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(...) He does indeed have hair, a kindof short black Bruce Lee style :-) Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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For those that have been following my technic Caterham 7 build project, I have now uploaded some photos of the model in its current state. (URL) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Ok I have a strange question and I don't want anyone to laugh. I'm wondering if the cyberslam guy (not the purple cap't. Pickard guy) has hair like the older figures. Or does he maybe have cool robot stuff up there? Well I've only seen him with his (...) (25 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In which catalog do these newer service packs appear? (I've been out of the S@H and lugnet 'loop' since january... and they must have stopped sending me catalogs since I haven't bought anything from S@H for about a year.) Will they be available (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I tryed building it also. If you have the "Super Towtruck", use some of the blue flexible tubes as extention. Just simplely connect a hose on either end and vola! Or you can goto Lowe's or Home Depot and pick up about 50 ft. of screen tubing in .75 (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You need a small pneumatic cylinder and one compressor, also you need an extra pneumatic switch. Plus the tubing already meantioned. The tires seems to be pretty large but I'm sure the tow trucks or some other models wheels should work just (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I have bought a box of used bricks. Once there was all the parts for the 8868 but not any more. Some of the yellow beams used for the crane was missing, but I usen black instead!! One problem that I could not solve without buying extra parts was (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Pitfalls? Just keep building man! Turn your 'pitfall' into an opportunity for a new model of your own design! Build On! John Matthews Bob Sardelli <squidman@ccnmail.com> wrote in message news:G04L2w.MtA@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) instruction (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Dude. That's the first time I have studied a picture of this thing. Now I have to clean the drool out of my keyboard! Yellow parts. Yellow Technic dude. REAL Technic beams. Big-a** tires! CHAIN LINKS! YEEEESSSSS!!! :-p'''''Q (Picture of me, (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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After buying and building about 15 technic kits I'm starting to run out of kits I don't have. (Yes, I know there are a bunch of new ones coming or already here, but $$$ is becoming an obstacle.) So I started building the alternative models with (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've exploded the 8 teeth gears before now...never had any problem with the bigger ones, but the 8 teeth gears would occasionally just sever in 2 pieces, and everything would grind to a stop...it'd be a major bummer, because it was always one (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Cool, cheers, but I couldn't find the instructions scans for the set :( oh well, thanks anyway Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:G01zMq.LLI@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I bought it just for moters, battery boxes, and flex axles. We could arrange a sale. I have two 3552's and two 3591's (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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On Tue, 29 Aug 2000 15:29:36 GMT, "geordan ballantree" <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote: I like those big 3" wheels. I see a monster truck in my future (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The line item... 3 - 4 x 4 135 degree angle half beams, no connector (NEW! blk) are actually... 3 - 4 x 4 135 degree angle full beams, no connector (blk) - Sean (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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My cousin and I built several pulling vehicles out of LEGO last winter and had several competitions with a complete set of rules. We even built the sled completely out of LEGO but used pennies for weight. We had 3 half pound classes: 2 Wheel Drive, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) could (...) (URL) I think this is nog what you mean, don't you? Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Don't know exactly what you are looking for but there is this: (URL) Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If somebody owns the power puller out there,( which I know someone does) could you post some photos on brickshelf like Huw did with 8458? Thanks Geordan (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jules" <andreas.bailly@dier...as.gov.au> wrote in message news:G01461.6CG@lugnet.com... (...) look (...) (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) My new 5218 Mindstorms Pneumatic Kit came today (US$27.99) and is EXACTLY the sort of kit you've been looking for. It's companion kits are also available (but not yet shipping)... 5219 Spare Wheels US$29.99 5220 Styling Pack UA$11.99 (looks (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Look here, for starters: (URL)2) Where can i get it Toys R Us supposedly has an exclusive for the U.S. They're currently closing it out, at *very* low prices. You might also look around to see who's been buying the sets to break out the motors (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) My knowledge is limited, but I think it comes down to cost/benefit: digging is an expensive process. On the Moon, the benefits of minimizing the temperature swings are huge, and the costs of energy should be a lot lower (either boosting up a (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Chirstmas tree lights. Although they aren't for sale this time of year you could use some you already have and buy some more later. In my GT class we built a huge city out of card board, christmas tree lights, and batteries (I have to admit, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The small cylinders are unavailable (as are the valves, and the tubing service pack), but I *think* the small pumps can still be bought. btw, I bought a 6150 on closeout the other day ($7 at Toys R Us), and the tubing they use in it appears to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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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(...) Huw, didn't you see in the video...the real things steer like a stuck pig, or a steamroller with the pin in (dif pin)...:) Lego is only trying to make it easier for you! James (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Fredrik Glöckner" <fredrik.glockner@bio.uio.no> wrote in message news:qrdzolyltay.fsf....uio.no... (...) Yes it does. And I should have mentioned in my review that it sucks big time. The steering wheel is connected to the front steering mechanism (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) From the images I have seen, it appears to have flex system steering, much like 8445 and 8437. Please not that this is merely educated guessing: I do not possess the set myself. Fredrik (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thank's for your mini-review and the instruction-scan in your database. When I look at the instruction-scan I get some questions: * Is the Technic-figure included? Or is it like #8458 just on the cover? * Can the puller steer? If yes, how does it (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Are sets like (URL) available from S@H? NICK #:^/ (25 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's quite a feeling being within 15-20 meters of those monsters as they roar down the track... the local fairground has really close seating... my son and I try to go at least once a year when the super modifieds are running and the 4x4 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) website (...) Thanks for the pointers. Yes, those are the beasts... Huw (25 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Paulo Caparica Junior" <caparica@vertex.com.br> wrote in message news:FzuoDy.ELL@lugnet.com... (...) 70GBP = US$110 (25 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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called s@h just now to get some info on 8450 and 8457... they said that 8450 never was available and is listed as "discontinued" (it makes me cry)... and they said that 8457 will be available at the end of the month, but you can order it now (...) (25 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Huw Millington writes: -snipped to related statements- (...) Tractor pulling is really big in the Midwestern US... check out (URL) for the National Tractor Pull Association's website or (URL) for FullPull Magazine's home to see (...) (25 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) <snip> It is a nice set! How much does it cost? Paulo (25 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I have just finished building this. It is not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Unlike most new Technic models, this one is build using mistly traditional components: There are a few bent beams, flexi-axles and other new parts but by and large (...) (25 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The funny thing is, those body panels are very cool to use as torso pieces. They were really wasted in the two Millennia designs. Steve (25 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Availability of 8459 Front-end loader
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I was wondering if this model is still available as it is absent from the newer SAH cataloges. Thanks in advance. (25 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Although I never thought to check the county fair, the festival that my city puts on over the 4th of july weekend also has a Lego Building contest. Ask around and see if someone around you has one. Troy -- -- Please note my new e-mail addresses: (...) (25 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Entering: (URL) you to this site: (URL) has the Silver Champion listed along with some other sets that I am not completely familiar with but the site is not live yet. But then again I'm not big into Technic yet. It lists Sept 2000 as the go live (...) (25 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone been able to get to the Technic Champion web site. On the box and in the instruction manuals for the Silver Champion there are very cool looking screen shots of a Web page. It looks like they give you instructions to build another super (...) (25 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.space, Paul Baulch writes: I would (...) I plan on getting *LOTS* of the cear (maybe train) windows in bulk packs from lego or brickbay. (...) How would I get lighting inside the structure? Maybe have computers display 'Power failure' (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8480 Appraisal
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Thanks Cary. Preciate it. -Chris (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.technic)
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You can use eBay to get a pretty good idea. Here's the URL for recently sold shuttles: (URL) are around $100 to $110 for shuttles sold in the US; shuttles sold overseas sold for around $30 less in some cases. On BrickBay, they are selling for $140 (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.technic)
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Kama Uzinama wrote in message ... (...) A few people have contributed some hood suggestions, something I feel moved to point out is to remember that your creation will be _on_display_ for a great number of people. Your creation should show the (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) You shouldn't: the whole idea of threading is to tie information together. Regardless of where the new input comes from. (...) I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself here. As someone else has pointed out, you need to have a clear (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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I don´t think so. I only know 4 of them and the new idea "pages" come in the CD´s of some of the sets, or in the lego Web pages. I think this is the future of the idea books (sob) One nice technic "idea" book is the Klutz one and the DACTA books, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.books, lugnet.technic)
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| | 8480 Appraisal
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I was wondering if there was any immediate interest in a <set:8480> Technic Space Shuttle, and what the going price is. Looks like a wonderful parts set. TIA, -Chris (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.technic)
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"Jonathan McKay" <vebble2669@aol.com> wrote in message news:FzK6Ay.6pM@lugnet.com... (...) standard (...) the (...) tower (...) or (...) didn't (...) Ya, I'm gathering the same. What you (Rick) should do to spruce it up would be add some texture and (...) (25 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) ^^^^^ You can be the archtect. I dont mind. (Gives me more time to get pieces). I live in Clinton County, Michigan. Where do u live? If they have a 4- H club, they probably have a fair. We people in Clinton County are just a bunch of Farmers (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.space, Rick Hallman writes: From a looks pint of view, it looks too square to me. Mabey adding 1 standard baseplate on the side, and build it up as little as 5 bricks high. Also the roof might need a little more dimension. I dunno, a large (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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I feel dumb responding to my own post, but i have a rendering of what *basicly* i want it to look like. ITS A VERY VERY ROUGH RENDERING. SUBJECT TO CHANGE Link --> (URL) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, kinda. It is Our county fair and they have a leg-type model contest in it. I keep getting passed over by the Effril tower model and a castle scene. For the 2001 4-H fair, I WANT TO BE BEST OF SHOW! I WANT THE BEST OF AGE GROUP AWARD! (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Whats that? Contest of some sort? -Jonathan (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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"Kama Uzinama" <kamauzinama@aol.com> wrote in message news:FzJxqs.5sE@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Great! I'll try to offer my suggestions as inspired by your description of the project. (...) top (...) two (...) Sounds like you have a good plan. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Hidden Technic Kits for 2000
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(...) Has anyone more info on this? Eg. scanned from catalogues, inventories etc... Kind regards John Jensen (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Moonbase! Need Help!
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Hello! I have recently decided for next years 4-H fair project (Pictures of the Villiage People coming soon) to build a 30" x 90" moonbase. Now, the hard part is 1) getting the lego pieces. I need truckloads of white and grey pieces, maybe 1 less (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Hi Ray (and others), my local retailer just told me that the Roborider Boss #8516 will be released by mid september, but that only goes for germany - I have no idea about the US release. However, the Millennium Slizer #8520 was released earlier over (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nah. Even though the "shoulder pads" are a gratuitous use of the technic body panels, the whole idea of a Throwbot with a vehicle is sufficiently cool to make it worth it. Hell, when I first saw Millenia I was just excited that they were going (...) (25 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) like to get some opinions of this Throwbot design from the board. If you like it, take a look at the rest of teh site (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Hidden Technic Kits for 2000
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(...) All of these are available for pre-order from LS@H, due for shipping starting 9/8/2000. 5218 Mindstorms Pneumatic Pack is $27.99 5219 Spare Wheels Pack is $29.99 5220 Styling Pack is $11.99 I didn't bother with the pricing on the last two, (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Missing Sets...
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And also check out this one... (URL) Sean (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Missing Sets...
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(...) View this thread... (URL) Sean (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Millennia's 2 Modes
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(...) Oh, see, and before I *didn't* want to get it. Now I have to. Thanks a lot. eric (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Missing Sets...
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I was just looking throught my Throwbot instruction books and I wondered something..Where are sets 8516 to 8519? DO you supose these are more Throwbots, or more Robo Riders? Any one have any information? Let me know...vestras@bolt.com Also, Pls take (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Help!! Which Throwbot is the best?
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(...) Hmmm..Of those 4 I'd have to say get Jet. He's Just an all around Good model...Actually stands fairly well, and the ability to TF into a helicopter is a plus. Also, He can be easilt modified into some sweet stuff, Look at these (URL) look over (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Millennia's 2 Modes
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(...) Actually, I really LIKE Millenia! And I used the Fememin quality to add to my story! So Its a girl? SO What, Still Kicks @$$. Dragster is BA as well. Here look at this image, this is how I modified Millenia to Kick even more @$$ (URL) here, (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Slizers:Transformers UPDATE
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Slizers:Transformers Just got an Update. A few New images, Lots more pages, and a Cool Version of Scattershot, Using Torch, Ski, and Turbo parts. Take a look (URL) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Millennia's 2 Modes
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(...) Toss the instructions, and build your own stuff. :) Seriously, I was disappointed with Millennia. It was smaller than I figured it would be. Silly me, I guess. And the biker-mode bot looks like a flying monkey. Steve (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Broken Link Solution
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The links to 'The Full Vehicle' on some of the Caterham pages are dodgy. However, you can access 'The Full Vehicle' from some of the other Caterham pages. Just keep trying each of the pages until one link works. The bad links are trying to link to (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: New pics at my technic website....
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Apologies that one of the Caterham links seems to be dead. I'll sort it soon. (...) -- Take a look at my GPL Tech website! www.callnet0800.co.u...lindex.htm (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | New pics at my technic website....
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For those that have visited my site before, just to let you know that I've added some more renderings of my current project, the Technic Caterham 7 replica. Hopefully these should give you a better idea of how things are progressing! Also added a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Just Started 8479 Code Pilot Truck....
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(...) No problem. Just try one or more of these: 1. Tear out half the pages of the instructions. 2. Ask a 5-year-old child to help you. 3. Throw a bedsheet over the model, and only pull out parts to check their colors. 4. If you have a cat, sprinkle (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Millennia's 2 Modes
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Millennia, the Millenium Throwbot features 2 insturctions, one for his big boy mode ad the other for his roadster mode. The Big mode really sucks because Millennia looks like a female, so if you want a female throwbot, then millennia is for you. I (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Help!! Which Throwbot is the best?
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Well, if you're finding a worthy opponent for your Mech, I suggest Blaster, I say hes the best Throwbot, nicely built. Millenia is not bad in Motorcycle mode but his main mode makes him really look like a female. I suggest BLASTER! Although hes a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8458 Silver Champion's on the way in the USA
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(...) I had the same thing happen to me when mine arrived at my office today. Lego needs to improve their box packing. Putting three sheets of grocery bag paper in the box does not constitute proper box padding. With the premium that we are paying (...) (25 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: See Technic Store Display 1995 or 1996
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I figured I'd get this question you have posed... Uh, I probably shouldn't say.( Gulp!) I did not find it in a dumpster, but I'm told that unless they find homes, they end up in a dump! The display is very cool. I'm much more into building my own (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Help!! Which Throwbot is the best?
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Hi all, I now am interstered in buying a throwbot to go up against a mech I built. I am looking for the human-type throwbots and I am having trouble picking one cause I'm only going to buy one. My choices are Ski scuba jet and amazon. Ski looks to (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8458 Silver Champion is incredible!
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(...) I have no Idea why it was recalled "over there":) Here it is readily available, I know my local dealer has a few on the shelve, can't remember the exact price though, but I could find out. Kind regards John Jensen (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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