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Try: (...) (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Have you tried calling Lego? I did it with one of the Rock Raiders sets, where the instruction was mysteriously gone, I told them this, and they said no problem, and sent me one free of charge. Regards John (25 years ago, 10-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I figure i have close to $200 to $250 in my steam traction engine model. Mostly due to the 3 old style 9v motors used to propel it and control the steering. I plan on switching the steering motor over to the newer style to conserve space. I've also (...) (25 years ago, 10-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Guys, Did someone ever noticed that theres an little but essential mistake in the building drawings of the second mpdell. ? At the end LEGO is telling us that the lenght of an axel is 5 studds. But youll have to use an 4 studd axel to make the (...) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Dan, Bob: (...) The current URL is: (URL) realize that this is probably a little LATE to be of use to you. I also realize that I need a shorter URL! Thanks for your and everybody else's interest in the site. (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Exactly. Don't feel bad about any amount of LEGO that you have actually built (or are in the process of building) something out of. You should only feel bad if you have huge amounts of LEGO wasting away in its original boxes or in sorting (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I think you're still in the ballpark. My current project uses four RCXs and a boatload of other parts ... and I think I'm still in the ballpark, so you must be ... no need for the Legoland Psychiatric Ward ... just keep building ... ;-) I'll be (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The official LEGO MINDSTORMS website lists 3 new job openings (not sure how new, but we just noticed them tonight): (URL) * Two openings for "Web Producer" * One opening for "Web Designer" All three positions based in New York City -- focused on (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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This one works. (URL) Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Boger" <dan@giccs.georgetown.edu> wrote in message news:FsMHK0.5zq@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I cannot get through on that one either. Maybe I have a server porblem, -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Boger" <dan@giccs.georgetown.edu> wrote in message news:FsMHEs.4rE@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Dan (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Please post the URL for the Technica Registry. My bookmark does not work anymore. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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You can get them online at: (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I have a set 8064 but no instructions, just the box and the inserts plus what I hope are all the right parts. Trouble is I have no instructions so I cannot check. I will be parting with the set but would prefer to check the contents first. does (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) My most expensive creation is likely the coal unloader that i have built...or the whole mine/coal loader, 2 trains, coal unloader :). 2 RCX's, 2 extra touch sensors, 2 extra gear motors, 5 3cm pnumatic cylinders, 200 or so chain links, 50 or (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have found soaking in warm water and dishwashing liquid overnight has helped me deal with some pieces that just would not come apart. Not recommended for motors obviously, but harmless on axles, gears, etc. Once I have them apart, I rinse (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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As I look at part of the pieces I have accumulated for my premiere 'MOC', I think of all the money sitting here waiting for all the rest of the parts needed to be found... What is the most expensive Technic/Mindstorm 'MOC' you've created? I figure (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Fredrik says... (...) Have you tried rubber gloves? I discovered a little while ago (trying to disassemble my shuttle, no less) that wearing thick latex dishwashing gloves greatly increases the force you can exert on a stubborn piece. I was able to (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The way I handle stubborn pins of all types is with <part:3959>. Stick the long part of the handle in the pin and *usually* the pin will come out with it. After that you can just use an axle to drive the other pin out of the piston housing. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I still have the 5571 on my desk, I hope I'll be able to take it apart with better success. Advice? (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Strike 1, auction announcement in a non-auction group. Strike 2, Lego set that isn't even technic (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Perhaps you meant to post this to lugnet.market.auction? You might have even meant lugnet.castle, but that'd also be wrong-- I'm pretty darn sure the only place auction announcements belong on LUGNET is lugnet.market.auction DaveE FUT (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I had the same problem with the cabin/front chassis of the 8479 Barcode Truck as well: It was locked by some axles which were hard to take out. On a similar note, try to insert grey 1/2 pins into the holes in the technic piston engine motor (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, David Arnon writes: <snip> (...) I have to agree. Not only that, but I am certain that I have done this several times *by accident*, and had quite a time getting my constuction apart. Not to the extent of actually damaging pieces, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If I remember correctly, taking apart the shuttle was a handful. The cage around the battery box was a bit tricky to disassemble; the problem was that #3 axles that were inserted through a beam into the polarity switches could not be taken out (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow. That's truly evil. (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This is confusing: The official U.S. name for Set number 6198 is "Sting Ray Stormer" -- two words "Sting Ray" -- yet the theme's graphic logo shows "STINGRAYS" (one word). But logos don't supposedly hold much weight (I'm told) in terms of official (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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John Matthews <jmatthew@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:FsH3yy.M7D@lugnet.com... (...) not (...) It is a _very_ good idea. I think, whilst it may be fresh to you, it has been talked about a lot in the past. Or rather .market.theme groups (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.technic)
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wleue1@nycap.rr.com (William M. Leue) wrote in <FsEEn4.Cx2@lugnet.com>: (...) One thing I've thought about several times is how to build a pure LEGO MOC which can't be taken apart without damaging pieces. I have some ideas on how to build a latch (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Please post auction anouncements for Technic to lugnet.technic.market. Oops, that group does not exist! Sorry Alan, I am using your post as an example. Would it not make things easier for everybody if this heirarchy were created? I am growing weary (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Please. That's: Please do not post auction announcements or updates in groups other than lugnet.market.auction and Please be courteous when replying to such announcements or updates. Sorry, Jonathan, but you must understand that people are not (...) (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic) !
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DO NOT post auction announcments or updates on lugnet.technic! (25 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm working on a clock which uses a 6 tooth escapement made from 6 of the new quarter-oval brackets. The short sides of the brackets are pinned to a hub made of medium pulleys. It's a bit hard to get the spacing of the little ratchet mechanism (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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TECHNICS Auction Update 3rd April 2000 PLEASE NOTE Additions to sale rules Bids received for less than the stated reserve will be accepted in full. Bids over the reserve will be treated as proxy bids as on e-bay. i.e. The bid will be activated (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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adam tucker wrote in message ... (...) I think to be fair you would have to divide the models into classes - for instance "best large/medium/small set - car/noncar". My vote for "best large set, noncar" also goes to the shuttle; I especially like (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I was wondering what people thought was the most inventive, accurate, challenging, & enjoyable technic lego set made to date. My thoughts surround the "Shuttle" set, for a set with no pnuematics the feats it accomplishes are quite impressive! (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Another very simple change: In the 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck (URL) two pairs of side stands are controlled independently. While in real life you would probably want to control every side stand individually, when playing with it at home it's (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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