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(...) Dean, does Alex concur? If so, let's consider it a decision made, that's enough of a majority to proceed to discussing the whos and hows. Robin (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) With the time restraints left I'd say we go for the rope. We don't have the time to do a shield right and I don't with to toss away cash.. Dean (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b4e7468.631263@lugnet.com>... Ouch to the pricing. That's a lot, especially if we then need to buy materials for a mounting track. Plus a good deal of work to make some kind of track mount which will fit all 3 types (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b4ddbda.87119492@l...et.com>... (...) Stop press - dunno why this didn't occur to me before, but my table will be going on vacation with me (it's our camp table) so it won't be available. Duhhh! Very sorry to throw (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, I have some more info regarding the clear shielding we want for the layout. Claus, Andrew and I did some contacting of various plastics firms, learned a lot, and got quotes on various products. I know this is old news to some of you, but we (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent! Kevin, I forgot to ask you last night if you have a 2x2, etc. to widen the door? Make sure that it's flush on the top AND the bottom (for the sawhorse support). I've uploaded another table design to the ftp site, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I just rescued two doors from the dumpster at our complex. One has a hole in one side (as well as doorknob holes) but they are good enough to be covered in baseplates and skirting. One measures 28" wide, the other 32" wide, both are 80" long. The (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b4c0253.83859952@l...et.com>... (...) Oops. I thought I remembered it as 8 ft from the last show. Your top row is better in that case. The top row is 4" longer than our baseplate layout which is a bit awkward for (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No wonder I couldn't get it to work right. - Bryan's table is only 72" long - The door I have is 28" wide - One of David's doors is 32" and the other is 30" - I assumed that you had a way to keep all the dimensions "square" Even in your (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b4bbe1a.66392959@l...et.com>... (...) I've uploaded KevTableLay.gif which shows the table layout. In words, top row to bottom row, left to right: Dean 30x30 - Bryan 30x96 - Robin 30 x 96 Dean 30x60 Door 30x80 Door (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, I must admit that I'm still a little puzzled as to how our tables are actually laid out. To that end, I've uploaded a couple of files to the ftl site. Hopefully, someone (Kevin?) can illuminate me as to the layout. Tables-Worksheet.bmp - a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) OK, so then we only need to get 1 more door. Bonus! (...) I should have posted this before. David's doors are 30 x 80, and 32 x 80, so we should be able to put my 28 and David's 32 side by side, and voila! Anybody else find another door (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message ... (...) I don't thnk so. There's no easy way to get close to our current dimensions, so we'd have to redesign the layout. No thanks :-) (...) We need 4 doors total, given that we can use Robin and Bryan's 30" x 8ft (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I found out that the tables are 2.5 x 6 feet!?! Kevin!! Can these work at all? Please post your synopsis. On the other side of the coin, David has secured 2 suitable doors, so that makes a total of 3 doors in the bag (for nothing!). How many (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The only issue with using these is how do we attach the plexi? Dean (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wow, it's nice to be wanted. GUSH... Dean (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi guys, I got this email from the Mount Cheam Lion's Train Show people. They want us! The show is on October 20th and 21st. I'll reply that I'm taking it to the club, and keep the communication open. We (the club) can discuss it here ... Robin (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Just another thought ... For this first show (TTOS in Richmond) we do have free tables available for use. Should I inquire as to sizes and see if we could make them work for us? It would sure save us some money right now, and let us all concentrate (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think that if we were to put some sort of vertical strengthener between the ends of the sheets, it would be much stronger, stiffer, less prone to bending or breaking, and more visible as well. I know that there is something that is designed (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B4902F6.F5ECC105@a....bc.ca>... (...) broken (...) Good point, Dean. The drilling should be OK (just have to lubricate the drill and go slowly so you don't melt the plastic) but someone could certainly pull hard enough (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I just want to be sure it won't crack on drilling and that it can't be broken easily while people pull on it. I'd hate it to break and hurt someone. (...) I'd prefer the higher tables as well. The "Real" Train guys tables are MUCH higher then (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I tend to agree, but then again, take a look at this pic: (URL) Cutting this stuff, even the 5/64" thickness, with an Xacto knife would be a (...) Andrew and Claus are checking the plastic/sign shop route, and I'll know more tomorrow about (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b47b394.25162868@l...et.com>... (...) I did some fiddling around and I think the best way would be to cut three 30"x40" chunks out of each 96"x48" sheet of ply. That would replace the four 30"x80" doors and give us (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b47b394.25162868@l...et.com>... (...) Great Robin! Look forward to seeing it. (...) Probably OK, we're not going to be putting much if any stress on this. (...) Cutting this stuff, even the 5/64" thickness, with an (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Did a Home Depot run today, and checked prices, availability, etc. I also picked up all the stuff to make the sign post, etc. I came home, prepared it, and put it together. It looks great! I'll bring it to the interim meeting (next friday or so, as (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Just interested in following the evolution of the type of train tables that Dean and Alex have. Robin, found any doors yet? Ben Fleskes wrote in message ... (...) again. (...) 1.5" (...) be (...) the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I thought last night's meeting went very well! I've put together a long "To Do" list, sorted by individual, detailing everything (and a little more) that was discussed. Note that there a few unassigned items. Who wants them? I have not talked to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Files posted to our space on akasa server: 2-R0005K.tdl and 2-R0005K.gif - gif file has labels added to name places where we decided on locations of buildings this evening. I shoehorned the Vic House and market in there too. Kevin ---...--- (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, I've looked at the most recent layout and I don't have any complaints. I sure hope we get a lot accomplished during Monday evening's meeting. I feel like a hypocrite myself since I won't be there - in fact, I'll be out of town from July 2nd (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Guy's check out the pics below. whoa! Why is it always when I'm poor! Dean (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think the time may have come to structure the club. Chair, secretary, treasurer, contact person etc... And have a 'formal' meeting at the beginning of each meeting. The other clubs do this and I think we need this to stay organized. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b38facc.18061096@l...et.com>... (...) True, true. Andrew Robertson and David Gagnon are both interested but not online. When is our next meeting? Next Friday? (29th June) Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree with you, Dean, that participation is lacking. However, I think "we" can still pull it off, and have a lot of fun doing it. There is help waiting in the wings (ie. off-line), but lacking direction, they don't know what to do. I think (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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It is with great sadness that I write this letter. But I feel that our attending the Aug show should be canceled... We are not going to make that deadline. Our participation is sorely lacking. (With the exception of a small few) I would like to (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's a good idea. I'd like it if everyone donated a couple of parts to it. Sort of a team effort. Who want's to design it? Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Check this message re ambassador cars for the PNLTC layout at Legoland CA this summer: (URL) would be good to send one from VLC! Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Once the layout is set up and built, I do not feel that it would be too much effort, except on the days for viewing, to maintain. As long as each of the club members can reserve their Lego in that form for the duration of the layout. Dean (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b322c3b.225708461@...et.com>... (...) That's great, though maybe too much work for us to do this year. Going from 1 show to 4 is pushing it a bit, no? Even if we do basically the same layout each time. Kevin ---...--- (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b32292b.224923831@...et.com>... (...) Nope, I'll be gone from 28th July or so until late on 6 Aug. We'll have to arrange for me to leave buildings and whatever else I'm contributing with someone else before I leave. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Finalizing design, assigning tasks, and making it happen
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I know that each of us is kind of working on some things already, but I think we should meet to finalize the design, and delegate responsibilities and tasks, including building, table skirting, signage, promo materials, etc. We may not need to meet (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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