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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Benjamin Medinets writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft writes:
> > In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden writes:
> > > That was ME!
> > > I am definatly looking forward to your go Train Derek! Mine was far to tall.
> > > and too wide (8-9 studs)
> > >
> > > ... I hope I have not just started a 6 vs 8 wide debate...
> >
> > Cool, now to remember that. (rubbing temples) Jeff... Jeff... Jeff...
> >
> > I'll be very surprised if my train can run on the display. I built it for a
> > static display in my place, not to run the rails. I don't have the space to
> > setup even a loop of track pertinently. Because of this I built the cars to a
> > scale I wanted without consideration for running on the tracks. This means the
> > cars are tall, and very long. I did test it on a loop of track and it can go
> > around corners, however it does cut off a lot of the inside of the corner.
> > There needs to be a lot of space on the inside of corners for it to be able to
> > go around them. I expect it won't be able to pass through the curved portion
> > of a switch without hitting something either. So if it has to sit in a siding
> > for the show that's fine. I'll be happy just to see it sitting among everyone
> > else's creations.
> >
> > Derek
>
> Sorry Jeff for not giving you credit...I guess that's what happens if you
> show up late for dinner....The train looked beautiful...are you going to
> use the transparent "wall elements" for the windows, and what are you going
> to use for the doors? At the dinner, it looked mostly like a shell....
> somewhat unfinished..... Are you going to bring it to Train2?
I will probably bring it along to train 2, It was a prototype design, that I
created just to see if it could be built... Ultimatly I would like to have
Green or Black windows and green or white doors....
Jeff VW
>
> Derek, Oliver Giessen brought a cool train-based model that was super long
> and very wide....I think he said he wasn't going to bring it at the last
> dinner to the event..... so I'm sure that participants, other enthusiasts
> and visitors alike at the show will enjoy your model (and yours Too, Jeff!!!!)
>
> Benjamin Medinets
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