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Would it also be possible to display somewhere on the page out current positions? I'm making out all right with constant reference to the downloaded map but it's kind of slow sometimes to have to keep clicking back to the "lost" page. Or maybe (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It's possible. Maybe in a next version. But I hesitate. When you are lost in a labyrinth, you can't find a map with a "you are here" point. ;-) Denix (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It was a bug occuring when you have a bricklord name containing a space. It is fixed, but you have to recreate your character. Denix (21 years ago, 2-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.gaming)
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Hi all, A while ago, I had asked around for some advice on raising models. Well, I gave it a go with various methods and this was the outcome......... (URL) still have a heap of pics to upload. Just kind of got the outer pics up first. Once I get (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle) !!
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(...) David I must say, WOW!!!! That castle is just amazing...... and the village is really cool too... This is just a really amazing looking MOC, I tip my hat to you ;-) Joey 'Sketch' Finnell (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) on it. Any ideas you might have would be appreciated......... regards, Dave davescastle (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) secondly for detail. I just can't find any flaws with it! [1] I love the fact that the castle is elevated on a hill made from green bricks, which it turn lies on a terrain of tan sand bricks, which in turn lie an blue water baseplates. That is (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Pawel, Thanks again, I guess the Flaws arent always visible in our pics, but only we are the ones to notice, right? The table that I had built this MOC on isnt really that strong and it has started to Bow right down the middle, as you can (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Just found someone in an online selling site selling a pack of 8 CDs advertised as containing over 20,000 Lego instruction scans. Im posting this into many news groups as the items in question are advertised to contain instruction scans from (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates)
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Hi Reed and everyone else. I previously wrote that I couldn't improve upon your elk. I still can't. But I have added to it. Perhaps it was inevitable, but these beasts were just made for minifigs! Enter the "War Elk". Here's the link for the folder (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Hi Dave, This is wonderful. I love the scale and details of your castle and town. The castle details like buttresses and crenelations are great. I really like the tudor additions onto the upper levels of the castle. The water is nice - I have been (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Excellent! I'm a fan of big castles, and of using real terrain, and you have done both together. The result shows the effectiveness of doing it - not all of the buildings are on the same flat level. I can't wait to see pictures of the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thank you Ben. I have always been a sucker for the Tudor on Grey. I just feel it brings realism to the overall look. Since I had more red slopes than Black, I was going to fill the Castle with red roofs, but I just dont feel it would give the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thank you Chris. I too have always been a fan of large scale Castles. I have never attempted a realistic approach to Terrain before, this was all kind of new to me. Just looking at a lot of pics posted at Brickshelf and a heap of Castle Fan (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) If you ARE SURE SURE that his/her CD-ROM does INDEED have the brickshelf.com scans, send a message to Jack McKee. He works for TLC and cam make sure that the proper people at LEGO close this down if need be. You can email jake at: (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
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(...) Whether they came from Brickshelf or not, he's still making money off of LEGO's property. --SteveR (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) This looks like it's a straight copyright violation, and whether he's making money off it or not is irrellevant to that charge (it would only affect the financial amount for which he would be liable). >> Mark (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) LEGO (TLC) could diffuse the whole issue by just issuing the old instructions under a copyleft or Creative Commons license and making them available to us all via lego.com sheesh! why do I have to keep telling the same people the same things (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) heres some pictures of the new sets. (URL) hut has a real roof! (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) -- Pawel (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter)
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| | New 2004 Sets!
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(...) Hey thanx Jeff! (URL) this and the new rainbow Knights, the world of Castle will never look the same! (URL) from Harry being a flesh tone (which blew my mind) the toga statue figure is really great! O.k. this set just looks like fun: (URL) a (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.general, lugnet.year.2004)
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| | MOC: Palace at Jahmong
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After getting the Dragon Fortress for CHristmas i decided to put my other project on hold to make the palace at Jahmong. While not the main home of the emporer, he often uses this palace as a meeting place, a sort of administrative office. (URL) The (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Hey, it YOU can put that many details in your castle, I can talk detailed turkey about my pants all I want. Fair's fair! In summary: Hot crackers, that's one amazing castle. --Dave! (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Historic Tale Construction Kit
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I thought this was neat and could add some flavor to castle. Now you can make up that prophecy where you save the world, get the girl, and eat cheese with a lumberjack while making it all look offical. (URL) FUT off-topic.fun -Evil Wayne (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Nice. I like how you added some landscaping elements to elevate your castle. Both the road and the wall really add a lot to your creation. I really liked the wall and the gate - it was really well done. I see you also messed around with (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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David, WOW, This is truly amazing! Probably the best castle I've seen in the last year. THis thing gives me that," MAN I WISH I BUILT THAT" feeling. I love every detail, the construction, design details, scale, every bit of this is intense! I'm (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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The Lord Of The LEGO is back and is tired as heck! I'll be frank, traveling during the holidays is hell, and I won't be doing it again anytime soon... So! What's been going on around here. It looks like I missed some cool MOCs, will check those out (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.people, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Damn....I just found out about Travis Kunce...sorry if the title of my last post seemed inappropriate... My heart goes out to Travis and his family... Nathan (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.people, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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| | MHoF : 5 Castle Minifigs in nomination
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(URL) There are 6 Minifigs in nomination for the first round of this election. Here are the nominees: (6 URLs) You may even consider the (URL)ghost as a castle minifig! So if the castle fans wish to see at least one of these nominees get to round 2, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Medieval Mill
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Hi, This project was almost finished two weeks ago, but a vacation got in the way. I had a chance to finish the interior tonight and have posted pictures to Brickshelf. The most challenging part was making a decent looking water wheel. (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thats a Great compliment, Thank you Jon......... (...) I know exactly where your coming from. After looking at all the Great MOCs on Brickshelf all last year Ive had the same feeling and just had to do something for myself. Thanks again, Dave (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Thats really cool James. The wheel looks right and in good proportion. I like the idea of having stone for the mill construction and wood for the living area. Its in nice proportion too, not too big, but detailed nonetheless. Do you use Ldraw ? (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Great job. Strange to say, the water wheel looks very similar to the one I've made: (URL) wonder who was first :) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) James, Well I really like how you have used the Brown Logs. I find it hard to use them in a Building where it gives that realistic appeal. You have used these parts in moderation and all in the right places. Great work......... Cheers, Dave (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wonderful little set! NIce detail. This would be a great set for Lego to make. How many pieces are in it? It looks smaller than the Guarded Inn ($25), so maybe it would go for $15? I think they would sell well for that price. Alas, we get (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Nathan, Thanks for being sensitive enough to apologize without prodding from others. I was a little surprised anyone would turn such a phrase just now, but once I read your post, I realized that you likely had been out of the loop. I don't (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.people, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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Hi Andrzej, Your guarded mill is really nice work! (...) Apparently it was simultaneously. I was pretty bummed when I got back from vacation and saw your wheel on Brickshelf. I found the aeronomad set on clearance before xmas and used some of the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Pawel, (...) I just made a quick count/estimate. Suprisingly I think it would take about 400 pieces to replicate. There are a lot of 1x1s tho. No wonder it took so long to build :) James (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi James, Thank you for the compliments. (...) I dabble in Ldraw but have never made instructions. I can send you more detailed pictures of the mill if you are interested. James (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Interesting. You are right - that's a lot. Dan's Blacksmith Shop was 622 pieces and cost $40.00. That would put your model right around $25.00. I doubt it would be that much though. Great set! Good photography too ... -- Pawel (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks, James. (...) I guess our mills will be tough competitors in the contest :) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Here is a better picture of the water wheel construction: (URL) wheel is held to the shaft using 1x1 plate clips. Each spoke is a horizontal clip and a vertical clip. The spokes at the seams of the tan pieces are dummies. They don't really hold (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Jeweler & Tinker Shops
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A new CCC shop. The idea for that connection between the buildings was burning in my head and I just had to work on it. This shop has been done for about a month and made it to a few shows, I just hadn't taken good pictures of it. (3 URLs) Jason (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX) !!
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Great work as usual! The interiors are great. I especially like what you've done with the beds. Keep it up! James (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) I'm curious, did you try rotating the fencing 22.5 degrees relative to the 8 clips so that each fence would be held on by 2 clips and all 8 would be used? Or does that not work, even if you skew the clips slightly? I want to see someone do an (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Wow, this is pretty good. Definetly better than my watermill... The entire thing has a nice, compact, playable feel to it. (21 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Larry, (...) I looked at this. There are 20 equally spaced posts in the wheel (5 per fence piece). So 2,4,5,10 go in equally, but not 8. I was limited by the octagon piece to 2,4,or 8 spokes. I tried and you can fudge with 8 spokes in real life (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) This is a great shop. I first got to see it at the MichLUG Festival of Trees appearance and was really impressed by the two opening sections and the wealth of detail inside. It's not enough to look at the thumbnails--go look at all the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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Impressive work! It's amazing the details included in the interior! 10/10 ! Terry (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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These are excellent models! I was showing these to the staff here at the Lego Store this morning before opening. They all thought these models were very well done. Great work. Super photos too. Eric Sophie (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I agree. It's a nice place to be even when something awful happens (or especially when). Don't sweat it Nathan, and welcome back. -paul (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.people, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hmm, when the mecha guru comes by to say good work, you know you did something right. ;) Thanks for the comments Eric and glad to hear that your fellow employees enjoyed it as well. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the compliment. I am a fan of your work too, that watermill is quite nice. As other's mentioned, your flair for LEGO styling is inspiring. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Black Falcons' Gate
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Hi, Here is my latest creation: The Black Falcons' Gate. (URL) crusaders have come to rescue a captured friend and are being fended off. Most of them fell in the moat. (2 URLs) The interior features a small stable, dungeon, and the heavily guarded (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
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DARN! DARN! DARN! DARN! DARN! I've been MOCcing around in my collection, built 3 seed part MOCs, a Colossal Castle Contest MOC, and started a Travis Kunce Aircar.... And the stupid computer that I use with my digicam isn't working right now. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I know exactly how you feel, man. Unfortunately, the problem and your sig simply do not coexist in the known universe. I'm afraid there is no hope. ;-) ~Mike (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) My plan has worked! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Your Lord and Master, 3GA (URL) P.S. Don't mess with me. I can blow your computer up from here. It was in the newspaper, you know. (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) We'll just have to blast away that nasty ol' problem, then, eh? Then the universe will once again find balance. One never stops to think how far-reaching these little things can be...the fate of the universe rests on the precarious balance of (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Verily three-vil hath touched me this night. And please don't blow up my computer, Mr. 3GA, sir. I read my newspapers on it. And bask in the glory of your skull fleet's three-vilness. Please don't push the button...please don't.. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.castle)
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| | Large Knights - short review
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(...) I've just received my 8770 Danju - and it is WORSE than I had feared! First, those big shields are NOT bricks - they are CARDBOARD!!! There are NO Technic pieces, its all MegaBlock cloned assembly (except a few pieces from the small racer (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.year.2004)
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| | GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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Wow! That was a December to remember... The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) survived a train show filled December and here are some images to prove it. All of the shows were great fun and featured numerous MOCs and display methods. Seasonal (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !
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| | Concerning Dwarves and Torsos...
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Hey all. Love the stuff that's been going on lately around here. Someday I'll stop being a lurker and actually post some stuff, Till then, I have some customization questions: 1. I've noticed that some people have managed to fit flared helmets onto (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Beards fit just fine under the flared helmets--no modifications needed! Peter (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | LDraw Gallery at BrickFest PDX
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There will be a gallery of about 15 high quality renders at BrickFest PDX. We're looking for some great Space and Castle creations. If you have something top notch you'd like to display at the Fest please send me an email with an image of the render (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space) !
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"Jon Palmer" <jon@zemi.net> wrote in message news:HrCMsF.yqq@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) A follow up. Renders at a resolution between 1500x1125 and 3000x2250 would be great. I should also note that Travis was originally heading up this project (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Concerning Dwarves and Torsos...
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(...) Go over to (URL) - lots of ready-made torso templates are available both in the how-to and Castle MOC board. I can't speak for Windows Paint - I use Photoshop. Most are set up for 300 to 500 dpi printing which are fine for most ink-jet (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | CastleHeads
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Hi CastleHeads, It's been a year or so since Jeremy Scott posted his (URL) Roll call> and we ended up back then as 54 more or less. I made an official castle member list (which includes a link to their lugnet account link and their brickshelf (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, FTX)
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(...) Really? Did I actually post without trying that? Man, I need to think before I type. Thanks for the help. (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Classic Castle Chat with Jake McKee
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Jake McKee, the community development manager at LEGO Direct has agreed to have a public chat at <www.classic-castle.com>. 1000steine.de, a German LEGO fan website, recently had a public chat with Jake McKee. The CC admins thought this was a great (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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| | Welcome new Lugnet Castle Curator...
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I just want to welcome Yaron to the Castle Curator staff. I still don't know for sure if I am going away for a long time, but... I'm sure Yaron will do an excellent job in my place. Thanks, Ben. (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Welcome new Lugnet Castle Curator...
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(...) Thanks Ben for your support and help. I really do hope that you won't have to leave but if you will, I promise I'll try to keep it as update as you did all that time. Just wanted to say another thing to Matt, I tried several times to email you (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | How'd I do?
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Hey Pirate guys! I'm working on a new article for Classic-Castle.com - Volume 2 of my Torso Sticker article. This new article will include mainly non-castle torso designs and their variations, but designs that are still very usable in a castle (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-04, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Castle Chat with Jake McKee
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(...) 6. Don't let him get of the hook of the colour issue ;-) Yours, Christian (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | Knights' Shop and Joust
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My latest creation is the Knights' Shop and Joust. The shop is fully stocked and has everything a knight could want. Outside of the shop there is a tournament where knights can try out their new equipment. (URL) shop: (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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(...) Wow very nice - It's like two "structures" in one! You've packed a lot of details into the main building, such as the upper level balcony (where the maiden is standing). I also like the way you've incorporated the outer wall into the building, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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| | house and siege tower
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Hi all, I've put up two entries for the contest on Classic-Castle.com. The first is a house. Not a lot of detail but I was happy with how the playability worked out--usually I'm building facades for the camera, so making it come apart so you can (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Very cool. But why is there a propane tank under the stairs? Aaron S (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks. The 'propane tank' is just supposed to be another container. Something other than the standard barrel. Perhaps it could hold some 'knights' ale' or something :) James (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi Bryan, Thanks for the compliments! (...) Not sure about this, but I would guess it has been done before. The shop was built to the clasic-castle.com city wall standard, which in my interpretation requires a 32x32 baseplate. That's why it doesn't (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) It's hard to reach adult hands into a normally hinged building :) (...) creation. I like your battering ram too by the way :) For those who haven't seen it: (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Finally got a chance to scope this out (after a very enjoyable chat with the creator last nite over at classic-castle)... Way cool! I think my fave touches are the reminder that you don't have to use split at the baseplate seams to do opening (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I really like the fact that you made the siege tower out of brown bricks. It's the closest emulation of what a real tower might look like. The tiles you used on the front and the sides are great representations of boards that would have been (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) floor of the house - the 1x1 yellow round plates are a nice touch. I also like the symmetry of the Joust which is disrupted by the asymmetric house in the background. Finally, I'm glad that you have stairs going up to the battlement - it's an (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Castle Enthusiasts, Action-Figure.com has posted a few pictures of the large figures coming out in the new Knights Kingdom Theme. View the pictures at: (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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These are out in the shops now .. no need to rely on fuzzy pics (URL) James Stacey ------ www.minifig.co.uk Lugnet Member #925 I'm a citizen of Legoland travellin' Incommunicado "Todd Thuma" <thumat@gactr.uga.edu> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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"Todd Thuma" <thumat@gactr.uga.edu> wrote in message news:HrJDE3.21nG@lugnet.com... (...) out in (...) Is it true these sets have cardboard shields? Rosemary Regner, PE R Squared Digital Media rose@r2dm.com www.r2dm.com (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks, James. Originally the second floor didn't come apart easily like that, but I went back and put in the tiles so it would easily come out so you could get to some of the details on the first floor. (...) Thanks. I used that idea of (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks. I was very happy with how it turned out. I debated whether the slats should be horizontal or vertical. I'm not sure which would be more historically accurate, but it turned out that it was much easier to construct this with horizontal (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Notice in the last couple pics that you can see the minifig versions next to them, the black and green have new visors. Which is frickin cool. (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hi all, Here are two more entries for the Classic-Castle.com contest. The first is for the "CCC Wall Buildings" category and it is people building a CCC wall The two figures by the shed are the foreman and a merchant. The others are working on the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Here is my first real attempt at a cart. I got some of my ideas from admiring the work of Jojo and Jason Spears. The timber cart features two woodcutters who are out to gather timber. The cart can hold up to four decent sized logs. The men are (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.announce.moc)
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In lugnet.castle, Bruce Hietbrink wrote: Hi Bruce, (...) the men in action. I can't think of anything to improve it. Great job! James (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Wow it's busy round here. Current issues surrounding LEGO in general certainly aren't stifling creativity in .castle I've been hard at work for waht seems like forever recreating my site. New design and functionality. It's slow going. I have been (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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Hey James, Very nice. I really like the way you did the sides, and that saw is perhaps my favorite 7-element MOC ever. Very clever. Bruce (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hey James, I think that the contest on classic-castle.com has really helped to spur some of this creativity. (...) I just thought it was a foggy day in your kingdom. :) This looks really impressive. I like how you built up the ground quite a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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First of all, I need to get a decent digital camera and some better lighting because I don't think the pictures do the scene justice. I thought some of the tombs and monuments came out nicely, as well as the whole 'altar.' I tried to give that a (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Hi James, I really like the castle/city you built there. I like the rasied plates combined and the front entrence looks very much impressive. Though it looks a bit deserted, not a single clue that some1 is still living there, but I'll guess (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) The "Precious" ... They stole from us... "Precious" Nicely done, the cut of his hand... the ring from half a key, brillient scene and you made quite a brillient work. Though in my opinion Tolkin should have ended the fight between Gollom and (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) the details that went into this. The wooden shack is a very nice touch. A building like this would certainly be put up in this situation, and it just seems to "fit." You can pack a lot into a 32x32 baseplate. -- Pawel (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) very sturdy. The red thing leading up to the horses (technical name?) looks really good as well. I'm reminded of the two lumberjacks sawing the tree in Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (for the Super Nintendo). They never did finish that (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.castle)
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