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(...) That's an ex-cellent question!!! mark (20 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, FTX)
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You listed this white skyscraper as "Tower 1." Does that mean that you're planning on making more? (20 years ago, 18-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, FTX)
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A beautiful design. I like the idea that it spans a road section, this gives it real character. Overall a fantastic model and I can't wait to see it in person. Once again the bar is raised a lil' higher :) Brian D (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, FTX)
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The newest building is now finished. Standing at over 4 feet tall Tower 1 is a 17 story skyscraper that traverses a road. Here are a couple of preview pictures: (3 URLs) After moderation see all the pictures at (URL) LMKWYT mark (20 years ago, 16-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hi everyone, Steve McDonough (club secretary) was not able to be at the March meeting, so I wrote down the meeting minutes: IndyLUG welcomes new AFOL's Paul Coombs and Eric Bell. Total attendance was: Steve Martin Jeramy Spurgeon Paul Coombs Eric (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) the 'natural LEGO enhacement' I was impressed by the disclaimer "not to take anything away from whoever built that Orthanc". This isn't just a hobby, but an unspoken competition to build the biggest Orthanc or suffer the public humiliation of (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle)
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(...) I currently do not have any other pictures up. But I'm working on getting good pictures taken so they can be posted to brickshelf. here are a couple of pictures I found throughout my brickshelf. (URL) Fire Department of Lego Township (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi Bruce!, Yes, I built these creations for our castle layout at the Children's and Parents Expo held here in Indianapolis, Feb 28th-29th. My brickshelf folder can be found here: (URL) can also take better pictures of orthanc, but alas, Mt. (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle)
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(...) lit Palantír in it. (A hush of respect falls over the crowd.) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Not to take anything away from whoever built that Orthanc, but WOW, you should see the Orthanc this guy Ersh777 made! (URL) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle)
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Both of those MOCs are the fine work of Jeramy Spurgeon of IndyLUG fame. I'm not sure about the linking, Jeramy will have to answer that. The castle themed layout he orchastrated this past weekend was outstanding. Check out the Indylug post from (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle)
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Hi all, Could someone tell me who built these MOCs? Orthanc: (URL) Doom: (URL) like to link them off my page of Tolkien MOC links: (URL) do they have a specific website or Brickshelf gallery that I could link to? Thanks, Bruce (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle)
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(...) (Feb. (...) town/train (...) Very nice layout. I would like to know who's responsible for the fire trucks. Are there more pictures of them anywhere? Thanks, Will Bricksburg Fire Department: (URL) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Just in case people weren't aware, I believe this robot was built for a recent rtlToronto competition. If the idea of C4 robots intrigues you, go read the threads in the rtlToronto group, there were a number of other bots with many different (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Steve, That is an wonderful idea for a robot. I am very intrigued by the hopper and loading mechanism and look forward to further details. Congrats on a great display. KK Quah (20 years ago, 4-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) A few other people claimed to win, but I was always able to quite their celebrations by showing them the robot had already won (somewhere they didn't see!) I'm still finishing up the web page, where I hope to include some interesting info like (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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really cool :) Can you open it ? (source program, MLCAD design etc ?) nanobapt (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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IndyLUG participated in the Parent & Child Exposition this past weekend (Feb. 28-29) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Part of our setup included a table with Steve Hassenplug's AWESOME Connect 4 robot. (URL) This robot does everything on its own, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun, lugnet.games, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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IndyLUG participated in the Parent & Child Exposition this past weekend (Feb. 28-29) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Part of our setup included a town/train themed layout. The town pictures can be seen on Brickshelf here: (URL) Town layout> after (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: IndyLUG's Space layout at Children's Expo
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(...) Here are some more pictures of the event. (URL) was tons of fun to do and turned out even better then I hoped. The people who were running the show gave us everything we needed. They put us right in front of the entrance so we were the first (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: IndyLUG's Space layout at Children's Expo
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(...) Go for it! Make that Moonbase module tonight! Carpe Diem! Go back to the people you gave your trans-neon stuff to and plead temporary insanity! Demand they return it immediately :-) This was a great event for IndyLUG since we had been seaching (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words! IndyLUG started out like many of the clubs doing train shows, however lurking in the shaddows of our club were many closet Spaceheads and Castleheads waiting for the opportunity to be "outted". You can see that they (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow!!! I am not a space-head, but that is one impressive layout! The blacktron module(s) is totally awesome! And some of those other modules and corridors make me wish I wasn't so quick to give away my trans-neon stuff. Congratulations on an (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.space)
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(...) wow this is great! What a great event it looked to be, wow. right on. !!! e (20 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.space)
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IndyLUG participated in the Parent & Child Exposition this past weekend (Feb. 28-29) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Part of our setup included a space/moonbase themed layout. The space pictures can be seen on Brickshelf here: (URL) Space layout> (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | IndyLUG's medieval layout at Children's Expo
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IndyLUG participated in the Parent & Child Exposition this past weekend (Feb. 28-29) at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Part of our setup included a medieval themed layout. All of the medieval pictures can be seen on Brickshelf here: (URL) Medieval (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.castle, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, FTX)
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| | Re: BIA - Blackron Intelligence Agency Preview
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(...) Mike, Thanks for the encouraging comments. Those darn trans-yellow parts are scarce as hens teeth and although I had quite a few in my personal collection I relied heavily on our old friend ... Mr. Bricklink. I had a ton of fun building the (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) Now that has got to be one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. I am impressed that is your first space MOC. I guess it helps when you have all those good parts to work with. -Mike Petrucelli (20 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:HtH5J0.pno@lugnet.com... (...) attempt at (...) model (...) No, Matt Chile's Blacktron base is larger. Unfortunately I'm not sure he's ever posted pictures of it. Frank (20 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) <snip> Um not sure what you are saying at all really. I have an area set aside for you that will fit one lg grey baseplate module. If you are saying you have a module with one standard connection and some ships then good deal. The ships should (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Actually, Brian did build such a building as you imagine. The building you see posted is just an elaborate ruse. The actually HQ is in a secret, undisclosed location. Brian doesn't mention it because he doesn't want to be one of those (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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Joe, The show is this Sat & Sun. As far as getting in on the show Steve McD is coordinating the moonbase module, so he'll have to answer if there is any room left. I for one have no idea what the rest of your post even means. Is it written in some (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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When is the show? I have 4 escape shuttle. Think early station module, current station slum escape pod module with 4 completely mismatched pods. 1x Regulation Emergency Space Fighter Corp Unit (SFC-PSP) . "More Muscle than computer controls." 2 Day (...) (20 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Steven McDonough wrote: Is the rest of your fleet still (...) No Blacktrons were harmed in the making of this space station. There are all nicely packed away awaiting transportation to the show :) (...) I'll move a few (...) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) That looks fantastic. I knew it would knock my socks off when you requested another baseplate of space on the layout. Is the rest of your fleet still together or did you have to sacrifice them for the base? I don't see all of them anymore. (...) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) You better bring it to Brickfest DC moonbase or we'll hunt you down and put you in the Space Police Lock-Up. [LEGOSet 6955] Awesome. -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hi Steve, I don't think the obelisk would have been much fun to build, however, I you have a good point about the rooftop landings. I don't know you well enough to know if the remark about hamster habitats was tongue in cheek or a put down, (...) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) I think a Blacktron Intelligence agency building should be a completely black cube like office building. All the window's being mirrored smoked glass. A bit like the 2001 obelisk. All take off's and landings being via the rooftop landing (...) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) Brickfest DC '04 is a great idea and I'd love to bring it out. Brian (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you for the kind words, I wasn't sure how this would be accepted since most of the time I just build things for my own enjoyment and don't post them. I put a moonbase corridor connection on the left hand side as viewed. This was built to (...) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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CLUNK!! *bows* (and picks up jaw) Words will not even come close. Dave (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) Nice model. I wonder if it qualifies for a world record as "the largest Blacktron model ever created"? :) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) Very cool! Can we hope to see this at Brickfest DC? --Bram (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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(...) WAY TO GO!!!! Wow, that is some serious Blacktron. It's like Blacktron habitrail on sterioids. Are you gonna keep it assembled for a few weeks? Is it Moonbase compliant? --Todd (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space)
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| | BIA - Blackron Intelligence Agency Preview
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Good Morning, Here's a preview of the Blacktron Intelligence Agency for the upcoming moonbase project at the Parent's and Children's Expo. I'm still waiting on a few Bricklink orders to complete some details, but i thought I see what people think. (...) (20 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.space) !
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(...) Aw man, and after I took all the trouble to write this (URL) Consent Form>. (20 years ago, 19-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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(...) I have serious objections to allowing minors as members (geez, miss a meeting and look what happens). I am not willing to take the risk of having minors as club members and/or any minor present at the meeting that doesn't have their (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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I have made some revisions to the bylaws that I wrote. The major differences are: • Besides not being able to hold office, any minor who is a member also cannot vote. • If someone participates in something that IndyLUG, as a club, does outside (...) (20 years ago, 19-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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(...) true, the fastet RECORDED...3 weeks ago mine fell of the shelf in my basement, from 6 feet up. Not as separated as the one at PDX, but a mess nonetheless. Don't know which cat to blame.... Paul (20 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) That one is going to be hard to top unless someone builds an accelerator or we do it in a higher gravity environment, I'm thinking... :-) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Also the fastest recorded ISD disassembly. ;-) (20 years ago, 18-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Looks like Thomas Garrison was part of the fastest ISD build ever. Cool! (20 years ago, 17-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | What's the Buzz, tell me what's a happ-a-nen!
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Good Morning, I just got back late last night and been reading thru all my emails. What's the word on the Kids Expo show? Are we redigning to fit a smaller area? Did you get a chance to grind out all the moonbase layout? I read the minutes so I'm up (...) (20 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) IIRC, Its the airport designator for the Portland International Airport. Hope that helped. Ben M. PS. I'm anxiously awaiting the transcript from the Q&A. (20 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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I just saw this picture on the Brickfest website: (URL) At the top left of the picture, it appears to be Thomas Garrison standing there. I can't be sure that it's him, but he lives out there now, so it's highly likely. David "Fuzzy" Gregory (...) (20 years ago, 15-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | Re: Meeting on Sunday
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(...) Never mind, then. (20 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I hate to break the news to you, but we had the February meeting last Sunday at Steve Martin's barn. Steve McDonough posted the meeting minutes in the Yahoo newsgroup. There were at least 2 people I know of (Brian Alano and Brian Darrow) who (...) (20 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I know this is late notice, but with our latest addition last Tuesday, I've been a bit tied up. Based on a decision made at the January meeting, the February meeting will be held this Sunday (tomorrow) at my house, starting at 2 pm. Feel free to (...) (20 years ago, 14-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Castle Helpers?????
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(...) I can provide that Wizard House I made - it's on a flat river baseplate, so you could add it to your river. I also have the classic sets Black Falcon's Fortress & Royal Drawbridge if you'd like to use them in the Castle area. John (20 years ago, 6-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Classic Space I have so far
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Here are the Classic Space sets that I put together at my parents' house this past Sunday: [LEGOSet 6894] [LEGOSet 6926] [LEGOSet 6933] I plan on putting these together before the Children's Expo: [LEGOSet 6941] [LEGOSet 6876] [LEGOSet 6954] (...) (20 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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(...) Well I can send my army forth in your kingdoms time of need, small though it is. I'm pretty tapped when it comes to materials for structures having used most of them up with the moonbase and town buildings I have. I may be able to make a siege (...) (20 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Seems like Steve is doing a fantastic job of assembling the space layout. I need help with the castle layout! So far, only david has said he will contribute anything to the castle side. I too, would like to know what we will be able to do before the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: I have 2 extra 4400 Red Tubs
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This post is to let everyone know that the 2 red tubs have been spoken for. (20 years ago, 2-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) I think we should try to test the moonbase together to work out some of the bugs that will inevitibly occur. It will help me on layout and give me a chance to hear other peoples opinions. I really don't care if we do it at the barn on the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Feb-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) One of the nice things about space layouts is that they're usually easier to put together than town or castle layouts. I think it would be a good idea to try and set up the moonbase at the February meeting. That way we can get a better idea of (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Steve and friends, I love your moonbase .jpg! Now that's going to blow people away at the show. I assembled a few more (23) Classic Space sets just for the fun of it. (URL) it be a good idea to have everyone bring their space model (or what they (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Moonbase Project for Childrens Expo
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(...) Sire, you wish is my command ;-) You must have been reading my mind ... I had so much fun building up the first group of sets that I spent my lunch break pulling out a second group of sets to build up this weekend, and wouldn't you know it (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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My local KB toys got a few more of the 4400 red tubs in. That's the one with all the weird colors that I brought to the December meeting. I have 2 extra tubs if anyone wants them. They were on sale, so they're only $16 a piece. The first 2 people (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) If Brian D. doesn't have the Solar Power Transporter, (yeah, right) I do. Mine is used, but it's only missing 4 or 5 small pieces. I can also bring some Blacktron ships (my favorite Space subtheme). If you have any other requests for certain (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Outstanding! I got giddy just looking at the pictures. I can't wait to put this display together. I have never seen some of these ships in person so I'm excited just to see some of them. I have a request for a set to be built if you have it, (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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You guys have me so outclasse4d when it comes to Lego....I haven't got a 10th that much space stuff.. Starwars included... man... [SNIP] (...) Joe Greene UNIX Systems, Network and IT Specialist a.k.a. Guesseppi Piegatura di Carta If you aren't (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Moonbase Project for Childrens Expo
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I spent the last couple of days converting the Airport to a SpacePort and then building up some Classic Space sets. The basic spaceport sets on 6 grey 48x48 baseplates. It's kind of a work in progress and can be made to fit whatever layout design (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG at NMRA District Show
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Here's the pics of the show I promised: (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: February Show
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Yes, the cryogenic module is still together. I'm planning on improving the roof though. Remember how we got all our modules together at that meeting, and I said that mine wouldn't fit quite right because it wasn't built to the new higher moonbase (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | Re: February Show
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(...) Is your cryogenic module still available? I would like to have as many modules as possible and I haven't gotten a huge reply from most of the club. If you make the yellow building into a module I'll even take that(Just add some radar dishes (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Last May the NGLTC, GFLTC and MSLTC did a combined layout at the SER NMRA convention in Chattanooga Tenn., and we were very well recieved. Actually the SER committee seeked us out for the show, and promoted heavly in there print and TV ads (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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Going by the pattern of my work schedule, it looks like I will be off on February 28 & 29 and thus able to participate in the show. I can bring anything that I had at the January GATS except the yellow building. (I know, what a heartbreak) I would (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Wow what a fantastic event! Five of us set up a small 7 x 27 baseplate layout at the Cintral Indiana District meeting of the NMRA. Jeramy Spurgeon, Mark Peterson, Chayme Higgins, Andrew Matlock and Brian Darrow. I know several of the members took (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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I just drove by a sign shop here in Lafayette this very day to check on some prices too. Unfortunately, they appear to have shut down their store, so thank you Mark for getting this info. David (20 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Banner Idea
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(...) I just talked to a couple of sign places and here are the prices 1st place (is actually cheaper) 24" wide banner with logo is $24 a foot/without logo it is $18 a foot 18" wide banner with logo is $21 a foot/without logo it is $14-15 a foot 2nd (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: General comments::
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I'm glad that you can help us Mark, that takes a load off. I've been working on a downtwon area since I thought you weren't coming, I will scale it down to about 2 x 2 baseplates. Mark, could you bring your remote control for DCC? Brian, you are a (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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At the last meeting, we talked about getting banners to put up. I like this idea from MichLUG/MichLTC: (URL) could have the Indiana logo on the left and the Monon-ish logo on the right. - Eric (20 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Sectional Idea for Hamilton Expo NMRA Event
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Here's what I cooked up for the show this Sunday to make setup fit into the 2-3 hour time frame. Each section is 2 x 3 baseplates masking taped underneath for stability. The track is set in place with some scenery and track ballast added for a cool (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Update - Hamilton Expo Center
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Good Morning Comrades, I just got word that we can get into the Expo center as early as 7am to begin set up. Since we're gonna use their tables we should now have plenty of time to set up and detail the layout before the show starts at 10am. If you (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Possible show Feb 28-29
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Jeramy, This sounds like s fantasic opportunity for the club. I'm in if there's enough interest from the rest of the gang. Ideas: Medium train layout and a castle display (organized by one of the CastleHeads) and/or a space module display (organized (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Possible show Feb 28-29
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Hi all, I have posted some private information concerning a possible show on our yahoo group space. (URL) go read and reply to the possible layout (We can do castle, space, or robots, not neccesarily trains!) Let me know who is interested! Jeramy (20 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Monorail Station Preview
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Hello, this train station has been done bei Rainer Brendler. See his contribution to ISCC2 at (URL) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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Here are a few set's I have found. 4733 The Dueling Club 7.50 7413 Passage of Jun-Chi 3.50 4727 Aragog in the Dark Forest 7.50 7415 Aero Nomad 7.50 7414 Elephant Caravan 7.50 The signs said the prices were good through the 18th so I'm hoping that's (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I won't be able to make it to the meeting today since my car is still dead and the rest of the family cars are in use today. I'll see everyone at the next meeting...hopefully. Steve McDonough (20 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Olds sets and Catalogs
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(...) If I might add a suggestion: when trying to identify sets in a bulk collection there are a bunch of fantastic online ways to do it. My favorite is Lugnet,com and you just go search their database of sets by "year". Of course before the advent (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I'm very pleased with the response to the Yahoo! Group. To make it worth your while, I added a modicum of content. I set up a Contacts database in the database section, so we can start adding our own contact information. I added a link to a map to (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: January 2004 IndyLUG meeting reminder
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(...) Don't have instructions to all the 1973 stuff I have, but have some sort of small catalog from then that I can bring if you want to look at it. I wouldn't mind looking at some of the late 70s stuff you have so I can see if I had any of them (...) (20 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: January 2004 IndyLUG meeting reminder
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As secretary, it's my responsibility to keep the membership roll. I processed the minutes for the last twelve months, and did attendance for the last two GATS from memory. According to those records, the following people will be active IndyLUG (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | IndyLUG Constitution
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I don't think I ever posted the Constitution that was adopted Oct. 12, 2003. Below is a text version. The original file and an HTML version are available at (URL) in the files section. (This is a Yahoo! Group I set up for the sharing of (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: private forum
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(...) Thanks for the tip. I ended up using Yahoo! only because I was familiar with it. IndyLUGgers, sign up at (URL) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: January 2004 IndyLUG meeting reminder
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I hate to kill your buzz, Steve, but the club year, and hence your term as President, doesn't end until midnight, January 31st. (See Oct. 2003 meeting minutes: (URL) it's any consolation, you will be a lame-duck president in two days. :) BrianA (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Meeting Time at 5 pm?
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So is the actual meeting going to be at 5 pm? - Eric (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: January 2004 IndyLUG meeting reminder
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In lugnet.org.us.indylug, John Kyle wrote: As for what we could bring to the meeting as per another's (...) Hi John, Do you have instructions for all your old sets? If so, you may want to bring them, I'd love to take a look at them. My collection is (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: January 2004 IndyLUG meeting reminder
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(...) I'll be late as well. Jeremy: Will you be early enough to let the first people in, or will I need to leave the barn unlocked? I like the dehumidifier idea, but I am biased. I still think it will be good for the club though. As far as the (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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