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| (...) I love the green building, that is a standout model! I should build my bank in that color, it looks like money! Oh well... Josh (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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| I am in the middle of building a home train layout with my kids, and am cranking out buildings for the town section. Although most are in various stages of completion, this one is close enough to being finished for a spy shot;-) (URL) earth (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch) !
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| (...) Seems many buildings in the US are this way, too. But that's just 'cause they put small rooms in 'em. But seriously, though, it makes sense. Many lobbies of tall buildings are the equivalent of three or four stories high. -JDF (23 years ago, 13-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| Hi, Thanks for the compliments. I have several reasons for having high ceilings: - In many forms of classical architecture, extremely high ceilings are the norm. For instance, one famouse Italian architect, Paladio, recommends having a ceilling as (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| I'm still trying to figure out where I got this. My part isn't yellowed and looks brand new. I do recall trading with someone as a kid and he had that moon landing set, but I'd be really surprised if it was in that good of shape from so long ago. I (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| (...) There was also an accessory pack from the late '70s which had, I think six national flags (I have a Union Flag, a Swiss Flag and an Australian flag left) perhaps with some other bits, there may have been a Stars and Stripes in there too. Psi (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Aaaaand MORE stuff!
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| ...Thank to Brickshelf, I now have a bigger, better forum to post pics of my MOC's! Please check it out... some of it is already on my website, Architekta--so please forgive any redundancies. My Brickshelf stuff... (URL) my pathetic little (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| (...) high ceilings, 12 or so bricks above the floor. Any particular reason to this? They seem to work well, but I'm not sure what it is I really like about it... -JDF (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| (...) There was a moon landing set from the late 1970's that had one. Maybe that was it? --Bill. (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| Thanks for the compliments. Actually, I have no clue where I got that American flag. I've had it for a long time. Anyone know where these came from? Yes - The 4x4x6 curved panels were very time consuming to "clean" with Brasso! Brad Josh Baakko (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: BrickTopia Public Library
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| (...) Wow, post a message and check to see if it worked, and theres this one right there! Cool building, i've been thinking of building a library too. I like the US flag idea, i'm gonna have to track a few down (anyone got some they'd give up?). The (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | BrickTopia Public Library
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| This is my latest Fantasy-Baroque building: (URL) is a shot of the city as a whole so far (you may have to hit refresh to see the latest image): (URL) are appreciated, Brad (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch) !
| | | | | Re: Updatd my site...
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| Hey, thanks Matt! I guess I missed that Simpsons episode... but having just seen that Bill Gates/Steve Jobs movie on TNT, I dig the Apple reference. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: Updatd my site...
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| I really dig the church...unfortunately, all my mind can conjure is the image of Homer Simpsons' bare butt squeeking up the glass ceiling! Or perhaps this is the First Assembly of Apple Computers (Cupertino)! Ayway, a great use of transparent (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| Paul Hartzog <panarchy23@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GAK7u0.n1I@lugnet.com... (...) Yes - I agree that the buildings are getting smaller and not quite as nice. I'm running out of bricks and prime real estate! In my first building (the natural (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| Mr L F Braun <braunli1@pilot.msu.edu> wrote in message news:GAJI1t.Cy5@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks for the compliments. Actually someone else thought Bricktopia was kind of "busy" looking. I designed the original buildings to stand alone, but I (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| ah, brad is undoubtedly the finest lego architect i've seen, but this building just doesn't hold up to his others :-( and i think the issue is that its sandwiched between two street baseplates. I know you are already well into bricktopia brad but (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| (...) and style, but I swear they're getting *better*. I recall the earliest ones, each of which had remarkable features, but these are much more subtle and thus carry a much better realistic "punch." What's truly telling is when you look at the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| Thanks Christopher Pisciotti <pisciotti10@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GAHAGz.Ay7@lugnet.com... (...) Neo-Classical (...) can (...) great (...) (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| (...) You've outdone yourself again Brad! Very nice! I really like the way you can see the spiral staircase through the large window. The color scheme is great too. Very pleasing structure to look at! Christopher Pisciotti Loch Forest, CA (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| Thanks - I'm excited to show it off. Its much more impressive in person. Bryce McGlone <bmcglone@ditim.com> wrote in message news:GADEGs.LLq@lugnet.com... (...) Neo-Classical (...) really (...) weekend!!! (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| Thanks for the compliments! It's good to know that people like it. Jonathan Wilson <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:3AB4092A.5099C4....com.au... (...) building (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| Thanks - I appreciate your compliments and your constructive critisism. See below: ben medinets <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GADC85.Go9@lugnet.com... (...) The monorail intercepts the hotel on a curve, so there is unfortunately no (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| (...) Brad, I was uploading on Brickshelf last night and saw this beauty. You've really outdone yourself. Stunning!!! I can't wait to see Bricktopia next weekend!!! Bryce (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| (...) Interesting designed building...I wish you could have taken shots of how you put the monorail through the hotel...did you make a "sub station" that passengers could embark/disembark from the hotel onto the monorail...if not that could be (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Re: Chateau Paradisa
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| (...) WOW! (picks jaw up off floor :) You are one of the greatest lego builders I know of when it comes to building large buildings. (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
| | | | | Chateau Paradisa
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| This is my latest building - A luxury hotel. It is a mix of Neo-Classical style and ... Paradisa elements! (URL) is my updated city, Bricktopia (contains several new shots): (URL) will be on display next weekend at the LUGOLA meeting. Please see (...) (24 years ago, 17-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
| | | | | Re: Church update
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| (...) Thanks. I wish I had photographed it before installation. Because it's an odd size and two colors, it's made of small pieces. This, and that it narrows down to one stud where it's anchored to the wall, made it a real challenge to build sturdy. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| I really like the "hovering" effect of the pulpit. Great teaser pic as I'm really looking forward to seeing more. I also love your running updates. Very amusing! Tim "Amy Hughes" <lugnews@public.atreides.org> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: My School of Design and Architecture
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| (...) What MLCAD database? Steve (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Church update
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| Looks really good, I'm pretty excited about seeing the rest. -Jason (...) going (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| Looks really neat! I can't wait to see more. Amy Hughes <lugnews@public.atreides.org> wrote in message news:GA7L83.9ur@lugnet.com... (...) going (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: My School of Design and Architecture
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| (...) I don't think they always do. (...) Of course. Sorry. (...) Exactly. (...) Yes, but it's hard to find. Is it in the MLCAD database? That's another indicator... --Bill. (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Church update
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| Without a new deadline, I've slacked off on construction quite a bit. I'm going to try to finish up by April Fools' Day. Yeah, right :-) I've included a teaser pic in the latest entry of the construction notes... (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: My School of Design and Architecture
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| (...) "Hollow" studs, like on Technic bricks, have the LEGO logo inside the stud. (...) c /plates/tiles/ (...) Often it's a LEGO copyright mark on the underside of the piece. A 1x4x6 piece is large enough that it should say LEGO on it somewhere. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: My School of Design and Architecture
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| (...) Not always true. Pieces that have the "hollow" studs can't say LEGO on them for obvious reasons. Ditto plates, which have no studs. Usually the word LEGO is somewhere on the underside of the piece in those cases. It can be quite hard to find (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Emerald Chapel
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| Felix Greco <felixisgr8@aol.com> wrote in message news:G9xL6o.86H@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) Thanks! The nice pictures are thanks to my Olympus D490 Digital Camera and the excellent touch-up software included with it. As far as color schemes go, I (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Emerald Chapel
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| I assume you are referring to the story? John Matthews <jmatthew@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:G9yD1J.79q@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Excellent facade
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| Holy Moly! Build On! John Matthews Alan Gerber <foofoogood@hotmail....ed_e-mail> wrote in message news:G9st8E.8tI@lugnet.com... (...) incredibly (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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| You're insane. Build On! John Matthews Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G9unzo.IHn@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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