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I've heard of varying results with the kind of plastic cement that is used to glue plastic models together. But do test any cement you buy on a small part of LEGO you can afford to lose before you start glueing pieces together with it. If the cement (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have just bought a box of used technic lego. Some of the studs (16x1) was broken so I wondered if it was possible to glue them together again, and what type of glue should I use. I live in Denmark, so try not to specify special american (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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They arrived today. Interesting about the black and transparent red wheels. Are these extra colors for no reason or do they foreshadow two more RoboRiders? I'm only counting 128 possible wheels, was 129 a typo or is there something I don't know? (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Nice site and models. Tony "esl" <esl@informaxinc.com> wrote in message news:Fw5s10.9x7@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Someone was going to send it to me but I forget who and I have lost the mail. It never arrived if you did infact send it so send it again please. (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a spare 2x4 grey pneumatic valve brick used in the older pneumatic sets. I recently got a set that is missing this one piece. Does anyone have this piece and would be willing to sell it? Thanks, Michael (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Yep! That is the one! thanks, I've downloaded the instructions and will assemble it...looks like a neat set! (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What about 8856 ? pete.w (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This thing is much bigger and more complicated, with much more than 280 pieces....maybe somebody custom built it? Looks awfully godd, though... (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Sounds like set 8232, Chopper Force. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I've just pickep up a box of misc lego, and there's a partially disassembled (or assembled) 18" long helicopter with all kinds of gears and great stuff comprising it. I couldn't find any info on it yet...Any idea what it is? I can send pics..email (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I have built another pneumatic compressor and pressure switch; I believe both are improvements on the previous designs. The compressor is full-stroke, double-pump, uses the new 9v motor and is rather small; the pressure switch is similar to Ralph (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi: I dont normally post updates about my site ...but tonight I am feeling abnormal. I have finally added technic wheels (tires/hubs) and an overview of tire dimensions to the element registry. This took only 3.5 years for me to finally do it. I (...) (25 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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These ones are pretty detailed! (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I just ordered some wheels from shop-at-home, they haven't arrived yet. I don't know yet if I'm going to bother collecting every color variation of each different character. Getting one of each of the Throwbot discs is pain enough. But if lots (...) (25 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Matthew Miller" <mattdm@mattdm.org> wrote in message news:slrn8k9lp5.rt8.....bu.edu... (...) Yeah, I'm pretty sure that that is all it's mean to be. Just a spring with an inbuilt dampener, so that it has a much slower rebound. If you used one of (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, the new Roboriders Online game is finally open. You'll find it at www.lego.com/roboriders . It's a very stupid game though, nothing special at all. However, here are all six codes you'll need to play the games: Swamp: RN9XUBEJA Frost: (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't think that this is meant to be a substitute for the pneumatic system. It's just a fancier shock absorber. [ ft -> .technic ] (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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All sets are complete, very good condition and have original instructions. Buyer pays actual postage. 1972 - $10 8832 - $10 8835 - $15 8841 - $15 8842 - £15 8845 - $15 8890 - $ 8 (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I have used the Micromotor for many applications. It is a very good steering motor for small cars. I use it to drive axes on my machines. It will not steer a large model like the 8448 super car. That requires a gear head motor. I have many models on (...) (25 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The "three-point tiller suspension" is better known as a three-point hitch, at least to this semi-farmboy. "Three-point tiller suspension" pretty well (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I've just received a micro-motor, and had planned to have it activate the steering on a RCX vehicle I built, but it won't with enough force to reach full camber. What are these motors typically used for? thanks! scott (25 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Yep. This is a known problem with the early releases of sets with that part. I've had three go. Call LEGO, and they'll send you another one. On Sat, 10 Jun 2000, Ram Meenakshisundaram (<000001bfd314$ef520600$e9a94 f0c@y6j4v6>) wrote at 19:49:04 (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Call Lego, they normally replace parts that are defective for free. Ram -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Ari M. Weinstein Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2000 3:22 PM To: (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Howdy, The "hydraulic" cylinder used in the cockpit of my 8446 has broken. Don't know how it happend as it's actually broken internally. I'm using Lego's own term for this part -- as described in the 2000 LSAH catalog for both the 8446 and the Indy (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ah! I thought they were refering to the wheel suspension! Thanks for clearing it up. Fredrik (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that it is talking about the thing hanging off of the back of the tractor. It looks like it is supported by three parts, that is, one beam and two axles. Will (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) says that the vehicle has "three point tiller suspension". However, from what I can see, this vehicle does not have any suspension at all. Is there something I am missing? (I set followup to lugnet.technic.) Fredrik (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Michael Firman writes: and I am working on installing motors in the (...) Hello Mike, As this is one of my favourite Lego models I have not disassembled it from 'first build'. Unfortunately for you, and anyone else considering (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone had any luck motorising the 8880 supercar? Having just aquired a rotation sensor I wanted to put it to good use in a steering mechanism, so I rebuilt this monster. I have managed to incorperate an RCX in the front in place of all the (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Welcome to the 8002 owners club! It is one cool model. To answer your questions; If you mean the head when you say topgun (not the movie) I've had that problem. My solution was to add a rubber band for tension to hold it on. Hook the band over (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have just build the 8002 droid. When it "unfold" often the topgun fall off and the side guns dont unfold. Is this a known problem or could I have build it wrong. I have also problems making all 3 guns unfold. Often only the legs unfold. Do (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) to them as "32074 Cannon", and their "ammo" as "32133 Projectile". Ran (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) A really wonderfully designed single shot rubber band gun can be found at (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Lookout James, The current castle range uses these as assault weapons, Technic in a castle disguise. I have a couple and I know Richard has at least one pete.w (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Service catalogues (for Australia at least) refer to these as (cyberslam) cannons or launchers. HTH James (who's afraid Richard will field these next brickwars) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, they might not be up there yet. In the castle context, we call them trebuchets... in technic, I don't know. -Shiri (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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What is the preferred name of the "guns" used in sets like (URL) couldn't manage to find them in any of the parts inventory so I guess I am using the wrong name for them. Kerry -- ===...=== Dr Kerry Raymond, Distinguished Research Fellow (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Dave I got the picture now, nice job on the ASCII diagram. jt (...) -- ---...--- James J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (URL) (25 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) the (...) Not to jump in for Mike, but I think this is kinda what he's talking about: (bear with my wonderful ascii) rubber '24' cog gear |***...*** band __/\/\/\__ (I tried) | ***...*** _\ /_ | *******\* / | < ***...*** > | /_ _\* | /_ _\ | (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)
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