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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:HpqKy4.1pE4@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) J-2 - What is the element that you use for the roof of the structure in this picture? I don't recognize it. (URL) Mike Walsh (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's a standing joke in the GMLTC that none of us can figure out where Ross gets his building ability. We often ask his dad "Does his mother build LEGO stuff?"... *grin* This is probably my favorite Ross clever building trick: (URL) Using a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's actually Ross Neal's work I think. Dunno if he goes by Rosco as a nickname or not. As far as the actual work, all I can say is "Rob Hendrix would be proud..." look at the (URL) next pic> MUCH brick modding there! :-) But boy does it (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ...dang - caught again! Well, I just think of them as "pre-official" parts. :^) By the way, I posted instructions here: (URL) modify file name assembly01.jpg through assembly35.jpg. Folder after moderation: (URL) should also point out that the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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ok, it's 7:59 a.m., I don't know where I've been, but this is got to be The Coolest Picture I have seen in a long time! Well, this morning, at least! (URL) Really great work Rosco! Oh this one is pretty cool too. In a kinda sucky cool kinda way. ;) (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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No need to prove yourself Josh, as we all have our unique gifts and ways of expressing ourselves through The Brick. I see you have shortened your design to a four-axle version and applied the enlongated, crosswise exhaust stack, indicating the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Just saying hi again, with an 8 wide train! It real life engine is about 65% built... I just wanted to show Lugnet readers "I still got it"... This engine is an ALCo RS-3, paint scheme derived from the 4512 train engine. The RS-3 was produced by the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) AHAHAHAHAHAHAH AHAHHAHAHAHAHAH Unoffical parts! Unoffical parts! AHAHAHHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHHAHAH Thanks for telling me where to get it. =) -AHui A&M LWorks (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The North Carolina LEGO Train Club (NCLTC) has our layout on display for the Holiday Season at South Hills Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is our second holiday layout, we were in the same mall a year ago. This year's layout is a tad smaller (...) (21 years ago, 11-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.ncltc, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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(...) Ahui - You can find the missing x169.dat file here, thanks to Orion Pobursky: (URL) you can't locate it, I can send it to you. That's the Technic 1x2 Liftarm that I use in the model's Lever.dat subfile. It's a critical element, as it connects (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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...snip... (...) Ed, the .mpd file is missing a part. MLCAD tells me file X169.dat is missing! I *think* its the rubber band you used for the design but I'm not sure. Could it be possible for you to update the .mpd file. Thanks -AHui A&M LWorks (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Philippe Label wrote: Do you think the 12V actuator could work with (...) Hi Philippe, yes, mine operate from 9V but the string must have a little slack when it is in the relaxed position. This gives the mechanism a chance to (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) Hi Ed, This is the simplest power unit I've ever seen! I'll have to build it ASAP. Thanks a lot, Philippe. (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) Hi Jason, Thank you for this additionnal information. Actually, I tested your system on a new switch point and I did not think of testing several variations of elastic bands to find the right one. Sorry for misleading readers about (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi John, Thank you for this complement. Do you think the 12V actuator could work with a 9V tension? I don't have such 12V actuator yet but your suggestions is very smart and so simple. Philippe. (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You're right Larry. The cable cars are based on the monorail chassis. When BayLTC planned our SF Waterfront Project, we wanted to have a cable car running around. We knew the regular 9v track wouldn't handle the steep elevation changes, so we (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks very much for the comprehensive analysis, Philippe. A compendium like yours inspires us all to build other designs, incorporate new ideas with our existing ones, and move the whole effort forward. After reading your reviews, my (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) What i think is most interesting about this design is that you chose to use monorail bases as your mechanicals. At least that's what it looked like to me in the pics... can you elaborate on that part? (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) That's very interesting reading. Thanks. But I've never had to modify points to use my controller design. It does take some time to find elastic bands with the right amount of tension, but it can deliver just enough power to switch an (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It wasn't really that hard. One of our other members had tried some ideas, but they didn't work. I thought about it for a few days and sketched the design out on paper. From there it was easy. Russell (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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