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Re: Thoughts on what to do next time
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Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:44:41 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Kevin Wilson writes:
> Some kind of barrier, either rope or plexiglass. Although I don't think we
> lost anything this time, it was a bit hair-raising. I'd like to see the kids
> still able to get close though, whatever we use. If we're using
> show-supplied talbes, rope barrier would be the way to go (PVC plumbing pipe
> set in concrete in lego buckets, with rope... I have 150ft climbing rope cut
> into 3 sections which would work, plus quite a few buckets).
I have mixed feelings about this one... One thing that set our display apart
from others (apart from the fact that our display was 100% ABS plastic!) was
that we *didn't* have a barrier. This allowed the public to get very close
& personal with our display. People could look OVER our display while
checking out all the little details. But at the same time, I *was* kinda
scared about losing the minifigs along the outside edge of the table...
> More lead time for building. Does anyone have a basement or other storage
> space where we could store built models before a show? I can't live with my
> living room full of large Lego buildings!
Yeah I agree with this. I felt quite rushed in preparing for this show.
(For the last few nights, I didn't sleep until 3am on average!) If we're
gonna do something around Christmas time, we'd better start planning soon!
Unfortunately, I barely have enough storage space for my LEGO, let alone
built models!
> Improved track layout so we can run several independent trains without
> standing over the controller. More "parking" area for stock not currently
> running.
Maybe two controllers providing power to two independent sets of track?
Every few minutes, Thomas would keep on attaching himself to the end of
Metroliner...
> 2 Thomas engines (or Thomas plus another eg James) so he's always running
> somewhere for the kids without one motor having to run non-stop all day.
To tell you the truth, I don't understand why everybody loves Thomas?! He's
always a hit!
> More space for the passenger station so we have a long platform for a long
> metroliner (and 4561) train and the station buildings can look more
> realistic and less squashed up.
How long is LONG?
Bryan
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| (...) I too am undecided about this one. I REALLY liked the openness of it and found the rope barriers on the other layouts intimidating. But I think it depends on the venue. There were only a hand full of annoying brats (and adults) that were a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
| | | Re: Thoughts on what to do next time
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| Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) I don't think I *can* do another show between now and Xmas. Not only can I not afford the space to store the buildings, I can't spend the time - I *have* to do some money-earning activity or not eat :-). ANyway (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| Track tables all the same height. Since many places we might want to exhibit (malls, shows) have tables available (we could have had them this time), I suggest we let Dean and Alex keep their tables at home (and not have to clear them off and lug (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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