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oh yeah, very nice. although you want to keep in mind what adrian said: build what YOU like, and don't mind us ***holes (paraphrasing) this is really nice now, keeping the greeblies in between the slopes and behind the engine panels is really (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | *** LDView Version 1.9.9 Released ***
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LDView version 1.9.9 is now available, in both source and binary forms. You can download either from: (URL) highlights of version 1.9.9 include: Fixed smoothing of curves. (It was broken completely in 1.9.8.) Changed from ZIP-based distribution to (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: New Space MOCs
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John, While I think the ship looked good the way it was (yeah, if it were to *really* fly thru space it might get ripped up, and maybe "fighter" wasn't the best description for it), this is even better. I think it's fine just the way it is now. Maye (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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Okay, I've stripped most of the greeblies: (URL) this a good place to start redesigning the model? PLMKWYT. -JHK (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: LEGOLand Store in Carlsbad?
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(...) hehe, my ears were burning. But yes, there is a store in the mall by Legoland during the holiday season. But when I was there this last weekend they told me today (Sunday, Jan 12th) was going to be the last day it was open. Its just a holiday (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: TLG ad in Model Railroader
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Yes, this is basically a dream come true. I recall dreaming of the day when you could do a GATS. Then a complete fantacy was that LEGO would ever be consisdered legit. And now... the ad and the rag says it all! SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Space MOCs
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Wow, thanks for the very detailed response, Paul. I might change the story line... -JHK (who's going to go and redesign the Heavy Fighter, or perhaps take it apart and try to build a greeblie-less ship) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: B&O V-2 Hudson Steam Engine
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Hi Tom, Very nice job. I love the simple lines. Yet has plenty of detail. I guess I'm on the other end of the spectrum from Larry on that point! I am working on a 4-6-4 right now too, so I have a couple questions. Are your drivers attached to the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Calling for BricksWest train sessions
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Final seesion list: LIST OF SESSIONS: The Making of a Multi-Dimensional Train Layout - Robert Powell *Beyond LDraw: The Making of a Train Instruction Book - Steven Barile *Detailing in LEGO - Jeremy Rear Design Study: New Track Geometry - Ben (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | to greeble or not to greeble
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(...) well, there are basically two 'kinds' of design: 1) greebled, machinery, "dirty" look 2) smooth, sleek, refined, "clean" look #1 shows up in a lot of movies like Aliens, et al where you see lots of greeblies all over everything. #2 shows up in (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Mosaic: Map of the USA
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(...) Never! Wait til you see my next project :) It's in the very earliest of the design stage, but it will be BIG when it's done. No, not map mosaic big, but impressive nonetheless. I just can't seem to build small :) Adrian (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Very nice, but some of the internationals beat you to it. Is it any wonder your map is to scale with my map of the UK (a miniscule 48 x 64 studs) j/k lugnet.loc.uk:8040 (URL) though, yours has an impact that mine could never achieve. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture)
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Ahh, thanks much. Adrian (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Plans for Billund Summer '03?
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(...) Nej, lyckligtvis har jag en äldre och därför betydligt mera driftsäker Volvo nu... 8-) /Tore (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.se)
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| | Re: Greeblies: Pros and Cons (was: New Space MOCs)
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(...) My designs take in a great deal of various Sci Fi sources. Most space vehicles on TV and movies are typically fairly uncluttered, or at least have large expanses of smooth surfaces. Most likely because it's easier to make models that way. But (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: The Quasar
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OK, well, at the risk of being accused of saying its PrettyGood TM its PrettyGood. meaning, its a lot better than other stuff you've done. you are getting a cool feel for shape and color and hiding stuff in your ship like sandman does sometimes. i (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Space MOCs
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On 00:37 01/13/2003 +0000, Paul Hartzog wrote (...) Is there a ship under all those greeblies? :-) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New Space MOCs
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(...) Well... I would gladly trade an ISD for a plane ticket to a certain place near Arlington, Virginia that happens during the summer and I can't go to because of cost... Thanks for the compliments. (...) Yeah, I didn't have a proper fleebnork (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: LEGOLand Store in Carlsbad?
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(...) Mike - others here surely have more details, but you shold be able to get to the LEGO store in the Carlsbad outlet mall off the same Cannon Road exit as LEGOLand. I believe you take a right onto the road that parallels I5 (Paseo Del Norte?), (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | WTB Wheels and Tyres from 5571
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I need a quantity of 8 68.8 by 24 tyres and wheels from the 5571 set. Please let me know if you have any and how much they would cost (including shipping to Charlotte, NC 28273 U.S.A.) Please email responses to geoffgr@comporium.net (my hotmail (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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