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(...) Excellent as always, Brad. I think I enjoy your descriptions almost as much as the MOCs :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 17-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Those are both really great. The use of color is nice and they both have a good level of detail. They don't look "flat" like many 2nd rate LEGO buildings. Christopher Tracey <ctracey@enviroweb.org> wrote in message news:GJrz07.2JH@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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Josh Baakko <shi_web@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GJs1r7.7v7@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks for the compliments. I'm glad you enjoyed reading the story. In truth, I rarely read the stories on other people's sites. I guess I like to write stories (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) wow! i like the little TV anttena on the top, great story behind it. i loove to look at your buildings, they have a sertain charm to them. Josh (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Since I haven't posted any creations in quite a while I thought I would share a few buildings I have been working on. The first is my movie theater. This is a rebuild of what I submitted to the Town Building Contest(1) last year. Some of you saw (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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This is my latest sky-scraper for BrickTopia: (URL) was finally able to put together a large number of special parts I had sitting around and make use of much of my big Life On Mars set. Here is the entire city skyline: (URL) I added a few more (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) That's all well and good but the *post* is primarily about buildings. Review the trains.org charter. Review the building and building.arch charters. If everything that was tangentially related to train organisations was posted there it would (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) hometown of Hancock, MI. I'm also drawing many new ideas from you, like the hinge brick idea at the top! It looks like i'll have to use some of these ideas for my bank. Josh (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Those are two very nice buildings. The extra details, the cornices for example, really make the buildings interesting to look at. Keep up the good work, Chris (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) John it looks great!Love the details. I myself have a brown/tan building in the works.Like my airport (and using LD bricks/clear 3x4 windows)it is based on a building that i am working on in my real construction job.(It's called Griswold (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) What did you use to cut the pieces? ;-) J-2 knows cutting LEGO pieces is a pet peeve of mine. Although, I have to admit I <gasp!> cut a few pieces in one of the buildings I've posted recently... :-O JohnG, GMLTC aka 'J-1' (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks. I use that technique in 3 other buildings I have yet to post. (...) As I think I mentioned, these are buildings that will appear on the Twin Cities LEGO Train Club layout. They were built for the purpose of displaying on a train (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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Thanks for the compliments. Yeah - Although this doesn't use any exceptionally rare parts, it uses a lot of semi-rare parts in large quantities. Manfred Moolhuysen <moom@nospamchello.nl> wrote in message news:GJq5Mx.5F4@lugnet.com... (...) as (...) (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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In lugnet.trains.org, John Neal writes: <snip> Both the brown AND the tan buildings are VERY nice. I especially like the sloped window sills in the brown one. But why is the post to trains.org? Worse, why aren't at least the FUT pointing away? I set (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) realism. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Ghasp! This is screaming to be build in real bricks, on the same grounds as such buildings where erected in the real world, namely being Insanely Expensive. Greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Below is a pic of a plain old brown stone building. I started this one right after the brown bulk bricks became available, but it took a long time to collect enough of the brown arches to complete. I must say that I have really becoming a fan of (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks. That's high praise coming from a couple of guys whom I consider to be truly amazing builders! You make me laugh with the 5 finger hinge question-- I am only aware of it in one set. It took at least a half a year of searching to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Agghh... I am on sensory overload this morning. First I see John Neal's Tan Building and now this. Very cool Brad. Once again you have made a building that will inspire future Town builders (myself) and amaze them at the same time. I love the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Wow. As the picture loaded, I keep seeing each new detail and saying to myself, "That's cool, oh, that's cool, that's cool." Very Impressive. I don't know what a cornice is but, I love the way you detailed the roof, and the window line, and (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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John Neal wrote in message <3BA23747.8301523B@u...st.net>... (...) A man after my own heart! "miniland detail in minifig scale" is how I'd describe what I try to do too. And a really beautiful building John. My only nitpick is that I find the door (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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I saw this on brickshelf earlier and felt it to be one of the best buildings I've ever seen. The level of detail is great as is the color combinations. The numerous different types of bricks used on the facing give an excellent sense of texture and (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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If I can ask, but where exactly do you work, & how much free time do you have!? Josh (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:3BA23747.830152...est.net... (...) Each of us in our own way will come back to our enjoyment of the brick. For some it may take longer than others but I think that play and building with the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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John & All, (...) I know the feeling, my Shell Gas Station was eating up obscene amoutns of yellow tile, I had to go through many Brickbay orders and the like. I got the last shipment 3 days befor MLTC's GATS Show in Grand Rapids. My next project (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks, Scott. Very perceptive-- that 1 element was indeed the most difficult for me to obtain! I forgot to mention that this building will be sitting on the TCLTC layout, hence the crosspost to trains.org. -John (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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A very nice piece. I wish I had the time for doing something like that myself. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the views of my employer...) BRICKFEST 2002 IS JUST AROUND (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) That cornice design is *stunning*. Bram's right, that's a great use of obscure parts. The 1x4 tiles with 5-finger hinge are also really neat--what set did those come from in bulk? (...) I see! I hope you'll produce more--the tan/brown/white (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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(...) LEGO is always appropriate :) (...) And an incredible cornice it is...great use of obscure parts! If you need 14 more trapdoors, I have 'em :) (...) You sure this is your first? I remember plenty of other detailed models from you :) (...) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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John & All, (...) have been trying to get some of those parts, like the 1x4 tan hinge. It is truly a great building! Can't wait to see more! Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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Timing, as they say, is everything, so in many ways even the idea of playing with LEGO seems a little absurd in light of recent events, but life will go on for us and there's nothing that any despicable coward can do that will conquer our (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general) !!
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(...) Sorry, but for the moment that is all. But for sure there will appear lots more pictures in late october, when the cathedral will be first time shown in public. Regards, Ben (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de)
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Wow, Ben. That is a pretty impressive structure... Any more pictures of it? I'd love to see some more. :-) -Andy Lynch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> (...) me to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de)
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Dear all, Frank Deuter - a German Co-AFOL - has built this cathedral and asked me to publish a first picture of it. Take a look at it here: (URL) think it is one of the most georgeous buildings I have ever seen! The cathedral will be displayed at (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de) !!
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(...) Hey Brad, sorry for the delay... you know how wedding plans go... I'll drop you an e-mail ASAP. It's a pretty model, that's for sure. (23 years ago, 28-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I kinda figured that. Probably a seperate sub-assembly right? I haven't messed with MLCAD too much. Unfortunatly I find it a tad clumsy. I spend all day on a CAD system. And I find the lack of a snap feature challanging. Plus, I would rather (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Jason Spears <spearjr@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GIIs58.rB@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) the (...) all (...) Thanks for the compliments. Yeah - I wish that they would come out with those windows in bulk, but I'm kind of doubtful. BTW - The (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Brad, This is a wonderful little chapel. Very cute. It's buildings like these that makes us long for really cool bulk parts. (Like those curved windows, or the spindle railings, or ...) I'm impressed that you took the time to place all those (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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This is a small wedding chapel I designed. You can see all the pictures here: (URL) is a top-left view: (URL) design is somewhat influenced by the shape of a multi-layer wedding cake with the buttresses acting as "ribbons" running down the sides. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.cad.ray) !
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(...) LOL! Good idea. (...) Hmm, interesting. Since I've never seen one, I have no idea how it looks - I just remember reading about one, long ago. I also wasn't intending to build the whole house, but maybe sometime I might. (...) Cool! Thanks for (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Shiri I looked for an actual photo of a widow walk but couldn't find one. Excuse my poor literary explanation. You have the basic idea but most certainly need at least some kind of railing (so the widow doesn't die as well). A lot of the widow walks (...) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I found them!! (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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BLASPHEMER! ASYMMETRY?! J/K I am a very symetrical person... asymmetry annoys me... I know it's a character flaw... but I cant help it. :) (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) The furniture is great! It's better than most of my furniture has been...(I should build a house and use up some of those low slope bricks I have...) The building shape is quite nice too. I like the window treatment. The entrance could use a (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Hi y'all, You know those obnoxious, useless brown slope/arch pieces from the Slave 1? (8x2x2s, two in each set; almost fit a 45 deg. slope) If you bought a few copies, you probably ended with many more of those than you wanted. Well, I found a use (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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My grandfather is an architect that studied under one of Frank Lloyd Wright assistants and he designed many churches, homes, and office buildings in my city. I figure that I noticed this "Wrightesk" aesthetic in my own designs and figured it was (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I like the house and all the interior detail. One comment I do have though is that when I first saw it (I was just scanning Brickshelf last night), my first impression was "Church". Frank (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks Brad! I thought the furniture would take forever too... but it come out really fast. -Sarah (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Yeah, I will be adding a picture from the side and top today to show the roof lines. (...) Why thank you!!! “Beetlejuice” is how I sometimes describe my personal style. I am glad you can see it! (...) Ymmm… well after looking around the faucet (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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That looks great! The outside is very pleasing, and also architecturally interesting. The inside furniture is fantastic. I can never get myself to spend that much time on furniture. Brad Sarah Mather <matherette@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) But from the other pictures I understand now. (...) Those chairs are pretty neat. I just saw Bettlejuice again the other day, and their seems to be some similarities. Nevertheless I bet they would great IRL. (...) The stove is a pretty good (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Well, here is my newest house... and I furnished it at the direction of Shiri... THANKS!!! I didn't think I could do it, but the furniture came our decent. Not great, but decent. First picture up is logically the overall picture of the house... (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) That's great I'll be searching for some pictures. Thanks (...) site: (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hi Eduardo, A challenge! I've been messing around with some ideas from the buildings of St. John's Newfoundland, my home city, which they say has much in common with Ireland in the 19th century; so I may have something under construction like (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build.arch)
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Actually, I was hoping to incorporate .DEM files into LDraw. At first glance I thought your utility could do that. It does so, but it generates studs instead of just plain polygons. Now, I can do this just as easily by doing a search over at the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Mike: (...) I am not upset. I am just bad at writing English. I might want to make the program do what you want, but I can't if you don't tell me what's missing. Jacob (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Sorry to upset you. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Mike: (...) That may explain some of your problems. I have improved and modified the program a bit since then. (...) What did you expect? "Plain" non-brick landscapes in LDraw format? Or is the program just not your kind of user friendlyness? Jacob (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Sorry. I guess you did include screenshots of completed files on your website. Sorry, I didn't recognize th *.png format. I've been using the "ready to run DOS package" dated 1999-6-15, available for download on your site. Well, it wasn't really (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Mike: (...) Wierd. As usual, the first question from the "support hot-line" is: Which version did you use? Have you tried to update to the latest version? (...) You shouldn't, but since I am too lazy to package executable files myself, you have to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Mike: (...) Sort of. It is a LEGO landscape, so it is of course made from LEGO pieces. Jacob (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Am I correct in assuming that the PGM -> DAT converter creates studs in the form of terrain? I saw the rendering of Falling Water and saw that the building was surrounded by lots of studs. Is this the result of using this converter? Mike (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I don't know if I have the terrain anymore...it's a rather large file, since I think it was 50x50 or even 100x100 studs. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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I couldn't get the terrain in Falling Water to load in MLCad. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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I don't understand the command line. I have a PGM. I typed "pgmtoldr filename.pgm" at the command prompt, and received a bunch of errors. No DAT file. :( Do I need a bunch of Linux stuff to run it? Mike (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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Oh, I didn't know you'd made a DAT file out of that yet. I just visited your site and was looking at that model. Very nice! Would you consider contributing your model to my new village I'm building? I'm trying to make it a screen north of Datsville. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) 1 pixel = 1 stud. I used Jacob's utility to create the terrain for the CAD scenes I did of Fallingwater: (URL) make the scene, I colored in a topographical map of the landscape with white as high and black as low. I saved it as a low quality (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.build.arch)
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This is great! Looks like it is straight out of Final Fantasy. Stuff like this would be great for anyone who ever wants to create a little Final Fantasy-clone RPG using LDraw renderings. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Daniel you will have to show me that when you do it..I like medieval stuff and would like to see it. Sarah (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) If I become an Architect, I'll keep that design for a business building in mind!!! Looks great! Like a said though, its the design that hits me the most!! In fact, I'm just thinking, of making something like that-but medieval!!:-)Yes (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Hey that's neat! The house is really well done too. Even though I mostly build space/mecha stuff, I really like buildings and everything in that genre too. This is really cool, great job on that bumble bee building as well. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I thought someone might want to see the CADD rendering from the original floor plan of the house before I made it Lego. (URL) picture bottom row. -Sarah (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Good, I am glad it's not my service acting up. I will have to keep an eye on it for when it comes back up. Sarah (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Andy: (...) The HTTP server is down, but the machine is running. And it has been like that for a few days. Jacob -- "The point is that I am now a perfectly safe penguin!" (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Well, let's see... The best page that I've seen that demonstrates these techniques is Eric Brok's pages, particularly this one: (URL) I can't hit that page right now, unfortunately. Does anyone know if Eric moved his site, or can other people hit (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Round... I haven’t figured that technique out yet, I look at what few buildings have rounded walls, but it hasn’t dawned on me how it was done. If anyone wants to give me a few ideas on how its done... I would be greatly appreciative. Sarah (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Holy cow! (...) it. (...) unusual. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Thanks, I still like it even though it didn't turn out the way I intended. I had wanted to make some kind of wizard's tower, but after I finished it, it looked like a prison. So I put those walls up around it, and took some pictures. Those (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Eric Sophie <Legomaster@gobi.com> wrote in message news:GHD8JF.66E@lugnet.com... (...) Hi Eric, Thanks for the compliments. I was anti-CAD for a long time, but decided to get into it when we were temporarily in an appartment (waiting for our house (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Ooo... That looks *so* cool Brad! I'm amazed at what you can do with all those different canopies,windows, and slopes. Simply stunning! Mladen Pejic, over and out! website is down... (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Even though I feel weird responding to a post to lugnet.build.arch, I'm going to do it anyway... ;-) Sarah, that building looks sweet! I really like the clean design. The stairs are cool too. BTW this is one of the few LEGO buildings (aside from (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Hey buddy! Brad it's a joy to see the magic you create. This one is really somthing. Because I'm not familar with the CAD Lego stuff, it's really something to see all those shapes and angles and trying to deciper where they start and end. This is (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks for the compliments. Sarah Mather <matherette@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GHBn5M.KxH@lugnet.com... (...) cow (...) flying (...) of it. (...) unusual. (...) to (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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I like it! It has a very earthy feel to it. It gives me a sort-of Frank Lloyd Wright feeling. The interior it really cool as well. Its good to hear that there is someone else that builds the building first and names it later. I almost never know (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Interesting design. I kind of liked the first version as well. I've tried to do balconies on buildings, but I've never gotten it to turn out right. Brad Jason Spears <spearjr@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GHCEKD.n1L@lugnet.com... (...) than (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Jason ,the buildings look good.Hmmmmm maybe you should have built that pyramid that would have looked pretty cool ,you could have turned it in a casino/hotel like the one in Las Vegas. (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Thanks, although like I said that one with the terraces has been tore apart. I may try to do something with that concept later. Yellow. The short reason is I happen to have more yellow free than any other color. Long reason - I had at one point (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Jason- I really like the terracing. It looks great, I might try that on the next thing I build.... One question though... what possessed you to use yellow?!? No one in there right mind would use yellow... ;) Sarah (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Jason- Yes the roof comes off in two sections. I like how it makes it easy to add detail to the floor plan... -Sarah P.S... i LOVE your prison posted on brickshelf... WAY cool!!! (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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The off-colors grew on me after a while. I am mostly happy with the design, I think I will give it another go after this weekend, Joel wants me to keep it together for the Lego get together thingie. My design idea was for the building to be taller (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Does this mean you're just warming up? I'm impressed. This building has class. I hope your BF doesn't want the pieces back very soon :-) Amy (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Well I made yet another downtown style building. (By this I mean, bigger than a house, yet small enough that it isn't a skyscraper). This one is yellow with blue accents. I tried one concept out first, but I didn't like it that much so after tearing (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Looks great Sara. It's a very striking building. Would look great in most any display. It's nice that all four sides have detail. Lately I haven't been giving anything but the front and roof attention. The stairs inside are very cool. They (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) Hey Sarah, I like it! Really nice design and nice interior too! I was expecting something less majestic when you called it a bumble bee building. I like the corner roof peaks. Keep up the good work. Tom (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) say wow! I like the way you did the corners of the roof, you make up for the lack of triangular peak slopes very nicely (with the cones)! The building opens, that's more points for ya, and I love the way you did the stairs in the foyer. *Very* (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Oh my goodness... Truly a delight to see! The architects of the cathedrals used height and complicated designs to cow the viewer... I am indeed cowed. Kudos! Sarah (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Here is the “The Bumble Bee Building” I have been working on for a few weeks. Now that I am building with Lego, I have to use my B/F's collection and this time black and yellow were not being used for his latest space ship, so that's what I had to (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch) !!
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I added some new close-up shots: (URL) Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:GH9ozF.H8q@lugnet.com... (...) flying (...) it. (...) unusual. (...) to (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Amy Hughes <lugnews@amyhughes.org> wrote in message news:GHBEEG.KG6@lugnet.com... (...) Church (...) walls (...) In the (...) corner (...) roof (...) bricks (...) Those (...) GATS (...) and (...) Yes - That helps. I'll have to try a 1 stud brace on (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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Its so beautiful!! although what you call the back, I would use as the front,(one of my personal preferances is to use the most beautiful side of something as the front) Gary BTW I would like to have the MLCAD files. Brad Hamilton (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.arch)
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