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Re: 2007 Christmas Train Show wrap-up
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lugnet.org.ca.obb
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Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:27:06 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
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> I had a great time, minus the plastic dust, who knew a one ounce micro cable
> car and subway could destroy that CCWt24 (Yes, thats the Classic Chris worm
> to 24 gear). Guess 2 gears can create a fair bit of friction.
Your micro display went over HUGE!! I did like the ease of setup :) Now if only
TLC released 2 wide track and train motors--we'd be set :)
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> I'm looking forward to the 2 spring shows in May and April.
Me too!
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> > The bad--
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> > no stanctions...
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> I actually have been working on this one...
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> Spent a good time wandering around Home Deathspot with Chris. We were
> playing the numbers (cost) game, vrs the weight game (so tired of hauling
> heavy stuff), vrs the simplicity game. While we came up with a ton of heavy
> or complicated solutions, I have decided to go, easy, cheap and simple....
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> So for me, its going to be a simple solution of rope thru t-bar topped pvc
> pipe... zip tied at a right angle to the legs of my existing tables and
> velcro strips for the skirting.
I love that idea! I'm going to see what I can do with the wooden modules to
accomodate PVC sticking straight out (as well as to see if it'll be a big issue
with skirting -- more trips to the Despot!)
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> > The Ugly--
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> > "Hey you Parent!! Wanna take your completely tantrum-throwing brat out to
> > the car for a time-out?"
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> > Geesh!
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> Well, we could do the "ugly" and the "bad" with the "wading-pool-moat" and
> electric fence solution for the stanchions... but I digress.
I think crocs in the moat would deter the brats... :)
> I will upload my stuff once I return home next week.
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> Thanks,
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> Janey "Red Brick"
Thanks, Janey--looking forward to 'em
Dave K
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| (...) Dave thank you so much for organising us once again into a kick butt display, the CS layout was a huge hit, as were the 2 kids tables. Always wonderful to see the core layout, and I was happy to display my micro, phase uno. I had a great time, (...) (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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