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(...) It's a good thought, and for a good cause too. The issue then comes, the minute people pay for it, is, we are selling a product, namely, a show. People expect then, a well organized, run, produced "event". What if only four people show up with (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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If you weren't already aware, your reversing loop needs to be electrically isolated from the main line. The idea is that before the train enters the loop, the reversing line is given the same polarity (at it's start) as the main line so the train (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've just had a thought... And since it doesn't happen all that often, I thought I'd share it with everyone. It turns out that my old public school is having a fundraising campaign - craft sale, bake sale, garage sale, games etc. So it occured to me (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just checked the catalog I received last week from Lego and the pneumatic set doesn't have an electric pump. Are you suggesting there is such a beast? Also, how does the "mini pump" differ from the usual manual pump (if it is a manual pump - (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, Just a quick question... Does Spectrum sell windows and slopes? Shop at home selection is still fairly limited.. Jeff (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Dave, In my opinion, you shouldn't buy either of these sets. If you are looking to spend that kind of money, you should hunt down some of the older but huge and very cool technic sets. Im talking about the 8880 supercar, the 8480 sapce (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) np. dave (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks... I just called. I'll get mine in about two weeks! -R (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i just noticed my cat. is the millenium one (last years) (...) (and of course i rounded off all numbers because my math is atrocious) Robolab starter set-- 9v gear motors approx. 25.00 x3 75.00 micromotor 16.00 lamps 35.00 35.00 touch sensors (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I called Spectrum @ 1-800-668-0600 and asked them to mail me one. That's all. Dave (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Calum, The Base for the Turn table is 4 bricks deep. The brackets sound like a good Idea. Jeff (waiting for my 950 2 x 4 bricks) (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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you may have noticed i had some time on my hands today... so i decided to put some of that time to good use and i generated a listing of (most of ) the sets i own. dunno why you'd be interested, but if you are... see the list o' dave's lego here: (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GCEKq4.E7q@lugnet.com... (...) Oops. That's right, synchro. I had omni on my mind for some reason. Oval. Iain (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummm, this is VERY odd. I just got a spectrum catalogue in the mail about 5 days ago.... And all lego is listed between pg. 176 and 197??? As well, the technology resource set (part # 89609) lists for $334.50 and the robolab starter system. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just one question, where does everyone acquire these "Spectrum Catalog's" from? -R (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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in the spectrum catalog i have, there are 2 sets i'm interested in... and i have to make a choice. so here's the stats on both technology resource set (p 126) 1733 pcs, 1 9 v 'old' motor, batt box, pneumatic pcs, etc. - $306.75 robolab starter (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After being scared by Chris that I would never be able to find any polarity switches... ;P I found some! en route to my house right now are four (4) switches. It took a call to Spectrum, then to LEGO Canada, and they tracked down some from the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought it was called a 'synchro' base. Anyway, yes, very cool. I tried building one without the turntables, but I lost my motivation. It is possible to do it with those fancy dark grey gears though... By the way Iain, whats your beef with (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think Chris is right... about 4 complete cycles of a large cylinder is the best you will get with one air tank. I'm not sure if that doubles with two air tanks... If you use one of the tiny cylinders, it lasts *forever*. I guess you need as (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's not so much a question of how open or what kind, but whether it's appropriate for the Library. I think it's safer not to for now. There'll be little time to listen to music if everything goes as planned! Calum (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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