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(...) I, too, sort by shape and have given the new colors the same treatment as any other color. My big problem comes in quickly identifying the two close colors. A large pile of new greys looks different to me from a large pile of old greys but (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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Very old topic I know, but here're my comments. Initially I was stumped as to what to do with the new colors. It didn't make sense to segregate them totally from the rest of the collection, but I also didn't want to mix together brick colors that (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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Saw the ad in my morning paper. Here's a link to the ad on the Rite Aid site- (URL) good untill the 9th of July. Adr. (19 years ago, 3-Jul-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Wow, you're right. Scary. Even the print on the jars seems strangly blurry .... JB (19 years ago, 27-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) ...which makes you wonder if those evil Blacktron have replaced the contents of the spice jars with something far more sinister. Note to self: stick to take-away if Pete invites us round for a fest and food. Nice work! Martin (19 years ago, 27-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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The Spice Rack is actually really neat, sturdy, practical, modular (so easy to add to) and looks down-right sexy. It has passed the 'brush-past' test and the 'cooking accessibility' test. Also, between the rack, Lego Salt 'n' Pepper and the Lego (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) He's lucky, he has an LSO (Lego Significant Other)! Tim (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) And all done in yellow and black ... of course! JB (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) The best part, for me, is you actually mounted it on your wall. Way to go! (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.storage)
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Last weekend, I had a break from my preferred Lego theme (robots), and decided to do something useful for in the kitchen. Without further ado, I present the Spice Rack (mark I): (URL) Pete (19 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.storage) !
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I have for sale a large quantity of brand new storage containers from Akro-Mils. They are labeled as "AssorterCase 14" with a model number of 14014. They are 2-1/4" high x 13-3/8" wide x 10-3/8 deep. Pictures: (URL) individual bins are removeable, (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jun-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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Nice artical - but I really like the kalashnikov - thats a seriously top ship. Orion (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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If I am transporting my MOCs, I tend to use Games Workshop carry cases - with a bit less of the stuffing - it braces the model well, and keeps it from getting broken. Because these are hardcases, which seal, peices that break off will stay in the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I seem to recall someone using expanding foam insulation to make custom foam inserts. Wrap the moc in plastic wrap and use low expanding insulation foam. Key word s are "low exoanding". the regular foam exerts a lot of pressure as it expands. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) The bagging of components is good--so is bubble wrap. I'd also recommend using sheets of foam padding--they absorb impact, as well as providing "compartments" for your compartmentalized bags. Don't forget to pad all sides of the carton well (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) This kind of stuff would be excellent material for a curator to collect... The trick is to consider what forces cause MOCs to disassemble. Vibration is one issue. Solidly constructed models will survive best from this standpoint. This is the (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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I wrote an article about this for Classic-Castle: (URL) that helps. -Lenny (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Hm. Besides bagging sections of MOCs, I would recommend: 1. Wrapping MOCs in towels or bubble wrap to fit a box...try to minimize open space in the box. On the other hand, do not pack too tight - the bubble wrap and towel keep the MOC from (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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In preparation for the upcoming HOB event, I am becoming more and more concerned with how to transport my MOCs safely either as checked airline baggage or by over-nighting via a shipping company. I have found some helpful information by searching (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.events, FTX)
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Good luck sir. I have been in your shoes before and I must say, getting back to a nice desk and MY assortment of bricks was indeed well worth the wait. When you do get settled, enjoy yourself. e (20 years ago, 29-Mar-05, to lugnet.storage)
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