lugnet.loc.au: In lugnet.loc.au, Frances Schroeter wrote: > Planning my holidays for next year. Any confirmation that Brickvention will be > on again in 2009 over the Australia Day long weekend? > If so, will definitely be planning to be there, but would like to know, so that > I can book travel and accommodation. > It will certainly be on. Have you been to the website since the last Brickvention? http://www.brickventures.com/

lugnet.technic: > I hadn't even thought about it. I can use the wheels. Are they build much > stronger than the bevel gears? That is a very good idea. Thank you! > I have not yet broken them... But the best point is they don't slip, as slipping cause excessive wear of gears. For example the first version of my killer dozers (http://philohome.com/kdozer/kd.htm) used the 12 double bevel gear but after playing some time gears kept on slipping because their teeth were worn out. After replacing them with knob wheels (http://philohome.com/kdozer/kdi1.jpg), no more problems! Philo

lugnet.general: In lugnet.announce, Gereon Stein wrote: > Hi all, > > I had been notified about this earlier but unfortunately missed the date as > well: > > Widely unnoticed, LUGNET had it's 10th anniversary (if counted from the 1st news > post logged in the system) on September 28th, 2008. > > I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who made > and still make LUGNET the place it is. Your continued support and positive > feedback sure make it fun to keep this site running - even if it involves the > occasional nightshift ;) > > Looking forward to more great years of fun with you and our common favorite > hobby, > > Jerry A Happy 10th Birthday to LUGNET! Cheers, J.P. Manalo

lugnet.announce, FUT: lugnet.space: Just got this home from BrickCon. * Flagship of the Omicron Space Services * 270 stud long SHIP * Crew of 105 all with their own bunks * Exploration vessel armed for medium defensive abilities. * Hangar bay for support craft or fighters depending on the situation. * Fully finished interior over 4 levels (pulls apart into 6 sections) * Took 9 months. See Flickr for more photos: Jeff Pelletier

lugnet.build: In lugnet.build, Nathan Todd wrote: > This is really well done! I enjoyed looking around the pics. I used to play > backgammon as a compromise semi-skill (as opposed to pure luck) game with a > friend. You've captured it really well, and ended up with a great Lego MOC! > > Great work and God Bless, > > Nathan thank you, nathan. glad you enjoyed it. it was a fun build and i intend to keep it around for a while, test it out while sitting around at shows. -§ deborah §-

lugnet.cad: In lugnet.cad, Lars C. Hassing wrote: > In lugnet.cad, Ahui Herrera wrote: >> Woot!! Woot!! Thanks! >> Does this affect L3PAO? Or does L3PAO still work OK with the new L3P? >> Did you add any new "-xxxx" that L3PAO does not have I guess is the main >> question. > > L3PAO should still work with the new L3P. > I have added several new options, which L3PAO obviously cannot set > until it is updated. > /Lars Wow, Lars! looks like I have a ton of work ahead of me getting the GUI to accommodate all the new options. I'll get started this week. Jeff

lugnet.cad.dat.parts: In lugnet.cad.dat.parts, Michael Heidemann wrote: > In lugnet.cad.dat.parts, Dave Heintz wrote: >> Hi.. >> >> I'm trying to see if the .DAT file exists for the following part: >> >> Hinge Arm 2x2x6 with click rotation socket and black pin (Peeron lists as >> x514c01) >> >> I have not been able to find a part number on the part itself. >> >> I am working on an animation project and have created a physical model based on >> parts from the "Alpha Team Command Patrol" kit #4794. I've reached a point >> where I'd need to use a CG model and found LDRAW is working out pretty good. >> I've tracked down just about all the parts I need except this Hinge Arm. At >> this point I certainly do not have the skills to create it myself. >> >> Any advise would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Thanks >> Dave > > I don't think that there is a file for that at present. The only information I > found was this thread (http://news.lugnet.com/cad/dat/parts/?n=5406). > As it is a compound part it is much more difficult than other parts. If a mockup > will work for you I can create one (maybe only dimensions are ok) if you can > provide me the dimensions. > > cu > mikeheide Hello Mike... Many thanks for your offer of help. I dimensioned it as best I could with a ruler as I don't have any calipers available at the moment. If you can build some type of mock up that would be great if you have the time. I have a graphic (JPG) of the part with dimensions added. Is there a way to upload it in this forum (I see that the upload/attach options is for .DAT files, not sure if a graphic file would upload) or can I send it directly to you? Once again, thanks for your assistance. Dave

lugnet.publish.railbricks: In lugnet.announce, Jeramy Spurgeon wrote: > > > [RAILBRICKS 4] can now be downloaded from following links: > > > (10.2 mb - Adobe Reader 5.0 or greater) > > > High Resolution download:> (55.7 mb - Adobe Reader 5.0 or greater) > > In this issue: > Brian Williams: The Royal Train > Building Brick Roads > BricWorX Instructions > DCC Primer > and much more....... > > > On-demand print issues are available for $14.25USD + shipping from: > > > -------------------------------------------- > > It's hard to believe that it has been over a year since our first release. It > has been a great ride and we hope that you enjoy our latest effort. > > Jeramy Spurgeon > [RAILBRICKS] What! No comments yet? Excellent work guys. I've only skimmed it so far but what I skimmed was very fun. Good to see the Royal Train make a reappearance. Tim

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lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.mac, FUT: lugnet.cad: Here is a video showing how to set up LPub and how to use it to create instructions for a simple model: http://www.viddler.com/explore/anoved/videos/22/ Links to all the files used in the example are available on that page. The screencast was recorded on a Mac, but I think most of the features should work the same in Windows. The example model is very simple. If you have trouble arranging instructions as you'd like, consider changing the sequence and structure of your MPD file. Use steps liberally, and use submodels for logical subassemblies, which can be shown as callouts. I hope you find this useful. Jim

lugnet.people.newbie: In lugnet.people.newbie, Elizabeth Natenshon wrote: > I am new to this site. I am selling 001 Gears set for a client and was > wondering if someone could tell me more about it. Feel free to inquire about > a sale. Re, this set: Hi Ms. Natenshon, Following is the Bricklink (which is an online Lego sales site kind of like ebay) catalog Price Guide info on that set: It shows the set sold for $38.00 within the last 6 months. These are the currently available sets on Bricklink: There are 2 currently for sale on that site and range in price from $30 to $69. The condition of the set your client has (including the box and the Lego itself) would come into play when trying to set an asking price for it. Other questions would include are all the Lego pieces there, has it been opened, etc. Hope this helps and for future reference, the following newsgroups would be better to post in for these kind of questions: - for valuation questions - for sales offers HTH and Good luck!

lugnet.technic: In lugnet.technic, Philippe Hurbain wrote: >> If i can, i want to stay away from the 24 tooth crown gear and >> a worm gear. > > Would you have room enough to use the knob wheel > (http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/32072)? This one doesn't slip or break... > > Philo I hadn't even thought about it. I can use the wheels. Are they build much stronger than the bevel gears? That is a very good idea. Thank you! Adam

lugnet.cad.dat.parts: In lugnet.cad.dat.parts, Dave Heintz wrote: > Hi.. > > I'm trying to see if the .DAT file exists for the following part: > > Hinge Arm 2x2x6 with click rotation socket and black pin (Peeron lists as > x514c01) > > I have not been able to find a part number on the part itself. > > I am working on an animation project and have created a physical model based on > parts from the "Alpha Team Command Patrol" kit #4794. I've reached a point > where I'd need to use a CG model and found LDRAW is working out pretty good. > I've tracked down just about all the parts I need except this Hinge Arm. At > this point I certainly do not have the skills to create it myself. > > Any advise would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks > Dave I don't think that there is a file for that at present. The only information I found was this thread (http://news.lugnet.com/cad/dat/parts/?n=5406). As it is a compound part it is much more difficult than other parts. If a mockup will work for you I can create one (maybe only dimensions are ok) if you can provide me the dimensions. cu mikeheide

lugnet.people.newbie: I am new to this site. I am selling 001 Gears set for a client and was wondering if someone could tell me more about it. Feel free to inquire about a sale.

lugnet.trains: In lugnet.trains, Matija Puzar wrote: > Here is my first attept at making a steam engine, the more-or-less famous > Blue Train (cars still to come): > > > > > > More info & pics of the original engine and the model can be found at > > > Cheers, > Matija Great job, though I wish there were more and closer pictures of it, it looks like you used some great techniques. How did you do the white walls of the drivers? Paint? Any chance you could take a close up of both the drivers and small wheels with the white walls? I've been wanting to add white walls to a few of my own steam engines, but I've been debating on how to actually do it. I'll be looking forward to more. --Tony

lugnet.loc.se: Olof Dahlberg wrote: >> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/anders-isak/ULV/ramp.png > Att det blir en samtidig start är viktigt, och om man kan göra den > elektrisk eller med LEGO är det förstås ännu roligare. Är det någon som kan låna ut lite pneumatik (två cylindrar, tvåvägsventil(er?), slang, pump och tank) så har jag konstruktionsidén helt klar. Men då måste jag få grejorna snarast, "icke-Lego"-livet belägger en stor del av min tillgängliga tid, så det gäller att kunna göra något när möjligheter ges. Vad är det förresten för slaglängd på en pneumatikcylinder? -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: http://web.telia.com/~u16122508/proglego.htm Gallery: http://web.telia.com/~u16122508/gallery/index.htm

lugnet.loc.se: Olof Dahlberg wrote: > Det ser fortfarande grönt ut för min del att delta, Ja, det hoppas jag verkligen! Ditt Lego är nog en förutsättning för att det ska bli några byggarfestligheter av... -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: http://web.telia.com/~u16122508/proglego.htm Gallery: http://web.telia.com/~u16122508/gallery/index.htm

lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FUT: lugnet.trains: Here is my first attept at making a steam engine, the more-or-less famous Blue Train (cars still to come): More info & pics of the original engine and the model can be found at Cheers, Matija