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Re: Raising a model?
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lugnet.castle
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Thu, 27 Nov 2003 21:56:49 GMT
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> I don't have the best of suggestions -- other than to caution you about how much
> weight you want to put on the 'raised' area. If it's really light, just about
> anything goes: a lattice, duplo (though I just can't imagine myself doing that),
> or even just elevating a baseplate. If you are not doing hillsides and just
> want height you can get by with a Lego facade (sp?) which covers something
> totally non-Lego like a cardboard box.
I am trying to Build a Castle which I guess will have a lot of top end weight,
the lattice approach seems the most logical at the moment. It looks as though
this model will be Quite heavy, might just have to double the Lattice work.
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> But, height can be a really compelling aspect of a MOC. I would suggest just
> biting the bullet and using those off-color cat-chewed bricks you usually give
> to the kids (like I do). I think you'll be happier with a fully detailed
> hillside, wall or cliff face, whatever you build.
Too right, Have seen many raised MOCs and have always wanted to put in the
effort and time to do something myself, so here it goes.......
Thanks Dave
Dave
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> Dave O'Hare
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| (...) Dave, I know what you mean about large constructions with lateral and top weight. Here is the link to my overly large castle (mind you, it's a little too big): (URL) you go up a link, you can see the progress on the building all the way down (...) (20 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) I don't have the best of suggestions -- other than to caution you about how much weight you want to put on the 'raised' area. If it's really light, just about anything goes: a lattice, duplo (though I just can't imagine myself doing that), or (...) (20 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.castle)
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