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In lugnet.parts.custom, Mathew Clayson wrote:
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In lugnet.parts.custom, John Neal wrote:
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I am considering have custom parts made, or at least some prototypes.
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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 alternative. Now, if you are determined to go down the
dark path paved by such apostates as the Mullah of Mutilation Rob H.
himself, ask yourself this: is altering this particular element the
answer to my problem, or is a little fancy glue here and there the answer.
If MEK gives you pause, then the whole mutilation thing should as well. It
is indeed a slippery slope! But there are a myriad of possibilities once the
fatal step has been taken;-)
JOHN
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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 train lights back in 1990. The Dark Side is a familiar
place.
AFOL have already embraced some custom manufactured parts, primarily BBB
wheels. I’m curious if there is intrest in another useful part. Either way I
plan to build at least 1 prototype and make some copies in resin.
Mat
I may get spurned by my train club
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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. You
can’t make reliable steam train wheels out of Lego parts.
Ok so how does this relate to you?
Well for the most part the parts your talking about producing while they would
be useful, aren’t necessary. You can build a realistic train roof with parts
that already exist.
Ondrew
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