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Gordon, (...) The axles of my crane were supported as well. I put six black bricks under the chassis. You nearly couldn’t trace them. Many people thought the crane was supported only by it’s heavy support arms. But as LEGO-ist you know that’s far (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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I'd love some feedback...thanks! ---...--- 8466 technic / tech build/advanced 4X4 Off-Roader Ages 11+, 1099 Pcs. (C)2001. 243 page manual: 2 models, 24+26+28+17+13+8+14 steps for primary model Price Range: $120 USD, paid $59.99 via Shop@Home (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi William, (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I had been about to announce I was organising the TVLF in Lawrence's place this year, but the sudden influx of fests means I'm going to postpone it for a couple of months. Nathaniel (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Thanks! (...) That'll be rather difficult (tho not impossible) for I ripped it apart and put the 8475 back together--the 8466 was great for about 3-5 minutes, but it kills the batteries waaay too fast. (...) The motor is at one end, and a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Very cool Dave! Nicely done. You should bring it to the next rtl dinner... ok, maybe with smaller tires for ease of transport ;) I can't figure out how you actually got the drive to the rear wheels. Is each of the new motors driving one of the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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So there I am hang'n with my buddy Brian Sad, I was showing off my new Mecha Arm and the Znap Flex Axle snapped! Too bad, it was kind a cool set up. All we new was the arm was on the ground crawling around, and then the gears were just spinning. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've built a multi-function transmission/transfer-case for a Jeep. It includes a 4-speed transmission, which is then routed to a 2-speed transfer case. The 2-speed is exactly as ROSCO describes it. The output is then routed to the central (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought of a possible idea how you could use this as a means to make a car thats both a 2wd and a 4wd, where you select between them with a lever, much like on real 4wds. (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Added a few more pics of the 8466, scooting around the parking lot at work... (some action shots for y'all... ;) ) Dave K (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:H05y29.8wr@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Has someone not made a locking diff with this? Jennifer (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Thomas Avery" <thomas.avery@intec-hou.com> wrote in message news:H057q6.Mrp@lugnet.com... extra motors? (...) into (...) I think the small 9V battery box is ok with one motor, but you can really see the difference with two or more motors under (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well spotted! (...) Not that I know of... (...) The obvious one I can see is different gear ratio (using the 24t gear on the diff). Means you can get a really simple 2-speed trans without external gearing (like most of TLC's multi-speed (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, Has anybody else noticed that the new style Technic differential housings (p/n 6573) have the same mouldings as the 16t clutch gears and could therefore be engaged by a driving ring. Has Lego ever used this feature in a set? Can anyone think of (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm thinking that the most efficient thing is to use one motor for each axle. That will save you the universal joints, and it will also impose less friction on the drive train. The solution isn't that technically interesting, but if efficiency (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Bram, I'd use the new geared motors. They draw less power that the non-geared ones (old style) and their internal gear reduction seems more efficient than one built from normal Lego gears. Good motor reference: (URL) for how many, that's a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) One suggestion - you might wanna investigate the new CV joints from the 4x4 instead of universals - this may give you more torque & less back-lash through the hinges. May be tricky to mount them though... ROSCO (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, I'm sure many of you have much more experience working with drive trains than I have, so I'd like your advice. I'm working on a six wheel (well, actually, six wheg[1]) drive robot with two points of articulation (for steering). Thus, I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I think Ian raises a good point here. The dearth of fests in the first three quarters of this year (barring Jon's excellent preamble to the last RLD) can possibly be put down to the lack of anything being organised by the 'the usual suspects'. (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Did someone say Scotfest? Well, sign me up for the next one please. So Iain you've done 2 already looks like your the King of Scotfests,wear that crown my Lord. (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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If Iain Bishop holds (...) I've done two already - I was hoping someone else would take up the mantle... ;-) I'm not averse to sharing the responsibility though if anyone wants to suggest some ideas. (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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I know, I know--I should be building a robot for rtl11... Instead I made this: (URL) threw the RC unit from 8475 RC vehicle into the 8466 4x4. It's alotta fun to drive around, though the big tires and the weight of the vehicle slow it down a bit, as (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh, wow, check that out! clever! Legomaster (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I cut a promotional jar opener (like those found here: (URL) ) into about 6 ovals (one for each technic parts box). I pinch one between my thumb and index finger and give those gears and pins a good yank. (...) [snip] (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Jennifer, Yes that's mine. I was so impressed with your Whiteinch Demolition skip truck that I built a baby brother for it! I tried to make it match the look of your truck, even down to the Whiteinch livery, only make it small enough to fit (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) If you're talking about Brickshelf useage, I can say that I have experienced the same thing myself, albeit only with plain images. Sometimes I have uploaded the same image many times, only to find it corrupted on the server. I can only guess (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) How so? I can agree that _LEGO Direct_ have been neglecting the Technic line, though. (...) Why do you think the chances are slim? I can agree that a twenty year old Technic set has less technological appeal today, but it would still have the (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I don't know where to post this...but since I frequent the technic group... I was just wondering if anybody was getting the same problem I was getting: When I upload zipped files of images (and sometimes plain images), I sometimes get a corrupted (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Soooo many concepts… Sooo little time! Sorry to reply to my own post, BUT This notion of Multi-Color Mixin’ in “Variants” has got me thinking. You know how TLG has been neglecting Technic…well they could now re-issue old Technic sets under the guise (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I know some Mecha Builders that'll take them there old style friction pegs off yer hands! "....New Friction Pegs for Old, New Friction Pegs for Old".... [Popeye] Legomaster (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm totally ruthless with friction pins - if they're just a little tight they go in the bin. I also often grab all the seller's pins when I do a bricklink order, to re-fill my bin (most sellers don't have heaps of pins) 8?) (...) Well, I guess (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh great! That new Lego Space is gonna Rock! Hopefully I can come see it one day! I renovated my entire house and I still have one room left to do. I feel ya man! The victory is almost at hand. I enjoyed reading the story and seeing the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh I'm so with you on the old black pegs--they were absolute killers to get out of beams 'n such! Never having thrown away *any* piece of LEGO, I have all those old black pegs in a container somewhere, along with other 'old' technic pieces (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Currently, my design space is 3 tables arrayed in a U shape. I build in the center of the U, facing to the right. Most of my pieces are on shelves on the table behind me, so when I go to reach for pieces, I tend to lift and twist my shoulders (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ya, I work with Computers too, and I also work with the cabling and electronics, it always seems like I work and play hard compounding the issue. (...) Good point, even thought it may seem un-macho, your hands do need it! (...) Here! here! (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was just making a play on the letter "P" (...) Oh man! I know the kind! Hey, have I seen this creation, got any pix, sounds wild! (...) Hey nifty! Check that out! (...) e (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hey cool, check that out, hmmm, ooooh gotta surf your site! e (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) oh? (...) true dat. (...) ahhh that's funny! I get it. (...) thanks, e (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh, hey, that's nice of you to say. I certainly pushed the limits when I was builing the Gomgile. My pulpy stumps grew back. It's a right of passage. (...) Yes, the wrists! Hey you play Piano! I took lessons when I was younger! Good advice (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Henry, I bet you have tired your fingers out builing some of those great creations you have! (...) Blood from Lego! I'm really looking forward to seeing and hearing this masterpiece! (...) e (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I rarely get hand and finger stress when I'm building. Even though I'm at a computer all day at work and I play the piano regularly, I don't feel any pain from repetitive overusage. I think I'd be in hell if I could NOT use my hands. However, my (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I've dreamt about Lego B4; usually going into a store & finding new Lego sets, but last nite, I dreamt I WAS Lego: Kopaka to be precise. Ya see, Earth was being evacuated by aliens who were gonna turn all of us into them, some wierd creepy (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Thanks for the reply Dennis. So far, I haven't hit problems with the axles. I am making sure every load bearing axle has at least two shear planes for this reason. Also doubling up on gears (tandem) and making sure all axles are supported everywhere (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Ahh, so it's a rare part and you can't get it anymore. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) Arnon" <arnon@NOSPAMsilicon-value.com> wrote in message news:H00rrp.24B@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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Gordon, When you wan't to lift such a heavy load the technic axles are too weak. So you have to use other materials than LEGO. I've made a 4.2 metres high Liebherr LG1550 and know how far you can go with it. A hundred kg's seems impressive, but is (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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First of all, Legomaster, let me just say that with your amazing creations such as the GG Mech...I don't see how anybody creating those can AVOID hand pains ;) I'm a pianist (not professional) so I try to take care of my fingers too...but what (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I typically end up with shoulder pain, but that's a symptom of the way I reach for the bins that surround my current workspace (bad, bad layout). The trick to working with technic for me it to not do everything with your fingers. Use brick (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) might have seen these floating around before. If I have a lot of beams to separate or pins to remove I use tools. I haven't found a decent way to remove gears yet other than pulling the axle with the offending gear through a plate (or (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Strong hands to pry apart plates? I use my fingernails or attach another brick then snap both parts off. I used to find I always had the urge to build just after cutting my nails short. :-) The worst Lego hand mangler is removing model team (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Since I work on a computer keyboard during the day, and often have Lego building sessions that last eight or ten hours, I can totally identify with you. My best suggestion: Ice down your hands after long building sessions. I just put some ice (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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I gotta ask, who else deals with the hand and finger stress from long building projects. I know it's a common ailment that we all deal with. I mean who hasn't cut, scratched or abraised themselves while building Lego. Man, I was building all day (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(URL) also <set:5110_2> - David (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic)
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Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Arm Tun, Upper Arm Pivot, Upper Arm Rotate. 2 RCX work in harmony to control the Arm. No sensors to protect it'self, it's all hands on. Jamocklaquat Click on the Arm Pix (URL) on Brickshelf (after moderation) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics) !
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(...) It is currently only the boom base section and a hammerhead top section. They total just under 1 meter. I used beams for the chords(the vertical members at the corners), they are joined with a tile and plate sandwiching the beams. The beams (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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While dismantling my interpretation of Jennifer Clark's BobCat ((URL) and the Lego Front End Loader ((URL) I noticed that the wheels and bucket from the BobCat were the same relative dimensions as those from the FE-Loader - the concept of "BobCat's (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! (...) This crane was based on typical marine pedestal-mounted cranes of the 400~600 ton variety. I incorporated characteristics of the real cranes into my model, but at no particular scale. You will find cranes like this mounted on the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yep, that is pretty amazing. Got any pics? How long is the structure, how is it constructed? The problem, or rather potential problem, with a Lego truss is that failure is catastrophic (and I speak from experience here). You'll have one joint (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:Gzu9oo.MBx@lugnet.com... (...) know (...) It's a funny thing that, I wasn't aware of this set either until I had the skip truck at Tony Priestman's fest last year and someone had the set for (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message (...) one (...) I hadn't seen that before, from what I can see of it it looks great! Jennifer (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It was Paul Cook's. The best picture I can find at short notice is this one on Lawrence's TVLF site, it's the red truck behind the green one. (URL) Paul is reading he may be able to post a better one. (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Someone's already built a miniture homage to Jennifer's skip truck. I saw it at a show last year. I pointed it out to Simon Bennett, it even did both actions, although it was manually operated. I can't remember who built it and Jennifer wasn't (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) (URL) that I didnt know existed before - maybe you should get Tim to do something like that to go with your skip truck, too! ROSCO (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Dennis, Booms made of Technic beams like this are remarkably strong. I am working on a crane as well (who isn't!) and have tested the boom to 100Kg direct load and it doesn't even look like moving. I was pretty amazed about this result myself. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) it along to show. He explained it to me, and if I remeber correctly, I believe it's a device for accurately positioning something in 3-dimensional space. I'd better leave the detailed description to him since I'm not familiar with this type of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I seem to remember they've inserted studs into technic holes before, which is a bit sus - can't find an example though. Also squeezing a plate between 2 rows of studs to get a 90 deg angle. Both of these are "close enough" but if left for long (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) And those that don't are usually happy to mail out printed material, just ask! (...) My tower crane was done from just looking at cranes working locally (and the occasional chat with an operator - around here they're generally happy to have a (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I saw someone else's photo of this the other day and was mightily intrigued. Looks very cool - but what the heck is it? (URL) - to you and to everyone who did the same - for posting pics so that those of us who couldn't attend in person can at (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I've collected my Brickfest pics that focus on the Technic, Model Team, and Mindstorms themes. They are presented along with quick descriptions, and they are all thumbnails linked to larger images. (URL) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Google indeed does rock. Thanks! So far so good. Hate mucking around in the registry but... happy Nik is worth the risk I guess. (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Google rocks. :) (URL) linked me to Brian Bagnall's homepage. James (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone done the subject thing? Did it work? Anything special you had to try? We tried installing from the UK CD to a fairly new XP machine. The first time I tried installing I skipped installing QT 3 and DirectX 5 since the machine already has (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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So I ordered the 8475 RC 4x4 (URL) not a true 4x4, for the front wheels are unpowered) I put the vehicle together over lunch today, and had to scrounge for batteries, but after everything was done, let me tell you, it's alotta fun! I put an RCX in (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes: <snip> (...) <snip> Once reading that I was sure I encountered "illegal" connections in many official sets, but I couldn't remember any specific example. After some thinking I came up only with: Before the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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As were talking about cranes check out this link (URL) jib dwarfs the truck part of the crane, which is already about as big as they come being a ten axled Gottwald AK912. Steve (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Greg Muri" <gmuri1@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Gzt6t2.AEI@lugnet.com... (...) would (...) about (...) Most of the major manufacturers have datasheets available from their websites; certainly Liebherr, Demag and Grove have datasheets with (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Very impressive crane, certainly can see why it was voted #1 Technic MOC! I especially like the look of the boom, I just love the look of the beams. I was curious if this was based on a specific crane or just an excellent general representation of (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I am interested in starting a large crane project and am looking for some advice. I have seen many pictures surfing the web, but have found no detailed information from which to base a model of a real crane. What would be the best place to (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was fortunate enough to get it right (or at least get it to work) on the first try. For some reason, every part of the construction went very well, almost too well. I kept a log of my building time, and was quite surprized at the final (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Thomas, (...) Sounds interesting! (...) Only 71 hours, that's not much for such a high tech crane. I wish I could see the crane in real once. It would be great if you can show on the Modelshow Europe ;-) The visitors like the LEGO models! Especially (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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Mine arrived. At this price, it's worth it for the parts. I think there are some rather useful components for robotics in here - especially those giant Mudder off-road tires. This set even has some traditional technic beams and the only 90 degree (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) TJ: Congratulations! That is just fantastic. I can't wait to see it! j. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oops! I'm sorry, but I forgot to add one important detail on the main post (it was such a hodgepodge of info). The crane was voted the #1 MOC in the Technic category. Thank you to everyone who voted for it! And a great big thanks to the awards (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I brought a new MOC to the fest- a large pedestal mounted marine crane. This directory contains a few of my pictures: (URL) others took pics of it at the fest. Here are some of them: (URL) prepare a proper webpage for it sometime in the near future. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic) !!
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GzqGCF.EsI@lugnet.com... (...) non (...) Indeed so, the crane moves surprisingly quickly and smoothly given its mass and size. Interesting counterweights too! Jennifer (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) That looks like the TJ I saw getting my big box off the luggage carousel... And the crane base looks like the one I helped re-assemble while waiting for Lindsay to emerge from the I-95 traffic mire... So I would say you score two for two there (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) Ah-Ha! My crane has been spotted. Yes, that's me and my beast. I'll try and get up a few pics of it tomorrow. I'll let ya know. I had a good time letting people "drive" it (like Larry, as he said). It was good fun. I had an even better time (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) It's him and it's his crane. That thing is pretty amazing. It uses some non LEGO(r) (notably the remote control and a few other bits) but not much. I got to drive it! Way cool. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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(...) I'm also wondering who did this (URL) is that you there TJ? More important, is that your crane? ROSCO (23 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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Hey everyone - I didn't take many pictures at Brickfest this weekend, cause I was too busy checking out all the awesome MOCs and chatting with friends old and new. One thing I did take pictures of was Jennifer Clark's amazing Demag crane, with my (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town)
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Mine was shipped out today and I ordered on 7/18. Not bad for a back ordered lot! And yes, mucho thanks to greg for the heads up on this great deal. Luke (URL) Morgan" <trees@utk.edu> wrote in message news:GzpqC3.A5I@lugnet.com... (...) orders. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Of course here in Holland the H2FLYER is not a valid discount code..... So 8466 is still EUR129,- Duq "Greg Muri" <gmuri1@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GzG79n.M07@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Looks like the stock arrived early: ) My 8466 arrived today so you might want to check the status of your orders. The shipping box included a copy of the flyer. Thanks again Greg! John (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've just had another look at your controller, it looks as though it's covered in valves but actually four of them are really electrical switches that only look like valves, you've put the same handles on everything. A closer look reveals the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I dunno, Jennifer and that bobcat. She took me on, over a year ago with it. Her bobcat versus my Cat D11 (since cannibalized but I have the chassis still). We we're both prepared to sacrifice the surface of Tony Priestman's (chesirefest (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) HUH??? You say you are kidding and I hope so. Right on the front page of www.brickfest.com it clearly states the information you were looking for: WELCOME to the official web site for BrickFest! July 19-21, 2002 - Arlington, Virginia Seems (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) That's an excellent idea, Steve. (...) Jennifer and I got together at the 'fest and improved the performance of the R996 greatly. She hooked up one of her compressors to my excavator and it worked great. That tells me that my first serious (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I say somewhat in jest, is the location a secret? It took a minor effort on the brickfest web site to discover it's in Arlington, VA. It often seems to me that the home page of many events, fail to say anything about the location of the event. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Back From Brickfest
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I'm back from the 'fest and I just wanted to drop in a quick note to say how wonderful it was. I'll definitely write more about it and provide much more detail later. I'm quite tired now and my wife definitely thinks I've spent too much time with (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks. And that link would be??? (URL) This involves using two outer brace peices 4 units (...) I've often wondered about this myself. I suppose you wouldn't find that type of fit in any official Lego-produced creation. But it is all 100% (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I've just copied T.J's excellent method of connecting two pneumatic cylinders back to back. This involves using two outer brace peices 4 units long and a central, four plate high 2x2 block. The block seperates the cylinders and gives rigidity to the (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.technic)
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