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(...) ...which was to prove Eric's original point, which I heartily agree with. :-) Here's the original for comparison: (URL) They look the same. ;-) (...) Ahh -- yes! Not that there's anything wrong with Cylons. :-) (...) I think they were (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) well you get 2 of those in orange in the boss roborider I think so its not the rarest (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey! Don't insult Cylons like that! ~Mark (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Bingo. Thats just what I need. And here in australia there are plenty of these on the shelf. (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think TLC is just trying to milk the contract with Lucas for all it's worth and I think they have found the Technic line a bit of a hard fit, which I bet they didn't expect. I am a hugh SW fan but none of this Technic SW stuff has interested (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) !!!! I think you may have missed Todd's point. Anyway, I finally put my finger on what really bugs me about these atrocities, thanks to that picture... they look more like (everyone's favorite Stormtrooper ripoff) *Cylons* than Stormtroopers. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) they? eric (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) what the threaad was all about and saw the original set. ;-)... and even then it took another view of the frame to get it. ;-) I'd say you proved a point, Todd, at least to me. ;-) I'm no fan of technic, and no major-fan of SW (went to see the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Man, you guys are tough critics! I'm no SW expert, but I don't think it really looks *that* bad. Here's a frame from SW:Ep4 for comparison -- (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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It heard rumours that it may have been a licensing issue with the folks that own the rights to the "Indy" name (I forget the group's formal name, but it's the owners of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway... I heard that Lego didn't realize that the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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That's essentially how I see them. The Stormtrooper will be a great source of white Technic parts and C3P-0 has some interesting gold parts and gold decorated tiles. I don't find either design very appealing. Threepio works a little better because (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) My wife suprised me with the Pit Droid last Valentine's Day, and while I really like it for sentimental reasons, I've done just about nothing with the parts. I like to think of myself as "old school" in regards to Technic, but I'm sure that (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) resembles the Stormtrooper by only using Technic style elements. It's the same kind of building technique as eg. in the 8448 Technic Supercar. I'm sure no LEGO designers believe that an ordinary car has a body which is only outlined by (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Or the part which is used for the reverse-gear in the 8448? (Idler Ring) Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It has two small decorative panels. By the way: I don't know a set with yellow, large decorative panels. Do you? (...) Yes, I think that too. Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not impressed with the designs either, but what does interest me is that there appears to be a new kind of Throwbot compatible piece in those sets. Look closely at the elbows and wrists of the stormtrooper. I'm guessing that its a Slizer (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) The 8457 Power Puller also has a good selection of these but I don't think that it comes with any decorative panels. It does have many of the other things you are looking for though. You could also try to get hold of an 8445 Indy Storm set; (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think it's probably one of those short-length gear racks which has two lobes attached on one side (sorry if this sounds confusing). As far as I know, the only set to come with this element was the 8858 Rebel Wrecker, where it was used for (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) And I meant to say, when I was a kid, I thought Stormtroopers were robots. Heh. Hey! I was, like, 4! Gimmee a break! eric (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) The only thing I like about C-3PO is they got his legs right. He has a silver leg! Eric Kingsley (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't get it either. It definitely is ugly, and I agree, I wouldn't have been able to guess what it was if a third-grader showed me and made me guess. I guess I don't understand any of these technic maxi-figures. I bought a Battle Droid to (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Heheh...sorry, just had to get that in there :-) The free sets I got, with the exception of one, were all very small anyway (the $5-$15 USD ones). (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Boy oh boy, you called that right, and C3PO's not much better. I'm surprised they made it past the QC department. I think a cooler set would have been a full-scale bust or helmet offered as a special model, like The Statue of Liberty or the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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This has to be one of the ugliest things I have seen! If they didn't tell me what it was I would have never guessed it was a Stormtrooper. (URL) really, really, really hope LEGO didn't think that a Stormtrooper was a Robot. :-(. I now know at least (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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What is the best currently available set to contain yellow parts? In particular I an interested in: flexable axles non flexable axles decorative panels angle connectors angle beams and etc basicly the parts that come in red in 8448 I want to know (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Can anyone tell me what the rarest technic (not expert builder) set & part would be? I would imagine that one of the rarest parts would be something like the 2 8880 transmission pieces or that fancy propellor from the yellow airplane. (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that wouldn't reach the metal part of the pistons. IMHO washing should be ok if one dries it quickly enough, but it could be hard to get the water out of the last cranny. (...) Of course, if anything goes wrong I'll blame myself. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) All right, all right, ALL RIGHT! No need to rub it in. :) - Sean (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yep, I'm pretty sick over that one. I found one for US$250, but it's from Europe, so shipping will be long and expensive... - Sean (25 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow...that's pretty awesome. I had a similar thing happen to me an year ago when my cousin lost his interest in Lego and gave me a bunch of his things. It's especially great to get a relatively expensive and/or discontinued one in this way. (25 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh, this'll make you sick. I got mine free when a friend of my brother decided he didn't want his lego anymore. All present and correct except for one tire (hub included) but i have plenty of spares... (25 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The new style with metal coating on the piston might rust, but otherwise I don't think there should be a problem. They should have designed the pieces to allow children/adults to blow through the systems with a lot of salive as result. But (...) (25 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(URL) has most of what the telephone Shop @ Home has. I don't know what the phone number is for your country, but it shouldn't be too hard to scrounge up here. - Sean (25 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This might be a stupid question but what is the url to LS@H, I'd like to have a look, cheers Sean Harrington <harrington@macgenius.com> wrote in message news:G2v5t5.48z@lugnet.com... (...) monster (...) about 10 (...) looks (...) but it (...) on (...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh okay, thanks; I guess it would appeal to my little brother then... :-) (...) I don't think that the Power Puller is that great of a model either. A few more functions would have been nice. The main reason I'm thinking of going for it is (...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) How about pneumatic pieces? Jürgen (25 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was a bit tempted by the chains, as it seem to be the only set with technic chains these days, isn't it? Jürgen (25 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I, despite the fact that I have the more gentle European machine, prefer the sink and dishwash detergent. I wash my bricks by hand. Gentle and nice. Around 40 degree celcius warm water. I then move the pieces around a tad with my hands and (...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hey Gaurav, The video is probably kinda fun for kids who are into power puller and monster mudder things, but it's generally lame for adult collectors. It's only about 10 minutes long, and the only thing of real interest is how much the model looks (...) (25 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone know where else they are planning to take this full-size Silver Champion? Other auto shows? In Canada perhaps? :) The press release does mention "the first leg of a world exhibition tour"... thanks John (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Australian washers also have the agitator (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that sets 8504 and 8507 come with this piece. 8504 has a black one and 8507 includes one that looks somewhat like magenta. There might be other sets as well but I'm not sure. (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I'm thinking of getting the 8457 Power Puller and I've heard that it comes with a video of some sort. Does anyone know what is on this video? The Fall 2000 catalog said that it includes "live action tractor pulling from one of the top 5 European (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi As the new Technic Line has now been discovered please find these pictures on my website, many thanks to Eric Lanteigne who found the 2001 catalogue, all credit to him.. (URL) are 8531: Pohatu 8532: Onua 8533: Gali 8534: Tahu 8535: Lewa 8536: (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You've got the order wrong, the engineering undergrad is most likely... (...) I'm not sure where you live, but remember that European clothes washers are generally front loading and have no agitator. The clothes tumbling upon themselves (with (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Your colour choices are... Black from <set:8504> Tan from <set:8506> Purple from <set:8507> As for a previous post re:Slizer in Australia, Good luck. On the east coast, they're gone. I have some second hand though, email if interested. James (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Its a throwbot part (I think). It has a throwbot large towball on one end and the rest of the part looks sortta like a giant chainsaw blade. What sets does this part come in and what colors come in those sets? I ask because I need to get some for my (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Pretty ironic isn't it? LEGO release their Silver Champion (Mika Hakkinen's McLaren/Mercedes 'Silver Arrow') and only weeks later the McLaren boys loose both driver's and constructor's championships.... Last year they did a yellow F1 car, more than (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Actually, I'd pick "young kids" as the most likely to perform the experiment. With "engineering undergrads" a close second, and "a scientist or researcher" a distant third ;-) I'd be leery of using a clothes washer: it seems likely that the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I got a used Airtech Claw Rig from eBay for $150 and I have also seen some MISBs for around the same price, so $300 might be a bit too much. Still, if I had to pick one top Technic set of all time, this would be it... :-) The set I got was in (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone been there? Are there any better pics of it? Duq "Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:G2p35w.JpH@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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What is the set number for this, I think I will add it to my wanted list :-) Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Buiting" <frank.buiting@infopulse.nl> To: <lugnet.loc.uk@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.technic@lugnet.com> Sent: Saturday, October (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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"Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:G2p35w.JpH@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Heh, £150,000 including postage and packing... I wonder if the set comes in polybags and with building instructions ;-) -Frank (25 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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"Michael Pratt" <mpratt@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:memo.2000102022...k.co.uk... (...) Agree! Just built the old sets (851, 852, 853, 855, 8848) again for the first time in a decade and they beat the new sets hands down (except the shuttle (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Did you try Pitsco? (URL) sell Technic beams in bulk. If you're not in the US, you might try your local LEGO DACTA dealer. -- Mark Haye, mark_haye(@)tivoli(.)com IBM TSM Server Development, Tucson, AZ (25 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes but Lego are definitely past their prime. The current sets are not a patch on the ones from the seventies and eighties....which is why they are so collectible. But then again I am the sort of person who wears clothes from a thrift shop and (...) (25 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, I haven't tried it, but if I were to, I'd go for a gentle/delicates cycle, cold water for wash and rinse, no extra spin, and use dishwasher soap instead of laundry soap. I'd only use fabric conditioner if I wanted my lego to be nice and (...) (25 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Not that I wish this thread to get out of hand by going into too much detail, but... What setting is best for washing Lego? Bio or non-bio? Fabric conditioner? :-) I definitely need to get out more! Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Kerry Raymond <kerry@dstc.edu.au> wrote in message news:G2pHJs.759@lugnet.com... (...) ones (...) Well, they would have to be pretty hard lumps of dirt. If you just toss a handful of loose dirt in the washing machine, it will be dissolved in the (...) (25 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) images of (...) I don't worry about the 16-beams as much as I do about all the little bits that can slip through the holes in the wash bowl. The simple solution is to use those "lingerie bags" or whatever they call them in your part of the (...) (25 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No excuses Michael, you've had a few sweet sherries again, haven't you? ;-) Mark (25 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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Should be British not Brisitsh My Spell Mistake -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Home of the UK Lego Technic Club Magazine www.technic-uk.co.uk - - - (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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Hi The Silver Champion full scale car is now at the Brisitsh Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham The Address for the press release is at (URL) - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Taken out of context, this is a very strange sentence indeed! Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- The train stops at the train station, The bus stops at the bus station, So why am I sitting at a work station? ---...--- Reply to: rhempel at (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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When I called S@H yesterday to (finally) order dozens of the 5235 Technic beam pack, I discovered to my horror that it was permanently out of stock. Technic beams are more basic to me than a 2x4 brick - I expected to buy hundreds of the 5235. (If (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.technic)
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"Sean Harrington" <harrington@macgenius.com> wrote in message news:G2n08t.4GD@lugnet.com... (...) Unless you're a diehard collector of unused boxes, is any set worth $300? Think of all the new sets you can buy in a shop (especially if you buy last (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:39EED7C4.55E62B...h.ac.uk... (...) images of (...) I've never tried it, but you're supposed to put your bricks in pillowcases... Duq (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes. It is a mighty set. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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These days, if I see an official Lego model that looks great or appears to work well, my inclination is to download the instructions from Brickshelf and build it from my existing parts. Sometimes one has to improvise a bit, or resort to cunning use (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) they had. Unfortunately though, they no longer have the <set:5235> package of black beams. How am I supposed to get hundreds of black 1x16 beams without #5235?!?!?!? When did they stop carrying it? Are they still available somewhere? Perhaps (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks for the suggestion, Eric. I might resort to that. - Sean (25 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Sean Harrington writes: Snipped (...) Sean, Up until recently I've also been a MISB freak. However, to complete my collection I had to buy a used 8860. The set looked o.k. but nothing spectacular (I usually enter into a drooling (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It is a really nice set yet I wouldn't pay 300 $ for it. Sean Harrington <harrington@macgenius.com> schreef in berichtnieuws G2n08t.4GD@lugnet.com... (...) Airtech (...) claim (...) Europe. (...) these (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have two of these and recently made one up as to sell on e-bay. I have to say it was the most difficult models I have made in Lego technic. However when complete the self contained moving parts powered by the on board compressor are a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) One of my older models used a 6 cylinder T-block engine, ie 3 banks of 2 cylinders. It used the old 2x2 'cylinders', so was quite a hefty lump! Still more compact than a V6 though. If you want a look, follow the link below, go to 'Lego (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ooh -- if you're a fan of the old-style Toggle Joints with teeth, jump on that 5289. There are 4 of the old 2L Gray Toggle Joints and 4 of the old gray piston rods with opposing side studs. The rest of the parts aren't particularly uncommon (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.space)
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One of the older Technic kits that has shown up on my radar is the 1992 Airtech Claw Rig 8868. Feedback from set owners is good in that both people who claim ownership mention it as one of their favorites. The problem with getting ahold of one is (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks! I'd seen this one already, and so far it might be the only promising way to get it done. I'll keep ya posted :) -jeff (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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yeah, i would've liked a W-12, but that seemed to hard at first, and the T- block achieves the same basic idea. I'm working on chassis stuff now, hopefully I'll have pics in a few days or so....... PS: The W-block may fit in a smaller space, anyone (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Fredrik Glockner has some good stuff on this here: (URL) Clark (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nah, I think you're just fine with the elastic bands. They are legit pieces anyway aren't they - the "Mud Masher" uses them as part of its steering - so the purists shoud be happy. Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Jeffrey Driscoll writes: Sounds similiar to (Audi's I think) W block engine. Am I close? I don't remember how many cylinders it has. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It got 12 cylinders, 4 on the left facing horizontal, and four on the right, with 4 on top. the side have a gap in the middle, due to the crank shaft needing room to turn. Runs very smooth tho. only takes the same length as a V- 10 would. My attempt (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Jeffrey Driscoll writes: Never heard on one. Please give more details. Ron (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Howdy, this is my first time seriously pursueing any sort of continuing project with technic, and boy are my skills suffering. :) Anyway, I've been tooling around the web ordering parts, etc, and stumbled here. I'd like a little feedback if you (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) if (...) I know exactly what you mean! That's half the fun of Lego though.... (...) As mentioned on the site, I feel that the rubber bands spoil the purity of the mud guard solution (oh dear, Lego really is getting to my head...), but hard as (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can fully empathise with those weeks spent getting things right - it is as if the model is sitting there teasing you, telling you that there is a way to get things working correctly, it's just that you haven't found it... yet. The (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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O boy , do we get all the old stuff here in Europe :( I just bought mine 3 weeks ago and today one spring broke and the other one already has little pieces of black plastic inside them. Now lets see how good costumer support is here. Koen (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Whoops, sorry. I thought you were talking about the flexible rubber axels that that showed up in 8448. I didn't know about the ones in the ZNap pictures later in this thread. --Travis Cobbs (tcobbs@san.REMOVE.rr.com) "Travis Cobbs" (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G2Lotr.DHK@lugnet.com... (...) Here is a picture of 2 pieces: (URL) Jason Reljac <jason@reljac.com> wrote in message (...) At least 180 degrees, the more you flex the greater the rotational (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) From some of my Znap auction pictures: (2 URLs) Brett Carver brett_carver@agilent.com (707) 577-4344 (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Does someone have a picture of these flex axles some place? Jason Reljac <jason@reljac.com> wrote in message news:G2Lo47.BJw@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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They flex quite a lot. They are made out of stiff rubber. They come in various lengths, although I'm not sure what all those lengths are. I pulled one off my supercar mk 2, and it is 14 studs long. This one is easily capable of being bent to form a (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I was looking at getting some flex axles but I was wondering... How much do they 'flex'? and How long are they? Thanks, Jason (25 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I kept the scale as near to possible correct by digging out all the dimensions of the real car and then scaling with respect to the 8448 wheels. I've got 12 years worth of Autocar magazine (I am a car nut as well as Lego nut...) to refer to! (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It just felt so right. Attention to detail The scaling Doing a good job of difficult curves. You also managed to get a working transmission into that tight space (thanks for the hints there) And I like the blending of technic and bricks. To (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Jennifer's comment prompted me to add an extra photo. You guessed it, a close up of a front mud guard with a front wheel removed. This makes it clearer how I solved this slightly tricky problem. Neil (25 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It's about a year now since I got my 8448, my first Lego set of any kind since the late eighties. I feel it has taken me all of this time to truly get to grips with using the new parts that have come along in this period, but I am of the (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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