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(URL) thinking of getting the 5220 and 5219, to spice up the designs of my robots. I've never used the kind of pieces that come in silver in 5220, are they good or bad? --Tobias (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I bought 4 Swamp robo-riders (and the useless wheels, had to rig a way to turn them with an axle) for $20 from Zainy Brainy. They are having a 20-50% off lego sale. I even talked them into discounting the Dark Side Development kit 20% by say "but I (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) normally (...) I didn't think much of it either. I want to see them knocked down to $5 Canadian. They're only like 30-some pieces! (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yep, I noticed the new pieces and the discrepancy as well. The 3 rounded full beams in light grey and black are okay, but I'd like to see that grey element (it's also shown in the part scans in the newest US catalog). It looks (as you (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) normally (...) I think he means CA$8.00, not US$8.00. Today CA$8.00 is about US$5.41, so YES, that's better than the average $5.99 at Toys R Us. - Sean (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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That's a sale? (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Zellers has a Robo Rider sale September 23 to September 29. They are normally $9.99 and are on sale for $8.00. (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)
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(...) I now see what you mean and I'll look into it over the weekend! Thanks! Sincerely, /Tobbe (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That is an blurry picture indeed! It's impossible for me to make things out of it... Dang... (...) Well, the thickness should not be a problem. The propeller blade will have a length of 96mm or 12 studs, that's the radius for the prop folks ;) (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! Taken out of my mind I think the spinner was supposed to be around 32mm in diameter and the cone is a little to pointy, I have to look into this, thanks for the idea Jennifer! Thank God I can go home now, work has been terrible, as (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've noticed that 1x plates attached to the holes of a 6 hole pulley don't move around very much. So to make a propellor, (with 3 blades offset by one or two plates), attach 3 1x plates to a pulley so they stick straight out. Do the same on (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) cone such as the yellow one found on the exhaust (?) of the 8860 supercar could make a good spinner as well - although it would be better in black or grey, of course. Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No no... It's built from the basic parts like 6-hole small technic pulleys, 1/2 pins and regular plates. This simple design dated from early 1980's, there was no such propellers exist at that time. Look at the picture (URL) for a fuzzy and (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Christian --- xTI@N. thanks for your scans! That gives a good view on the service packs. I will go for the styling- and the pneumatic-set! Keep on bricking! Kind regards, Holger (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Et voila indeed! Hope I had the eight 3 blade rotors needed, do they come in black? I have to see if I can find a good source for them. Se my other answer in the original thread for my latest idea. Thanks! TGIF! /Tobbe (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks all! I'll answer you one by one. Geoffrey, I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean *blush*. Are you refering to the 1x4 plate with a hole in each end with "notches" around the hole and some half-bushings? This solution would make the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Or for every one, here is the official page from the University: (URL) and drool :) TGIF! /Tobbe (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.se, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) make (...) 8448. (...) Or here: (URL) 15 & 16. ROSCO (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) make (...) 8448. (...) THanks, now I'm going to attempt at making a car similar to those driven at le mans and sebring, going to be a bit hard with my biggest set being the Indy storm. THanks Geordan (25 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ratios both between input and sliding axle and between sliding axle and output, it is relatively easy to increase the number of speeds - though at some point, one will need an axle connector in the rather long slding axle. I've gotten up to (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Use indeed 2 Technic 3-bladed rotor parts, put on each blade 3 Technic half-beams (with rounded ends) and put the rotor parts on an axle, face to face, turned 180 degrees. Voila, plain and simpel, all propellor blades in line, further enlargements (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all (espacially Technic Fans), the new LEGO Technic Powerpacks are finally available. S@H Europe lately shipped my ordered items to me. I have chosen to order three of them for now, while five are available (or even 10, depending on what you (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) I got my ruler out and can accurately say--4.0" diameter, 2 3/8" depth--these tires are exciting--the kit is way too yellow for me, not part intensive enough--me personally, I don't think I'd pay $100 essentially for the tires-- but geez (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I called LEGO Consumer Affairs to get the measurements on those tires. She told me 4.5 inches in diameter by 2.5 inches depth. Is that correct? I want to buy 4 of those tires for a MOC I'm working on but I don't want to pay $200 for 2 sets :( What (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Wow, I had read descriptions, but it's hard to realize how big these tires are until you get a kit. Each tire bigger than an adult handful. Now I want more... 8457 power puller comes with a video, and baggies for grouped parts and a big instruction (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) is this a good set? (i know i cant beat the price, but i wanna know if i'll have fun with it) josh (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hello again, Sorry about replying to my own post, but I remembered something else that the rep told me. TLC gives stores permission to put their products on sale. It seems that when store discounts or deep-discounts our favorite toy, TLC takes (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.technic, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town)
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Tobbe, You could possibly use 2 of the Technic 3 bladed rotor parts, rotated 180 degrees from each other. This gives 6 blades, but 3 of them are set back 1 plate's depth. You could possibly build them up a bit to be even. The Technique 3 blade rotor (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I can't figure out right know if it is possible or not, but there is a 3-blade configuration (designed around 1981-2, which is obsolete now since the 3-Blade technic rotor part have been introduced) which can be a starting point or at least (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Well ... If you don't mind some small sticking-out bits, perhaps the 1/2 bushings and the steering arm piece with one hole at each end and the studs in between, plus some small 2 or 3 long axles would do the trick? That is the only thing I can think (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi! I'm currently working on an aircraft in Technic and I need help to construct an propeller. The model I'm copying uses a propeller with six "blades" (are they perhaps named rotors?). I figured that I can use the medium pulley wheel as base to (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello everybody, Has anyone ever tried using a 9V train speed controller for powering a code pilot? I'd like to use this setup to in order to create little programs for a 9V train. Any experiences or thoughts? I would be grateful if you'd let me (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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This is another nice piece of work. I did not understand it until I downloaded the Dat file and opened it. Very nice! This is another useable design. Thanks for posting it. A top view would be really cool on your website. -- Bob Fay (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) does the 8448 have the same ones as the 8445 does or were you referring to the even newer 8458? josh (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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Hey, Check out my page www.lcs.net/users/oglewood/ Go under "lego Ideas" and click on the two speed transmission. Also, I have tried it with four speeds (R-1-2-3) but it gets too big after that. Hope that helps! Adam "Bob Fay" <rfay@we.mediaone.net> (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I just finished a recreation of your transmission. Great piece of engineering. Thanks for sharing your work. I hope I can work this into one of my machines. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Silverstein" <amnon@best.com> wrote in (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No, there should be four of the slick yellow wheel/tyre combinations. I'm refering to the same wheel which is found on the 8445. Fredrik (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, I have just bought a used cybermaster. There are only 3 large wheels in the set. Is this correct? Lars Gertsen - Denmark (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is a transmission I've been working on. It has two forward speeds 5:1 and 1:3. If you run the motor one way, you get forward low gear. If you run the motor the other way, you get forward high gear. I am using a differental to split the two (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) yah, look here: (URL) especially here: (URL) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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HI, I don not have either of the superacars and am longing to be able to make a transmission but can't without the spiecal parts given in the 8880 and 8448. Does anyone know of a way to make a transmision with out those parts? Thanks Geordan (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The phone number for NA Consumer Affairs is always printed in the catalogs they include in sets. On the inside of the front cover. Steve (25 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I guess the LEGO Studios movie maker <set:1349> is shipping October 1st according to S@H. Does anyone know if the camera is the same as in the Vision Command set? It looks the same just a different color housing. Are there any reviews out there for (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Have you seen this thread? (URL) fan! John:) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's pretty good Tobbe, I've always thought that interfacing lego with non-lego elements is a total nightmare. Add to that the difficulty of controlling the pneumatic elements electronically and it is even more impressive. (...) That's a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I did a eight legged walker to try the servo -> polarity switch function a while back. I took some pictures but I have yet to put them on the net. I'm totaly rebuilding my site. But I have some photos of the test-versions of servo -> LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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John Cromer <cro@astro.caltech.edu> wrote in message news:G10w2J.o3@lugnet.com... (...) You're way off, by a long shot then. I believe someone already said the longest was around 500 messages, this one has a long way to go yet. Apart from that, I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Jennifer, your models are truly wonderful! The balance between structural/mechanical/technical and aesthetic is just about perfect. Also, the writeup on your webpage is excellent - lots of good pictures and plenty of fascinating details. Keep up the (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Howdy folks, This thread is pulling me out of my summer-long exile from posting to lugnet. (Been in Hawaii working like a dog....) Allow me to join the long line of gushing. Congratulations, Jennifer. These web pages are an inspiration and an (...) (25 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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lugnet.technic had a big thread on the 8458 a month or so ago. Dig back in the archives. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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How many meter of this tubing do you need? Simple, and very cheap (Dutch solution ...) Buy this copper-filled electric wire, used to connect the internal system in your house. Available in red, blue, yellow-green, brown, black and maybe more. (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This is exactly the reaction I would have written! Keep on building! Klaas from Holland ---...--- Sean Kelly schreef: (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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I tend to think of anything with less than 200 parts as a parts pack to lump in with bigger stuff ... Like sets with around as many pieces as the Mindstorms Vision system - most could be classified as a fairly good parts pack, and a quicktime camera (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) place (...) construction (...) or (...) I can easily add 8462 Pneumatic Tow Truck to this category. I don't own the set, but from the incpection of its box, it looks like very nice from the functional/mechanical point of view, and surely it's (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Nice to build, it took about 5 hours altogether. It is quite large at about 2 feet. Unlike the supercar the parts are not pre sorted. I was very pleased with it. I didn't see any pieces which were new to me. -- Tony "Peter A. Vogel" (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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(...) WHOA. That is neat. Could you post some more pictures showing building details? (25 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone have the 8458 yet? If so, what do you think of the set? Good pieces? Interesting construction? How big is it? Thanks, -Peter FLL Team #1096 coach (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Easy! I think your plans for that project are great, it could well turn out to be the Mother of all Lego remote control trucks. I am really interested in seeing the interface between the RC servos and Lego elements. Thanks for the feedback, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) There is a recent model I am still undecided about, the Monster Crane Truck (8446). It has some pretty cool mechanisms, especially the grab, and is very well constructed, but from an appearance point of view would look more in place on the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, I've used a few of the 16 tooth idlers in the crane model for the gearbox and a few other things. These parts really are a godsend! Unfortunately only an 8 tooth gear will do for my current application. I may have thought of a way round (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I did this a few weeks ago myself. Just call Lego Shop @ Home and they will transfer you over to customer service and they will send you the replacement shocks for free. The number for Shop@Home is 1-800-835-4386. Keith Blumenthal (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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Two words: Marry me?? :-) Wow! Paul Sinasohn (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hear, Hear!!! Brad will you please check these out? Is it feasible for TLC to consider licensing/purchasing plans from AFOLs?? I think that any of us would be honored to give permission, as long as the plans weren't altered.... Please check out (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) There is a good page about this here: (URL) his tests found that the the new 9V geared motor provides at least twice as much torque at a similar RPM. In practice, some pretty amazing torque can be obtained with either, and sometimes I favour (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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howdy, I need 10 or so of these, if anyone can help please email me directly. I have a few things to trade, but not much. to see a pic of this part go here: (URL) scott (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What is the phone number (I'm in the US) to call? I am surprised that Lego doesn't seem to have a customer support e-mail address, and I can't even find an appropriate phone number. I found the damper parts broken on my Supercar just recently, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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It's CRANE TIME ast Elwood & Bubbas' workshop. After a two year - hiatus, E & B are back at the drawing board, hard at work on their biggest crane ever. My quest is for performance measures of the old & new Lego motors: which one produces more work (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Forgot to say, the ones she sent me look exactly like the old ones. (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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One if mine broke. I called Lego and they happily replaced it, free shipping. I was surprised that the rep knew exactly what I was talking about--she went ahead and sent me two new ones, instead of just the one that broke. I realize now that it is a (...) (25 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) *roar* Now that was mean! How am I supposed to be able to show off with my comming Technic lumber truck now Jennifer? LOL! Great job! I gave the URL to a lot off ppl and they all said WOW! I can't say anything that hasn't already been said (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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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