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Nice job of picture-taking! I wonder if the Great Mall would give us space for a permanent display? I still think we should try for a display at SFO... I like the Int'l Transport bldg - blue & white with rounded corners. I wonder how they got the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) your amazing camera! Wow, the resolution is incredible.. We finish setting up our Train layout tomorrow (Friday) for the Sat/Sun showing. It's the last time this layout will be around. Then a much needed break. Dean (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I had a great visit to Vancouver, but it was *way* too short! I enjoyed meeting some of the VLC folks, Alex and Robin and David, and also seeing Dean again, and the dinner afterwards was really tasty! :-d But, I still have something to show for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: G-meist goes public! well sort of,
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(...) yippers, :-) I have done shows (...) :-D (...) oh yeah, and amzing lego too, the guys at VLC are incredible builders,:-D I hope you continue to (...) hey yep, (...) bye Eric! and thanks for the kind words! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) thanks, but I really don't know if it's talent per se, :-) I just practiced lot's, and have gotten a bit better, but not NEARLY as good as all of the rest of the guys in .mecha. :-) Yes, your mecha received tonnes of attention! As I'm sure (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hello Holger, (...) Yes, I knew of your fantastic model, and used it for some of my inspiration. It was also great to get some idea of scale, checking length vs. wingspan vs. wing height, etc. I did not copy any details from your model, but the tail (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'd love to see pics of them tanks and whatnot. We are going to have a sample brick wars soon for our club. Dean (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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hey nice mecha (I'm presuming the red, yellow, and grey ones are yours). and I have to agree that all big LEGO fans should be in LUGs. Of course I'm sort of in GardenSLUG, but we're.. well, we aren't exactly the most organized bunch, but we try (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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G-Meist that's great! It sure is a good feeling isn't it. I have done shows for years and I never get tired of all the kind words and encouragement. Looks like there was alot of Lego there that day. I hope you continue to participate and show (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Xandria, many thanks for the nice pictures. I got one question: Who build the Fokker Dr I triplane? And did he or she knew my version of the Fokker Dr I which I build earlier this year? Did he or she used the old spoked wheels? The tail looks (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Thanks, Geordan! Your talent and you (of course) are so welcome in our club. Yes, your mecha received tonnes of attention! They look great on display. Thanks so much and looking forward to seeing you again. Xandria "Geordan Hankinson" (...) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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The second week displaying and playing at Lansdowne Mall pictures are up: (URL) already announced his pictures. First week pictures are here: (URL) website has updated our News and Gallery pages too: (URL) (23 years ago, 9-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | BayLUG visitor in Vancouver DEC 9
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My wife will be heading to the Canucks/Sharks game, and I'll have some time to talk LEGO with some VLC folks, if folks woulod have time that evening. Otherwise, I'll just try to track down the mall display. We won't have email during the trip, but (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) The 'Popular Vote' was not handled well this year. There was NOT one announcement about it, everyone I talked to said "What a popular vote? Where do I do it? How?" etc... So most didn't vote I'd bet... Since no one but the regular train people (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) Here's a pic of my wife holding the plaque last year... (URL) Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - (URL) Vancouver LEGO Club - (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) finest (...) Thanks Larry! (...) It's out plaque for winning the popular choice layout award at the show last year. We didn't get it this year unfortunately, even with a twice as big and 4 times as good (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) That's a pretty neat way of doing it. I tried this before (without the tyres though), but couldn't get it all to fit close enough together whilst still being flexible enough to get round corners. Congratulations to Robin for making it work. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) work. And what I think is so neat is the *expanse* of it. I had a question, what is the placard (with the rail section) embedded in the mountain (visible in (URL) ) all about? Is it an award of some sort? I didn't see a clearer pic at a short (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Just to add another accolade to this thread ... It was small-ish and could easily have been missed, but was so totally clever that I must give credit where it's due. Check out this pic: (URL) built this automated billboard. It's one of those (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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Thanks Geordan. It was great finally meeting you. I've reread your post several times. Thanks again. Robin PS ... oh ya, and the cheque's in the mail ... ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) Thanks! You have quite accurately described the exact methodology behind this locomotive's articulation. I would mention that all these trucks or bogies are actually all attached to each other with pivot points, to form an almost (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Articles Posted
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I scanned and uploaded the Maclean's and Ming Pao articles. I've also added a link from our VLC website News section. I know there were other articles with Dave and other members -- anyone have scans of these for our vanity, err News, section? (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | More Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC!
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Here are our Digicam pics of the Trains 2001 show. I think you'll like them. (URL) There were taken with a 4 year old digital Camera, so they are not the best, but it's all we have. So NO complaining... :-) Also, we FINALLY got the rest of the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) There are also some great pics (and mpegs) located here... (URL) Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - (URL) Vancouver LEGO Club - (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This is Robin Sather's excellent work. All of us just *drooled* overt his train when he first showed it off. There are more pics at (URL) probably others that I don't have links for rightnow. Kevin ---...--- 1st Annual SYSTEM Creativity (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Geordan Hankinson wrote in message ... (...) was Thanks Geordan :-) The Victorian House has 3 floors plus the roof, and I spent a lot of time yesterday lifting them on and off for people. It was nice to meet you yesterday - hope to see you soon at (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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[ FUT lugnet.town ] Kevin: (...) Looks great! I would appreciate some close-ups of the farm and animals in this picture: (URL) looks like there are some good ideas I would like to reuse. Jacob (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Can I quote your "review" on our website? Thanks. Xandria "Geordan Hankinson" <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:GMoD24.46z@lugnet.com... (...) life (...) think) (...) WOW! (...) boot! (...) only (...) was (...) events! (...) 2001. (...) 4pm (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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(...) Nice stuff. in particular I found extremely interesting this: (URL) yet seen somewhere this locomotive (or a similar one),which features two GREAT ideas (congrats to builder): 1.tyres instead of aluminium rims (yes,it's less realistic,but it's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Pics of VLC layout at Trains 2001 show, Burnaby BC
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I just posted pictures of the Vancouver Lego Club's layout at Trains 2001. Take a look at (URL) finished setup (mostly!) today, and the show is tomorrow from 9am to 4pm at the Cameron Recreation Centre, Burnaby BC. If you're in the area, come say Hi (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | [Fwd: MOC Metroliner Add-On Cars]
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Robin, this is for you. Dean -------- Original Message -------- Subject: MOC Metroliner Add-On Cars Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 04:17:16 GMT From: "Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> Organization: None Newsgroups: lugnet.trains Over the past year and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | VLC to attend the Trains 2001 in Vancouver, BC CANADA
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Hi all, This is an official reminder for all of you on the VLC Announcement list. This weekend the VLC is proud to be participating in the Trains 2001 show at the Cameron Recreation Center in Burnaby. Relevant details can be found below. For more (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Another Belville MOC
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(...) I like the potion maker / fortune teller best, but they all look good! I like how you added System foliage to spice it up. -Shiri (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.belville)
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Thanks Kevin and Robin: Yeah, I never thought of the "not in stores" angle. Cool. The pictures don't do it justice -- I think. Makes me really want a tonne of Belville stuff though. I hate that pink though. Xan "Robin Sather" (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.belville)
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Xandria Husby wrote in message ... (...) Looks good to me! I'd like to see things like this which are "not available in stores" on show. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.belville)
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(...) Very nice! I can't decide which one I like better. (...) My vote would definitely be a resounding "Yes". Robin (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.belville)
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Hi, all: I created another Belville MOC this past weekend. VLC People: I'll include it in December's show if you think it's good enough. (URL) Lego Page: (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.belville)
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