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what are some of the contraptions? josh (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks for the replies. I think I'll stick to getting the RIS upgrade, extra motor and rotation sensor for the moment and wait a little longer for more Technic parts - I'm trying to find things my girlfriend can buy me for my birthday, she's already (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The 956 always reminded me of a Volvo estate car from the Seventies, for some reason. Perhaps it was the foldy cushion bit in the back seat? :-) Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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There are some bricks, plates, axles, gears, etc. As Ralph noted, not a great value for parts only. It is a great little book for the up and coming tinkerer. The only parts worth mentioning are the 40 tooth gears. -- -Rob. ===...=== New sets and (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Whether or not the 8860 is based on the Porsche 911 I have no idea, but it is certainly a similar layout. It is also not a million miles away from a Volkswagen Beetle, but then, if my memory serves me well, neither is a Porsche 911 :-) (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) For just the parts, no. But if you have kids aged 7 to ... it's a great way for them to pay with LEGO and build some really fun contraptions. They have put lots of challenges in the book, and although the instructions are not official LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I've just noticed that there is a book by Klutz Press called LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions, ISBN 1570541574, that contains 60 Technic pieces. Does anyone know what parts come with this book? Is it worth spending £13 on it just for the parts? Dan (25 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Okay, so I've been browsing around the PowerPack site, and I want to buy them, but... How do I order them? I can't find a "buy" button! --Tobias (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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The 8448 looks like a 4th gen Camaro to me. Front engine, V8, convertible, mag wheels, with the secret white plastic seat option you can only get through Lego-Chevy dealerships. The Lego version has more cup holders than the Chevy, and costs about (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks, that's a very useful resource! -- Paul Davidson Amnon Silverstein <amnon@best.com> wrote in message news:G1M6MD.BC7@lugnet.com... (...) diagonal (...) made (...) brace. (...) create (...) Half- (...) with (...) accomplished (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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hi all, i was just sitting here looking at my collection of supercars/ auto chassis and trying to figure out which ( if any) real life autos that they are patterned after. i have heard that the 8860 is based on the porsche 911. so i was wondering (...) (25 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, I found several new sets at TRU (in Germany) today. I made some scans but haven't written anything about them yet. However, here you will find a few images: (URL) There are new combo packs available which cover the 6-digit-area. These were (...) (25 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.admin.database, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic) !
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I'm interested in hearing people's experience with the 8279 4 WD X-Track or the 5221 Motor Pack. (25 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow! How strong is it? Compared to the new-style geared 9V motor. Is it also geared down or what? Tell me :) TGIF! /Tobbe (25 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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No, the only set with 12 Volt motor was this 880... Greetings -----+-----+-----+--...----+----- Maico Arts maico@m-arts.demon.nl msx-nbno@m-arts.demon.nl lego@m-arts.demon.nl maico.arts@princen-group.com -----+-----+-----+--...----+----- Joakim (...) (25 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I found a black old style technic motor in a local shop(servicepack) At the time, i thougt it was a plain 4.5 volt type, but later discovered that it was a 12 volt motor. Have this motor appeared in another set than 880? Any information, history (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is the table of diagonal beam fits you have all been waiting for! If you want to cross-brace a Technic beam structure with pegs and a diagonal brace, this tells you what will fit. It also tells you how you can connect things to get a specific (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I tried to make a derailer transmission a few years ago, but pushing the chain off of the gears just wasn't working. Since you brought it up, I had a new idea. I don't think this would work for anything much smaller than a 2:1 scale bicycle, but it (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Whoa! they are bigger than I thought, thanks for taking the shots for me can't wait to see them Geordan (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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well...i got the pictures taken, but i cant get brickshelf to work... i'll try again tomorrow... i can, however, give you some stats... the tires are 8.15 cm in diameter, 4.9 cm wide the hubs are 6.15 cm diameter, 4.5 wide and technic racing is (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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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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