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Re: Braith's Panel Van (and Re: TRU specials)
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lugnet.loc.au
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Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:23:53 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Ley Ward wrote:
> In lugnet.loc.au, Braith Garden wrote:
> > In lugnet.loc.au, Ley Ward wrote:
> > {snip}
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> > > The tubs in Australia (thus far) have been 3314 (in 2 Perth TRU locations)
> > > and I recall seeing someone mention 3214 in the east. The 3314 tub contains
> > > old greys and the box seems to be similar (again relatively) to the 2714 and
> > > 2814, ie. a good selection (or 'sweet box of joy' as someone put it IIRC).
> > > Perhaps one of you Eastern Australians could comment on the 3214?
> >
> > Here's a link to a couple of pics of my bonus box from the 4679 tub(coded
> > 3314)...
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> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=105988
> >
> > ...plus a few snaps of The Prof. and Jon Wilson.
> >
> > > I'd like to thank Braith Garden and Jonathan Wilson for their gracious
> > > hospitality on my recent visit to Perth, thus enabling me to post with some
> > > authority on the subject. Please add, correct and or clarify further as
> > > necessary.
> > >
> > > Peace and bonuses,
> > >
> > > Ley, aka Professor Whateverly
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> > It was a pleasure Ley! Hopefully we can meet in person again one day.
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> > If anyone is interested I have a few pics on Brickshelf of a Black version of my
> > Panel Van, finished just in time for my meet-up with The Prof. Go to...
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> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=105987
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> > Cheers,
> > Braith.
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> Thanks Braith,
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> A return to Perth is indeed possible.
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> Your bonus box selection is considerably different from Jonathan's 3314.
> Different and interesting enough to warrant another 'roll of the dice' to buy
> more IMHO.
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> Having seen the panel van in person, I consider it worthy of its own MOC post
> (rather than being buried in the bonus tub thread). There are a few notable
> details such as the headrests and the new dark grey front grille (an
> appropriate, elegant use of the controversial colour). I really liked the
> steering mechanism too.
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> I encourage you to toot your own horn. I also look forward to seeing the red one
> completed.
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> Peace and cheers,
>
> Ley, aka Professor Whateverly
Shucks, thanks Ley! I was going to post an anouncement for the van but I
figured as it is pretty much a copy of the white one, I'd be flogging a dead
horse, so to speak. ;P Glad you liked it though and I hope to get the rest of
my red ute finished soon...
Yes, the bonus selection was a bit different to Jon's - 4 mouse-mouth bricks for
a start. Unfortunately the tubs seem to have been sold out in Perth.
Cheers,
Braith.
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