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(...) Wow. That is on big structure. And wow.Wow. That's just cool. I never came up with the idea to make an underwater city. That's just one big cathedral though. Chef P.S. Wow. (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks for the compliments! My aquazone history is kind of interesting. I never bought a single aquazone set until last year. Then, just for fun, I got a 6199 (Hydro-crystalization station or something like that). However, I never used it to build (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) (Picks jaw up off floor after realizing how much aquazone you have...). WOW! You are the only person I know of who can make such wonderfull aquazone stuff. How many neptune discovery labs do you own? (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi, I just finished posting photos of my Aquazone Cathedral. You can see the building here: (URL) follows the general floor-plan of French Gothic cathedral, although I've mixed in a bunch of other architectural motifs. Its quite large, taking up 6 (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi. I've spent the weekend hunched over my computer at home working on my "New Improved" web page design. Boy, its not as easy as you guys make it look, that's for sure! Anyway, I am now inviting you all to come visit my newly updated site. Its: (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Well, a while ago, I made some stuff, like beds and halogen lamps. just follow this thread: (URL) also made a house with a bunch of furniture inside: (URL) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi folks, One of my slated Lego projects is to build a furniture store - basically an idea list for different types and styles of minifig- scale furniture and accessories for filling out houses, castles, office buildings, spaceships, etc. To that (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Well, there is a really large model of it in Legoland, California. It's shown in "The Ultimate Lego Book" (from DK Books last year.) They give some (scant) background on the process, noting it was done with computer guidance. -Erik (NY, NY) (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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I am sure it is in DK's "Ultimate Lego Book". Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Professional Lego model designers have made it; it was in the Ultimate Lego Book. (24 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: First block of Main Street for Brikwars, Train, or Modern town display
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(...) I dunno about other graphics programs, but my personal favorite (Fractal Design Painter) actually has a flame 'brush' that you can use to paint with. It lightens and tints in a 'flame' shape, so it's got really nice dramatic effects on a dark (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) amount that I have!!! By the way, does anyone know if dry ice ill have any adverse affects on LEGO? I was thinking of using some for that "smokey fire" effect, but am not sure if it will harm or discolor pieces in any way. Any other (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) As long as its a hypothetical fire I'd be all for it ;-). Lord knows we probably all have more LEGO flame pieces than we know what to do with. Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) page. (...) I (...) Lego Fire Dept. can have a few "action shots". What are the chances I can "burn" it? :) Tom D (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Well, that mish-mash is what makes your style so unique, IMHO! I love it and it fits well in your late town (may it rest in peace). <grin> There was a reason why you won CLSOTW, Brad... your theme mixing is definitely refreshing and special! (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Manfred Moolhuysen <moom@nospamchello.nl> wrote in message news:Fx8nxo.4uE@lugnet.com... (...) awfull! (...) totaly (...) I suppose you could call it gaudy. It is definitely a mish-mash of styles, but then again, all my buildings are. :) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) He might have told you that, but are you sure that was his real reason ? Concerning the castle makeover: From an astetic point of view, it's awfull! Especially that windmill on top makes it look like a Paris nightclub. Just what you could (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) ;-) Thanks for the compliments. I wish I had had time to take more pictures as well. Unfortunately, we were hot to sell our house and the real estate agent insisted that the LEGO stuff be taken down before we had an open house (to keep people (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I kinda wish you'd have taken s'more pics of it before tearing down... :-( Overall, though, wow!! That is pretty dang high... and beautiful to boot. ;-) -Shiri (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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I have redone my Romanesque castle in a Gothic Rayonette style. You can see it in the second picture on this page: (URL) main site is at: (URL) me know what you think! Brad (24 years ago, 2-Jul-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) First Thanks a lot! As for the insides currently only the 3 story building is accessable although I have not added any interior to it other than floors. I have kept accessability in mind for the other 2 but I didn't want to use up all my 1xX (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Eric, This looks absolutely amazing. I am extremely impressed with how it came out ... I am drooling over the idea of having another Brikwars festival with that in the scenery and landscape. Out of curiosity, are the insides accessible? Regardless, (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Ever see <set:1490 this bank set?> It uses the same door design. Alan (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Eric, I was sure it was a theater, like the one in Davis square or the empire on Mass ave. Just add another nondescript story to it. The sign is my favorite part of the whole bloc (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Yah, the more I look at it the more it does look like a movie theater although I think one story is kind of short for a theater. Unless you assume the theater pit continues into the basement. My origional thought was that it was some sort of (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) page. (...) I (...) I'm not much on Town, but the sheer attention to detail here is amazing, Eric. And, I also think that little shop w/ the marquee(sp) should become a little one-screen movie theater. I also like the look of paved sidewalks, (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hey Eric, Aside from chipping in on the comments (it looks fabulous :-), I'd like to say thanks for putting in a pic of that green-haired gal... now I *have* to buy that set. Dang!! ;-) -Shiri XFUT .b.minifigs (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.minifigs)
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I love the door on the corner! (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Or, it could be a store which has opened in the building of a failed theater. (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Hey Eric, I'm not sure the small one-story building with the triangular sign sticking out above the sidewalk is a store at all. What it really reminds me of is a small, one or two screen movie theater - the kind of operation that's being (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Me too -- my jaw literally dropped. It's quite realistic! Now all it needs is a few people playing stick hockey on the roof of the one building. :) --Todd (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Looks very nice. Damn, I would LOVE to blow that up sometime in a Brikwars game. Too bad I am in DC. I have the Brikwars itch and no one to scratch it with. Well, that didn't sound so nice. You know what I mean. :) (Imagines a squad coming (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Thanks, Maybe we can Blow it away at a Brikwars game sometime :-). (...) I know... I was thinking the other day that I was telling you how I could never do buildings and how they always just turned out to be 4 walls and a roof. :-) I guess I (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) And just think, you only got back into Lego for Star Wars! :D eric (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Oops! I knew I forgot something. I had meant to add a back door like in other buildings. The assumption being that the stairs were accessed there and it was not a secondary entrance to the store. (...) I have been thinking about (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Very cool! I for one am impressed! I really like the look of the corner building. Reminds me of a lot of suburban downtowns with retail on the bottom, and trendy apartments up top. Only suggestions I'd make are: Some kind of exterior covered (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | First block of Main Street for Brikwars, Train, or Modern town display
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Well I won't go into to much detail here because most of it is on the web page. The origional inspiration for this was buildings others brought to NELUG's Brikwars games although I had stopped work on it for the last month or two as I got distracted (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) How sad; I was hoping they were trans-lt-blue... I was reaaally looking forward to starting construction on a model of the Citicorp Center in Manhattan. Alas, I will have to wait... Why are they clear? The picture on lego.com is very clearly (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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