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(...) AFTER the show ... ;-) Robin (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Bryan, could you tell me the exact distance from floor to the top of your table? I want to make some "shims", and need an idea of the quantity and type we'll need. Robin (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, Looking at my feeble collection of green baseplates, I'm quite scared that we won't have enough to cover our layout. Perhaps you guys have tons of them, and I'm being pessimistic. So as a result of my worrying, I've come up with an (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No. Bring it for the Test Run. Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Should I bring my table? -Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yeah, I noticed the change in exchange rate too... Well, it was only a matter of time before they realized the 0.06 difference, which is a significant amount! So when are we gonna make a huge group order? :) Bryan (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I know Robin and others gave me a couple of links to companies that sell O Scale Decals for CN and Canadian Trains. I've lost the links and do need some. (My CN Engine is coming along nicely) If you guys can post the links again... Thanks Dean (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've noticed that much of the layout is green and I don't think it will be. The industrial area will be gray I'd bet. Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Very generous space for trains! Though I DID notice that if you pay by cheque it's now 1.54. So no savings there. Credit cards come in about the same now. Cheaper if we get it on a good day. (I phoned and CC charge 1.8% on top of the exchange rate) (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b572dec.562768@lugnet.com>... (...) We're not using my table, we're using Bryan's though. (...) Yes. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b572cb2.249390@lugnet.com>... (...) Yes indeed, I agree too - that's why I said IF we don't have enough bp's it would be a Plan B. But never mind Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) 35" 3/4 from floor to top of table. Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean & Kevin, Can you give me the "exact" height of your table surface from the floor. From the last show, I think I have a height of 35 5/8". Please confirm. I need to figure out the angle and length to cut the sawhorse legs to fit under the doors. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree with Dean. I would really like to try hard to avoid having any non-Lego surfaces. There's nothing saying that we can't use raised baseplates in certain locations; a dump or landfill near the industrial area, the belville pool and (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would like to avoid any non lego surface. Nothing breaks up a good layout with patches of 'reality'... Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh, so setup is on the friday? All these shows, I'm getting confused... (...) Help was perhaps the wrong word. Enjoy might have been a better choice. :-) Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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It occurs to me that if we don't have enough green bp's this time, we could paint the doors. I know we don't want to paint the ready-made tables (of either kind) but my doors can certainly be painted, dunno about anyone else's. It's second best, but (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Both days, Dean, the 4th and the 5th. (...) (Mark, you guys don't have to help ... just come ;-) Robin (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would LOVE you guys to come up for a meeting, or a show, or for, well ... any ole' reason! However, this friday's meeting will mostly be business, checking clearances on the as-yet-unassembled layout, allocating last minute duties, shuffling (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The actual public show day is Aug 5th. You guys are welcome to help us out on this day if you wish. We'd love the help. (...) We would definitely like you guys to attend our monthly meetings. Perhaps we should have a road trip down to one of (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's just a name... sigh... With only two days notice we wanted to make sure everyone got it... Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B563F91.9EF87A28@a....bc.ca>... (...) Why emergency? We planned last time to have meeting between the last one and the dry run (I had it pencilled in for the beginning of this week, but the time wasn't fixed). Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ah, well we don't want to be in the way. Maybe another time. (...) That's our next SEALUG meeting date. :^) Maybe we can get coordinated after that sometime. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Of course I remember! (...) Well it's not like we're discussing some top-secret stuff, so I don't see why you can't come... :) -Bryan (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's Lugnet's damn "Prove you posted this" system. I forgot to answer my email to "Post" it... sigh... The meeting this friday is not going to be really fun. It's just for us to work, work, work. No time to show off anything... Now... If you (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I take it you guys aren't interested in having any SEALUG folks drop in for a visit? :^( ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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This Friday July 20, 2001 7:00 pm until whenever -- Emergency VLC meeting. Note: THIS IS NOT THE TRIAL RUN. However do: Bring what models and construction you have done that you want opinions on or need help with etc. We will be discussing: Task (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hey, can I come too? I'm trying to see if anyone from SEALUG wants to ride with me. I figure if we leave Everett at 5:00pm we can be in Vancouver by 7:30-ish. It would be fun to meet some of our northern neighbors. :^) I met Brian once at the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yep, I think a meeting would be helpful to "pull things together." I really want to make sure that Hogwarts Express will go through the tunnel without any problems! This Friday would be good timing. Bryan (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) DOH! That may have been my FTP server... I had it pointing to the wrong site. sigh. Try again guys. Thanks Dean (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sounds good. Where? Dean (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Subject says it all. I've talked to some of you already, and most are free. I say that we get together to take stock of how things are going, show off some new models for inspiration, and give each other a mental boost. From what I've heard while (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow, Bryan! When you get down to work, you don't mess around! I like your style. I did some checking with my train, and have some notes: Left side of Mountain (outside "Hogwarts Valley"): - Take a look at the graphic "lay1.jpg", on the extreme right (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, Ok I did some serious planning this morning, took some pictures, and whipped up a site to show what I accomplished so far. Don't know if it's my computer, my connection (56k), Geocities, or brickshelf (where the pictures are sitting), but (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok I've tried to put it on the server <embarassed> but can't figure out how at the moment (even though Dean gave me the login & pw). Instead you can find it on brickshelf at: (URL) again, the file is about 300k so slow connections beware (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Boxes!! Excellent idea! That would help a lot. I guess I'm so used to transporting creations gently positioned on car seats that I was wondering if you'd run out of seats! (...) I finished up the Hogwarts Express last night, after many trial (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b53fde0.50469765@l...et.com>... (...) I should be able to get it all in my van in one trip: I am trying to find boxes tall enough to pack each chunk completely so they can be stacked on top of each other rather than (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) If (...) Yes please Brian, do post it! Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually, you shouldn't have to change your screen resolution at all. You should be able to capture the screen at any resolution, and then blow it up (zoom) in any image editting program. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, I've finally discovered a way to see the studs clearly in Track Designer. I'm using Windows 98, so I cannot guarantee this to work for other systems! Also, I'm not sure if it's necessary to switch between the resolutions. First I loaded up the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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