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I made a mistake the last time I posted a message. I used the word "better." There is not any such thing as better when it comes to legos, only "different." Sorry for the confusion. "RoscoHead" has a nicely built 5-meter-high crane posted on (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Or, maybe they just ran production on 8844 before 8847 & ran out of toggle connectors? :) No, your explanation makes sense (that they'd have switched the connection for durability reasons) but I'm left wondering why they'd have even used the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> schreef in bericht news:I4srzK.1pC6@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) As a matter of fact, this drawing of those multi part shocks, gave me the idea to build them at that time. Those BIC balpoints have a (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:I4rqvD.2237@lugnet.com... (...) with the (...) changed (...) I'm almost certain it wasn't - I received this set when it was released and it had the one piece shocks in it. I did notice (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that's the main reason. The Technic Connector Toggle Joint Toothed (4273 (URL) is not a good part (the teeth are easily broken, the connexion is weak). Guys who have built the 8844 cockpit know that. That's certainly why this part has (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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"Robb King" <rk@KILLTHISrobbking.com> schreef in bericht news:I4sCMn.1puI@lugnet.com... (...) showed (...) the (...) on the (...) with the (...) changed (...) series? (...) then this (...) model (...) least) by (...) reason for (...) How about a (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) So that means there's at least a history of TLG changing products between advertising and actually distributing them. Wonder if there's some kind of significance to that, within the 88XX series? For instance, some 8858's came with chrome taps (...) (20 years ago, 29-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I know that one of the supercars-- (URL) pictured on the box cover, and even in some of the instructions, just showed springs on axles for the rear suspension. The actual set, however, had the first generation technic shocks. You can even see (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I was putting together 8847 (Dragster, 1983) the other day and my instructions called for a universal joint to connect the two runs of the steering column. However, the main model picture, peeron inventory, and brickshelf scan indicate that a (...) (20 years ago, 28-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I have found a cool computer generated lego pics on the net: (URL) M (20 years ago, 21-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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"Max Maxwell" <r33_v@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I45xDK.1Hpo@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) would (...) it to (...) steered (...) hubs. (...) better out (...) If there is no way to increase the steering angle of these parts, all is not lost. If, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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I'm sure MIBO is old news to many folks since this amazing robot dog was introduced by Jin Sato at least 5 years ago, but I figured I'd share my experiences with building MIBO for those folks who aren't familiar with MIBO or are still interested. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I'm interested in sticking with my own design, primarily because it is my design. You design is very compact and especially good looking though and I compliment you on it. Right now, propgress on SSClagorpion is on hold. My personal life is (...) (20 years ago, 18-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Eric Sophie wrote: <SNIP> (...) <SNIP> (...) Ok Is Kevin looking at using the Circa Brickfest compressor or the Design I gave him mid August for the compact 12 Pump Radial Comprressor? Just curious.. I was kinda hoping my design (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, I am just starting on a large truck that will serve as a base for a crane arm. Anyway, I'm not too sure about what kind of drivetrain setup would offer the best combination of traction and a small turning radius. I want it to have 3 axles (...) (20 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hello Peter, "Peter Ehrlich" <peter@dairysight.com> schreef in bericht news:pan.2004.09.15....ght.com... (...) This is not a deal... The Dirt Crusher is a "real RC vehicle, running on a 7.2 volt racing pack battery, has suspension and a decent motor (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Dennis Bossman's crane
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I think that truck and crane is better than any of the ones on the brickshelf site. I can't say that I have enough money to buy it, but I like it. Does the trailer detach in the front to load the crane? You might like some of my projects. (URL) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | New member Nathan Bell
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Hi. I just got an account 2 days ago and wanted to say Hi to everybody. I am user Radarbell on the brickshelf site. You can email me at Radarbell@hotmail.com. (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is a good tip, I will try it on my (fairly heavy) bus. (...) -- Peter ---...--- Only when you try to build with Mega Bloks or you try to make a Lego compatible cutting board do you realize the tremendous quality of Legos. Peter Ehrlich (...) (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 8378 info
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In tin the latest catalog there is 'Red Beast RC' set 8378 for 39$. Is this a mistake? the last 'Dirt Crusher RC' cost about 139 is this a deal of a lifetime or justjust not as good of an rc? (20 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.technic)
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