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(...) Thanks, and I want a biplane because I think its an easier design with lego then the long wings. Legos have all ways been weaker when they are spread out, even the wing design I currently use bends towards the end, if I extend it out it would (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wait a minute, you mean to say that they don't have anymore copies of the 2nd version of the catalog but they do have more copies of the Bionicle version? So if you made a catalog request, they will send the one with the Bionicle cover? That's (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Daron, Congrats on the continued development, but I don't know why you want to make a biplane, except for kicks. The most efficient wing, from a drag reducing perspective, is a long thing one (think gliders, and MacReady's man powered planes). (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) to (...) It may yet be possible to travel with it - Thinking about it logically, the model wouldn't be much taller or wider so it should still fit in the overhead luggage compartments (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Those of you who loved the BatToa Droid should be happy with this variant. I have the Security and Command BatToa Droids designed, but I'm missing a couple pieces before they're completed. (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) My bad...I didn't realize that 3 cylinders was realistic. Even more kudos to Lego on a great set! Dave (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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My second glider, Drat Soarer, is now up: (URL) Here are some two links to larger pictures: (2 URLs) Its final glide distance was a max of 31ft, average under good temperatures 30ft. I figured out that if its really hot out (its been about 100 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce.moc)
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"Steve Moldovanu" <wolf_hunter_03@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HIuFCE.18KE@lugnet.com... (...) catalog (...) Here is Lego's response: "We did send two different issues of the Summer catalog. Unfortunately, we do not have extras of the issue (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, it was just a thought, but now I realize it's not possible for you to travel with it. Or you have to keep one of your other models at home ;-) (...) Well, recently I saw on TV a few shots of the movie. I saw a lot comparisons to the 2nd (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: A good use for the Hailfire Droid wheels
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That's one of the most intriguing designs I've seen lately. As soon as I get my Hailfire droid wheels, I'm going to make a coal dump for my train yard. It would also be good for a train turntable. Rob "David Wegmuller" <david@wegmuller.org> wrote in (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Hi, As soon as I saw these big wheels, I knew that there has to be a way to use them as part of a roller bearing to support a big crane... So here it is (the bearing only, the crane will take a bit more time): (3 URLs) The wheels were too small to (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Three legs...three eyes...why don't they have three arms? Must not have read John Christopher's Tripod series... Anyways, it's positively dwarfed by the BatToa Droid, but here's the DroiToaka: (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Chris, its always cool having you check my stuff out, I remember your encouragement when I was building the GG Mech and all of the other MOCs, Thanks. I have some yellow parts I have been looking at. I may work with that color next. We'll see. (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, I actually changed the design of the tail plus the COG of the plane so now the flight distance is up to 20feet :) I'm not posting pics of the modified version, however the new version that I'm working on will feature the modified tail, (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Thanks, its one of my favorite robots. It was fun to watch, a pain to program. (just long and tidious programming). (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Excellent choice of parts for the wing surface! Good deal, 18 feet? not bad, Looks like the prize goes to you! Congrats. Hey cool site too! & Thanks for featuring my robot. :) e (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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An impressive achievement ! I also had a look to your other robots, I especially liked your knoting bot ((URL) - for sure a first too ! Philo www.philohome.com (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8455 cost $99.99 or $89.99 and 8454 cost 69.99 or $59.99?
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(...) Wow thank you. That's pretty cool. I guess it's something kind of promotion because Lego released more than 100 sets this year. Steve (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yea I know. Someone already told me earlier but thanks anyway. I kinda suspected it might be that but I also thought it might be an error so I needed some clarification. Since those are just scans, I don't know any catalog code. :( I guess I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8455 cost $99.99 or $89.99 and 8454 cost 69.99 or $59.99?
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(...) Hi Steve, Here is the deal: when you place an order online with S@H, on the bottom of the order form there is a spot to enter a catalog code (found on the back of the catalog, near your address). Once you type in the code the two set prices (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic)
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