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Currently, I am trying to find some Horse=related sets in LUGNET Marketplace.
But, this post is not about that. Rather, I have a plan with those sets.
I'm thinking of assembling the sets (or any open, loose, complete ones I can
find) into a countryside scence. You know, one set here, another here, a few
here.
I'm trying to write down my ideas and to use my Model Railroading skills to
accomplish this. I will try to make a tabletop, paint it green, and then
systematiclly mark where things like roads, water and the various sets will be
put.
But, i'm finding problems.
First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the core
sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. BUT,
I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone hit
the table by accident.
And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them on or
use something else?
Any help will be appriciated.
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I have a couple of potential ideas.
I'm assuming that it is ok to "modify" the table top, but you'd prefer not
to mess up the LEGO sets.
If you have a large flat piece (like a base plate with a building, trees, or
horses), then you can put screws in around the 4 corners of the plates. You
can use some model railroad moss to cover up the screws. Then, if you want
to move the stuff, you just undo the screws and move your pieces elsewhere.
If you want to anchor a single tree, then things become trickier. I'm
assuming you are talking about a tree with a 2x2 stud, rounded base. You
could attach two round 1x1 pieces on top of each other in the center,
circular receptical at the bottom of the tree. Then, drill a whole in the
table just big enough for the 1x1 piece. Now, you can slide the tree into
the table. It shouldn't move, but you can always pull it up and move it
later. If you made the hole a little too big, you could always put cotton
or something in the hole to help it hold.
(I don't know if you plan for a train)
LEGO rail tracks have holes in the center of each piece. You can get black
tacks to fit these holes. The tack should keep the rail secure, but you can
always remove them later.
I hope this helps.
Kela Akira Kitkowski <mercadiandealer@comicmail.com> wrote in message
news:Fr54DI.KqC@lugnet.com...
> Currently, I am trying to find some Horse=related sets in LUGNET • Marketplace.
> But, this post is not about that. Rather, I have a plan with those sets.
>
> I'm thinking of assembling the sets (or any open, loose, complete ones I • can
> find) into a countryside scence. You know, one set here, another here, a • few
> here.
>
> I'm trying to write down my ideas and to use my Model Railroading skills • to
> accomplish this. I will try to make a tabletop, paint it green, and then
> systematiclly mark where things like roads, water and the various sets • will be
> put.
>
> But, i'm finding problems.
>
> First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the • core
> sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. • BUT,
> I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone • hit
> the table by accident.
>
> And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them • on or
> use something else?
>
> Any help will be appriciated.
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Thanks, and who said about attaching a train? This is a countryside scence!!
Just some Town and Paradisa Sets put on a tabletop and arranged to be abit
spread apart. I think my comment on saying i'm using my Model Railroading
Skills kinda threw you off.
The table will be flat (with maybe some rolling hills here and there), painted
green, and maybe to make sure nothing happens, the edges will have a railing
(last one is just an idea at this point). I wish I could post a pic somewhere
of my idea, but my Picture Software is throwing a hissy-fit right now.
I currently have a setup of a Harbor Scence, with 3 Launch & Load Seaports
smashed together, some odd wateer craft, and a few rails sprouting here and
there to show a Piggyback/Fishyback service. Still trying to expand it as I
speak.
The benchwork was the same as my Model Railroad setup. Of course, the Lego one
is aganst the walls (In a corner) so the walls kinda provide some protection.
My cousin's place, wherever it is going to be setup, I have to expect that it
might be open the four sides.
Oh well, I'll figure it out somehow...
In lugnet.town, Brad Hamilton writes:
> I have a couple of potential ideas.
>
> I'm assuming that it is ok to "modify" the table top, but you'd prefer not
> to mess up the LEGO sets.
>
> If you have a large flat piece (like a base plate with a building, trees, or
> horses), then you can put screws in around the 4 corners of the plates. You
> can use some model railroad moss to cover up the screws. Then, if you want
> to move the stuff, you just undo the screws and move your pieces elsewhere.
>
> If you want to anchor a single tree, then things become trickier. I'm
> assuming you are talking about a tree with a 2x2 stud, rounded base. You
> could attach two round 1x1 pieces on top of each other in the center,
> circular receptical at the bottom of the tree. Then, drill a whole in the
> table just big enough for the 1x1 piece. Now, you can slide the tree into
> the table. It shouldn't move, but you can always pull it up and move it
> later. If you made the hole a little too big, you could always put cotton
> or something in the hole to help it hold.
>
> (I don't know if you plan for a train)
> LEGO rail tracks have holes in the center of each piece. You can get black
> tacks to fit these holes. The tack should keep the rail secure, but you can
> always remove them later.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
>
> Kela Akira Kitkowski <mercadiandealer@comicmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Fr54DI.KqC@lugnet.com...
> > Currently, I am trying to find some Horse=related sets in LUGNET • Marketplace.
> > But, this post is not about that. Rather, I have a plan with those sets.
> >
> > I'm thinking of assembling the sets (or any open, loose, complete ones I • can
> > find) into a countryside scence. You know, one set here, another here, a • few
> > here.
> >
> > I'm trying to write down my ideas and to use my Model Railroading skills • to
> > accomplish this. I will try to make a tabletop, paint it green, and then
> > systematiclly mark where things like roads, water and the various sets • will be
> > put.
> >
> > But, i'm finding problems.
> >
> > First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the • core
> > sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. • BUT,
> > I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone • hit
> > the table by accident.
> >
> > And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them • on or
> > use something else?
> >
> > Any help will be appriciated.
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Kela Akira Kitkowski <> wrote in message news:Fr708q.MKB@lugnet.com...
> Thanks, and who said about attaching a train? This is a countryside • scence!!
> Just some Town and Paradisa Sets put on a tabletop and arranged to be abit
> spread apart. I think my comment on saying i'm using my Model Railroading
> Skills kinda threw you off.
I pretty much use any excuse possible to add a train (or some other tracked
vehicle) to any LEGO model irrespective of how rediculous it might be. They
have trains in the coutryside! Ok Ok - Maybe some people don't feel that
trains are REQUIRED for a town layout (see
http://members.home.net/bhamilto1/city2.htm) Don't be denying yourself the
urge to place a train in the middle of an otherwise idylic countryside. It
will make a very artistic gesture - the industrial vs. the pastoral!!!!
Just ignore me :)
I wish I had some Paradisa sets...
>
> The table will be flat (with maybe some rolling hills here and there), • painted
> green, and maybe to make sure nothing happens, the edges will have a • railing
> (last one is just an idea at this point). I wish I could post a pic • somewhere
> of my idea, but my Picture Software is throwing a hissy-fit right now.
>
> I currently have a setup of a Harbor Scence, with 3 Launch & Load Seaports
> smashed together, some odd wateer craft, and a few rails sprouting here • and
> there to show a Piggyback/Fishyback service. Still trying to expand it as • I
> speak.
>
> The benchwork was the same as my Model Railroad setup. Of course, the Lego • one
> is aganst the walls (In a corner) so the walls kinda provide some
protection.
I'm too lazy to put my stuff on a table. I just put it on the floor.
> My cousin's place, wherever it is going to be setup, I have to expect that • it
> might be open the four sides.
>
> Oh well, I'll figure it out somehow...
>
>
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In lugnet.town, Kela Akira Kitkowski writes:
> Currently, I am trying to find some Horse=related sets in LUGNET Marketplace.
> But, this post is not about that. Rather, I have a plan with those sets.
>
> I'm thinking of assembling the sets (or any open, loose, complete ones I can
> find) into a countryside scence. You know, one set here, another here, a few
> here.
>
> I'm trying to write down my ideas and to use my Model Railroading skills to
> accomplish this. I will try to make a tabletop, paint it green, and then
> systematiclly mark where things like roads, water and the various sets will be
> put.
>
> But, i'm finding problems.
>
> First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the core
> sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. BUT,
> I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone hit
> the table by accident.
>
> And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them on or
> use something else?
>
> Any help will be appriciated.
A 1x1 round plate will fit in a 1/4" diameter hole nicely. This will allow
trees and flowers to be placed on the board in various places for a more
natural look. Just drill holes where you want to place your items. You could
also use peg board, but the holes are spaced 1" apart which doesn't give you a
good hole-to-stud ratio.
As mentioned in another post, train track pieces have holes for nails/tacks.
The large flat baseplates are the hardest to fix without modification. What
could be done, is to drill a hole for a 1x1 round plate and place the
baseplates on either side of it. This will leave a space between the
baseplates, but the plates can be locked into place with a 2x3 plate.
Just a couple of ideas.
-Duane
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I have thought about the possibility of building such a table. Being an
ex-model railroader myself, I would probably build the landscape out of
plaster-coated mesh (adding paint and grass afterwards). I thought it would
be a good idea to embed green plates here and there in the surface (flush
with the "grass"), and make the non-lego scenery a similar colour of green.
Lego trees, bushes, people, and small structures could be stuck onto these
plates.
I'm not sure how to make the thinner baseplates "stick", though, and still
be moveable.
--
Paul Davidson, aka Tinman
www.theforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Star Wars
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Kela Akira Kitkowski <mercadiandealer@comicmail.com> wrote in message
news:Fr54DI.KqC@lugnet.com...
> Currently, I am trying to find some Horse=related sets in LUGNET • Marketplace.
> But, this post is not about that. Rather, I have a plan with those sets.
>
> I'm thinking of assembling the sets (or any open, loose, complete ones I • can
> find) into a countryside scence. You know, one set here, another here, a • few
> here.
>
> I'm trying to write down my ideas and to use my Model Railroading skills • to
> accomplish this. I will try to make a tabletop, paint it green, and then
> systematiclly mark where things like roads, water and the various sets • will be
> put.
>
> But, i'm finding problems.
>
> First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the • core
> sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. • BUT,
> I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone • hit
> the table by accident.
>
> And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them • on or
> use something else?
>
> Any help will be appriciated.
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Well, still have to fiddle here and there... I'll figure it somehow...maybe a
little testing aand experementation...
In lugnet.town, Paul Davidson writes:
> I have thought about the possibility of building such a table. Being an
> ex-model railroader myself, I would probably build the landscape out of
> plaster-coated mesh (adding paint and grass afterwards). I thought it would
> be a good idea to embed green plates here and there in the surface (flush
> with the "grass"), and make the non-lego scenery a similar colour of green.
> Lego trees, bushes, people, and small structures could be stuck onto these
> plates.
>
> I'm not sure how to make the thinner baseplates "stick", though, and still
> be moveable.
>
> --
>
>
> Paul Davidson, aka Tinman
> www.theforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Star Wars
> www.filmforce.net | Your Daily Dose of Film News
>
>
> Kela Akira Kitkowski <mercadiandealer@comicmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Fr54DI.KqC@lugnet.com...
> > Currently, I am trying to find some Horse=related sets in LUGNET • Marketplace.
> > But, this post is not about that. Rather, I have a plan with those sets.
> >
> > I'm thinking of assembling the sets (or any open, loose, complete ones I • can
> > find) into a countryside scence. You know, one set here, another here, a • few
> > here.
> >
> > I'm trying to write down my ideas and to use my Model Railroading skills • to
> > accomplish this. I will try to make a tabletop, paint it green, and then
> > systematiclly mark where things like roads, water and the various sets • will be
> > put.
> >
> > But, i'm finding problems.
> >
> > First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the • core
> > sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. • BUT,
> > I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone • hit
> > the table by accident.
> >
> > And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them • on or
> > use something else?
> >
> > Any help will be appriciated.
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> First, I want the table to be protable, but I don't want to attach the core
> sets (i.e. ones that are on baseplates or are buildings) onto the table. BUT,
> I don't want the respective sets to move about the table should someone hit
> the table by accident.
>
> And, what about putting trees, flowers, and geologic features? Glue them on or
> use something else?
How about gluing "sacrificial" pieces onto the table. Green 1x6 plates, or
such like (now that they are more common!) could be glued onto the table where
you want to locate a baseplate. Then, take a 2x4 plate, and attach it on top
of the 1x6 and the baseplate. Presto, no movement.
You could try this with the trees and flowers, not sure if you really want to
model geological formations using lego, since it tends to use large amounts of
bricks very quicky (like thousands of gray/green bricks)
James Powell
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James Brown wrote:
> How about gluing "sacrificial" pieces onto the table. Green 1x6 plates, or
> such like (now that they are more common!) could be glued onto the table where
> you want to locate a baseplate. Then, take a 2x4 plate, and attach it on top
> of the 1x6 and the baseplate. Presto, no movement.
How about double-sided sticky tape (or foam mounting pads) to hold the
baseplates to teh table. Quick and easy.
Kevin
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> How about double-sided sticky tape (or foam mounting pads) to hold the
> baseplates to teh table. Quick and easy.
>
> Kevin
My experence in gluing came from attaching _heavy_ bridges to my bookshelves,
and I didn't want them to move...so, I glued a 1x8 to the top of my
bookshelves, and then attached the bridge to that. Double sided tape would be
a better solution if you intend to retreve the lego when you are done with it.
On my current layout, I use screws through the track to hold down the 2
baseplates by the door, for the bridge to align with.
James
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One problem with double sided tape someone at the local Model Railroading Club
told me; it rips off the paint on the table sometimes!!
In lugnet.town, James Powell writes:
>
> > How about double-sided sticky tape (or foam mounting pads) to hold the
> > baseplates to teh table. Quick and easy.
> >
> > Kevin
>
>
> My experence in gluing came from attaching _heavy_ bridges to my bookshelves,
> and I didn't want them to move...so, I glued a 1x8 to the top of my
> bookshelves, and then attached the bridge to that. Double sided tape would be
> a better solution if you intend to retreve the lego when you are done with it.
>
> On my current layout, I use screws through the track to hold down the 2
> baseplates by the door, for the bridge to align with.
>
> James
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