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(...) LLC and LLW have some very large scale Technic parts, but I think they're made of fiberglass rather than ABS, and no doubt have steel armatures. (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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(...) True, you do end up with a 4-wide eccentric connection. However, gusset plates can be used instead of trying to line up 4 members on a common pin. This can be accomplished by using extra beams or other members at the joint. You may not end up (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I've looked through two sources of Meccano information: the main website: (URL) a parts list: (URL) opinion now, after being more educated on what Meccano has to offer, is that Lego is probably best, depending on how you intend to use it. If a (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That is a really good thought, Corwin. I think you may have pegged it, myself. Although...I'm still a bit fuzzy on this: The rahi are just the regular old creatures on Mata-Nui, right? It takes an infected mask to make them a servant of (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) no prob! (...) LEGO (...) (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Check out (URL) sent images to post there. Additional note: I do not have any of these to trade/sell. The only MIRU I have left will stay in my personal collection. Thanks, and apologies to all who contacted me directly trying to get these. KUBO (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Hey if you have heard on bionicle.com it says Some people think makuta has many forms. I've looked at the alternete models of the rhai and I think that they are the many forms of Makuta that lead up to the final most devestating Form that has not (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I agree, though I see lego's reason: they want the biggest and most expensive set to seem the most powerful. Also, about needing the many masks, think about it, all you need is Hau and Akaku(sp?). I mean, you stay alert with Akaku and you can see (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Paddle Pop is also a particular Brand as Jonathan has pointed out. I'm not really sure what a generic term would be? I know other guys have had to build bridges using balsa wood. The spaghetti usage must only happen at a lower primary school (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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| | If I owe you a sensor or R/C unit, please email me
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Hi ! I suffered a slight accident with my PC a couple of days ago and cannot recover my mail Inbox directory structure which includes emails from people waiting for sensors or R/C stuff. Please email me a reminder to barnes@sensors.com if you are (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Ken's funeral will be today at 10 am eastern time. if you all want to say a prayer or do a moment of silence or something you may if you wish. Memorial web is here : (URL) Rienhart-Drumm (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.technic.slizer) !
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(...) Thanks for the info! I found quite a bit searching around the site, but it's always better to get it from the horse's mouth (so to speak). (...) Do you know if there's any links about any of that yet? ROSCO (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) (LTP)" which sponsored 8 or so 3-year website-based projects back in 1996-ish to come up with education-based sites that taught young students about engineering and other NASA-related stuff. Our project at the Center for Engineering (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Gosh, I'm very sad to hear this. I never knew Ken, but I know just by the frequency of his postings, that he was a great contributor to the Lugnet community and that he will be missed. I will be praying for you and your family in this very difficult (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) Matt 8?) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Just found the following page. What's NASA doing with Lego?? (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.technic, Alex Farlie writes: (snip!) (...) FYI, Modulex is actually an advanced Architectural Signage company (www.modulex.com) founded by, and associated with TLG, operating internationally (& is also based in Billund) which, amongst many (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank you for *getting it* Eric. My faith in the readers of LUGNET is restored! Matt (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I don't know if I got this wrong but I thought that Matt was just joking in a sarcastic way - especially when he is saying that you can not possibly attach any other component to them. I may be wrong... If there is any problem with the new (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Ah...my sarcastic comedy stylings are lost on you, I see. If you would bother to check the .tecnic.bionicle group, you might notice that I am a regular contributor there...and a fan of the line. Perhaps, next time, before you attempt to write (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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