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Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002
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Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:17:37 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Tony Hedglen writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Peter Guenther writes:
> > That's awesome. I was thinking of the same thing and had already gone to
> > www.grandhotel.com to look at some pics--but there's no way I can do it for
> > this next time. Go for it! That would rock. Only... don't build it to
> > scale. It would stratch our entire setup, probably!
> >
> > But there's no bridge to Mackinac (although there is a Mackinac bridge).
> > Someone can build a ferry instead!
> >
> > Speaking of ferries, I was thinking of building the Ludington, MI-Manitowoc,
> > WI car ferry--a more interesting project because the Mackinac ones don't
> > carry cars for obvious reasons. Maybe we could channel our Wild West stuff
> > into Fort Mackinac instead???
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Chris Leach writes:
> > > Hey guys i think i have come up with a good building for the next
> > > show,something to do with Michigan.How about the GRAND HOTEL from mackinac
> > > island.I'm also thinking maybe Amy or Steve could build a bridge that hmmmmm
> > > some how kinda goes with it:-)
>
> Good idea Peter! Who is going to do the Fort Mackinac? But I see one small
> problem. I don't know about the rest of you but I didn't see a monorail or a
> train go across the Mackinac Bridge the last time I was there. I'm sensing a
> new display here. Are we going to do Mackinac City too? I'm going there this
> fall so I can take pictures while I'm there. Idea! Let's make an island with
> the GR hotel, a Mackinac Bridge, Fort Mackinac, and Mackinac City. We could
> put that stuff toward the front and have the trains running behind the
> island. We could also have a train loop go by Mackinac City. I might try and
> do a demo on track designer to show my idea. I'm building a logging facility
> that would fit nicely on ether sides of the bridge. The airport would have
> to be reduced to a smaller one. (Maybe) I just don't see Detroit air port
> next to the bridge. There is also going to be a lot of building that needs
> to be involved. We have 5 ½ months to pull this off. If everyone is up to
> the challenge. I'm already building a logging facility and a power plant. I
> might be able to build some stores for Mackinac City.
This could make for an interesting display. Maybe a large island with
lots-o-buildings. Water around the island, and land around that. The track
could run around the outside ring of land. I for one, would be happy to work
up a large dock system. Modify some of my pirate ships to represent historical
remakes.
On a similar note, I have been completely stoked since the show. A building
machine. 3 Buildings in 3 nights. Monday night a yellow building with black
trim, 16 wide, 32 deep, 41 tall. Tuesday night a blue building with grey trim,
28 wide, 30 deep, approx. 34 tall(I didn't count this one). Last night a
yellow hotel(?) with red trim, 32 wide, 33 deep (overhangs the plate a little),
and a few bricks taller than the blue. The first two have flat roofs made out
of plates, but the last uses actual roof bricks. I'm not sure that I like the
last one that much, the yellow with red doesn't appeal to me as much, I may
change it to blue, but of course if I do, I won't have the roof bricks anymore,
hmm. Anyhow, I will most likely build another tonight. I am going to take the
camera home today and try to take some pictures, so come morning I hope to show
off my creations.
-Jason
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