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hi i just finished polish version of mclcad language pack i know there is not much polish members here but i just wanted to announce it :))) i hope michael will set this langpack on his site br pixel (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Steerable Walker
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(...) Cool! How few legs does a tank-steer walker need? I built one with eight previously but six should be doable. Now it needs to be done minimalistic. Hm... (21 years ago, 7-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has the technic "rotor" liftarm been discontinued or replaced?
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(...) Thanks... at $10 per bag, with only 2 3-blade liftarms per bag, that comes to $5 for each 3-blade liftarm. I'd be better off buying them in small quantities from bricklink. :) What I'd like to do is find a place with a whole lot of 'em for not (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hny0Fy.FLL@lugnet.com... (...) Today's (...) approx. (...) 853's (...) is too (...) would be (...) Ackerman (...) excavator. (...) strong (...) has (...) a lot. (...) Then I (...) (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) COOL It kinda reminds me of a contraption built by Bouser in the first season of Junkyard Wars. OnDrew (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) pack comes (...) image (...) things... (...) I just bought 10072 bags from S@H, they DID include 2 pearl grey 3-blade liftarms, though indeed they were not shown in the image at (URL) (nor in Peeron inventory BTW). I also got 2 liftarms 1 x 2 (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes indead I have some experience here. The biggest problem is de cab is getting bigger and heaver every time. Today's trucks has large driver's cabs and the ones on my creations consist of approx. 1200 to 1500 pieces (versions with sleeper (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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Hi, Here is one more small walker: (URL) More info, pictures and movies at: (URL) The steering system is inspired by the overall setup of the giant earth moving machines known as walking drag lines. Greetings, David (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) In my opinion the strongest "traditional" steering setup uses these parts: (URL) I used them for my all terrain crane as below: (URL) I estimate the axle is bearing around 2kg, and still steers perfectly well. I ended up gluing the number 2 (...) (21 years ago, 6-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Scania Garbage Truck
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(...) <snip> (...) After fooling arround with two setups, I threw in the towel and made it a simple one: Each axis has its own pneumatic cylinder, there is *no* linkage between the two... the only synchronised positions are far left and far right (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Thanks! It is sometimes surprizing what these parts are capable of. But with good building techniques and proper designs, tall cranes (and many other large structures) are possible. Of course they do have their limits, and that must be (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I've stocked up considerably on red and white, so I'm kinda stuck in that color scheme :-) Fortunately it works well for large cranes. (...) Yes, crashes happen, even to the best of us. And the bigger you build, the more spectacular (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: new design for microwalkers
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(...) Hi James Mighty Mite2 walks very well but it' s right it needs weight, decorative elements are perfect for that. I' ve also tried it with an RCX on top and it walks well too. I am now looking how to add 2 others micromotors allowing it to (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New MOC - '30s Golden-T Racer
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(...) in general might be too small, especially in the rear. 'looks like I'm going to have to hunt down some new wheels on bricklink or just ask for sets with larger wheels for x-mas. Thanks, Brian (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) Brian, I like this, nice detail work on the engine, cool suicide doors, and nice use of the ramp and tools. Thanks, George (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I see that your new micromotors are well utilized ;o) I too prefer the chameleon, but perhaps that's because the more colorful design is better rendered by the photo... Philo (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) (remove SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) looks like I've replyed to the NG and not to the sender; moreover I just "checked" the confirmation box without having a look at the text. In fact I was asking myself why I hadn't received some reply from the sender till now.. :-) sorry for (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Babelfish says; "thanks tantissimo for radiosity. offrirotti the beer. moreover: "inciampato" here: (URL) you know, true?" Looks like someone posted to the wrong group eh? :) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Brian Bessemer wrote: <snipp> (...) Hi Brian! I like it although there is something wrong about the rear of the car, it looks kinda' like a soap box racer (a cool soap box racer but still)? I can't put my finger on the exact (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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grazie tantissimo per il radiosity. offrirotti birra. inoltre: sono "inciampato" qui: (URL) vero? (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) [...] (...) I suppose, since I got the cable modem, I'm less sensitive to low-bandwidth users than I was when I had dialup. I didn't want to shrink the pictures too much, or the text would be too small to read. (...) There is a small movie of (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) These are really impressive. The thing that impresses me the most is getting something as large as these cranes to support their own weight, let alone lift anything, being as large as they are. I wonder how many parts the MSG 50 uses :) (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) That's cool, I especially like the chameleon. It looks like you've created a new species with that one, the bipedal chameleon :) I tried a mini t-rex walker based on MM2 a while ago, but it was a little bulky because I included the battery (...) (21 years ago, 5-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Sorry TJ for not reacting earlier on your newest post. Although I already mentioned it in my mails, I must again say that I am impressed by your latest creations. The color scheme gives these two cranes a very realistic look although there are many (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hi Reinard Congratulations on your marriage and of course on your newest creation. As Dennis mentioned, the first truck MOC in green color - and it looks great. I wish I had that amount of green parts. Of all the european truck manufacturers I like (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) That's very cool and nicely explained, but jeezopeetes those images were HUGE! I'd love to see a movie of it being fired. I'm sure it's an impressive sight. Adrian (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Actually, Tobbe had it right. The thing is that there are so many movies hosted on BrickShelf that they are a serious drain on the resources. So, Kevin decided to only enable movie downloads when the bandwidth consumption is low, like late at (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Reinard, Scania trucks seems to be very popular to build. Reinards model is also a very well succeeded attempt of the Swedish manufacturer. (3 URLs) Of course, just like all the others, I would like to know how the pneumatic steering works. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)
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(...) Many thanks. I optimized the design for launch distance, and whatever points I got for repeat launch rate or accuracy were a bonus. I think Pat scored highest on launch rate, so the scores ended up fairly balanced. The videos came from the (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | New MOC - '30s Golden-T Racer
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I built this MOC this past summer, but never got around to posting it on Lugnet. The MOC started life as a classic Golden T-Rod loosely based around a late 20s or early 30s Ford. While looking at various reference photos I also started looking at (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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(...) According to Brendan (the guy behind The Bricktestament) Kevin (the guy behind Brickshelf) has disabled parts of his images from time to time since there is a bandwith problem with Brickshelf. We can't complain since it's a free service but it (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | new design for microwalkers
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Hi, I 've built few creatures based on James Loewen' s Mighty Mite2 This is the gallery: (URL) once again my Legotic Lab. (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I hope that isn't the case, but if so, it's disappointing. There would probably be technical reasons for it, though. If that is the case, I guess a lot of people will need to find a new web host for their videos. -James (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that possibly brickshelf doesn't support movies anymore. Kevin (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) "This content-type has been temporarily disabled. Please try again later." So I'll just try again later... (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The one good use for Bionicle Masks...
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(...) There is: lugnet.technic.bionicle (...) Brickshelf (some other guy). (URL) there *is* a good use for them in MOC's, in the hands of Bryce McGlone: (URL) just incredible... (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) That's quite impressive! And I also see (from the videos @ texlug) that Pat had trouble keeping up with the distance :) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I like the set up of the rear axles with 3 differentials. Plus your suspension is nice too! Looks like you have some small tires to simulate those "boots" found on real trucks. Yes, please do tell us how your pneumatically actuated steering (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | 12A1HG TECHNIC Gun with BI's--really shoots projectiles!
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Hello all! I have just finished up some BI’s for a brand new model I have been working on (that is off-and-on) for the past several months. It is…the 12A1HG (#12 Axle-Single Shot-HandGun) TECHNIC Gun! This gun is in fact made to be held in your (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.inst, lugnet.technic, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build) !
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(...) Thanks! From one great crane builder to another! -TJ (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Definitely. I think an operator's manual and a training course would have helped too! (...) No kidding. I was amazed too. LEGO is quite durable. I think parts flew out 20-30 feet or more. There are probably some still out there! (...) Hmm.. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! You arrived about 30 minutes too late. You didn't miss it by much! I'm just glad Jake took those photos. (...) That's just sick. I love it. -TJ (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) That's the effect every builder hopes to achieve. Thanks for your comments :-) (...) Nah, it's not too hard! You just need a whole giant lot of Technic beams :-) Both cranes were built with a simple, repeating truss pattern. Apply a few (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Ziggurat: a floating-arm trebuchet
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(...) "thing". Then he says it's a trebuchet. Oh, it is? This brick-flinging giant hurled many a brick, and a paper wad. It was most impressive! Definitely a crowd pleaser. What the Ziggurat lacked in rate of fire was compensated by ultra-long range (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Ziggurat: a floating-arm trebuchet
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Folks, For the recent TexLUG medieval siege weapon contest, I constructed a floating-arm trebuchet. Here are some annotated photos: (URL) the record, the trebuchet achieved the longest distance launch of the contest projectile (a glued 4x4x3 cube of (...) (21 years ago, 4-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic) !
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ohhh, really impressive, especially msg 50.very very compliments Fabio Lugnet m. 340 "TJ Avery" <tjavery@texbrick.com> ha scritto nel messaggio news:Hnnt2A.J5z@lugnet.com... (...) I'm (...) Device>¬ (...) tall (...) at (...) on the (...) build (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The one good use for Bionicle Masks...
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"Mike Thorn" <buachaille@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:6.0.0.22.0.2003....rr.com... (...) (URL) (...) eyes). (...) I must disagree. The best use for those masks was posted way back: someone used them to built some lovely toilets.... Can't find (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Since there's no .bionicle, this is as good as it gets, I guess. Today, goofing off when I should have been calculating, I found the one good use for Bionicle masks: (URL) not exactly...profound, and I don't go in for all this halloween stuff, but (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Mindstorms 3.0 Wish List
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I'm giving a presentation about Mindstorms on Wednesday. I have a slide near the end that talks about all the stuff I know people want to see added. Here's what I have so far: RCX === RC communication (but keep the IR port, too) more I/O ports (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.dacta, lugnet.edu, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yikes! That's a beatiful model Reinard! I've been pondering to make a garbage truck myself someday, alas I plan far more then I build. Love the crane! Swedish trucks look a little bit different in that department (not the Scania department (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Anybody bought the 8438 Crane Truck yet?
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(...) Here's a picture of the box, taken from eBay... (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Queen Alien
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i've been barking on bionicle now i have to bark on myself bark bark amazing model excellent br pixel "Jeff Ranjo" <THRAXISjr@aol.com> wrote in message news:HnnynK.17Dy@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Reinard van Loo" <Reinard-van-loo@chello.at> wrote in message news:Hnr2pH.AoH@lugnet.com... (...) because of (...) the (...) Wow! That's impressive! Show us more please.... I'd like to see more of your front steering/suspension. How do you manage (...) (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | New MOC: Scania Garbage Truck
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Hello! Finally, I've got a new MOC. This time it took a long time to finish because of other things to do, but now it's here: (URL) 1:13 model Not much moderation at the moment, let's see when I'll find the time for that... greetings, ---Reinard (21 years ago, 3-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam) !!
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Hello Keith "Keith Hui" <buurin@accessv.com.SPAMBEGONE> schreef in bericht news:Hnq786.1oEA@lugnet.com... (...) first (...) differs (...) Yes, it comes in a 2003-style yellow box. Sets are practical identical. Pneumatics hose color is black. Not (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What about the box? Does it come in a yellow 2003-style box or a "silver" 2002-style box? (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) It was -and still is- an impressive achievment in LEGO, TJ! To bad you failed to operate it properly, an check list for your next project might be in order .) Unbelivable no parts were broken after that incident, LEGO is tough! How big radius (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ... Great work, as usual. I'd missed the MSG 50 in Dallas, so it's great to see photos of it before its untimely demise. (...) Then this probably won't help: (URL) -Tim (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Simply amazing! The size of these cranes, and the attention to detail is amazing! The sheer size of both cranes is simply incomprehensible to my mind. They make me ask myself, are these really made out of Lego bricks? (...) Please, don't try (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I tried regular water but it refused to hold its shape and reverted to it's normal puddle configuration. When I upgraded to the mineral variety I found the handy 1.5L bottles it comes in conviently held it in one place long enough for it to (...) (21 years ago, 2-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I measured mine with dial calipers and got 4.215 inches (10.71 cm). -TJ (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks. There was no part that failed. It was due to "operator error". I forgot to do something fairly critical. It's all written up on the webpage. (...) Sure! Go ahead. That's why I showed all the fine details. Yes, the K10000 would be quite (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for you comments! (...) Hmm... a life-sized model with fully automated functions and R/C. I could use a 12v car battery... Dang! I can't ever think small :-) (...) Will do! Thanks, TJ (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Steve was really cool about it. He helped me clean up, and then I helped him rebuild his crane. At least we got it up for the rest of the show. (...) Nope, I've not found any broken elements. A few were scratched and gouged, but none broke! (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Good idea :-) Regular water would have been fine too. I was just hasty and grabbed whatever I had available. Never guessed I would have ended up with a sticky mess. (...) Well, it was certainly a learning experience and adds to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hello Max "Max Maxwell" <r34_v@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht news:Hnosrx.1FtJ@lugnet.com... (...) in (...) They are about 10.5 cm in diameter. that would be 10.5 / 2.54 = 4.13 inches Greetigns Maico Arts (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) These measurements are not precise, but roughly 4 1/4-4 1/2 inches or 11cm OD and a bit over 2 inches or 5cm ID There is a pic of them here: (URL) Maggie C. (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) A very nice crane, pity about the crash. Do you know what exactly failed? (...) This is really nice. I've been toying with the idea of building a tower crane like the (URL) K10000> with the turntable at the bottom of the tower, but the problem (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Tim, accidents such as that often happen in real life, in most cases due to operator error or unpredictable weather. You can see some examples here (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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What is the diameter, in inches and centimeters, of the Power Puller tires in the 8457/8466 sets? Thanks, Max (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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(...) Well, the machine pictured is not the one I built my model after. My model is a scaled down copy of the Marion type 5760 stripping shovel called 'The Mountaineer'. There were five type 5760 built, with 'The Mountaineer' being the first. Two (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Again, two excellent creations from TJ's hands! The MSG50 is briljant! Only a big shame it crashed. (...) Why don't you build a polar bear for instance? There are lots of other thing to build ;-) Dennis p.s. I know it, I also have a certain (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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both of these are really good models, they are not really my area of interest/expertise (do I have that?!) but I read through the pages slowly, taking everything in and looking at every image rather than skimming. You must have felt like crying when (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Darn! that things wrecked. My guess is that it'll be scrapped where it lies. I was just reading a website the other day about this machine crossing over a road to get to a new site. Slowly rolling over like that reminds me of one of my Lego (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Brilliant crane T.J! What a shame it crashed 15 minutes into the show, if it had been 15 minutes before the end, it wouldn't have been so bad. And thanks for the tip about the soda. I've used mineral water in the past so I have the advantage (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Queen Alien
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Queen Alien from the film "Aliens" Roughly 2 1/2 feet long. Made out of Technic, Bionicle, and Galidor (?). Made it for a show I am currently having at work. PLMKWYT! (2 URLs) Jeff (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic) !!
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I've posted a short video file of Gyro on Brickshelf. You can find it on the Gyro page here: (URL) quality isn't quite what I'm going for, but the digital camera I'm currently using isn't the best. Anyway, I hope you like it. -jrl (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Once in a long while I get the privilege of announcing a new MOC. Today, I'm announcing two! Presenting: (2 URLs) MSG 50 Containerised Lifting Device> -A 15 foot tall model of the real MSG 50 crane operated by Mammoet. (2 URLs) Tower Crane> -A 8.5 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !!
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| | Re: News from Switzerland - Major Site Update
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It seems the real machine (URL). I don't know what was happened with the machine after the crash. Dennis (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Has the technic "rotor" liftarm been discontinued or replaced?
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(...) Argh... Why can't they make a service pack or something for these things... >> Mark (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) with two of the 3-blade pieces, shown in the Fall 2003 catalog. However, after checking out (URL) I've noticed the online image for set 10072 does NOT inluce those two pieces. Hmm... -TJ (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Need Advice: Will 8366 RC Run on Carpet?
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(...) Thanks Jennifer! I look forward to getting this set! -Paul D. (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:HnIM5K.1nnz@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) Thanks to all for all of the positve feedback, I had a lot of fun building these. A number of clubs have used amusement (...) (21 years ago, 31-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has the technic "rotor" liftarm been discontinued or replaced?
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According to Peeron it's only ever been used in one set: 3806 Gigamesh There are two other three blade rotors: 2712, with 1 stud and one hole per blade, 32125, with two studs per blade. Not sure if either one could do the job for you... Duq "Mark (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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If there's any ambiguity about the part to which I refer, here's a photo, from bricklink.com. (URL) cannot find any new source for these on either bricklink or ebay in sizeable quantity. Has it been replaced with another part that is more readily (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Are any of the racers faster than others? I've been thinking about the RC Race Buggy from 2002. I think a Racers FAQ I found on the Lego website said it was faster than others - but it didn't mention 2003 models. "Jennifer Clark" (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks, I'm glad you like it. On the subject of speed, you might want to check out my X5 biped. (URL) about three times as fast as Gyro, although it lacks the side to side stabilizing mechanism. (...) I didn't really think about that, but I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8455 Alternate Model - Pneumatic Biped
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(...) It takes very looong strides, but slowly. Not nearly as fast as pedmatic the small cylinder biped. Kevin (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Nice biped James
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(...) (URL) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) (remove SPAM when e-mailing) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can't believe you made that work! (...) Must make a cool sound when it walks too! Psssh-Psssh-Psssh :) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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impressive !!! especialy the speed :))) the very first honda's projects looked similar maybe lego-asimo is comming i propose the name ALSIMO Advanced Lego Step In Mobility just to remind to everyone (URL) <jrl3d@yahoo.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I anticipate that video now .) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Introducing my latest biped, Gyro. Its name comes from its mechanism, which mimics the effect of a gyro stabilization system and keeps the upper torso parallel to the ground while the rest of the walker leans side to side, keeping the center of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I finally got some pictures uploaded of my biped made from the 8455 set. This model is built from the parts of one 8455 set. The hoses are not from the set, so your colors may vary. It took quite a while to find geometries that work using the 8455 (...) (21 years ago, 30-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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James Lowen, I just noticed your gyro biped. Very nice. I like how the torso of the biped does not lean, yet the legs do. Very nice indeed. (URL) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Mike, These look like some really nice rides! You might also want to take a look at some of the amusement park rides that have been designed by various NELUG members. In particular, Joe Comeau has built an Octopus and a merry-go-round that you (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Very cool. I'll have to build one soon! (...) Taking in a couple of Tobbe's suggestions (and ignoring his worm gear warning), I came up with a possible drive train. You'll have to add supporting structure. I used the turntable upside-down, and (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Need Advice: Will 8366 RC Run on Carpet?
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(...) Yes, and it works well, too well for my aged reflexes in fact. Jennifer (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I really like the octopus Mike, using string to move the arms is a great idea. The technic turntable is a godsend for things like this, when I was young I always wanted to make octupus type rides but could never get them quite right since (...) (21 years ago, 29-Oct-03, to lugnet.technic)
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