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Re: Moonbase module update
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Thu, 12 Sep 2002 01:42:44 GMT
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"William R Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message
news:m2hegwns3n.fsf@komodo.home.wards.net...
> "Nicole Drumm" <kdrumm1@stny.rr.com> writes:
> > As the days roll by and the Arcane family settle into the new life
> > thrust upon them we find that they aren't sitting by doing nothing.
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=240939
> [...]
> 
> Great work!  It's interesting to watch the evolution of the module.  I
> like the idea of the fence - it's always hard to find a use for those
> darn insect arm things.  The use of R2D2 legs to hold the crane in
> place is very clever - I don't think I've ever seen that before.

They are as stiff if not more stiff than using friction pegs. It also saved
6-8 parts this way. I can't take credit, it was Duane's idea.

> One suggestion: see if you can find a way to attach the ladder so that
> it doesn't interfere with docking to another module.  Perhaps mount it
> on the underside of the doorway so it can fold out of the way?

"The ingress/egress ladder that is both removable and foldable." the
whole assembly comes right off so it can connect.
--
Thanx~
Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!"
http://www.geocities.com/duelarcane1/
Brickshelf Account: drumm-family
Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family
Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots



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  Re: Moonbase module update
 
(...) I'm going to have to try that sometime. (...) Right, but *how* is it removed? Is there a crane to remove it? I think the "Hand of God" has to disconnect it. What I was referring to is a way that the hinges could be used to make it removable (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)

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  Re: Moonbase module update
 
(...) like the idea of the fence - it's always hard to find a use for those darn insect arm things. The use of R2D2 legs to hold the crane in place is very clever - I don't think I've ever seen that before. One suggestion: see if you can find a way (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)

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