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(...) Everything is so asthetically pleasing. Plus your pictures come out so vibrant. Do you have any general rules of color or archetecture you try to follow? Felix (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I forgot - One more part: The rose window is from an aquazone Hydro Search Sub ( 6180 ). Walmart was blowing these out for only $15 (regularly $50) a while back and I picked up a few for just this sort of purpose. Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Alan hasn't been quite as devilish lately. In fact, he's been lowering rates. I just wish he had lowered them faster. If he had lowered them 2 weeks earlier, he probably could have saved me about $30-$40 month on my mortgage. ben medinets (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Ohhh...not quite as interesting response as I was hoping but that will do. Personally, I like the "sacred coin" idea...especially with the money bath....except I wouldn't know what coins they could use...the standard gold coins Lego puts out (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks Those bath-tubs are hard to use because they are the wrong scale. Previously, I used one as a swimming pool in my hotel resort. A picture of it is here, but you can't see the tub because its hidden behind the main tower: (URL) think I have 2 (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks, I have a HUGE amount of trans-dark-blue. I'm still figuring out how I can use them. My previous trans-blue building can be seen here: It's a bit gaudy. (URL) <mfuss903@aol.com> wrote in message news:G9vG3D.9ut@lugnet.com... (...) major (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Peter White <aztekium@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:G9v7nC.K02@lugnet.com... (...) works, (...) I've managed trans-green with black (easiest), white (medium), and yellow (the most difficult in my opinion). LEGO actually puts out sets with (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hmm - I never thought about exactly what was supposed to be happening with that implement. It is actually supposed to be a small staff (its a Star Wars lightsaber with a trans-green thingy on the end). I figured that he just waved it around and (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hi Ben, The other cathedral is from a completely different city called Aqua-Metropolis. It is an undersea town and can be found here: (URL) cathedral was my first attempt at a large church. It is big, but somewhat "kludgy" in my opinion. I did a (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Ohh....looked at the interior shots, and also was quite intriqued with the baptistry (bathtub)....there is a tap (assuming water can be filled...) also the priest is holding a vial (a glass or something)...is that sacred oil or sacred coins he is (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Ahhh....that is very interesting...also the other cathedral looked very good but (IMO) not to functional in your city...lovely creation though... chapel by the sea. Yes, you can really see the Byzantine Architecture in it...I thought it was (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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ben medinets <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:G9wL6q.CE2@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks! The support columns don't actually contribute much structurally. I just like the looks of them. In a traditional cathedral, the roof is too heavy to be (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Some people were asking where I got all those trans-green pieces: The large trans green corner at the back of my cathedral comes in 6199. This set has 2 of them. You may be able to find this for half price in the stores. I've also seen them on (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) That is a great looking cathedral...loved the buttresses (support columns on the sides to help hold up the roof!!!) looked very life-like but also very creative at the same time... pretty nice scale too....and I liked how it meshed in with (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Oh ya, I forgot to mention that I LOVED the use of the bathtub. I have one myself and have never seen it used in anything outside of my collection. I got a real kick out of seeing it in your moc. Mark P (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) WOW! I am really impressed. I love to see trans parts getting used! lol, I personally LOVE transparent parts, but have not really used them as a major part of anything yet. But, you - wow nice job all the way around! I tip my hat to you. Mark (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) You've done it again, what an exquisite structure. I probably would not have put trans-green and white together, but it works, and so do the chrome details. Interesting use of the Belville elements and it's good to see the green flames get a (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it. Rolf <rolf.spamlovesyou.r...fords.net> wrote in message news:G9uxrK.JvF@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Yes - That is fantastic. I wonder why he never posted any information about it??? Alan Gerber <foofoogood@hotmail....ed_e-mail> wrote in message news:G9st8E.8tI@lugnet.com... (...) incredibly (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks for the compliments. I actually had a bit of a hard time with this one. I started out trying to build a big cathedral, but realized I didn't have the bricks, so then I downsized, and downsized again. Then, I thought it would look cool right (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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nicely done!! -- And they said 'Computers will never be in general use' "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G9unzo.IHn@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Beautiful and with a sense of humor! Great! -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G9unzo.IHn@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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This is my latest MOC: (URL) is a multi-level church with a detailed interior. Here is the updated page for my city: (URL) is Appreciated Brad (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !
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I just noticed the incredible facade Stefan Vorst has made here: (URL) . It is of incredibly high quality. It is one of the best facades I've ever seen. </alan> (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch) !
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(XFUT lugnet.castle) Hi Everyone! I'm proud to announce that, after nearly six months on back-burner, one month in construction, one month waiting for pieces for my roof and another month waiting for documentation, I've finally finished... Gareth's (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.castle.org.cw, lugnet.build.arch) !!
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I came up with a model for the Endor Shield generator. Actually this is probably not the structure that actually generates the shield, but it the one that Luke gave himself up to Vader in. In my model the platform on top is large enough to allow two (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.arch)
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Well that just sucks! I was looking forward to seing it! Let down at the last minute. :-( (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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:( Whaa! Whaa! I just found out The Kujawa Tower was a victim of the cutting room floor. Funeral services are TBD. In lieu of flowers please send Lego. The show ran long and they cut the scene. What a disappointment. The property master was very (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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That's Sebulba from the Star Wars pod-racing set. I had always thought of this as a useless part and was debating on throwing it out, but it makes a nice "gargoyle" statue for a building! Hakan Tandogan <Hakan.Tandogan@varetis.de> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks, Yes, I was trying to do something different with this one. Stephen F Roberts <wubwub@wildlink.com> wrote in message news:u1pn9tgaln3mj2r...4ax.com... (...) captures the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I'm clad I could motivate you to delurk! :) The curved area at the bottom is made of a large number of 1x12x3 arches on their side. Normally, you would be looking up towards the ceiling to see this view. I have a ton of these arches, mostly from the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Looks like one of the Star Wars pod racing pilots. -gyug (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) *Gasp* Beautifully done, I wish I had so many arches to play with. But then again, I would have to have your artistic talent, too ;-) There is a piece I can't identify at the moment: the "sculpture" between the two lances on the round ufo (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) ...Wow! There's almost too many new ideas in it to list! It really captures the look of an ultra-modern architecture building. Great job! --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Brad, I'm delurking to say that is one of the most wonderful and memorable MOCs ever! Truely a masterpiece. I totally agree with leaving that structural cylinder open. Can you tell me how you made that curved, ribbed area at the bottom and back of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hey, thats not allways true, I've found like 4 peices that don't say lego, but i know are because they came from a lego set. I can't think of them off hand right now. Josh (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) The Y-Wing comes with 2 of them, IIRC. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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www.greatbuildings.com has a few castles Mike Rosulek <mjr@powersurge.net.nospam> wrote in message news:G9A8A0.K9w@lugnet.com... (...) My (...) <set:6066> (...) to (...) it'll be (...) the way (...) castles (...) castles (...) directory (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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Now I remember where I got the others. The small UFO flying saucer had a couple of these. Bradley Dale <dinosauria_ca@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:G9AK4H.JM7@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) It looks like he used Brasso on the UCS TIE cockpit trans-smoke dome. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the views of my employer...) Card carrying LUGNET MEMBER: #70 (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hmm - I don't have that set, so there must be yet another source for the other two that I have. I'll have to think about it a bit. Rick Hallman <Griffon_Industries@...emove.com> wrote in message news:G9ArCD.9z5@lugnet.com... (...) them (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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That's a brasso'd canopy from the UCS Tie Fighter. It looks like CRAP in the stock configuration, but when you Brasso off all the hokey looking gray printing on it, it looks really fantastic! This set was on sale at TRU a while back for $80 or (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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if it is the grey 4x4 1 high, circle, technic peg holes, There is 4 of them in the old Launch Command Launch Tower on the fuel tank. Rick (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) SWEET Where'd ya get that black trans dome?! It looks cool I want one. RIck (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) SWEET Where'd ya get that black trans dome?! It looks cool I want one. RIck (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Actually, I just realized that another 1x4x6 "juniorized" black panel I had was non-LEGO today. Brian taught me how to look. If it doesn't say LEGO on the studs then its not LEGO. This sounds obvious, but this particular piece really looked like a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I wont tell on you. Right now, all of my entries in the town contest are "pure," as well as my only entry so far for the Antient Building contest. I'm already tainted, so it doesn't stop me when I want to do something interesting because (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks, I actually tried a variety of structural elements within that empty space, but they all seemed to weaken the artistic impact of the structure. There is something about that enclosed empty space that seems to really make the building. Kyle (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks, I'm surprised that people like it so much. When it was about 2 stories high, it looked increadibly cool, but it seemed to get less so as it grew to full size. I'm reasonably satisfied with the result, but I think I still prefer the other (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks. I agonized for quite a long time on how to attach the horizontal pieces. At one point, I was designing an all-technic frame around which I was going to wrap all the bricks. Finally, I realized that I didn't need all that complexity (and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hi, You can get those in the Y-wing (in the Tie/Y-Wing set). They are part of the engines. A while back, this was on sale as a "combo" back for 1/2 price at Toys R Us. I haven't used too many parts from that set until now. Actually, that set appears (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks for the compliments. Josh Baakko <shi_web@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G9AI29.G9v@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Ooooh, very nice! Ya know what would make it even cooler? An elevator in tbe middle of all those exterior arches! :-) --Kyle (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) By the way, I just fainted. That is bleeding awesome.... So much stuff to look at... no wasted pieces. It just.. just.. flows! Beautiful. (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Brad, wonderful work as aways! I love it. I had to look very carefully to see what you did to attatch those outer arches. All I can say is I would have cheated (mangled connectors, or heretical non-Lego pieces would have been in the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Wow. I notice the 4x4 circle brick in light grey used to attach the tubing on the corner. What set is it availible in? (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) That is amazing! Josh (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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This is my latest building: (URL) can also look at the raw photos on Brickshelf: (URL) is probably one of my strangest structures yet. LMKWYT (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hello everyone, I'm quite new to LUGNET, and I'm excited about getting back into castles. My two favorite sets ever were <set:6074> Black Falcon's Fortress and <set:6066> Camouflaged Outpost, and I can't wait until I have the time and resources to (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.arch)
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Bummer. No tower. Guess the people who make the show have no idea about when it will be on. I agree this episode was pretty lame. Since the new episodes are on 5 times each weekend, I will wait until I see it myself before posting another false (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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It just ended and no LEGO. I don't think I can sit through another episode of that. I bet that they moved it around or something. Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:G98KoC.77I@lugnet.com... (...) "Lizzie (...) Sunday (...) (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'm watching it right now (from the Los Angeles area), and it's about science projects. It's almost over and I haven't seen any LEGO yet. Man, this show sure doesn't appeal to me! The acting is terrible! I guess its intended to appeal to 10 year old (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Hi Julie, Thanks for checking out the show. I'm glad someone was watching. I just checked with the Disney folks and they said the episode is scheduled to air tonight. Maybe they show different episodes back East? Maybe the Disney people don't (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) 2/25 (...) I tuned into Lizzie McGuire, but I didn't see the tower :( Did I miss it or did it get rescheduled? I did a little checking at tvguide.com and the episode listed for the 3/3 show has a different plot than the one that aired today. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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It is supposed to fall on the kids and get destroyed. They kept it. I'm not sure how it fits in to the script. I heard they show it in reverse reassembling from the ground up. Have to wait until tomorrow to see for sure. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hey, So what are they going to do with it on their show? Did they give it back to you when done, or did they purchase it for good? Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:G94JEr.Lu5@lugnet.com... (...) Sunday 2/25 (...) soon as (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Its on the "Disney Channel." Typically, this is available via Cable or Satellite. Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:G94JEr.Lu5@lugnet.com... (...) Sunday 2/25 (...) soon as (...) post the (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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If anyone locally is interested, it is on Channel 31 on the West side Adelphia (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Rick, Can you tape this and bring it to the next meeting? I think that would be cool. Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:G94JEr.Lu5@lugnet.com... (...) Sunday 2/25 (...) soon as (...) post the (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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OK, I just found out my "Kujawa Tower" will be on the Disney show "Lizzie McGuire" this Friday (2/23/01) at 6pm (5 central). It will also air Sunday 2/25 at 3pm and 7:30, and Sat. 3/3 at 6pm and 11pm. Don't miss seeing a LUGNET members creation on (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Lorbaat <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message news:G90GyL.E7r@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Thanks - I traded away a lot of my castle shields for other architectural parts. I'm glad I kept these! (...) you (...) Yep. Here are some pics of the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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(...) castle sheilds. You say that the bottom two floors are inspired by the "Paris Opera"- do you mean l'Opera Garnier? There's more than one opera house in Paris... eric (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the compliments. I actually had several "mind blocks" in trying to create this building. When starting out on a large building, it seems so tedious and difficult to actually get started. When I laid the foundation, I thought "I'll never (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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As always, Brad your stuff is great. I love this one. Definitly an inspiration to build bigger and better buildings. -Jason Spears (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Baroque Building Housing a Monorail Station
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This is my Baroque styled Hall of Fine Arts. Its second floor supports a built-in monorail station: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains) !
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I just found out the episode featuring my tower will not air today. As soon as I find out from the scheduling folks at Disney when it will air, I will post the information on LUGNET. Stay Tuned! The show is on 3 times on Friday 3, 6 and 11 pm with (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: My Diorama Entry...
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Eric Kingsley wrote in message ... (...) in (...) direction. (...) lanes. Mmmm, that would look *very* cool! Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) Lego Web (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) You noticed that too :-)... (...) Well the Brown and Orange building was a bit of an experiment and I don't think its to bad although it definitely isn't one of my favorites. I wouldn't have considered using dk gray either until we were able (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Eric- Nice Job! Maybe our towns could be sister cities! It already looks like we use the same phone company. ;) I really like your streetlights and the dumpsters. The brown and orange building reminds of Thanksgiving. I haven't considered (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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I like Cristopher was unable to quite finish my Diorama for the Town Contest but I have submitted it anyway. I don't have time tonight to add text to the pictures but I will do that soon. I just had to get the final set of pictures up before the (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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| | Completion of the World Trade Center tower #1
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I have finally finished one of the twin towers, and posted about 20 pictures on my site. Construction of this first tower took almost a year, begun in April 2000 and completed in February of 2001. The exterior contains over 12,500 pieces, or about (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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That's tres cool, Dwayne! I love the fact that it'll be displayed at PNLTC layouts! People will flip:-) This again exemplifies what I think is so cool-- LTCs modeling regional landmarks. Seems about time to mention JT's NGLTC Atlanta chicken! FUT: (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Gastown. Thank you Kevin. It was driving me crazy that I couldn't remember that. Tim "Kevin Wilson" <kwilson_tccs@compuserve.com> wrote in message news:G8nKCr.2rG@lugnet.com... (...) castle (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Timothy D. Freshly wrote in message ... (...) right (...) there, (...) That's The Games people, in Gastown. They have branches is North Van and Abbottsford (?) as well. They still have older sets, and their prices are still way over retail for (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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Dwayne: I was in Vancouver a few years ago and saw this magnificent building personally. You have done a great job capturing its essence. I wish I would have had more time to study it because it is such a striking building. Vancouver itself is an (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Shinjirarenai! KK are you sure you were not an architect? Sorry to hear of the demise of kumamoto-jo, but if we can look forward to more work like this I can only be happy. Chris Barker chris@superfami.com (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Rebuilding the Empire State Building
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(...) Simply amazing! I really like the World Trade Center (one of my all-time favorite buildings) If it's not too much to ask, roughly what kind of costs are associated with such a colossal project? (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Yes, Tom I did disassemble Kumamoto Castle for the Great Wall but I still have the itch in me to build some more castles. Recently, I got a really nice picture with a cutout of the main donjon of Hemeji Castle and later on this year after I (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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In lugnet.build.arch, Kung-Khoon Quah writes: . (...) Wow, excellent, yang terbaik, bukan main, lah. Did you have to disassemble your Japanese Castles to have enough rock slopes? That would be a shame. What's next? Angkor Wat? Cheers, Tom Napolitano (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks, Bill. Let's just say it damn near took every dark gray and light gray brick I have in my possession to do what you see and Bless TLC for bulk orders otherwise I could not have made it. I have asked GFLTC members to contribute modules (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Great job!! Very impressive. Boy, when you go ancient - you go big! I guess it's all down hill from there. What happened, not enough bricks to do the whole thing? ;~) Bill (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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(...) you come up with. :D Jeff (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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Dwayne Towell wrote in message ... (...) Yeah, I thought that was probably why :-) Oh for real *cheap* bulk! (...) I'd stick to grey rather than changing color. Blue would take you back to teh cartoon look, I should think. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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Thanks. I only got to see it for an hour while we were on vacation last year. It is a very cool building. I tried red at first but it looked to cartoon-like. Tan would be cool but I don't have near enough to do that (and I even part sets). I think I (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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(...) great. (...) planned? Library Square actually is two buildings: the library which I built and a surrounding building which has office and retail space (I believe). I will be adding the surrounding building which is also curved and has some (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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Thanks for the compliment. I saw an apartment building Steven Barile built out of yellow (and black or red) that had all curved walls and was kinda triangular (I can't find a picture of it on line). When I saw a (tiny) picture of the library I knew (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Asian Monuments - The Great Wall of China
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Finally got enough pics and descriptions to post my Great Wall of China Lego MOC which will be my entry to the Ancients Theme 2001. The pics are at: (URL) designs feature: - look and feel of the Great Wall of China - a wall that snakes around and up (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.castle) !
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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Dwayne Towell wrote in message ... (...) Cool, Dwayne! I love the VPL building (and it's a good library inside, too). I think I might have tried to do it in tan or red rather than grey (pieces permitting) as one of the noticeable features of the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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That looks like a very challenging building to make out of Lego. looks great. Glad to finally see some more non-orthogonal creations. Any others planned? (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Vancouver Public Library
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Wow! That is a really cool looking building. I haven't seen quite that sort of curved wall construction before. I like the way (apparently) that you used the 1x2 plates to create a solid curved band. Great Job! Brad Dwayne Towell (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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