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Re: How long is a length of monorail track?
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Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:56 GMT
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In lugnet.general, David Eaton wrote:
> In lugnet.general, Todd Lehman wrote:
> > Did you ever convert the final stud length measurements into inches or
> > centimeters?
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> I've just assumed that LEGO's accuracy with stud-to-metric measurements is neigh
> on perfect (or, too close for me to accurately measure discrepancies). So, I've
> just assumed an interstud spacing of 8mm per stud.
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> > I'm curious what accuracy is needed (in terms of significant digits) in order
> > to accurately (within, say, 1/10 inch) state the track length of a layout on
> > the order of 2,000 feet. Is that level of accuracy possible?
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> I guess it depends on what the composition of the layout was. I'm pretty
> confident in the "lengths" established for long straights, short straights,
> start/stops, curves, half-curves, and switches (when straight). Ramps and
> switches (when curved) are another matter.
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> So, in our recent record, the switches (when curved) are probably pretty
> irrelevant, because we used so few of them (we tried to use them all pointed
> straight, to maximize distance).
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> The ramps are (of course) another matter. There were something like 200+ ramps
> used in our layout, which means for 1/10 inch accuracy, I'd have to be accurate
> to within (roughly) +/-0.0008 studs for my ramp measurement, and I'd doubt I'm
> that accurate.
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> I wonder if the patent office has any more accurate descriptions of the elements
> that we could use...
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> DaveE
I know I'm speaking to two of the most 'detail oriented' people I've ever had
the fun of working with...
But you're thinking about this too much.
If we all agree on-
a straight equaling 10 inches
a quarter straight equaling 2.5 inches
a curve equaling 15 inches
ramps equaling 10 inches
a reverse switch equaling 5 inches
a switch--17.5 inches (I actually added the straight and the half curve)
a half curve equaling 7.5 inches
If we all agree on these parameters, then we can ascertain 'who has the biggest'
;)
I tried physically measuring the ramps, and seriously, the length that the
monorail train actually traverses isn't much more than 10 inches or a straight
piece--it's negligible. And if we're all agreed on the numbers above (or
whatever numbers you want to change them to--I'm good with that as well), then
that should be good 'nuff
As it is, DaveE's (et al) record is pretty much not going to be touched by me.
Though I may be convinced to try.
Going with this, I should actually inventory my collection again. As it was
inventoried 3 years ago, I have 276 feet of monorail track in my personal
collection. Dunno if that number's changed.
The latest OBB space layout has 146 feet of monorail track.
I can e-mail you guys the excel spreadsheet that I use to figure all this stuff
out :)
Dave K
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| (...) Talking about monorail for shows and such (since we were, indeed talking about that ;) ).... Ever since the big 12.5 x 12.5 layout we did back in 2009 (I think), I've tried to avoid putting switches into my show layouts. First, as we all know (...) (12 years ago, 15-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) ... I'm not sure I understand this concept. (...) Inaccuracy! It burnsss usssssss! (...) Yeah, it's not a huge amount-- 0.8 studs is only 2.5% of the distance of a straight, so it'd take about 40 ramps (or 20 "complete" ramps) to make up the (...) (12 years ago, 16-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) I've just assumed that LEGO's accuracy with stud-to-metric measurements is neigh on perfect (or, too close for me to accurately measure discrepancies). So, I've just assumed an interstud spacing of 8mm per stud. (...) I guess it depends on (...) (12 years ago, 13-May-13, to lugnet.general)
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