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Sounds like the B/Link parts bion001 and bion002 - (URL) - but what the official/Peeron part numbers are I do not know regards William -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Niels Horn (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, Just bought two sets 8558 - Cahdok & Gahdok. never bought any Bionicle set, this one is going to be for the parts (and I found them mispriced at about US$8,00 each!). After building the model just for fun, I started cataloging the parts. Now I (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Bionicle hunting Galidor!
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funny (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I'm missing something here: why not just let them fall off the end of the mechanism as the tread goes around the sprocket? (...) I built something similar for moving soccer balls, and discovered that it's not a great idea to try to put the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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As a matter of fact, yes. The large links pictured here: (URL) your description, and they are even made by Lego. They are out of production, but I notice that there are many for sale on Bricklink (pricey, however). I have quite a few of these (since (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Bionicle hunting Galidor!
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Hi All, I am not a regular poster here but I came up with something I thought might interest you. I was contemplating the new Galidor figures and got to thinking about what the Bionicles reaction might be. Here is my link, it should go public soon. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I just saw this listed at US S@H. You're right, the parts look really nice, the price doesn't. I sure hope we see some of these parts showing up in partspacks or cheaper sets soon. I know I'd LOVE to get a bunch of those trans-red bent beams to (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I'm just looking for something a little less vulneralble to failing under accidental stress (i.e. - binding of parts), and at the same time use that same feature to be able to support much more weight as could regular chain links (not conveyor (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Assuming you actually mean chain and not track links then I have two idea's. You could double up the chain, using two side by side. Or Theoretically if you used larger gears the chain would (apart from being slightly longer) move faster, (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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A heavier duty chain that would work in the place of the current chain links Lego manufactures? -Rob (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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<<snip>> Since my Lugnet membership is in limbo awaiting fee I'll answer this way. The only two sets I can have an honest opinion about are these: 1 <set:8480 8480 Space Shuttle> 2 <set:8460 8460 Mobile Crane> Regards, /Tobbe (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I've taken the clear 9 leaders from the nominees poll and set them in a rank poll: (URL) the best ever Technic sets from the most favorite (1) to the least favorite (9). The sets that made it to the final are: <set:8480 8480 Space Shuttle> <set:8880 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Josef McLean" <vstar@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message news:H2KInz.I0H@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) (8 (...) steering (...) The only problem is that it should had contained a difrential. But that hard to get into that small drive. Lek Vel Øyvind (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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For some reasons, I never have enough 5u axles, so maybe a 12u axle are best, the newer type, and a sharp scalpell, cut the axle all the way round, and just snap it off. The ends will be flatt, so the axles are perfect. No sanding reqiured since (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"William Howard" <william@howard-fami...rld.co.uk> wrote in message news:NFBBICINOLKHMIO...d.co.uk... (...) *cut* (...) As many other said here, use the axel length you have the most of. And another thing, I never ditch the ~1U axel, or ~3U (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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It's a nice and compact design! I'll try it on my bots! :-) ciao ste Josef McLean <vstar@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message H2KInz.I0H@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) (8 (...) steering (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi i just signed up for this forum/newsgroup. mainly becuase i wanted to show off this design i've been working on. Its a front wheel drive system that has steering and fits into a 10 stud space (8 stud steering beams) It works quite well, has a (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:H2CtE4.A67@lugnet.com... (...) build. (...) Uh? You backordered it and got it first now? Where do you live then? I got it from the shop the 5th September, thats over a week ago. ... Is it (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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TJ, You know I've already red your story, but for those who haven't seen the Liebherr yet I can only say one word: GREAT! Dennis Bosman (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Gali Nuva props really work
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I was playing with Gali Nuva in the bathtub this weekend and was delighted to see that when she is moved through the water her small hand props spin like mad. In the late night quiet of my clawfoot bathtub, I could even hear the props "hum" as they (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) i am now the proud owner or two 7u axles - and my BobCat looks much better for them (...) Worked well. I made a slight modification by swapping two of the 1x2 with hole bricks for 1x2 with axlehole bricks. That way the axle doesn't turn as (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8461 F1 Racer is identical to Silver Champion
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I think that you should go take a look at www.peeron.com, and do searches for "8458" and "8461", and compare. I own neither of these models, but I still think the similarity is about 95%... (...) And this is a very good thing. the silver champion (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8461 F1 Racer is identical to Silver Champion
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The panels are actually different parts, not just different colors. And the rear spoiler is different (uses tiles rather than panels). And for those who didn't buy the silver champion because we're poor (such as myself), the price is different. :-) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Compare the instruction manuals. Identical except for the different colored panels. Anyone having the 8458 Silver Champion already will be disappointed. Why doesn't Lego come out with some new Technic models. (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Try www.crash.net for any motor racing news. You don't miss much in the races. Find out the qualifying positions, that's usually pretty close to the 60-odd full speed parade laps that pass for a F1 race these days. Next round should be okay for you (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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It seems they are molded: if you look closely, there is a very thin line along the axle where halves of the mold join. The injection point is at one end. I suspect (but I'm not sure) that actually the mold has 4 parts, two for the axle itself, two (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Speaking of the axles does anyone have any idea if LEGO make them with an extrusion mold or if they actually injection-mold each axle out of individual injection molds? If there's one part that's practically designed for extrusion molding techniques (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Help needed for hopper feed assembly.
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I need something which will dislodge the 2x3 and 2x4 bricks from the treads found in Technic set 8257 - I need a means to pop them off without the use of excessive or damaging force. The primary use of this hopper is so that I can rapidly and easily (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I am trying to locate pictures of the Demag AC650 mobile crane. I have found some while surfing the net, but most are from far away and do not offer much in the way of help building an accurate model. I have made several attempts to contact (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: T.j's right, you can never have too many cranes
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(...) Try (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, John Barnes writes: (Why do they make it so hard to keep in touch with F1 (...) We get evey race free over here. I still don't watch it though, it's so boring, Schumacher wins everything and Hakkinen's taken a year off. I lost (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I'd estimate 95% of sets I buy are for their parts content. I build the other 5% as an educational experience - it's important to find out what the Lego designers intend some of the newer parts to be used for - and I think I keep 1% intact. (Warning (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) So, are you actually going to build it? I thought your sets went straight to the big parts bin for future sorting ;-) TJ (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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got the kit... here it is. (URL) should i do first. does anyone know how to find out about robotic competitions here in boston? -tk (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Credit where credit's due - my backordered 8461 arrived today considerably ahead of the promised schedule! Thanks LD!! I can't wait to tear into it this weekend! It looks like another great build. JB (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yep saw this as I was browsing BIMP! I like it! And I am also hanging out for more details / pics! ROSCO (el-cheapo minifig-scale crane builder....) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: NWBrickCon on Nickelodeon
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(...) Yeah, you'll have to tell them to visit my LEGO animation seminar on Saturday :P. -Seth Rotkin (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: T.j's right, you can never have too many cranes
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(...) Thanks. (...) The truck part is 101.5cm long approx, 14.3 cm wide and 11cm high. The jib is 124cm high but if I combined both jibs into one I could go as high as 194cm maybe over 2 metres. The crane needs a space 1m x 1.2m to operate. I saved (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: T.j's right, you can never have too many cranes
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(...) No, I live right in the middle of England and she lives in Scotland which is the bit at the top :-). But we have met. Or is there a Baldwin sponsors Lego models deal It's just a coincidence (...) I've left the crane all setup ready so I can (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Pictures might be difficult as there is so much cramped into a small space but I could knock up quick cutaway dat tomorrow, no trouble. Steve (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Wow! But then again... wow. Do you live near Jennifer? Or is there a Baldwin sponsors Lego models deal that I don't know about? Can't wait to see more pictures..... Duq "Steven lane" <steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Yes, and so is Jennifer! (...) Excellent model!!! That's damn nice! I love the cab shape, I think you did a good job with it. And I agree about the windscreens, they do look much better as you've done them. That thing must be a monster, how long is (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Wire sandwich (was Re: Making 7u axles)
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(...) Didn't work :-( But 4 1x1 round plates supporting a 2x2 plate leave enough room to squeeze a wire through :-) William (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nice one Steve, the cab windows work really well. Any chance of seeing more detail of the suspension setup? Jennifer (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: T.j's right, you can never have too many cranes
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I've just checked the link from Bimp and their seems to have been an extraneous %20 added to the end of the link try (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Advance Technic Car + Remote Control Car
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(...) Perhaps I could help a bit here from first-hand experience with the 8466. After much debate, I had decided not to buy the RC car (129.99) for motorizing the 8466. So instead I tried it with the rcx and/or standard battery pack (as seen in (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all Check out my new Moc (and site) as featured on Bimp. (URL) (and click model) LMKWYT Steve (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Yes. I have an axle across the frame like a normal anti-roll bar with levers on the ends connected to the axle with the long ball-link arms from the F1. It is really effective. You model sounds most impressive! I tried the Pitman arm and drag (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Questions about the first version of the control center console
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(...) I think these are not original, so you will have to open the case to see where they end. This will tell you what you can safely do with them. Or if not, you can post another pic of the opened case ... Greetings Horst (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Dang! That is fantastic! Just great, just great. wow. Good deal! Legomaster (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) HUZZAH! That is really awesome! ~GAMH (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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In an amazing twist of fate, I was contacted by Nickelodeon so they could do a spot for NWBrickCon. The spot will be on "In Play Today," a segment that happens during commercial breaks and in between programs. Look for the spot on Oct 4, at various (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Iveco Eurostar with extensible trailer
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Its very very simple how the steering works. If you ever have taken a good look on the fifth wheel on a truck, (europian ones not sure about US trucks) there are a little cutout piece in the rear, and behind the king pin (the pin on the trailer (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Sounds really impressive Gordon! Lots of functions, and seems like you're modelling the car on actual automotive suspension designs. Awesome details on the engine. I'm sure we would all love to see some pictures, or maybe LDRAW models. I'm (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Questions about the first version of the control center console
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Hi all, I've just picked up one of those by-the-pound pile of bricks from an ebay auction. It includes the 2840 Technic Control Center console((URL) that came with the first Technic Control Center set - 8094 ((URL) as some of you might know, this (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | THUNDERBOTS!!!!!!
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Hi everyone, Please click the link below to find out about the Ultimate THUNDERBOTS!! (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | RE: Making 7u axles
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(...) mods! Ummm? Interesting idea. [FX: Evil cackle fades into the background - light bulb appears over head] thanks Ross regards William (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Advance Technic Car + Remote Control Car
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Installing motors into an 8448 is simple. In fact, they make room for 2 motors. (one in the front, one in the back). If you want to add the third and keep the gull wing doors, you'll have to do some modification, but not too much, to fit 2 motors (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Advance Technic Car + Remote Control Car
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It seems that a lot of people here, did this already. I have 8448, and I really wonder which extra set that would be a good combo to make my 8448 as a remote control car. Some people did this with Mindstorm, but I read a couple post below that you (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Making 7u axles
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(...) Aaaargh! Before doing that, consider sandwiching wires between 2 of these (URL) done this many times and it works well, without the need for evil mods! ROSCO (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Making 7u axles
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(...) a (...) As a finishing touch, use the Dremel buffing pads to put a nice shine on the end. (Bwahahahahhah - Lego surgery!) Mark (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) is a web site for heavy load trailers here in california (URL) of the trailers here with more than 2 or 3 axles can not back up. Gary (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Making 7u axles
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(...) Oops. Did anyone catch my math mistake? That should have been a 10u axle, instead of 12u. If you cut a 7u axle from a 10u, then you'll have a small leftover piece that's a little less than 3u long. Geesh, isn't Monday over yet? Oh... it is. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) As a heavy equipment technician here in the US, I can tell you that all of the really oversize (way over 80,000 pounds and more than 5 axles or 12,000-20,000 pounds per tire or pair of tires) vehicles here in the US use some type of remotely (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Making 7u axles
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What you can also do is use a 10U to make a 7U and also a 2U (or use a 12U to make a 7U and 4U), discarding ~ 1U. Once again, it is best to just use what you have most of, especially since 2's and 4's are rather plentiful. "Thomas Avery" (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Thomas Many thanks 1) for all the good advice and 2) for reminding me that I have a Dremmel-like modelling tool somewhere in the loft! I shall be cutting tonight! (...) If the axles work I also need to make some plates I can pass a wire through (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Congratulations! Welcome to the wonderful world of brick modification ;-) (...) What I like to do is assemble 7 Technic bricks side by side and then one solid brick on the end. Connect plates to the top and bottom. Now slide your axle through (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Francesca Galbier" <francesca.galbier@t...alinet.it> wrote in message (...) also, I'm not entirely sure either! I think from a geometrical viewpoint it makes more sense to derive the angle of the trailer wheels from the angle of the trailer (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Iveco Eurostar with extensible trailer
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(...) Hi Jennifer I’m happy in your reply. You, Dennis,Bram and Evert are my favourite builders in this NG.. I prefer technic figure scale in heavy vehicle so it’s easy to have motion in various function. Then I add Mindstorms special parts (special (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I saw it just fine. -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots "Kyle Beatty" <carbunicle@appleogue.net> wrote (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Making 7u axles
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Well, I'm finally going to bite the bullet and [dons flame proof suit] *cut* some of my axles to make 7u lengths. Has anybody who's actually done this before got any tips? What kind of cutting tool? Craft knife? Stanley knife? Xato razor saw? What (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone have any photos of Technic vehicles with solid axles front and rear? I have been working on one for the last couple of weeks and was after some more inspiration. I am using the newer construction style like the F1 racer, OffRoader, etc. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Kustom Kanohi
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(...) I bought some Sculpey brand plastic clay to make my own masks* for my Lego action figures. These are my first trial results. (The blue mask is an actual Lego mask for comparison.) (URL) tried to be clever and carve out eye-holes on this one. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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First attempt at making a custom mask. (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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"Francesca Galbier" <francesca.galbier@t...alinet.it> wrote in message (...) Nice work! It is great to see someone else making vehicles at the technic figure scale, I really like the appearance of the tractor. It would be interesting to see the (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Francesca Galbier" <francesca.galbier@t...alinet.it> wrote in message news:H24uxJ.A5G@lugnet.com... (...) cylinders (...) controlled (...) Very nice work! Both of you are very good engineers. I hope you will take more pictures and post them. I (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | 8472 - a quick look
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Well, I found out how the motor works which is the main reason I bought the set. As Huw Millington rightly pointed out, it relies on the integrated battery and motor "lump" with the reversing switch on the top. The forward/reverse action is (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 8461 vs 8458
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I completed 8461 today, and can now summarise the differences between it and 8458. The obvious difference is of course the use of a new style of panel. There are two sizes, in left and right, of course. Their designated panel numbers (for those that (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Iveco Eurostar with extensible trailer
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Hi all !! Thanks to my best Lego friend Fabio Sali’s digital camera, I’m pleased to announce my first creation on this site; an Iveco Eurostar 2x4 with extensible trailer controlled by Manas motor/Rcx Manas motor, installed inside the tractor, check (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | RE: Steering Instructions
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Umm? There are actually only 2 specialised parts - the CV joint and the 3 pin hub with steering arms - (of which you need 4 of each) in the mechanism that arn't "commonly" available in other sets. The rest of the mechanism is universal joints, new (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm sorry to say that I don't think that having the manual itself is going to help much. The 8466 achieves 4wd and steering by using some very specialized parts. You can't easily achieve the same effect using elements from other sets. Fredrik (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Or just the 8466 manual - a number of sets have been parted on BrickLink recently and the manuals are about $4 to $6 regards William -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Fredrik (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Kyle, as a Bionicle lover all I got to say is... I loved it! Got a good laugh, when I needed it. Thanks. -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Strictly for laughs: (URL) the question: what do you do with last year's model of Bionicle? (As I expect some anti-Toa wags will want to put their oar in ((URL) I'll try to deflect some of the animus: "Nothing!" "Fireplace!" "Goodwill!" "Part them (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I think that the easiest solution is to buy an 8466, which has four wheel drive and front wheel steering, in addition to many other functions. I also like the 8459 Front Loader, which implements four wheel drive and steering in a different (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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The 8466 also does this. Actually, the 8466 does pretty much everything the 8880 does except four wheel steering, and that's easily solved. (just extend the steering gear to the backwheels and mount the rack in front of the rear wheels, assuming the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) AFAIK the only LEGO car to feature this is 8880, you might be able to borrow idea's from that design. The instructions can be found on Brickshelf. (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Anybody know where I can find out info on various steering configuations for full time 4WD? Pictures would be most welcome..Thanks in advance :-) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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It's a pity there isn't a remote-control pneumatic switch you could connect up to Mindstorms or a similar system. I would *love* to be able to remotely control switches, this would solve your problem somewhat by drastically cutting (figuratively (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't thing tube stretch is a factor here. The pneumatic tubes do not expand very much at the normal pressures of Lego pnuematics. The tubes are relatively stiff. The volume comes from just the long length of tubing. (Think of a volume (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Thomas Avery" <thomas.avery@intec-hou.com> wrote in message news:H21B7s.FzE@lugnet.com... (...) *how (...) and (...) it (...) be (...) cylinder (...) plenty (...) Hmm... When the valve is switched in one direction, one tube to the cylinder gets air (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) In a way, that was what I meant: since the tubes are made of rubber, they are somewhat elastic (thus they can increase their volume significantly if they are long enough). (...) Ok, I guess I got it: it can work, but it must be always "on", (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) From my experience, you can have really long tubes (10~20 feet, or more) and not have significant losses due to friction. What you should be concerned with is the volume of the tubes. Basically, if you have a lot of long tubes, your system (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"John Guerquin" <jguerquin@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:H20vyo.G4H@lugnet.com... (...) Same as before, black friction ones. (...) The rear spoiler is a complete redesign, partly made using traditional plate and tile methods, which looks like (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I have recently developed a pneumatic gizmo to remotely act on my train track points, which is working quite nicely. The thing is, I don't know *how far apart* can I place the compressor so that the loss of charge in the tubes isn't too big. Has (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the info and photos Huw! Eventhough I have the Silver Champion...cough... McLaren, I will definetly get the Williams too! I was wondering about the front suspension: The 8458 used black 3-long friction pins in a few of the joints, (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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x-post to lugnet.technic fut: lugnet.build (...) Hey, thats pretty cool considering the 8448 set is one of the top Technic sets around (IMHO of course). Super Street Sensation / Super Car Mk II (URL) It measures 176 x 48 studs, or roughly 5 feet (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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"travis" <phree@attbi.com> wrote in message news:H1zLz4.592@lugnet.com... (...) Chassis-wise it is identical to the Silver Champion. Only the bodywork has been revised, and then only slightly. (...) You can do worse than keep an eye out at (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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YES!!!...!!! Today is a good day. This is 1 of the 2 on my list that I MUST HAVE AGAIN. Now all I need is the 5571 to be RE-released!. If that happens, I will give LEGO my soul... :) (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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this is only like the sweetest lego chassis ever built... How the hell is it I haven't even seen this before. Never even knew it existed. -tk "Huw Millington" <hmillington@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:H1z3Hp.G4M@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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