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Quite an impressing system Huw! I'd like a more detailed write-up on it, if time permits. (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Before anything else, thank you for the reply! In these past few days I've gone out of my mind trying to figure out alternative designs for the discharge mechanism, but as ideas get harder and harder to pop all the input is welcome. (...) I (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I believe your x455 piece is correct. The 661 inventory on Peeron was copied from the 456 inventory. The latter set is 1977, the former 1976. I don't think the change in that technic brick was noted when the copy was made. All of the sets from (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Pedro, I have experimented with many different mechanisms for auto-discharging hoppers, although none have been like the one you describe. I have tried ones with levers that are moved up and down as the wagon passes a trackside mechanism, and while (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Recently I got a 661 (European nr) Spirit of St. Louis. When comparing the parts with Peeron (URL) I noticed a difference in pieces. It's about the two black 1 x 2 bricks with hole. Peeron says these are 3700 (URL) Mine came with x455 (URL) Cause my (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) from school tomorrow, he knows his wonderful mom is picking him up a copy :) Julie (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Hmm, that code works. Maybe I didn't have the right sets in there the first time. It appears that some sets don't get the discount (including the H'Droid, darnit). Thanks for the help! (...) I think you'll have to wait a while to find anything (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) will also put a write up with more pictures on Land of Bricks soon, I wll post the link when it is up. Enjoy! Mark P (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"Øyvind Steinnes" <phoenix@online.no> wrote in message news:HL36EE.CHq@lugnet.com... (...) unfortunatelly no i still have no camera (...) of course but i thought i shouldn't do the same model (almost the same) just because i had more free time than (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone have photos and/or Ldraw files of good, working live axle suspensions with good travel, able to integrate drive and steer? I need ideas for a large model i am making. Thanks. Max (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Just a follow-up: the .ldr files and some aditional info can be found in the link below. (URL) appears by now that the mechanism works, but that it requires some tuning. If you can help with it, don't hesitate! :-) Pedro (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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I had the unique pleasure of attending the World Premiere for the Mask Of Light move last night at Legoland California. This was a great event complete with celebrities and the red carpet. Only a small handful of invited guests were able to attend (...) (21 years ago, 14-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california) !
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(...) Hi Keith, Thanks for your reply. I'm afraid I don't have a Brickshelf account, but this sure is a good time to get me one... however, for the sake of timesaving, I took the liberty of e-mailing you the two files directly (along with some (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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The catalog code to get the discounted price is H3101. The only problem is, then you do NOT qualify for the free shipping offer, even if you tack on a little set or two to bump it up over the $99 mark (I tried it). Shipping $75.01-$125.00 is $8.95, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Pedro, Maybe you can post your MLCad file on Brickshelf or somewhere and let us see it? It's hard to know how awkward a liftarm you need without seeing your design. Add a "work in progress, feedback requested" note if you want. Keith "Pedro (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Brad, I'm a *huge* fan fo the 8455 set. Not only is the completed model a thing of beauty, it is a phenominal deal when it comes to the amount of pneumatic parts it has. My first one was a gift from a good friend so I built the model (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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"pixel" <pixsrv@poczta.onet.pl> wrote in message news:HKzJ6G.1Hyo@lugnet.com... (...) The project is not stopped, but put on hold until it snows again (and that will be in a month or so). I dont have a good landingstrip in the summertime. I also (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I've just updated my Homepage with some Technic Sets: see them at: (URL) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I recall something about having to enter the last page in the shop for the codes to kick in? Where it tells shipping cost etc.. (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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About 2 weeks ago, I purchased the excellent Technic Back-hoe Loader. This is a wonderful set, but it was distracting to have to keep pumping whenever trying to run one of the controls. Therefore, I decided to install a motorized pump so that I (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Can you help me build a prototype? I've been playing around with MLCAD while attempting to create a self-discharging hopper for my train, and I came up with what I think is a valid design for the mechanism. However, the said design includes some of (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.pt)
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(...) Thanks for answering. So, I'm not alone. Is there anybody in .starwars or .technic who succeeded in making him stand up by pressing the nose _WHEN_ he's crouched on the surface? Stéphane S. (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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"Jim Kovacs" <jkovacs@adelphia.net> wrote in message news:HL0xMq.4s6@lugnet.com... (...) rpms so dust from the pegs is quite apparent after some use. I doubt anyone will get a lego motor to spin that fast :) .....but I would still be concerned with (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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"Ross Crawford" <rosscraw@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message news:HL0wGt.23zv@lugnet.com... (...) rosco i think you are the kid we all are the kids that's why we play with lego ... i mean we build with lego :) br pixel (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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"David Wegmuller" <david@wegmuller.org> wrote in message news:HL08rF.oro@lugnet.com... (...) yeah i tried some tyres as a clutch it works i think the clutches in lego are not so important because it is hard to press the pedal while the model runs (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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(...) One of my other hobbies (nitro RC Cars and trucks) uses this method. (URL) will notice that the "gear" in the picture has holes all the way around. (Similar to a large technic gear)....friction pegs slip into these holes. This gives you some (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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(...) When I was a kid I made a basic centrifugal clutch using 2 of these tyres (URL) on technic wheels. Was *HUGE* but worked like a charm. Only had max travel of less than 1/2 stud, that was all it needed. ROSCO (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Pixel, Have you tried using this tire: (URL) against either one of the parts you show? Greetings, David (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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hi all some time ago we were talking about clutches i think there is very simple idea to make clutch of course TLC should do it :)) i'll explain it we can use this (URL) this (URL) TLC sould do is the rubber part which could look like this (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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"Tobbe Arnesson" <StPnAtM@lotek.nu> wrote in message news:HKzroM.C6J@lugnet.com... (...) i'd be VERY happy to have panels like these from TLC not because i showed them but because of posibility which could appear during developing models ESPECIALY (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Since you have dear-lego as one of the groups I suppose you'd like them to make this an official part. Can't be done even though you've said bye-bye to the (C). Why? LEGO can't (C) the parts themself since they now are a sort of public domain. (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yah, rub salt in it :P I don't have cable any more thus no more Discovery. When I was at my parents house I was amazed they still run that "continuos zoom-in" clip between shows and comercials etc.. Must have been there a year... To answer (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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it's a little bit off topic but i'm waiting for this programm too btw: oyo what is going on with your wings??? is this moc stopped i made some models but i thought it's your idea so i didn't show it here (now they are disassembled) but after i did (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) Macro Bot> (2 URLs) Mecha Pose # 302 (...) With 17 Worm Gear Boxes comprising the main articulation package, I doubt, I'll ever stumble upon such a cash of great parts to build one again, let alone the part selection issues. Would be (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I see many hours each week on Discovery Channel, and particularly the Engineer or machine programs. I'm now just sitting and watching "Mega-Excavators". Huge machines :) I have never built a Excavator myself, but there ar lots of other machines on (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Has anyone found the correct code to get the $10 off? I've seen to recent codes but neither of them work. The first was HB-something, I believe, and the second is A3101. I live in the US and S@H did not knock off the $10 when I plugged in (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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This is a good idea and conceptually similar to making your own sails or stickers. You should experiment with various types of printable transparency stock as used to make viewgraphs since putting printing on the pieces is the next logical step. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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as far as i now know this it the same idea as in the mars exploration rover :))) what a coincidence but MER has thick paper so it cannot be bend pixel (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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hi as i promissed i uploaded some photos DL to photos (URL) folder (URL) you can see on the pictures the panels can be fixed in many ways as i did it in a half of hour it's not perfect but it perfectly shows the idea so panels can have different (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:CAEBIOGHPFFJALB...mts.com... (...) thanx yeah! i thought about shaping wings if lego would do panels like that the gliders would rise as mushrooms or so :))) (...) absolutelly!!! it could work (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hmm, no one seem interested in my model! Not a single reply! I wonder if I have it in the wrong subject or what? Anyway, I'm also following up to the modelteam section as well. Chris (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) interesting...:-) Seriously, this is a very neat way of getting a covered look to a model without losing the look of transparency. Have you actually made any of these panels? Doea the stud locking work even with very thin plastic? I think that (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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hi what do you think about this system of course we can have many modifications of this idea i suppose the best solution is to have the covering panel elastic (bendable) covering panel can be fixed by plate 1x1 round or other plates the special bush (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.technic)
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But seriously, could you get your facts straight before you (...) I actually would have banned you had I not deleted your account outright (twice), so Bryce isn't that far off. After a while your arrogant behavior toward the children at BZP began to (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Heh, that's amusing. You know, I've recently started to hear rumors that I was officially banned at some point, but noone ever bothered to officially inform me when/if it happened. You see, I didn't leave because I was banned. I quit, plain (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Actually Tim the problem is that Purple Dave (aka Dave Lotsawords)is Banned from BZ for being obnoxious, so he's banished to roam the lonely halls of Lugnet.bionicle where really there isn't much interest. But hey it could be worse. There (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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Stephane Simard's utterance expressed in news:HKsoJ6.1EDA@lugnet.com: (...) Hi! I have never believed them to be able to stand up by themselves when I push the buttons. I have always held them in my hand when unfolding. They both stand up nicely (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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Hello all, I've had the Pit Droid for a good while, I played with it a lot and can't seem to make him stand up by pressing his eyes: he keeps falling on his back. The only way I can make him unfold is by holding his head with my hand while pressing (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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I have what I believe to be the first copy of the Mask of Light DVD reviewed by a LEGO-oriented website. You can read the first part of the review (URL) here>. (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Another idea (needs work): synthetize the bicycle wheels using 1x2 liftarms. Not very nice looking though... and a real parts hog! (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is a wonderful resource! Thanks so much for posting this information. -TJ p.s. I've finally updated the motors page ((URL) links to Philo's page, of course! (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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What's the difference between the two? (URL) "20x30 solid tyre" (URL) "20x30 solid Ballon tyre" I am looking for 6 20 x 30 "Solid" tyres, but on bricklink, they are scattered, and all overseas! However, I am looking for a subsitute until I get the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (snip) Just another post raving about what a great resource this is! You may know more about these motors than LEGO does! Thanks so much for sharing. (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Tobbe Arnesson" <StPnAtM@lotek.nu> wrote in message news:HKMzEC.14uz@lugnet.com... (...) thanx that's sweet :)) (...) yeah (...) don't think so i'm waiting for support cause i don't have enought fervor :( so i called it open project but no one (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr> wrote in message news:HKMzyF.16v9@lugnet.com... (...) ok! tanx for correcting me your'e the master of these parameters :))) pixel (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) We're all humans, except those that are a cross breed of Technic and Fabuland, of course. (...) I like the seats by Lars: (URL) I think I got carried away with the bar ends on the red downhill bike.... I got another idea for bar ends, what (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Pixel, (...) I think you're a bit harsh with this motor. Granted, no load current is much higher, but here we depend on friction alone so it is not very significant. Under load, current is indeed higher, but speed too, so mechanical power is (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hi Paul! (...) Neat-o! I like the lower back support adjustment! (...) I'm still waiting for you to build it! :) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Philo, you are the best! (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"John Guerquin" <jguerquin@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:HKK93K.CDx@lugnet.com... (...) I think Larry is referring to BMX types, at least that is what we called them in my day :-) Jennifer (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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thanx philo it shows this new kind of motor is... pure... weak why it takes 10 times more current giving just 1/4 more rpm than 71427? and why it consumes almost 2 times more current with load? why they use it? i hope there were some cases (not only (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I have updated my (URL) motor comparison page> You'll find data on the new clear case motor included in (URL) 4094 motor movers set>. (URL) There is also a new comparison: how to maximize mechanical power extracted from a single RCX output And as a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !!
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hi all i hope you remember my moc (URL) i want to show you the newest version of car seat in fact this is just a part of it (the back) but the rest of the seat is coming soon i can still imagine whole supercar or superchassis which will use stuff (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) John, Nice stuff. I have often thought of doing an MTB myself. Now that I have the hailfire, I will be thinking of building something that can take advantage of those hoops! Dave (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, the wheel size is a limitation, I will see if I can try to scale down the frame and suspension, especially on the red downhill bike. The Hailfire wheels are HUGE - the diameter is similar to the length of the whole bike! However, it (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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John Guerquin's utterance expressed in news:HKJq9v.1vAu@lugnet.com: (...) This is really great - I love the back suspension. I made an mtb some time ago, but didn't try full suspension :) (...) The derailleur on this one is really cool, but I think (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Peter Young's utterance expressed in news:HKL5tJ.24uC@lugnet.com: (...) You can find some info on Philippe's homepage: (URL) on! (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I've got a friend who has a couple of 9v motors that have a broken shaft. I'm not too sure where it's broken but was wanting to know if anyone has a link to a site that has the details on how to strip on of these motors down to repair them? (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Here's the full BrickShelf folder: (URL) that I this Sunday spent over six hours in a XC Mountainbike race (112 km) I'll have to say that I'm fairly used to looking at bikes such as these (OK, maybe not so many DownHill bikes participating but (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) My guess is the lack of activity here is somewhat related to the popularity of (URL) BZPower>, receiving hundreds of Bionicle-related posts/day, with over 11,000(!!!) registered members. So, there is Bionicle interest out there. With the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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MaskofDestiny.com has a new (URL) forum> set up now. Given the lack of activity in the .bionicle section, there probably aren't many here who particularly care, but I figure it's worth mentioning nonetheless. (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Larry! Not sure what you mean by 'trick' bikes though. I used actual bikes for inspiration. Although I agree with you about the scale - it's off, and I will try to improve that in the next versions. The problem is that you can shrink (...) (21 years ago, 2-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Less than Twinkies and honey, more than an open bottle of warm milk. Beyond that I'd think it should be a matter of decades. (...) Probably, but I don't actually have one. I know the MicroScouts don't need anything except batteries to get (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The firmware gets erased if you take out the batteries. Plug in the IR tower, start the RIS software and download the firmware again. (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I'll go farther, I actually liked both of them! They seem more like trick bikes than mountain bikes, given the wheel size though. No way round that unless there's a bigger wheel somewhere. (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey guys- Do any of you happen to know the shelf life of an RCX brick? The reason I ask is because I recently took out my brick (after leaving it unopenned in it's mindstorms box for a few years), and when I put in new batteries in it, it didn't (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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John- Nice bike. (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi folks I've uploaded pictures (thanks Calum) of two new technic models to Brickshelf: full suspension mountain bikes. Deep link to bike #1: (URL) This is more of your typical cross-country bike, with a neat front fork suspension - this was (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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(...) You're welcome! It was a pleasure to witness this model first-hand and to help you out. No problems, I enjoyed it. -TJ (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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i found some motorbikes of Nicolas Hubin i don't remember if someone show us these great models have a look (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello all By now, I have received a lot of feedback on my Mountaineer model - not only here on Lugnet, but also directly by e-mail. Therefore I think it's time to say thank you - to say thank you to TJ Avery. At the beginnings of my Mountaineer, I (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: MAN tipper truck with Liebherr excavator is almost on line (with short movies!)
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(...) Indeed, but since I saw it as an entry to the 1000steine creativity contest, I have been waiting for detailed pictures and descriptions. Now they are available - and I must say WOW! This truck really stands above many of your older creations. (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I haven't seen (URL) these trucks> before. Found them behind a link on a Dutch forum. They're built by someones father in law. (URL) Dennis Bosman (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) My mistake: (URL) This> should be the correct link :) Dennis (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Dennis, I get "page not found" ROSCO (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: MAN tipper truck with Liebherr excavator: English version with short movies!
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The (URL) English version> is on-line now! Read the whole story and view the short movies. (URL) If you have remarks, questions, please let me know. Dennis Bosman (21 years ago, 29-Aug-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego, please release set 10076 at shop @ home
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(...) I just noticed, that they have listened to our prayers. Thank you TLC Martin (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Magic Presetnation Maertials
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"Tim Auton" <tim.lugnet@uton.org> wrote in message (...) It was ceramic grease I used as well, from Tamiya. It's still working today :-) (...) Excellent! Jennifer (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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(...) Yes, I know how that is. I've got 5 projects started with more planned. I haven't completed any of them due to lack of money and time. However, once I complete my creations I will never destroy them. I may modify them to improve upon them but (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Well Todd, That cost a lot of money. Anyway, I still have five models in tact and I can build a 6th one if I want. Beat used thousand of pieces so if he has to build something new, he has to break off the machinery unfortunately. Dennis (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Magic Presetnation Maertials
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote: [ceramic grease in pneumatic cylinders] (...) I hope there's no chance of damage :) I went for ceramic grease over organic as I understand it's fairly inert. I'm no chemist though and I don't (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Pneumatic Magic Presetnation Maertials
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"Tim Auton" <tim.lugnet@uton.org> wrote in message (...) I've just tried this and it does make a significant improvement, especially on older cylinders. With two old cylinders connected up in parallel, I found that the treated one would extend and (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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How could you destroy a work of art like this Beat? It's like restoring a 1969 RS Camaro and then stripping it down to restore a 1969 Z-28 Camaro. I'm sure the Lego parts must have cost a small fortune to build such a huge sculpture. I really wish (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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(...) Hi Beat, The quality doesn't matter. It gives you a good impression how it works. Besides, the pictures at your website are very clear! It's great to see you managed making a well working revolution of the superstructure. Many people have (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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(...) <snip> Wow! Spectacular. I wish I could be there in person to see it with my own eyes. Very impressive! Your pictures are excellent as well. I was out this past week on vacation, and it was a nice surprise to come back and see your site (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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It all started in 2002, when I discovered the world of MLcad. This "Virtual toy bin" had all the parts I needed, with the colors to match. I decided to assemble a model of the D7 we had in our yard. So I went to work on it. Several months, and two (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Worm Gear Box from 4094
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(...) When I first saw these new gearboxes, I wondered why they reinvented the wheel. You can accomplish the same thing with existing parts. Then it hit me; You can't pinch fingers in these gears. When gearing down with a worm/screw to 24 tooth (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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(...) Odd. (...) Nothing bad with the quality with this one, perhaps a little unfocused and a case of slightly bad compression. It's 29 seconds and 3 127 kB. It shows the scoop rise and a swivel of the whole thing. Amazing how fast it spins around (...) (21 years ago, 25-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I've not encountered grease coming back out. It takes a really good tug to suck it in there and you don't get the same level of airflow when in normal use. The grease is fairly thick. After a bit of initial vigorous pumping by hand to spread (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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Hi Tobbe First I would like to thank you for your compliments. (...) Well, file size is not a problem. The videos are online for several days now. I uploaded them to brickshelf but the folder still is not yet public. I don't know why, but there (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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