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Exactly what suspension pieces does the set use? (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Building Belle
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Belle is a labor of love for me to build. Ever since the Rock Raiders came out, they have been taking so much heat from the Lego community at large. Personally, I think it's the best color scheme (behind M-tron, of course). I decided that such a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8428 Turbo Command CD-ROM
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I paid $40 U.S. for mine (list price is about $60) and at the sale price I think it was well worth it. The main reason I bought it was to have something for my 8462 Tow Truck (on order) to tow, but the 8428 by itself has really exceeded my (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Codename: Belle
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To:M-tron Command The M-tron Commandos have discovered that the Rock Raiders are building a mech to combat the Overkill class mech. I only wish we had been able to get a picture of the whole thing, but it isn't completed yet. I pray it never is (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.znap, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.underground, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Fibre Optic Question
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Well, I don't mean to annoy anyone and post marketing spam, but if you goto lugnet.buy-sell-trade newsgroup and look for Etys Dya Shopping, you might be able to pick up an 8456 from them. But you'd better hurry!! Deals like those on Etys' site don't (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8428 Turbo Command CD-ROM
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(...) This set appears to be on clearance all over... is it any good? I bought a 8266 on clearnce for $22.50 on Sunday. What a turkey that set is. About 10% into the instructios I decided it was a waste of time... what a dud! Scott A (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8428 Turbo Command CD-ROM
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Thanks, I found it there after hunting a bit. For anyone else who may be intersted the URL is: (URL) Matthews <jmatthew@columbus.rr.com> wrote: : I recently saw the cheat for that on the LEGO Turbo Command site... : Build On! : John Matthews (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Steering Help
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(...) car :-) I'm just trying to shrink the front suspension system a little to improve the ground clearance. (...) Thanks for the help. Keep the ideas coming though. -Duane (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have worked quite a bit with steering wheel suspension. Here are two examples which may inspire you: (2 URLs) can take a look at the MPEG animation in the first site for an explanation as to how the suspension works. Here's more food for (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Steering Help
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I am working on a vehicle which requires two sets of steerable wheels. Unfortunately, I only have one set of suspension arms from <set:8858>. See: (URL) would like to come up with a custom arraingement which performs the same function, only using (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | BrickFest June 9 - 11, 2000 Washington DC, USA!!! Last post!!!
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posted to:lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.fun.gaming, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains fut: lugnet.org.us.wamalug What: (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Parts better or worse in older sets
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(...) I think the parts that are softer today are gears, locking connectors and steering plates (I mean 1xN plates with two holes and teeth with N-2 studs) and yes I had very big problems with those steering plates and locking connectors. I have (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8428 Turbo Command CD-ROM
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Awwww, come on! You can do it! Well, ok, so I got my 12-year-old nephew to do mine. I felt the same way you do, but I kept playing with it and finally I was able to complete all three. This may not be true, but I got the distinct impression that if (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Throwbot Scuba Error
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I never noticed it, but it is on my Scuba box as well. I just looked at all 8 of my "original" Throwbots and the error only appears on Scuba. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8428 Turbo Command CD-ROM
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I recently saw the cheat for that on the LEGO Turbo Command site... Build On! John Matthews Steve Borden <sborden@mdc.net> wrote in message news:FvntIt.1ID@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 8428 Turbo Command CD-ROM
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I'm trying to access the instructions for the 3 alternate models on the CD-ROM for this set. As far as I can tell, one needs to complete each "mission" to do this. Unfortunately, my video game skills aren't what they were 15 years ago and I'm having (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Throwbot Scuba Error
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I bought the throwbot Scuba and it has an odd error on the printing on the back. Just goto (URL) take a look at it. I have these questions- 1. Is it printed on all Scuba's? 2. Has anyone else seen this error before? Thanks, Abe (25 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.lego, lugnet.technic)
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| | Great Deals at Toy Liquidators!
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Hello, I just visited a Toy Liquidators in Vacaville California, and I found some great deals! They had #8480 Space Shuttle / "FOS Light" Space Shuttle for $69.99 (about 10 left) and they had #8479 Barcode Multi-Set for $99.99 They also had some (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Flare anywhere?
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The Zany brainy in Charlotte, NC had TONS of Flare last weekend. Spotted Spark in one of the local TRU yesterday. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 8448 sticker sheet scan, anyone have one?
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Does anyone have a scan of the 8448 sticker sheet? (25 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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