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(...) Nice one! How did you get the idea for this? It really is quite cunning - I am looking forward to seeing this applied in a model. Would I be right in saying that you could extend this to 8 wheel (or more) steering with the crab mode having all (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I tried something a bit unusual to this end with a some znap axles John Barnes sent me. It actually worked quite well, although the drive train took a wee bit of torque to turn - the new gear motors managed it with no difficulty at a gear (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I have seen the 8880, though my goal is to eventually put the axle underneath the front of my 5571 truck. The width of the 8880 is four nobs wider than my best iteration. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I got mine from Etoys last week, with a 20% off coupon. Even after shipping it wasn't much over $140. I'm in the building process now, I quit at step 39 to eat and check messages :) I'll post later on what I think of the completed set. Thomas (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) wrong!) Ok, you're wrong :-) It is only rear wheel drive. Martin (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, all For those recently discussing adjustable 4 wheel steering (and anyone else interested), I've done a proof of concept prototype of my idea. You can find it at (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Julien, (...) have (...) TLC have! The 8880 super car has 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steer. (I think the 8448 also has 4 wheel drive? Someone correct me if I'm wrong!) They designed special parts for it though - I haven't seen a good implementation done (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, Dan, (...) No, I haven't ever worked with helicopters, or aircraft of any nature (though I'd like to get a pilots licence some day). I got all the information from reading - mostly on the web! Interesting your current employment - one of my (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I was a Zellers in Lindsay, Ontario, and they have a lot of 2001 in stock! LEGO STUDIOS- Most sets were there, including the big one! <set:1325 Explosion Studios>. $40. <set:1354 Dino Head Attack>. $15. Has a white kitty and a baby T. rex, lots of (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)
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(...) I know there are some clock design pictures here in LUGNET® somewhere.you might try searching for "clock". two things that might increase your time is a little more weight on the pendulum and removing the pully on the lead weight. If I recall (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone come up with a design for a steerable live axle? With the spacing needed for the differential and the substructure for the wheel pinnions, I have been unsuccessful in building a modular axle that is narrow enough for practical use. Any (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Do you work with helicopters on a daily basis? I ask this since it seems you know some of the language (swash-plate, anti-torque pedals, etc). Also I work for a US defense contractor (Kaman Aerospace) which is building the SH-2G(A) Super (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Yes it is expensive, but i don't for one second regret spending the money. It is a Beautiful Model, and i enjoyed the build as well, i wonder how long it takes the designers to come up with these grand sets.... Gaurav Thakur <cp5670@supermail.com> (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I've been trying to make a practical Technic pendulum clock. I want it to run for 24 hours/winding, and to keep time to within 10 min/ day. So far, with 5 lbs of lead X 2 feet of drop, it runs for about 4 hours, so I have a ways to go. If there are (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Actually I didn't really think this one was really that good. The look is fantastic and it comes with many useful parts and innovative design ideas, but there simply aren't enough functions to make it worth $170. At this kind of price I would (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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For anyone interested, I've updated my page with lots of pictures taken while I dismantled the helicopter (yes, it's dead). You can find them at www.lugnet.com/~469/...helicopter Enjoy! ROSCO (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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Thanks for replying everyone... I decided to get it since it is 600 odd pieces, seems like good value to me even if i don't use the microscout, I have RIS 1.5.... Gaurav Thakur <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in message news:G4K4Fn.HE3@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Just picked up a copy of the Silver Champion (8458)...$169.99 later! OUCH! I found it at TRU in Portland, ME. Didn't expect it to be on the shelves, I thought it was only a catalog item. Anyway, it's the most fascinating Lego set I've built yet, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I found the set for $45 at my local Toys Etc. outlet two months ago and decided to pick it up. It has a great collection of spare parts (especially beams and gears) which is useful if you're into building custom models. As for the featured (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: where can I get the mag wheel master???????
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(...) Oh okay, that seems like a pretty neat system; I looked at a picture of it again and I think I see what you're talking about... Yeah, aside from the fact that it doesn't have front suspension, I thought it looked far better than the older 8838 (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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