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Re: Tunnel Mouth / Bridge Arch
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:14:07 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Brian Davis wrote:

I've played with them for the GBC, but I'm not sure how to use them best yet...
I do think they would be excellent for something like a version of Philo's
hoop-wheel based lift system (possibly stretched into a long upright oval).

Maybe also use the pin holes to build an internal spiral? Lift the balls up like
concrete in a concrete mixer.

ROSCO



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  Re: Tunnel Mouth / Bridge Arch
 
(...) 34 or more of them can be bent into a complete circle with the treads facing in this way (the circle maintains near circularity up to about 40-45 links, depending on how floppy you want it). By supporting it on the outside edges, and "rolling" (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.trains)

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