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(...) GMLTC (...) shows under your belt and know you really really really want to as you will be consuming 3033 tubs at a prodigious rate. (as Martin says, somewhere around 15-20K bricks per module) Tabletop layouts are just fine for starters. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) building their module 21 bricks high take an insame amount of bricks, you need about 7000 2x4 + 2x2 and 1x4 a total neer 15 000 bricks if my memory is good. On the other and it give an incredible look and permit you to build underground. need (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's over at Rexdale Road and Islington, just north of the 401. However, if you want the XWing, I'd head on over fast. I'm not sure how long it will stay there. The box is in better shape than the ones we got in Brampton, but open it anyways (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks Calum Where exactly is the Rexdale store located? When do they usually have the addition savings on toys? Our local Zellers has blue bins(3033's) on sale with there buy one get one half price sale. I think the reg price is 26.99 Would you (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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No problem Jeff, When would you like them? (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) there's no way they BUILT GROUND OUT OF LEGO. But apparently they have :) I was thinking we could do a paper mache mountain if people really wanted some nonflat terrain...? chicken wire and newspaper. I have a paper shredder. Anyone? The (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, During the dinner at Mel's we were discussing train layouts, and i had mentioned the club (GMLUG) who had built their layout 22 bricks above the table... here is the address for one of their shows. (URL) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Kevin, Can you get a couple more micro motors for me, I have come up with a few more ideas for Train 1. Thanks, Jeff (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sears Clearance Rexdale has a UCS XWing for $100, two soccer fields for $35 and a Destroyer Droid for $35. Calum (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunetely I worked late on Friday night. Was thinking about dinner at Mels the entire time, and tried to hurry along implementing the new Terminal Server system install, but wasn't quick enough. Oh well. I'll be there next month. Take care (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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yes Iain: you are right... In theory!! don't make me say Shmee again!!! -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was scanning the current traffic report and it has rtl up near the top of the list for both the past 24 hours and the past 7 days. I think that is very cool.....(we are again the number 1 org on Lugnet!!!!) [as far as current postings....] We (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, Sorry for my late post, I was on the road for the past 2 weeks. I will definitively go (will bring some rolling stuff and buildings, also tracks if needed). Since I'm from Montreal, it will be 5 hour drive each way, do you think that one (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Coffee Crisp, eh? What about Smarties.... damn!!!! I can hardly wait to get home!!!! How about real doughnuts!!! (miss Tim Hortons, too!!) ben medinets (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GBGCEy.496@lugnet.com... (...) spur/siding (...) as (...) Yes! Exactly. I was going to suggest that if no one else had. :) (...) I like that idea. We should each bring several (5 or so?) (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I'm really happy to say we had 9 folks show up, which is just stupendous. We somehow missed Dave Koudys, but Kevin Stone, Jeff Van Winden, Bruce Sheridan, Matt Jetleb, Rob Stehlik, Iain Hendry, Jeff Elliott, Chris and me of course came (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GBFywq.2D5@lugnet.com... (...) :) (...) SFKK is never packed... :) We took a day-trip down there from PKI last year around this time and we actually had to *wait* for enough people to board (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GBG2s2.8K3@lugnet.com... (...) Acronym (...) about (...) that (...) Larry, please allow me to apologize for making you work. However, as I am Canadian, I am slow, and didn't (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hopefully I wasn't being hard on him. I suspect that maybe because that particular thread wandered around, he missed the replies. Also, the Acronym FAQ is hard to find unless you know where to look. That's true of just about all of LUGNET's (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so how did everything go? was there as many people last night as last month... what about the t-shirts, and did you make any other decisions regarding rtlToronto Train 1? Benjamin Medinets (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now, Now Lar... Don't be too hard on Iain...he has other things on his mind....Lego, Rollercoastering, Transit, and Automation. With all those things on your mind, do you think you have time to read let alone think about things.... I think you (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I also like to go roller coasting...granted I wouldn't put it at the top of my priority list... I think this weekend is also the opening of the closest amusement park near me (at Fort Campbell) .... 6 Flags Kentucky Kingdom.... I'm still (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For example here: (URL) a few days ago (...) and it in fact has not one but *three* replies: (URL) you read them? This is also answered in the acronym FAQ that Shiri keeps. Hope that helps. ++Lar (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GBFJyp.Kyr@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) Thank you. I've asked this many times on numerous groups and no one replies. :) Iain (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congrats on behalf of rtlToronto! Calum (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Follow Up To. ie, when you reply to a message in a newsgroup (called a followup article) you should only FUT a specific newsgroup instead of all of the crossposted original messages. Calum (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Go six axis go! :) Calum (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What is FUT? Iain (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GBFAJo.7to@lugnet.com... (...) It was related to dinner last night. We pointed out that Chris tends to say, quite triumphantly, "In Theory..." quite a bit. It's all in good fun. :) (...) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What the .... !!!! Oh, I see it just you havin' some fun.... Anyways, are you going to a amusement park this weekend, or is it next weekend? (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Psych. :) Iain (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Kyle D. Jackson" <flightdeck@sympatic...mblock.ca> wrote in message news:GBD9v3.BI9@lugnet.com... (...) Face (...) Well, I thought we were talking about cartoons! I wanted in on the hot steamy action. *cough* You know..... "Mighty Ducks - The (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ah yes, now I remember. Thanx :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Huh??? KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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heh-heh, I made those creations.....heh-he.......Thanks (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Erik L. Knopp" <eknopp@isd.net> wrote in message news:1erenjp.qcoey7t...isd.net... (...) Canard jumped out of the Aerowing to save the other ducks in the First Face Off. Iain (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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Thanks Calum, see ya tommorow... Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Jeff, 440 Bloor Street West, which is a block east of Bathurst. It's on the north side of Bloor. Hope to see you there! (and everyone else-you're encouraged to bring something you're working on) Calum (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, I hope to be showing up tommorow, Where is Mel's located? jeff (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Grimlock is the T-Rex, the Triceratops is Slag. Erik (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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(...) No silly, he was a T-Rex, leader of the Dinobots. He spoke kind of, umm, primal, "Me Grimlock going to eat jelly donut!" and so-forth. For the record, Transformers still suck. <duck> <run-run-run> "Nya-nya!!!!" Aaron :oP (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wasn't Grimlock the name of a Dinobot Transformer who could change into a Triceratops? KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm gonna show up to the next dinner with a LOT for show and tell. the rest is a surprise -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I have those pieces, they're from Classic Space! Calum (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GBByJp.56G@lugnet.com... (...) Calum, and Ben and other train people... (URL) the little down arrow on the right arm not SCREAM "Metro" to you?! Iain (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sports has a motor. Creatures has fibre. But the fibre can be used with VLL and those Microscouts to do multi (eight motor) motor stuff. Ask Chris, he's MicroScout mad! He's VLL crazy! He's...oh, I have a headache. Calum (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so if i'm going to TRU tonite, which set am i going to get for 30 dollars? pros and cons for each? i know that sports comes w/ motors and gears... and i don't have much use for the fiber optics in creatures. have 2 sets of those now doing absolutely (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, I saw those too. Thoroughly impressive. It's just cool! Calum (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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any time i think i'm a LEGO maniac, i stumble across something like... (URL) i am humbled... some of the other things i noticed... (URL) that i'm into making these mecha thingies from LEGO, but is quite nice to look at. think i have to buy a few (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LEGO on TLC During Robotica (rip-off of the U.K. version of Robotwars!) a contender named Grimlock was based on a Lego prototype Technic bot. And if you’re wondering, Grimlock lost… it lost bad. :( But at least the prototype could be entered (...) (24 years ago, 5-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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I got the RoboSports kit at Toys R Us on Yonge and Eglinton for 29.99, they are down from 69.99. I checked this afternoon and they still have one Robosports and about four extreme creatures. Robosports is good because it comes with a motor and some (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah. ok. Cool. Well. Give it a whirl, then and if it goes well, keep your eyes open. They are a lot of fun. ++Lar (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, Sounds like you need to build you a couple of "Rail Racers" and set up a drag strip like we have at the NGLTC. (URL) fun, jt (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's something I'm not sure we're really ready for, but it's certainly something on our mind. It's not even known how many folks are into trains here in the GTA, so anything we do is a step forward-to begin, we wanted people to come out and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Whoa! You guys are *paying* to exhibit trains??? !!! You're in the wrong venue!!! Train exhibits should be at shows where you get *paid* to be there. They are a huge draw at the for profit shows, and they will pay you for the help (I do (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) grr. The NeXTstation Turbo I have is a 040/33. That's more power than...a lot of RCXs :) (...) (URL) under the left stack, the black TV monitor. Calum (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Look at the brightside, all that work being on that system for so long.... that is pretty incredible!! Most schools of higher learning try to purge you from their system when you stop paying them.... :-) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GB8v0o.C27@lugnet.com... (...) going (...) timer! (...) How about an RCX powered NeXT station? Isn't it about the same processing power? ;) (...) monitor. What! NTSC the Squirell says (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can! Watch me not build one! :) Watch me build an RCX powered egg timer! Or a RCX powered desk fan! Or a RCX powered boat anchor! :) Note researcher's apparatus includes one Playstation under the left monitor. Calum (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After many years being away from Redeemer College, they finally got around to discontinuing the hosting of my website. I knew this was coming so, in the interm, temporarily mind you, I set up a web server at home. You can still see Sparky's Space in (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of transformers...did you know that I have 3 different types... one for Euro, one for Britain, and one for North America???? Just another useless piece of data!! Benjamin Medinets (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3ACA53DF.6B6A68...ome.com... (...) Yeah, that worked real well, didn't it? ;) (...) No! The transformer is powering the RCX! The Speed Reg is siting dormant! Or turning on a light! AAAaaaaaa!! (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So imagine my surprise when I find out almost every major robot manufacturer makes a "Parallel Robot"! (URL) anyone read this page and NOT want to build one?! :) I think I'm going to have another go at this. Iain (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey!! i built train stuff, do you forget the almost famous lego propeller powered train???? AND i do own train stuff, I own, a new box (MISB) of straight track, I have switch track, I have the ever wanted cross track, I even have ONE train (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In my experience, a second motor only makes it go faster if the train is very heavy, (say over a dozen cars) or if it has an incline to climb. Otherwise, it tends to slow it down... Jeff (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sure folks will have some bricks out. (...) Yup. Richview Public Library is at Islington and Eglinton Avenues. It's in North Etobicoke, which is in the west end of the city. By subway, get yourself to Islington station, then by bus north (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That’s too funny… lol @ ‘child-endangerment!’ -R (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB78LD.Lt9@lugnet.com... (...) Fine. Nya. I'll just make my NQT-A go fast then. :) I was thinking, we really ought to have Chris, Dave, etc... and the other tech heads come out too - we can (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmmm....that's one idea. I have several 9V motors - 8 all together, I mean it could work....that is if I wanted it to be going blazing fast. (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Replace the long bogie on the second engine with another motor. That should give it some more oooomph!! ROSCO (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was just refering to your inference on speeding down the track with the kiddies on the metroliner....the club car slows the train down a bit... there are quite a few pieces on there, but makes the train regular size. (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Cool!! I'll try & organise to get there & meet some of you guys!! Unfortunately, I doubt if I'll have any bricks to use 8?( Do you have directions how to get there? Regards ROSCO (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB6rGL.CxL@lugnet.com... (...) Why is that unfortunate? That's fantastic! Iain (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Iain, your probably right about that...the metroliner like the TGV (in France) is supposed to be a higher-speed express train (but for longer routes... hence the need for beds, etc.) ....unfortunately for the train (and fortunately for me) (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think now that there are some "concrete" parameters...Calum booked the room....Way to Go Calum!!!.....(we know how much room we have to work with) I think we need first to find out exactly who is going to be exhibiting (displaying) their (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just wondering… Do we have any sorta plans or rough draft for the entire layout? I've seen lots of work go into other LUG group’s displays, with concrete outlines and partitioning of sections. I myself have no train parts, but I've got lots of town (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB537M.4y2@lugnet.com... (...) track"....the (...) But Metroliner's aren't suposed to go slow, and da kiddies like speed. :) Iain (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The whole concept of a train event is awesome!!! I hope this event goes extremely well, so it can continue for a while. I don't exactly share Iain's enthusiasm about having a "speed track"....the residents of my "town" like peace and quiet but (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GB4nJA.M08@lugnet.com... (...) downtown. (...) Awesome!! Dude, we should have like at least one or two sections that are just a long... very straight "Speedway" section. Like, one big long (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GB3Kwr.B4r@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) on (...) It's on my cubicle wall first thing Monday morning! This one is great. I love the "Stock Up." phrase, with the shelves. :) (...) :) Iain (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I went up to sign the forms for rtlToronto/train1, May 26th, 2001. We are now officially booked for that Saturday for train1. The room is larger (about 1.5 to 2 times) than the single room we had at rtlToronto 7 downtown. I've asked for (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Thanks to Chris going to the Library to pay for the room (I've been sick and really busy at work) the first poster for rtlToronto8 is now available: (URL) print some out, and put it up at your place of business, worship, institute of (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You sure are. BUT I thought we discussed that as far as strategy goes, you are helping your opponent by doing this. it is one less block BOTH robots have to worry about. -- Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, Its official. I went to the library and paid for the room. We are now booked for June 9, 2001 As well, I took the initiative and asked if they would pencil us in for Oct. 13 2001 (another sat.) I chose this because it will be 4 months after (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:GB32Hu.46t@lugnet.com... (...) Just found more on it: Parallel link manipulators I, II In the paper "development of an ultra high speed robot FALCON using wire drive system" S. Kawamura (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) crap. WOW. (from (URL) ) Iain (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh no. :) Yes you can dump them, no you will not catapult them, as we often have little spectators up near the edge. You can take your chances, but rules state the robot has to be safe. (...) Yes, but I would design my bot to make sure it's (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm thinking more along the lines of a catapult--let the blocks fall where they may!!!! 'git outta the way... incoming!!!!!!' let the excitement begin! can the blocks be inside the 'bot (like marble harvesting) to count? (as long as the 'bot (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Are we allowed to deposit the blocks we DONT want on our side outsdie of the arena? IE, can I dump a block I dont want over the side (gently)? Iain (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Zellars - 9748 DDK Blowout!
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Hi all, If you are interested, Zellars is blowing out the 9748 DDK for $33.xx. Get this, they have it in the ad on sale at $39.97. Then, on the shelf it says $37.97, but at the register, I paid just $33.97... Getem while their hot... Dave (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Because of Good Friday, April's dinner has been moved up a week to next Friday. Come out regardless! Calum (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GAxFs2.GKv@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Yeah, for me that's probably better - A four day weekend means I'm off to PKI to open the coaster season! (Probably) Iain (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If it's the 6th, i might be in TO for work anyway, that works out sooo much better for me ;) Dave (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it is. Are people better with April 6th? If so, we could move the dinner up a week!? Calum (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't quote me on this but I think Good Friday is on April 13th. If so, unfortunately I cannot attend. If not, then I'm definitly there :) Dave (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey. I'm just recovering from this flu. Here's some tidbits: April Dinner, is Friday April 13th, 2001. I hope to see everyone out from last time at Mel's again. I will try and bring a model, I encourage everyone to bring something, even small, that (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can lend you my old school circa 1986 pneumatics. Remind me to bring them at the dinner via email closer in to April. Calum (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Like the subject says, I am looking for some of the old pneumatic parts. remember the red cylinders? what I am after especially is the 2*4 valve block that is essential for their operation. Inside this block is a couple check valves that allow the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that's pretty righteous, Iain!!! ....just to update, my Metroliner came today along with the Freight Rail Runner...so I have a few things in mind to bring to the train/TOWN event. I wonder when the Ristorante will Arrive????? (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you see, it worked like this: I was happily watching my robot being eatin by Dave's robot, when some punk a** little snot nose punk turns to me and says "... your robot sucks." plain and simple. Am I bitter. you bet I am. :) BTW is the train (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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