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And ignorant ppl who might admin other lego forum sites really should stop
saying that...
As well, before I get to my post, (and to continue with my rant), if you can't
respect the fact that, without LUGNET, your little forum website probably
wouldn't be as big as it is, or even in existence at all.
As far as I can see, LUGNET laid the groundwork for all subsequently successful
AFOL forums. LUGNET separated the AFOL's from the 'background noise' that was
rtl and other newsgroups. It was one of the first message boards--programmed
form scratch, and well before cookie-cutter PHP message boards--that allowed us
to communicate with one another whilst keeping out the spammers.
Again, you don't have to respect any of this. You don't have to take any of
this into consideration when running your discussion group. However, don't
think for a second that you have the temerity to pronounce LUGNET dead.
And another little point to all your admins and owners of other AFOL sites--not
one of you combined ALL facets of the hobby in the same fashion and to the same
extent that LUGNET did. And none of you could do it now. You want to stay
ensconced into your own little niche of the hobby--all the power to you--have
fun with that. Just don't go slamming the giant that lead the way for you.
All that said, I visit many of the AFOL sites on a regular basis because LUGNET
isn't what it once was. There is no 'one-stop shopping' for the AFOL community
now. So again I say, have your sites! I love visiting them and seeing what
other AFOL's are saying and building... there is no end of discovery out there.
Again, however, you're there now because of who came before you. You're
standing on the shoulders of giants who lead the way.
Anyway, now that I got that out of the way, I'm building something!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparky1701/sets/72157643617736845/
It's for the OBB space layout (obviously). I needed something to replace the
big crater and this is what I came up with. It needs a few more BrickLink
orders and lots of time.
Again, no interiors as yet. I do keep stating that when I get the layout
finalized, that I'll go back and readdress all the buildings and stuff and add
the details. however, as yet, that hasn't happened :(
Dave K
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:
> The way you match up the plates where the monorail takes a turn around
> the landing pad is very nice.
I agree with Jacob. It's amazing how those wing pieces seem to exactly match
the radius of the curved monorail track sections.
I like what I see so far for this build. Classic Space has always been my
favorite. Please post pics of the completed build to Lugnet.
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:
> David Koudys wrote:
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> > https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparky1701/sets/72157643617736845/
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> The way you match up the plates where the monorail takes a turn around
> the landing pad is very nice.
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> Play well,
>
> Jacob
The 4 x 9 wing plate is perfect. 36 of them in a circle fit inside a monorail
circle.
As you can probably see, I use this trick alot in my space layout.
I've probably ordered well over 1000 of those wing plates from various Bricklink
stores over the years. As well, the 2 x 4 hinge plate, and the blue slopes I
use to hold the hinges to the wing plate.
All in all, lots of BL orders for 'basic' pieces.
Thanks for looking!
Dave K
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Jeffrey Findley wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote:
> > The way you match up the plates where the monorail takes a turn around
> > the landing pad is very nice.
>
> I agree with Jacob. It's amazing how those wing pieces seem to exactly match
> the radius of the curved monorail track sections.
>
> I like what I see so far for this build. Classic Space has always been my
> favorite. Please post pics of the completed build to Lugnet.
There is a wee bit of tension on the radius when you put the wing plates
together. However, if you lock it down on the 90 degrees to whatever you're
building, it pretty much flattens the wing 'circle' The tension in the hinge
plates is why you usually see me putting the slopes on top--it holds the hinge
plates together.
THanks for looking.
I'll get the whole thing up when finished and link it here
Take care,
Dave K
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In lugnet.general, David Koudys wrote:
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And ignorant ppl who might admin other lego forum sites really should stop
saying that...
As well, before I get to my post, (and to continue with my rant), if you can’t
respect the fact that, without LUGNET, your little forum website probably
wouldn’t be as big as it is, or even in existence at all.
As far as I can see, LUGNET laid the groundwork for all subsequently
successful AFOL forums.
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Well, put, Dave. I would like to see people add a LUGNET post when they post
links to their creations other places. It would give people a reason for
coming/staying here.
Maybe the admins for the MOCs, etc, NGs should repost cool things they see
around the webs, a la the Brothers Brick. Commentary could be totally optional.
JOHN
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I agree with you John!
It’s kind of sad that the “diaspora” of AFOLs had continued... we were one big
dysfunctional happy family back in the early days before the “Bley Wars”. ;-)
There are so many sites out there now... many in local languages, others in
English. I post on many... but Lugnet is still “home”.... :-)
Cheers,
Gary Istok
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