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(...) Mark, You are most definitely not alone. :) I'm guessing one of the earlier discussions you might be referring to would be this one: (URL) I must admit, I love this topic. I think as much effort, if not more, should go into which parts the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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I wish TLC would make these parts. Seeing earlier discussions I think I'm not alone! I've attempted 3rd angle projection drawings, showing top, side and underside, despite not having a drawing package. Drawing these parts in Paint is eyestrain city! (...) (21 years ago, 2-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, FTX) !!
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Hi Norbert, I went through all of these when they came up on Brickshelf and they're really great work. I think the most impressive details are the braided hair on some of the anime figs, but all of the paint and customized head/headwear jobs are (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Once again Norbert, you blow me away with your patience and attention to detail. Awesome figs. Jude (...) snip... (...) snip... (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Hello to one and all I thought that there might be some interest in the images of my customized minifigures now up on Brickshelf. Over the holidays, I was very busy with a friend's scanner, getting "record shots" of the majority of my custom work. (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !!
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Greetings, and Happy New Year to all. In order to promote the art of minifig customization, the 'Minifig Customization Network' kicks off the new year with its very first Shield Design contest. The rules are simple: design the ultimate round shield (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Rollin' on '20s
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(...) Hey Rob, evidently LEGO was listening to you (and watching MB Nano car kits flying off the shelves) because the latest micro-ish Racers kits (esp. 8643 and 8644) have very nice large diameter aluminium rims and low profile tires. The kits (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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~Look! ----- O.k. so I’m big on one word titles that end with exclamation-marks! ;) But trust me, this is well worth it… Remember that elusive prototype ‘translucent-skeleton-horse’ that TLG never produced and some one got from one of their (...) (22 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom)
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Dear all, This is somewhat of a belated announcement. But in case you don't know, all of my new items (from custom beards to Greek Corinthian stuffs) are now being showcased on (URL) my website>. There are also a bunch of new, historical custom (...) (22 years ago, 20-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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Big Ben Bricks LLC is please to announce three new parts specifically for the LEGO Technic Pneumatic crowd. If your a purist, read no further. If you want more functionality and performance from your pneumatic circuits read on. People have asked for (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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(...) The patina is an acid of sorts that reacts with the copper. Not sure of the end result would be to conductivity. I imagine it would be reduced some but not totally impeded. Mike (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Any idea how much this effect conductivity? Mat (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not sure, but you can purchase the copper tape untinned as well. (...) I'd thought of this. Scince I already plan to make solid metal wheels, I was thinking of drilling the center wheel larger on one side, and using an insulating insert. And (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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snippage (...) Ooooh!! Put me down for a couple at least. Mike (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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Snippage (...) I've worked with the stained glass tape in the manufacture of stained glass before and you can blacken the finish with a patina. try this link: (URL) the foil can be seen here: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) This looks a great idea and much simpler than making new metal flanges (as in the 9v motor) I don't actually run my stuff very much/far to I think it would be hardwearing enough for my purposes although I would imagine the 'round the flange' (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Martin, Thanks, I've tested the mods on a couple of different track layouts, and they seem to work well enough. Although there is a bit of flicker for the power pickup. I'm hoping the solid wheels take care of this. Yes I hope to offer these (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.parts.custom, Mathew Clayson wrote: <snip> (...) Hello Mat, Nice mod here, same for the cleverly done 6 wheel motor. I beleive that with a couple of hundred metal wheel, you are planning to sell some, could you confirm if it is your (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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I recently purchased a couple of cars form my Santa Fe engine. And I decided to install lights in the end car. To power the lights I ran a wire from the egine. But I eventually plan build a train consisting of at least 3 engines and 6 cars. And I (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GP-38 MOC
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(...) OK (7 URLs) Mat (22 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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