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| For the third year, the (URL) Bay Area LEGO Users Group> (BayLUG) is taking part in (URL) Maker Faire>. (URL) We have a 25-foot square train layout and several additional tables, including a large Technic crane and excavator. The show is open until (...) (16 years ago, 3-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: I'm Batman!
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| (...) Thanks a lot! I was really pleased with how this turned out and it's nice to know I'm not the only one. Deane (16 years ago, 3-May-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: I'm Batman!
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| (...) Indeed! I really like your SNOT construction, and the cape and mask are great. Spotlighted! "Big Daddy" Nelson (16 years ago, 3-May-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: MOC: Hundertwasser's KunstHausWien
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| (...) Fantastic, really shows the many possible asymmetric and odd shapes you can create with Lego. And an incredible amount of patience to figure out how to do them all! Roy (16 years ago, 3-May-08, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | SCLTC at Fullerton Railroad Days 2008
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| (URL) SCLTC> makes its sixth consecutive appearance at the tenth annual (URL) Fullerton Railroad Days> celebration this weekend. SCLTC will bring a full club layout featuring town and city scapes linked by operating LEGO trains. (URL). Location FRRD (...) (16 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: MOC: Hundertwasser's KunstHausWien
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| (...) That was a very ambitious project, and the resulting MOC is wonderful! (16 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | Re: I'm Batman!
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| (...) Yes, you've done a great job on detailing the prints of belt, torso and mouth of the minifig. (16 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: MOC: Hundertwasser's KunstHausWien
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| (...) --snip-- (...) As usual this work is highly impressive. The attention to detail in the facade is mindblowing. I really can't say much more... I'm awestruck. Tim (16 years ago, 2-May-08, to lugnet.build, FTX)
| | | | | MOC: Hundertwasser's KunstHausWien
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| Hello, My latest creation is a model of the art museum KunstHausWien in Vienna, Austria, designed by famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. (URL) See all pictures in this folder> (URL) Reference pictures for comparison> The model was (...) (16 years ago, 1-May-08, to lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.at, lugnet.loc.at.wi.wie, lugnet.loc.de, FTX) !!
| | | | | SAAF Rooivalk
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| (URL) Hi all, Just presenting my version of a SAAF (URL) Rooivalk>. It's one mean looking bird. Comments and crits welcome. Tim (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) Thanks Aaron. (...) The pilot did have some dizzy moments, next phase I will gear it down a bit. (...) Thanks, and I would love to see vids of your Micro Melbourne. Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) Once again, excellent work, RATTC. The chrome building is a fantastic addition, and I love the monkey touch, Thou the pilot must be dizzy by now KBC Aaron A PS: love the video, Need to do that with some of mine. Plus love your commentary voice (...) (16 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Spring Show wrap up!
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| Well that was a busy little weekend! I had a fantastic time (albeit a little tiring) and it was purely due to the people that showed up! Deb and Jason came down from our nations' capital! Deb with the wonderful buildings! And jason with the (...) (16 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
| | | | | Samurai Dojo
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| The way of the Samurai has long been taught in Dojos of feudal Japan where various martial arts techniques are taught by the Sensei. (URL) AC (16 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
| | | | | Re: The Brick Testament - Solomon Gets Wise
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| Super work as always, Rev. I was dreading the sight of mutilated brick (URL), but it looks like you spared us such gore. I've often seen this story "helpfully" cleaned up to be two women, or two mothers. But prostitutes. Hmm. It being the last day (...) (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
| | | | | 5 New TIE Fighter MINI Models
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| Hello folks, after many many months of absence, I finally can present some yet unpublished models to you. They're all TIE fighters from the Expanded Universe but should be recognized by most Star Wars fans. Below are the image links with - a brief (...) (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | Re: The Brick Testament - Solomon Gets Wise
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| (...) Heh. Well, not a conscious homage, but I do remember that that video was played about twice an hour on MTV back when I watched a lot of MTV, so it is likely seared in my subconscious mind. Now if my next set of stories contains a LEGO Axl Rose (...) (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
| | | | | Re: The Brick Testament - Solomon Gets Wise
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| (URL) Was this shot an homage to the (URL) video for November Rain>? Marc Nelson Jr. (16 years ago, 27-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
| | | | | The Brick Testament - Solomon Gets Wise
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| WARNING: This post contains links to MOCs illustrating subject matter that may be considered inappropriate for children. (URL) The Brick Testament> launches a new section of the website today with nine new illustrated Bible stories chronicling the (...) (16 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: The Brick Testament - David loses a new son, gains a new hat
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| (...) Nice. :) Of course, I'm updating with 9 new stories today, so there goes your hard-fought progress. (...) I'd guess it's actually just two instances of one new piece you don't recognize. That throne is built around the odd piece I used as the (...) (16 years ago, 26-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) LOL, oh really? Oops, I thought you just "stumbled" now, and didnt read anything but "rtl"...or perhaps were too busy building a perpetual motion machine, giggle. (Ahhh memories of BW) Janey "See you soon, Red Brick" (16 years ago, 24-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) Snipped my post (...) Thanks David. (...) LOL, perhaps, but sadly micro is limited in detail that many of our club members do so well, as well, funny enough, I just packed everything up, and it still took 2 of those huge black totes I use, so (...) (16 years ago, 24-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) Sadly Paul, I have no secret source of chrome bricks (and man I sure wish I did) because I have a bit of a silver chrome fetish... and my next project uses quite a few. I have acquired mine, over the years, mainly from Bricklink. Janey "Red (...) (16 years ago, 24-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| In lugnet.build.microscale, Rob Hendrix wrote: snipped my babble... (...) Thanks Jimi, I wasnt aware of that, will check it out, and will probably just add the vid to my own domain to avoid all compression. Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 24-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) HEY!!! Im right here ya know!!! Chris (16 years ago, 24-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) It's a fantastic micro! Can't wait ti see it. THis may catch on and be the next 'big' thing for our shows--I can see the appeal of bringing small yet wonderfully detailed stuff to shows instead of lugging in huge modules Dave K (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) [SNIP] Where did you get all the chrome silver bricks in picture 19??? Wow. I need almost that many for the organ in my cathedral, but they are SOOOOO expensive!! Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| "Janey Cook" <janeyofthejungle@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Jzr0rw.8xK@lugnet.com... (...) Not a big help, but a little nonetheless: You can tweak *some* YouTube videos by adding a little extra info to the end of the url. Try adding "&fmt=18" (...) (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Yet another LEGO blog, MinilandBricks
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| (...) I think this is cool news. Thanks Bruce. Hopefully this will motivate me to post about my miniland scaled project and I look forward to reading your posts. Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Building a Better Mousetrap
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| (...) How can one build be so right, and so wrong at the same time. Love seeing Lego being used for such a practical reason... but, errrr remind me not to lick your collection anymore. Now, can you make one for the squirrels in my attic? Janey "Red (...) (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| (...) LOL, polish??? More like boredom, but I do appreciate the sarcasm, wink. (...) Uh huh, thanks J. (...) Oh come on, there was some White Trash there, and in the past I have given you some Dirty Deeds, and Tub Thumping! But, I must admit, I can (...) (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Re: Layout
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| Super fantastico!! And so much polish I had to avert my eyes a few times! Can't wait to check it IRL on the weekend. The vid was awesome. Can you post anything without BNL? :) J (16 years ago, 23-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.microscale)
| | | | | Layout
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| Well a first (for me)... I am actually posting a MOC before it actually makes it to public display. Normally it takes me months to get around to posting, if not years. Anyhow, no real background, this is just an overview of my rebuilt Micro Train (...) (16 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.microscale) !
| | | | | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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| (...) Thanks much! I actually had considered your solution while I was working on designing my boiler, I used your similarly snotted boiler as inspiration. The problem I run into is that my boiler isn't all one color, so in order to use your (...) (16 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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| (...) Thanks much! I think if I ever do a non-streamlined 8-wide steamer in the future, I'll have a hard time decided between this cheese slope technique and the curved half arch. I like the curved half arch look better, but last I checked they were (...) (16 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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| (...) Thanks much! To be honest it didn't cost quite the fortune some may think. It was pricey, but it only cost me about $15 for all the cheese slopes I purchased, and I didn't use them all. I've used half cylinders before on my streamlined (...) (16 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Building a Better Mousetrap
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| (...) Brilliant work. I remember building a mouse trap when I was very young, with digestive biscuit and peanut butter as bait. By morning, there was evidence that the mouse had gone in, eaten the food, possibly even rested a while and left without (...) (16 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Building a Better Mousetrap
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| Ahh, functional uses for LEGO, I like it! The best shot is definitely the one with your little visitor inside. (16 years ago, 22-Apr-08, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Yet another LEGO blog, MinilandBricks
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| Hey all, I'm adding to my own personal blogroll with (URL), a blog focused on MOCs at the Miniland scale. BTW, I'm looking for a co-blogger, so if you're into this scale, let me know. Bruce (16 years ago, 21-Apr-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Work In Progress - #425 and my SNOTty boiler
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| (...) ... (...) ... (...) Very nice. I saw your comment on flickr about the running boards. You might want to try what I did on my similarly snotted boiler. I used white for the running boards, but then right above I used 1x2x1 panels instead of (...) (16 years ago, 21-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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