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Hello everyone! So I've been experimenting with the externally powered monorail... Then I remembered how much fun I had with Mark Riley's LDCC-- (URL) (vid from way back in '06) So one thing led to another, and here's the result-- (URL) (monorail (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) Picked some up today and have been experimenting--as of now, the wire brushes are better--the bogey doesn't accomodeate the shoes nicely without some heavy mods... i'll keep playing. though! Not sure if those would work without some more (...) (...) (14 years ago, 11-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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(...) WOW! That is awesome. I am going to have to try this sometime in the future. I will suggest some <https://plus43.safe.../p358.html HO pick-up shoes> for the power though. Not sure if those would work without some more invasive modding though. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks--I only seem that way 'cause I'm always inspired by the amazing people I hang out with... (...) Why yes... yes yo did get us to strike the show... Then I went home and did this as a result... So, in a way, Chris is totally responsible (...) (14 years ago, 9-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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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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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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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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| | Re: Externally powered Monorail
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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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| | Externally powered Monorail
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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
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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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| | 4 new creations
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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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| | Legomaster Summer 2010
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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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| | some ships in Atlantis colors
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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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| | Re: GPQ - Generation: Puppy Quad
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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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| | Re: GPQ - Generation: Puppy Quad
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(...) (URL) ;)> (14 years ago, 23-Jul-10, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: GPQ - Generation: Puppy Quad
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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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