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Hi, I just talked to a very friendly Lego customer services representative in Canada regarding the set 9754 (Dark Side Developer Kit). She told me that Lego (Connecticut, US) has some on hands now but very few. As far as Canada is concerned, the set (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Question on two sets(5571-8448)
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(...) Yeah the Super Cars are too big in relation to 5571. I've always wanted to make an auto carrier trailer for 5571 using pneumatics to lower/raise the upper level, but I doubt I'm good enough to do so. So whoever thinks they can build one, go (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 108V Spark-Generating Contraption
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(...) Be careful, AA batteries can generate enough current to kill. A safer way to even higher voltages is to use a transformer. Jürgen (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Question on two sets(5571-8448)
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(...) 5571 Big Rig is in considerably small scale when compared to any of the super cars (all can be considered as same scale). Selçuk (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has Anyone Joined the Dark Side Yet?
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As an aside to people still trying to locate the Dark Side Developer set; I found mine at a Target store in the Denver metro area a couple of days ago (along with a UCS Tie Fighter). Today while hunting for an X-Wing, I saw several more at a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Question on two sets(5571-8448)
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I was scanning around various lego websites and I have seen a few Lego Big Rig 5571 with some custom made trailers. My question is Since I don't have one of them does anyone know if the Technic 8448 Supercar is the same width as the Big Rig? I only (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has Anyone Joined the Dark Side Yet?
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(...) few (...) Sounds like what you built was at least partially similar to the way the AT- AT's leg works. There is a pin at the top to which a short beam is connected. Two long parallel beams come off this one making the upper part of the leg, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Has Anyone Joined the Dark Side Yet?
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(...) No CD Rom. -- David Schilling (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | 108V Spark-Generating Contraption
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Howdy I guess lugnet.technic is the most in-line with this project, since it uses lots of battery boxes & electricity & such. Most of the story's found at the link (see below), so I won't rehash too much here. By using only LEGO parts & not (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has Anyone Joined the Dark Side Yet?
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(...) same? (...) Does the Dark Side kit have a CD-ROM or is everything built from a Constructopedia? (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Questions on power puller (new Technic Set)
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There's a Power Puller set (#8457) up for auction on Yahoo, with picture. (URL) not my auction; this is just an informational posting Paul Sinasohn (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Modified 8448 V12 Supercar
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Hey all, I finally picked up a 8448 supercar set about two months ago and never got around to finishing it according to the instructions. This is the result of my divergence: (URL) not based off of any real life car but I think it look kinda like an (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Questions on power puller
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Tractor pulling may be mostly a North American sport, although I have seen some German sites as well... for a view of what it's all about without needing the earplugs (Trust me, they rank up with Top Fuel dragsters for noise level) check out (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Questions on power puller
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Looking at the latest argos catalogue, I got my first good look at the Power Puller. A few questions for those of you who know more than me: 1) Can you actually steer it? (Is it possible with all those wheels?) 2) The chains going to the engions (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: space shuttle contents
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(...) In general I think that's true, but in the 8880 Supercar set, the display window shows a pair of shocks, not just one. (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has anyone ever tried to design a washing machine mechanism?
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(...) How about a front-loading washing machine? No agitator. <PLUG> Here's something else you can do with geared-up motors: (URL) </PLUG> (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: space shuttle contents
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Hello, I seem to remember that the "display window" on technic boxes always show different parts, so there would not be two 24 tooth gears on display. Just some trivial info. Lars Gertsen - Denmark (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: tire question
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"G. Benedikt Rochow" <rochogb@eng.auburn....ethis.edu> wrote in message news:FyF0AL.611@lugnet.com... (...) Yes. The balloon tires found in 8446 Monster Crane Truck and the upcoming 8279 4WD X-Track and 5219 Spare Wheels Pack will fit these hubs. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | tire question
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Do any of the balloon tires use the same hub as the wide racing tire (on 8440, Indy racer, Mill. throwbot)? (In particular, it looks as though the medium balloon tire, as included in both the upcoming simple chassis and the silver wheels pack (with (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Has anyone ever tried to design a washing machine mechanism?
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(...) On ours, the "fan" (disk with vertical blades) at the bottom turns with the agitator one way and spins freely the other way. Also, the agitator turns further in the direction where it pulls clothes down, such that overall, it turns in that (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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