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(...) So who were the winners? Russell BayLUG/BayLTC (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi! Here are some photos of a project that I've had on the backburner for more than a year or two now, and which still is unfinished: a model of my parents' house. (URL) Brickshelf folder> It was built mostly with pieces from my pre-dark-age period, (...) (18 years ago, 12-Apr-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Very cool. This sort of architecture renders so well in Lego with the right hands and you seem to have those hands. My favourite detail is the pipe down the side and the handrails but it is all very nicely done. Thanks, Tim (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) It's the third building built after a real-life example... first was my brewery "Hengelo bier", which in desolate state is still in existance today : (URL) second building was a post-WW2 standard house designed for the Dutch Railways, to house (...) (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi there Jan-Albert! I like the house very much! I have seen pictures of it before. Pretty amazing architecture for 1924. I also like doing LEGO versions of real houses and buildings. Is this the first building like this you have done or do (...) (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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After a long period of silence from my part when it comes to MOC's, I'm proud to finally present : the Rietveld-Schröder house! I've created a MOC Pages site for it, (URL) contains some facts about the real building as well, which is well worth (...) (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !!
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(...) Better yet. Add it at a slight angle and add a sloped roof leading up to it. Oooh! I like this train a lot. Wish I'd spotted it first ;) More Soviet trains is always nice. Looking forward to seeing it finished. Tim (18 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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Ah, the cab windows seemed harder to pull off than the side windows, which is why I focused on those. For the nose though, I don't see why he wouldn't be able to use the new window on the crane car in the freight set. I didn't mean the Krokodil (...) (18 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hi Sonnich, I had to deal with similar windows on my (URL) VL23>. I first considered plane windows on their side too but discounted it for the same reason so I ended up going for a three brick by four plate brick built window which I thought (...) (18 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I think he was talking about the windows down the side. You also can't turn crocodile ends upside down as they are full-height pieces. However, it does look like there's a green train windscreen on the crane truck you could invert. For windows (...) (18 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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Could wait for the new freight engine and simply flip the train windscreen upside down. -Stefan- (18 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi all! I am working on a new engine (TE116), and need some windows for the motor section. Plane windows are fine, but I'd like some rounded windows, which are a bit wider than high. I have been thinking about SNOT, turning them 90 degreed, but they (...) (18 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I am extending the contest to April 5th! This will allow additional people to participate and will give me a chance to get settled with a new job before judging starts. This will also let people use there moc's for an April fools joke if need (...) (18 years ago, 3-Feb-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) i love the texture but man that had to cost a fortune. (...) Wow you built the tan building right around when I discovered the Lego community. My how time fly’s. i'll reserve the rest of my opinions until the contest ends but thank you for (...) (18 years ago, 3-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Very nice! Using the 1x2 plates gives it a wonderful feel! My favorite part is the cornice: With the frustrating limited variety of parts (and quantities) available in dark red, it looks fantastic! Excellent use of those parts with excellent (...) (18 years ago, 2-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Vey nice John.....very ascan worth indeed.I like the roof lines details.Chris (a fellow darkred buf) :-)Ps look for a new version in 16 days of my darkred factory:-) (18 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Here is my first entry into Ondrew's town building contest. It was an unusually busy month for my business and so I had less time than I thought for contests, and so, sadly, I missed the Iron Mecha deadline:-( But I was able to complete this (...) (18 years ago, 1-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! And thanks for helping me with protocol - I know nothing about this stuff. Time for me to get reading up on BrickWiki. Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (18 years ago, 28-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) And thank you for adding a link to it on your page. I've added a link back to the page to provide credit. Since BrickWiki is meant to be more of an encyclopeadia it is unusual to credit the information provider but since I nicked the (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Tim, Excellent! I like your link organization (AFOL/other resources) better, and love the idea that anyone can add their own link! I did think it important, though, to credit those who provided 'other resources' links as much as possible, as (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Awesome! Another great link! Thank you very much for sharing! On a side note, I grew up in Pittsburgh, and walked through those streets; even went to a few of the businesses mentioned on this site when I moved back there for a short time after (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for your kind words! I look forward to your gallery when you get the chance! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (18 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Tony! Here's another link - a gallery of historic buildings in Pittsburgh, mostly storefronts and banks: (URL) Spotlight on Main Street> Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Tony. This is wonderful. On a side note: I broke down and bought a camera this weekend and will contribute some neighborhood-y type NYC shots next week. I'll make it a point next weekend to get out and take some pictures during the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) OK. My gallery of Manchester (the original one) shots. Just two pics so far but I will add more to it so check back every so often. (2 URLs) Maj after moderation> Tim (18 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I've started this resource page (URL), using links from this thread. Please let me know if you'd like to contribute or remove anything. Thanks! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (18 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !
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(...) ooo, great! In that case, maybe I will. I am already half-way through my current submissions. I am awaiting bricks to complete them as of right now. Hopefully I'll have them within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I won't be able to (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) why not do it for the current contest? there's nothing stoping you or anyone else for that matter. i've only gotten 3 entrees so far so it would be a welcome idea. besides you have untill march or longer if i decide to extend the deadline. (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Sounds like a good fun contest idea. Maybe when the current town contest ends, and there are more "cities" (as discussed earlier) in photos online. We could do a new contest like this. I am thinking an added twist though: We choose from a list (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Agreed! I take pics of architecture and buildings when I travel, and have pics of: Las Vegas, NV; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA; and Omaha, NE. I'll post them as I get the chance. (...) Maybe one of us could create a page here on LUGNET (I don't (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) well ya actuly. i did like most people do when there bored i googled myself. I found out that not only was there a HARTIGAN'S Ice cream parlor but it was in northern illinois. about 3 weeks later i happened upon it on my way to a date so i (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) (I could have sworn that I posted this reply yesterday but I can't find it so I'm posting it again. Maybe I just forgot to hit submit or something. Weird.) Very nice work. Great idea. But you forgot one newsgroup: lugnet.build.arch. I added it (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) (snip) (...) Oooh, thanks, Mat! later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 6-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) If you center the fence on a jumper plates, you can acheive 1-LU or 5-LU inset. I do something similar with technic bricks centered on jumper plates to acheive 2-LU insets. Mat (...) (19 years ago, 6-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi James, I shifted my response to .build.schleim so you may have missed it ((URL) here>). If you use technic rods you can obtain infinite resolution with firmness by using part 4265 to hold it in place. That will work with my solution using (...) (19 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here two odd-valued off-stud-alignment, or odd-stud-alignment (OSA?), of (URL) and 7 LEGO Units shown as potential train door insets>. Other ways to achieve this 3 and 7-lu OSA? Of course, there are always the clever ways of using clips (...) (19 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This construction is incredible! Erik, brilliant. Thanks for recalling that to my attention. later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi James, It's not quite SNOT but there are two ideas (URL) here>. Also check out (URL) this thread> which is where I got the idea of using that part from. I think it is a great part and I thank Erik for bringing it to my attention for SNOT (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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What constructions can follow from (URL) this 6 LEGO Unit fence part>? I haven't fussed with ideas, yet, but I wonder if there are some new stud-offsets to be found with this 6LU thick fence. Train doors and engine vents always come to mind, but (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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You do see half timbered houses in the UK a fair bit usually in terraced streets most frequently above shops. I've certainly seen more half timber than full timber but I guess they last better. As Lenny says extra floors were frequently added onto a (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) After searching exhaustively on Google (well, as exhaustively as 1.5 minutes allows), the "half-timber" was a contrast to using complete logs -- the timbers were split, or (more often, I think) squared-off. Steve (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) created around 1850 that wooden buildings were not allowed to be more than two stories high (because of the risk of fire). To get around this limitation a unique (for Sweden) house style emerged: the lower story made of stone (or sometimes (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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"Sonnich Jensen" <sonnich@hot.ee> wrote in message news:IqF0FD.pII@lugnet.com... (...) I can't speak for American-English, but in British-English, half-timbered refers to houses which are entirely made of timber-frame-with-infill. I think the "half" (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I add some pictures from 2004, of "full timbered"* houses. They do have a fundament, thourg small. (URL) links: (URL) Does "half timered" means, that the 1st floor is stones only? (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I'm not a medievalist - I'm more of an aesthetic castler (going for the look, not accuracy) - but I did take a trip to England. Most houses were either all stone, or all timber, but there were a few that were half and half. This one for (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Sonnich, I know I've seen pictures of half-timbered houses in older German and French villages, they may be more common there than in Denmark. The medieval city with narrow streets and half-timbered houses overhanging the street at higher (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) it's not unheard of. (...) I think you ask an interesting question... I don't know why I do it that way, mostly because everyone else does? Most of the early CCC buildings are done that way, Dan Siskind's Blacksmith Shop set is done that way, (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi all! People have been building a specific style of half timered houses (and villages) for some time now. Another example is new on BS, which in spired me to write this: (URL) houses seem to be build with the 1st floor of stone, the second floor (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Nice job, Jason! I particularly like the use of random and all-inclusive color, the technique I prefer to work with. Don (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Looks like you're running out of house! Good luck on the record attempt. Your posting was just fine, BTW. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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This is my first time posting so please let me know if I am doing anything wrong. I'm trying to build a tall tower using only Lego. I know that the record is over 90 feet but using just the bricks on hand I made a tower 17 feet 11 inches tall. (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch) !
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(...) I'm looking at doing this for the arches that support something (i.e., have bricks above). It would be hard to make it look right for a stand-alone arch, though. Right now I'm working on the groin vault for the interior ceiling. I'm using a (...) (19 years ago, 18-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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It would be nice when you where able to use SNOT for the underside of the arches, buiding these curves from normal slopes placed upside down. The more versatile range of slope gradients that normal slopes show, would allow one to build a much (...) (19 years ago, 17-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I'm going to design everything in MLCAD, then build as I can afford it. The one flying buttress has about 700 parts. IIRC, there are about 18 buttresses in the actual building. Those will be a small portion of the actual size of the final (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Looks like it will turn out quite nice. Is the cathedral going to be all CAD, or are you using the CAD program to plan what you're going to build in real life? The crossposting you used for the message was exactly the way it should be. : ) (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Hello All: This is my first post to the newsgroups. I wasn't sure if I was allowed to cross-post to other groups; let me know if that is discouraged. I've started working on a minifig-scale model of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. I've got a (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Late night in the Moscow Metro
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Hi all, Recently I've become quite interested (a little addicted might even be more accurate) to Russian trains and Soviet architecture. Both have their own unique traits and styles which appear pretty much nowhere outside the former Soviet Bloc. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(URL) Questions about the competition can be sent via e-mail to: scombs@ivytech.edu (19 years ago, 10-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.us.in.eva, lugnet.events, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.announce.bimp, FTX)
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After building a (URL) microscale Sears Tower>, I decided to do a larger compressed version for use in our train layouts. The resulting (URL) model> debuted at MichLUG's GATS 2005 display in March. However, I still wasn't satisfied with the size and (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Re: new moc: dark tan beach house
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(...) glad you enjoyed it. i must admit that even star wars pieces have their uses! -§ deborah §- (19 years ago, 2-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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| | Re: new moc: sand green beach house - fixed link
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Deborah Higdon wrote: snip (...) thanks to jason allemann who pointed out the error in my link. (19 years ago, 1-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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as you may have seen in previous posts, parlugment, ottawa's lug, participated in railfair on october 15-16. as part of the group, my contribution to the layout was mostly restricted to a beach area opposite the port. it's all right, i didn't mind (...) (19 years ago, 1-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !
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I like the interiors a lot in this MOC! The table is excellent, the plants everywhere give a great feel. The chairs were a clever use of the SW flag. I also liked the centrepiece with the dk red base. The doors as skylights are also great! Thanks (...) (19 years ago, 1-Nov-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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another beach house created for parlugment's layout at railfair in ottawa this past october. (2 URLs) modeled after a house in wells beach, maine, this large traditional new england beach house features a wrap around porch with a large front (...) (19 years ago, 1-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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as part of parlugment's participation in railfair, i was given real estate at the end of town because i had already created one beach house which i wanted to incorporate into the layout. as a result i was able to build a full beach display with 4 (...) (19 years ago, 1-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) Man, oh man. This is really what it's all about. What a cool style. Its nice to know that there are still lugnetters who are actually building and not spending all day in front of their computer screens stroking their intellect. The aspect (...) (19 years ago, 22-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Simply incredible. I daresay bricklink supplies of 5 stud bricks and 1x1 technic bricks will dwindle in the near future. (19 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Yes, that is one way of doing it. But I don't have that kind of quantity of those parts. I was thinking of using this technique for the walls (URL) and then using the technic bricks and 5 stud bricks for the corners but I couldn't figure out how to (...) (19 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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<snip> (...) Thank you for the greater detail, One query thou, did you consider using tiles under the clear 1x2 bricks in the windows to hide the studs within the panes of glass, or was it to unstable ? Otherwise, gathering from the reaction from (...) (19 years ago, 21-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Hello all and thanks a lot for all of your wonderful comments! I truly do appreciate it. OK, here are the details. For the actual brick wall part I only used multiples of four different pieces; a 1x1 gray five-studded brick, a 1x1 gray technic (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Daan Bargerbos" <daan62@xs4all.nl> To: <lugnet.build.arch@lugnet.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 11:56 AM Subject: Re: Studless Brick Wall Study (...) Sorry for answering my own post. The correct link is: (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hi David, it took me a while to understand the basic principle. What I found I've uploaded on Brickshelf. after moderation: (URL) this helps! Thanks and best regards Daan Bargerbos (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I agree that the only way to get around the corner is to use 1x1 technic bricks with the modified 1x1 brick but how do you then match the height of the studs? I cheated and used a half height tyco plate under the headlight bricks but it just seems (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Allister McLaren" <allistermclaren@opt...et.com.au> To: <lugnet.build.arch@lugnet.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:05 AM Subject: Re: Studless Brick Wall Study (...) Hello Allister, I've found it as well, (...) (19 years ago, 19-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Yes, it's a very effective and impressive wall technique. I too was curious how it was done. Then I found this on brickshelf. (URL) (19 years ago, 19-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) This is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing! (URL) [ j o n ] (URL) [ z e m i d o t n e t ]> :: lego weblog :: creations :: moonbase (19 years ago, 19-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Holy... Needless to say, that rocks, and the photography is wonderful. Looks like a render. -Stefan- (19 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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It's MOCs like these that put me to shame... Great job!!! God Bless, Nathan Visit my brickshelf gallery: (URL) (pic=link) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "LeGogh" <jeh@legogh.com> To: <lugnet.announce.moc...gnet.com>; <lugnet.build@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.build.arch@lugnet.com> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:14 AM Subject: Studless Brick Wall Study (...) Hello (...) (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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That is so awesome! wow! wow and WOW! Excellent work. e (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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This is just plain impressive. I bow down to you oh master of mysterious and wonderful brickwork. (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) That is so amazing that I feel compelled just to post and say wow. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see how you acheived this genius. Brian (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Excellent work. It reminds me of this one from BrickFest: (URL) (Caution, large image) I'll definitely be using this technique. I also like how you modelled the street corner. Nicely presented. I look forward to the finished building. Build on (...) (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I know how he did it--with model shop glue! Ha, just kidding, it looks incredible...miniland scale, I presume? Derek (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Jonathan, This is awesome, very realistic. I'm not sure how you've done, so enlighten us when you get a chance. I can't wait to see the finished building. Thanks, George (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) And dalek (5-stud) bricks, and technic 1x1 one-hole bricks, too, one presumes... It's very neat, what with half-plate spacing everywhere, but you'd have to be very carefully moving it if you didn't want to have to re-set loads of tiles! I have (...) (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Simply fantastic. I'd love to hear how it was done. It looks as if you used dark red, and if so: kudos! IMO a realistic building method like this would be done a dis-service if done with brighter colors. Also, I love the windows. I was very (...) (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "LeGogh" <jeh@legogh.com> To: <lugnet.announce.moc...gnet.com>; <lugnet.build@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.build.arch@lugnet.com> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:14 AM Subject: Studless Brick Wall Study (...) Hi (...) (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) ...... Impressive..... For a second I thought this was a huge model to get such beautiful brick work (ie: 4x2 with tiles on top for each brick), then I realized how you did it, and was even more impressed. What more can I say but wow. It's a (...) (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Freaking amazing, this is the coolest thing I've seen since Nick at Night started re-running Murder She Wrote. Yes, I know it is outrageous to say, but this wall is sexier than Angela Landsbury. -Keith (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi All, Here is the beginning of a studless brick wall study I just started. I have more floors to build and details to work out, but you get the idea... (URL) Build On! (URL) Jonathan Eric Hunter (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, FTX) !!
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Hello! I like that cathedral. It captures the Gothic building style very well. So I like it both for its architectuural appearance and its more traditional LEGO building style. The choice of red bricks certainly was due to their availabilty but (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hi Gary, Do you have any better photos of this? It is almost impossible to see the details of the cathedral and I would very much like to as they all look very interesting. The crossribbing in the two top towers in this pic ((URL)) looks (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Sorry to respond to my own post, but some ideas are flowing over at LEGOfan: (URL) by, check it out, and add your thoughts!! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 9-Sep-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hey, Everybody! I've been thinking about this idea for some time, so it was interesting to see the subject of the ultimate LEGO room mentioned in this post: (URL) I replied by posting the text of my own idea file here: (URL) start the ball rolling - (...) (19 years ago, 8-Sep-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Only if bribed appropriately... :) Norbert Black (19 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) they're initially from my (URL) and hopin' and prayin'> folder but they were realized by my fellow lug member, (URL) norbert black>, who will paint anything that will stand still long enough. another lug member, (URL) jason alleman>, has (...) (19 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Deborah- where do those dark flowers come from? I enjoyed seeing this at BrickFest! -Cyndi (19 years ago, 19-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) (3 URLs) (...) thank you. maroon (dark red) is my favourite colour and a chance to use it in a moc was great. i've been saving these pieces for a while and loved the mix with butter yellow. had a lot of fun with the patio set, 3 designs to get (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I love it! Great use of parts, the patio chairs are sweet. And I like the colors. Sweep of the roof gets style points too! Tim (Smith) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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