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Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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Wed, 1 Dec 2004 22:25:42 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Timothy Wade wrote:
> First, I must apologize if this question is answered someplace that I
> overlooked.
> 
> Okay, now here is my question - does anyone out there sell kits for large trees?
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1005055
> 
> Something to that effect? I've tried several times to build my own version of
> those types of trees, and they almost always invariably come out looking
> terrible.
> 
> Perhaps if someone out there has directions, if no one sells a kit?
> 
> Thanks to your patience!
> 
> Timtohy Wade

Wow, I'm honored.

I still have the tree you referenced built, and if you'd like I can create it in
LDraw and post it, so you can look at it closer. I've also got a better camera
now that I can take larger and clearer pictures with.

The key, I think, to doing trees like this is put more than 4 branches on the
trunk, which means breaking out of the 90 degree constraints. They aren't very
sturdy that way, but they look more natural.

-Laura



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  Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
 
(...) you're most welcome, I do apologize for not posting who the tree came from. I guess the second part of my post that I just realized was this - I'd like to populate my town with those trees, and if someone had already done the legwork and put (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
  Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
 
(...) i would find an ldraw file usefull as well. i have a nice larger pine tree design made from 2 christmas kits that i made insturctions for but not all trees are pine's. a few oaks and other trees would be a welcome addition to my layout. (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)

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  Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
 
First, I must apologize if this question is answered someplace that I overlooked. Okay, now here is my question - does anyone out there sell kits for large trees? (URL) to that effect? I've tried several times to build my own version of those types (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)

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