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(...) Thanks! The gate was built over most of the summer, on and off. I put in lots of time, but it was spread in short bursts over the course of a couple months. It also involved quite a bit of waiting for the figures. (...) While making the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hey All, I worked something up showing the end of BUB. Here are the deeplinks: (URL) (fuzzy Sad ) (URL) after moderation: (URL) you missed the thread that started this, see "Dragonsbane Hunt" Thanks! Josh PS. I also made another scene with this (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks! I believe scenery is half the MOC! I agree that far too many castles "come right up out of the grass," and wanted to do something different. About the sizing of the wall: I tried to make it not overly huge, but a bit more realistically (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! It would indeed be too expensive to make a huge MOC with this design: Both the grey 2x2x3 slopes and the grey 1x2 tiles are fairly expensive parts in large quantities. (...) Unfortunately there isn't anything to see: It's just filled (...) (20 years ago, 15-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hi Daan, (...) Well, it's mine :) (URL) used this technique for my Tonquedec castle. (...) I really like those windows. I tried also to use the 8x8 plate, but I didn't like the 2x2 square in the middle. You find a very good way to mask it. I hope (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hello James Stacey, thanks for passing on the name of Kev Hall. I will try to find out if he is indeed 'my man'. If so, his name comes in the "readwindowslattice.txt". Thanks for the compliments. Daan Bargerbos ----- Original Message ----- From: (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Holy hello to you to Mike, thanks for your compliments. (from the time I was a kid I love the character of Batman, and being a minister in the Protestant Church in Holland I found the beginning of your post very amusing: "Holy Windows Batman!!!" (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Marc, thanks for the compliments (now there is even a 'bargerboswindow'...) I like your church very much. You've got to use a lot of brown tiles there. But it really gives a 'wooden' touch to it all. Also the cross on the tower is a nice touch. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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"Daan Bargerbos" <daan62@xs4all.nl> wrote in message news:I5KMEC.1MxE@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Kev Hall showed me how to do a window like that last year. I guess hes your man. the stained glass windows look great btw and (URL) looks (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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Snippage (...) Snippage (...) Snippage (...) Holy Windows Batman!!! I really like the two example above. Very nice hack. I find LEGO has such a limited selection of windows. I'll definitely add these to my tool box. THanks for posting. Mike (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow - Those are great windows! I had been using the 8x8 lattice for windows, but it never occured to me to put stained glass in them. What an improvement: (2 URLs) When (if) I ever get my (URL) church> finished, I will be sure to give you (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Excellent use of 75° slopes, nice stone buildup on the ground, full brick trees, a portcullis made of plates, only true grays and brown--the list goes on and on. These are some great castle MOC's. Keep up the good work and welcome to LUGNET! (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hello all, I haven't posted in LUGNET for a while, but here is my latest MOC: (URL) It was inspired by Nathan Wells and his smaller ballista using the dino tails. Here is a link to the gallery: (URL) PLMKWYT! Chris Perron (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) The Chinese warrior from the Orient Expedition (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow, thanks for all those sources. Looking at the original Japanese inspiration, would it be too uncouth to refer to vignettes as the haiku of LEGO building? I really dig the simplicity of the building style, and absolutely how much (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hey Brian, I'm not sure where the idea originated (don't say SW Storytellers or violence may ensue ;) ), but a recent spate of these on Classic-Castle.com was inspired by noticing similar creations by three Japanese builders: Makoto: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Bravo Lenyu!, you've really nailed this vignette-form. I think the Matrix scene is my favorite because of the dynamic action, but the library is a close second. Why the short hair though, don't tell me you cut your flowing fabio-style locks? I look (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hey John, its about time you posted to lugnet. You already know I really dig this mocs, can't wait to see what you come up with next. -Keith (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Lenny, I love how easily identified these are. I think that's a testament to how well you captured the scene in each one. Somewhat inspiring for me to try some myself. Where did the vignette, 6x6 concept get born from? Any other good sources for (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hey Lenny, these are great! (URL) I love the bed design. Did you paint over a pirate babe torso?!?!? One critique--this is cheating a bit on the 6x6 footprint. (URL) I love the way you've made them flying. Very effective. Also, what is the head on (...) (20 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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