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1. 8480 Space Shuttle 2. 8880 Super Car 3. 8868 Air Tech Claw Rig 4. 8479 Barcode Multi Set 5. 800? Battle Droid Duq "Jake Rentar" <B2FUTR2@aol.com> wrote in message news:H0B07C.102@lugnet.com... (...) everything. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Geoffrey, As I don't have a digital camera, I haven't got any pictures concerning broken parts etc. Yet me explain the matter for the second time: the half bush turned completely into a hole of a technic beam. Recently I had the same problem to (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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"Jake Rentar" <B2FUTR2@aol.com> wrote in message news:H0Byrq.4I4@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) the (...) they (...) $129.99 (...) $129.99!!!...!!! !!!...!!! Are you serious? That's less than a Silver Champion (put down $170 when I bought it! OUCH!) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just called Consumer Affairs or Shop@Home (doesn't really make a diff) they said the Williams F1 is selling in the US and they are currently out of them. They're getting another shipment in a few days, it sells for $129.99 --- almost the same (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Let me clear a few things up. NOMINATION STAGE Multiple sets can be nominated for each position as well as the same set being nominated for different positions. You may only post once with your nominations, so choose wisely! VOTING STAGE When the (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have to agree it is largely up to the definition of what Technic is today. I have been building technic sets since the late 70's. I started building them originally for 2 reasons. Firstly I considered myself at that time as too old to play (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I can agree with your feelings of the Technic theme being slowly diluted with Bionicle, Throwbots and the like and the theme 'Technic' itself may indeed be dead but I am in a huge disagreement with idea that the newer Technic parts are in some way (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here's the top 7 from (URL) 8480 Space Shuttle / "FOS Light" Space Shuttle> <set:8880 8880 Super Car> <set:8448 8448 Super Street Sensation / Super Car Mk II> <set:8460 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane> <set:8862 8862 Backhoe Grader> (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) While it might have been fun for US (as AFOL's), for the target market (8-16 y/o) it would have made things worse. Kids can't spend $200-300 per set. Also most shops can't / won't stock such expensive sets. Perhaps in the USA it would have (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I'm not speaking from any real authority here but I seem to remember reading in a F1/Indy car racing mag that Williams had paired up with Lego to produce a more "real" F1 technic car. Meaning, more accurate and thus more complicated technic car. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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In my mind it is easy to see where lego went wrong on terms of technic. A change in the technic line may have been needed to evolve a little after 1997 but they went the wrong direction. Instead of modles becoming more complex, larger, better (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 8880 supercar (...) 8480 space shuttle (...) 8466 4x4 off roader (...) the large 6-wheel pneumatic crane (...) the yellow airplane with the unique ropellor piece (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It seems redundant and confusing to nominate sets for each position individually, is that really what you want? What if a set gets five 'seconds' for more than one position? Having people nominate sets, a few people 'second' the nomination, (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Nominate any model for any position on the list, 5 people must second that (vote) for it to stay there permanently. You can all nominate as many models as you like for any positions you desire. I'll tally up everything. Let's try to complete an (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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FInally a good photo of it!! (URL) for the most part almost identical with different colored pieces and different decals. the panels (some blue and silver) seem different than the regular ones... Wonder what the alternate model is, perhaps a the (...) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) But you can build your own! (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jim Hughes" <hughesj@one.net> wrote in message news:H0AEEo.Jp1@lugnet.com... (...) playing/collecting/ (...) away. (...) actually (...) that (...) more (...) It's the video game market that bugs me too! This is an era unlike the '80's of Atari (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) TJ: I suspect that Brad Justus/Lego defines Technic differently than you or I do. I think that my definition is clear. It comes from playing/collecting/ building with these sets and elements for about 15 years. Lego defines the Theme as Star (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) A better place would be in lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade. That's were you're supposed to post buy-sell-trade stuff. -JHK (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Whoops I forgot... I might also throw in a smaller technic set (around 300 pieces or so) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi guys, Up for trade is a MISB 8466 4X4 Off-Roader. If you have an 8480 (preferably also MISB) and would like to trade for a 8466 email me at B2FUTR2@aol.com and we can figure something out. Thanks!! Jake (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I've recently been playing with lego marble devices and have found you can make pretty good curved track with Technic Ribbed Hose. Yoy need to have a fair selection of it to create combinations of longer out-side curves to shorter inside curves. So (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Jake, I have almost the complete collection of Technic/Expert Builder large car models. I would have to say that the 8448 is excellent as a model to get and build. I think it's better then the Silver Champion by far for much less. If you (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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There was an MISB of the Shuttle (8480) for 50 quid on eBay UK "Buy it now" the other month, so some people do sell without knowing the value of things. I missed it Just keep watching! William -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) A British Pound. It equals to $62.80, and seems VERY low, half of the 8480's MSRP! BTW, it is an awesome set! -JHK (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Snip... Just a few comments about the Silver Champion. There is no transmission. The V10 engine drives the rear differential, and then out to the wheels through universal joints. I believe LEGO designed the suspension arms (URL) (9 long strut) (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) BRAD JUSTUS, WE ARE ALL LOSING FAITH AAA...AAARRR...RRRGG...HHH...HHH! (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) sorry to post to self-i forgot one item until 1am: TRAINS! Jeff (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Jim, I appreciate your post, and all that you discussed. However, what are your comments on what Brad Justus said at Brickfest: "the Technic theme is not dead". (URL) sad to see things turn out as they have. If Lego are really doing away with (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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check out shop at home! "Jake Rentar" <B2FUTR2@aol.com> wrote in message news:H09o4M.Lno@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Another word for a pound, the british currency (since they are avoiding the euro like it's the plague) Adrian (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What....the heck are you talking about? (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah. I can see a combine harvister with all those conveyors inside moving around and a transmission. Hey, maybe it could even mow the lawn (i'm being serious) (...) That would be a good subject for modelteam I think, All those bulk white (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What's a quid?? (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 40 quid. At least that's what I paid. Steve (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Everyone seems to enjoy the shuttle and it looks like a well-rounded set with nice electric and fiber optics. What's the cheapest I could probably ever find an 8480 MISB...? (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi guys! It is like a dream come trough! I guess its has nothing to do with technic, and I guess you already know, but the USS Constellation will arrive shortly, and maybe we are seeing a start of the expert series as well? Have a great summer! jt (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Jake, No prob. Glad I coule help. You're probably not going to find the 8448 for $75 though...but here's to hoping that you do. I don't have the silver champion but I've read quite a bit about it and checked the inventory and all that. Your view of (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Luke, you really helped the decision-making process on my side. You sound like you know what's going on so I'll keep an eye out for the 8448....but only if it's less than $75 =D Before you mentioned it I had already researched the 8480 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) "new" space shuttle (discontinued in real life--wedge-shape), Starships & mecha, airplanes (could use military stuff w/o guns/missles etc. to avoid "military" feel--just cutting edge aerospace stuff), boats/ships (coast guard cutter-not really (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Jake, Well...I do own the 8448 and 8466 and I've put an RCX and motors on the 8448 so here's my take on it: I came out of the dark ages through the 8448 (much as you have with the 8466) So there's a special place for it in my heart :) I bought the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Guys, I hate to break it to you, but Technic as a theme is dead and it didnt just die all of a sudden due to Lego's 2002 vertical marketing scheme but has been on a downhill slide for several years. Alot of the discussion about his topic confuses (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic) !!
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Hey guys, I've got 8880 and 8466...both at a bargain. IMHO, 8466 is the better of the two but I still appreciate the engineering that went into the 8880. 8466 seems to have most of the features of the 8448, but I can't seem to motorize that 4x4 and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H06pvL.7BD@lugnet.com... (...) you're (...) with (...) to (...) time (...) finish (...) than (...) Have you any photos of the bushing that pierced the Technic brick? I'm having a hard (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam)
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I would agree here. The last few years have all been large car kits. I think there could be more construction equipment. I think we could have large and complex farm equipment also. I love the space shuttle (8480) I think they could do a large (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Well, this has been an embaressing time for me, it's been too long since the end of the contest to be doing this. Obviously I'm not cut out for this type of thing. ANYWAY... I've now been able to talley all the scores to the entries to the Kingdom (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha)
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In my opinion, the problem is in 19999, 2000 and 2001 the large technic sets have all been cars and the market may have got board of this. Maybe if they came out with somthing different yet offer great functionality then technic would get very (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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8448 appears to have been re-added to shop.lego.com for the US. It says to "call for availability", which probably means there aren't many. So you may want to hurry... "Jake Rentar" <B2FUTR2@aol.com> wrote in message news:H06xpr.3CH@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Agree with you 100% John! I also found it strange that a large Technic car, with the same functionality as the 8880 Super Car, would go on a 50% off sale from Shop@Home 1 YEAR after release. I think the problem may be that LEGO may have (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Todd Thuma" <thumat@gactr.uga.edu> wrote in message news:H07ywx.98@lugnet.com... (...) I have been saying this since the release of the 8485 Technic Control Center II, but I'd love to see massive Technic dinosaurs. Up to three to four feet long (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Brad Justus stated at BrickFest 2002 that Techinc was not dead. I think he indicated that new sets were coming out in the third quarter. Also, pictures from the Altered States Magazine covering Toy Fare indicate possibly 3 or 4 new medium to (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone have actual details of the re-release of the pneumatic crane? So far all I have seen is a picture. Have I missed the announcement? Greg "Steven lane" <steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:H07uL4.9xt@lugnet.com... (...) Technic (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I'm not sure your assessment is accurate. I would concede that the "Technic" word may be dropped from TLC's vocabulary, but I see no evidence that there is much slackening in the pace to create new sets and parts. I think what is happening is that (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) First off, I really like the subject line. I think we all need Technic. I admit it, I am a technic user. I don't think things are quite as bad as people think. There was that re-release of the pneumatic crane and a special offer on that large (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I get the funny feeling that the technic line is going down the pan. Technic is my favorite line that lego has produced. Is there any way we can restore the technic line to it's former glory. I do hope that lego are working on some large technic (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks John! =P Like I mentioned to you before school is starting soon for me (less than a week) and I think I can get just ne more big set out of this summer. Time's running out, and I need some quick reviews or comments that tell me which (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nice set, no quite my style but lots of action! Really love the transmition. Too bad it can't move by itself... (...) One of my most favorite sets. Lots of action- lifting landing gear, moving wing flaps, fiber optics, opening cargo bay doors, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Actually, I do have 8880. A real masterpiece if you ask me. Very hard to compare it to 8466, they are sooo...ooo different! (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Super car. Think of this as the street version of the 8466...no 4wd :( But more interesting modular building process. It's pretty darn cool nonetheless. Lego discontinued. Ebay or bricklink are decent bets. (...) Must have set for every (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What a coincedence! I was in MY dark ages up until I just ordered that set, and now I'M asking where to get copies of recent large Technic sets! You couldn't give me some info on any the following sets, could you? 8448 8480 8458 8462 8460 (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I agree with all your comments. This is a great set, especially now it is available at 50%. It is a clever model and well worth building just to soak up a recent lesson in current parts type building techniques (smooth beams etc.). I just grabbed a (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi William, (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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. (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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. (22 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 (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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'. (...) (22 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. (22 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. (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh, wow, check that out! clever! Legomaster (22 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] (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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 (...) (22 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! (...) (22 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 (22 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 (22 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 (22 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 (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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