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Re: When is a Slope not a Roof Tile? (WAS: we want....a shrubbery)
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Sat, 17 Nov 2001 21:51:44 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.lego.direct, Allan Bedford writes:
> > In lugnet.lego.direct, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > In lugnet.lego.direct, Scott Sanburn writes:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > > Sand Red roof tiles (2x2): 100 for $7.99
> > > >
> > > > Oh no! Brad, I love you guys there, but could you, if possible, release the
> > > > 2x2 tiles in some of the older colors such as light gray, yellow, and blue?
> > > > I am not a big fan of sand red, but some people enjoy it. I am sure I speak
> > > > for many when we would love to see an expanded color array of the existing
> > > > bulk packs. It is more of a suggestion than anything, since I would love to
> > > > pave my Shell Station in light gray instead of black.
> > >
> > > "roof tile" is LEGOese for "medium slope". These are 2x2 medium slopes to go
> > > with the 2x4 medium slopes they brought out already.
> >
> > O.K. I'll bite. If those are "roof tiles" then what are these called?
> >
> > http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=3297
> >
> > I've always used these for roof slopes. Not every roof in the world is 45
> > degrees. :)
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> I call them "low slopes" or "33 degree slopes" (even though they are not
> EXACTLY 33 degrees, just like the "45 degree slopes" aren't exactly 45)
Yes, I figured the 33 degree thing would come into play somewhere. I've
always thought of these as "roof bricks" and I think it's primarily because
of how I aquired my original supply of them.
See the following link for pics:
http://www.apotome.com/lego/misc/misc.htm
I also put up pics of the 936 parts pack. My first intro to larger wheels.
> the number escapes me at the moment but I bought a
> boatload of them a while back thanks to the good offices of a nameless
> benefactor
I have no idea what you're talking about. I suspect that's a good thing. :)
Regards,
Allan B.
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