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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a061d1b.23479015@l...et.com>... (...) Cool! I'm glad somebody else is building large stuff. The airport hotel turned out about 18" high. My house is too small! Kevin (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Got 'em. Plain light grey. I'll put them away to bring along on Friday. Robin P.S. I finished my lighthouse island. I got a little carried away, I think. It's, well, rather large. I'm happy with it though. It even has a revolving (working) (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, the $70USD option. (See below) (...) What happens when you play back bad quality postage sized images at full screen res.? They get stretched and REALLY show off the errors... From the tests I've done it's ghastly... I would REALLY hope (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) The woman demo'ing it at the TRU said she thought there was going to be some ability to use other cameras, but it might require a "bridge". I can't vouch for the accuracy of her information though - she'd been trained only on that software, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) er, that would be "TLC's LEGAL department" ... ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Always welcome and encouraged! (...) TLC's lego department has stated that basically they don't want ANY images of bricks (or other pieces) in any fan-based logo (or web-site, etc.). They also don't want the name "Lego", but will "allow" it if (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We have one container ship coming but can always use another... Bring it on.. On the test fit friday we should be able to gauge if we suddenly need more... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Interloper warning... I really like this logo. Except for the geometry being off, that is. You can't see the stud tops to see whether there is a LEGO on them, so I would suggest that you go with correct proportions. Has LEGO actually said you (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, Ugh... I failed to realize how much work I actually have. I think I've bitten off more than I can chew. I cannot build the Airport and Monorail station by this upcoming Friday, so I hope somebody can help with this! If you need the monorail (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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We ought to make some kind of general announcement that we're going to be in this show next week. Anyone volunteer? Kevin (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a04bf0e.275698864@...et.com>... (...) Looks much better. I'd go with that. Kevin (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It flows much better! I like it. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I rotated the lego blocks 180 degrees, and I like it a lot better. They look a lot more like Lego bricks, but the geometry is still (intentionally) wrong, studs a little high, etc., so hopefully Lego won't mind too much. It can be seen on the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A04684B.D014FB98@a....bc.ca>... (...) Whatcha making? I just did a caboose, and I'm working on a boxcar. I also have a PCC kit from Larry P which I will have built by Friday. I'm running out of wheels though... mine are (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree with you on the bricks. I'm not wild about them either. The problem is that TLC didn't want anything too "brickish", so I tried to do some things that would suggest bricks but look different enough for them. I'll try turning them (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, I could use four. Just for show on the se crossing. Manual... Another 8 light gray 1x8's would be needed for that though... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <39fdce5c.41727586@l...et.com>... (...) David would like one too, a Large. Kevin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a03b2d2.207020527@...et.com>... (...) It's the brick stack I'm not wild about. I believe we had them facing back towards us to put the letters VLC on orginally, is that right? Is that still the intention? If not, it (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A03D7E3.22AFB5EF@a....bc.ca>... (...) I have 28. Duel crossing? Does that mean the trains and cars duel to see who gets to cross? :-) Kevin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'll hunt around and see what I can find. I'm assuming light gray, right? Do you still need the plain light grey ramp pieces for the sides of the crossing? I know I've got several of those. Robin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I just built the duel crossing and I'm going to need 28 more 1x8 gray tile parts... Kevin has 20? so I need 8 more. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Confirmed Xandria wants a large as well. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well... I agree with Kevin on the bricks. I'm not wild about them, but what to put there is unknown... A montage would be nice but then it steps on Lego's big toes... Ugg... I guess the club just needs a good graphic logo... Dean -- Coin-Op's (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) At the risk of opening a can of worms :-) ... What would you change, Kevin? Robin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Does David want one? Perhaps someone who has his number can ask him, and give me a size. Robin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a034771.179527032@...et.com>... (...) I'm not wild about the current logo (the bricks parts of it, I mean, the actual name and maple leaf etc is great) but if everyone else is happy, it's not that important to me. And (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a033547.174876019@...et.com>... (...) Yes for me too, a Large please. Kevin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) You can better that deal by taking advantage of the 20% off Stars Wars Lego as posted by Kevin Zwicker & Jeff Shiner. What's better than $49.99 - $39.99! Happy Hunting. Andrew Burt (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) I want a LARGE please. Thanks! I'm gonna make a mountain now. Bryan (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I vote for BEST. It's gonna last long, it looks "professional," and like Dean said, it's only $10 more. Also, I don't really care how much I contribute to pay for it as long as it's fair (and I don't hafta pay for the entire thing). :) Bryan (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My thoughts too. (...) (URL) - low res sample, actual logo file graphic and text are much sharper The file name is "vlclogo17.jpg". It's also on the X-Drive. Robin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) $10 bucks difference we may as well go for the vinyl option. Can you post a link to the final graphic for another look? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, more final decisions to make. I've hopefully compiled all the information needed for us to decide on what type of sign we want. There are 4 options below. Personally, I'm more in favour of spending a little bit more, and having a better sign. My (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Forgot to mention that on the size tag, the Large says 42-44 inches, although that seems a trifle large for how it fits. Hope that helps, Robin (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, some good deals. But Xan and I already blew our budget on Lego... Sigh... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That sounds good Robin. I'll take a large. I'd prefer better quality but will go with the majority. Also, I'm sure Xandria would like a large as well. I'll post a change if she wants smaller. (She prefers hers to be extra baggy.) Good show. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, we're down to the wire. Here's the deal. I can pick up good quality T-shirts at Costco for about $8 apiece, give or take, depending on which sizes I have to pick up (if I can get 3 larges, for example, then I can buy the 3 pack for less). The (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'm sure you've all noticed this one, but since noone's posted ... The current Zeller's Star Wars bonus pack: 7150 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing 7130 Snowspeeder 2 great sets, total pieces about 620 ... Bonus pack price, $49.99 !! That's about half price, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) very (...) Done, and uploaded as v-R0019K.tdl. I also took out the X-tracks since we know what's going there now, and shuffled a couple of road pltes which were affected by the stuff I've been building (not (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) So what I understand is this: 4 short sections = 1 long section. There are 2 short sections near the bottom, and 3 up top. If we subtract one from the bottom, we add one to the top. As a result, there are 4 short sections up top, which can be (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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