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(...) I have never seen what the hubs on the 8458 look like. a shot of the wheels would be nice. Thanks Geordan (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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I just got vision command and I also got some of the larger technic and star wars sets, so i am taking request from pics of any of the sets i have...just tell me what set and what part of it you want the pic and from what angle etc... i have 8444 (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) *bonk* Now why didn't I think of that? Thanks :) /Tobbe (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Tobbe Arnesson" <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:39cb09b1.901912...net.com... (...) technic liftarm--either the 1x3 one (part 6632), or the 1x4 one (part 2825). This has a few consequences. One, it makes the structure slightly more compact (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It seems that this "lego.new" isn't working very well. I had trouble logging in today, it said that my old username didn't exist, and when I was done, it said my cookies were off, but they are on, I've checked many times. --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi, I have downloaded the software too. The program asked me for my username and password. When I click OK I get the message: That is a new username. Would you like to connect to the server to confirm login? When I click Yes I get the message: (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I just downloaded the the pc software for the instructions of the third model. I ran then setup procedure, but when i start lego bit, i start asking me about ans xtra [text] ?!!!! is there something wrong with the setup or ?!!! :-( Michel Roijen (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I like the way that TLG made the decorative parts also have some interesting mechanical functions. The double-gear thing and the worm cage look like they have to be useful for some robotic projects. (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes, that's the front wheel from the 8417 Motorcycle. It's really cool. I'm happy to see them again, thinking perhaps they had gone into oblivion with the 8417... Fredrik (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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What do you think about the new motor with integrated battery box? I think it looks too big to put in some models, and too expensive to put in smaller ones. But hey, maybe it's good, I don't know. --Tobias (25 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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 Extreme Creatures Good? (WAS: Re: US S@H Specials, Sep 20 - Sep 26, 2000)
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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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