such comments. Calum (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey now! There's nothing wrong with obsessed by roller coasters. Outside of girls, they're the most excitement you can possibly have. (Inside of girls, it's too dark to see! (1) ) I just envy his ridelist, I bet he has 3 times the number of (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, thanks for the link- Yeah, ZNAP is pretty cool-I originally thought it was kinda useless, but I've grown to love it. I own four 3571 (Blackmobile, apparently it's called) plus the contents of another two or three minus the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don't know if this is old news or not, but I see that the North Georgia LEGO Train Club has made a bridge from Znap pieces solely from set 3571 (the one currently available at Zellers for $13). See it here: (URL) picked up one of those today (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A cheaper way (minus shipping) is to visit your local Bay on a 25% off (ie, the one down at Eaton Center) plus apply for or use the Bay Credit card...can bring it to almost $250 tax inclusive... (...) really? I wouldn't mind a VisionCommand (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ya....its just Iain...he gets a little carried away with his rollercoaster rides... :) looks like Lar++ wanted to chime in..... ;-) Benjamin Medinets (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went to my local TRU (toys R us) [St. Catharines] and was disappointed there were no Znap products of anykind. Apparently (at least what the stocker told me) was that he discounted the items but they were all sold out. I didn't ask him how long (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: new Train Waggons
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(...) Not bad...the "Cargo Car" looks nice, but the caboose is a little funny looking... it tries to look as real as possible...but I think its too dorky for my taste....I'll stick with the "classic" caboose... anyways...thanks for the heads up Jeff (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) if driving straight there via 2 rotation sensors is an issue, we could have one more small rule. at startup, your opponent can place your 'bot within your square, facing it in whatever direction they choose. you get to press the 'run button (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) been thinking and playing: (...) Relax! Sure its difficult, but not impossible! I have been working on other things lately, but I will see if I can get a concept thrown together... I have actually spent some time sketching ideas on my notepad. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "I AM THE MAGNO ROBOT MAGNO WILL PROTECT YOU MAGNO WILL PROTECT YOU FROM THE TERRIBLE SECRET OF LUGNET" ? As inane as the little song and video were, they were *really* catchy. I dreamt about the Pusher Robot last night. It was feeding a (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was thinking that the square would be big enuf for a light sensor to see it, like 4 inches square... the 8 by 8 arena would be a long trip, specially since i was thinking about having a zig-zag pattern and almost loops, i'll have a pic up (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Perhaps we should do a simpler contest this time, although I too am still open to the monkey robot contest. If we go with your idea Dave, should we use the 8x8 arena instead of the smaller one? How big should the white square be? Will we run into (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanx, I've already ordered 3!!! (URL) Brown wrote this about the set: (...) It’s a great set, I wish I could get 10 like some people out there! I appreciate the heads-up though, --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya! Zamperla really aren't that bad. (just kidding, they are about the worst of whirlandhurl) ++Lar (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, thinking about this a little more and discussing with friends.... using the 4x4 arena... the 'bots start in opposite corners on top of the black line... the lines follow a random winding way until they both end up in the middle, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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k, i'm not exactly happy with the monkey bar thingy... -- not that i'm writing it off... but i've come up with another competition that can be held at the same event. i'm putting black electrical tape down on my 4x4 arena, maze-like. whichever 'bot (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Note also that real railways use a "clearance envelope" that is NOT a rectangle, it has missing/rounded corners as well. So having more clearance in the center of a tunnel arch opening is very prototypical. Take a look at autoracks some time. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Re: Train2 Dates and Shirt Progress, was Re: Robot 9 is booked
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(...) Wow! I'm a train partisan and even *I* think that's a bit harsh. (made me laugh though, thinking of Chris in drag...) Besides, what's wrong with tupperware? (or the generic equvalent?) I use it! I keep a lot of my stuff in tupperware bins. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Guys, I don't know if you have been reading lugnet.trains.... but check out the links below.... (URL) Richard: (although you've seen it) (URL) Ben: (I know how you LOVE this colour!) (URL) VW (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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To ALL R9 ROBOT builders I need your attentions for a few minutes I've been thinking and playing: Myself and others on the list have started to fool around with a monkey or two, and are finding the challenge more difficult that we first thought. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) PEOPLE of LUGNET.... do you see now what I mean????? :) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B33F81D.9DB4AD...ome.com... (...) WE ARE THE TOP SCAN TOP SCAN WILL PROTECT YOU TOP SCAN WILL PROTECT YOU FROM THE HORRID RIDES OF ZAMPERLA (Top Scan is Mondial) Iain (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain: YES i saw the whole pusher robot thing..... IT is WEIRD!!!! Calum: the 'friend bear' stuff comes from a link or 2 that iain would send me. such as this: (URL) then he would ask me if it was not the greatest thing I had ever seen. the correct (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train2 Dates and Shirt Progress, was Re: Robot 9 is booked
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--I'll be surprised if Chris --doesn't jump all over this one. <grin> NOPE, I'm way more mature than that. UNLIKE some people in this group who will beat a dead horse, with the same 'ol "hey mister, your ---- sucks" NOPE, not me. I'm not like that (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's hilarious! That's exactly how I see it! Calum (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd agree, you probably want to start the entire RPG/gaming thing on its own. It might be two people to begin with-at someone's house etc. Let it grow. I'd like to keep each event relatively separate in terms of activities, but certainly get (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn’t exactly want to hold the 'Brick Warz' game on the T2 August 11th date. Cause I thought that I'd be interfering too much with Calum's Train stuff. (Although, the two events would compliment each other seein’ as how their both Lego (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GFCH6t.DtD@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) OMG, if we held an event in Montreal I'm SO bringing nothing. You're right, Ben; you won't get me off the Metro. Or Le Monstre at La Ronde. Either (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Zellers in Lindsay, Ontario has the motorized Blackmobile car (bridge kit) for $12.97. (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Somewhere around mid-August (for Train2) sounds pretty good to me. I was wondering when Richard (and gang) wanted to have the "brick wars" event.... whether they wanted to have it in July or near the same time as Train2... then again, I don't know (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Keep those quarter circule curve pieces on the wing, or give them to THIS small child! They are the best Znap curve pieces. (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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