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Hey all, Well I’m at it again. This time I bring you something with more usability. As most of you reading this should know the Lego Company recently released 2 IR train sets. While the idea is great, the implementation left much to be desired. The (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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| | Re: A 3-way switch
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(...) well apparently i was a dummy and forgot to post this in other groups. oops. additional pictures of this mod can be found here: (URL) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Part Mods - Baseplates and Technic parts
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A few part mods for the brave: I decided that buying 32x32 baseplates and cutting them in two was cheaper than buying twice as many 16x32 baseplates. The question is how to make a reliable straight cut. I've used 4x8 plates for rigidity and slider (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.technic, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | New track mod: 10-stud-curve
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My first track mod was the now fairly common point with a 2-curve side-branch. I'd always wanted to do the opposite - to move the track over with just curves. Now I can, thanks to this little piece; a 10-stud curve: (URL) to Gallery>> <- click for (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: possibly your last chance for custom track
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(...) Ondrew - what would be required to do a one-lane step to the side? That is, to move over 16 studs as if going through one of those crossovers, but just using curve/straight/parallelogram sections? All your examples include points, but my best (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | possibly your last chance for custom track
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To all, I am currently gearing up to start a new career and I may not have time to make parts in the near future so I thought now would be a good time to let you know. If you have ever thought of purchasing custom track now's the time. I may not (...) (20 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) Hey mat, I understand your question about manufacturing parts and here's my take on it. BBB wheels were made because TLC basically refused to do it. Now the reason fans have embraced BBB wheels is because there weren’t any alternatives. I.E. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) Maybe your right, I'm not in a hurry either way. Mat (20 years ago, 8-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) Excellent idea, Rosco! Mat, I'd go this way and save the time and effort for a different alteration that can't be solved as easily. JOHN (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) No problem, as for parts modding. I'm well down that slope. I've been known to cut a brick or plate to get a needed smaller version, I.E. a 1x1 brick in dark orange, and making custom 9v train track. My first mod was drilling holes to wire up (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) You probably dont' even need jumper plates, as the 1x3 roof bricks can just be placed at 1/2 stuf offset on standard placed studs. ROSCO (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) I apologize for leading this thread into yet another width debate; I was kidding around, but there is a portion of seriousness there that may merit consideration. I have cut some parts in my day, but only when there simply was no other viable (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) While a response is appreciated, I was looking for feedback on part ideas, not dogma regarding how wide I build my trains. 8) I am considering have custom parts made, or at least some prototypes. Mat (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) Or just build the whole train seven-wide and don't worry about the jumper plates ;) Tim (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) Or use jumper plates and build your train roof in a 7 wide, giving you one row of studs in the middle. Jeff VW (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: curved roof element ideas
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(...) So build 8 wide. Problem solved:-) JOHN (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | curved roof element ideas
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I really like the newer element, (2 URLs) But it'ts difficault to use in a 6wide train roof if you want roof detail. So I was doodling with a view other part ideas. And I wanted to get some feedback. (URL) And of course these could be made in parts (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Making your own train wheels - Inside BBB
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BrickJournal 3 is available for download from (URL) and has a three page article about how BBB train wheels are made and making custom parts on Page 18-20. If you haven't already downloaded BrickJournal, I highly recommend it. Joe Meno and everyone (...) (20 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom)
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| | Re: Participating in the Batgirl meme
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(...) To follow up on my earlier post, I've continued to work on a Batgirl theme. I've now finished four custom minifigs based on the character designs of other participants in the meme. As before, go (URL) to see the master list. First, here's my (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Participating in the Batgirl meme
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Hello everyone It's possible some of you have heard about the delightfully quirky "draw Batgirl" meme that started sweeping Livejournal on Friday 13 January. Essentially, inspired by artist Andi Watson's posting of some character sketches (of an (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX) !
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