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(...) Richie, First off, get yourself a razor saw, this will give you cleaner cuts that remove less material. I'd recomend cutting the sections down the middle , and not offset. Make you initial cut across the top. Then flip it over, anduse side (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Ahoy, It has long been discussed, and (URL) claimed> once – but no evidence has been provided. But I have done it! I’ve cut six centre sections, and a single bow section, as that is what’s needed for the rebuild of my (URL). No widened stern (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.boats, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) NO! Only my opinon, but the tool of choice is not a Dremel. If you do not already own a hand held rotary tool, I recommend a Black & Decker multi-speed. These are cheaper, more reliable, and most importantly they have a lower RPM and better (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) I thought LEGO "promised" that LEGO track would always be the old dark grey??? rob FUT - lugnet.color (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.color)
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(...) I think that's the ATLAS Saw It's been around for probably 30 years and it's a good thing... works on metal (slowly) or plastic... (URL) 3 bucks USD or less. (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) As other people mentioned--Dremel is the bestest thing for them! I use a Dremel and 400 grit sandpaper--not much else. If you want to shoot me an e-mail detailing what you're trying (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There's probably a better way for the LEGO track, but I do know that there is a small saw-thingy that you can get at model railroad/hobby stores for cutting model railroad track. They're really sharp and have really small fine teeth. I can't (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) The tool of choice would have to be the (URL) and then a very sharp razor knife and a jewel saw. The metal rails on a track can be removed with out cutting, you can just pry them off. jt (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) I have since unsoldered the battery connections from the board, this allows the whole thing to be removed from the casing. Having has a look at the other side of the board I have decided to leave the coil as it and move the two switches to the (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) XPosted to .trains, a lot of people who have done this hang there. Since you're cutting metal, something with fine teeth seems needed, perhaps a hacksaw... not sure how you would cut just the metal without cutting into the plastic unless you (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.trains)
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I have a question for a very novice modder.... Let's just say... someone wanted to cut some Lego train track... what fairly common, and inexpensive tool could an novice with a limited tool selection/budget to attempt said mod? What would a "pro" (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) That is definatly a tuning coil. You may be able to swap the coil to the opposite side of the board, but adding long wire would be a vey bad idea. If you swap it, orientation is very important. You will need to mark it's oreintation on the (...) (19 years ago, 19-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) That sounds plausible, although I'm not an electronics expert it has that look to me. Ideally it would be good to unsolder it and place it on the other side of the board but that probably won't be possible. If it was a coil+ferrite core would (...) (19 years ago, 18-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Tim, The "large thing" looks like some kind of coil+ferrite core to me. AFAIK That is really part of the tuned circuit for the radio reception. Now something that strikes me as really interesting is the operation of the steering motor. Is it a (...) (19 years ago, 18-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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Has anyone had any experience with doing this? Basically I want to take the innards of one and put it in as small a 'brick' as possible, add a power input to allow connection of external battery box/es and a connector to allow remote connection of (...) (19 years ago, 17-May-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Yeah, I realised that after I played with one in a shop! Tim (19 years ago, 17-May-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hi James (...) Glad you found it useful. (...) [snipped lots of good stuff] Useful suggestions, James. I knew all of that (at least in theory), since I've been a model builder since the 1960s (although, back in '67 I was more of a Stick It Together (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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Norbert, Lots of good info in there! Here's a couple of suggestions for painting/tinting clear parts that I learned from scale modeling: Future floor polish (USA product name) is actually a clear acrylic coating. It is self-leveling (fills minor (...) (19 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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"Tim David" <talltim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:IEnCt7.1uws@lugnet.com... (...) I replaced the head switch with a different switch so you could turn on the saber and leave it on without having to "hold" it on. (19 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Some thoughts on painting transparent Lego elements ---...--- Norbert Black, April 2005 Prompted by the very generous credit Deborah Higdon-Leblond recently gave me in the write-up of her wonderful Italian Villa MOC, (URL) I thought I would share a (...) (19 years ago, 10-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.parts.mod) !!
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Hi Tim (...) You're welcome. (...) Oooo - that would work, wouldn't it... Especially if you used sheer material. Hmmmm. This makes me think thoughts of building a coach to go with my Edwardian-era London and Southwestern Railway station, Stevermer (...) (19 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) I got a kick out of that when I was in the store today. It's especially funny when you realize it says "Batteries not replaceable" and "Try Me!" almost right together... it's like that moment when Wile E. Coyote stops after he runs off a (...) (19 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Good information to know. I like the way you replaced the arm with one with a posable hand. One thing I don't understand is why you replaced the head switch, did you break it? Tim (19 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Thanks, just what i was looking for for my train curtains! Tim (19 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Dear James Please forgive me for not replying to your posting before this. Somehow, I missed seeing it when you made it (some months ago... :( ). (...) Thank you. I hope, after digesting things, you've found the information useful. (...) Yes, (...) (19 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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"Mike Kollross" <kollross@nospamcomp...art.ab.ca> wrote in message news:ID9o14.1ztJ@lugnet.com... (...) Haven't done the soccer filed baseplates, but I've used Nevr-dull ((URL) with success on all other projects of this nature... -Rob (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Hi Rob, I figured you of all people would like this. I may add the seceond set of pickup wheels, or a second moterized truck, and wire them togather. Right now I'm usng the spring-to-axel methode to get my power from the metal wheels. If I (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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"Mathew Clayson" <mathew_impact1@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:ID1o4G.1ErE@lugnet.com... (...) Holy crap Mat! I never really thought of doing that. That's great! To combat jittering on uneven tracks and the like, you could always add a second set (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod)
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A Motorised 2 axel truck with 3 stud wheel spacing. This is a custom modified 9v train motor. (URL) I've been toying with this idea for a while. It seems a shame that LEGO makes only the one style motor truck. I used a small DC motor and a pair of (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Hi Bianca (...) Ah, then the work has been worthwhile. :) (...) Granted. I've also had an offer from Redbean (Isaac Yue) to host an HTML version on his minifig customizing network website. I've given him permission to go ahead as his time permits. (...) (19 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Hey, thanks for posting this, Norbert! It's very informative and well-written. I'm going to try the epoxy. I've tried a couple of hair pieces using a cut down motorcycle helmet as a base, but because I get a one-track mind about my hobby techniques (...) (19 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Great post. I'm going to need to read through it several times. Any way you can post bigger pics, or post links to where they can be found? Thanks, James Wilson, Dallas, TX (19 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hi John Thanks for your kind words. (...) Thanks. :) What you read is iteration 8 (or something of that order) of the document - I hoped people would find it clear, and encouraging. (...) Yeah, me too. I always want to keep things in the range of (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant! What a fantastic write up and what a nice glimpse of your true skill. Originating entirely new sculpted parts and then working them to a "Lego like" finish is great. And important as far as I'm concerned. If people really need to (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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A primer on making custom elements for use with Lego(tm) pieces. N.H. Black, February 2005 1. Introduction What follows is a discussion of some techniques I've developed over the past 10 years for modifying and customizing pieces for use with Lego (...) (19 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !!
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(...) Exactly! :) (And we all know how a bad case of dandruff reduces Pirate street cred...) (...) I recognized the phenonmenon! Thanks for answering my questions, though. (...) That's pretty much as I would have guessed, but I'm glad you did the (...) (19 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Norbert Black wrote in message ... (...) you're (...) start to (...) I just took a look at a pirate sail I did several years ago, and as you say I'm not seeing any cracks. Since I dilute the PVA glue and it soaks right into the fabric there's no (...) (19 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hi Kevin (...) Thanks! (...) I'm not surprised you got similar results - PVA adhesive uses the same carrier medium as acrylic medium, with various gunk added to increase adhesion. For what it's worth, I recommend acrylic medium over PVA, because (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hi Janey! (...) You're welcome. I think of it as casting bread upon the waters. :) (...) There's a multi-page "Creating Custom Elements" essay to come that's just waiting on a couple of images being uploaded. It covers a lot of my "hard material" (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Snipped the "Awesome Guide to Clothing your Figs" Nicely written Norbert, and thanks for all the tips. Please keep us informed in other tricks of the trades you have learned through your process of fig modifications. Some of us (read:me) live (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Norbert Black wrote in message ... (...) Lots of really cool information! Something to add: when I've made fabric pieces, instead of acrylic medium I used diluted PVA adhesive (white glue) and wetted the fabric completely in it. After it was dry, I (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Creating custom fabric elements for Lego minifigures ===...=== Norbert Black, February 2005 For my various custom minifigures, I've needed to make a variety of fabric elements. Lego produces capes in several colours, but what if you want a shade not (...) (19 years ago, 23-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !!
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(...) Incidentally, if anybody is interested in trying this out on the cheap, there is a slightly used Gocco printer up for sale on eBay right now: (URL). The only other source I've found for this item is dickblick.com, where (new) it costs about (...) (19 years ago, 15-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) So, how did it go? Did you find a way to make this gadget work on LEGO parts? If so, what about odd-shaped parts like minifig torsos or heads? I'm pretty interested in this approach too, as it sounds like it should produce a much (...) (19 years ago, 15-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Cool! Someone else who knows McCloud (and Aragones!). D'you know, I've owned that book for years, and never made the connection to it being useful in thinking about Lego? Silly me... Anyway, well done, Erik. This is a usefully (...) (19 years ago, 10-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Anybody got an idea of how the headphones were made at the (URL) podbrix> website? I was thinking of trying to make my own 1x2 tile iPod for my minifigs to use. Thanks, James Wilson Dallas, TX (19 years ago, 10-Feb-05, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Ooh good thought. What might be even neater is if the blade itself is removable, so that when you put the blade in, it lights up. That would be even more movie-realistic. ~Kevoh (19 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Rob, my favourite line on your page: "Modding LEGO's rendition of my LifeLites minifigs" LMAO!! Stick it to 'em :] That "trash-can-lid" minifig head on the TLC version is bizarre. I can't believe they didn't make the batteries replaceable. (...) (19 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Finally! I got my hands on one of the new LEGO produced lightup figs. You know what comes next - MUTILATION!!! First, some observations of the LEGO version: The packaging states the batteries are not replaceable. With a little work, you can pry off (...) (19 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !
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Hi there, I've been pondering the aesthetic issue. Last night I made a pyramid of Lego heads, illustrating the schema in Scott McCloud's book, Understanding Comics. (See below) McCloud's schema for comic characters identifies three artistic poles (...) (19 years ago, 5-Feb-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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OK! I finished the second batch and even fit in tweaking some series one faces. I now have a whopping 51 unique faces (12 are alternate faces, so 39 unique figs). You guys raise some excellent points. First, the technical stuff about decal paper at (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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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 (...) (19 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... (...) (19 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. (...) (19 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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(...) Hey, neat-o Bianca! What kind of printer is used for the decals? An inkjet? I didn't know that it was possible to make those..., this will come in handy for my plastic model work. As for the faces, I must admit that I have trouble recognizing, (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hi Bianca, Minifigs with noses creep me out. It's an artistic choice, making the head more realistic, less iconic than Smiley. I guess I don't like the clash of square head (non-realistic) and more realistic features. I have this same problem with (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Wow! How many Buffy nuts are there here? you can count me! How bout doing a Darla and Drusila? ooohhhhh and an ADAM!!! that would be COOL! and then you'd have to do Riley Finn I suppose. Don't worry, youre not alone! Buffy Rocks! so does (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Ah ha! Look no further. Any plans for a Mayor? (my fav character) Just imagine the fun there by doing a graduation scene. yeah. You could do any host of the demons as well. How about Jasimine? How about Ben/Glory? Making me think of doing a (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hmm, I guess I'm alone in my nerdy and somewhat disturbing devotion to these tv shows. My quest for a Buffy buddy continues. Anyhoo, I bought a new printer a few days ago and made some progress with these guys while snowed in here in NJ. I just have (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hi everyone, Palisades recently scored the license to one of my all-time favorite TV shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (RIP), and are making Kubrick-style "block" figures. I admit I picked up all the series I figures, but I still prefer my much cuter (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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G'day Edward Thanks for replying. (...) So I was noticing in your recent posting of custom figures. Thanks for sharing those, by the way. It's a bit more motivation for me to get going about generating images of my own figures, since we have several (...) (20 years ago, 24-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Well, I prefer painting myself; but several people I know swear by printable decals. I beleive they use the same waterslide decals that modelers use for cars and airplanes. It can be bought in sheets and run through a printer. All you have to do is (...) (20 years ago, 24-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) I don't do custom minifigs at all but I must say, you do a superb job. I really like the Canada Post carrier. I live in the GTA area myself and it looks like a real postal carrier!! ---member 1893 (20 years ago, 24-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod)
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Hello everyone As some of you may know, I do a fair amount of custom work involving Lego minifigures. I've got a recent project I'd like to share the results of, and also a question arising from that project. You'll find an image of the figure in (...) (20 years ago, 22-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Rob, have you done a deal with LEGO???...??? ROSCO (20 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Do you have an airbrush? You may have to mix your own using model paints. In fact I'd recomend this for a better surface. Even hand painting may be preferable. I used to build alot of models. And with some practice I got quite good at giving (...) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Hey all Has anyone found a paint that matches light gray? Brand / color? It appears I need to paint some black 3x3x2 cones light grey to finish off a smooth steeple point, and as they were never done in light gray , it's time to improve some bonus (...) (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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Here's a holiday card we knocked out this past week in order take advantage of the personalized card sale over at Shutterfly.com: (URL) After the positive reviews we got from recipients of (URL) last year's card>, we went for a goofier theme. The (...) (20 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Do I get a discount for ordering in bulk? Totally awesome stuff, man. I'm such a sucker for lights in stuff and I LOVE how you worked in the Classic Space console images on the display. How soon before these parts will have self-contained power like (...) (20 years ago, 25-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) the part looks pretty cool, the extreme close up is pretty cruel! Regarding the lightand sound part, I didn't realise this existed, I wonder why they didn't use it more (with different inserts)? Tim (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Hehe...this is a great concept. I think of the early 80's Idea Books that have all the awesome interior shots with cool lighting and such. How amazing would a similar shoot look with consoles like these? Or say Dan's Explorer with a couple (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Not impossible, but definitely too tough for even the likes of me. Consider this though: put the acetate inside the brick and then you would not have a smooth face on the outside. You'd have a ridge there. I can probably clean this current (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod)
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(...) Hey Rob, those look good. One suggestion: Have you considered placing the transparent piece on the inside of the brick? It might be more difficult, but it would lend a cleaner look. -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Rob, those are great. Never mind the naysayers "LEGO never made that console in that color" or whatever they may say. You are a(n evil) genius. Of course, now you have to figure out how to introduce motion effects into your lighting, so (URL) this (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Check 'em out: (URL) extremely happy with the outcome. No shadows, no unsightly innards showing... Thanks to Admiral Giddens for the use of his site for reference material. The only nitpick I have is about the small place on the 1x2 that I cut too (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod) !
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"lester witter" <witter@erim-int.com> wrote in message news:I7KwJs.14q3@lugnet.com... (...) OK, I used the wrong term to simplify for posting. I actually use a drill press with an X/Y vise. Sorry for the confusion. Rob (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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Which bedmill do you have? Lester (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'm already using hot glue which dries to a translucent white color. There's just not that much room inside a 1x2 tile to hide an LED. I'll experiment... Rob (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) Would it be possible to fill the block with some sort of translucent something? That way the lighting would more diffused, and light up more evenly. Even something like good old-fashioned white glue - that dries clear and the light would show (...) (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Lar. Ya, I wish there was a better way (probably is, I just haven't thought of it yet) to make it show less of the shadows. I'm really enthusiastic about this new idea. Who knows, it could make its way into the train scene too. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 21-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) I think I like the slope better because you can't see the LED shadow as clearly, thicker makes it more translucent or something. But, all in all, truely a tour-de-force, modboy... I wasn't able to make out what the wording on the first line of (...) (20 years ago, 21-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) Clicky clicky again and see the new 1 x 2 tile with lights. I'm having WAY too much fun this weekend! Rob (20 years ago, 21-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) They did do it once, many years ago! If you haven't seen this before, check out: (URL) more specifically: (URL) neatest thing about the piece is that it's actually a small picture of a top-down view of the ship itself, so they probably (...) (20 years ago, 21-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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"Rob Hendrix" <rob.removebeforesen...msltc.org> wrote in message news:I7HMM4.L91@lugnet.com... (...) For a real challenge, why not try and sell the idea to LEGO? I bet they'd take a sniff at it, at any rate! ;-) Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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"Tom McDonald" <radiotitan@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I7HJ7I.1yp5@lugnet.com... (...) sent me. I'm envisioning a red spot that says, "I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that..." :P (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:I7HCGC.n17@lugnet.com... (...) They do now :) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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(...) But I'm partial :-) I'm also envisioning on that little screen, "Modification Design (C) Rob Hendrix, all rights reserved." And also, "ALL DATA ON DRIVE C: WILL BE LOST. PROCEED? (Y/N)" -Tom McD. (URL) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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Good model. Except that classic space never had black computers, only blue, white and light grey :) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space)
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It's been in the back of my mind for a while and suggested by many over the course of the last couple of years so I decided to give it a try tonight. I'm talking about a Classic Space style light up computer screen. It was fun to build even though (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.space) !
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Hello everyone. My name is Norbert Black (I'm posting via Deborah's account while my Lugnet authentication goes through), and I've been painting and otherwise modifying minifigs for about a decade now. I'm a member of ParLUGment, the Ottawa AFOL (...) (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !
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(...) norbert thanks you for the kind words. he has been coaxed out of hiding and is now preparing a document which he'll post on lugnet in the near future. keep an eye out for further samples of his work, which are now being photographed and posted (...) (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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Lets try that again shall we, sorry Norbert I just finished reading a bunch of email about Doug. :) Norbert is indeed an incredibly talented individual. I spend a lot of time marvelling at the detail he puts into his custom minifigs and signs. Here (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Deborah Higdon wrote: ...snippet... (...) Lets try that again shall we, sorry Norbert I just finished reading a bunch of email about Doug. :) Norbert is indeed an incredibly talented individual. I spend a lot of time marvelling at (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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In lugnet.general, Deborah Higdon wrote: ...snippet... (...) Doug is indeed an incredibly talented individual. I spend a lot of time marvelling at the detail he puts into his custom minifigs and signs. Here are a few other links to some of his work. (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) feature the new light minifig light system (press his head and get light) Hey sounds like they took a page out of Rob Hendrix's book. So now they have lights in mini-figs hands? hmmmmm. jt (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) I had the pleasure of seeing Norbert's amazing work up close, and let me tell you, the pics do not even begin to do the astonishing details he creates justice. I was never much of a fan of painted details (aside from a few rare examples) until (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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(...) Just to add to deborah's links, here is another example of Norberts fine art: (URL) The Space-heads in our club were particularly keen on this item. Play well. Tim Strutt (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (URL) sorry about the size of this photo, it's not mine. (...) i believe this "outing" of norbert's abilities may lead him to begin posting to our forum. he reads regularly and i have it from a good source that he might soon start to post. ask (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for tooting his horn for him. I have to agree that he has a very fine(1) hand with the brush! If you could convince him to post, perhaps to explain how he did the pink hair with the bouffant curlunder that would be swell. Toot toot (er, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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