 | | How to do Long Wheelbase 4-Wheel Wagons with Turning Wheels
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I have some long wheelbase wagons (8x32) with four wheels, which turn on the curves. Here's a new pic of how it's done: (URL) This is the wagon the right way up: (URL) On the lower wagon in the underside picture, which goes last in the train, the (...) (20 years ago, 19-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Vineet Honkan
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Nathan- Apparently some people on this sitedon't like to use this board to email individuals, so I'll fill you in in an email I'll send to you. (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Vineet Honkan
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(...) You still have the same email address, right? (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Vineet Honkan
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Vineet, what have you been building lately? (20 years ago, 18-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: oldest lego technic piece
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Hi, (...) some of the axles existed even before Technic (IIRC 4 6 8 12) for the big colored pre-technic gears. They changed from uncolored to black when technic was introduced, and probably the material was changed as well. Jürgen (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: oldest lego technic piece
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(...) OK, I am not a Technic expert, but I do know about the European gear sets that were produced starting in 1970 had axle pieces that are compatible with Technic today. The #800, #801 and #802 sets were the first of these. I was surprised to not (...) (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | oldest lego technic piece
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Does anyone out there know what the oldest lego technic piece is that is still in use? IE a u-joint, axle, pin etc. (20 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New excavator
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(...) One good source for these tracks is the Tonka toy company. They make several bulldozer models that are fairly good size. I assume they can be ordered overseas. Another good source for tracks are Remote-control toys. Many of them have tracks (...) (20 years ago, 16-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New excavator
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(...) Yes, are these tracks still available, and from where? And, if they are available, are they sold in the U.S., or are they from a different country? I know there are some things that can no longer be purchased in the U.S., like the Scout/SDK (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Large Front Loader
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(...) Thanks for feedback Yes - the steering definitely is pneumatic, and works quite fine for such a large model. The axel you see coming from rear to front section of loader is the main engine drive shaft. One interesting design approach is that I (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Large Front Loader
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John Fors- I just took a look at it and it's very nice! The idea of putting the valves in front of the steering wheel was pure genius! It gives it a somewhat realistic view. Is the steering pneumatic-driven, like how the real thing is (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Radial Engine (and V8 crankshaft)
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(...) Naturally it is also possible with only 6 cylinders. I removed one row. (URL) Geissmann (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Large Front Loader
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Alright, I am happy to present my latest creation in series of articulated work vehicles. A few months ago I rolled out a 8-wheel John Deere Forwarder. This time it is a large Front loader (no particular model - but copied after the largest Volvo (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: piece count
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All right Keith. I didn't realise you posted a similar topic earlier. (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Radial Engine (and V8 crankshaft)
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(...) So far it looks like the only way to make a Lego radial engine is to make 2 rows (or loops) of cylinders. Has anyone ever been able to do it with just one row? (6 cylinders) Nathan Bell (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: piece count
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(...) Um Vineet, I asked about the piece count as well, and here is the (URL) reply> thanks to Larry. This is 3 weeks ago. Currently the biggest set is ISD at 3104, soon to be Death Star at 3441. But: the biggest Technic set so far (excluding (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Radial Engine (and V8 crankshaft)
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(...) to finish it. (URL) Geissmann (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | piece count
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I was just roaming the internet, and I saw a preview of the new LEgo Technic Crane, and it must be a very big if not the biggest set so far. It has over 1800 pieces! Here's where I found the piece count: (URL) site also gives info about the other (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Civil Lego Design
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(...) Hi Rosco. The way he uses flat bricks to make the asphalt is impressive. He must have spent a lot of money on those pieces. The curved bridge (curved according to the plan view) is also impressive. The guardrails look very realistic. How is (...) (20 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Civil Lego Design
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(...) For bridge studies, you can't go past (URL) Adrian Egli>. ROSCO (20 years ago, 12-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Ball Joint Frame ZRX1 version
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MC7 Ball Joint Frame ZRX1 version. (URL) by Eric Sophie>> (URL) 'Evolution' Biomechanical Brick Kits comming soon!>> Second generation frame technology. [LEGOSet 8618] Model features Rorzakh dual ball joint single piece (URL) hip> system. [LEGOSet (...) (20 years ago, 12-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Re: Civil Lego Design
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(...) There are a number of big bridges out there. Rob Hendrix did a lifting one: (URL) Tony Priestman is working on a very large viaduct: (URL) and I remember Ben Beneke and ROSCO having some good stuff too. However I think something like a (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Civil Lego Design
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(...) Nathan, First, I think this question is posted in the wrong newsgroup. I'm not certain you'd get too many answers to your question in lugnet.technic. I think it belongs in .build, 'cause this is where the action is for large scale structures (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Civil Lego Design
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Besides bridges, are there any ways to use Legos in Civil design? Are there many builders that do so? Has anyone ever built a working Lego dam or utility system? What about complicated roadway designs? TLC has road plates, but has anyone ever build (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Please critique my truss designs
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(...) snip It looks good to me too. I've had good success with diagonals connected to the studs on the outsides of the beams. One example: (URL) I imagine that your design, with the diagonals "sandwiched" in their connection, might perform okay. (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) Indeed... even color scheme match ;o) Philo (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) For those who have extremly large photos from their digital cameras, and are posting them at huge resolutions, I recomend: (URL) right-click on the photo, and select "Resize Pictures". (Nice pumpsteps, guys!) Iain (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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Fhilo, Awesome moc’s! When I saw the jigsaw I had to post a picture of my module. It operates on the same principal as yours but the inside saw is stationary. You Can Find 2 pictures here after moderation (URL) Great minds think alike,eh? Cheers (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) Wow! I loved your first two modules, and these two are beautiful as well! Your designs have a wonderful simplicity and elegant functionality that is very hard (for me at least) to emulate. Just wonderful! And the fact that all the modules can (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Please critique my truss designs
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(...) Hi there! (...) Seems very practical to me. If the load is confined to the ends, your construction should easily handle it. However if you plan to suspend (lift/mount) it from any point on the truss, I would suggest adding a vertical brace at (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Please critique my truss designs
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In lugnet.technic, John Ladasky wrote: (2 URLs) (...) I'm going to leave the comments about the strength to more experienced builders (TJ? ROSCO?) but it certainly looks good. - David (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | And now, for another theme bastardization : : Track MOW Ship
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I’ve always been a fan of space, but I never really managed to get down to doing anything in the theme as of late as it was too abstract for me (Although I did a lot of stuff as a kid, my memory and definition of what spaceyness was got wiped out (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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| | Please critique my truss designs
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Greetings, Technic builders! I have been very impressed with the giant bridges and cranes that you folks can build. Now I am working on a model that requires a truss. The model is minifig scale, so I care about the look of the truss, as much as its (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Ackerman steering geometry : How do you make it ?
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If I'm not mistaken, didn't the Lego Technic sports racer from 1995, set 8440 also have a type of Ackerman steering? (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) Really cool! Very inspiring, too bad I just have one LEGO basketball. ;) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 nice GBC modules... And a challenge...
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In lugnet.technic, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Working on it... (with inspiration from the king of rtl builders--Iain :) ) Dave K (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) The black pieces are constructed the same way as the red saw (technic brick + inverted 45° slopes). The red saw has a circular motion, pushing the balls forward when it is up. When down, the fixed black saws prevent balls from going backwards. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2 nice GBC modules... And a challenge...
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(...) My next one should be Spybot controlled... (...) Thanks, Steve ;o) Philo (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) Well... yours are outstanding too, especially the (URL) ball pump> ;o) Philo (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Poor man's Supercar wheels
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(...) 22969 is wider. Keith (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: My friend Zoli
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(...) Yes, he is from Hungary. People from any country could be good Lego designers. Most people in the world just cannot afford Legos. They are an expensive hobby! (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Philo, These are brilliant! All of your modules are very nice, but my favourite is the jigsaw. I had to look at the pictures and video for a long time to understand how it worked. I finally realized that the black pieces on each side of the red (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Poor man's Supercar wheels
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(...) Beside the color, what is the difference between this part: (URL) and this part: (URL) ? - David (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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(...) (URL) (...) (URL) (...) (URL) (...) Just wonderful!!, I love them all, specially the shovel. (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Enzo
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(...) How big is the box? Is it bigger than the Backhoe's one? FWIW last year I bought 3 8386s and I paid 69EUR for air shipping. That was before 8386 became available in NA. The 8386 box is the same length & width as Backhoe's, only thinner. I (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shipping, lugnet.technic)
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| | Poor man's Supercar wheels
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Mix four of these: (URL) four of these: (URL) you get a nice wheel that is the same width and heigth as the 8448 wheels. They only difference is the tires are not as low profile as the 8448. But here is the cool part, if you have the 8653 set, you (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Assistance/Ideas please. Scorpion infrastructure
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(...) I've been focusing on the long neglected LPub and LSynth. So SSClagorpion is not too far along. (...) Kevin (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Lego Enzo 8653 Piece Count.
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One Thousand Three Hundred and sixty. 1,360(This is what I have been told) Mix that with a 176 page instruction book and that is why the set weighs so much. -Paul (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Enzo
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No, I don't have a store. I just bought a bunch of Enzos because the shipping was slightly better by buying 4 sets at once rather than just one. I am planning on keeping 2 of the sets. However, If you are want to buy an Enzo from a dealer at Ebay, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 2 nice GBC modules... And a challenge...
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On Mon, March 7, 2005 4:27 pm, Philippe Hurbain said: (...) That's VERY nice. I think my favorite is the shovel. I like the way it flips the bucket to dump balls, and also uses the bucket to press the lever to load up. But I have a challenge for all (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Sizing for to-scale large vehicles??
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(...) Hello I really have now idea about us messuarements, but my guess ended up with 68.8x24s wheels from the black cat or 5563. Since alot of people have used those for 1/16 scaled models before. (1/15) Your calculations seem slight out focus 94 (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: 2 new GBC modules...
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philippe Hurbain wrote: <snip> (...) Enjoy?? Enjoyed immensely!! Beautifully done! I love the uniqueness of all your GBC's! Wonderful job! Dave K (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | 2 new GBC modules...
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(2 URLs) ...and a "small ball contraption" ;o) (URL) See them (URL) here> (photos, movies) Enjoy! Philo (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX) !
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| | Assistance/Ideas please. Scorpion infrastructure
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I am looking for suggestions. I have been working long and hard on my Pneumatic Scorpion. The legs are solid (I think) The tail- I need more parts to finish. I have to come up with another 30 or so pneumatic switches.. these are all easy enough, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: My friend Zoli
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Not to sound too biased, but is he from Europe, because those guys know how to build serious models (ie Beat Felber, Dennis Bosman, Jennifer Clark, etc). (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: My friend Zoli
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(...) Zoltan, your are an amazing technic builder. Job well done! Glen Bell (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: My friend Zoli
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(...) much of a technic chap. Please convey my compliments to him! BTW what did you mean by 'old enough'? If he's 16-17, that's fine, a lot of Lugnetters are teens. I'm pretty sure he'll receive a warm welcome in people.teens as well! :-) Legoswami (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Sizing for to-scale large vehicles??
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(...) Keith, I've checked the calculations: Length: 40ft * 304.8mm/ft / 16 / 8mm/stud = 95.25 studs Width: 102" * 25.4mm/in / 16 / 8mm/stud = 20.24 studs Height: 118.5" over roof hatch * 25.4mm/in / 16 / 3.2mm/plate = 59 plates high off the ground (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | My friend Zoli
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Zoltan Schuzter is only 16 or 17 years old and builds as good as any of us. He is from Hungary and TLC needs to hire him! Here is the link to his brickshelf folders. He will get a lugnet account as soon as he is old enough. I told him that if he is (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Sizing for to-scale large vehicles??
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(...) Good evening Keith, First of all, the MOC sounds, well, very big!And very impressive! I would love to see it as it is right now. I have the technic trucks that are on brickshelf. I posted the tanker complete article a few days ago on (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Sizing for to-scale large vehicles??
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Hi guys, I have started building a 1:16 model of the (URL) VII> transit bus (something I have not seen done so far). I took the dimensions data from the Orion Bus site, calculated the scaled dimensions in studs as so: Length 94 studs (75cm) (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: Thanks
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(...) No prob. I try to highlight all the good Technic and ModelTeam-ish creations I see announced in .technic. (...) It's magic! :-) (...) That's right! Thanks! (...) Contact me regarding the sidebar. Please contact the LUGNET admins for all other (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Enzo
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Paul- Do you have a Bricklink store? If so, do you plan to sell two of those new Ferarri Enzos on it, and if so, for how much? PS: Where do you live? (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Enzo
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Thanks for the offer Paul. You have also been a good friend. I am currently saving up for an apartment, so I will probably not be getting the Enzo any time soon. However, that new motorcycle is hardcore! It does not go with the construction (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: part help
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The part is a 1x6 bar with the studs closed. If anyone knows the call number for this item on Brlicklink, please tell me. Thanks. (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | part help
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Hello all- I need some help with a part I'm trying to get. It has three holes in the middle, and has curves on both ends, pointing down, and the piece is squat. I'm looking for this piece for a truck I plan to build. If any of you know what I am (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Lego 8653 Enzo Ferrari detailed Pics inside!
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Paul- You and I think alike! When I get this model, I also plan to modify the suspension, as well as put in a 6-speed tranny. (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Fuel Tanker Complete
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(...) Ok. So I lied! haven't been able to get those photos on Lugnet itself so here's the links to brickshelf for the oilfield unit. (URL) Glen (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Fuel Tanker Complete
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(...) Sorry Seth. Haven't been able to get the details of inside the cab done. So here is the link for Brickshelf so you can see the cab as it stands right now. (URL) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Enzo
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Good question. I could upgrade the suspension on that for about 6 or 7 bucks. If they did include the suspension, they would not have problems selling it. The German dealers have run into quite a problem too. The shipping is killing their overseas (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Enzo
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I looks like the new set has everything it needs for a good suspension, but has no shocks. Why would TLC design it that way? Those suspension pieces hold more weight than the suspension on the Silver Champion or the Super Street Sensation. So why (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Thanks
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(...) If you mean the link in the main Technic page, the only one that controls it is Thomas Avery (who just had a new baby boy! - congratulations!) the curator of the Technic newsgroup. I you want to contact him his email is in the bottom of the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Thanks
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I don't know who added the link to my excavator, but thank you for doing it. I never could figure out how it is done. Just a question for anyone- How do I contact the system administrator? Is there a link on any of the lugnet pages? Nathan (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Crane Steering
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(...) I have had a demonstration of the 6 wheel steering on a Demag AC50-1, and while I did not see the workings in detail, it would appear that each axle could be controlled independently, switching between modes electronically. To my mind this (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Crane Steering
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(...) Jan-tore, my mention of computers was in direct response to the mention of the self-propelled transporters. I also would not be surprised if many modern multi-axle mobile cranes use a similar system, but I have no information on that. ROSCO (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 94" Arch suspension bridge
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(...) yeah, the friction pegs i used to hold the arch segments together are now frictionless. they got squished just slightly. next time i set it up i'm going to use axles instead. it is an amazingly strong bridge. i had my doubts that it would hold (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | My Latest MOC: A Little Human
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Well, I guess it's really an OOC (Our Own Creation). My wife did most of the work, actually :-) Henry James Avery Born: Sunday, February 27, 2005 Weight: 8 lb 1 oz Length: 20.5 in (approx. 65 studs) (URL) Photo 1> (URL) Photo 2> (URL) Photo 3> (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.texlug, FTX) !
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| | Re: 94" Arch suspension bridge
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(...) <snip> Sorry, I just re-read your description and caught your "performace report". I was engrossed by the photos first thing, and just had to look at them in detail! Very nice. Yes, the arch itself (minus deck) will just bend and spread out. (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 94" Arch suspension bridge
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(...) <snip> Very cool, Bob! I like it in black! How did the design perform for you? I found it to be very stable and plenty strong in use (i.e. when passing trains through it). Nice job. -TJ p.s. Sorry for the late response. I've been a little busy (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: decals
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(...) Vineet: Use your personal email for stuff like this. The LUGNET newsgroups aren't for personal messages. (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Crane Steering
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You are forgetting one thing: The system for the suspension are a locked system, where the amount of oil are the same and dont increase or decrease if you change the the height on uneven ground: (URL) airsuspensions, the only thing that controls the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | decals
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Jennifer Clark- How did you make those decals for your Demag AC 50 crane? (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Crane Steering
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(...) If you think about it a normal bog standard trailer has 4 wheels one at each corner, like a table has legs. This is a very stable configuration. If you built a six line modular trailer from lego (12 stub axles, 24 tyres, 12 cylinders) you (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New Lego 8653 Enzo Ferrari detailed Pics inside!
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(...) Hey Paul, Like you, I'm a big fan of LEGO Technic and their supercars (I own them all). BTW, great job on your Enzo model - love your suspension design ! I share your disappointment over the lack of suspension and transmission on this Enzo - (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: New Lego 8653 Enzo Ferrari detailed Pics inside!
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Sorry for my MANY spelling mistakes in my previous post. I am just a little angry. :) -Paul (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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To be honest, I am certain that whomever designs the technic cars/bikes/cranes and such has the potential to build "The Best Supercar of the Decade", but I don't know what kind of pressure that they may be under, as far as piece count, difficulty, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Now I'm REALLY hoping you will put out plans for your version!!!! The 8653 is a disappointment for me. I was hoping this would be the Super Car of this decade (OK, so they have few years left to give it to me), sure doesn't meet the specs I (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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My friend Daniel Romeleitis from Germany just sent me these 2 juicy new pics of his new set. Yep, just like we thought, no suspension, no tranny, no piece count(in the instruction manual or the box) (URL) have 4 of these sets on the way from Germany (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Their steering is hydraulic and computer controlled (as is their suspension), each axle can be turned individually. This allows them to be tethered together in many configuration, end-to-end or side-by-side, or combinations, and all controlled (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) SPMT's (self propelled modular trailers) try (URL) click on transport SRL (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sure can Seth. Now that I know how to throw them right on the posting and not having to give you a link to brickshelf it should make thing allot easier! I will have those up shortly, working on the inside of the cab right now. In the mean (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I believe trailers (that you tow around) don't bother with that at all. Just a bunch of wheels, who cares if they wear down 'cause they don't follow the line perfectly? They get retreaded again and again anyway... But self-propelled trailers? (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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There are several different steering possibilites to a trailer: 1) Normal forcesteered axle where the center of the wheel are placed infront of the turning center. 2) As earlier trailers and socalled citytrailers: where there is a waier from the (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Presumably they must have a different ackerman configuration for each axle? How do those modular trailers work, the ones with multiple lines of wheels? I'm guessing the trailer versions have a different ackerman configuration for every axle (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Glen, looks great, but could we get some pictures of the cab? (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Vineet, I think almost every vehicle use Ackermann steering, specially heavy duty vehicles, like mobile cranes. Best regards, Anders Gaasedal (URL) LEGO Trucks & Cranes> (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Glen, Congratulation to your model, really a nice job. Two trailers looks powerfull, and you really managed to get a lot of details on the model. Best regards, Anders Gaasedal (URL) LEGO Trucks & Cranes> (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Here is the evolution ! (...) It only took a week or so but i got it to work !!! Unfortunately the mount itself is four studs long on each end, but that shouldn't matter putting it in this: (URL) To keep Crowkillers happy, it's studless ! To (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Misha, how is your RX-8 coming along? (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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Didier Enjary schreef: (...) The barcode truck (8479) can steer that sharp! try to build up to step 14 (page 10) and try how far the wheels can turn to the right and or left side. The inside wheel can turn for 90 degrees! There is no room for the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.technic)
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