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In lugnet.org.us.nclug, Frank Filz writes:
> Mike Walsh wrote:
> > > Such as who is interested in doing this (hopefully all!) and who thinks
> > > there is a possibility that it could be worked into their schedule (all?)
> > > [Perhaps a mini rollcall answer to this ?]
> >
> > This is a good idea. I have it blocked off on my calendar and since I
> > signed up with GATS, I consider myself committed.
I don't have a calender, but I'm committed.
> I'm interested. I guess I should block it off in my calendar. Of course
> should it happen to conflict with Brickfest, I might have to bail out,
> but I think if anything, Brickfest will be earlier next year.
> > > After reviewing reports from other Train shows, is 20' x 20' as Mike
> > > suggested what we will aim for or are there other suggestions? Should • there
> > > be a tenative blueprint drawn up before deciding?
> >
> > Yes. The NELUG folks had a good plan where they partitioned their layout
> > off electronically assigning individuals sections. Based on reading their
> > reports, it worked well. Unless someone sees a problem with that, I think
> > we should do something similar.
>
> I haven't read their reports yet, I need to do that.
>
> > > Timetable for building tables?
> > > Planning meeting? or email list for discussing stuff? or just discuss via
> > > lugnet.org.us.nclug?
> > > June seems far away now, but as hard as it has been/is to coordinate to • meet
> > > I think it doesn't hurt to start rolling around ideas now.
> >
> > We need to get going on this and I am the one who has dropped the ball. I
> > need to touch base with my friend Chris Suich who (a) has a suitable shop,
> > (b) has a son who is into LEGO trains, (c) has offered the use of his shop,
> > and (d) has expressed interest in participating in the show. I will say one
> > thing with respect to tables though - I really dislike the display boxes
> > that the Florida group uses and have no intention of building anything like
> > that.
>
> I don't like the GFLTC boxes either. If we need a shield along the
> front, I think a Plexiglas shield screwed to the front of the layout
> would be sufficient, and would not block sight too badly, and wouldn't
> limit how the space is used (much). While a shop will certainly speed
> construction, the tables are also sufficiently simple as to not need all
> the accouterments of a shop.
I've built three tables, and they're all of different heights. And one
wobbles. I would rather do it all together.
The main thing is having some space to
> work, and having some power tools. I built a train table for my
> apartment several years ago using mostly a chop saw, and a few hand
> tools. The backboards for the bookcases which held it up took a visit to
> my friend's father-in-law's to use the table saw, and there might have
> been some circular saw action (and a circular saw could have been used
> for everything). Oh, I also used a drill. I've given some consideration
> to getting a circular saw. So my feeling is that we should try to get a
> weekend where most of us can make it, and hopefully that can be a
> weekend where Chris is also available. Of course, a couple weekends with
> different sets of people is good also (though if we build all the tables
> at once, there will be some definite advantages).
>
> The other question becomes how do we store tables. I'd love to have some
> tables, but have no place to store them (though I've also got some
> thoughts on how to use tables in my current set up, of course once
> buried under piles of LEGO they would be hard to use for shows).
I could keep some. I would like some more anyway. I guess we could divide
them up before hand, and pay for the tables you'll keep.
> > > Also, I am interested in knowing how everyone feels about adding custom
> > > labels to creations. Are any nonLego details okay? I prefer that each
> > > individual have this option. I have no problem with the group deciding
> > > otherwise as long as everyone is told this upfront before building • something
> > > special for the show. Any suggestions about what would complement what
> > > others already have for the show would be nice too. Diversity is good,
> > > chaos isn't.
> >
> > I have no issue with non-LEGO decals. I will be looking for some Santa Fe
> > decals myself soon (if I can get my Santa Fe train project going).
>
> I think each person's models are going to be individual. While I haven't
> mixed any non-LEGO parts, I'm not absolutely opposed either.
> Decals/stickers are definitely acceptable (though I personally will be
> avoiding them as much as possible). I'm not sure what kind of non-LEGO
> details Sheree is talking about, but I can see certain things which
> would definitely be ok, and wouldn't balk at anything which doesn't
> overwhelmingly change the essence of the models being built with a
> limited selection of bricks.
>
> Frank
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