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(...) I have questions! 1) What is Znap 2) Where can i get it Rick (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Hi, Just wondering where you found the instruction scan in the database, I dont see a link anywhere, could you please post a link so I can have a look at this set, it sounds very interesting, cheers Eelco Kooiker <eelco@kooiker.demon.nl> wrote in (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Znap looks a lot like scafolding (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The domes could be shielded fromradation, like a astronaught's helmet. (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think a Mars base would be mostly underground too, as you wouldn't get much protection from radiation with Mars' thin atmosphere. At least, when I get enough free time to build my Mars base, it will be either mostly underground, or built (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) shipping (...) detailed. Has anybody more information ? (...) In (URL) (mind you it's Dutch) this link is mentioned: (URL) "2000 Technic" you can find the following service packs, which will be available on-line soon. * 5218 Pneumatic Pack << (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thank for the idea. I know the service catalog, but I thought, these pieces where discontinued. I just called from France (where I live). And they said it is now problem. I am now waiting for the parts.... Marc Klein A Mindstorms fan. (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Depends on where you live. In US these pieces are sold out. In Sweden (and the rest of Europe??) these can be ordered from LEGO Service. LEGO is about to fire up a new and improved version of S@H so you might be able to order these OnLine (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) How about the Lego service catalogue? I was recently able to order all the pneumatic elements from the UK service department, and it was significantly cheaper than $100. I know that some parts are apparently unavailable in the US, but as you (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I'd like to get the pneumatic small pump and small cylinder. The best source for this I have found is the Lego Dacta set #9633 for 100$ + shipping ( (URL) ) I see an alternative source with the set #5218, but the content is not very detailed. Has (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I missed the original post, but FWD pullers wouldn't work well. There's several things that are better about RWD for this type of competition. Natural torque caused by the drive wheels causes them to want to lift the front end, lessening their (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There are 4x4 truck and 4x4 stock tractor classes when the farmers bring out their stock tractors... I don't think there is any rule against FWD. but I would think that the load shift up the transfer sled would pick the front tires off the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi All, The 7th "FunBrix Pic of the Week" is here! Sports Car - by: Neil Everett. This sports car is one of many cool Technic models on his site, so check them all out! (URL) --- Click on FUN --- Click on FunBrix Pic of the Week. Build on... Robin (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's pretty much what I would do, too. Although one problem is that a lot (most?) of the structure of a *Lunar* base would be underground: a Mars base might be easier, since I would expect most of it to be on the surface. Hmmm, one way to (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Is there a rules requirement for rear wheel drive? This seems like a natural for FWD, with any of the minimal steering required done by the rear wheels. Any benefits to RWD I can think of (like, say, using the load to increase traction) seem (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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On Sat, 19 Aug 2000 18:23:16 GMT, "Kama Uzinama" <kamauzinama@aol.com> wrote (...) Instead of useing one big building I would make it many domes with tunnels connecting them. I would use technic to build support structure. You should also use an rcx (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Of course, it's full throttle and keep your foot close to the left and right brakes... but don't dare stop a wheel completely or your sunk... momentum is the tractor puller's friend, gravity his worst enemy... :) Dave (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If I remember correctly, while pulling, they can be steered by applying the brakes individually to the left or right rear wheel. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Some of them do. It's a real challenge keeping the front wheels on the ground at all with many of them, and therefore they are somewhat influenced by the differential to give one wheel or the other a bit more power (depending on engine or (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"James Powell" <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message news:FzyuxD.69J@lugnet.com... (...) positioning (...) or a (...) Yes, of course! I don't suppose the real things veer to the right all the time, though... Huw (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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