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(...) I picked up two tubs from TRU. Full price though. Sigh... Anyway I can do the second Tank. Not bad. One thing. What colour base Plate should it be? Maybe a straight plate so the trucks can drive up to it? Gray or green? Or if half plates, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) I'm always thinking of the aesthetic before the function, I suppose. I think we should be able to do it the same way we did the rest of the layout, the baseplates especially. Once the layout is finalized with track and baseplates, we have very (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) I tested something... if we have a club car running, it won't clear a monorail track on just one tall support (nor will doublestack container cars, probably). It needs a tall support plus 2 bricks. Just (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <39f62912.90712801@l...et.com>... (...) My feelings on this are mixed. In my own towns I squeeze as much in as possible by building across baseplate joins and forward into teh sidewalks. Here though, we're going to have (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I actually don't like this change. It removes 2 baseplates worth of building room and I don't think we have much to spare. I know it means we don't have a road crossing the curved tracks, but myself I don't care much about that, I wouldn't try (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Go here: (URL) and type in vlcstuff for the username and password for the password. The layout files are in the layout files directory (surprise!) Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Does anyone have light grey rails as used on the docks in 6542 Launch and Load Seaport? (URL) ...lower image. I'd like sets of 4, preferably... (4, 8, 12, etc...) Kindly reply with what you'd like in trade.... Thanks.... (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Would someone kindly refresh my memory how I access the "X-drive" so I can see the .jpg? Digging thru long threads isn't my idea of fun... (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That would be very nice... since I'm more in the dark than anyone else here... Track Designer doesn't work too well on the Mac...... =) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) "Real" containers only have one set of doors... (...) To save your 1x4x3 panels try building containers like the ones found in the 6542 Launch and Load Seaport (Nautica). They only use two 1x4x3 panels, one on each end. (...) I'll have to try (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yup. It is completely non-intrusive, and doesn't go near the Windows registry. Simply unzip the file, and plop it into a folder somewhere. Create a shortcut to he td.exe file and you're away. Don't want it anymore, delete the folder. Clean and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent idea, but in my mind's eye, I see a whole lot more buildings and layout than what you've represented in "Building layout.jpg". Also, I don't think we have to stick so religiously to the square baseplate structure. Perhaps you've (...) (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I adjusted the road plates with file 15d. I tried to change the colours and to move the road on the left as to not go across the tracks in a nasty area. Now it branches off from the airport road and moves East. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I tweaked. The updated tdl is v-D0014K.tdl; JPEG version of that is v-D0014K..jpg (so people can see it without Track Designer) and the jpeg with building labels (including lots of ???'s) is "Building Layout.jpg". All on our X-drive. Kevin (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) OK, in that case I'm going to tweak a little more with that in mind, then make a .jpg of the layout so everyone can see it and we can put labels on places where buildings will go. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The 747 is excellent. I dunno about teh space shuttle, it depends how realistic we want this to be :-) (...) Yes! I volunteer Bryan to build the mountain :-) (...) Good. (...) That's the one. I have 2 of those as well. I think we just need (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Never mind, it's better than messing around cobbling one up. It's going to be in motion, no-one will peer closely at it. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent, I'll stop worrying about that then. (...) I've got 3 sets of the ramps, so we should be OK even if we change the plan. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hehe no. You wouldn't wanna buy it. (I got it used) It's condition isn't all that great... The clear glass parts are kinda scratched up. Even after I cleaned it up, I would rate this as a 6 or 7 out of 10... Bryan (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Kevin Wilson writes: Great list guys! Personally, I haven't seen the layout myself since I don't have Track Designer (I should go download it). (...) I've got Shuttle Transcon II (6544?) so it has a blue "747" and a space (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wanna sell it? :-) Robin (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh yeah I've got a club car (4547) too... And 1 4561 Railway Express if that helps. :) Bryan (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) 4 high (L,w,h) I have over 70 containers (including the ones from 4565's) built up. I mostly use the 1x4x3's for open containers (such as the engine at: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, I have at least 21 of them. I can borrow more. I've been keeping an eye on the numbers required of all the monorail parts, and we're covered with plenty to spare. Oh, with the possible exception of the sloping ramp pieces. I've allocated (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin posted a great list so I'm going to shove it in here, with comments: SW west corner - airport w/ monorail and train station, airplanes, helicopter, limos, taxis, luggage, tarmac vehicles (fuel truck, luggage cart, firetruck, plane "mover"), (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I already do this. heh (...) Yes, I was taking those into account. My 4565's in blue and yellow etc. take up some of my plates. (...) You don't have to use thin walls, 1byX work just fine if you are not going to open them... And if you are (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) In layout 13 I put 4.5 volt blue cross tracks to signify where buildings were. This is so we can fill up the areas and know what's still free... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Robin, one question that was in my post that got lost was: do we have enough short monorail track pieces? I don't have any at all and the layout uses quite a lot (14 with this layout, changes could use more). Do you have lots? Kevin ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm slow today, I can't work out what you mean here Dean. Explain please? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Some advice: You can make 2x the containers, if you use the doors from one end of each that you have. The 4x8 plates with the 2x6 studs on top only are the rare part. You get 4 in each 4565 though (so I now have 8 more containers that are (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow! Bryan, between you, Kevin and Dean, you obviously have most of the rolling stock covered. I'm just not a major train dude. It looks like you have enough cranes, container cars, forklifts, etc. to just pool your stuff and be done with it, no? As (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Go here to see them. The short style. (URL) For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Great post. I'll replay a little later. But NO power poles. It's a nightmare... Dean Anyone up for a church of the Brick? -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got 4565 engines in Blue and gray and if your really nice and need them I can make one in yellow. I've also got the 4565 steam alternate. (...) I have two 4561 sets. No engines. But I have 1 auto transport, 2 standard cars and one sleeper (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If we assume that 13 is the final layout design, we next need to finalize what goes where in that layout, and delegate the building. As far as I can tell, here's what we know so far. I've liberally sprinkled it with other ideas. Let's build on (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Except for the colour of the road plates 13 gets my vote. But I think someone should put the blue x's in the exact spooken for places so we know what's left. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I also have: 1 x 2126 1 x 4558 1 x 4565 1 x 4563 1 x 4564 2 x 4559 Maybe I should concentrate on making containers. There is a "standard" size for these containers, is there? Is it 4x8x3 studs (w,l,h)? Bryan (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) In general, I like this layout. I know that there will be some changes, but probably relatively minor ones. We're not even sure that we have enough baseplates (decorated) to actually recreate this pattern, although I can see that it uses lots (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, what do we need ad what do we have in the way of stock? Here's a starting point: NEED ---- 4 locomotives minimum (would be nice to have at least 1 realistic USA diesel model) 2 sets passenger cars 2 sets freight cars work cars (crane etc) Thomas (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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The most recent version of teh track plan on our X drive is V-R0013d.tdl: we need to decide whether this is final enough so we can start planning buildings. Any more changes? Speak now... Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The answers to question 1 depend on the finalised baseplate and track layout. The most recent layout on our X-drive is V-R0013d.tdl: I uess we should call for a vote to accept this as our working plan (doesn't mean we can't fine-tune it or (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Two questions regarding the train show: 1) What buildings/structures need to be built? How big should they be? I'm assuming that we're gonna tend to stay away from the original LEGO set models, (except maybe the GOOD ones). 2) What vehicles/trains (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Does anyone have a black twin lighting brick? The ones that flash? I need one for a project for the Show. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) G'day all..... I'm back in Aussie land now...but about 3 weeks ago I was in Montreal....and I picked up one of those blue tubs in question....from a little toyshop on the main street opposite the Art museum...they had I think around 6 of them (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) Yep, I have 26 of them (assuming you mean tiles). I'll try and remember not to use them somewhere else! (...) I have a fair number of tiles with Octan logos, a thin plastic Octan banner several inches long, and probably some Octan stickers. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Train Crossing is kicking serious brick... Though I don't know the exact placing for the two tracks so I'll have to wing it... Also, I'm not sure if I have the needed 1by8 gray caps to bridge the gap between tracks. Kevin? The power supply (...) (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We've pretty much sorted out the layout, but I never heard back from Dick. I'll try him again. (...) Done, and we're working onwards from it. (...) Dean, what's your list of electronic doohickeys and status of each? Don't go crazy <g>. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok I've updated the file. Put in green plates where I thought it would be best. Also, I put a 4.5 volt cross track on the squares where special stuff is so it's easier to see. I've completed half of my auto crossing system. It's got flashing (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Kevin replied: (...) Dean mentioned that he had scads of legs that would be the appropriate height (ie. same as the rest of the tables). I'm sure there would a way to non-destructively and temporarily attach the legs to Bryan's table, just for (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've added road plates to it amd adjuted the monorail track a bit to fit that. I wrote a long message explaining it all but my computer crashed just as I sent it, and I really can't retype it all. Name is v-r0012k.tdl. Monorail stn inside (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No problem Bryan, we.ve been assuming it would be like most of those folding tables (incl mine) and be lower than Dean's special Lego tables, which are on the high side as tables go. What we need is offcuts of 2x6 studs, at least 6" long, to (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh oh, my table is 30" x 72" x 29" (w,l,h). Hey, these textbooks look good for elevating the table... :) Bryan (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've uploaded a suggested monorail layout, file name "V-D0011R". I didn't touch the baseplates (yet), and they don't really make sense any more. As I see it, all the monorail track is at least raised by one tall support (10 bricks), and in places (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ha, ha, ha! God that was funny... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Yes... it's confirmed... I'm selling my sofa to make room for LEGO... (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I managed to piggy back my order from yesterday. I ordered some of the goodies. They are all backordered until Nov. 21st. They are on the Lego Ship. So you can order them now as long as you use Real Lego Reps and not the ordering service. Dean (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The original post about the new parts came from someone who had received the US Holiday catalog: when she tried to order from it S@H said she couldn't it wasn't supposed to be out yet. So we may have to wait just a while. Kevin ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, they now notice the AFOL market. That's why the 'parts packs' have shrunk in number and grown in size and cost. They know us AFOL's will dump $30USD ($45CDN) on a pack for one or two parts... But at least the Train packs only contain (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, totally. I'd like to see them in all colours. 100 packs would be VERY useful. I could build a few projects I've been dying to build now with the influx of new goodies. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) WOW GREY DOORS AND WINDOWS! Yes, I haven't used my free shipping yet, but I will be very soon! (Within the next week) I'd be honoured to have such marvelous parts arrive in a huge box delivered to my house. :) But seriously, if you/we're (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Agreed, I am rather amazed and pleased... I normally don't Me Too posts but this one wasn't posted where Brad was likely to see it so I FUT lugnet.lego.direct. Maybe the Train people got (some of) what we wanted because we asked nicely and (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I won't be able to do anything substantial until tomorrow night. I'll upload an idea or two then. Robin (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) On the Edit menu, there's a wonderful little feature that I discovered called "Refresh Supports". Try it, your hands will thank you. :-) Robin (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Plus, note that the black wagon plate is a full 28 studs. I never in a million years would have expected them to offer exactly the special pieces we asked for. In fact, I had heard a rumor that there were certain (now offered) elements they would (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OMG! Holy @#%! I guess that makes that spare case of 5542's unnecessary :) This is so cool! Now all we need is bulk 1x2 gray corrugated and gray 1x4 curve top bricks so I can make more Amfleet coaches. KL (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've uploaded a newer version with all the stations removed. They were all orphaned. I'll look at working on the road tomorrow. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK guys, check this out! Does anyone have their free shipping left? We need to place an order so big the gods will notice us again! Dean -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Train Windows and Doors Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 05:21:00 GMT (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Good job sir, I'll look it over tomorrow when my hands have cooled down. I think we got the most of it hammered out. Robin with his Monorail magic can set up the Rail and we can get road and buildings down... Woohoo. Dean -- Coin-Op's For (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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...On the X drive with a name v-K0009K.tdl. Just track, I have not changed any of the baseplates, they will need moving around, and I took the monorail track off. When I had to adjust the whole track layout WRT the baseplates and I selected it all, (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Joint NALUG-VLC show? (was: Re: Supertrain - I plan to go)
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(...) In theory I'd be interested but in practice there's no way I'd be able to get over to Calgary. Nice idea though! Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.cal, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Joint NALUG-VLC show? (was: Re: Supertrain - I plan to go)
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This is a long shot, but hey, I'll try anything... Would anyone in VLC be interested in helping us with a layout at the Supertrain show in Calgary (Feb 17-18)? NALUG has been invited, but not all of us can attend. The real need just one more person (...) (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.cal, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got a 18inch straightedge... And scissors... "And so it begins..." Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'll also bring a tape measure (for sure) and straightedge (if I can find it), although with string, the straightedge will be less important. Robin (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got a couple of rolls of masking tape, but as I was thinking a little further, why not just use lengths of string or yarn, which would be less expensive, taped down at corners, and say 3 ft intervals. The advantage is that we could easily (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, no tables - much less hassle! We might want to be prepared to redo our floor tape several times though. I'll bring some masking tape and a measuring tape. We could do with a long straightedge too, which I don't have. Kevin ---...--- Personal (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've reserved the room from 5 to 8 tonight. Dean (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree. This would be MUCH less work and disruption all around. Who's bringing the tape. I'm fresh out... I'll email Kevin in case he doesn't read here. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sorry, guys. I've been swamped the last two days. I will be there tonight, and will bring lots of monorail track, supports, etc. and baseplates. (...) We could put the whole layout on the floor and just use masking tape to mark the area. It (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hearing only Yeses, sounds like we have a go. Bring train track, tables, monorail track, and baseplates, all marked with our names. I'll print out several of the alternate layouts. The only difficulty we might have is something to stand in for (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's all at height 0.0 so it seems to come and go. If you highlight a baseplate or anything really, and go Edit/Elevation and hit Enter without changing anything, all the track will "come back". I got sucked into fiddling with it again and (...) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well, i was doing some adjustments when all of a sudden ALL the bloody track went UNDER the plates... Can it be fixed. I uploaded it to 6. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sounds fine to me. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Tomorrow (friday, the 20th) at 5 pm? Works for me. Robin (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, I propose that we meet on Friday from 5pm till about 8-ish at Deans. Yeses, Nos, counter-proposals? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well it could hardly run underneath, could it :-) Seriously, can you be more specific Dean? If you're talking about the freight tracks up by the dock, we wanted road between the tracks so that trucks could be loaded by the crane too, rght, and (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Why does the train track run OVER the road? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes! Finally! tubs at 20% off! Would you? That would be GREAT! Thanks! I'll take 6. I was out of White! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) I get the same error, but I have no idea why. As far as I can see nothing is missing that I put in, so I've just ignored it. (...) Because I needed 2" wide baseplates to fill out the 72" to make 6ft, but they don't exist, so I just slid them (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think our local (Lynn Valley) Zellers has a few. If they have, want me to pick them up for you? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) I'm available Friday afternoon or evening, and possibly Saturday evening. Sunday during the day is also possible, but as yet unconfirmed. Robin (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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When I load this file (and one of the previous ones as well) into TD 2.0, I get the message "Renderings of one or more pieces were not found in the registry. Load the correct registry or add the missing renderings." Am I missing something? Are there (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Does anyone know any stores that have the large 1200 blue tubs? Preferable on sale (Zellers) but I'll take anywhere... Thanks Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Just posted a new layout on the X-drive, called V-K0005K.tdl. Includes freight yard at the dock, roads, water, monorail, passenger station on the left, space for an airport in the bottom left corner, space for farm/school/other large building right (...) (24 years ago, 19-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Maybe... But we can use the common room if need be. (...) I'm pretty good anytime. If we want the common room I'll have to verify it's available. -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If we want to lay them out in th eproposed layout, I imagine we'll have to move them. Have you got space to lay out 16' x 6' in your apartment? In the meeting room? When can we meet? I can do early Fri evening, or during the day at the (...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If anyone wants any of the above tables made up, we have a wood worker that knows how to make them and is quite cheap in relation to store bought tables... (...) Sure. It's just holding storage right now. Will we need to move them? Or just use (...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I used to manage three people on Database Design. And YES, it can get VERY nasty when someone forgets to change the numbers and a days work gets erased. BAH! So I know how important it is... That way you can go back to a backup if someone F (...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) ;-) I just know how crazy collaborative work can get ... Gaps are fine. The key is to be able to look at the highest number for the latest revision. The initials are just anecdotal, to perhaps ask a question of the person that last edited the (...) (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent! This should give us tons of space to fill up. I'll begin playing around with monorail layouts, and add them to your layout file when you upload it. Robin (24 years ago, 18-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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