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(...) You're correct. That concept is wrong, because it's not what I am saying. My goal for the very small portion of the total I was given is to make the best structural display I am capable of making. That's it. The entire rest of the layout can (...) (25 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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If you were planning at staying at my place for the GR GATS can you please drop me a line with the following info: - friday, saturday, or both? - how many people, and are any of them NOT going to the show? Thanks. Josette got a little antsy and (...) (25 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Building priorities (was Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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Definitely don't eliminate the airport. If you need to, cut it down, but I don't want to lose it--or your fire station. Peter (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Building priorities (was Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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Larry & All, (...) Well, Larry, I am all for impressing the crowds, but this sounds like you would rather see a bunch of sets from people who aren't part of the group, whether they are Guilds of Bricksmiths or what, and I think that concept is (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Building priorities (was Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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(...) Larry ,Peter,Rick and all I am cutting down on more of my things to make room for more of your guys buildings etc.I want to see if i can get back enough water for Ricks sub for one thing.I want to make sure there is enough room etc.People want (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Building priorities (was Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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(...) I'm in agreement with you here--though I think Chris and Amy have some terrific large buildings that should definitely be part of the display. (...) I also agree with you that we shouldn't spend space on stock TLC buildings--maybe a couple (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Building priorities (was Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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| | Re: U.S.S. Grand Rapids for the GATS
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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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