 | | instructions needed for 6110
|
|
Hi all The most recent MUGS gathering (yes, the photos are still around - I'll download them soon) has forced me to further sort my Lego. Hopefully by the time the "big" meeting comes around I'll have it all sorted (I can dream). Either way I'm (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | wtb - castle battle axes
|
|
Anyone wanting to sell about 8 castle axes please email me. the axes are generally grey in colour and have a small cube at the end of a long handle, on one side of the cube is a small point and the other has a big axe blade Thanks Aaron Coghill (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | For Mark Harrison
|
|
(...) Mark old man, I have replied to both your follow-up emails - one bounced, the other presumeably got through, I can't imagine why you haven't read it. Since your blood pressure is on the rise, it seemed best to post here. Nothing has changed. I (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) Or the term I have been taught; Rivet counters John Porter (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) Thanks for the tips Larry! Does anyone have any tips on whether a layout of this size is better done as a full "O" rather than a "C" or a "G"? I know a full "O" provides more area for stuff, but how much of a hassle is it getting access to the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) Yes, well, that has me a bit cheesed off (not your siggy, but that there's good reason for it to be making a swipe). I am totally baffled why after all the fuss and bother the ringleaders wouldn't invite everyone to participate, after all it's (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) Well I think I probably got (stole) that philosophy from the train groupies in that newsgroup, but also I've had that idea in my head way, WAY before I got on Lugnet or even heard of Larry P ++ ...especially when I saw the trains when I first (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) At least we realise Lego is a toy :^o (...) The US shows seem to be appreciated by the public, which is surely half the battle. Most people have built with Lego and kids use it, whereas less may have had a proper model train, and less again (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
ben medinets <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:G9svJJ.FuB@lugnet.com... (...) Hmmm. Reminds me of that sig I've seen aroung lugnet.train (Larry?): "Everything else is just scenery for Lego train" (approx) ROSCO (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) That'd be a pity. It will be a long w'end so if you are down there you might still be able to catch a MUGlift (if any decide to visit) (...) Thanks! It might be easiest to make sure all the track comes from one source. (...) Yes, the ideas I'm (...) (24 years ago, 7-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) I'm surprised you didn't also post this to the regular lugnet.train newsgroup...it would have got some of them into the conversation. I think I have a few similiar experiences like that...I mean to start off, when some people that know me find (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) Amongst model trainheads, Lego trains do not enjoy a high acceptance factor. "They're just toys" is the usual comment (I think they mean it as an insult....). There have been a few anti Lego train comments on aus.rail.models in the past. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) Maybe. I would like some more info on where it's being staged and manning requirements and security arrangements, but it sounds like a great idea. I wonder what the acceptance factor is amongst model trainheads for wonky scale Lego trains. I (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
I'd be happy to be involved however I can be. I do have a fair bit of track and some trains too, so that might be useful *tongue in cheek*, and designing layouts is always fun reagrdless of the situation. The only hitch is that there's no gaurantee (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) I'll ring the people that orgainse it thursdayish, I just wanted to see if anyone at all was interested, there'd be no point setting something up with them if there wasn't any takers from this side. It's a model railway show, so we're talking (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
(...) I'd definitely be interested. I'm looking at building some train MOCs after I get my current project out of the way. Actually, my current project would probably look OK in a layout, but more on that when it's nearer to completion... (...) I (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
Since last weekend at MUGfest, we had a train layout going (pictures to come), and there was a bit of interest in trains, there may be a chance some of the MUGs could be interested. Also I got my second train set today, Yippee! I could probably (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Trains Trains and Train Shows.
|
|
This is a post trying to gauge the interest in exhibiting at the large train show that is held on the october long weekend here in Sydney. Are there people who want to do this? If so in what capacity (providing scenery, track/rolling stock, help at (...) (24 years ago, 6-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: MUGS (was Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update)
|
|
(...) it) (...) Yes, a SLUGfest sounds like either: 1. a night at a French restaurant eating snails 2. an event of the World Wrestling Federation It's up to you Sydneysiders, but does the self-image of being an eater of molluscs or having the same (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: MUGS (was Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update)
|
|
Martin Scragg <martin.scragg@s1.com.au> wrote in message news:G9pLEr.DAC@lugnet.com... (...) wanna (...) Probably. I just wasn't sure when MUG was first uttered in this context... (...) Reckon so. And I just uploaded the track design to brickshelf, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: MUGS (was Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update)
|
|
(...) I think the first real meeting was mid 1999, Ben would know for sure, so I would say that is the date. Did we have the inaugural MLTC (VLTC) meeting yesterday? Martin (S) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: MUGS (was Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update)
|
|
(...) In my little mind I'm a member of STUDS (capitalised, isn't an acronym, just funny in a non-PC non-genderspecific in-joke kind of way) which is the Sydney regional Lego Users Group (SLUG/SydLUG). Our bi-monthly gatherings are variously (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: MUGS (was Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update)
|
|
(...) I'm definitely a SLUG, the others may be studs as well. (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | MUGS (was Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update)
|
|
I thought you were SLUGS, and the fests were StudFests. And I don't know if there's any "official" inception date for MUG, but I guess we could say 2001-01-26 as when we voted in our spokesman? MUGs wanna comment? ROSCO Peter White (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update
|
|
(...) I thought it was 'Studs' or 'studs', since it is not an acronym. What about the MUGS and HUGS ? pete.w (usually not this pedantic) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: LUG & LTC dates of formation update
|
|
(...) Should we confirm these dates, note that Studs is STUDS, and ask for BUGS to be added (as of 2000-11-26 cf (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | LUG & LTC dates of formation update
|
|
(...) Here is an updated list. I am still missing a fair amount of info...any definitive info is appreciated! Please post as a follow-up to this post and I will update the chart. Thanks! Looks like we're almost to 40 now... :) --Todd 1. 1985 CWC-CW (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.wafol, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org.us.cmlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing LegOz 2001.2.VIC
|
|
(...) Yes, please. If we go a bit early, I'll shout you lunch. 8?) ROSCO (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing LegOz 2001.2.VIC
|
|
"Martin Scragg" <martin.scragg@s1.com.au> wrote in message news:G9JoKp.DBE@lugnet.com... (...) I am. Need a lift? How about Martin? (...) can (...) It's not that exciting, really... the track is mostly obscured, even from the top floor. Besides, (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing LegOz 2001.2.VIC
|
|
In the way of trading...Mandy [that's right...] is after the following pieces [which wil NOT be intentionally damaged by her !]: 2 dark grey rectangular BURPS brown/black 1x5x4 (?) 1/2 arches 2 brown/dark grey corner castle walls. I'm also intending (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: NEXT STUDS MEET?????
|
|
(...) Any day is a good day for the Brick. (...) Mmmm. Sounds good. Ahab's Saucy Slayer has been though final fitout and lifted off from Port Block Yards for a shakedown cruise last night. Reports are good. The test firings of the five quad lasers (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Local happenings updated
|
|
Hi all, I've updated "Local happenings", my online LegOz bulletin. Any comments on content, usefulness or usability would be greatly appreciated. I've listed as many Australian AFOL sites as I could find, via the LUGNET member roster and Richard's (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: NEXT STUDS MEET?????
|
|
(...) Two Creme Eggs from me for 14/4, although other days are okay too. (...) Excellent. Looks like an ideal opportunity to coordinate our firepower, develop the backstory, and work the Welshishish into a yellow plastic frenzy. --Dave (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: NEXT STUDS MEET?????
|
|
(...) One Thumb (...) No thumbs, (I'm on keywarden duty at college, although if _really_ necessary I can call in a favour, but I'll need to know early) (...) Two Thumbs, For me Saturdays are best. (...) One Thumb (...) I'm happy to have a Brikwars (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing LegOz 2001.2.VIC
|
|
(...) I presume so, unless he is intending on going in to work on Sunday. He can probably see the F1 track from his office, we can only hear them zooming around from ours. Martin (S) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcing LegOz 2001.2.VIC
|
|
(...) yet, (...) Cool!! Maybe we can even mix in some of Sue Ann's monorail!! (...) Is Paul going? ROSCO (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
|
| |
| | Re: NEXT STUDS MEET?????
|
|
(...) The only trouble may be booking somewhere for a holiday weekend. Plus we might lose some SLUGs and Studs off holidaying for the weekend, since we struggle to get a full house anyway with the members spread out as they are and a rotating (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
| |
| | Re: NEXT STUDS MEET?????
|
|
(...) Mel Brown (+2) is going to be in Sydney for the Easter long-weekend (April 12-15): maybe we could move the meeting back to the 14th or 15th, unless this conflicts with other people's plans. We also need to start planning our revenge on the (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
|
