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I was browsing some of the LUGNET sites I usually don't have time for, such as lugnet.town, (I usually hang out in lugnet.general) when I stumbled across this classic beauty.... (URL) Chan built this nice classical building called Laural Hall. He (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) That is beautiful. (...) So many designs are compromised by parts restrictions, in colour and number. Lack of good window options keeps me focused on castle-type structures. (...) The Lego train clubs are out there reaching the widest possible (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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You are so right, Gary! From my own experience, I have built/am building 5 large buildings which all employ bricks from bulk which simply were not obtainable in any economical sense otherwise. I am turning into a "Townie";-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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To All, Gary makes an excellent point. Although my building has not been too much as of late, the building I have built for the train show would not have been possible without some strategic orders, mainly the 1x4x3 windows and the arious white (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) We will never mock you for having a building that is to wide ;-) Martin (...) <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Although I wouldn't call myself a genius I would have to agree with you 100%. I have been working on my Main Street scene for the NELUG Train Layout and the Town building contest and Much of it would not have been possible without bulk sales. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Right. There are so many OTHER things to mock him for! All other themes provide scenery for Trains. ++Lar (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Wow Eric, great job! Looks like small town Main Street USA. I really love folks building in historical styles. With attention to historical detail, the results can be great. I noticed Eric that you used one of my favorite pieces, namely the very (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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And who knows..... when an expanded window assortment is available, there will be a lot of towns that will emulate the real world towns and cities, namely when the land area becomes too cramped, there is nowhere else to go but up..... skyscrapers (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Gary Istok wrote in message <3A8849CA.D0115B43@u...ch.edu>... (...) Yes, he just entered it in the Town Building Contest. Are we going to see anything from you Gary, or did you miss the announcements? (URL) Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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Sorry Kevin, but I missed the announcement. I'll have to enter the next contest you have. I just looked at the entrants, and I am impressed. I see Kevin Loch is building himself a downtown. Great job! My current project is CENTRAL STATION, a large (...) (24 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Gary Istok writes: <portions snipped> (...) My personal top 10 wish list of bulk parts (aka - wallet drainers) 1) 2x2 or 1x2 gray tiles. (Sidewalks, parking lots, streets that can go anywhere, aircraft carrier decks, etc.) 2) (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Search for Jason Catena, he did a very sweet summation. It hasn't been as active lately, I think people stopped sending in their suggestions. ++Lar (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(URL) it bookmarked ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) If those parts became available, I'd have to start riding my son's bike.....[1] -John [1] having sold off the car for $$$ for parts;-) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Hey thanks Mark. I am always happy when I see some really inspiring buildings that follow historical styles. Your Laural Hall has a very nice 18th century colonial look and feel to it. I love your use of the 1x1 cones, and of course the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) I have to echo this...I wanted to echo it earlier, but was too busy, and didn't have pictures to go along with it. Many of the things that made the town at NALUG's layout for Supertrain 2001 wouldn't have happened without the bulk packs. (...) (24 years ago, 20-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) and interesting detail; the line going from bottom to top. Also I like the way it makes the window stretch cleanly from the floor to the ceiling. I remember this technique. Thanks, Chris (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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