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(...) at least 3 sets have this apparatus, and all 3 seem to be identical... ufo set big shuttle fiber optic multi set of the three, the big shuttle has the best parts but the UFO set can be had for the least. I got 17 of these UFO sets for 35 each, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Count me in! For awhile now I've been trying to find an excuse to do more with my train set. (...) I can also supply some track and scenery. I just have a basic oval at present, but I'm planning to acquire some more track in the very near (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) flames (...) at (...) I have an extra one of the fiber optic light sets......its more red than orange....but should work well, since it does "flicker" like a fire Tom D (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Eric Joslin writes: <snip> (...) Well I have some LEGO Fiber and it does conduct well through Trans elements. One thing I think would work is if you have Technic Beam then put 1/2 pegs in the holes (the ones that create a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) [rubbing hands together gleefully] ooh, I like this idea - I have dozens of magnets, and hadn't even thought of this <g> I'm glad you mentioned that the fiber optic cables are clear, too ... I actually have the Space Shuttle Set and was (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Arrr, yeah, that's what I meant. :D (...) Hmm. Something on the box indicated to me that the fiber was scored or "broken" somehow such that light flashed out of the fiber at even intervals down the fiber (note here that I do know how fiber (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I think it's clear fiber but the light coming out is red. Clever mounting can feed that light into the end of a trans orange flame for a great effect Also, consider this trick: Mount a standard LEGO light behind a pulley wheel or gear wheel or (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) To make this really spooky, use magnets. The GMLTC has an ore carrier that runs with magnetic power, the LEGO magnets are powerful enough to work through 2 layers (one plate, one tile) and there is a mechanism below them that moves around, the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) ...Well, there is something to be said for 'toyish' :-) The stain seems to hide when we don't have baseplates better tho (which is rapidly becoming a non-problem :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wamalug guy (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) (URL) think it's either red or orange. In a way, red would be better... (...) Hey, I was just throwing out ideas. Don't feel like you took anything away from me. Your idea sounds incredible, and I'd love to see it in action. (...) Heh. eric (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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