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I haven't had any problems. I'll see how long it takes to post this message. Derek Ok Go! (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm wondering if anyone else has had problems recently in posting to Lugnet? I've just sent three messages for the third time and they've finally posted! Going back through the Sent Messages log, I've notices several others that don't appear in the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3D502757.3957BA...res.com... (...) I learn somethin' every day from you guys... Iain (23 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto July Monthly Dinner Friday August 9th, 2002, 6pm Swiss Chalet 2955 Bloor St W at Royal York Toronto, ON M8X 1B8 Derek's been pesterin' me about dinner again. Since people were okay with dinner at Swiss Chalet last time, we'll (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks to those who have responded. I was somewhat disappointed to read that Shop@Home adds taxes. This was one of the good things I have experienced with Amazon, I have never been charged GST. Oh well, at least S@H is reliable! Laura (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is one the funniest things I have read in quite a while. My co-workers have started to look at me a little funny. I'll have to forward the link around. -Jason MichLUG - (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been beating my brain about how to handle the wide casement arches I plan to put under the track ramp to Altenburg. I think I'm going to do the following: (URL) arch spans 18 studs, and peaks at just short of 11 bricks high. The two main (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, if I guess right, then I want a free copy! :) I guess you are going to announce that you have ported a copy of forth for the spybot line?? did i win? -- Chris (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have ordered from Shop@home many times. I've ordered over the phone and on the web. I've never had any serious problems and the few minor ones I've had, Lego was very quick to correct. In Toronto delivery is generally very quick for items that are (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shop@Home isn't half bad. I usually use the phone order service (which is the same service as the web) and they have my order within a week or two. They come relatively quickly, packed well and no worries about duty-they have some sort of (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I live in Toronto and has bought a few sets from S@H recently (including some quite large boxes). There were absolutely no problems, taxes are added at the time of purchase, shipping is cheap and fast, and you can choose between regular (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Has anyone here purchased from Shop @ Home ((URL) am considering ordering a couple of things and was wondering if anyone has had any problems. I have ordered from Amazon and did not experience any difficulties. The shipments came quickly, intact and (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, it's those darned tourists that leave as soon as the heavens split open and dump cascading buckets of water on them. Seriously, I'll show you the secret bypass that gets you back on to HWY 6/10 and completely bypasses downtown. But (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm back from my mini-vacation out at Tobermory. to get there you have to drive about an hour PAST Owen Sound. Ralph, what's up with Owen sound?? can you explain those 5 street lights in a row, about (what seems like) 1 block apart that are phased (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) live for moments like this. Iain (23 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yes. I'm done. How's that for a status report, Chris? And, let me be the first to post a time: 12 seconds. You may wonder why I'm done so early. It's because I'm going camping on Tuesday. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to take part in the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I always thought rocks came from the heads of people who believe e-mail chain letters. You knock some sense into them, no room left for the rocks. Ergo, rocks. :) James (23 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:H09C4t.MFo@lugnet.com... (...) think rocks come from? Iain "I'm pregnant with rocks" (23 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No. Go to snopes.com, and put "male pregnancy" in the search box, or use the straight link: (URL) is a pretty solid debunking site. James (23 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wait, is this for real? honestly... -R (23 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of babydom. Boy, if you didn't think you had much time before, you're in for a surprise. Do yourselves a favour: do everything you can to get them out of that suck-on-everything-in-sight stage. The (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree whole heartedly - I'd only insist that we use Chris's RCX's - I'd be afraid of mine getting damaged on landing. Seriously though - we could integrate this into a full-fledged Robot/Castle game quite easily. I'm envisioning something (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Heck, let's go for major carnage: I vote for bowling balls... Matthias Jetleb (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I don't do that - I'm just still recovering from last night (Topscan) ;) Iain (thar ain't no drug that can do what them thar topscan be doin'!) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! (...) If I had a nice fancy NC desktop milling machine like John Barnes, I would make a scaled rotor and epitroichoid housing in an instant. Then I would blow away those pesky V8 supercars! (...) <shaking head> Iain, Iain, Iain.... I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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John took me for a ride in his car last night. Talk about a machine! I think it has better acceleration than any of the rides I have been on. ;) So John, are you going to mod your RC car when you get it, to have a scale LEGO Wankelmotor in it? Iain (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey, Tonite I received the TechnoJaw by mail, so with a little fanfare and hoopla, I put it together. After a few test programs and such, I decided it was time for a head-to-head competition between Big G and TechnoJaw (nickname-to-be-announced) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
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(...) Finally, Finally! someone else who lives in Scarborough! Hope to see you at the next dinner. Matthias Jetleb (Pharmacy and Eglinton) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As I sit her one day PAST the date I'm supposed to have been laid-off, with documents rushing back and forth between corporate lawyers (and me being the courier no less) added to the fact that all this rushing about in a mad attempt to have the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | REVISITED - Re: Falkirk Wheel - LEGO Helped!
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Hi all, I don't know if anyone's interested, but the wheel was on Tommorow's World last night (the signed one). So i can post the clip (bout 5 mins) if any one wants it, or just pictures HTH FUT: lugnet.loc.uk Peter Newman (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hello fellow Torontonians, I'm new here at Lugnet and I live in Scarborough. I saw your site and it looks pretty interesting, tho I'm more into town stuffs and haven't had a chance to touch the robotic or mindstorm themes. Anyway, just dropping by (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! (...) That'll be rather difficult (tho not impossible) for I ripped it apart and put the 8475 back together--the 8466 was great for about 3-5 minutes, but it kills the batteries waaay too fast. (...) The motor is at one end, and a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Very cool Dave! Nicely done. You should bring it to the next rtl dinner... ok, maybe with smaller tires for ease of transport ;) I can't figure out how you actually got the drive to the rear wheels. Is each of the new motors driving one of the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Have a boo at my sparky page to see that I haven't started yet... But wait! says Dave, I had a dream last night... Since this 'bot has been on my mind, I dreamt last night (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Interesting.... (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Added a few more pics of the 8466, scooting around the parking lot at work... (some action shots for y'all... ;) ) Dave K (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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"Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:H05D8K.CKn@lugnet.com... (...) with my arm in a weird position and my finger sticking out... If you're comfortable on the ground, watching one: (URL) if you'd like to try riding: (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D48667F.E57CB6...ers.com... (...) What I did have so far is now lying in many scattered pieces on my stupid floor. So I have nothing. (...) You know, that's a bad link. :) Try: (URL) what (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not coming due to work. I don't have a creation... here's an interesting....not really to make anyone jealous.... I was doing a slight inventory and "straightening up" of my lego collection. I did a brief 9V Mini Motor, and came up with a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) funny you should mention this.... I was chatting with a fellow pyro technician, and I was discussing a recent event. i was barbecueing a few really nice juice hot-dogs for lunch. long story short, I take a bite and a VERY HOT cheese product (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO!! LEGO can kill!! I have not seen it personally, BUT i've read stories in lugnet.torture... its not pretty. this is why we MUST abandon ALL notions of lego trebuchets. these are some photos i found: (URL) to nowhere. (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm about 75% done...and it’s never tried to bite me yet! If you can't handle lego safely, do you really think you should be working with pyrotechnics?? (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Save the idea for the "launch things at a castle" event. ;p (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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&$%#&^$#%*@!!!!!! ras-a-fras-a OK, so I was being EXTRA careful with my bridge...... super loaded all 10 of the not an inner tube rubber bands.... I found a NEW way to trigger the release mech. I motorized it. :) I locked the motor hook in place! I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Add me to the list of attendees. I met Mario at Mindfest a few years ago and really enjoyed editing his book.... Cheers, Ralph PS. I just recently figured out that all the action was in the rtltoronto group, and not in the ont group...DUH! (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well. no pressure here. :/ DID you know.... THE (pronounced thee) Mario Ferrari will be visiting our little shin-dig. As well as the honourable John Barnes. So I want a status report. and it better go something like this: Rob: No problems here (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The passenger car bogies are 8 long with the pin in the middle. The Engine has one motor and one dumbie motor which has the same geometry as a motor. The actual size of the bogies shouldn't make a difference provided the pin is centered between the (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I assume that all the bogies are 8 long and rotate at the centre? That is, each consists of 2 3x4 new wheelsets with a 2-stud gap between? That's what it looked like in the photos, anyway. Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That should be between the 10 and 11th studs from the front. Derek (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok I figured out the size of the Go Train last night. Passenger Cars: Length: 50 8 wide length: 48 Bogie plate pin sits between the 6 and 7th studs from the ends. 38 studs between bogie plate pins. Engine: Length: 45 8 wide length: 44 Bogie plate (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I know, I know--I should be building a robot for rtl11... Instead I made this: (URL) threw the RC unit from 8475 RC vehicle into the 8466 4x4. It's alotta fun to drive around, though the big tires and the weight of the vehicle slow it down a bit, as (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just measured the new caboose, and I think we'd need 13.1 for it. It's the tallest car I have; other folks will have to weigh in with their models. Hey! - that's right, I've got a virtual Club Car - and it looks like it needs 11.2. I agree (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry I didn't get a chance to dig my cars out last night. I'll do it tonight and post bogie locations and lenghts for tomorrow. The good thing with the sweeping turns is the cars won't stick out as much. Derek (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My trains do pretty much make use of the full 15 brick clearence. But I really only request that there be one line that I can run on. I think the outside loop makes the most sense. If people want to deside to make the inner loops 6 wide only (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If the top town is called Altenburg, what is the bottom villages called? (...) Speaking of that, I'm having a lot of trouble with making things 14-15 brick tall compliant. This requirement really stretches the vertical axis of buildings far (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I mocked up the support for Altenburg on Sunday. I've got a support grid which provides baseplate support every 16 studs; it seems to be quite sturdy. However, I'm not sure where to put the pillars - the turns are likely to suck up a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) as far as the blame goes it could go 50/50. Biologicly, the father brings the x or y chromosome. If he passes the x-chromosome, the child will be a girl, and y-chromosome, the child will be a boy. Second, however, is that the mother's ovum is (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" snip snip (...) Uhm, it doesn't work that way. Not anymore. Everyone one else in my family ( 2 brothers and 2 sisters ) each had boys are their first born. Come to think of it, both (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks.... I want a BOY! none of this I don't care as long as its healthy ca-ca!!! I WANT A BOY!!!! the end. and just like in medieval time if it is NOT a boy, I can spend the rest of my life blaming my wife. :) NOW before everyone starts to (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL! So you gave up on the jumping concept eh? I think its possible, but very dificult. I am working on a similar auto expanding bridge for rtl11. The real trick with expanding devices is keeping them under control. Oh yeah, sorry I didn't (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So what's with this? Friday I come home to like 40 posts in 8 hours, now no one. You guys are bor-ing. I'm going over to .castle now. ^So I'll be^ ~~~=+seeing you later.+=~~~ ***@Sir Penguin the Dark Knight@*** (23 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey! I told you I hate that story! You're making my fingers hurt again... Dave! (23 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gzw4t5.AGw@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I built the engine car of some sort of TGV like train today: (URL) have shared bogies for the other cars, which if I finish it, will be probably two passenger, one bar/lounge/dining and DVT or trailing engine. The colour scheme (not really my (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) THAT tunnel is where the Beast bit me. Only coaster ever to bite me and I tend to hold my hands out really as high as I possibly can. Hence I love the Beast even if it does have way too many brakes. I have a new respect for Shivering Timbers (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm guessing the following: "But really? No." ... but I could be wrong. (23 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just hurt myself like you would not believe. ok, so i am sitting here @ my lego work station, and its HOT, its humid..... I'm in my own home, so I am comfortable if you following my meaning. I'm playing with my expanding device. and WHAM!!! the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is true, you would have to manage the train somehow on the way down. If Iain would like to try and make something to do this automaticly I say let let him go for it. (...) I agree with that. I was trying to work everybody in too soon. I (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that is truly breath-taking.... I think it is truly starting to look kick-butt!! Ben (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I took a few moments to show Kate (and vicariously, the baby) all the kind posts from everyone. Kate was overwhelmed and express's her thanks. :) I love this place :) Thanks Chris (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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(...) So, you're suggesting installing a track trim brake all the way down the shallow drop? Wow, almost sounds exactly like the Beast at Kings Island. ;) (URL) second drop on the Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster, is angled at 18 (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I see a solution to this: Where do we see unpowered trains on hills? Iain and others, this should be obvious to you. Now, the solution I see, is to let the coaster experts get together and figure out a braking system for this section of track. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Jeff Elliott wrote: <snip> (...) Or (URL) I don't have Derek's talent at appeasing the gods of moderation. Jeff E (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think the run would be pretty short without human intervention - if the speed regulator is set high enough to drive the train up the hill, it's going to *careen* back down on the return trip, and depart controlled flight around where the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See, I also think this is a GREAT name but i cant take credit for it. that honour goes to my youngest brother. But i still like it. I wont tell you what my young bride said to me when I suggested it. ;) -- Chris (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see, that's why the "real" tv robot games have fully enclosed arenas. don't get me wrong, I'd would love to build that train connector multi battery box arc welder (URL) AND a battery box hammer......... -- Chris (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" snip (...) Always a good surprise if you don't know. snip (...) But will daddy share his sets? snip (...) Congrats to you and Kate ( she is doing some of the work, after all ). Lots (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gzu02J.Izo@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I have word that not ONE but TWO Lego Technic/Mindstorms legends are coming to rtlToronto11: Mario Ferrari AND John Barnes. If that's not reason to light a fire under your pants, I don't know what is. Expedite! Tallyho! Calum (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ugghhh OK.... I think you need to go out for some fresh air...or something like that.... or else you've been in the sun (well not today, really) too long!!! ;) Ben (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Be happy that at least your name is *male*. Being named "Calum" is ironically not actually a "calumny." :) But I sympathize completely with your frustration re: people who slaughter the spelling, pronunciation, or even gender. At the end of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people)
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(...) If you pass in three tracks and passout three tracks, then one module, 96x96. The shed is 96 long and 48 wide, the facade is 96x16, and that leaves a 96x32 (three road plate) stretch out front. Let's not get too "territorial"-one of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum is a horrible name. I hate it when people mispronounce it or call me Calvin, or Colvin or worst of all-spell it Callum with two Ls. I had always wished for something else, a normal name, like Rob or Chris or Mario for the love of god. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But really? No. (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And how the heck did your earlier proposed moniker Boutros Boutros Ghali work out? :) Calum (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, no one seemed to balk at the last design, so lets go a little further. (URL) off we are still in cloud talk phase, we shouldn't think of anything as set. We should have a big jam session and work out the details. Second I know Jeff VW doesn't (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you certainly have taken Iains delta concept to the next level! Amazing! I would love to see it in action! I am tempted to buy one of those 4x4's just to get more ball joints so I can make a delta. (...) (URL) is probably one of the most (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ~Nice! (I didn’t snip a single word, I jus’ compacted the sentence cause every thing you said was relevant.) ‘The fun can only begin once lives are endangered’ That’s it… I'm affixing a nail-gun to my motorized Technic war-buggy. Now this’ll (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry writes: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) TSSA?? I think that if this is what's keeping Chris and me from going all out and having an RCX 'BattleBot competion, heck, I'll have it at my place and the carnage that (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok first of all, here is an image and the actual track draw layout for everyone to play with (i have added a swith point between the inner and outer tracks.... Deep Links: (URL) folder: (URL) also added in the Dam Module, to show Road and (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bah. That sounds tiny. We should be firing cans of pop and aiming at children. "My eye!" Or we could hurl octipusses. Because they're just so horrid. Iain (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh now we're talkin ;) Iain (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was mostly me being incredibly oversarchastic. I'm tired of all these people being all like, scared or overdramatic about stupid things. Oh, we have to put "GUARDING" up because someone MIGHT TOUCH A ROBOT. Boo hoo. If they jam their in (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A few years back, I worked out a game for Lego catapults. I used non-lego (#32R) rubber bands to power them. You had a castle (with the catpult on top) and little destructable village buildings made by placing small roof caps on top of (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Forget the safety goggles, I think cups will need to be required. Jude (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I'll take you up on that! You can bet your robot-buildin’ a$$ that I'd knock you clean out with a golf ball to the head. I could pitch that golf ball fast enough to give a nice skull fracture. =P Dude, you’ve gotta be kidding to think (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I saw John Neal's Train Logo's, and decided to have fun "designing my own". I took the logo off the VIA rail site, and then "modified" it. I think I might do a "run" of stickers using the logo for train box cars and/or (train) containers. the link (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya, I was just playing around and that pattern of straight - curve - straight - curve seemed to work. (...) That's what I was thinking too, it just got to confusing trying to edit the tracks under there. (...) Cool, I like that. (...) Ya, I (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, no BOGOHP, I don't want to spend money right now. And you know I won't be able to stop myself. (...) I think we have enough people interested to do the larger setup. But I think we are still just throwing out ideas at this point. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Could you put an 'n' on the end of his name. For some reason I aways want to spell it Calumn. (...) I gave my niece the musical apple. She loves the musical apple. It was cool it was like she instinctively knew how to operate it. Derek (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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