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(...) I think baseplate chunks doled out to each person is the best compromise. Fill your chunk with appropriate buildings and we'll slot it in. OK, who wants which building chunks? Here's a key plan with numbers so we can all tell which bit we're (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Building organisation methods
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(...) I think that's a good idea. If we put the oil tanks down by the airport they can provide fuel for the planes, and over on the right side is about teh nearest we can get the back of the office building to the edge of the layout so people can (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm using a curved plate because then I can have the trucks use it as a drive way and loading zone. I still have to build the equipment. You've got the corner store and office building WAY back (5') in the corner where it won't be seen. I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) In the "building layout.jpg" file I put the tanks inside the bottom right area of the loop on the right hand side of the layout. Anyone gotta better idea? Dean, why on a curve road plate? Won't a straight road plate do? Kevin ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) In the interest of expediency, I think perhaps we should just continue in the simplest manner possible, which probably means doling out baseplates to fill, or something similar. Hopefully we can do some fine tuning when we actually have (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think that would be best. I know I don't want my Lego lumped in with everyone elses. (Unless there is a specific list of parts etc. like I need to do for my duel track crossing...) I'm trying to fit out a good layout for my twin fuel tanks (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) So Robin, what you're saying is that we should build buidings for specific exact places on the layout, eg a space 26x18 studs (just for teh sake of an example). I guess that means someone building it on a baseplate at home, peeling the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) How about you build me one? I can set it to be turned off if need be... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) ...build a regular motor & bell assembly into a shack. There are lots of metal shacks alongside the railway tracks in real life... <shrugs...> Course, a constant ding-ding-dinging could drive ya nutz if it keeps going and going and going and (...) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Building plans
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(...) Good! (...) Ok, I've discovered the PERFECT light setup for signals. I even have a free port left on the Train Crossing RCX that I can use on them. Where would you like them? And what do you want them to do? I can give us RED and Green or (...) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <39F784AE.A2D6CFAC@a....bc.ca>... (...) Yes, I have 20 you can use. (...) The lights on the oil tanks... you said something earlier about working light signals? They don't have to actually interlock with the trains, just (...) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm fresh out of micros. The crossing took the two I had... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Couldn't you make a micro-motor drive a cam with a beam resting against it, so the beam is tapping a small bell? =) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Ok, we are getting things rolling and my Train Duel crossing is going to kick. Wait until you see the lights. The only thing missing is the 'ding' sound... I'm going to need aprox 20 more 1by8 gray tiles to make the second track and middle stretch. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got a crap load of Gray straights and curves myself. (With path) I'll use a gray road plate. That's a pretty good idea. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think we've got a plethora of straight grey road plates, so that's what I would suggest. We still may need to do a inventory count of all our different plates to ensure that our current layout will work. Robin (24 years ago, 25-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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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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| | Re: Track Plan - final version?
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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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| | Re: Track Plan - final version?
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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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| | Re: Track Plan - final version?
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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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| | Trade: Grey rails?
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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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