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Hi, Jojo! (...) Thanks. I must say, I have often been inspired by your LEGO work, and strive to achieve a similar attention to details. The (URL) Canterbury Murder>, (URL) Hall of Albirona>, and (URL) Luther> scenes are among the finest (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Hello! I like your Brick Testaent very much. Mainly because it's so fine selected and built and arranged. But then also because I get to read the bible again. I've heard most if not all of the stories a long time ago when i was a child. And when I'm (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient)
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(...) Thanks! It felt really good to get back to a consitent work schedule, banging out two website updates in a month. I hope I can keep the momentum going, but last time I said that I got sidetracked for like three months on other projects . Maybe (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) I had done a smaller menorah for High Priest's house in the Trial of the Century story in The Life of Jesus. That one used just hands for the candlesticks, this one has a larger base and uses full arms. I tried a few other menorah designs, but (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) funny story: when I was in christian school growing up, this story was cited as to why we shouldnt lean back in our chairs (when Eli fell back). I guess Absolom was why we shouldnt have long hair either. -Lenny (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) SNIP This is a great installment! So simple in presentation, and yet so powerful!! I really like the design of your Ark, and the representation of the people in your stories is very, very good (and with all that debating, I'm so impressed that (...) (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) I don't know if it's new, but that's a nice (URL). And thanks for the RSS feed! Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Over the past couple of weeks I've somehow been able to pull myself away from an ongoing (URL) friendly discussion and lively debate> with John Neal (and others) over in ot.debate long enough to create the first four stories for the newest section (...) (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !!
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(...) Gary: I have no plans to tear those down (I would not want to get "Preservation Lego" on my case). I was actually refering to some other buildings of mine that are not based on any prototype but do use quite a bit of tan bricks. Niether of the (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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I agree Jim, It's not worth it to tear down your 2 Detroit Art Deco masterpieces, the David Stott Tower, and the Fisher Building complex! They're awesome! Gary Istok (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Very cool. I'd love to see it next to mine: (URL) is 64x64 studs. (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for your comments! Since my Lego model of the pyramid is only 82 studs per side (and 41 bricks high) and the real thing has a base measureing 705 feet per side, I would have to scale it up by a factor of 8.5 in linear dimension to (...) (18 years ago, 26-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) I am not a member of an LTC but if I am able to attend and am able to bring stuff, I'll let you know. Thanks for the offer. Jonathan (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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James, Truly inspirational, showcasing simplicity at its best. How close is it to actual minifig scale (one stud equals one foot)? I don't suppose you have a sphinx project underway? ;) Thanks for sharing! Magnus (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for your comments. A Lego model of the Pyramid representing it soon after completion would probably consist almost entirely of white slopes with a red layer at the bottom (according to one Egyptologist). The very tip might be yellow (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the comments. I would strongly recommend that you make the trip to 2007 NMRA. Are you a member of a Lego LTC? If not, I am sure we could work in some of your buildings into our display! -Jim (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Wow, excellent, Jim! A stunning likeness. The capstones just at the top gives it a very authentic look. And the ruins at the bottom give it increased presence. The inner passage construction is impressive too. For comparison, it would be nice to see (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Very cool Jim..Perhaps i'll take a little of that tan of mine and build it's brother:-)Chris (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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Very nice! The scale s very impresive and I love the (relative) simplicity of the hatch. The cut away details are also very nice! Overall great work! God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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(...) I am strongly considering a trip to Detroit for NMRA next year and look forward to seeing your new buildings. I definitely understand the roadblocks and down time waiting for parts to complete projects. I am trying to figure out solutions to (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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