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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a08b572.116523640@...et.com>... (...) I will bring mine (custom black one), and I believe David will bring one as well. Kevin (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Robin (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've located both monorails (6399 and 6990). Is anyone else planning on bringing a monorail? Kevin? Bryan? I suspect that I'll only bring the Airport Shuttle. I don't know. I also located several more control tracks, so Kevin, I won't need your two. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Maybe with some slight modification, your hotel could be extended to become an airport terminal? And station? Robin (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Today, I picked up my 6399 Airport Shuttle (and my 6990 Futuron Monorail). I could put the airport shuttle in as a station at the very least. I also picked up a helicopter set to use on the tarmac. Someone else was building and/or providing (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) anyone (...) I dunno. If my hands feel better by Fri/Sat I may be able to make one but right now they are still #$%#$%-ed :-) from too much buildng all at once last week. Maybe we can replace it with something (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, So are we still gonna have an airport/monorail station? Ever since I announced the fact that I won't be able to make them, I haven't heard anyone say that they're doing it... Argh, I feel partially responsible for this. Bryan (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I may have some of those, in white I think, but it will be in the "unsorted" stuff, so it may take some time to track down. I do have piles of these pieces available, probably in any colour you need: (URL) and (2 URLs) and (2 URLs) you could (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I can't find a way to make do the job of the following: (URL) anyone has one I could buy/borrow that would be great. If you have the ball stick thing that would be great too. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Cross Posted to lugnet.trains & lugnet.trains.org Followup to lugnet.org.ca.vlc (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hm, so a further $70, eh? Plus of course the cost of the additional camera... (...) The point I was making was that it didn't look that "ghastly" to me. Maybe I have a higher tolerance for that than you do, or maybe my expectations are lower (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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We're pleased to announce that the Vancouver Lego Club will be taking part in "Trains 2000" on Nov 12th at the Cameron Recreation Centre in Burnaby, BC, Canada (9523 Cameron St) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We'll be exhibiting a 16' x 6' lego train (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea) !
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(...) Wow! Looks like we're covered then. Robin (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Good points. Perhaps we're OK then. (...) OK, OK! No more throwing of wrenches into this well-oiled machine! ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a06ef4c.237397@lugnet.com>... (...) We actually have Sat morning and Sat evening for last-minute building, assuming we do our setup from 12 noon onwards and the hall closes at 4 or 4:30 pm on Sat afternoon. The hall (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a071284.9261932@lu...et.com>... (...) I have a lot of vehicles ready-built that I'll bring - 30 or so. Not planning on building any more. My hands are pretty much used up. Kevin (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Last Night I finished 3 little cars and one Little Green and black rig with trailer. (Trailer is green and black) I'm going to make one more Rig today but I'm all out of the little trailer pin piece so I'll have to be inventive. I've been (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I just had a thought while ruminating (daily $10 word ...) over the layout. Is anyone building cars, trucks, buses, etc. at all? We don't want a ghost town. I suspect that the power builders out there (Dean and Kevin primarily) are incorporating (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What you posted makes a lot of sense. Unfortunately, I'm busy on Wed AND Thursday night... My Friday evening, however, pretty much belongs to the VLC. :) Perhaps the others could do something on Wed or Thurs night? Oh yeah, I received an email (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I shrunk the studs down a little on the brick graphic, and it looks better. The change is not dramatic but does help. For time's sake, I'm not posting it anywhere. It will go into the sign printers today. I'll also begin the T-shirts. Robin (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'm just wondering if it would be wise to see if it would be possible for us to get together sooner for our test run. If we could meet wednesday or thursday night, then we would have more time to do some more building, or adjusting. Meeting friday (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) ROTFL!! Now that's funny ... Robin (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Grin. Quite, I would hope that EVERY department of TLC is the "lego" department. On the brick shape, note that no less a personage that Todd himself has seemed to get round this with his Fibblesnork(tm) backgrounds... He acknowledges TLC (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Grin. Quite, I would hope that EVERY department of TLC is the "lego" department. On the brick shape, note that no less a personage that Todd himself has seemed to get round this with his fibblesnork backgrounds... He acknowledges TLC rights (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a0120c1.38529533@l...et.com>... (...) If we moved the monorail track on the mountain ledge one short section to the left, that would free up 4 short sections and also make it easier to build the track supports at the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a011f92.38227159@l...et.com>... (...) David has monorail parts so he should be OK. He also has access to the stuff on our Xdrive so he has the JPG of the layout to look at - he said it looked OK. He isn't reading this (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Sorry Bryan. I said I'd post some more ideas today for the "Outdoor" area, but I just didn't allocate my time too wisely today. I'll post something ASAP. Robin (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'll admit that the sentence is a little unclear, but did you download the file? My hope is that we can completely cover the surface of the layout with baseplates. I organized the text file so that people can reserve baseplates, whether they (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Um I don't quite get that one... Can you explain? I've found some blue baseplates, in case we were in short supply (four 16x32 and four 16x16)... Bryan (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'm sorry, but I had to do it. There are just two changes to the file from version 17. I added an additional short straight track onto the west end of the monorail track at the airport station. I also modified the dock station to include 2 control (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've updated the building plan file with a few bits. It's on the X-Drive, Layout Files folder, name is B-K0003R.txt. Anyone with baseplates that fit as per the layout (17 or 18), download the file and fill up those baseplates. Robin (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, perhaps I went a little overboard on this one, but I had an hour to kill, right? D'oh ... Anyway, I created an Excel spreadsheet file that meticulously details the building space in and around the dock monorail station. It is saved in, I (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I don't have anything done for the docks. I've got Claus making *MANY* containers and I've been too sore to do much. I'm working on the factory/Train thing though... Dean (...) -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Spoke too soon: David is going to do that. He's also interested in doing the docks (Dean and Claus, were you going to be doing something there?). The main areas I see as still un-grabbed and unbuilt are: * Downtown commercial area E of the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Finished the 9v station near the airport, and the fire station, and tucked a little hardware store in between the on the main street. I plan to grab the ELEVATED MONORAIL STN NEAR THE DOCKS (oops) next unless anyone is already working on it. Speak (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) When I ordered (Before the shipping charges) just after s@h went South the cost difference was about $14. s@h credited me the difference but I don't think I could get that now. With the added shipping now (~$9 CDN) it's not worth it for small (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Example, the large Pod Racer set is $99 USD. (That's ~$150 CAN before shipping etc.) It's $89 CAN in the stores... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) If you were to pay by cheque you'd only pay .43x % in exchange... (...) You do pay GST and the $2.00 charge for brokerage/duty (That's what they call it). Check your bill. (...) You purchased almost $500 CAN. I doubt you would be doing that (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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<trimmed reviews & vision command, added loc.ca> (...) I placed an order for several grey brick packs(1) shortly after S@H Canada closed down. I did the math when my order got there, and the difference in cost, compared to what it would have been (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sorry for including the entire history above, but I thought it was needed. I made my first big train order to S@H not long ago. I don't quite see how it all worked out, but here are the numbers: Total for goods, in US funds: 303.88 (4565 + (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) 6091 costs $129.99. It will probably go on clearance for about $90-100 next year. Or, it might go on sale right before Christmas somewhere. And hopefully if there's a 30% off sale... I just think it would be a better buy, because it has lots (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) I guess it depends how much you value extra Princess Storm minifigs, doesn't it? Sixteen Canadian (snicker) dollars is still much less than whatever 6091 costs (which, given it's $90 US price tag and your formula, should be around $288 (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) No, I can do some building there as well (Work can wait! ... :-). I'll take a better look at it tomorrow and give you a better report of what I think we could do there. If you have a good idea of what you'd planned for the mountain and any (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Okay... But how will we coordinate this?? You give me ideas and I build it? :) (...) After turning my head upside down, I have acquainted myself with the angled driveway baseplate. :) Looks like it'll fit! (...) I've got some brown plates (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Of course I do have Micro Controllers... Heh heh... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Shipping is $6.xx for shipping. Don't forget to add an extra $2 for duty or whatever it was... That's $9 bucks CDN for shipping. I figure that when S@H moved to the US our prices for S@H stuff jumped about 26%. I used to order MANY things from (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) Yeah I recall seeing that set 1682's box in your room... But I never registered this "angled baseplate" thing. :) If I/we need it, we know where to get it from! (...) Go to www.xdrive.com, log in as "vlcstuff" and the pw is "password". Bryan (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Would (...) Two places-- Shipping- $4.50 US Taxes are added before conversion rate. And Ontario taxes are bad enough as they are- with S@H, it's about 21 cents per dollar. (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) Huh? US $5.00 / 0.65 => about Cdn $7.70 . Add GST => 8.24 . Where does the rest come from? (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Bryan Wong writes: ... (...) I definitely have at least 1 angled Driveway plate (but I think I showed it to you before) but if there's any other baseplates you need to borrow, swing on by Saturday or something. Btw, I must have (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I can feel your pain, unfortunately, it's a hard thing to solve without a microcontroller or sophisticated mechanics. Frank (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This all sounds great. Way to go Robin and Bryan! Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) OK, great. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Let's get all the required structures built before we start adding bells and whistles. There are a lot of buildings needing doing. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Home, (...) I did the math before, and $5 S@H is about $16 of actual Canadian money. Would that still be a good buy? (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.robotics.vc)
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(...) Let's work together on this then. I've got some ideas too. Perhaps we could look after 68,69,82,83,96, and 97? (...) Sorry. I should have posted a link or picture. It's the baseplate from (among others) 1682 (an awesome set BTW!): (URL) better (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That sounds good to me...I'm nuts about streams & waterfalls all of a sudden (especially since it rained like crazy). If there are no strong objections, I'll see what I can do to add some flavour to the scenery. As for changing baseplates (at (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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One (minor) change I'd suggest we make to the layout. The mountain will be along plates 69, 83, and 97. Some of it can even extend to 96, I would hope. My thought was to use the rest of 96, and perhaps some of 68 as an "outdoor" area, with trees, a (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've grabbed some of the water baseplate spaces, including the island in the middle (#32). I'm going to build a lighthouse, with revolving light (micromotor), attached keeper's house, small dock, perhaps a seagull or two. I'll also build a boat with (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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In the interest of keeping all this building organized, and in my hopes of completely covering the entire layout with baseplates instead of resorting to cloth covering, I've tried to organize a building layout file in similar fashion to our train (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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