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(...) I went to this shop that Rich mentioned. I checked on in the Bronx by me, but they had nada. I got all the Shell Shops & Car washes they had on display (only two each. The man there said they might be putting more out today. At 2.10 per gallon (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) I found them at the 1st Shell station on Atlantic avenue. (...) It is supposed to be $10, but I just walked up and the guy behind the counter sold them to me without a gas purchase. Is there a limit on the number of sets you can buy? No limit! (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Tom, last year I fonud them in Walnut Creek and in Oakland, but only at the end of the promotion period. I'll keep an eye open if they come back. Paul (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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Rich- Where in Brooklyn did you find the gas station with the larger Shell sets? Also, what dollar amount of gas did you have to buy in order to get the sets? Is there a limit on the number of sets you can buy? Jonathan- Where are you going to go (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Here is the first picture from the EHVFD, a pumper: (URL) main EHVFD folder (only this picture right now): (URL) covers a fairly small Village/Suburb of Shiningston, Eagle Hollow is on 1/2 mile by 1 1/2 miles in size, and has a population of 70,000. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I will be making a run to pick some of these up & would be happy to grab some for anyone who want's me to (at cost + shipping). I will probably be doing so tonight. Let me know if you are interested. Jonathan (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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That's 1246-1251, the larger sets are 1252-1256 - the same sets released in SoCal last year (that I took a roadtrip from NoCal for JUST to pick a ton up!). I think I'm going to buy a ton IF I can find them locally (they don't seem to like to carry (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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While in Brooklyn NY today I found a Shell station that received the promo sets today. This release contains all the large shell sets that were available in the last promotion, and 6 new small promo sets. Here is a picture of the 6 new sets. The (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.promo, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thats exactly why I like it too, even though mine are 6 wides, the truck woulde end up being too long on a stern mount for my streets, they'd get hung up on the curbs... Josh (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hi, Greg. Really sweet work here. Love the stained glass on the chapel. Nice porch work on the row houses, and the white shop building is wonderful. Rock on, -The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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I did, didn't I? I meant to add something about the other new set I got from the same catalog, the little prop plane with ground crew that is now my fav plane, but I changed my mind, leaving a screwy message. Sorry. (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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It's a combination of bothe being deliberate and coming from real life inspiration. Growing up in the Northeast, around Boston, there aren't many "modern" fire stations to draw inspiration from, so I go with what I have. I do have a few, but I am (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Nope, only on the ends. -Aaron- (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.games, lugnet.town)
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(...) midships (...) I designed a midship ((URL) the Lego ladder is simply too short to make a decent rearmount by itself (in my scale) and makes one that is too long when joined end-to-end. From an engineering standpoint I also think that a midship (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Great work as always Tom. (...) Actually the first midmount tower I saw was from Woodchuck County, and that was even before Rodney's site went public. He sent out quite a few pics via E-Mail to those interested. As far as Sixby Fire Tech goes, (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hi Greg, Thanks, I am glad you like it. I have been using the castle doors for awhile now, I think they give the stations a "rustic" look. I haven't quite done the interior yet. I have 9 stations built, and two complete interiors, and just don't (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Tom, I LOVE this station. It reminds me of one of my first, and therefore favorite sets, Engine Co. #9. I dig your use of castle doos and all the other little details. When are we going to get interior pics? GREG~ (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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I've made rear-mount towers in the past, but in order for them to fit in the stations, the bucket has to pretty much cover the front window, so I went with the mid-mounts. I like the mid-mounts because they allow the trucks to get closer to the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) That looks cool, I also lloked at the other images, I noticed you have a midship airel platform truck, I've noticed that lots of poeple have midships now, which is amazing to me, when all of the Sixby & Woodchuck thucks are stern mounted. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hi all, I just put up a few pictures of a new station I just finished for the St. Lego Fire Dept. It is an old style station with a tower and a sloped roof. Pictures are at (URL) Let me know what you think Thanks Tom D (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Thanks for the kind words. But I can only take credit for the foreground buildings pictured. The layout as a whole was done by our club, WAMALUG, for a recent train show. If you want more information on the layout (and more pics) check out this (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Yeah those are really nice! The overall "town-square" scenes are superb! (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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(...) LOL! Yeah, that's what you get on the Kahuka RR line...plus, your choice of cannibal or non-cannibal meals! Matt (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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(...) ROSCO (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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Town, train and castle folks may want to check out this gallery of work. There are some simply fantastic models here: (URL) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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To echo others comments, these are really great, Greg. There is something distinctly different about the oveall appearance of the layout protrayed in these photos ---- as others have mentioned, I think it has to do with your composition as a whole. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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As I already said privately, these are some really great buildings! Greg Kramer <kramersinva@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GF4nHu.3J6@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) sides); (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Is there any group going to display at this show? The way they are touting it, it seems to be a bigger deal. If so I live 15-20 miles from the venue let me know I might be able to help (wife permitting). I have tried to setup a group here but to no (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) like the church windows and doorway, the train station colors and roof support, and the small-town-ness of the white shop. Well-balanced use of space, too. Many displays have too many roads. Amy (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I havn't wasted the money on the set yet, I havn't heard anything good about it... Josh (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.games, lugnet.town)
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(...) curved (...) I wish, but sadly, they are cardboard punch-outs with "Jigsaw Pussle" like edges. I still haven't played the game. NICK P.S. If you have the town jr bridge, could you tell me if the road thingys can connect to studs on the entire (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.games, lugnet.town)
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(...) Are the track peices those road thingys from the town jr bridge set? Josh (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.games, lugnet.town)
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(...) Greg, Very nice, such a small town feel. Of course, I though Ray Bradbury, but I'm weird. George (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Just a note to show off some MOCs (row houses, a church, train station, and a couple "main street" style stores): (URL) were included as part of the Wamalug display at a recent train show. Pics were taken by Dan Boger (thanks Dan!). Most of the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.town) !
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JeffVW made a comment recently at an rtlToronto dinner that that got me thinking: He mentioned something to the effect that the folks at his office were relatively strict about decorating cubicles, and therefore he didn't want to bring in a large (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town)
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I got the new board game. It comes with a whole bunch of "Track Pieces" that can be hooked together in a loop. The pieces consist of a whole bunch of curved pieces, a few straight pieces, two hazard pieces, and one pit stop, a space with a spinner (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.games, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce)
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(...) Hey Shiri - if you make it back to this thread and see this response I just wanted you to know that I really like your structure. I don't think I commented on it at the time when you originally posted the pictures. You posted these at the time (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Here's the link: (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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<snip> here i'm commenting again... I have to say thanks for all of your great inspiration to me, and many other 6-wide fire apparatus builders out there. I've drawen many great ideas from your trucks, and hate to see them go, and I'm sorry you have (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Most of the site will soon be taken down. This includes all the individual apparatus pages, all the information pages and all of the pictures. I will replace the site with a single web page with pictures and information on a new apparatus I'm (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Has Lego ever made a Derby Hat? I didn't think so, but perhaps a while ago. If not what would you suggest in place of one. Thanks, Chris. (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I think I know what you are talking about. (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) Based on seeing this, I took a visit to the Cary NC TRU and picked up this set. I have some more comments: First, the plane is not really like the Outback Airstrip one, but has a VERY important feature - trans light blue glass for the airplane (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) The windows are just black secret door frames with clear panels. The unique plates are 2 10x10 quarter octagon plates in grey (seen before) and 4 4x4 quarter octagon plate in dark grey (I think this is a relatively new part, but some other (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) Johnathan I can't scan the directions but the two new elements are as follows: 1) 10x10 light grey plate with a 4x4 stud notch cut out of one side and a 45* angle cut out of the other: xxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxx...xxx xxxxxx xxxxxx (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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Dude, Your stuff is pretty cool too! I want, no I DEMAND, to see a MOC at the next meeting. Get building! Jason Sutherland <jasonsutherland5@cs.com> wrote in message news:GF0C68.CGy@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Does anyone have pictures of these parts? (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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Brad, very nice work. Your buildings just keep getting more creative all the time. I can't wait to see the entire city at the next meeting. Jason (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I just picked up the 1370 and 1371 at my local TRU in Charlotte NC. The 1371 is a nice set, it has traditional construction ( thye plane is very similar to the one from Outback airstrip) and the tree uses brown elements along with a girder ( which (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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Several people have had questions about the construction of the Tree House Cafe, so I thought I'd post more details on its construction. You can post here or send me email if you want more explanation (some of it might be hard to follow). (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Dan Simonson <chefcooks@home.com> wrote in message news:GF01n2.FF9@lugnet.com... (...) had (...) your (...) of evolved that way. A little bit of dissonance sometimes spices things up a bit! Thanks for your compliments on the city. Brad (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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No offence to you or anything but I thought it looked a little funny. It had a certain unbalance, but the idea was cool. Not leave your spirts low, your city, as a whole, is amazing! -- Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: Jedi101673 (URL) Hamilton (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) The city in general (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Thanks Brad! Glad I influenced someone else. Its an almost untapped area of Lego building that I'm surprised not more people are experimenting with. I see lots of NSU (not studs up) designs, but almost no non-orthogonals. Maybe it should be a new (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Greg Perry <supernerd23@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GEzE2t.2KI@lugnet.com... (...) (actually (...) feel (...) I've gotten nailed by this before. Doh! I hate it when someone else posts something sort-of similar to what I'm working on so it (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Rick, I never would have gone off in the non-orthoganal direction if it weren't for you! Your stuff is really cool! Brad Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:GEzEx4.518@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Shiri Dori <shirid@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GEzDEA.11K@lugnet.com... (...) I thought this building was great, Shiri. (...) it's (...) job, (...) I originally thought about making this restaurant "exclusive" (and expensive), but the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Greg Perry <supernerd23@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GEzCL1.Koq@lugnet.com... (...) creation. (...) bricks...) Greg, your powder Magazine is really cool and it did influence me somewhat in coming up with this building. (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Andy Lynch <andy@andyandjackie.com> wrote in message news:001c01c0f5ad$7b...464@net... (...) if I (...) Thanks, I'm going to post something regarding the construction of the building since a lot of people are interested. (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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George Haberberger <George.Haberberger@...xerox.com> wrote in message news:GEz278.K1x@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks for the compliments. (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> wrote in message news:GEyMKq.GzM@lugnet.com... (...) form (...) Thanks Rick, If I have time, I'll post more info on the construction. (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Rolf <rolf.spamlovesyou.r...fords.net> wrote in message news:GEyL29.Dz6@lugnet.com... (...) thanks! (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Jonathan Wilson <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:3B29956B.40AC2C....com.au... (...) make (...) Thanks, Out of curiosity, are you referring to any SPUD's in this model, or in the city in general? The only candidate SPUDS in this model (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Matt Brooks <mbrooks@sonic.net> wrote in message news:3B2A54AF.C50FCE...nic.net... (...) Thanks for the compliments! I do have to say that town seems to be enjoying somewhat of a comeback in the last few months. I think that Kevin Wilson's town (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Brad, once again Looks GREAT! Reading through all these Twon posts, I may have to do some town building in the near future..... Matt (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) How about a UH-60 blackhawk ...? (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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While on the subject of non-orthogonal buildings I thought I would put up a reminder of my huge space stations: (URL) see it rotate in an animated GIF: (URL) my first space station: (URL) they inspire you! Enjoy. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Brad - I love tree houses so of course I really dig your cafe creation. I have to confess though that I let out a little mental groan when I saw the subject of your posting because I've been working on a tree house (actually tree village) idea (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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In lugnet.build, Greg Perry writes: <snip> (...) To throw another non-orthogonal building into the mix, check out: (URL) and I don't know about the roof - it looked a lot better in my mind's eye. ;-) But umm, it's not bad, maybe you can get a few (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Andy - if you're interested in ideas for roofs that fit on octagon shaped structures you might want to also check out my model of Colonial Williamsburg's Powder Magazine. It definitely was a challenge trying to come up with a design that was (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Wow. Love that roof! I'm going to have to look closely at that, to see if I can imitate it. I love the feel the whole structure has. Beautiful work, as always, Brad. -Andy Lynch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) Brad, This is such a neat idea, and very well executed. Thanks! George (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Nice tree house cafe Brad. Looks like a complex design. The octagonal form gives it a nice rounded shape. Go octagons! (And hexagons). (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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whoo nice work there!! -- And they said 'Computers will never be in general use' "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:GEyDwJ.E9@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) this is cool. Is there any piece you cant find a way to use? You seem to be able to take the most useless looking SPUD elements and make them look good. (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Hi all, I'm currently working on a project involving a large number of bicycles. I know the following colors exist: black, white, red, yellow, pink. Does anybody know if any other colors exist? Also, I'm still in need of black, white, and yellow (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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This is my tree house cafe. Its a restaurant situated in the top of a massive tree. (URL) uses some pretty tricky engineering techniques with an octagonal shape. Here is the city containing it: (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !!
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I've added 3 additional floors to Chateau Paradisa. The style has also been transformed a bit to look somewhat more like an 18th century building in Amsterdam. (URL) I've made the building a bit more gaudy (if that's possible) with more bright red (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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(...) I got too many other projects I'm working on...maybe in the winter...sounds like a good idea...I'll have to work on getting some bulk bricks and some other's collections.... but you are right it might be fun to design my own (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yeah, thats waht i figured, but the new hall is right next to where I'd like to put the old one, and i thought it may look strange to be that close, But then i could say that the city originaly had the Public Works Garage where the new fire (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I personally like the new dinos. While they aren't as good looking as the Adventures ones, I think they have greater potential for other stuff. Along with the Studios sets there are new dinos in cans like Bionicle. The new T-rex looms much (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hmm, sound more like a challenge than a problem Benjamin. Have you tried creating your own medically looking stuff? Lot's of lights and tubes and things hanging all over the place. I'll try to create an operating room and see what I get. They (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Seen it done in real life. Sometime a building is too historicaly important to just mow over, so the ywill build a new one and sell the old to anyone who want's it. Here in Chicago an old fire station was turned into a rather successful bar. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I was wondering if you <or anybody> who has the set would be kind enough to scan the "idea cards" so I can have an "idea" of whats involved with putting together the medical equipment....and there's a lot of it...I am thinking with the right (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.dacta, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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Plane? You're confusing sets. The plane is in 1371 Spinosaurus Attack Studio, not 1370 Raptor Rumble Studio (...) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Netscape Communications Corp | A division of AOL Time Warner | iPlanet Support (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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I'm building my build for my hobbie store, and was thinking of making it look like an old fire hall, but the problem is that the new fire hall is right next to the property, does anyone think this would look strange? Josh (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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I do believe they are trying to expand the possibilities of what you can make from them. Yes they look different than the adventure dino's and castle dragons, but it is nice to see Lego tyring to expand playability rather than constricting it. James (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) Can you describe the plane more in detail. Like what other plane parts does it have? Does it have one of those plane control panels or just a flight stick? Also is the construction of the plane just like previous passenger plane sets? -Tim (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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(...) The new dinosaurs, with the bodies built either from bricks or from the two highly specialized body pieces, are far more posable/reconfigurable than their counterparts in Adventurers. As 1370 is part of the Studio line, with which you are (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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I receive this set last week. The raptor and pterodactyl dinosaurs are built mostly from bricks, with a head and tail piece. I think it is a bit odd that it was done this way- ever since the first castle set, they have made animals out of (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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After reading (URL) I was inspired to build the ultimate rice-boy hatchback. (URL) rice burner is loaded: lowered; chrome, extra-wide rims; chin spoiler; side skirts; giant spoiler; extra-wide fenders; racing seats; pinstripes; racing stripes; (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam)
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(...) Aaron....I so very wish I did...maybe if I ever get around to putting them together or having someone with a digital camera....<hint...hint> come and take pictures of each station with its equipment. Right now, I have 2 stations put (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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I love it!!! It's "1wide"!!! Christopher Tracey <ctracey@enviroweb.org> wrote in message news:3B18F5D7.60D258...web.org... (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Too steep, yes. Too high, no. It is taller than the fenders. I raised the lights and front bumper one plate, which helps a little bit. I'll post pictures later. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Bram: (...) a bit too steep or high. Isn't it lower than the "wheel covers"? Jacob (who hasn't seen a classic VW for around 60 minutes ;-) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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While I was sorting, I came across arches and couldn't stop the fenders flashing through my head without building a Beetle at the same scale as my other cars. As always, the doors open. The front seats fold forward to let passengers into the back. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !!
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(...) Where'd the helicopters come from? Oh wait Sikorsky, who started building big amphibians, which directly competed with Boeings Clippers...Ah I see! Ain't it cool how things are all connected? As for me, I have this huge engineering bluepring (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) How about a SkyCrane, or a UH-1 Huey? Maybe an AH-1 Cobra, or a KIOWA , or even a BlackHawk, or SeaHawk (US coast guard uses that too)? I'll stop for now... Josh (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Personally, I think the C-47 is kind of boring, but it would be pretty cool to see an HU-16. It's similar to the old Boeing 314 Clipper, which is one of my all-time favorite aircraft. Maybe I'll take a whack at it one o' these days :^) ~Grand (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hey all. I was wanting to know, has anyone in here on LUGNET ever tried to make an HU-16 Albatross or a C-47 Skytrain out of Legos? I'm about to build one or the other, but after I can get the parts :-) If anyone has, please E-mail me pics of it and (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.town)
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