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(...) Yep, that'd work. Of course I can always try to get my company to send me to our London office, for work, of course : ) Hmmm.... There are a lot of sellers on Brickbay that are in Europe. They could easily offer to buy the parts from S@H once (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Okay, I see the problem. Try it without the "p" on the end: (URL) is in Jim Hughes' web site "Technica". If you're not familiar, he has an excellent reference on technic parts. The link above goes to the "Joints" section of the "Throwbots" (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks T.J. I just assumed the axles were attached. Well, this puts a slight crimp in my “home made” version of these parts, I guess my parts will simply have permanent axles. It won’t be as accurate to the real thing, but it is a lot cheaper (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's the standard response, since time immemorial. I spoke on the telephone to Euro S@H (they're all British there, I think, so I believe the entire system is unified) today, and they think it has to do with a warehouse inventory in Billund. (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hey! Don't you ever! All of us okies wish we had your patience so that we too could produce jennifer style models. At least that's what I think, if I had the time and motivation I would reach up to your class. I would still be way below you (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, here it is, straight from S@H: Dear LEGO® Builder, Thomas, we're sorry to disappoint you, however, the United Kingdom LEGO Services is not able to ship elements to the United States. If you wish to shop by phone in the U.S., you can (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I dunno, yet. I've sent an email to S@H in both the US and Europe asking that question. When I get a response, I'll post it here. T. J. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Man...I just checked out the UK S@H area and you're right; they seem to have all the old service packs (the 1988-1991 ones) available. I can't believe they still manufacture the 2x2 square pistons, the old pre-1994 differentials and those (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) airtech (...) How about the Barcode reader? That's almost exactly what it is, except that the real ones are a bit more complex as regards to the items loaded? James Powell (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have to disagree with Tom as well, Since the rejuvination of my lego building (I never had a dark ages :-)). A lot of my inspiration comes from books about excavators. Construction and associated vehicles are going to form a major part of my (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Thomas Avery" <tanyatj@texas.net> wrote in message news:GCtEFn.5Js@lugnet.com... (...) I agree 100% I will buy a LOT of 1x16 Technic beams (and other sizes) in Gray, White, Yellow, and Black. PLEASE offer them! The beams pack we had before in S@H (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I saw this once, although the heavy material was all over to one side causing the truck to lean over in a most precarious fashion. I assume these vehicles are a lot more stable than they look in those situations... (...) I think the skips on (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sounds intriguing, although I most strongly disagree with the notion that there are no more construction vehicles to make - but then, I would :-) Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You could always vote with your feet by getting some bulbs (or LEDs?) and capacitors from an electronics store, hacking up a few bricks and making your own :-) While I know you're not keen on homebrew lego, and while I would heartily defend (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The tinkering is probably the best bit though, if it were too easy then it would be no fun. Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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This sucks for the people in the US. I just checked out S@H for the UK and freaked out! It was like stepping back in time. Large beams in different colors, bulldozer chain links, old tires (the solid ones), 4.5V motors, etc. HEY LEGO: WHY DON'T YOU (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) At last! I've been dying to see the videos of that digger for months :-) The compactness of the digger still amazes me, it must have driven you nuts trying to fit everything into that small amount of space. Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Excuses, excuses! Really, congratulations! You really have more important things to be thinking about right now than those silly Throwbots, wouldn't you say? Maggie C. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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In case you havent noticed, you can now order beams (like 16x) from shop.lego.com Lots of other technic parts packs too. However, Europe only. regards lawrence (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:GCt0sF.4AJ@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) in (...) (URL) thought as much, they had me wondering for a second if your computer had gone slash happy. (...) some (...) this (...) (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Jay, The Throwbot "ankle" part, as seen on: (URL) the ball and socket joint used in the Stormtrooper (I'm not sure about C3PO, I don't have it). As for the "ball and axle" part, the image is missing the little black ball that fits into the socket, (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Ok all I'm sorry but arcanamachi@netzero.net has been clogged up with some very large files making it impossible for me to get mail there. Try botsmaster3000@hotmail.com instead. Be aware that I will only be checking mail once today (Friday) and (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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The store name its "the dollar store" and is locally owned and operated apparently with no national chain affiliation. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "r2" <lego@r2eng.com> wrote in message news:GCsJr1.MHE@lugnet.com... (...) be (...) message (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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Ok there is a few large files that have mired up my mail making it impossible to receive any. Try botsmaster3000@hotmail.com. As for the store name its "the dollar store" and is locally owned and operated apparently with no national chain (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) Ooops, that was a local alias I cut and pasted by mistake. The correct address is: (URL) There are rollers on the truck I based the model on, you can see them in (...) (URL)I see, however I should warn you that there will be quite a bit of (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The action on the backhoe is super! Most pneumatics ore pretty poor. Yours is very real in its synchronization of movements. Good work! -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) Newsom" <ab8ten@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GCsH7n.Hw6@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone know all the different sizes of the Technic “ball and axle” parts seen in the Star Wars Technic “Stormtrooper” and “C3PO”? I am making some “home made” versions of these parts and I need to know the different lengths of the axles. Also, (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.technic)
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Ok, I tried E-mailing agfain, it was returned dang it! I made a post here for it, LMK there waht u want to do! Thnx again for everything doc! (URL) I can Be IM'ed MSN-vestras@hotmail.com ICQ-68134272 AIM-Vestras (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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Once again, WHAT STORE DID YOU GET THESE AT? Rose "Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D." <arcanamachi@netzero.net> wrote in message news:GCsFK0.EG3@lugnet.com... (...) wedding (...) dollar (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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Dude, I have E-mailed you twice, and no responce...thik the mails messed up... Contact me on teh STF board, I will set up a Negotiation post(FYI, I am SLIZER LORD) I am so buying a ton of those from you! BTW, Congrats on teh Wedding maN! (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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This looks very nice, Miguel. Thanks for sharing! Build On! John Matthews (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.cad)
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Thanks for sharing, Jennifer! Once again, a remarkable model documented with an excellent web page! I wish I had your perseverence both for building and documenting. Congratulations on a job well done! Build On! John Matthews Jennifer Clark (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Kenneth, I tried to email you, but it bounced because your disk quota was full. Please email me. Also let us know if it really WAS a Dollar Tree you went to. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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For all that are interested, I finally fixed the videos of the 6 leg walker and Digger on my site. The capture program for my camcorder uses a bizarre mpeg codec to save things, hence the unloadability. After a little re codeccing, they should now (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF19464.B7A396...h.ac.uk... (...) If I (...) the (...) to (...) controlled. I (...) those, (...) these (...) lego (...) being too (...) arranged (...) movement) (...) the (...) (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Three actually. Game Boy Advance PC-CD ROM GameCube (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Well its been a day and no response. So let me tell you all about my haul. I was able to get 348 Slizers/Throwbots this trip. The numbers break down like this: They were four for a dollar!!, and I spent about 90 bucks. 8506 Rock/Granite 71 of them!, (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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This is very much my approach I'll try a way, and exhaust its possibilities before attacking the problem from another direction, sometimes working backwords, destroying earlier solutions that worked just fine before. This was particularly true of my (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Um, WOW! I guess I'd better get LDraw loaded on my system again and start building ;-) (...) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | iPlanet Support - (URL) A division of AOL Time Warner | Please do not (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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There is 2 Games to be released? Also Harry Potter? (URL) - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lego Magazines from the Past and Present (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I've had this happen to be and it has left me strangely dissapointed because the idea's popped into my head it kinda feels that 'I' didn't come up with it, you have no way of tracing how you came up with the solution, it just appears in your (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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So there could be more new colours for the Bionicle Masks? What colours do you think ? Beville Pink in Trans and Normal? Michael - who is working on a surprise!! - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF18C05.5CC396...h.ac.uk... (...) 8 (...) the (...) complexity (...) idea, (...) radically new (...) took (...) previous (...) weak. (...) in (...) Sounds familiar. I think I've (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) How about putting them at different distances from the camera ;) JB (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) to think that I am a really slow builder here! I'm looking forward to seeing the movie of it on your website once you have the video stuff working. (...) I suppose that's one good reason for building smaller models ;-) (...) Indeed, I am quite (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The main reason for not using pneumatics was simply that they are awkward to control electrically, and I wanted this truck to be totally radio controlled. I had seen pneumatic valves on various websites controlled by motors and micromotors, (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I remember this being debated here recently, where some thought Lego models were and thought not. I tend to think that some are, in that so much of the resultant quality of a creation based on something real stems very much on the (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I do indeed have multiple versions of various parts of the model, and the number of attempts needed varies considerably. I probably need about 3 to 8 steps for relatively simple parts, but this will increase if, for example, there are other (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Jennifer 8) (...) Yep, I know the one. Love it when it happens, I usually smack my forehead and get somewhat mad at myself when I was so blind a second ago. Then I relize my new thought wont work either so my feelings go like a (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, just thought I'd share that www.lego.com has been updated on many areas. I also came across an interesting Bionicle thing ... : [taken from LEGO.com] (URL) How many different colors do bricks come in? # #A. Hmmm... At the moment, you can get (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.technic, Darren Chapman writes: lack of time (6 week old baby) and (...) So Lego constrictions restrict your Lego constructions, rofl. Steve :-) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF012F6.253E6F...h.ac.uk... (...) [snip] As others have said - brilliant! I just wish that I could produce things to 10th of that quality! However, a lack of money (wife and 6 (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Jennifer Clark wrote in message <3AF063EB.6F5FE421@v....ac.uk>... (...) Do you make multiple versions of one portion of a model, especially something such as arranging gears and such to fit into the structure? How many? I find that I usually can (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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In other words, Lego never provided a backstory for the RoboRiders. Well, there was some gibberish about fighting computer viruses on the internet, but that doesn't make much sense. I like to think of them as being on the same planet as the (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic.roboriders)
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I finally decided to buy a couple of roboriders. I got swamp and frost and I think they are kinda cool. But...now what? What are they supposed to do? Race? Battle each other? Adam (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic.roboriders)
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First off, let me say WOW! That is one impressive model!! But I have a few questions: What problems did you run into when trying to put pneumatics into it? If I read the website correctly, trying this approach was abandoned early on mainly because (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Wow...very impressive model there! It combines the great looks of the Model Team series with the functionality of Technic to create an outstanding fusion of the two...great work! The website is also very informative and well-constructed... (...) I (...) (24 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Speaking of truck operation, one of the annoying things about the loading and tipping functions are that if you don't stop the motors at the endpoints, the gears end up getting stripped of their teeth. Having a belt driven section to allow (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Tobbe, (...) Funny, but there may be some truth in this - you know these problems you come across that require days or even weeks of thought to solve, and then the solution just seems to pop into your head in an instant? I suppose in a mental way (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Can I take the this oppertunity to confirm the damage done to Moc's during travel, it certainly makes you think when it comes to the building stage now. Chassis tend to be ok but cosmetic parts tend to come a cropper. Strangely my tank (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oddly enough, the size of the wheels (at least in diameter if not wideness) is perfect for the Technic figures; the scale of the wheels relative to the real truck wheels is 1:20, which means the Technic figures are exactly 6 feet high. At (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It is indeed, although I have made quite a few changes to it since then to toughen it up as well as many cosmetic details. The train journeys to and from that meeting as well as several others with the truck in a carrier bag prove very (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Like most things, there are several variations on the hooklift theme - for example, the "Light Duty Hoist" at this URL does not have a boom locking mechanism; the skip length is small enough to allow both tipping and loading to be achieved by (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Have you somehow learned to bend yourself and not the spoon? Sorry, saw The Matrix recently, again. How impressive your models might seem, I find myself even more impressed when I think of all the hours you have put into that amazing truck and (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There is indeed - for proof, check out the "towing" video in the skip loading section where the truck executes several maneouvers involving full lock turns :-) Jennifer (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) John Barnes, who frequently posts on lugnet.robotics, is responsible for the design of the remote control. Hopefully he'll come onto this thread to respond, but if not you can email him at barnes@sensors.com Jennifer (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! Even if I can't model the real thing exactly, I try to put the parts that are semi-equivalent in similar places to achieve some of the more subtle visual and mechanical (such as weight and centre of gravity) effects of the real thing. (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I think this must be the most beautiful creation yet. The scale is perfect (well, if the driver is Andre the Giant. Why can't the lego figures and wheels relative scale be more realistic). In the past I made reasonable facsimile's of the Skid Loader (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) A small observation: These skip lorries are the same as those used to pick up an enclosed version of the skip used at my local tip. While waiting in the heinous queue to throw away some hedge trimmings I have often watched them pick up and (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I also found that almost all pieces I bought in the last 3 years have less grip than my 10 years old pieces before dark age. Everything from 1x1 plate to gears. The 16t gear in particular shown significent difference. With a new 16t I can plug (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not sure I agree with that one. The old half bushings, the ones with a full cross axle hole, were actually quite loose, in my opinion. The later ones, with a "time glass shaped" hole, were tighter. Then came the third type, without the (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ... Brilliant, as always... is this the same truck you'd posted before (pics from a UK meeting)? (I only remember the colour scheme was the same). If it is, at least we get to see lots of great photos of it now... couldn't appreciate the (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) were tighter than the newer ones, which is sometimes desirable. They probably changed them for the same reason they changed the friction pins...too hard to remove from constructions. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was only thinking on Monday what a great idea a really realistic 8 wheeler lorry would be and there you are today putting up info about your superb MOC. I haven't gone through all the stuff in detail (I am at work after all) but I am, as (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build)
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Most impressive! Very realistic and completely functional. I'm even more impressed that you took the time to present and completely explain every detail. I do have one question, though. On the steering of the second set of front wheels, the (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Jennifer, Excellent model...when do you start work at LEGO designing their kits!!! I also want to know how I can get a hold of one of those remote control kits? ===== Steven B. Combs, M.S.,C.I.T. Associate Professor / Instructional Technologist Ivy (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I just watched the videos and the DAT files: really impressive! The chassis is just packed with gears. I really like the way you positionned the motors in the chassis. I need to lean to slow down when building my models. I get about half-way done, (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Olivier, stickers were something I had avoided in the past but I am now a firm convert to their use, at least for permanent models, and I have no intention of breaking this one down! I thought the hook lift army truck on your web site (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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MARRY ME! ..... altho, I need to figure out what to do with my current wife. Tom Heverly (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that I've updated the TechPup site to include Hammerhead, a mono-engine, COF-shifting walking biped. I've also included the dat file plus printed instructions. Unfortunately, Vision Command will NOT work on my (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.cad)
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Andrew Eade please contact me at arcanamachi@netNOSPAMzero.net about Amazon/Jungle and Jet/Judge Throwbot/Slizer sets. I found 200+ at a dollar store near where I live and wanted to know if you still need any. P.S. Imp going for them all anyway so (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.people, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.slizer, lugnet.year.1999)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF012F6.253E6F...h.ac.uk... (...) we're not worthy, we're not worthy Technic at its finest regards lawrence (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello Jennifer, Well, you did it again!! This model is simply amazing. I was very impressed. As usual, the functionality is very impressive. As you mentioned, the use of stickers adds a very realistic touch. Okay, now I'm going back to your page to (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello again folks, I have finally completed the web page for my latest Technic creation, a radio controlled Technic figure scale 8x4 truck with a hook lift system which allows the tipping and loading/unloading of skips (dumpsters). As well as the (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.modelteam) !!
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(...) Agreed... Large pumps suck at being motorized. But has anyone ever tried mounting one to a piston-like assembly? Maybe something that pushes and pulls it much like a human hand would. I have been wondering for a while if this would be better (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) during the old times (before my dark ages) 2L axles don't have the notches that you describe, but they naturally gain some irregular notches while trying to put it from a technic connector/toggle connector piece. Actually I remember I was (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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heheh I like it! it is justified! I'm gonna go buy some right now! Thanks for the good reasoning. =) Tom Heverly (...) (24 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) You have failed to point out that moving involves a lot of heavy lifting. This can be reduced significantly by placing heavy objects on air-cushioned platforms. Air-cushioned platforms require air pumps. Purchase justified. Matthias Jetleb (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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"Steven Lane" <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCMJw0.ErM@lugnet.com... (...) Downloading from Napster? Thou naughty boy! Duq (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's not the same notch, their different. The one on the motor is rounded while the one on the 2L axle is set at a right angle. Steve (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Its been my experience that the notches are used to "click" them into place. Example: slowly put one into a full gray (or red) bush, you can "feel" it "click" or "lock" into place. It does the same thing with axle connectors too. Hope this helps. -- (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nope. Ever try running a rubber band in it though? James (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) So now we just have to find out why the <part:6216m 4.5V motor> (as in <set:5101>) has the same notch on it's output shaft. (to pull the motor out? :) - David (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Boy are those little notches handy, too! I remember noticing the notches very soon after I left my dark ages. Most of my 2 long axles from before my dark ages have tooth marks from being removed from some other Technic piece. And I REALLY dislike (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yea, it does seem to work well manually, I was just trying to get some of that mechnized action out of it. It's all about the tinkerin'. =) I saw the pumps on the Dacta site, but I'm afraid the finance committee (wife) has put a spending (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) LOL yup...if you have a fast and powerful hand you can create a ton of pressure within seconds with this... BTW I recently acquired a pack of two small pumps for $10US from the Dacta site...so this might be a solution if you're looking for the (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Hey, console yourself! It's not as useless as you think. In fact, the large pump worked by hand is the most efficient of all. Only thing you gotta supply the energy :-) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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This is correct. The older 2L axles did not have notches, and were a pain to get loose! Build On! John Matthews Steven Lane <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCMIo8.B50@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have to diasagree the part that lets you join connectors or axles at right angles has opened new dimensions for me in compact suspension design. (...) I've used that analogy myself several times :-). Steve The part in question is the 6536 (...) (24 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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