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Hey Lego, Can you read me? Buy the plans for these sets! These are your models for 2001. Not another car please......... Stefan "Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:39BFB4EF.B71911...h.ac.uk... (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm completely with you for the newly introduced parts. But the majority of the recent technic sets does not feel right, when looking them as "models" rather than part packs. Actually, I always consider the sets as part packs, and I only (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ah, I was kinda secretly hoping that there was another source of dark grey hubs. I really like them, but I do't see myself picking up three Millenium Slizers! The rest of the parts on them are not too interesting. I was also reading your (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Brian H. Nielsen <70401.2635@compuserve.com> wrote in message news:G0wsqA.6o5@lugnet.com... (...) ABSOLUTELY stunning!!!!!! I had to check my address bar thinking I was at www.lego.com, such was the quality of the site! (But on second thoughts, I (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Fantastic models! (And nice presentation, too.) Brian (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That figures; I pointed out to Jennifer that her designs were good enough that I would've bought them, and that I had only seen one other person achieved a similar level of design; combining form and function to a level rivalling TLC's best. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Damn! that's good (+every other bit of praise said so far) I actually made a very similar model to your crane last year, in yellow it used motors for all funcions except raising the boom, which was pneu. I used the wheels from (forget number) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Not sure if you've seen them already but there are the dark grey ones as included in 8480 Space Shuttle and others, although they're 16-tooth gears, and not 8-tooth gears. Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Jennifer Clark <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What is your thesis in ... engineering?!? Jude BTW, I love how complete your designs are. (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I do indeed have an 8462 stashed away, but that was bought as an incentive to get halfway through writing my thesis. Breaking it open now to create more Lego models would be somewhat counter productive to its purpose of getting me thesis (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for writing Fredrik - you are correct, the wheel hubs and tyres are from the Millenium Slizer. The first copy was a present, and because of the wheels I bought another two for a great price in a sale. I wish I'd bought more :-) Jennifer (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks :-) I must confess that the loader is also my personal favourite, although I am not really sure why at this moment. The crane also has "remote control" for all its functions except telescoping the boom, which had to be fixed onto the (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that is where I get a lot of my inspiration from, mainly the models of around 1980 or so, although I definitely prefer the wider selection of parts available nowadays. A lot of the "if only I had a part which..." wishes I used to think (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Of course printing these out is fine, I'm honoured that you think them worthwhile. Thanks for your comments, Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yup, that's where I saw the idea being used first. Alas I only saw this on the scanned instructions on Brickshelf, I don't actually have the pleasure of owning an 8868. Fortunately I was able to get two tubes of exactly the right length for (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Done. (...) No, I have a degree in computer science, although I've been working with control systems and robotics since graduating, which has helped my formal understanding of mechanical engineering a great deal. My informal knowledge of (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Thanks for the input Ralph - I've come across your web pages before and enjoyed them, especially the excavator model. (...) I know what you mean, although there are some notable exceptions such as the 8448 Supercar which are simply amazing. I think (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) I use it on my excavator model at: (URL) Although next to Jennifer's models and website, I might be tempted to break out my 4 year old's Toolo kits.... Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- Check out pbFORTH for LEGO Mindstorms at: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks - I did things this way simply because I too love reading such material, not just about Lego but on many technical subjects. Looking forward to checking out your Robot Diaries ASAP. Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Not a lot more to add to the comments that are here already, all of which I agree with! It makes me want to go out and get a load of motors (I only have a couple) and start building some models with 'lives' of their own :-) Hope the thesis is coming (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have only one problem here, which one should I vote for as model of the year? Probably the loader, since I'm a huge fan of the wimsy little Bobcat:) You need a metal hook for the crane? Didn't you have a 8462 stashed away for reward? You (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That would be childhood dream fulfilled :-) Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) same as the 8443 - I did love that idea though, makes a lot of sense. Dan (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the feedback Michael - I can't remember ever using sticky back plastic (or is that double sided sticky tape?) in my Technic creations, although I've no doubt been tempted to do so at some point in the past :-) The problem you (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Josh, (...) Thanks for your comments. I don't currently have a full LDRAW model of the loader available, but this may change in the future. Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Jennifer, They are amazing. Jut reminds me the good old days of technic, when most of the models were both functioning and beautifully looking. By the way, honey, I've never seen a woman before making crane mechanics her hobby. I just amazed..:-) (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I just have to reiterate what people have been saying: This is really great stuff! The models look realistic and also appear to function realistically. I find it hard to come up with any more comments just now: The words don't come easily after (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Everything 100% excellent: models, photos, website... I think you have mastered a most difficult job: putting technic and model team design together. Your site should be part of Todd´s Seven Wonders of Lego project. I love your work and hope (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "John Koob" <jkoob@nospam.v-wave.com> To: <lugnet.technic@lugnet.com> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 1:28 PM Subject: Re: Two original Technic creations (...) Hi, The 8868 also uses the rigid plastic tubing to (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just a small warning: if your surfin' the site and come across this (URL) link - sorry) It is #9290 Thematic Builder Set. Don't get too excited - they are out :-( Julie (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Jennifer Clark wrote in message (...) Wow! Great work! (...) I'm quite impressed how you accomplished the mechanics and appearance of the models and still managed to keep them very close to Technic figure scale. One comment on the skid steer model: (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (i.e., pld = _P_itsco _L_EGO _D_ACTA). The site used to be called www.pitsco-legodacta.com or some equally ungodly long name like that. :) --Todd (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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In lugnet.announce, Jennifer Clark writes: <snip> (...) Truly sensational! I especially liked the loader -- the remote steering with the motors is excellent. Great web-page too, and the personal touches with the figures are really cute. Definitely a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi Geoffrey, Probably a bit late (I dont browse here often) but I find the 9719 more useful, mainly because I can run it off the mains which is handy while perfecting programs (saves batteries). Of course, you cant use an adapter when your (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) for (...) You probably didn't recognise it as being Technics. All those Roboriders and Slizers are supposedly Technics sets. I guess it is "Technics Junior". (...) I think 14+ for UCS Star Wars is a "marketing device" to suggest they have a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town)
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(...) Absolutely incredible technic models! Your pages describing the models are fantastic as well. You do great work!! John Hansen (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've said it before (to Dean, Robin, et al) and I'll say it again: Technic boggles the mind; My level of technic understanding lies at about Model Team level. Your website is very cleanly laid out (not to mention the clarity of the photogtaphy (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) WoW! I'll be printing these off in color (assuming you don't mind...) to give to my FLL team as homework reading material. I love the way you discuss the design tradeoffs and the trial-and-error aspect of the work. So many of these kids have (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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here's a link where you can buy, among other things, pneumatics singly, sensors, and lots of other cool technic stuff (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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This is in reference to a few posts I read a while back about this set being recalled. I just received the 8445 from etoys.com today, ordered it last saturday. You can still buy them if you like, toysrus.com also has some in stock along with another (...) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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