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Subject:	Re: Brictoria Barracks is up and running
Newsgroups:	lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military
Date:	Wed, 9 Jun 2004 13:03:50 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Chris Paton wrote:

Hi Benjamin

I like the barracks building and the 25lb Field gun. Your models could be really improved with better pictures if you have that possibility.

Thanks. I’m currently working on a Mk. 2 version of the 25lb field gun, with the gun having a mounting that looks closer to what the WW2 ones had. I am also trying to get the traversal wheel to retract for transport. At present the wheel gets removed and placed upside down on top of the carriage. (Then I need to build the ammo trailer and Quad (and that will be a real bugger, with all those anoying slopes :( ))

It takes some real creativity to create ‘modern’ armies that don’t look like Johnny Thunder clones - I have this problem too. But I think you could dig a little deeper in your brick box and perhaps find something a little different. A more original army minifig, in keeping with the theme, would be a real plus for your website. Post it when you’ve got it - I could use some inspiration!

Well...I’m working with this mini-fig as he is fairly close (and as close as I can get without stickers/painting/defacing mini-figs) to a WW2 Australian digger. I have also made use of another adventurers minifig for the Armored Corps, and these piccies should pop up soon. The special forces uses a “new” minifig or two, but in general I think the LEGO released ones seem to do the job.

I can understand you wanting to see a more modern soldier, but I’m working as an Aussie to create an Aussie feeling army...But at least slouch hats are fairly common :) (I’d hate to be trying to do a U.S. soldier (use a cowboy hat?) and British (The top-hat just doesn’t look right on the field of combat.))

Oh, and better pictures. :)

On the way:)

Chris

Benjamin Whytcross

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		Re: Brictoria Barracks is up and running
(...) I'm looking forward to seeing the MK2 etc. (...) I definitely wouldn't want to deface or use stickers with my minifigs either. I don't disagree with others making their own sticker designs etc and I have seen some great designs and some great (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, FTX)

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		Re: Brictoria Barracks is up and running
Hi Benjamin I like the barracks building and the 25lb Field gun. Your models could be really improved with better pictures if you have that possibility. It takes some real creativity to create 'modern' armies that don't look like Johnny Thunder (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.build.military, FTX)

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