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(...) I have altered the crossover controls to provide for an all-straight state by tweaking the springs in the switching rails. I have also motorized the crossover in such a way that it can be set straight, TL-BR or BL-TR with two switches (both (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jul-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(2 URLs) Adam Reed Tucker kindly allow me to use his buildings to show case my turtles. In the second photo they are battling one of Nannan Zhang's Monsters. Brickworld was tons of fun. By the way, the photos are links to Flickr galleries where more (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-08, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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Well I made my Hellboy figures for Brickworld and figured I would share them all with you. Here is the clan, enjoy: Hellboy Figures (URL) Photo is link to Flickr Gallery where all can be found!!! Just waiting on the hair piece to complete the main (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-08, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: How do *you* clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) I use a simple paint brush to clean off display dust. I've found that the kind with fairly soft bristles work pretty well. The brush I use most often is about 2½" wide. (...) Like others have said, soapy water works well. I have a large bowl (...) (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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Actually you have you clean your pieces for one time. Mostly I used a nail brush. Off course time consuming but very effective. Just with hand warm water and soap is not necessary. I only wash my pieces when I just bought a party of used pieces. You (...) (17 years ago, 25-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) I've always washed my parts in soapy water. I will usually put the parts in a bucket of soapy water at least overnight (sometimes several days). I separate out the chrome and stickered parts. I usually do some sorting, with the tiny parts and (...) (17 years ago, 25-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Uses for mirrored LEGO (Was: Which glue?)
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(...) Sounds like an interesting idea. (...) We keep sending down the cold fronts in direct proportion to the atmospherics we get from the coal burning plants in Ohio (URL) is fair ;) Chris (17 years ago, 25-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Uses for mirrored LEGO (Was: Which glue?)
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(...) Hmm, I like both of those, but my idea is/was closer to the first. Not to cast a light, but to reflect an image: have a camera rigidly mounted (so the heavy stuff doesn't need to move), with a rotating mirror at 45° in front of it on a (...) (17 years ago, 24-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: Which glue?
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(...) My guess is either a wiggle light(1), or a solar tracker to heat "something." Chris 1. A Type of theatrical light used in disco's and concerts. a beam of light is projected onto a mirror. The mirror is mounted onto X/Y stepper motors that can (...) (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) I would think that an ultrasonic cleaner as used in the jewelery business would work very well for cleaning LEGO parts-especially small ones. I have been thinking of buying one for my mineral specimens. They have come down in price over the (...) (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: Which glue?
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(...) There is of course an alternative, if you want to put up with the hassle. Buy a good respirator with a cartridges designed to filter out the MEK. But you need to be careful. You need to make sure that the cartridges are fresh as once in use (...) (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Im starting to wonder if Brian is taking up glue sniffing as a new hobby, WINK! Actually, you have my interests peaked as well... not planning a GARF (1), are you? Janey "Plays Lego at room temps, Red Brick" 1. Great Alaska Robot Fest (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) The same way you dust them - blast the crevices with canned air. This can be expensive given that canned air is not cheap and bricks will go flying if you don't hold them down, but it's fast and easy. EJP (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) I run them in the dishwasher, on the top rack in mesh bags. I even use the heat. It's never been a problem. To dry the bricks, I put them in the food dehydrator. It's one of those stackable models with a big pile of trays. I distribute the (...) (17 years ago, 23-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) I saw that today while shopping the adhesives section of Lowe's, but didn't end up getting it (I may yet, depending on how tests go). Curiously when I mention the temperature requirement, the helpful salesperson almost laughed out loud :-). (...) (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) I still swear by Goop. But I have to ask what the hec is this for? (URL) (17 years ago, 22-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) I use washing machine. I pre-sort the parts, plates longer than 8 go out, anything printed/glass/sticke...d/electric goes out, and also the things from softer plastic should go (trees, clips etc.). Then I put it in cloth bag (old pillow), (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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(...) Tooth brush is what I use to be very careful, and an old electric tooth brush. For large amounts I use the dish washer on delicate, cold water, bricks in a girly stuff bag, no drying. I take them out and put them under a fan after laying them (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts)
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(...) Brian, I would try a dab of silicone adhesive caulk. You can check the specs but think would be good down to -60----if not there are some that are. Messy but would bet it would work. Also, try roughing up the beam with bit of sandpaper which (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | How do -you- clean your LEGO parts?
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I don't think LUGNET has had any discussions about this in quite some time. How do -you- clean your LEGO parts? I'm interested in learning people's techniques, particularly ones that clean a lot of parts at once with little effort. LEGO that's been (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
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