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I think we ought to work out how much this is going to cost us... Sign $20 - $200 Fabric for table tops and skirts $20 - $40 Photocopying fliers etc $10 - $20 Display panel for behind layout (??) $20-$25 I have a suggestion. Lions Gate Models (me (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Do we really want to spend this much right now, considering I didn't think we'd completely settled on the logo? Could we not get a biggish printout on paper (say 2-3ft long) and mount it on a piece of foamcore? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well, I finally got sick and tired of not having my Lego near me, so I raced over to our storage unit, hauled everything out, and dragged all my Lego crates out from the VERY BACK of the unit. I now have them all here, and have access to all my (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Alex, just a reminder ... ;-) All I really need is an ftp username and password to upload and download to the VLC site. Email me when you have such. Robin (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've done some checking around. To start with, I assumed we would try to get a sign that was roughly 2 ft x 8 ft, that we could use either up on a wall (ie. behind the display), or hanging down in front of the display along the table skirt. The (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think that all we need is a simple 1/3 page (3 5/8" x 8 1/2") flyer with the logo, some simple copy talking about Lego trains and other themes, the club being an ADULT fan club, the usual TLC disclaimers, and the web site URL. No names, (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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We NEED to settle the Logo's Fliers and papers for the show. Now... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Never mind, I made something else. Looks 10x better! Just wait until you see it! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ugg, that sucks eh? They really should have told us that. Since that's an odd display type. (2 long, 1 short) I do hope they find us a better place. Man. No easy way to defend a layout like that... I guess we should have been more firm on our (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) [At WalMart] (...) Ditto here in Windsor, Ontario..., $17.88. Wicked deal when you figure the tub itself is probably worth about 6 bux, so the LEGO only costs 12 bucks for 1200 pieces..., a penny each! KDJ ___...___ Kyle D. Jackson, LUGNETer (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Just had a call from the guy who's in charge of venue space at the train show. He's having trouble juggling space and asked if we could do our 8'x8' layout instead of teh 16'x6': I said no, not at this point. That's OK, however during the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I should think you need to do the dock area immediately under teh crane, since teh crane rails go out along it, but no ships. Kevin (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ahh I see. I thought I had to do the docks too. Whew... Lots to do... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Not ships.... just the dock and the crane on its rails and teh crane operators building. From your 4555's, remember? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's just a little bigger then a standard curve road. (I'll use a T Road plate to connect it to the road.) Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That sounds good. (...) Yes, Corner store. I was thinking this would also be a good place for the beach folk to get snacks... (...) Ya, it also allows for the fake tunnel. (...) That's alot of resources but I'll see what I can do. I can tell (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Try Wal-Mart. I picked up my third tub tonight (in PEI) for less than $18 at Wal-Mart. I paid full price on the first and got the second at Zellers during a 15% off Lego + 10% extra discount. The blue 1200 piece tubs and the green 140 piece (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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I uploaded a NEW TRACK PLAN (v-D0017K.) (HEHE, SAID NO MORE ROAD OR TRACK CHANGES [oops caps lock] didn't I, never mind) wth Robin's suggestion of the road disappearing into a tunnel in the mountain side under the monorail. Supplies more building (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Good. the cross and T plates are the most useful because none of us have a lot of them. Stick your name on the back and bring 'em along. (...) Keeerect (...) Good question. Give that man a peanut :-) Seriously, do you have any monorail track (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) +---+---+---+---+---...---+---+-+ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |9|---|---|---|---|14 |15 |16 |17 |18 |19 |20 +---+---+---+---+---...-+---+-+30 |31 |32 |33 +---+---+---+---+---+---+-+ |21 |22 |23 |24 |25 |26 |27 |28 | |---+---+---+---+34 |35 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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| | Re: Questions re: Train Show
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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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| | Questions re: Train Show
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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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| | Re: Blue Tubs
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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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| | Re: Train Show Project Timeline - update
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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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| | Re: Train Show Project Timeline - update
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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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| | Train Show Project Timeline - update
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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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| | Re: New layout from meeting is up.
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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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| | Re: Table Inventory
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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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| | Re: New layout from meeting is up.
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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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| | Re: Table Inventory
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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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| | Re: Table Inventory
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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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| | Re: New layout from meeting is up.
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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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| | Re: It's confirmed...
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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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| | It's confirmed...
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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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| | Re: [Fwd: Re: Train Windows and Doors]
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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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| | Re: [Fwd: Re: Train Windows and Doors]
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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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| | Re: [Fwd: Re: Train Windows and Doors]
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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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| | Re: [Fwd: Re: Train Windows and Doors]
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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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| | Re: [Fwd: Re: Train Windows and Doors]
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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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| | Re: [Fwd: Re: Train Windows and Doors]
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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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| | Re: New layout from meeting is up.
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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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| | Re: New layout from meeting is up.
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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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