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Bedankt, ik heb net 2 dozen gehaald, altijd handig. Bert Duq <Duq@nlgateway.net> wrote in message news:G437JA.I1@lugnet.com... (...) batterijdoos (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Some more thoughts on this - Perhaps Link "C" could be replaced by a bush instead of a 3 hole half beam? If so, there is much more scope for curved guides - perhaps the non-studded beams with a bend in the middle could be used, or even some flex (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I once did some thinking regarding the width of the 8880 suspension setup and how to minimize it... You may want to take a look at: (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Check this page and a few following in the 98 dutch catalogue: (URL) was LEGO's answer to some other easy construction toys like Knex((URL) Since it hardly connects to regular LEGO and Knex already had it's share of the market it failed miserably (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8880 Super Car information
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(...) If you want a Supercar with a lot of functions, this is the one. 4-wheel steering, 4-wheel drive, transmission (4 speed - no reverse), independent suspension on all 4 wheel, toggle headlight, 8 pistons engine. The only problem of this set is: (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I recently found out a bit more about this set and am thinking of trying to get it. Just wanted some public opinion on it...is it a good overall model? What functions does it contain? And is it worth the $150-$200 USD that it usually sells for on (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This is probably a really stupid question, but what exactly is "Znap"? I've heard it referred to several times on this newsgroup but haven't seen it in Lego Catalogs or anything of the sort... (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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John, I have seen these two other clocks, and a few electric Lego clock designs. I went back to these pages, and I found out that they do have enough information to calculate efficiency. I built an approximate copy of the Zef Damen clock's weight, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is some information based on the 8880 hardware. (URL) Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:G4M3sp.3Ey@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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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(...) 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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(...) there are piece inventories for each step, and instructions for a couple of alternative models, both different from the ones in your instrunction sheet. It is also in booklet format, with ideas for combining the 850 with other sets at the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If only the damn thing would go down here in Holland! At $50 I'd buy one straight away. Here there more like $95...... "Jeffrey Hazen" <jeffrey.hazen@northmill.net> wrote in message news:01C05609.ED7117...thmill1... (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I do plan to sell some of my models as a Bricksmith, so as you point out I would not be giving away the designs for those particular models. However, that is not to say that I will never again have another DAT file on my website; I may well (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sounds pretty good - what sort of scale are you going to model it at? (...) Alternatively, you could always buy an Airfix model to get the dimensions, saving you a lot of boot leather :-) (...) Tobbe, who posts here, was also making another 4 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This is about as low as they got in the US, (approx US $50.00), and for that it's a nice collection of white beams and bits. I'm not sure I would have bought it unless I had the other robotics bricks (Scout and RCX) already. It doesn't do much by (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think that John's question was more aimed at wether or not you're going to start selling models as a Bricksmith. Since Bricksmiths sell their designs for a good chunk of change, it goes against good sense to put those same designs on a (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, there really is no problem - I took Harald's post in a positive way, as I assume he was just having a laugh. Saying that, if he was being insulting, I can think of worse ways to be insulted than have someone make a comparison between (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The plans I have for my website are open ended - in other words, I've always intended just to see how things go and put stuff on as the mood takes me. What the future form of the web site will be, even I don't know, although there will (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Local store has this at almost half price from AU$190 down to AU$99 what do you think as a source of parts, Worthwhile? (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It has a very well designed rear suspension. The shock absorber is mounted in the centre of the bike, just under the seat. This is a nice detail, as you will se the same design in many modern motorcycles. I really like the 8417. I've hear some (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have heard (and seen from pictures on the web) that the tyre from eg. 8880 does fit the rear wheel hub from 8417, and the 8880 wheel has the same outside diameter as the 8422 wheels. The question is whether the inside diameter of the 8880 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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