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Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
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Date: 
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 23:02:53 GMT
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In lugnet.org.au, Santosh Bhat writes:
> Steal some rope and poles from the nearest movie theatre? I'm not sure to be
> honest what can be done. Being Lego I'm guessing that any kids there are
> more likely to want to make it an interactive display than the other model
> railways.
> 
> I've seen some places go as simple as use chairs with their backs to the
> display acting as a barrier, though this could be seen as an invitation to
> climb up and reach over the chair.

A strip of perspex/lecxan (sp?) is a fairly standard approach.

I exhibited an N scale layout last year and had success with framing the
viewing side of the layout (25mm angle aluminium across the front, about
400mm above the layout height); it made kids not want to put their hands
"into" the layout. This may not be as practical at Lego scale.

(as a bonus, the frame is a great place to attach signs).

> Popular defintiely, and of course there'll be the freak factor appeal to the
> model railroad enthusiasts. And lets not mention the purists..

On aus.rail.models, they're called the "Detail Police".

Cheers


Richie Dulin



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(...) Or the term I have been taught; Rivet counters John Porter (26 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)

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(...) Well that's if I have enough of whats required. I need to somehow label which sections are mine, but I need to do that anyhow for future meets, not specifically for any display. Between Myself, Eli and Pete W. I believe there's enough track (...) (26 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)

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