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For Christmas I received a MIB copy of <set:8485>, the Technic Control Center II, and have built the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the second alternate model; I have posted to Brickshelf some pictures of it being built. Warning: it contains the odd blurry shot (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Unfortunately, the polarity switch is no longer available through Shop at Home. If it were, I'd pick up at least 4 of them. Ah, well- perhaps they'll start making it again. Thanks for the responses, everyone! It's bad news, but at least I (...) (25 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry, I'm wrong !!! I didn't notice that this rubber is a kind of resistor !! Rainer (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It will work neither with a motor nor with a lamp (I tried that). The switch is made from conductive rubber whose resistance is too high (several hundred ohms). Jürgen (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Gah! totally my fault. Okay, the images should all work now.... Tobbe Arnesson <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3a49f678.190182...net.com... (...) page, (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Shit, the white spaces haven't the same size as in the editor. (perhaps better now) ^ 1 O_/_O 4 | | 2 O O 5 3 O O 6 Rainer (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I may be wrong, but I opened one of them and don't find any resistor ?!?! Are there perhaps different versions of touch sensors ?? Or is the black contact in the switch the resistor ?? (Or is a 500 ohm resistor in the RCX at its input ?) (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's like this : ^ 1 O_/_O 4 | | 2 O O 5 3 O O 6 ^ - marks the yellow button _/_ should be the switch 1 and 2 are connected 4 and 5 are connected the switch is between 1 and 4 (or 2 - 4 or 1 - 4 or 1 - 5) Understandable ???? Rainer (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G67yvA.LJ0@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) I (...) No, since it contains a 500 ohm resistor it wouldn't make a very good switch. -a (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I've been thinking about this. It would be great to use it as a switch but I haven't found the logic in it yet. I've used some trial and error to try to find the correct wire positioning but I think I'll have to bring out my multimeter and (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Dito on the walker... /Tobbe (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Got the same problem... (...) I use Forté Free Agent and some headers disappear after a while (logic yet to be found), I simply select the requested group/groups and select "Online" | "Get all headers in selected groups" Hope this helps. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Then it was just the shop display that had a solid tire as we thought. To bad actually. I don't think the Technic wheels can carry enough weight w/o tending to look like they've got a flat. 8462 Tow Truck wheels not counted for since they have (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes you can ! It isn't anything else but a momentary switch ! You have to connect your wire to one of the two pins on the right and one of the two pins on the left. (Or connect your wire to the holes of the touch sensor - there are two little (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I never bothered picking up a Mindstorms set, as I have enough trouble finding time for more traditional building and I know I wouldn't get good use from the RCX. So I don't have a touch sensor of my own. But I'm wondering if it can be used for (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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I agree. Not that I would be subscribing to that group or anything... Build On! John Matthews Phoenix007 <sky_dude@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G5y9EL.7o4@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Try this site, it's incredible !! (URL) fun, Klaas Meijaard blessing schreef: (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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David Arnon schreef: (...) 2 pieces #4 with both 2 nuts, used to tighten 2 plates with the pen in between (...) 1 piece #10, with 2 nuts. (...) the #4's are only to be found in the 8094-set (and in my spare-parts box) and they stay there :-)) Klaas (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Sun Yun <solasphere@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:G67Brq.5p2@lugnet.com... (...) . . (...) Looks good, the mclaren is a nice idea, I've been thinking about a dodge viper. I think it looks like a corvette in stock mode,so no work there. I've also (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, with the recent buzz about teechnic motorbikes, i decided to yank these photos off my harddrive. It is just a modified 8422(circuit shock racer) and in a different paint livery. But it also has been updated to look like a new set, half bushings (...) (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I made a lot of body and engine modifications which you can find here . . . . (URL) currently toying with making a mclaren F1 model thanks to two silver parts packs and a newly acquired silver champion. (25 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Very nice indeed. I especially like the bike. It's something still in my 'Future Projects' drawer, making a bike that scale. Not having the 8448 I'd use 8417 wheels. BTW, could be my browser, but I couldn't enlarge the pics on the bike page, and I'd (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If you saw them first time round, see them again! If this is the first time you've seen them, enjoy! Anyway, I have redesigned my Technic Lego web pages. They can now be found at: (URL) back before the new year (no promises - I can't rely on myself, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic) !
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(...) Hey, I wouldn't be complaining about just getting a Silver Champion :) BTW, i got an 8880 for christmas! Rob (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It came with 2 sets of instructions for some reason. Has this happened to anyone before? (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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Is it me or are postings going missing? I wanted to check the Silver Champion Review of a few weeks ago as I just found one under the tree..... All I can find now is part of the discussion. This happened to me before. Anyone know how/why this (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Check Cool Lego site of the week a few weeks back, there was a site dedicated to modifications of the supercar. Congrats on getting it btw, I was hoping for one but got the Silver Champ... Duq "blessing" <blessing@icefog.net> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I got the 8448 for Christmas and am thinking about adding to, modifying it. I was wondering what everyone else has done? Any sugestions? Merry Christmas Gary (25 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Robert Enloe" <renloe@myoc.net> wrote in message news:G5MFI8.Fxs@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) book (...) Ever checked page 2 of the Silver Champ instructions? Says after step 56 you can branch of into the 'Web extra' instructions..... Duq (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have one "screw" axle from my <set:8851> set. I think it's #8, but I'm not sure - I'll have to check once I get home. What are the lengths & quantities of this kind of axle in the <set:8094> and <set:8862> sets? I'd like to build them some (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh okay; yeah, that piece could have some interesting applications since it seems that it can be connected easily to an axle. I think it's used as a crank handle on this model though... (...) Yeah I know what you mean; the old turntable is (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The weighted black piece is actually the same kind used in the Trains sets which were models of a level crossing, 7866 is one example. It is a metal piece, and I believe it's correctly called a counterweight. It certainly is useful, IMHO, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the info but I just got a frost roborider for xmas with the needed pegs in it. (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! This set seems to come with quite a few unusual parts actually...besides the pen, there is also what appears to be some sort of weighted black piece (this can be seen on the side of the pen plotter near the pen holder) and it also (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah...this set comes with TONS of various generic pegs. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but there are 70+ friction pegs, 20 or so extended friction pegs (the ones that can go through 3 holes) and about 12 (I think?) of the "bushing pegs" (...) (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Tom - a few months back you posted some piccies of a 2 legged pneumatic walker (Jennifer tracked you down for me - thanks Jen...!). Have you an update for us pneumatics fans on your progress it getting it to balance properly...? Thnx Will (25 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It certainly does!! It's fairly rare, 8094 is the only set I know of that came with this pen - maybe other sets have had it since, but I haven't seen any which have a plotter in it. -- Cheers ... Geoffrey Hyde Gaurav Thakur <cp5670@supermail.com> (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This may be too much, but I know the 8462 Towtruck comes with A LOT of them, maybe 14? Somebody correct me:) Adam "Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:3A433847.312CC8....com.au... (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Do you have pictures? I'd like to see this...it sounds interesting. (...) There's probably a few "surprise" models like this past year's MF; but no, there's nothing else listed that I can think of offhand. Brian ---...--- Only been here a (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Just had a question about this set; the pen-plotter model, which draws lines on a piece of paper, seems to include a pen with the word "Technic" marked on the side. Does this set actually come with this pen? Thanks, -Gaurav (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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This what you're looking for? (URL) Marino" <AlexCmdr@aol.com> wrote in message news:G5xrp4.C4w@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Which are these? Merry Xmas everybody -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Home of the UK Lego Technic Club Magazine www.technic-uk.co.uk - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) In cases like this, I define the main model to be the one that uses all the parts and the alternate model to be the one that only used about 2/3 of them. Remember Millenia Throwbot? The little guy on the bike was the main model and the big guy (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I dont think its a case of main and alternate, they are just 2 models that can be made from the same set. Its like the 8448 with the convertable and the gull wing doors mode. (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's kind of similar to what TLC did for the 8485 set back in 1995; the T-rex dinosaur was the featured model in the S@H catalogs, but the main one actually turned out to be the helicopter, with the alternate being the T-rex... (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) And it's now a moot point, because I just bought one at the Toys R Us today. I didn't even think I'd find any until next month at least. Here's the interesting thing. The picture we've all seen with the motorbike and that glider that detatches (...) (25 years ago, 24-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It also comes in one of the 4 small "promo" roboriders sets that are available where I live right now. (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Its available in australia also. (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Aaaa...aaargh! Right, I'm gonna beat you! (not lay down my lego like some of you wimps :) ) Watch this space for a jennifer beating model! ps: don't watch too hard. Jennifer Clark <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Thats right Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Home of the UK Lego Technic Club Magazine www.technic-uk.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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What I meant by "the other things" was roboriders and bionicle, which were obviously inspired by the success of throwbots. I live in the US, so the use of the word slizer confused me as well at first, but I think most everyone knows what it is now. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Under number 6 I see a other new piece? A liftarm 1x4 without the half bushing. Is this right? Regards, Eelco Kooiker (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) these (...) That's not what I mean. Slizer and Throwbots mean the same thing, the latter is the American name and the former is what is used in the rest of the world. What one word or short phrase can we use instead of "Throwbots/Slizers and (...) (25 years ago, 23-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Is now up for your enjoyment: (URL) and Bubbas' Big A** Ship is now at: (URL) and Bubbas' House-o-Lego is here: (URL) & Bubba (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general) !
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(...) You can get two in the Technic accessory pack. Set number 5294 toggle joints and connectors. It will set you back $3.99. Go to shop at home and take a look. I bet Pitsco will have a parts set also but they are murder on the wallet with (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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5 in 8007 C3P0 4 in 8008 Storm Trooper I have yet to check my others 2001 Technics that i found today Thanks for pointing to my website -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Cool. What set is this part in ? "Amnon Silverstein" <amnon@best.com> wrote in message news:G5xoq2.2u7@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I know slizer is the name for the throwbots, per se, but the other things are closely related (at least IMO) and they need the same group. Slizer sounds cool, anyway. (...) It's a Europe-only set. Darn. (...) I know! I've already come up with (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) (URL) Dan Boger / dan@peeron.com / www.peeron.com / ICQ: 1130750 <set:3027_1>: Limited Edition Silver FreeStyle Bucket (LEGO/SYSTEM/FreeStyle), '98, 411 pcs, 1 figs (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The 8511 Frost RoboRider comes with 2 of these. Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> To: <lugnet.technic@lugnet.com> Sent: Friday, December 22, 2000 10:17 PM Subject: what current sets incluide this piece (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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what current sets include the piece thats like a friction pin with a bushing on the end in black. Small sets perfered as I am not made of money. (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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We also need to come up with a good name that refers collectively to all these action-figurish technic sets. Mecha, maybe, but that word makes me think of all the Gundams and such built out of brick that I've seen on the web. On a related note, I (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I mean with the throwbots, the roboriders and the upcoming (ok I know not until summer) bionicle, tech-play mecha need a home for discussion. (25 years ago, 22-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone have any technic tank treads they wouldnt mind selling? (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Yay! It looks like Lego is listening, and they dejuniorized the ball joint by making it a ball with an axle hole. This converts it into a great part (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The wheel assembly on the 8458 is simular to all other large rimmed Technic type wheels. The tire portion is quite hollow. You can in fact "squish" the tire surface down to the inner rim. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Talking about the 8458's wheels... I saw a set up in my local store that has a 8458 wheel hooked up to a speed computer and the wheel has a solid rubber tire, is this for the display only or does the actual 8458 got solid rubber tires? It (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Michael Perri" <zerog270@aol.com> wrote in message news:G5w5on.7oE@lugnet.com... (...) are (...) Yes, they are lego wheels They are in the 8457 power puller regards lawrence (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Actually the 8457 Power Puller model (currently available) comes with two of these. You must have bought a lot of these sets though to get all those! (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Are those actually wheels made by lego or non-lego parts? Those things are huge and my imagination can't even grasp what I could create with those things but have fun. Looks great so far. -Mike (25 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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I have started on a new version of the Land Carrier You can see this model evolve at (URL) to its manufacturers, Wilkes Heavy Industries, the Land Carrier MK II will be the largest wheeled vehicle ever constructed. It also has the largest ever (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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No problem! Duncan Titmarsh wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) All right! It just will barely fit on the shelf that I have reserved! It fits to just half a centimeter from the width of the shelf. (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry i`m new to this. Duncan (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Including the wheels, it is about 35-36 "studs" long. (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In the future, please post this to LUGNET.market.buy-sell-trade. This is a discussion forum area, and not a marketplace. Thanks! Eric Ronan Webb wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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In the future, please post this to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade. This is a discussion forum area, and not a marketplace. Thanks! Eric Duncan Titmarsh wrote in message ... (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone know how wide the Silver Champion is? I am planning on displaying it on a display shelf with my 8880 and 8448, but it may be too wide for its long length. Rob Bryson (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Technic set 1924
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Hi Anyone out there have technic set 1924 to sell or trade? I`m looking for one with a box but dosen`t have to be sealed. (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Yeah, the TRU's that I've been to have those. And the Mars sets. I'm waiting patiently for Boss Roborider and the C3PO/Stormtrooper duo. (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic)
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I've built it. It was fun. (I think I have a picture of it somewhere attacking our cat.) It walks quite slowly, and if you don't have the old-style, toothed half-bushings (Technic Bush 1/2 Type I, 4265a), the large pulleys tend to slip off after (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I have a 8840 (1991?) Rally Shock n' Roll Racer Unopen baggies, box is, well it's10 years on shelf but good Anyone interested ? Paypal or otherwise. Ireland. RW (25 years ago, 20-Dec-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: 2 Legged Pneumatic Walkers
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(...) I didn't build this exact model (don't have the 8891 idea book and did not know about the existence of Brickshelf at the time) but I constructed something pretty similar. It was basically the same thing as this one except using newer pieces (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 2 Legged Pneumatic Walkers
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(...) relaxing Christmas project. Build two with umbilicals controlling the pneumatics and you could get them to fight each other! Maybe I'm a bit biased here though, Aliens is one of my favourite films and those loaders one of my favourite bits in (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 2 Legged Pneumatic Walkers
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Is this what you're looking for? (URL) evah, John C. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Tower Crane
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Size DOES matter!! 8?) Jennifer Clark <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3A3E2F6E.412650...h.ac.uk... (...) of my (...) at such (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 2 Legged Pneumatic Walkers
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A few months ago someone posted the link to a few screen-shots of a pneumatic walker that they were building - the model looked a little like the PowerLoaders from the film Aliens. Does anyone have the link? Thanks Will (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | 8240 and 8241 at TRU?
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Hey, If I remember right, this Sunday's Toys 'R' Us ad had pictures of the new Technic sets 8240 Slammer Stunt Bike and 8241 Battle Cars (along with other new 2001 sets). Has anyone actually seen these in the stores? It also showed the MF, X-Wing, (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Tower Crane
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Mighty impressive! Keep posted with updates! Duq "Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:G5pMts.JE3@lugnet.com... (...) my (...) may (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Tower Crane
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(...) Impressive stuff - I had no idea you were going to be building the crane at such a large scale! Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8868 Airtech Claw Rig Review
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(...) 4 Pneumatic Piston 2" Cylinder (regular pneumatic piston) [2 for the turntable & 2 for the arm] 1 Pneumatic Cylinder 1.25" (small pneumatic piston) 1 Pneumatic Compressor Pump (small pneumatic pump) - David (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Cybermaster Availability
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"Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:G5nzB3.3nB@lugnet.com... (...) amazon.co.uk had them for 50 quid - I missed it and they now have no stock. Dunno if they will be getting any more (I doubt it however). Darren (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wow, I didn't know that the turntable was also controlled by pneumatics. How many large and small cylinders did the set come with altogether? Rob Bryson (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Cybermaster #8482
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Hi, This set seems to be relatively unknown over the 'big pond'. Any of you guys over the 'small pond' have any comments on the cybermaster 8482 set. They're to be had relatively cheaply here now (c. stg£50 ). How/when does the set database get (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Got my 8007 - C3P0
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Also, one thing I notice about the manual, It has a watermark/light picture printed in the background of the Star Wars movie clips on each page, you can just make out a scene on one of the page scans that I have done. Is this applied to any other (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Got my 8007 - C3P0
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(...) It has 3, I have to ampltate the arm to get a good look. - just push the button and the arms and head fall to bits - can't wait to get a Storm Trooper (...) silver (...) Right it has 1 x no5 Silver one (small and on the left side of the leg- (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Got my 8007 - C3P0
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(...) Correct, the same size ball on a arm joint of the slizer, but it has a + cut in it to fit an axel in, i am trying to photo it.. Check my website under the link above message (...) -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Lowercase W
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(...) -- Andrew, Agent 0007 (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Got my 8007 - C3P0
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(...) That's great! Looks like it got 4 to 5 of those things in it. Can you check the quality of the gold panel pieces? Are they like the high quality silver panels of 8458 & 5220? (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Got my 8007 - C3P0
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(...) Judging from the images we have seen, it is either a ball with an axle hole in it, or a ball with a 1L axle sticking out from it. Either way, it is pretty useful! Fredrik (25 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)
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