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Nice! Very detailed. It's great to see such a level of historical accuracy. That's for the preview! Stephen (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Technically speaking, it's a barbican, because there's no actual interior rooms to make it a 'gate house.' It does open up to access the interior passageways for the archers (and to clean up rocks, arrows, feces, etc. dumped on enemy troops (...) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey, Right after posting that last message I got an e-mail from ozbricks saying they were having some problems, but they expect things will be fixed by Monday. Bruce (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi all, Since I'm having problems updating my website, I've posted the pics to Brickshelf. Here are the pictures for Lord of the Rings book 2 chapter 9, The Great River (a fairly short chapter): (URL) link for impatient viewers: (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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That's exactly what I get. Well, I guess it's a problem at their end so I won't worry about it until next week so they'll have a few days to address it. Please let me know, though, if you find a way to make it work. Bruce (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Your castle looks great, Dan! I like the idea of a modular building. Does the gatehouse open up too? (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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I am having the same problems. I tried logging in at different FTP locations, I've tried using different ports, I've tried everything in the limited arsenal of things to do. But it won't accept me. Using my FTP program, (not internet explorer) it (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I just tried logging on at 5:06 PM CST on Friday and was able to log on no problem. I do know that they've been trying to switch over part of their system over to Ozbricks.net, perhaps it's related to that? I know you don't need to hear it, (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Dan, Very nice stuff as always! I really like the keep. The way you have the top roof of the keep open and close was quite original. Build On, Josh (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey all, I know there are a couple of other people in this group with websites hosted by Ozbricks. Have any of you had problems logging on in the past few days? I've got another chapter to add to my Tolkien project, but I keep getting told that my (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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I've been working on my castle kit ideas again and have posted some prototype pictures to my gallery. Pictured is a central keep, surrounded by some modular castle wall sections. These aren't 100% complete yet, but I thought I'd share the work on (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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These look fun (and quite attractive in a small way) - thanks for sharing. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Five minutes, problem fixed... Now, if anyone will please forward me the appropriate feedback on this subject, that would be great. And no, you won't blank out this instance (or at least I hope... ^_^) Thank you, <<_Matt Hein_>> Fellow lego (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi Laurent, Hi Alex cool, 2 new members on .castle Nice to meet you both and welcome more power to castle cause we all know that castle rules Yaron "Webrain" Dori (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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i usually don't read stories without lego, but i'd like to comment a further piece of advice to make your work more approachable. simply put, your paragraphs are too long. i see a screen's worth of solid text and i blank out. if you could divide (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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hey Carl, These are some great models! Quite detailed, yet compact and attractive. An excellent beginning in a big project! the shops are also interesting in themselves, especially the Shop of the 12 masks.. which it seems are bionicle? An (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Sounds like a great idea to me! I have had expirience in creating midevil maps for several themes. If all of you tell me about your kingdoms or realms or whatever, I can most likely put together a map of it all. If anybody likes this idea, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) (38) Hi there! New to .castle, but you have my sword & shield! Hey John "Hendo" Henderson , I tried replying to your posting of a month ago, but did not succeed... I totally agree with your views, especially the Antioch mention... I actually (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Anthony probably will. Does Ikros have the history of the last 3,000 or so years in it? this is why its not going to be on the web in a while. and when im putting it on the web, i doubt its going to be a easy job. Anyhow, heres a preview: (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Well welcome Alex!!! I was thinking about you today! Glad to see you finally have posting rights and have posted your first posts!!! Welcome to loyal castle club!!! Once note though, you are number 37. And no need to thank me for helping you - it (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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-Castle ROLL-CALL: ¯¯¯...¯¯¯ (1) Jeremy Scott - .castle since I came lugnet... .castle until I DIE! (2) Joey Finnell (3) Yaron Dori - proud to be a part of castle (4) Dan Thompson (5) John "Hendo" Henderson - not .castle only, but always around. (6) (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Sorry if that last post was a bit sketchy. I know im new to LUGNET castle, so here is a bit about myself, because none of you know me. I am 11 years old, Castle builder since i was seven, and a devoted lego fan. I have attended no brickfest (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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I noticed there wasn't much activity here at .castle, so I decided to go along and present to you, one of my lego RPG stories, for your enjoyment... I just recently completed a text only excerpt from my work in progress. Of course, I'll have the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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(...) I checked out your avolonnia site, and although I can't read french (a dissappointment), nevertheless, your designs seem very original, and to some extent, inspirative. Other than that, keep up the great work. I look forward to some more (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) (22) Alex Polimeni - The Warrior Lives. (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey AC! Not only do I really admire you SW Customs, but I now have another reason to love you more!!! Anyway, as MM Webmaster, send me a thumbnail teaser pic and link to your page (or where it will be) so that we can show it on the MM web page! (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Very nice! Good usage of a rock face to put your creation on. -- Pawel (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi, Inspired by the Medieval Marketplace and Town ideas, I started building. I finally finished five buildings, and here they are: (URL) can see an overview of my 'town' at the moment in this picture: (URL) central idea of the town is that the shops (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Finally found a good use for the extra Jedi capes that we got from the EI sets. Almost done with the pics and sorry that you'll just have to wait until we've come up with the background storyline for it. Regards, ACPin & Sons (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Someone who had just bought that set brought parts to the last IndyLUG meeting, and indeed it appears that the set comes with two of the rare good ladders in brown (hitherto only available from 6061 and 6071). (I was excited, anyway.) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) This book is also my favorite for castle subsets. I really like that these sets can be built if you own all of the classic castle sets. (although Forge set needs a few space parts) (...) I have been planning to do that model when I get a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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"The Black Sword" <Yarondor@012.net.il> wrote in message news:H5s307.Fru@lugnet.com... (...) one (...) never (...) I agree, good work Ben and what a great Idea book. I've always liked the look of the contraption to the right of this picture (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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I was looking at the pics of 4588 Racers set in my SAH catalog, and noticed that it appears that the elevated bridge segment in the set uses two of the brown 3x14 ladders from 6061 as its treadway. Can someone who has this set please confirm what (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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Hi Ben Thanks for your great work, cool pictures I always loved that particulair LEGO idea book - I think it was the best one LEGO ever did (concerning Castle I mean). I never understood why LEGO never made some of those models for sale. I always (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Ben, That's really cool, with my engineering background I appreciate the MOCs that show the hard working mechanically minded minifigs that provide the armor and weapons that adorn the glamorous knights and Kings. Thanks, George (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Denix, Your latest castle is incredible as always. What is the story behind this one? I really like how you usually build your castles on the water. It gives them a very unique feel. Good job! Build On, Josh (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi there, I've ended my latest and smaller castle yesterday. Here's the link on brickshelf : (URL) those who wants to see more of may buildings : (URL) can also visit my website dedicated to my fantasy universe and my Castle MOCs : (URL) it's hard (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey Amado! New castle people are always welcome. Your market shop looks great! I like how you used the brown capes around the outside of your shop. I would love to see the inside or hear about what kind of shop it is. Welcome to .castle and to the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Crossing over from Star Wars into Castle, we thought that joining the Medieval Marketplace was the perfect way to start it. We've come up with something that we think is an original design since we haven't seen one like this done yet. Here's a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi everyone, This is my interpretation of a forge from the 1987 LEGO idea book seen here: (URL) are the instructions: (URL) and comments are welcome. Thanks Ben (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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