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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GH4A08.4o@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@Hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GH6s12.Fpq@lugnet.com... (...) there (...) a (...) (URL) (...) (URL) (...) the detail! I will, for sure have at least one "open" feild-module with nothing on it other than (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GH5DrL.EDw@lugnet.com... (...) stupid (...) Was just about to, but refrained. :) (BTW I am now in love with the RJ-50 and MD-88 and want one of my own) Iain (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You *can* use magnets and reed relays to tell which train that passed. A college job I had was at a materials handling company and each vehicle had a different pattern of magnets. Several reed switches were embedded, and as vehicles passed (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This thread in trains got me thinking: (URL) is really cool for manual control of multiple trains on the same track. However it doesn't provide any positional feedback so you can't easily have automatic control of the trains. In the above thread (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was just at Zellers and they have the buy one get one half price sale on. If you are looking for cheep technic motors the Gerrard Square Zellers has about 10 ZNAP 3571s at 12.97 each plus the sale if you buy them in pairs. They are hidden on the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The Corner is yours! I have sent my revised layout to Calum, and posted a pic Here: (URL) VW "Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GH5pwF.Lu1@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) module (...) of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just wonderin’ With all this talk of modularly integrated subdivided sections will there be room for those of us who wish to partake in the set-up but do not have a module? Here’s the deal: Richard has a chapel…a rather large chapel. (See pictures (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds like fun...have a good time! (...) Can't wait to see you again at T2. BrickWarz organization will be fun! -R (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I will not be around this whole week...tonight through to next Saturday as I am volunteering at a children's camp. So not only will I miss out on a week to work on my display, but also a week away from the computer and not be able to post.... just (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ohh WOOO...OOOWWWWW!!!!!! That is something!! Thanks Oliver for the donation. Way to go Calum.....shirts look great, and having a working DCC system is marvelous!!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Some great news today: --Oliver Giesen has donated a Toshiba T5200 386 laptop to the cause which has the much desired ISA slots for adding a joystick adapter. Thanks Oliver! --We bought the pots and switches for the throttles, plus components to (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) cause 1/2" is the measurement of the INSIDE of the copper pipe. the thickness of the copper plus the inside of the 1/2" hole makes it a 5/8" outside diameter. and i don't care what Martin says, :) i still think the wood shrinks. geesh, who (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) by removing 1/4" on each side thus making it 1/2 x 1-1/2 Martin (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B61FB26.59C443...ome.com... (...) I just wanted to se if you were reading all of the TRAIN related posts..... I know your a closet case Train lover.... (...) O.K Smarty pants, Then what size of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Jeff, if you have something ready, that's OK. I just didn't know that it had been taken. I can redesign our modules to go around a curve and back to the outside again or something. But if you don't care whether your module goes on the corner, then (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHAT!!!!! are you so desperate to read my posts????? :) are you? really? BTW the reason softwood lumber is a smaller size than what it really is, is because the lumber starts its life as a 1x2 (or whatever) then it DRIES and shrinks. this is (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very nice. I like the green hill. I'll have to order some bulk green now too. Look what you did. I was happy with dark grey, but now I have to go and get other colours too. Isn't LEGO great. I find so much inspiration from other peoples MOC's. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROFLMAO! I love it. I can't stop laughing. (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1/4 inch by 2" with 2 washers and a nut (or wing nut) (or Chris Magno... He's a nut.. Mangos have a nut right?).... (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here are four I took this morning. The easy two modules are landscaped, and part of the village has been prototyped, but the Big Ugly Mountain Module is barely started. That's this weekend. Some bridge prototypes: (URL) like the gray plates framing (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1x2's are not 1" x 2", yes, and Iain would probably chime in with how stupid Imperial measurements are if he wasn't on vacation right now. But your module should be: 3/8" (MDF or Ply top) 1.5" (middle skirt of 1x2" on end) 0.75" (bottom skirt (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I still can't believe that I"M NOT GOING!!!...!!! AAA...AAAUUU...UUURR......HHH!!!! not that i'm upset or anything... Dave p.s. I just wanted to put a p.s. down here to see who I could peeve off. (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was.... but I really did not have much to put on it... If Tim wants to take a corner, that fine by me.... I will bring that module as a spare, for people who dont have a module but want to display.... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I believe the answer to this is Yes (for me any how) All of my modules are 3/4+1&1/2+3/8 (2 5/8 Cool I can still do fractions!) (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Tim, JeffVW I believe is doing the corner OpenC1. I should put out a new module map with that change, but you can still take three modules without the corner, there'll probably be balancing out on the other side. I should probably ask (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yeah, I'd love to chat about construction techniques, etc. I can just imagine how many bricks you're going through right now. That was a pretty impressive layout you outlined on Brickshelf. Have you got any more pictures to tease us with? Play well. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I cut all my 1x2's to the correct length, sanded them all down and the plywood too, and then went to put them together. Doh! Who would have guessed that a 1x2 was not really a 1x2? It's actually only 0.75x1.5!?!? This might not come as a (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They really look good. I am gonna get me one. (...) Is it seedless? (1) (...) How is the shirt printed? Will it be washer/dryer safe? (...) Or you could mail them to us...(2) (...) Jude (1) Should this be cross posted to .o-t.pun? (2) ;-) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Further to my other post, here are two pics of prototype bridges for the JeffEB1 and JeffEB2 that I'm building. The slab-sided one actually has insets; yes, there are better colours for this than black; no, I don't have 34 1x4x3 panel pieces in any (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I hear you - I'm working on my third mountain module and *gosh* it uses up a lot of bricks. I'd love to discuss building tips with you at train2 - there's got to be a better way... Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Looks great Calum. I hope you get them in time for Train2. Then we can get a cool looking group shot. Thanks for taking the time and energy to put those together. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I've put this off for weeks. Months. Every day I say I'll work on it, and I couldn't think of any way to organize the shapes. So I put it off. Another day. Another week. Another rtlToronto meeting. Another rtlToronto event. Make modules. Build a (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tim,that sounds good to me.I'm of to build:-) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Rob: Sorry, I'm good for parts. (i cant believe I'm saying that) there is nothing that I feel I have a dire need for. thanks for asking. Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For the record, Ben is a great guy, and I'm sure anyone who has ever met him in person would agree. I'm sure that there are times that all of us misinterpret things, and maybe post without thinking about what we're writing (the internet is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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So I FINALLY got around to finishing the shirt (approved by several coworkers, no less) and now am ordering. I am ordering 10 medium, 10 large and 10 Xlarge. Anyone REALLY want a Small or XXL? Calum (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Kinda what i was thinking.All this from a P.S.:-) (...) Don't count me out for sure just yet.I want to go real bad:-)I need to have a little chat with Ben M. anyways....I'll bring a couple of my work tools nothing special just my everyday (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Let’s be honest here… The only reason you’re even vaguely vexed is cause rtlToronto is poised to capture the #1 spot in the .org posting race. lol ;) (...) Oh, that’ it… no more `clean` air or water for you!!!!!! (...) Am I the only one who (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Well, I think I better scale myself down and go for 3 modules instead of 6. I'll try to fit our stuff into the 3 remaining modules in the lower right of the layout. If I had money and time to spare, I'd go ahead with my grandiose mountain layout, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Scott, If you're going, and you're looking for someone to tag along, I'm interested. I'm going to be out of town from 7/28 through 8/7, but if I really work hard that week, maybe I could even have the McDonalds/KFC/IHOP restaurant row module (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wow, leave the newsgroups for one night and I miss a whole thread. This is too funny. I'm sorry to see that people's feathers got ruffled, but I can't help laughing. And all because of a "p.s." to Chris at the end of my post. Wow. I have the power! (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) That is soooo sweet....I'll be sure to bring an extra motor just in case you want to use it....<hint, hint> Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Rob: does it have to be "technic parts"? I want a couple of packs of light bars. 2 of them. There...and they are only available from Europe Shop @ Home. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Jeff & All, (...) Thanks, Jeff. I am sorry this got to here, just got me frazzled, maybe just because I have a great time at shows, and this last one was tops! Hey Jason, you wanna carpool! I will pay for gas! (...) Indeed, same here. (...) I don't (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I looked into the distance thing, and Mapquest is telling me it is a 7.5 hr drive to get there. So 6-6.5 hrs the way I drive. Still quite a trek. Still haven't asked the fiancee, but my guess is a no. I seem to recall that she has that (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Responding to my own post... trying to keep it alive. If everyone could check out the UK shop at home site, and let me know if you want to order anything from there, that would be cool. They have some technic parts that are no longer available here. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Rob, Jeff, The last time I checked, there were 5 bridges marked on the Train2 layout (of course, all of this is subject to change, but....) They were: * Open B1 and Open B2, each spanning 40 studs and carrying a single track between Calum & Ben's (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (reposting to rtlToronto, being an rtlToronto issue) We think we're on track for a DCC trial system, at minimum two users and two locomotives. Encoder and booster are done. We're still waiting for a shipment of L272 for the decoders, but once (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh absolutely--lots of space. We're getting MonLUG and ParLUGment (Ottawa) so it's gonna be a real big shindig. Calum (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree. I think Ben was just joking too. Of course, I never really understand what Ben is up to, but don't take it on behalf of rtlToronto as a group formally. (...) While I appreciate your invitation to post in your NG, I'm not a fan of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<BIG SNIP> (...) Let me be the first to say, that I think we here at rtlToronto would love to have a group of people from MICHLUG show up! I believe we have a lot of space to accomidate you guys. (Calum can you confirm this?) I also think that this (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok it seems a few people are in a tizzy, so I am hoping to defuse it a little. But as Larry said we should let it go. (I know, if we should just let it go, then why am I replying at all? Because I don't think it will just go away.) No harm was (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Scott, best to let this go, I think... I agree that I don't see where we said that we were the only club capable but it's just not big potatoes. We and rtlToronto ought to be close friends and allies (as clubs) because of our geographic (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ben & All, (...) Well, Ben, it was harsh, and uncalled for. I read the post, and still find it rather bad. Your explanation, IMHO, does not seem to warrant it. (...) Hmm... it seems like it to me, this post does nothing to convince me of that. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No I pretty much agree with that....(considering <I'm from St. CathArines>) Its actually fun to drive to the city once in a while (relieves the boredom) But don't forget Iain, he's from Innerkip (Kitchener/Waterloo area). Besides, the homies (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was my reaction to your (group) post...may be I was a bit harsh...I said so myself (in the posting, and I gave my reason why, in fact). I wasn't trying to pick a fight....though. As for the "extra" comments, about the filming (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Larry & All, (...) Right. (...) Well, I don't know, it just really rubbed me the wrong way. If I took it wrong, my apologies, I will wait to hear what Ben says. Still a rather bad comment, IMNSHO. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Scott, I'd take Ben's comment as ribbing rather than serious. We seem to have a high post output compared to some other clubs. That's partly because we use our group to thrash through issues, etc. which other clubs do either in mailing lists (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ben & All, (...) Right. (...) >filmed (on location = on the tracks) and put in video format (taken by a (...) Where in the world did this comment come from? Who *EVER* said that MichLUG is the only group capable of putting out a decent LEGO show or (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was joking. Renting a HDTV camera, for example, the Sony HDW-700A HDCAM, the industry standard HDTV broadcast camcorder (basically the DVW-700 Digital Betacam chassis and transport with a HD imager block) rents for about $1500 USD. That's (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A quick scan of some other groups has shown a new set that might be fun for a different kind of lego battle. set 8539 is one of those (dumb) BIONICLE(?) sets. BUT, it has 2 IR remote transmitter/receiver pairs. from what I can gather from other (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey Rob.... did you send away for the Lego Shop @ Home in UK? I may have some stuff that I might want to order (as I said before...) just wondering if you were still interested in ordering... Benjamin Medinets ps ....good luck with the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) RTLToronto / TRAIN2 is a show hosted by ..... tada ..... RTL Toronto. It is a LUG based in ..... tada (again).... Toronto. The first show (event) happened on May 25th, 2001. It was the first time the "locals" in southern Ontario put together (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now that would be most cool... Train2 with all of us with our cool module-arized train layouts, Iain with his super-cool train camera car...taking really awesome track- level shots (of Chris' uniquely funny and interesting ideas!! (like (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) BULL ca ca!!!! rtlToronto, is by far the COOLEST lug around!! I can give you a few good reasons. 1. rtlToronto, has ME! 2. rtlToronto, has Iain (aka Tony) who builds super cool robot stuff 3. rtlToronto, has an upcoming robot contest based on (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Rob.... A suspension bridge sound cool... I think that we would require a dual track bridge or two single track bridges... The tracks should be spaced 8 studs apart with one or two studs clearance on either side..... As for the length of the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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yeah, but cool is in the brick of the beholder. Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GH1D92.H25@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think you have to compare yourself to this one, because it was actually the TV station filming them. Check out this post about that get-together: (URL) know I read more posts about it, but I didn't find them quickly. Play well. Tim (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was browsing Brickshelf and saw this: (URL) appears to be a Sony DXC-D30 head docked to a PVV1 BetaCam SP recorder. This is infinitely cooler than the Panasonic AJ-D215H DVCPRO I used at rtlToronto/4: (URL) officially means rtlToronto is the no (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll never go back!! You can't make me!!! (Dave is dragged kicking and screaming down the hall towards the inevitable realization that without the RCX, he probably wouldn't have his LEGO collection at this time) Oh. Well, that settles that... Stay (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay all you train guys, How long do you want your bridge to be? I am probably going to make a suspension bridge, since that wouldn't require millions of beams that I don't have. Also, what about a dual track bridge? This would have to be shorter, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nice...I hope that mountain idea works... I am trying to integrate a pair of level crossings into my layout, but it will be next to impossible to get an optimal look. The problem is my LRT trasnsit loop around my layout. I did a rough look at (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That isn't an excuse....I got sun-burned yesterday sitting in the sun working with Lego...and I was working on building today as well here's what I did: Aaahhh....I was working on my train station for Train2.... I have the rough design all (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Too 'Hot' Brain...no...work...! (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Unfortunately I wasn't able to yet continue working on my modules...I don't have any power tools here....ahhh!!! But I am working some of the display models...a good percentage of the models will return from Train1...but a few new ones, and a few (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I decided to open up a shop on brickbay to sell some "unwanted" pieces.... as in I no longer need them, but someone else might... I am selling 2 metroliner front cabs (black) 7.50 US each... I will keep you updated when I have added more "stock" to (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That’s cool; if we ever play 1 on 1 against each other and you’re strapped for troops you can include a unit of your Pirates as foreign mercenaries. A crew of ‘sell-swords’ that you’ve hired to combat my forces!!! Mayhap, if we are unable to (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nice...I got several cannons, including 3 that really shoot!!! (...) ohhhh did I mention he is mounted on a black dragon and wearing the helmet of the night lord!!! (actually if I added my pirate figs (I could have an even more substantial (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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“Cannon to the left of them…Cannon to the right of them…” (...) Sure, we can have heavy artillery… but a cannon often complicates things! For the first game of Medieval BrickWarz I'd like to stick to simple troop types if possible. Perhaps in later (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I am looking for one of the following for rtlToronto DCC: a) PCMCIA Joystick adapter. I refuse to pay more than $20 CAD for this, as my notebook was only $40. b) A portable machine that has a ISA slot or a joystick port. This only needs to (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know the police chase set in the Lego Mania Magazine...I phoned for availability and they said it was "permanently out of stock"....I bet the set was out of stock even before they printed the magazine.... here's the kicker though...they (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ok....ok....there was a great time even with the six of us.... here's a list of attendees for the non-attenders... Calum, Chris, Jeff VW, Derek, Oliver, and myself. I wish some more people showed up....but I guess they have other things (maybe (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GGqywK.Gvt@lugnet.com... (...) <WAK>! (Duck noise) Why not? Is my canon too powerful for you, Ben? ;) Iain (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nice... (...) I'll bring mine too...(it will be interesting to see the similarities and differences...) (...) We'll all get a glimpse of Lar ++ (lol!!) (...) not into bionicle (but should be interesting....) (...) sorry but i only have gray (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am bringing: - Guarded Inn (10000) - shop@home Summer 2001 catalog - July-August Mania Magazine - Bionicle comic part 2 - That Bionicle card - And two gray train doors just in case. :-) Derek (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not much less than what I have.... (I have approx. 30 or so troops) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I have a Yellow Castle and a Guarded Inn. Does that count as a bunch. :-) Actually I have a few more then that, but not many. I should check out the rules, I'd be willing to give it a try some time. Derek (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See, that's a lot of people. Calum (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok here's my tentative list of things I am bringing tomorrow to Mel's I am bringing my 2 new airplane promo sets (still in their celophane bags) but box opened... I am bringin a Shop @ Home catalogue (US version, I think) I am more than likely (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> (...) Iain wouldn't be allowed to use his cannons.... :) (...) Very nice Richard....I don't know where we'd play... but there are a few others... Derek Raycraft (I think he's got a bunch of castle troops) Eric deGuili has a bunch of midieval (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Honestly, I've got enough fully armed Castle troops to give 10 people 100 soldiers each! …But that would be way too big… Anyway, I've been ammasin’ people to play in the Brick Warz game. (When ever it will be.) And I've met another AFOL whose (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That works for me! If theirs more interest in Pirate Warz I'm willin’ to compromise! -R P.S. did anyone see Bonsai at 10:30 p:m this nite on City TV? Funny……… Tooooo funny~~~~~ I wish the Buzz (a local public TV comedy skit show) would do more (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I need two blue train doors to complete a third passenger car for my train. One that swings right and one that swings left. Would anyone be willing to trade two blue doors for two gray doors? Thanks, Derek (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll be there too. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Aaargh. L272 IC needed.
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(...) Well, the first rtlToronto DCC will be switchable. Here's the deal from the enduser standpoint: a) your motor pack has to be modified to allow for the DCC decoder to drive it. This means installing a small switch inside it and some extra (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you've got me, Chris, JeffVW...yourself. I wouldn't call that not a lot of people. Calum (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don't plan on bringing too much to the dinner on Friday since there probably won't be a lot of people show up.... however...I decided to post my travel plans to get there....I most likely will drive to (approx. 45 minute drive) Mississauga and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was having fun with some motors tonight and had a great idea for a secret project for Train2....so I built it this evening...just for the fun of it, I won't describe anything at all, nor will I bring it on Friday.... All I can say is my sister had (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Tony ;-) that probably isn't close enough to Richard's tastes....(then again I don't really want to speak for him).... I'm sure he doesn't mind you coming at his vast forces with sabres rattling... and no body armor or shields. I'm sure (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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