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Tim Courtney wrote:
> Rick Kujawa wrote in message ...
> > > I have some pictures of my modular system (not terribly clear) at
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/zacktron/Transport/
> >
> > Tim, I couldn't see any docking pass through in these pictures.
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> Ya... I didn't take pictures of it. But there's a 3-4 tall x 4 wide opening
> for a passthrough between the gray/white module and the white cockpit
> module - and it has doors on 1x2 hinge bricks to close flush with the
> exterior. Sorry I don't have anything made up to show detail on it.
> They're connected to each other by 2 technic pegs, but that's not strong
> enough to hold. The overhead black rail inserts in a groove in the gray
> module and snaps in via 2 technic axles, for a very firm hold.
>
> > > What other modular designs are you referring to?
> >
> > Can't recall right now, but they where very "legoy" looking.
>
> Hmmm....
>
> Tom McDonald's M3?? (Baylug Space, I believe). Though boxy, he has done an
> *excellent* job with multifunctional modules, including his node which
> allows multiple levels of modules attached. I've seen this system in
> person, it *rocks*!
>
> > > Still....if you have a good amount of Technic, beams would work great for
> > > making a station superstructure with girders. Appropriate crossbracing • and
> > > developing a system which a module can mount on would make for a sturdy
> > > station and allow more versatility like minifig passthrough.
> >
> > Can't wait to see what you come up with!
>
> Neither can I :) Right now I don't have much time to be working on
> engineering something of that sort - getting ready to go away to school in
> the fall and also doing improvements to ldraw.org and working on a website
> for the startup I'm a part of. So I don't guarantee anything...
School? I don't recall you mentioning this at the 'fest. Where are you headed?
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| Rick Kujawa wrote in message ... (...) Ya... I didn't take pictures of it. But there's a 3-4 tall x 4 wide opening for a passthrough between the gray/white module and the white cockpit module - and it has doors on 1x2 hinge bricks to close flush (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.space)
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