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(...) I understand and accept that viewpoint but I guess my goal is a little different in that I want to have the best display possible, one that wows the crowd, not necessarily one that includes only work of members, or one that is geared to be as (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: plywood
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(...) I agree. Just having baseplates affixed to plywood modular tables doesn't save much time at all. However (and let me be clear that I'm not advocating that we switch to the GMLTC modular system, not by any means at all) that's not what GMLTC (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Hey it was only an hour late<grin> This time so i don't do that again I am sending a final copy of the layout to Scott, Amy etc. so that everyone has his own copy(That way i can't leave it at home again) (...) Peter that sounds pretty good.I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Building priorities (was Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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(...) My point when we discussed it was that first and foremost, we do this for fun. We do it because we love building with LEGO. For that reason, our priority should be to give space to our members to display their own handiwork. If we've got stuff (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) I think we will be a lot better off this time than in January because we'll have the plan WITH US (sorry Chris) and you guys have spent a lot of time fine-tuning it. On the other hand, our tear-down would be a lot quicker with a modular (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) Exolprers? I think I have some (that I can claim are) of those... (lessee, a timmy sitting on a 4x4 quad inverse with two 2x8 black plates for wings. Yes, I have 3 of those, no problem) (...) YOu have to fake a depression. That is, use a few (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Future plans Was(Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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Peter & All, Boy, I knew I should have waited before replying. I was too tired last night. I apologize for the last message here, it sounded really bad. I would like to see a plywood system that we can assemble before hand so we can transport it (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) We *can* do that, you know. Just takes time and money. GMLTC layout is modular and loads onto a custom trailer. Takes a bit more than 5 min to set up but not much more. Just time (a lot of it) and money (a lot of it). That's all we need. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) Sorry I missed it. I have been working up the (small) space allotted to me to make a good looking display without regard to where the buildings came from. I think that's more important (to have it look cohesive and look like the buildings (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) I have made a missle like that if u need it (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Peter, (...) Well, it might be nice, but impractical. It just boils down to most people do not have that big of collection. Chris and Steve are making most of the display anyway, and the implications of trying to get that kind of things done before (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) I think the wharf could be done pretty well with the ramp and elevated train platform pieces. It would definitely be lower than your sub, though. In any case, spacewise I don't think we can consider it, from what I've seen of the layout. The (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) I *STILL* say we should do that... divide up the layout into different "neighborhoods," and each person is responsible for one or more neighborhoods. For the buildings, that it--lay the track down after. All we'd need is plywood with the (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) I was. I am planning a bigger one when i can get a poo-load of red and black. (...) I'll sell it to ya for 3 Galaxy Exolprers. (...) I may need some help on this part. That's some neat stuff, but isn't the entire display flat? How would a warf (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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To All, (...) Indeed. It was sickening to see them whip out their modules in 5 minutes and they were all set. They had trailers that the parts just fit in. Pah! ; ) (...) Yes, we heard a few grumblings. Oh well, get used to us! HA HA HA HA HA (Evil (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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Geordan, (...) GATS stands for Great American Train Show, in which MTLC / MichLUG will be participating in next month. Here is a link: (URL) S. -- (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Happy Birthday to me..... Shell Station Update too!
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Chris and All, (...) Thanks! That is my nickname at our old church in Flint. I still want to get a license plate that says that, hopefully it has not been censored, you never know these days! Scott -- (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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Good work! I quite like it. What is GATS? Geordan (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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(...) Space is tight down in that corner.I wouldn't mind seeing that sub in the show.That area of the layout will kinda be decided once Peter G.,Ricks and everyone elses buildings are placed.If we have room left we can give more water space.Why we (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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