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Ay-ya-yie, Brad! Sheesh!! I'm just speechless. As *usual*. When I was browsing the "recent" brickshelf stuff I just *knew* that had to be another one of your designs (before I checked! really! ;-), so I waited for the post to show up. ;-) Now, now, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build.arch)
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This is my most complex CAD structure yet. Here is an overall view: (URL) is the index to all the pictures: (URL) call it the Cathedral of Ice because the two towers look like huge icicles. I based this building on the general shape of Cologne (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build.arch) !
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G54DJ8.Gt2@lugnet.com... ... (...) It reminds me of the stuff I did when I first had Lego. Now this is nearly 40 years ago when all you could buy was basic bricks. I wanted to be an (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yep- (URL) nothing quite that impressive! The other folders have some awesome stuff too!! -Shiri (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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I did see these and he did an excellant job. As a matter of fact I had just watched the movie "The Colditz Story" a few days ago. For those who want to know, Colditz Castle was a German Jail for POWs who had escaped from other camps. It had the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I've never done it except as "hmm - would this work" exercises" as prep to a large project I've had in the wings for a while(1). I know Shiri Dori did a small medieval town to a similar scale as this guy's "larger" scale, and I think (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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Maybe this is old news. But I did a scan for Colditz last nite and didn't find any hits. Could be sloppy searching. I tend to look at "recent" stuff on brickshelf and sometimes I find stuff that seems recent but actually isn't, just something in the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi Sheree! Great job!! The colors are perfect! I love the way you have so much happening both inside and outside your FAB building! Wayne (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.fabuland)
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sheree rosenkrantz wrote in message ... (...) Hey, it's very nice to see where some of my stuff goes to! Very cute building, Sheree! Kevin ---...--- Victorian House: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) store: (URL) auctions: (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.fabuland)
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(...) Everything came from Lugnet people... The 2x2 round red bricks came from one of Kevin Wilson's ebay auctions. All the 2x1s came from Michael Hader, some via ebay and some via his Box O' Bricks at Dan Jezek's Brickbay. The Fabuland figures and (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.fabuland)
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(...) Hey, very cool. It looks like it could have come out in an "Advanced Fabuland." Question: Where did you get all the 2x2 round red bricks? Kevin (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.fabuland)
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(...) one resist this combination? Brilliant and great fun! I even admired the restrained color choices and "friendly" narrative intimations. -- Richard (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.fabuland)
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Amidst all the train pictures from PNLTC's G2K event this summer, I saw an amazing 6 sided 6 story yellow concaved wall building. It blew me away. I had never seen bricks used this way. I knew at some point I would have to build something similar, (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.fabuland) !
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| | Re: a new kind of draw bridge
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(...) Along with the floating crane to lift it into place! (24 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) In a way, I wish you hadn't shown me that. :-) Now I'm going to have to create it with LEGO... SRC LEGOArches and other StRuCtures (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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This is a Baroque villa based on Villa Amerika, in Prague (1720). I'm afraid that not all of the ornamentation comes through in the LEGO version. It looks a bit more neo-classical rather than baroque. (URL) posting the model on (...) (24 years ago, 24-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Futuristic Capital Building
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This is a futuristic capital building I created. (URL) utilizes a number of different classical architectural styles, and some art-deco, but the final look is decidedly futuristic. The central pillar is made from vertically mounted, curved, Paradisa (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Church design - what is right?
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(...) thanks, that's pretty useful. I friend told me that the transepts should be mote towards the tower, and the door on the southern side. He is correct about the door(s), but about the transepts position . I guess it will stay that way. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Nice. I like a lot of different things about it. I like the very small transept and choir. Usually small churches are purely rectangular. Only larger buildings tend to exhibit the cross-like geometry. I like how this one has the mini-transept and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: 27 Story Exoskeleton Skyscraper MOC (CAD)
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Actually, I've used www.greatbuildings.com, but this is more of a reference rather than a tutorial. Also, they are annoyingly lacking pictures on about 3/4 of their building descriptions! As far as the Bauhaus style, I probably should have been more (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Here is a link to a plan diagram of fairly typical cathedral. Cathedrals derive their plan form from the basilica. (URL) Tower should face West (often referred to as the West works) 2. Front door at the West, under the Rose Window -- the whole West (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G4FFG3.8w7@lugnet.com... (...) As far as I know, there is no comprehensive architectural reference on the web. I have often thought of making my own, but then I would have to travel all (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Churches often have some sort of underground rooms. Cathedrals generally have crypts for notable dead people underneath them, or for relics or whatever. Crypts for notable live people are kept elsewhere. Campaniles are generally part of the Italian (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Or bell tower, or campanile, particularly if it isn't attached to the church. (...) These often have a chapel underneath them, but I believe they are called the chancel. If you are refering to the area where the altar is. Amy (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) So then no, the steeple isn't always to the west. :D Doors are usually at the end of the nave (see below), or at least on one of the transepts. (...) Tower is usually called the "Steeple". The small additions on the sides are called (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Church design - what is right?
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Hello! I just putted my church online ( (URL) ), but that doesn't mean that my design will no longer change. I have had the following questions for a long time: 1. The tower is always towards West?!?! My local church points east if I am right. 2. If (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: 27 Story Exoskeleton Skyscraper MOC (CAD)
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Interesting. My information on Bauhaus is actually a bit limited. I'm basing it on a few write-ups an a few pictures I've seen. These pictures were of clear glass sky-scrapers that bear reasonable resemblance to my building. However, the external (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: 27 Story Exoskeleton Skyscraper MOC (CAD)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G4Eryu.DC3@lugnet.com... (...) looks like a Miami apartment block regards lawrence (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: 27 Story Exoskeleton Skyscraper MOC (CAD)
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Once again, nice work Brad. Thanks for sharing! This is a nice looking model, although I would hesitate mentioning Bauhaus. Walter Gropius had a vision, and I am not sure that what you have built captures his intentions. This is a Great LEGO model, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | 27 Story Exoskeleton Skyscraper MOC (CAD)
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This is a 27 story glass skyscraper I built from massive numbers of (virtual) curved Paradisa windows, white arches, and 4x4 1/4 circles. Here is an overall shot: (URL) is shot looking up from the entrance (URL) white matrix of beams protruding from (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Inverted 2x2 Gray Corner slopes...
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(...) Yup. 6085 is the only castle I can think of off-hand that I'm still willing to pay the market value for, just because of the parts selection. I come down heavily on the "parts is parts, sets is parts" side of build-vs-collect, and can't think (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Castle), which came with 12 of the inverted corner slopes in grey... It also had a bunch of black macaroni's as well :) Sigh... too bad we can't tell colors from the pictures-- I was really hoping for those 2x2x3 extreme corner slopes in grey (...) (24 years ago, 20-Nov-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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| | Church update - mock-up pictures
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I've added pictures of the 1/6 scale model to the church construction page... (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Hang on... You actually own a 2001 Star Wars set?! When and where did you find it, and were any of the other Star Wars sets available? How much did it cost? What are the gray cylinder pieces like? Curious people want to know... Joel <Set follow-up (...) (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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I own this set, and I can confirm that they are white. (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
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(...) Lawrence, I think you'll find that Richard Rogers (sorry, Lord Rogers) has patented this design already. Be prepared for Mandelson and the Style Police to knock on the door any day now... When you say that the original facade will be reused (...) (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It's a gondola, not a hopper... :-) *This* is a hopper (URL) :-) ++Lar (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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"Andrew Lipson" <werdna@surfree.com> wrote in message news:3A15AF8A.500561...ree.com... (...) opinions (...) You are not implying it is a monsterous carbuncal are you? regards lawrence (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I think I have a train that would go nicely with the station. I plan on expanding the fire station in my scene as soon as I get a few of the red half arches that I won on e-bay. Hopefully before the show. (...) My scene has gray sidewalks, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Architecturally ingenious but I'd rather keep the Georgian facade. And I bet Prince Charles would say the same. Andrew (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Oh, yeah, don't get me wrong... I think that there is a balance to be struck, certainly. I've travelled to Europe fairly often, and I would definitely say that while older buildings should be preserved when possible, it is also possible to go (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Lorbaat" <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G46rJs.BBy@lugnet.com... (...) store (...) pretty (...) river) (...) down (...) around (...) history. As we have a bit more history in Europe it is quite common to leave the facade of a (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Looking forward to see it live. BTW: Timmy should be scattered into pieces all over the RR track. Jorge F. (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
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(...) Ah, I get it. Very nice! I work in an office with a great big double-curved window, and with the bulk packs now available I had been trying to think of a way to model it. (...) Ahh.... (...) That's the true test of something that kind of works (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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"lawrence wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:G46oLC.2wB@lugnet.com... (...) decide (...) Looks fantastic! Excellent use of the bulk windows (how many do you have now?) I vote for the facelift. Huw (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Lorbaat" <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G46pqz.6D3@lugnet.com... (...) *extremely* (...) examining (...) There is a row of plates running along the bottom of the wall. The curve is achieved via hinges. It runs across smooth (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
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"Huw Millington" <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:G46pKs.5v4@lugnet.com... (...) I didnt buy any more. I still had some left over, plus I am reusing the ones from the glass roof of the old facade. regards lawrence (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) To be honest, I'm of mixed feelings. I think the new facade, while *extremely* ingenious technically, lacks some of the warmth and panache of the current Georgian facade. I am very impressed by the engineering feats of the rounded corner, and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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"lawrence wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:G46oLC.2wB@lugnet.com... (...) decide (...) Looks fantastic! Excellent use of the bulk windows (how many do you have now?) I vote for the facelift. Huw (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Proposals for New Metro Terminus Station Facade
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Though the architectural heritage of the Georgian Facade of the Metro Terminus is appreciated, due to its poor state of repair it has been decide to replace it. The architects model of the new terminus is now on display at (URL) sweeping glass and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Expanded Main Street scene and Commuter Rail Station
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(...) That sounds great. In my opinion the baseplate roads are just a little to narrow anyway. (...) Look forward to seeing them. Congrats BTW! Jonathan (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I agree that Grey would have been better but the black is OK. I don't consider all the black tiles a waist however because if they come out with Gray tiles in bulk I will probably do my roads with black tiles with Gray sidewalks and do away (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) same lines with tiles for sidewalks on my city project. I thought black would be too much though, and now that I see it, it *is* to much for my taste. I am hoping for grey tiles to be released in bulk paks. Theater is awesome. I love the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Wow Eric, It is hard to believe that this model can keep getting better. You'd think that you would eventually max it out. :-) This is just fantastic. You are an inspiration, and not just in one area. ( Town, and of course, Castle) -Andy Lynch ----- (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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In anticipation for the Greenburg show in 2 weeks I have expanded my Main Street scene and created a commuter rail station. For those familiar with my Main Street scene you will notice that the two buildings on the left are the same while the (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) When i saw those black doors the first thing i said was'where are the windows that match them?'The 30 i have just aren't enough to build a good building.I waiting for the day when black,white,red etc. come out.Those black 4x5's i allready had (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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richard marchetti <blueofnoon@aol.com> wrote in message news:G45BJ6.AGE@lugnet.com... (...) designs. Thanks for the compliments! (...) up (...) I don't actually intend to influence anyone (although it WOULD be nice if LEGO would expand their bulk (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) The comments on your page make me wonder if it is your intention to point up the fact that few persons could actually construct this with Lego in the real world. Is this the not-so-hidden agenda of your Lego CAD work? Just wondering... I (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Chris Leach <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:G45AzC.95D@lugnet.com... (...) white (...) Thanks! At least LEGO is now producing the 1x4x6 doors in black. That's a first step. I wish they would at least produce the 4x6 black windows and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Fantasy Skyscraper MOC
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(...) 4x6 windows(Hint,Hint Lego!) (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Fantasy Skyscraper MOC
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This is a large model of a skyscraper I built. The top and bottom are quite highly detailed using Baroque and Neo-classical motifs. It is 17 stories high. Pictures can be found at the following links: (URL) posted the .dat file in (...) (24 years ago, 17-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Church update - UPS breaks our windows
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Hi Amy, Just in contrast, I've had about 7 or 8 boxes shipped to me from S@H in the past month or two. They were shipped Canada Post parcel post, which is basically "regular" shipping. One of them arrived scuffed, as if something dirty or greasy had (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Church update - UPS breaks our windows
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(...) UPS delivered the package rather than sending it back. The box is crushed, and torn on three seams, but the contents seem to be intact. In all fairness to UPS this package was poorly packed. 3000 windows is sure a pretty sight :-) Amy (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) the (...) That's a very entertaining narrative. One comment though. I'm not sure how other people feel about this, but with dated list entries like what you have, I tend to prefer having the newest entries at the top, so I can quickly scan the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I was supposed to receive a package from LEGO shop-at-home today but UPS damaged the package so badly they admit it was damaged and are sending it back to the shipper for inspection. I've updated the construction notes with my recent UPS experiences (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Building Tips (was Re: WHAT THE...)
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(...) Yea, when I built up the copy of the set that I have, I was impressed by the cleverness of those doors. Definitely one of the tricks to bookmark (hmm... has anyone thought about collecting LEGO construction tricks and making either a book or a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build)
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(...) plexiglas or not. :) I'm looking forward to seeing more about this project. Steve (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Abston Church of Christ
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I've been coerc^H^H^H^H^Hconvinced to release details of my latest project, the Abston Church of Christ. I'll have pictures of the mock-up and construction site soon, but for now here's some construction notes... (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: 4 new pics of Suz's stuff in NELUG display at TCS.
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Thanks Dave, I was feeling a bit incomplete after that. I need to go and buy MP&THG because my VCR ate my copy :^( ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 4 new pics of Suz's stuff in NELUG display at TCS.
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(...) "Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!" "Be quiet!" "You can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!" "Shut up!" "Why, if I (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: 4 new pics of Suz's stuff in NELUG display at TCS.
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(...) A LEGO employee is probably a Monty Python fan, the Soccertruck also had this scene in the castle display: (URL) the top of the rightmost tower! Monty Python rules :-) "I, Arthur, was to carry Excalibur. That is why I am your king" "Look, (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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Sounds like something Hugh Heffner would make :-) (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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| | Ferris Wheel
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Okay. Before I embark on this project of creating a ferris wheel from legos... I was wondering if anyone has done this and has pictures of it online... If so, I would also be curious to see any building designs (mlcad)... This project is for a first (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks for that generous compliment! Brad Craig Roberts <cackles@tpg.com.au> wrote in message news:G3Jqxn.M6I@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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This has to be one of the best lego creations i have seen yet, keep up the good work you give us all inspiration. Well Done. Craig (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks Shiri! Shiri Dori <shirid@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G3J5vo.5LF@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks! Bob Fay <rfay@we.mediaone.net> wrote in message news:G3J3ss.1H9@lugnet.com... (...) inspiring. (...) Rome. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks for the compliments. I tried to ensure that it is really possible to "mount" the parts in real life, but this does not mean that all the parts actually will interlock. You are exactly correct, in that there are a few pieces that would be (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hehe... I can see why. You never fail to amaze, Brad! -Shiri (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) have shown through the eloquence of design why the current state of Lego Direct bulk ordering is so woefully inadequate. On your web page you state, "Many of the parts on this building are mounted upside down or vertically. I tried to ensure (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I am pretty much into gears, motors and beams, but that is really inspiring. Beautiful! -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G3FKw1.DF5@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks. This one was a real challenge to make it seem like the building was curving. I actually started with the curved band in the middle and worked my way down and up! Mark van 't Hooft <markslegoland@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks Yes - There are things that really annoy me about CAD building (lack of pieces and not actually being able to touch anything), but it has a lot of advantages. The parts that are there can be used in any color and any quantity. This is like (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks for the compliment. Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G3FnzK.JuK@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks - My "Baroque Palace" was more neo-classical looking. I felt like I had to do something more obnoxiously Baroque! John Matthews <jmatthew@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:G3GFur.4EK@lugnet.com... (...) Rome. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Nice work, Brad. A fine example of Baroque architecture! Build On! John Matthews Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G3FKw1.DF5@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Great effort again Brad. Weighing up whether to attempt this in real life, I suddenly realise what colours I have these parts in and I don't think the combination would work from the selection I have. Surely someone has a better range of brick (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Nice piece of work Brad. I like the use of curves to deceive the eye. Now where are my LEGOs? :) Mark van 't Hooft Lugnet Member 485 Mark's Legoland @ Brickbay.com (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) You continue to rock my world. eric (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Brad Hamilton wrote in message ... (...) Wow. That's just beautiful, Brad!. I especially like the vegetation pieces as decoration below the upper windows. It's interesting to see the different kind of creative use of pieces which comes with CAD (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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This is my Baroque Church, based on S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane in Rome. It has far more curves and ornamentation than my previous attempts at Baroque architecture. (URL) posting the .dat file to lugnet.cad.dat.models. Comments are appreciated! (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !
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Shiri Dori <shirid@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G3By3t.10o@lugnet.com... (...) That pony would be perfect! (provided it was in an aged bronze color like the new Statue of Liberty set) Too bad nobody has created that part for CAD use. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) If you don't like the colors, you might try hacking the model files to change the color values. There's a 0 COLOR meta-statement, which allows you to assign any RGB value to any color-code. This includes transparency and dithering treatments. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Ah, ha, yes!! Paradisa Country Club <set:6418> indeed had such a pony in brown. I have one from my cousin's set. Those are probably pretty hard to come by, but worth a shot; those would probably work pretty well in that (amazing, may I note) (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Nonsense! Build it full scale! :) That ought to bring out the true beauty of the building! Be sure to provide for the accompanying piazza so we can get the correct viewing angles ;) Build On! John Matthews Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I have posted the .dat file to lugnet.cad.dat.models. It is quite large (87K). Enjoy. Hakan Tandogan <hakan@iconsult.com> wrote in message news:yxwem0w3mjy.fsf...plus.de... (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Yes - I think the reason I missed the color originally is that its pretty faded on the real building. Also, the colors are blended. Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G3Avy3.IMn@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Jeff Johnston <sakura@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:G3B1Ky.8qn@lugnet.com... (...) I thought those sets used regular horses. I'll have to take a look. I wouldn't be able to use them on the computer, but maybe it will give me an idea as to how (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G3Av15.GC6@lugnet.com... (...) level of (...) I did make some really small horses, but they were indistinguishable from dogs or any other 4-legged animal. I don't think they would look good (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) If you don't mind, posting the .dat files to lugnet.cad.dat.models or putting them directly on your web pages would be most nice. Regards, Hakan (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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