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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes:
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> Derek Raycraft wrote:
> Pretty good, Derek. I'd offer the following mod to it:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=210623
can you supply a deep link for it?... I can't wait to see it...
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> I'd been fiddling around with the idea of making a layout for the next
> event, but my plan was to make a small, convoluted "core", and have
> people who were absolutely sure to make it build and bring those
> modules. Then there'd be an 'extension loop' and possibly a yard area,
> where anyone else who wished to come could insert their module.
I like the 'Core' idea, It allows for a more professional appearence, and It
forces us to plan ahead of time, and have things built sooner.
Do you still intend to use your mountain module, or could that be
re-constructed into a cross track module in the center....
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> This would allow us to make some pretty funky layouts, with room for
> whatever crazy buildings or features the core builder wanted.
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> It requires a certain amount of organization and collaboration to set
> up. What do folks think?
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> Jeff E
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| Here's a link where I've pre-approved the content. Nothing naughty here! (...) Yeah, that was some of the rationale behind the idea. Unfortunately, I've waaaaay too ambitious with my layouts, and consequently we'd all have to build 4-tier (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| So I've done a little more thinking. First, it occurs to me that this layout is sort of the minimum sized big-8 layout: (URL) requires 7 modules. It has no "inside" space It is too small to add any significant height change It has two separate (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) (URL) uses one fewer modules, but eliminates the need for the odd one. It also leaves room on either side of the track for switchyards, etc. I'd been fiddling around with the idea of making a layout for the next event, but my plan was to make (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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