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"Philippe Hurbain" <philohome@free.fr> wrote in message news:JpHqA1.FM@lugnet.com... (...) Excellent. You saved me the trouble of tearing my PF set apart when it arrives! -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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I have updated my website with a presentation of the new Power Functions system, including: # Overview of Power Functions range # Description of working # Comparison with older 9V mini-motors # LDraw and LeoCAD part files (URL) motors comparison (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC?
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Well, I would buy all the sets in Polls 2, 3, & 4. But want I REALLY want to see from Technic is a return to the original Technic BRICK construction system - no more silly beams without studs Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) OK - voted for my favs! I chose construction vehicles with cranes and excavators having most favored status. I hope whatever the ultimate selections are, that more studded beams and less panels will be utilized ala the Technic Shuttle set: (2 (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Don't let Brian's and Philo's understatements lead you to believe that this book, a collection of hundreds of ultra-high quality photos arranged in a stunningly simple succession of nearly uniform page layouts, is anything but the finest (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I am impressed. This "book" is simply delightful. Many useful tips, wonderful presentation... Highly recommanded! Philo (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I don't agree with you: 1) This is not what I call a "great looking model". 2) It is not in the price range of 4 x €50 (I'm talking about a bigger model than for example 8275 or 8421!!) 3) This model doesn't require any special elements at (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) am looking for a set of scanned instructions for that set, if they exist. Cant find them on PICSL but I SWEAR they used to be on Brickshelf once upon a time. Anyone got a copy? (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Been done before, see: (URL) was released in 1991 and used parts from 8024 universal set, 8815 speedway bandit and 8820 mountain rambler (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think helicopters are a great idea. How about a Sikorsky Skycrane? You get the rotor actions, plus you could include multiple 'payloads' with winching action and that could serve as their own models. In fact, look at this incredible picture: (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Hi Kelly, As a regular buyer of Lego (Technic is my favourite) the three things I consider when looking at a new set (not in any order): 1. Functionality. What does this model do? 2. Useful pieces/colors. What else could I make? 3. Design. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I'll give LEGO a real challenge: Do you remember the model in technic ideas book 8889 pages 38-41? That model was build with parts from sets 8848, 8859 and 8860. What if LEGO comes up with a few models (3 or 4) for example in price range €50, (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I agree with Tom, I grok how a Babbage Engine might be a hard sell;(1) but I am sure there are a few million things other than something with four wheels, that has play value. lego spriograph type toy lego etch-a-sketch lego GBC (URL) about a (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I'd like to see a starfighter with Technic fig, farm tractors with technic fig, and machine shop tools (drill presses, lathes, vise, press, etc. to technic fig scale. Maybe each machine as a small set separately to build up your own size machine (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I'm not a huge fan of technic sets. My neighbor is =) I have my share of robotics and I've bought a few technic sets. I've recently been buying all the old RC sets, 5 or so years ago I bought some RC technic cars from radioshack and they were tons (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Something else that would be cool would be a Chinook or similar double-rotor helicopter. Doesn't need to be military, there are civilian versions of the Chinook and other double rotor helis out there. (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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None of the models in those polls are particularly appealing to me. I second what others have said about space models. Another idea would be to take the jet aircraft from 4953 Fast Flyers and make a large technic model. Have rotating wings, landing (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There was also a technic model of the Mars Rover which was pretty good. (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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Well since I already own hundreds of technic sets, most of them vehicles, I would like to something else than *vehicles*. The old control center sets brought us a pen plotter and robotic T-Rex... How about a working clock? Factory+conveyor? Better (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Allan's suggestions are all excellent. I've never been a big Technic builder/collector either, but the ones that I bought were the ones that DIDN'T fall within the usual vehicle selections of cranes & farming equipment. The #8480 Space Shuttle is a (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)
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