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(...) It's a funny thing. On the one hand, it IS flattering to be copied and nobody I know of objects to that. It's an issue of giving credit where it is due and not leaving an impression that copied work is one's own. I know Corey Sanders deals a (...) (18 years ago, 4-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) homepage as well as from brickshelf. James Mathis' center beam car has now gotten a credit (at least I haven't noticed that yesterday). So things have moved to the better. The URL with LEGO.cwsurf is of course still a bit risky, but that is (...) (18 years ago, 3-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello all! Announcing my 2nd TRAGON- The SEA TRAGON!! Lurking deep under the ocean-guarding his treasure- Treasure hunters-BEWARE-The Sea Tragon is watching and waiting… (2 URLs) Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Long Live The Brick! Megan (18 years ago, 3-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.vikings, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Pratchett's Building
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Spotlighted.. Nice job.. I love great architecture, especially in LEGO :) -Anne (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Dang!! I wish I had all those cool pieces! That's great! Wow! (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks! (...) You're the smart one of the two of us. It is the most painstaking process ever. I'll probably won't do it again soon. (...) Actually, I in some way stole it off of Brad Hamiltons excellent (URL) Capitalist Pig Reeducation Center>, (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ArLUG (was Re: My find of the day at brickshelf.com)
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(...) (URL) HI-O!> :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's maybe not obvious for english native speaker but "MOC" is no more an acronym meaning "My Own Creation" but more and more a word meaning "Creation by an AFOL" or "Creation made of Legos (sic)". We say "My MOC" (My my own Creation) or (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | ArLUG (was Re: My find of the day at brickshelf.com)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:J84Bw0.ow2@lugnet.com... (...) msltc.org was owned by someone we cannot now get ahold of, and the hosting company (linksky) changed their servers over and didn't port over any user info (IE websites). (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi John, yes, that gave me a good laugh as well! Maybe he thought this to be just a random brand name. (...) I do not want to steal Kevin's time. And to be honest: the pictures are in fact (at least a little bit) his copyright. He re-rendered (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, seeing as how you just did, I'll mention that I noticed that as well. This person doesn't seem to understand IP very well at all. "coming soon www.arlug.net (taking the place of MSLTC.org website which mysteriously vanished from (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jakob, I just wanted to say I like it. The whole MoC looks wonderfull. I love all those details. Keep it (URL) Marco> (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (2 URLs) he thinks it's OK to call his instructions "MOCs"? ROSCO (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Snip (...) Not to mention that he's got LEGO in his website name... Big no-no. -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com coming soon www.arlug.net (taking the place of MSLTC.org website which mysteriously vanished from existance...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol Here's is my first clue: (URL) (hehe, it says "BENEKE" on the side:-) (...) It's still a clear violation of Brickshelf ToS-- you should drop a line to Kevin to get this folder deleted. (...) make a real appearance until the mid-nineties... (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi to all trainheads! While checking Brickshelf for new train MOCs I came along this familiar looking model: (URL) belongs to a Dutch speaking "Niels" with a German homepage address: (URL) wonder that Niels is presenting this "MOC" under his own (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.nl)
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(...) Goodness me, that is wonderful! I just love the 'iron work' fences and though I don't do interiors on my buildings, those here are just fabulous. Excellent elevator! Love the smoothness of most areas too! The tan/dark orange is not my favorite (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi there worshippers of ABS, I made this: (URL) See the Brickshelf (URL), or go to the MOCPages for either the (URL) exterior> or the (URL) interior>. And let me know what you think! Be building, Jazzjake (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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| | Re: "Big Blue" Pneumatic 4-6-4 engine and tender
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Anthony Sava wrote: <snip> (...) Never worry about replying--that's what usergroups are for :) (...) Oh if I only had more BBB wheels--the ones you see ar ethe only ones I have :) This way you could take advantage of (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Another idea (and I'll stop after this, I promise!) would be a bit harder to implement, but may work in the end. How about removing one of your trailing pairs of wheels and redesign in a fourth pair of drivers, making your train from a 4-6-4 (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: "Big Blue" Pneumatic 4-6-4 engine and tender
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Anthony Sava wrote: <snip> (...) Great ideas Anthony! I did put a LEGO boat weight right on top of the drivers, and the 9v motor is pretty close as well. I haven't looked at it in a few days, but plan on modifying it (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) That is just too cool. I've watched the movie many times now, I love the sounds your engine makes! I hope you're able to get it to run reliably, I'd love to see it on a loop of some kind. I have a suggestion for the performance issue, but I'm (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Photos from the SCLTC display at the National Model Railroad Association - Pacific Southwest Region convention earlier this month are posted (URL). (URL) SCLTC> presented its Island of Sodor at a model railroad event for the first time accompanied (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Steam train from Laputa/Castle in the sky movie
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(...) Jason, you've picked images from my all time favourite film. It's served as prototype for many following anime and games. Ironicly the the robots and some other elements are lifted from Max Flieshers Superman animation. Building thr elevated (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The other thing I love about this film is seeing all the things it's influeneced. This was very early Steampunk stylings. The Welsh mining community in the high oriental mountain landscapes, and the flying machines, are all great. But notice (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks like it's copied from a European tram (or 'tramway') engine, though not exactly. The trams or trolley-buses that ran along roads through towns were mostly electric, but early on and in areas without a reliable electricity supply a (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Sorry, it's not a MOC (for now :-P) I was watching this movie and I came across this funny sequence with trains: Pazu and Sheeta are chased by the Dola gang and jump on the train; follows a few minutes of pure fun, with Dola gang's car running on (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It isn't the strongest, bot for this application, it keeps the cylinders in direct line with the push rods, so it works. It has the added benefit of keeping the pneumatic tubes more securely fastened to the input/output ports on the cylinder (...) (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey David, very awesome! :-) I especially like the way you've secured the cylinders, is it strong? Also, pretty neat idea to stop the air at the front using the lever stick. About the slipping, how about putting rubber bands on the driver (...) (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) A Trolley, yes. (URL) The Neighborhood Trolley>, in fact. If you look behind the little train station (URL) here>, you can barely make out the other touch sensor at the other end. These are our subway modules which have been been so far too (...) (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Is that touch sensor below the stop sign to control a trolley or similar? I found (URL) this> pic which shows the scene a bit better. tim (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Among others>:-) (URL) JOHN (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) Flatcar design by Didier Enjary, brick design by Benn Coifman. --Tony (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The news that inspired my building was of tank cars in Deerfield, MA (USA). Reportedly that train was carrying vegetable oils and grains. I know that same rail line carries a lot of coal. But I think most fuel oils in my region are brought in (...) (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The inevitable leap into 10-Wide Trains...
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(...) Yes, I remembered, but just after posting! (why does this happen? - I must need more sleep to help my memory!) :-) Dan, it's particularly good that your kit fits with the larger scale, and you managed to get it through the design and (...) (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: "Big Blue" Pneumatic 4-6-4 engine and tender
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Ben Fleskes wrote: <snip> (...) A huge oversite on my part-- Ben, I know I've thanked you before, but seriously, again thanks for the wheel sets that you produce--without them, my pneumatic train wouldn't have happened, (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep--did the 90 degree offset--when you watch the video, you can see the wheels pause 4 times per revolution (using compass points-- NE, SE, SW, NW)--that's when one phase is done and waiting for the next phase. 4 phases with two pistons! I (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) Very cool. I can't tell from the pictures, but are your driver wheels on either side of the engine set 90 degrees out of phase with the associated timing difference on your valve positioning? Ben In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks! Your son is an inspiration to me, so we're even and no, I don't remember being around her 17 years ago...i'd be 23 though, and my 20's were big parties and lotsa excess... Well.. maybe not :) Just watching the vid from work, I have a (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hey, really fun to watch. Of course, it makes my head spin with all of that there engineering stuff. But I love the sound effect! I am left with two thoughts: First, my son is going to really flip out when he sees this; and (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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