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(...) I like it. I remember wanting one of those cars for my HO layout in the '70s. There have been a lot of designs posted recently using only the LEGO Factory palette and my first instinct when seeing your model was "That's Dark Green! Where is (...) (18 years ago, 8-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Squeaky!" "Jan Folkersma" <janf@uwnet.nl> wrote in message news:JEL9Ju.CGG@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 8-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Recently I was lucky enough to obtain set 113 in very good condition, including the box. After solving the problem of finding rechargeable batteries to fit into the old blue batterybox, it's now running up and down my livingroom. I shot a (...) (18 years ago, 8-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tim, you are just good. Tommy Armstrong www.brickengraver.com (18 years ago, 8-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) Teehee. I just couldn't bring myself to pass up the opportunity and "USAF intermodal missile carrier" didn't quite have the same ring. (...) Thanks. I really like studless technic for flatcars. It looks really 'right' to me. Tim (18 years ago, 8-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) well i can honestly say the subject had me worried untill i opened the email. this is a cool little moc. i love the wirey ness of it. ondrew (18 years ago, 8-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nice work! Note sure I like the new fin version over the old, though. Both are good, but I like the consistent fin thickness in the old. Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Had me some fun working from a (URL) Bachmann> model. I've since changed the fin design on the missile from the thumbnail picture (the side view has the new version). The trailer can be removed from the flatbed although (...) (18 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !!
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(...) Chuck, Sorry to hear of your difficulties building the model. That is one of the noted shortcomings of LEGO Factory - the instructions aren't too good. I have not put together instructions for that model, although I do have a LDRAW file (...) (18 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I actually bought the engine off of lego factory. I am having a heck of a time with the instructions. If you could provide some guidance I would appreciate it!! Chuck (18 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Tim. That's good advice. I'll see what I can do. JOHN (18 years ago, 7-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(URL) BrickFest '07 Registration ===...=== Only 10 days left for FULL Online Registration! We had a great initial registration period! We are at 150 now and counting. Check out the (URL) "Who's Coming"> page; it's a pretty impressive roster! (...) (18 years ago, 6-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) It's a pity, too, because we retrofitted our Duplo Thomas et al when they first came out with 9 volt motors, and kids at train shows go bonkers for them! I remember talking to Brad Justus about TLG pursuing a license from (back then) Britt (...) (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) When I was very young I loved a battery-operated train with plastic track because you could make up layouts at random. This particular one wasn't as sophisticated as the Duplo train, but the track was cheap. Kind of like a soft plastic version (...) (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Although the major by-line was "KIDS DON'T WANT TO ASSEMBLE SETS". I agree with you that trains might be more marketable since Harry Potter etc., but it seems the main thrust of the upsurge may be "out of the box usability", which actually the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) here> Too bad TLG is taking its trains line backwards instead of forwards (assuming the 9 volt system is slated for extinction) JOHN (18 years ago, 5-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim, Great model again..:-) And yes, Istanbul livery is the best. Sorry about replying this much late but I still have connection problems with jlug and also I have extremely buzy and chrisis loaded days at job for the last two months...:-( (...) (18 years ago, 4-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Bob, Am I allowed to say that looks great? I figure I can get away with it because I really like the alternate livery you've chosen ;) Did you make a mod to allow it to turn over the motor? If you have I'll edit it into the CAD file. I (...) (18 years ago, 2-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tim, Here is a brick built version of your tram: (URL) Slight mods for parts, color, and brick reality - the close coupling does not allow turns when over a motor - the center boogey peg gets in the way. It is a very nice model, ran well, and (...) (18 years ago, 2-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's the only locomotive that you've ever built! I wish I could do something so well my first time! Great engine. I even like the width ;) Chris (18 years ago, 1-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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