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Subject:	Flush access door
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space
Date:	Wed, 28 Jan 2004 22:23:16 GMT
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While working on my latest train I had an idea for an access door. It uses the 2x2x2 container but leaves the door flush with the surface and leaves no gap above the door. I'm not sure if its been done before but here it is. The wacky colors are for clarity. Here are the components. The 1x2 plate modified with door rail is the key. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush01.jpg The jumper plates off set the container 1/2 stud and line up the door with the surface of the model. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush02.jpg The 1x2 plate modified with door rail lines up with the front of the door http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush03.jpg Use 2 - 1x2 tile to cover the top. The 1x2 tile has no deviders on the bottom and allows for the 1/2 stud off set. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush04.jpg The whole assembly is 3 bricks high. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush05.jpg The undercut of the 1x2 plate mofified with door rail allows for the hatch to open. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush06.jpg Here it is in the model http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/FlushHatch/flush07.jpg LMKWYT Mike

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		Re: Flush access door
(...) Dan Siskind did something similar (same?) on one of his trains a couple of years ago: (URL) course, Dan is usually good for several new building techniques every time we see him. The GMLTC refers to him as our "alpha builder", the rest of us (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)

		Re: Flush access door
(...) SNIP (...) Now, can you put the whole thing in upside down so the door opens up? Aaron S (20 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)

		Re: Flush access door
(...) Snip (...) Well built and well shared Mike. And, all studs-up too. I can imagine several uses for this. Best regards, Ley (20 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)

		Re: Flush access door
I'm more interested in seeing the train its sitting in! Looks like quite the beast! Like the vents in there too... Josh (20 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)

		Re: Flush access door
(...) Such a simple little innovation, but a great one. The uses for space stuff and their affinity for studlessness makes it a welcome addition. Nice work. Cheers, -Gil (20 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)

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