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(...) Cheers Larry, I've got a nice warm Lugnetty 'included' feeling now! All we have to do now is just sit back and watch New Civil Engineer not publish it! Psi (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) [text snipped] (...) Well, I didn't comment yet in this thread, because I'm not an engineer or a teacher (though I did start in engineering at uni), and I hadn't really thought much about it. I did have one small Meccano set when I was a kid, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Simon Bennett writes: <snip> (...) <snip> You rock. Very nicely done. I think I speak for a number of people when I say "thanks for doing this, well done!" ++Lar (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I have now sent the letter. I didn't change it that much and it's still very long but I wanted to get it out there before I got cold feet about sending it at all! The text was: "Dear Sir I would like to take the opportunity to respond to (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The marketing people probably prefer "Fearce evil creatures that can be tamed by removing the infected mask" over "Peaceful island creatures that sometimes turn bad if they get an infected mask". After all, if you were writing a storyline to (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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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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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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