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(...) Thanks! I think the pics cover how 'easy' it is to convert the monorail bogeys for power pickups (going to the hobby store today for more inspiration), but if Ross or you (or anyone) has any questions or want additional info, just let me know. (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Totally awesome, Dave! I sent a link to my son, Ross (who is currently attending college); you will soon become, I predict, his new hero! :-) Well played. JOHN (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Dave, I am so proud to say I know you. You sir are amazing. I would also like to anounce to the comunity that I got to see Dave build his first working prototype at the hobby show. I should also point out that at 6pm, I told him he had to stop (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Try you local hobby store: (URL) Hornet Hobbies in Toronto (URL) ) Google tells me Modelers Choice in Hamilton carries slot cars (URL) Dundas valley hobbies: (URL) these guys in Burlington: (URL) A> (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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(...) I did forget to mentinon ,though you can see it in the pics on Flickr, that the brushes for the power pickup almost make the monorail run in 1 direction only-just like the slot cars... if the monorail runs the other way, the brushes will get (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Haven't put a start/stop in, and they were out of the plan anyway.... But I'll try copper taping one soon--there's somethign niggling in my mind that if you left the transformer on full in one direction, that the monorail switch would work as (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Woah, that's pretty cool! How does it handle any start/stops that it encounters? I assume that the switch on the motor wasn't actually disengaged, so it it needs to be out to the left or right in order to work? DaveE (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Snipped. (...) This is going to be awesome... good luck with the progress, cant wait to see the final working of this project. GOOOOO Dave! Janey "Red Brick" (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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I won't bother to link pics here 'cause it always takes me at least 3 tries to embedden 'em... Anyway, with much further ado, here's my latest POC-- Externally powered monorail!! Pics at Flickr-- (URL) Vids at YouTube-- (3 URLs) So a few things--the (...) (14 years ago, 8-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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The LEGO® Group Partners With NASA to Build and Explore the Future BILLUND, Denmark, November 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- LEGO® bricks will provide a symbolic link between Earth and space when the Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from Cape Canaveral (...) (14 years ago, 3-Nov-10, to lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Its been awhile since I've posted an moc but i finally got around to taking pics some models that I created over the past six months or so. I wanted to start making use of my black and dark blue bricks so I've added a ShadowOps sub-theme to the (...) (14 years ago, 18-Oct-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Hey all, I just finished up the summer series of shows in the County Parks called the Kids Kingdom (NJ). Here are some of the links to the photos: (URL) This picture is to funny! June 5th (URL) Cedar Brook Park> (Youtube Video) July 10th (URL) (...) (14 years ago, 22-Sep-10, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nj, FTX)
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Hi, it's been quite a time since i've posted something on lugnet. Here are my latest mocs: (URL) For microfig scale lovers: (URL) Finally also another capital cityship in microfig scale: (URL) Cheers, Didier (14 years ago, 11-Aug-10, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce, Eric Sophie wrote: snip (...) Enjoyed! Woof woof!! Very nicely done--clean lines and a flawless execution! You continue to amaze. Dave K (14 years ago, 24-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (URL) ;)> (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Wait wait wait--I'm confused here, Eric. You're saying this is not a kitty? Very cute. (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) Generation: Puppy Quad A cyber mech fusion between Pilot and Animal Robot. (URL) Complete with Energy Core and Transformation Mode. (2 URLs) MOCpages.com> (URL) Brickshelf.com> Enjoy! Eric Sophie LUGNET Member #1051 (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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| | Re: Apocryphal Blacktron (I know you've been jonesing)
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In lugnet.space, Dave Schuler wrote: snip (...) Love to see it built with real pieces! The CGI makes it look too 'clean' :) As a guy who used to play MW lots 'n lots, I'd like to take a run around in this suit... Dave K (14 years ago, 20-Jul-10, to lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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(...) K, first LOVE the colours!!! That's brilliant! Secondly, all the little details without making it look like you added details for the sake of details--fantastic. From the working landing gear to the escape pod--this is a well thought-out MOC. (...) (14 years ago, 20-Jul-10, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) My review of the Landshark is thusly: First off, I'm not hip enough to even know the meaning of "jonesing," but that aside, I like this AMOC you have created here, Dave! The proportions are pleasingly cute, like a Pixar character, which may (...) (14 years ago, 19-Jul-10, to lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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