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(...) Here is another type of rotary engine. It looks very similar to a radial but differs in that the crank shaft is stationary and the cylinders turn with the prop. (URL) Paul (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Rotary engines are a bit obscure, but they don`t loko interesting in a finished technic model. Or would be hard to do... 8466 with fourwheel steering? i have one sitting on my desk, rear axle is built like the front one and it has 4 wheel drive and (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hey, Technic is as subject to fads as any other theme :) (...) Absolutely. Seeing the movies is definitely helpful, but there's nothing like seeing this in person. Finding homes for everything to get all my stuff to brickfest will be a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hehe, no mirrors necessary here. Brickshelf is running nice and fast these days :) Thanks for the kind words (and the offer) Adrian -- (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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I think it would be kinda cool if TLG made a rotary engine to the scale of the new style pistons. If you don't know what a rotary engine is, see this: (URL) well. One can dream, right? And how about making a second generation 8880 supercar? With (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It would be fun to make it a v8 with eight new double acting pneumatic pistons (if you had enough). Really powerful, but kinda big. Might take too much effort to pump it though. Guess it would be a v16 then, with 16 power strokes per cycle. MM (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You could time how long it takes to winch a small amount of weight hanging off the edge of a table top a certain distance. See the recent power pulling threads to see what I mean. From that you can figure out torque and horsepower. or You (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Very cool. It's quite a change of pace from the usual crane MOC and bi-ped walker (not that there's anything wrong with those :-) Nicely done! Will this be coming to Brickfest with you? I hope so. I'd love to see it in action up close. -TJ (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Definitely awesome, but I think the best technic helicopter is the one with a helipad from set 8485 control center II. (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Set 5218 (pneumatic pack). it's quite expensive if you only need the pump, but it has one. Inventory: (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Adrian Drake writes:ll.html (...) Nah, you lost your mind LOOONG before that :-) Ok, all I have to say about this MOC is, KICK-A$$!! That overall movie was freakin' cool! You have truly outdone yourself with this one. Nice (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If you have access to Pitsco, you can still order pneumatic parts, they're in the most recent print catalog. The online catalog also has the parts, but doesn't have the pictures to show you what you're ordering: (URL) received my first Pitsco (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I thought they were still available at S@H until a few months ago, but recently I saw they aren't in the assortment anymore. And I think there isn't a set incl. such a small pump, am I right? Dennis Bosman (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Max, I am putting together a web page that has instructions on how to use Radio Control servos to run Lego projects. The servos can be used as they are - or you can take one apart and use the electronics to drive Lego motor directly. I'll have (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.robotics)
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But his greatest creations is, I think, a huge (...) Terrific in dimension and particulars !!!! I'm hoping in a best images resolution to study them. By Andrea (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have the same problem at work. I don't have Quicktime installed here so I can't view my own movies, and since I don't have admin access on this workstation, I can't install Quicktime :/ It's not exactly realistic, as the prototypical Freefal (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, it seems to use quite the cross section of sensors. I'm glad I didn't need any more inputs or outputs, because I already have 6 of each, and I'd be doomed if I needed another one. I don't think I'd want to put a third RCX in this :) (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) school won't allow me to do so. This this looks AMAZING!!! I think it's incredible (not literally) that you were able to work this out and have it function so realistically. That tire tread at the bottom is a really nifty idea, as well as the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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WOW! That is great! This is a fantastic use of Mindstorms capability. I absolutely love your selection of minifigs! The guy on the front right is the best! LMAO Although I have enjoyed all your MOCS very much, I think this is now my favorite. Greg (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Heh, thanks. Not bad either, considering I programmed everything with the built in software, without using NQC or any of that other stuff. (...) Of course this'll come along. I'm starting to learn how to build things such that they can (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic)
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