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Before I blindly go in and screw something up because of lack of electronics knowledge, has anybody already tackled this feat? I assume its very easy with a couple of diodes (maybe too easy) to isolate the batteries from the dc input, but I have (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi, thanks Anrea! And your english isn't perfect, but I get the gist! ROSCO (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Jen! Am I allowed to say "nyak, nyak" now??? 8?) (...) Well in this case, I just hung around taking photos from outside the barriers, and Andy saw me and invited me up! I've had not so pleasant experiences asking other crane drivers (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Holy C......... That's quite high (understatement) for a little LEGO motor. Do you think it's possible that the train controller I used in my test didn't produce enough juice? If that's the case, then the motor has a higher maximum stall (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hi Thomas, Interesting informations ! I added a link to this thread in my motor comparison page... Philo www.philohome.com (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Ok, here is an extrapolated result for the short circuit (stalled) test. The current at 9 volts would be 3.6 amps. Since I did not wish to burn up the motor, I checked current readings at both 3 and 6 volts and also measured the DC resistance and (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Well, check this out: (URL) are a few pictures of the internals of the motor. Quite a few gears! (...) Thanks! TJ (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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That figure was the normal operation (no load) figure. What concerned me was that it was a factor of almost 20 higher than the gear motors which normally run about 10mA. Of course, it is very easy to overlook the fact that the gear motor is (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Yes, I did too. Judging from the performance of the RC car, you'd think the motors would be equivalent to perhaps 8, or more, of the geared 9V motors. The buggy can really zip along! There was one other thing about my test. When the 9252 motor (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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This is interesting information, thanks TJ. I must say that I got the visual impression that the buggy motors seemed to have more than a mere 2 - 3 times more shaft power output than the gear motors. The little piece of data which would add greatly (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Me too! I think rubberbands are other of those few items that can be substituted with non-Lego materials... anyway, the only difference (I think) is where the rubberband (or string in this case) was manufactured. And Ross, about the steel rod (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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Last night I performed a few quick tests on the 5292 motors (the new motors from the 8475 Race Buggy set: (URL) to compare them to the standard geared 9V motor ((URL) summary, the 5292 motor (when geared down to match RPM of 71427) has about 2.33 (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Shorter non-wrapped URL: (URL) 5218 TECHNIC Pneumatic Pack. /Tobbe (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yep :) (...) I too have a load but I don't buy parts from other sources then sets. (...) /Tobbe (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It looks like an airport fire truck to me. Perhaps they look like that in Denmark? --Bill. (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Nice crane Ross, I'll have to update my webpage to say that it is practical to get a three section boom at 4 studs wide. It's great that you got good reference photos, I'm still not quite gallous enough to ask people if I can take photos of that (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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"Øyvind Steinnes" <senniets@online.no> wrote in message news:H8Cq6z.Hw1@lugnet.com... (...) You get one with this: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) So what your saying is 'I Hope lego do a bad job because I'll get the parts I want' :-). Even if that's not what you actually mean. I just buy them off Ebay, I have loads. (...) Check out this link (URL) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Hi Ross, many compliment, your allterraincrane are fantastic!To times it is more difficult to construct great small models rather than! Now I must wait for, I wanted to publish the new BIGFOOT!;-))))) Obviously I am joking!!! P.S. You know that my (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) agreed under the back knob you can see the ball-pin the front knob is connected to it but the front knob seems to be enable to move in one direction only (...) i agree when i sharp a little bit the picture then it shows part-studs of engine (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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<<snip>> (...) Very much so, thanks! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Agreed! (22 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, I don't want to go into *that* argument, but I feel string is one of those few items that's perfectly acceptable to substitute with non-LEGO materials :-) (...) No problemo. I highlighted your post last week, but couldn't reply then (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Hmmm. I didnt even try that - just chose the grey cos it looked more like the steel of your average hydraulic ram 8?) Might try a red one too.... I actually thought about getting a steel rod & inserting into a plastic sleeve - (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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Just checked the mailbox and in it was the 2003 Pitsco. As usual w/ Pitsco, prices are a bit high, but hey. In past editions, pages showing parts most often were just drawings w/ no color to them. Well that's changed (about time); you get to see the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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From: (URL) Bionicles, which are like little Lego robot people, are in. Old square Legos, that kids had to actually use some creativity to assemble, are passe." The rest of the page is funny, but not necessarily suitable for all ages. YMMV. Dave! (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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"Avi Parvin" <parvin@netvision.net.il> wrote in message news:H8B4pB.n5@lugnet.com... (...) (Don't (...) When the set is avaiable I will buy a few sets and try everything :) (Hope there is a tank in the set, because I dont have one yet) The fun with (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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"Avi Parvin" <parvin@netvision.net.il> wrote in message news:H8B4pB.n5@lugnet.com... (...) solved (...) to (...) Th family car is an idea I like to see more of too. But, let's take a moment to look at the auto manufactures and market consists of in (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) lifting cylinder. I know the excessiving bending of the axle is a little unsightly. Have you tried other axles? Are the black axles more stiff than the gray ones? I know that's a dumb question, and I should probably know the answer. But I (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not sure about that, perhaps the liftarm is just to support the knob. (...) I think the red thing is just the handle at the end of the hose. (...) That was also my initial thought. But... I think it's too good to be true. (...) Wow! What a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) My in-mind project might be something like 70 cm long (1:20) and that's all I have to say about that for now :) (...) Or you could have the text above or below the pictures, not on the sides of 'em :) /Tobbe (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I did not mean function-wise, I meant partwise. I'd like more turntables :) (...) That must be a sight... /Tobbe (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The hose I most likely a thing for the non-existing (?) Technic figures to run around spraying with. The red bit is probably the noozle. The white thing in the back appears to be some sort of styling and a tan/gold disc can be seen. Perhaps (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Me? Abuse LEGO??? Never!!!! 8?) (...) Nah, I like big stuff too was just kidding 8?) Just for a bit of comparison, this crane is 10 studs wide, Jennifer's AC100-1 is about 18 I think, and Dennises LG1550 looks to be around 24.... (...) Ah well (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Maybe it controls the hose arm on top? (...) Looks like a hose. (...) I'd say definitely 6. (...) Very unlikely. But I don't think you need a tank when you're using the manual pump. (...) Looks like ordinary flex hose to me - dunno why it (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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"Kyle Beatty" <carbunicle@appleogue.net> wrote in message news:H8B2LL.G9H@lugnet.com... (...) Just my opinion, but a matorian Makuta would seem more frightening. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I hope it's not. A long pin or two vertically seperated hinges will work much better than a horizontal turntable. A hinge is often preferable in applications requiring a rotation of less than 180 degrees. The strenght of the hinge on a JCB (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Hello all, After reading all the threads of the original message, I would like to contribute my 2 cents, (before I’ll gladly give them, along with few hundred dollars more to Lego). 8454 – Funny how the more ugly set got more responds than the other (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) to be the Lord of the Shadow, Destroyer, Prince of Chaos, etc (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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hi dug my observations are: #. whole sets are done using liftarms i read on this group i think that lego is going to build models only from liftarms so these models are good point to start with it if it's true - they are builded with no bricks at (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) so they're both yellow and backhoe's with the large wheels). I will probably get one of these, at least for the pneumatics. I hope it's a Technic turntable in the back of that thing for the backhoe. The front bucket looks like a new (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, that same site also features Indianapolis Int. Airport "Green Hornet", which I think looks pretty good (URL) link might not worm - look under new desktop photos) Here is another firetruck with the same paint hue (URL) I do like lime (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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There are a bunch of new "technic" sets over at Marz Distribution: (URL) of them are classic technic sets such as: (URL) there are more sets like these: (URL) there are listings but no photos that are tantalizing, such as Lego Science Kit Moon (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry, I should have clarified. I was really speaking in hyperbole for effect. More accurately, I feel that for traditional reasons standard city fire trucks (pumpers, ladders, tillers etc.) should be red. However, as has been pointed out, (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Makuta finally appears
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Was browsing when I found this: (URL) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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"Allan Bedford" <ExpertBuilder-DELET...otome.com> skrev i meddelandet news:H866vt.tF@lugnet.com... (...) Well, here in Sweden the city fire trucks are red, but the airport ones are mainly yellow (and a red streak). I'm sure I've seen lime green ones (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Agreed! I think those little sets are cute too. The truck seems to have a gear-driven dump mechanism, and the front end loader seems to have a gear-driven front bucket lifting/lowering mechanism. Prices appear to be 20 USD for the dump truck (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is very likely. :) However, I really needed to do a double take to identify this ambulance yesterday. It simply didn't stand out against the other traffic, the grey of the sky or the snow. Not nearly as much as I would think it should. I (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think the blue thing is supposed to be a hose reel. The white bit with the trans blue thing on top? That's a light bar isn't it? Mark (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes, on second thought, that makes more sense. I guess I was just seeing the wheels and not thinking of much else. Allan B. (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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A few observations about the new sets (now I've had the time to have a better look). First the fire truck. I've seen enough disaster movies to immediately recognize it as an airport firetruck. The color, oh well, maybe I'd prefer yellow or dayglow (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Must be something wrong with your eyes. Extensive studies have shown that this optic green (think that's the name) is the most visible color over a wide range of viewing conditions. Red is a really bad color in the dark and at twilight. Most (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) That was also my first guess, but my second guess is that one knob would rotate the water cannon, and the other would steer the 3 axles. As for other mechanisms hidden in the back.... not sure, but I would hope that a large-ish technic model (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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I too, am very interested in making some interesting project with those gears. I am wondering if they will mesh with gears already produced or only work with the mechanism included with that set. Now to dream up something good to build with (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) O.K. I'm willing to bend on the lime green thing. At least that they are out there and in use. It's hard to argue with eyewitness sightings. But it doesn't mean I have to like it. :) (...) Wow. I'm not sure the trend has been as popular in (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry, I didn't mean to give the wrong impression. I'm quite fond of the 'real' crash trucks. I think they are a wonderful blend of function vs. form. They are superbly rugged looking... something the LEGO model lacks woefully. It wasn't the (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Its worth taking a close look at some of the other items on marz. 4481 (a Star Wars set) seems to have some interesting looking ring gears. (What might once have been referred to as Technic parts ;) I wonder what options will exist to attach things (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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As one who has spent alot of time in recent days complaining about the lack of new sets, I am thrilled with these new sets. I love the backhoe and I think the fire truck looks great too. Count me in to preorder these and get them as soon as Lego has (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Yeah!! :) I think, despite the odd looks of some of the models, the message is clear - Technic as a name may have fallen by the wayside, at least in TLC's plans, but the idea behind the parts is still alive and well - "build working models". That (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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"Allan Bedford" <ExpertBuilder-DELET...otome.com> wrote in message news:H87rMF.3Ay@lugnet.com... (...) I totaly agree. I take 3 of that one, please! :) Can anyone see if there is a pnaumatic tank in there some place? I dont have one yet... (...) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Of course you do... why wouldn't you? ;) Don't worry Larry, I'm not interested in making this into a federal case. You make good points and I am not going to just pretend that my opinion is the only one. I certainly don't want to offend anyone (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) earlier this year and saw those actual trucks or ones very like them. It's sort of what you'd get if you mixed that reviled lime green LEGO color with the standard LEGO yellow we love so much, and then added a bit of white to lighten things (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Before reading any more of my reply, remember, I **agree** with you, I'm not very keen on the model either. Although... Nik likes it better than the backhoe. But then, he's 10. (...) How about this prototype? (URL) (from the site you referenced.... (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Really? See the link near the bottom of this post. I think a lot of them are still traditional red, or often bright yellow. Just my opinion, I really can't back this up with any data. (...) Mechanism to do what do you think? I figure the two (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes, or ARFF's as they are affectionately known. But I should have qualified my proposal by saying, "if you asked the general public." Larry, you are far too knowledgeable when it comes to transportation, vehicles etc. to not see the vague (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow! 9 cylinders, that's unprecedented, It's also the same number as on my AK912 crane. The thought of adding pnumatics to the shovel on the original JCB had crossed my mind before. Jonathan Wilson's right, the lack of beams is appalling. The (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I like the backhoe model as well, although I wonder if there are going to be any blue airtanks included... hopefully, since this looks like a large model using the 8466's large tires. It seems strange to me to have one technic set with 9 (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It looks a lot like an airport crash truck (a kind of fire truck) to me. Right down to the low slung body and fat all terrain wheels. The sickening lime green color is all the latest rage in crash truck colors, apparently.... (URL) that ugly (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Releasing sets like that is NOT the way to get me to reach for my wallet. The 3 small mini sets look acceptable though. As for the backhoe, its got some good points (the large quantity of Pneumatics for one) but the worst point is that it (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is what I think of when I think of LEGO Technic models. This has a very realistic look to it. Very well done! Someone once asked me why I felt so strongly that the Jack Stone series was a bad move for the company. I told them that, "it (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Check out this backhoe with 9(!!) pneumatic cylinders: (URL) this 8-wheeled fire truck with 6 steering wheels: (URL) there are more technic sets: (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic) !
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(...) We need more ranting, not less. Rants almost always give greater insight into your personal experience, and that can only be beneficial. It may not be the easiest thing to swallow, but truth is like that. I agree with you on every other point, (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The 24 hour cartoon channels are great! They keep my bird entertained while I'm at work (he likes Nick the best). As to children, just don't let them watch all the time (though in truth I'll sit and watch The Fairly Oddparents or Samurai Jack (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Jama - "My chest is looking at you"
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(...) I just developed a super secret "Invinso-Spray" A super durable one micron thick layer of protection. Wax on- Wax off- Only problem I got is I have to stash my computer in a little heated hut about two meters away due to the cord of the Vision (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Steve Burge" <steveburge@b_i_g_f_o_o_t.com> wrote in message news:H856EB.6DA@lugnet.com... <snip> Video games have an advantage over board games in that you can play them when no-one else is willing to play a game with you</snip> Isn't that down to (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.technic)
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I'm not 100% certain, but I think the lights and siren parts from the town and space light and sound sets should work with this. Try set 6480 for a look at one of the sets. For parts on Bricklink, try: Lights: (URL) sets: (URL) look under electric, (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) circuits????? 8?) ROSCO (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) No offense to you personally Robert, but I sometimes wish that those people who "can't reveal their sources" would simply not post the information at all. I realize that sometimes they are just trying to be helpful, or to scoop a story before (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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I am pretty cluless about lights, sirens... Can anyone (Jason?) recommend either a good set that has lights and/or sirens compatible with the 9V on the 8475 or even individual bricks from BrickLink? Thanks in advance. Laurent (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Jama lair: (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) These 3 sound like the 3 models seen in some catalog pictures a while back. (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: What a downer :-( ...and we still will hang on....
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(...) I really do beleive that what we say here really does make a difference. The discusion of technic being alive and why it should be has been going on hear for maybe over a year. We may have covered groud that lego cheifs may not have realised. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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Yep, it's a great idea! I would like to thanks Ludger for sharing it, because I can use it for my own MAN tipper truck! Dennis (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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I had some coffe and read this thread. I got to thinking about the range of Technic parts and brick. I figure what falls into a Technic part catagory is so essential to building stuff that moves or helps form features, that it could never go away. I (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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One idea has crept into my mind. Maybe, it's just one of those years? I thought back to the mid 80's and looked at some of my US LEGO brochures to check out what was out then. As I remembered it, Technic was rather thin. One important note: this is (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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Surely they are not remaking the 8280 Fire Engine and the 8235 Front End loader? I'd rather see the 951 Bulldozer, the 8853 Excavator, and the 8862 Backhoe brought back to life. (Ya, I like large equipment - strictly for the parts mind you ;) ) -Rob (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was under the impression that all the problems being listed in the post(s) I replied to were related to the short attention spans being cultivated in new generations these days. Addiction to one form of entertainment may be bad, but it's a (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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Oh, COME ON. We go through this EVERY year. The new catalog comes out, people whine about no Technic in it. Technic is almost never listed in the first catalog of the year. There WILL be some nice Technic sets this year, they're just going to show (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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While I can't reveal my source, I can confirm that Paul is correct. Though the Technic fire truck I saw wasn't red but black and lime green, kind of like an airport fire truck. There is a yellow backhoe that looks quite large. Also there is a (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It woud make commercial sence as Megablocks make a large red fire engine. Fire engines I guess would alway be popular with parents and grandparents. In my opinion though a model team style model would have more appeal to the public. If it's (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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(...) What, if it is true that's great news (and I said technic is alive did'nt I 8^)). But if it ain't, many people who have read your post may be very dissapointed. So please, we need some proof, some evidence. P.S what do you mean by shovel. Is (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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Yeah, but a lot of this comes down to parents who should really monitor what their children are doing and make sure they don't do too much of one thing - be it watch TV, play video games or even read books or play with lego. Video games have an (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Simon! (...) Well they weren't my idea, but they kinda grew on me... ROSCO (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well it do get it's fair share of abuse. (...) :) (...) I don't mind more in the 1:20 range and I don't mind building what others already have built but originality is better. (...) Yes, they are. But I prefer to keep my browser in the 800 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Superb! You've managed to get so much functionality and realism into such a relatively small scale model. I really love the engine(not sure about the pink seats though!). Psi (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Tobbe! (...) I like them too, though I'm disappointed how easily the elevating axle bends. (...) 8?) I doubt even John's miniature controls could be squeezed in there! (...) Yes, I'll probably try transparent next time. It's so (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ah, thanks. I thought both "sounded" right. I think I need more theoretic English. Meanwhile Lord of the Rings must suffer - I can't believe how nice Tolkien makes English. Only read it in Swedish previously. (...) Ah, thanks! I'll give it (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) My guess is kids today are forced to "get adult" faster thus turning away from LEGO sooner. This makes the Technic line in it's traditional meaning harder to sell. Since the rant is up I'll blame the lack of beams, I mean of we AFOL's have (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Eric! Though the pink seats weren't my idea..... (...) Well, I've been following the progress of Jama with interest too 8?) Regards ROSCO (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, my answer is buy Meccano instead ... they have some nice sets for reasonable prices. Meccano Motion System 50 Re-use 599 Meccano building pieces to make up to 50 different models with this sensational kit. Includes a 6 Volt motor and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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