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(...) Wow! I think 'tremendous lot of work' might be an understatement. This seems like a very nice model, and you have really presented it well. (...) Well, it made it to my desktop at least. It's over a year since I changed background, but this is (...) (16 years ago, 12-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello Eric, "The compressor pump has the same basic body and piston as the actuator (snip). This fantastic system was used only once, a tragedy which has no logical explanation." There is another use of motorized pump in this RCX supplementary set: (...) (16 years ago, 12-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 8062 will be included in the 1994 update. Not long now! (16 years ago, 12-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Well worth it! Any chance we'll see 8062 soon? It's a personal fave... :-) (16 years ago, 12-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Great Work Eric ! 1992 was the first year of my dark ages and i've been trying to acquire these kits for some time now. Your work gives me insight into the mechanics of this fantastic period of Technic. Steve (16 years ago, 12-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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I have now added the sets from 1992 to Technicopedia including 8826, 8828, 8836, 8837, 8839, and the great 8868. 8868 was a tremendous amount of work, but I hope you'll agree that it was worth it. (URL) I've also added lots more rendered revolving (...) (16 years ago, 11-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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This truck was my first attempt to merge Technic and Model Team into one MOC: (URL) I built it quite a while ago but only recently took the pictures. Since I make more concept models and not many finished Technic MOCs I thought it would be good to (...) (16 years ago, 7-Jan-09, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX)
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Almost a year ago I posted a thread about the (URL) robotics.nxt sidebar>. I don't update it much anymore, but today I was emailed a request to add a link to a new NXT simulator. I've done so, but what would make the sidebar more interesting is a (...) (16 years ago, 6-Jan-09, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Hey, I just let both videos play. Really cool! The first one gives a good impression of the shape and size of this very well built MOC. Thanks! The second video showing the pistons and paddle wheel action, wow! That is so amazing! Great job! I (...) (16 years ago, 31-Dec-08, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I got the Zavala filmed and uploaded to youtube A video walk along, and use of the ships wheel. (URL) Zavala 1> I run the Lego pneumatic side-paddle-wheel walking-beam steam engines. (URL) Zavala 2> enjoy kurt (16 years ago, 30-Dec-08, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Is (URL) this> easy enough? (...) You're in luck. 8868 is in work right now. Eric (URL) Technicopedia> (16 years ago, 26-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) You're welcome. (...) Yes, 8888 is unmatched. 2008 and 2009's official technic sets are absolutely laughable compared to the gems that are in there, from 26 years ago! I did plan on building the programmable crane eventually. I don't have any (...) (16 years ago, 25-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for this. I have been planning on building one for some time and this will make it really easy to get the parts. Everything in the 8888 book is fantastic. I've built the "programmable" mobile crane and, in some ways, it surpasses (...) (16 years ago, 24-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) I just picked one up this afternoon. I'll be writing a review on Eurobricks in the next couple of days. I also posted a review of the 8262 Quad Bike. Eric (URL) Technicopedia> (16 years ago, 24-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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This is the first time I've seen it (URL) love new set time. These panels would be great for bridge decking or temporary ramps. (URL) (16 years ago, 23-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic)
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From idea book 8888. Took it apart this morning and took the time to do the inventory before storing away the parts. Didn't use any special software, just basic notepad. Enjoy. 9 blue brick 1x1 9 blue brick 1x2 6 red brick 1x2 9 blue brick 1x3 2 red (...) (16 years ago, 22-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic)
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I am pleased to announce my newest MOC The RTS Zavala Steamship-of-War (URL) This vessel is a side-paddle-wheel sailing steamship. The model is almost 4 1/2 feet long (1.36 meters) and it uses 13 hull center sections. Although called a schooner, the (...) (16 years ago, 16-Dec-08, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) Wohoo! Almost as good as having the real model! I realize it's too much work and bandwith, to realistically use it on every model, but it can definitely be a bonus link on some of them! (16 years ago, 14-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Eric. Love the work you've put in so far, and I'd like to help out. If you give me some set numbers for which you don't have LDraw files, I'd be willing to put some time in and draw them up, provided the Peeron instructions scans are available (...) (16 years ago, 14-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) OK, round 3. The black background is just due to the fact that I rendered it with an alpha channel so it is transparent. My animation software made this black by default, but it is easy to change. So with that in mind.... I've made a new one (...) (16 years ago, 14-Dec-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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