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Re: Welcome Part Two , Plus Links
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Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:50:23 GMT
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In lugnet.build.microscale, Ashley Glennon writes:
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> Your references to "Classic" and "half classic" are interesting, and if you
> don't mind, I will add them to my microfig history presentation as good
> descriptors of pre-minifig creations.
Feel free. I know I'm not the only person who used the terms classic,
half-classic, and quarter-classic in the past, but I don't know who
originated the terms.
> My presentation presently reflects set(s) 200? from 1957 that shows small
> homes, a playmat and what appear to be common die-cast cars. At this time,
> LEGO products were presented as the LEGO system of play.
Interesting microscale designs from the Lego company include:
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0240/0240-03.html
[most of the page is classic scale, but the upper left of the left page
is half-classic (tall windows as double doors) and the lower right of the
right page is quarter-classic (1 brick = 1 storey).]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0240/0240-09.html
[the REAL original Yellow Castle ;) ]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0240/0240-17.html
[airplane and ship]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0226/0226-50.html
[harbor scene, quarter-classic scale]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0226/0226-39.html
[bottom: futuristic house w/ hovercraft, classic scale]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0226/0226-64.html
[yellow interstellar spacecraft, probably quarter-classic or smaller]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0226/0226-38.html
[The bottom scene with the factory and the windmill (and crenellated
wall!!!) is dear to my heart. This is the picture that inspired and
hooked me on half-classic building. I would be very grateful to Lego
if they were to bring back the three styles of window used in this model
in a parts pack! Of course, given their use of 'headlight' bricks for
the re-issued USS Constellation, I such a possibility seems far-fetched.]
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0222-1975/0222-06.html
http://library.brickshelf.com/scans/0000/0222-1975/0222-07.html
[simple quarter-classic buildings]
> Per your post, it would be great indeed to see your lunar base, rockets and
> airfield.
I'll try to look for them this weekend. I had to put lots of stuff in boxes
in the basement, so I no longer know where anything is. :( I also might
find a few designs that pay homage to Dan Siskind's mill, blacksmith shop,
and Golden Tap Inn in the quarter-classic scale.
> Once again, your cathedral is great and has been visited many times by my
> browser!
Thanks, Ashley! :)
--Muze
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| Brian, Until late 1999 to early 2000, small scale building really did not seem to have a common name. Of course, there were references to quarter-scale, half-scale, etc. but as far as I know, nothing stuck. The irony is, prior to the advent of the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.microscale)
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