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Hi folks, A long time ago, I built a horrible blue building with the goal of spanning a piece of Lego track. I couldn't finish it, and by the time rtlToronto/train2 rolled around, it was nothing but a big empty foundation and structure: (URL) the (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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I like it, Calum. Nice use of space and fantastic interior detailing. A small suggestion would be to incorporate a cornice or perhaps some ornamental pieces to add texture to the side of the building. Thanks for sharing. Nicely done. Build well, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Howdy....nice stuff you got there Andreas. Its been a while since I saw your stuff last time. I think I bought the 4559 Cargo Train from you (via E-bay). Its a nice addition, and I only have used it a couple times since I bought it... (2nd (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it is a lot better than the blue building...definitely. My (first) thought though is that it has a look of the buildings around union station. An older-type building which has had to be accommodating to rail traffic. If you really (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, it looks great.I like the fact it has to straddle(sp?) the track.As someone who hates yellow(I use it for fill or trade/sell away) it looks good.I tryed building with yellow and was never happy with the way it came out. (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! I was thinking of using corrogated yellow brick, because I have a pile from two 4559's I got many years ago, but I couldn't find enough of it. I also considered using gray corrogated brick from this Mos Espa Podrace (aka, Spare Parts (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Benjamin - I can give you some data... (Iain - brace yourself) For about 1.5 years I worked in a building just S of Summerhill station, on Price St. This building is remarkably not only for its awful 1950s exterior, but because (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Chris! I love building with yellow. In fact, it's one of my favourite colours alongside white, red and blue. I find building with black difficult, and any of the other colours-can't deal with it. I'm more of a classic colours kinda (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3C03FE12.B3BB53...res.com... (...) ::bracing:: (...) ****wimper**** I know that section of track!!! Why can't I find an appartment with a view like that? For what it's worth, Summerhill is my (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) but they come in a quite a bit of the starwars sets, ordered in bulk (lego direct), or from buying the guarded inn. The latter two involve shopping with Lego Shop @ home, outrageous exchange rates and all.... and then there's always e-bay. (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I to have always prefered the classic colors to(not counting yellow of course).For the first time I'm going away from those colors and building(to the tune of over $700 already) a tan/brown building (base is on 6 green 32x32 baseplates).These (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) (...) LOL @ Iain!!! (...) (Exactly....) (...) Nice postings, Jeff and Iain. Like I said in the previous post, electric trains wouldn't make as much noise...diesel engines are another story. And I think, if subway cars were constantly (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow....cool. Can't wait to see them Chris... I recently built a small church / chapel (which is yet to be photographed, got to reinstall my vision command) Anyways, it is only on a 32 X 32 (green) baseplate, and it must have cost me over $100 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Benjamin, you mentioned windows I'm using 1200 of the 2x2 white windows(48 of the 25ct. pack) along with 50 packs(2500) of tan 2x4 bricks.That's just the basic parts.I have some 8 different BB orders woth of detail parts etc.I may like this (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Leach writes: I'm using 1200 of the 2x2 white windows(48 (...) Zoinks! For a little perspective, I used 330 of those on my Chateau: (URL) trying to remember how many the GMLTC used on our new train station... (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) our train shows with a couple of your buildings.Didn't you mention you like to build taller/bigger buildings but there is a limit in GMLTC displays? If so come over here as we have no limit:-) (...) It's part your fault John,your tan building (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GnDpIz.D9H@lugnet.com... (...) spanning (...) you (...) train2, (...) windows: (...) Calum: That is a nice building. The outside is a bit plain but then again so are a lot of office (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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(...) ...thanks for your input Tim. I've seen your layouts (posted)....its amazing how open the libraries down in RICHmond (Virginia) are. I like it down there....its humid, but generally mild in the winters, unlike the winters up here.... Benjamin (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GnJHnA.Dvr@lugnet.com... (...) generally (...) But Richmond has PKD. (Volcano, Hurler, XLC, Flight of Fear) :) Iain (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks-I'll probably be building two more "over track" buildings sometime in the near future, hopefully with a bit more detail if I can find enough corrogated and the like. Calum (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GnJHnA.Dvr@lugnet.com... (...) [snip] (...) generally (...) We'll, as a transplated Ohioan, sometimes the winters are a little TOO mild! And the summers get quite hot and humid. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gnn1Mr.LwI@lugnet.com... (...) are a (...) or (...) like (...) similar (...) in (...) Sounds great - can't wait to see them! Tim (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gnn1Mr.LwI@lugnet.com... (...) in (...) Mmm. OverTrack (TM) Building Development System. :) Iain (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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