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Just a slghtly related question...does this set include a suspension system? In the pictures I could not see any visible spring shocks, but the previous-generation motorcycles had suspension, so I'm not sure... (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Do the tires from 8422 fit on the thin wheels from 8417? Cuz I hate the tires on the mag wheels master. and i'm not going to get the wheel pack from S&H if 8422 tires don't fit with 8417 wheels. Thanx Geordan (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Does this mean that the chances from ever seing one of her creations in .dat format is nil? John Jensen (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Tried using those flex axles from ZNAP sets? You could use less motors and hide them somewhere in the fusilage of the plane... Duq "Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:G4G1q0.3FF@lugnet.com... (...) mange (...) I (...) (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Jennifer, I for one would like to see who is the creator of these beautiful models. If you have a suitable picture of yourself you'd be willing to share with us all, I think that this nonsense you replied to could have been easily nipped in the bud. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The MEGA long ones come in the Mars Explorer sets (Mindstorms). They must be 2x the long ones in the RIS set. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) As to the first question, there are 2 Duplo train sets currently available at Zany Brainy around here. They carry both of the brand-new Duplo trains: (2 URLs) train set I have is this one, the old freight train: (URL) isn't in the catalogs any (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G4G2Et.5Jt@lugnet.com... (...) (at (...) around (...) I've been looking online; are DUPLO trains still available in stores? I think that engine is *so cute*. When you touch the (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Not at all- it really is pretty cool. And the track is extremely cheap (at least compared to 9v). If you are looking for a train that will run around a Christmas tree and be able to handle prying little fingers, this is the way to go. And even (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks- I had thought about doing this with Mindstorms instead, using a light sensor to detect the train. I was very happy to be able to come up with a *much* simpler and cheaper solution. Now I have to work on powered points! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Lancaster (Dam Buster) Bomber , using 4 props from the 8855, if you beat to it first I would like to buy your one. The reason, being I love these planes, and I live 2 miles from the home of the Dambuster - RAF Scampton. with a full rep. of the plane (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Lancaster (Dam Buster) Bomber , using 4 props from the 8855, if you beat to it first I would like to buy your one. The reason, being I love these planes, and I live 2 miles from the home of the Dambuster - RAF Scampton. with a full rep. of the plane (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The Cool award hasn't been that long. Me thinks we need another stunning model for a second Cool Site nomination... ;-) Duq "Steve Bliss" <steve.bliss@home.com> wrote in message news:st4o1tgeduq66rd...4ax.com... (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks Michael. As a matter of interest, which plane are you working on? Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G4EnC7.4Et@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Znap (...) from Germany in about 1994; it had an image of the "New" at the time DUPLO trains, and I remember thinking how cute they were. Is (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
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(...) Fair enough, it did have a lot of charm and I really enjoyed it at the time. In fact, I recently rebuilt it but with three motors in there to drive, steer and operate the forks. It was great fun to play with! It was also a great set for parts. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Great Work Jennifer I would be happy to buy one of these model, i do like them, brings the Technic Models out to what they should be. Since i saw your site, i have been working on a Plane from WWII -- Michael - - - Please reply on (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It only applies to webs that Todd consideres sufficiently cool to recieve the award multiple times. Usually, subsequent awards come after significant additions/revisions to the site. Which you've done to your web. Steve (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Tony, This is pretty ingenious! I really like how the train moving the lever makes the button on the battery box get pressed. :-) A neat mechanical solution. -Andy Lynch In lugnet.trains, Tony Hafner writes: <snip> (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
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Hey you guys, don't be so cruel about one of my favorite sets, that cute yellow forklift. Okay, it tipped over easily, but with some weight in the back it wasn't that bad. The handles didn't work. So? I've seen tech models with a dummy steering (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Nope. The really long ones are Mindstorms. They come in handy for remote control. The shortest one (15) and the long middle (70) are from the space shuttle. The 20.5 come in ZNAP and Mindstorms. I don't know about the shorties being in the expansion (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought it looked great, but tended to tip over when you tried to lift something in the forks. The levers at the side of the seat which didn't actually do anything were a bit on the cheesy side too. I also liked the alternate models - if I (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I believe the 2 middle lengths are from Minstorms RIS. The longer ones are used in the 8480 Space Shuttle and the very short ones came in the Minstorms expansions (ie: Robo Sports and Extreme Creatures) as well as the smaller Z-nap sets. Fred (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Heh- sorry about the wide distribution, but this fits into a lot of categories. I have a new creation up on my site, a device for defeating the timer on the Duplo battery trains. This uses Duplo Trains, Technic, and a critical Znap part. I call it (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build) !
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Congrats to Jennifer! Well done, and bravo! Build On! John Matthews Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G4Dvvx.7C@lugnet.com... (...) her. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You can get the chain links from lego dacta.(I'm building a tank and am buying tons of them,along with conveyer belt links) Gary (25 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks, I might ask for the wheels expansion thingy for christmas cuz I don't have any money right now. thanks Geordan (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER!!! Duq "Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G4Dvvx.7C@lugnet.com... (...) her. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks! Yes, I meant the wires. Do you know which lengths came in Mindstorms? -John Van "Duq" <Duq@nlgateway.net> wrote in message news:G4E5uE.4zC@lugnet.com... (...) connectors (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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In case anyone has any interest in the controlcenter, take a look at this. (URL) John (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.no, lugnet.loc.se)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3A1A860F.ADD4F7...h.ac.uk... (...) stupidity - (...) kids, I (...) cassette (...) it seemed (...) between AC and (...) this motor (...) and I (...) I remember we did a similar (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Guessing you mean the wires, I've got 4 lengths, coming from the Space Shuttle and Mindstorms: 15 studs, 20.5 studs, 70 studs and 164 studs, all including the connectors (2x2's). Duq "John VanZwieten" <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Basically, the number of T-pieces is one less than the number of cilinders. So with the same X and Y: X = Y - 1. That is, for the old ones that had only one tube going to them. For the new cilinders obviously you need twice as many: X = 2 x (Y - 1), (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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John VanZwieten <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote in message news:G4E010.Co2@lugnet.com... (...) I assume you are asking about electric plates which come as a 2x1, 2x4 and 2x8. S@H #5037 had 2 of the 2x1s, 4 of the 2x8s, and 3 of the 2x4s for (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes, something did happen in the late seventies. The introduction of the "new style" technic (as opposed to the old style large gears and white axles) and the minifigures were both large events, especially with the addition of the space and (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Can someone tell me the length (in studs, preferably) of the short and long electric leads? -John Van (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Would this only apply to webs with sufficiently different sub-webs on them, doing a different theme on each? Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Not true, you can have as many as coolness warrants. I'm not sure what the "record" is but I think it is larger than 3. ++Lar (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ahem. If Jennifer Clark did not exist, it would have been necessary to invent her. For if she did not exist, how could we proudly announce that she's the newest member of the Guild of Bricksmiths? But she does, we did, and she is. So there. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(Warning: This message has been composed by committee) We/I would like to take this opportunity to deny all allegations cited in the previous post, and to reinforce that We/I are in fact a single person with a certain and singular thread of life on (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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