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In lugnet.loc.au, Richie Dulin writes:
> In lugnet.loc.au, Richard Parsons writes:
> > Having consulted the local ship's chandlers, it
> > seems we are well stocked in most of the requisites, but for windows.
> >
> > Square and arched latice windows of the sort required for the heavy duty of
> > maritime service are not easily found.
>
>
> I've been experimenting with the old 4x1x2 lattice fence pieces on end for
> use as ship's windows. I haven't yet come up with a solution which doesn't
> leave an ugly gap between the two panes, but the maths always works with
> LEGO eventually, so it will just be a matter of finding the right blend of
> 1x1 with hole, 1x1 headlight bricks etc.
>
> (They work quite well mounted normally in window openings for pirate buildings).
You too, eh? I've been wrestling with this one for quite a while. Here
are a few versions I've come up with (colour scheme just to illustrate
different types of pieces):
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=5411
1) Fences held at the top by five-stud 1x1 - gap btw fence and frame, but
not too bad. Rickety though.
2) Similar, using 1x1 beam and half-pin.
3) Fence not actually attached, but with pieces under it to wedge it behind
a window. The DAT file makes it look like it won't fit, but it will, just
tightly. Needs 2-wide wall.
None of the above is a perfect solution, but I hope they might get your
brains working. Anyone else who's had a crack at the problem, please share
your findings!
Cheers, Heather
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Heather Patey
Pirate Wench / Brick Detective
LUGNET Member #490
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