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| (...) What about the 3x6 slopes? Okay, I know they are a little different but they don't have that "texture" you are speaking of. (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)
| | | | | Re: Why are slope bricks textured?
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| (...) Do you mean part 3939? [LDrawPart 3939:46] Going by the data collected on Peeron, this part first appeared in 1978. For the next ~13 years, the part only appeared in transparent colors. So I'd guess it was intended as a windshield/canopy, (...) (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| (...) At the risk of picking nits, I seem to recall that (URL) this piece> in my old (URL) Space Cruiser> from 1978 was opaque blue. Dave! (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| (...) Too right -- sorry, I neglected to look at the history of decorated elements. Sorry. But I think my point is still valid -- part 3939 was designed/intended to be used as a windshield, not a roof. Steve (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| (...) Sure, but it's a rare day that I get to call someone on a parts-related question, given my usual specialization. Let me enjoy a few minutes of neener neener, if you please! Dave! (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| (...) :) Steve (20 years ago, 14-Mar-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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