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(...) the (...) at (...) them. Sounds great, although with the flex tube ladder all you need are a couple of 1x1 plates with clips and you're sorted ;-) Jennifer (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) pre-minifig Lego style (the cab of the truck) with more modern Lugnetesque design ideas (the details on the rear). Also, I especially like your control panel which uses the Technic bricks with the short pegs to simulate knobs, gauges, and hose (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) went with the 1x16 beams because of how the ladder hangs off the side of the truck. Basically there are two 1x2 hinge bricks set into the side of the truck, at the level of the top of the back wheel. Attached to each hinge brick is a 1x2 plate (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) The 'Popular Vote' was not handled well this year. There was NOT one announcement about it, everyone I talked to said "What a popular vote? Where do I do it? How?" etc... So most didn't vote I'd bet... Since no one but the regular train people (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) Here's a pic of my wife holding the plaque last year... (URL) Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - (URL) Vancouver LEGO Club - (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) finest (...) Thanks Larry! (...) It's out plaque for winning the popular choice layout award at the show last year. We didn't get it this year unfortunately, even with a twice as big and 4 times as good (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) That's a pretty neat way of doing it. I tried this before (without the tyres though), but couldn't get it all to fit close enough together whilst still being flexible enough to get round corners. Congratulations to Robin for making it work. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Hi all! In addition to Jude's pics, I've added 145 more pics from our 1st MonLUG train show held last weekend. (URL) and let us know what you think! Pierre MonLUG #1 (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) retaining the essential utilitarian look. For the ladder on the side, I managed to get a not bad result by using 1x3 technic liftarms and flex tubes on my skip truck: (URL) was inspired by the ladder on Rosco's tower crane which used axles (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) work. And what I think is so neat is the *expanse* of it. I had a question, what is the placard (with the rail section) embedded in the mountain (visible in (URL) ) all about? Is it an award of some sort? I didn't see a clearer pic at a short (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) great! Part of the fun is being inventive with existing pieces. And those shoelaces (if that's what they are) make great fire hoses! Maggie C. (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Anyone familiar with some of my recent posts to LUGNET will know that I usually gripe and complain about what I don't like about LEGO these days. Well, even I was getting sick of listening to myself. So I decided to do something about it; something (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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I>> (...) Thanks very much for looking & posting. Jonathan (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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I finally got them up... (URL) I put up some pics from the last MonLUG meeting... (URL) MonLUG (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks! Thats a great plus to my project of building an older fire hall, with the sand red never the less... It looks great! Josh (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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Just to add another accolade to this thread ... It was small-ish and could easily have been missed, but was so totally clever that I must give credit where it's due. Check out this pic: (URL) built this automated billboard. It's one of those (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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Thanks Geordan. It was great finally meeting you. I've reread your post several times. Thanks again. Robin PS ... oh ya, and the cheque's in the mail ... ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks! You have quite accurately described the exact methodology behind this locomotive's articulation. I would mention that all these trucks or bogies are actually all attached to each other with pivot points, to form an almost (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Here are our Digicam pics of the Trains 2001 show. I think you'll like them. (URL) There were taken with a 4 year old digital Camera, so they are not the best, but it's all we have. So NO complaining... :-) Also, we FINALLY got the rest of the (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Jacob Sparre Andersen wrote in message <3BEFC194.133B62AB@nbi.dk>... (...) (URL) hope someone took better pics of the farm, as now it is all packed away again. If not, we'll be showing again in December so we could take more pics then. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Geordan Hankinson wrote in message ... (...) was Thanks Geordan :-) The Victorian House has 3 floors plus the roof, and I spent a lot of time yesterday lifting them on and off for people. It was nice to meet you yesterday - hope to see you soon at (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Thanks! I was going to put flowers & a flag with the candles but couldn't find them. The garage doors are actually made from tiles--they are functional as well. I will be there on Wednesday & hope you can make it so we can meet. Looks like (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) A great building Jonathan. I really liked the attention to deal. The blocks on the garage doors are cool. The candles are a nice detail. You might want to put some flowers with the candles. I can't wait to see some pictures of the aparatus (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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Hello, I have attempted to re-create the FDNY fire house located on 3rd street between the Bowery & 4th avenues in NYC. I am pleased with the results. If you get a moment please take a look and as always LMKWYT. (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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[ FUT lugnet.town ] Kevin: (...) Looks great! I would appreciate some close-ups of the farm and animals in this picture: (URL) looks like there are some good ideas I would like to reuse. Jacob (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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Can I quote your "review" on our website? Thanks. Xandria "Geordan Hankinson" <geordanh@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:GMoD24.46z@lugnet.com... (...) life (...) think) (...) WOW! (...) boot! (...) only (...) was (...) events! (...) 2001. (...) 4pm (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Nice stuff. in particular I found extremely interesting this: (URL) yet seen somewhere this locomotive (or a similar one),which features two GREAT ideas (congrats to builder): 1.tyres instead of aluminium rims (yes,it's less realistic,but it's (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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I just posted pictures of the Vancouver Lego Club's layout at Trains 2001. Take a look at (URL) finished setup (mostly!) today, and the show is tomorrow from 9am to 4pm at the Cameron Recreation Centre, Burnaby BC. If you're in the area, come say Hi (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) for storyline purposes? Josh (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Very nice. What are the chances of getting any detail shots or additional angles of these? Will Bricksburg Fire Department: www.bricksburg.org GoB Bricksburg Depot: (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) LEGO ladder truck creations. I like the prototypical ground ladder storage and the working outriggers. The engine is nice too. The white over red with a white stripe and blue warning lights make these rigs stand out. I look foward to seeing (...) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Third time is the charm. Sorry about this. (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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I guess provided that address would be a great help to any one who would like to see it... Let me know what you think. Chris (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hello all, I finally have been able to get a couple pictures of my fire trucks from atleast one of my stations. There are only a couple images, but I hope to have more later. I also hope to get my other four Company's online in the next several (...) (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thats what I do with all of my fire engines. josh (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Thanks! Yeah, I changed the rear wheels on the ambulance, and they look a lot better. It'll be harder to adjust the rear wheels on the rescue truck due to the way I constructed the chassis. Maybe if I add a rear running board to match the front (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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"dan parker" <dnvpark@gte.net> wrote in message news:GMFB2x.8s8@lugnet.com... (...) thinking. (...) Thanks for the compliments Dan. We're pretty new at this whole display thing. I know that I have spent hours looking at the PNLTC stuff for ideas (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm digging it, I agree with Josh's comments abt the back wheels. I like all the lights & the way the yellow lights protrude a bit further than the red lights. Maybe add some lights to the rear? The yellow stripe is nice also. I noticed you (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thats a nice truck, I have one sugestion though, maybe the back wheels should be moved forward a bit? Josh (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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I just posted digital photos of my new rescue truck. It's a stylized version of what I used to see in small New York towns. I converted the lights to red and blue to match my current New Mexico locale. (URL) are welcome! Jacob (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hi Tim, I like the display. The MOCs show originality and out-of-the-box thinking. Makes for some very striking scenes. Great job! dan parker Pacific Northwest LEGO Train Club In lugnet.org.us.richlug, Timothy D. Freshly writes: <snip> (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) thanks very much! those 8 extra little pieces...:0) I built the building from the top down, so the stand pipe valve was a last minute touch. thanks again. Jonathan (who will be wandering around at lunch looking a buildings again today) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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I didn't know this part. Thanks a lot. Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Wow! I just now had to go back and look at your pic for a third time before I noticed that. (I had been distracted by the span of window arches). I think it is absolutely great that you included such detail. So much time and effort must have (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I know what you mean, wether I am driving around, or watching a movie, I am constantly looking at the buildings, looking for neat ideas to try an include in my buildings. (...) Thanks for posting the pictures. (...) -Jason (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) (URL) Dave! (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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I found a another picture of roof, I thought and test about it, but I couldn't get right answer, does anyone help me? (URL) roof on the) Zhengrong ---...--- RCX Controlled LEGO Train Projects (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks! I started to notice the detail of buildings more (i.e water spigot [stand pipe valve for FDNY) so I wanted to include them in my MOC's. Thanks for taking the time to look & post. Jonathan (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks, & thanks for looking! Yeah, I was ver happy with the way the windows came out. I got the arches from some other AFOL's. They are availible in one of the jungle studios sets. thanks again! Jonathan (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hi Chris, Thanks for the compliments. The tan building with green windows is on 14th between 5th & 6th on the south side & the grey building is on the corner of 6th & 15th. (please bear in mind that I tanked on the grey building--it really (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) I don't know for sure where Jonathan got his brown arches, but I know that set 1371 Spinosaurus Attack Studio, comes with 5 of the 1x5x4 arch. According to Peeron, it also comes in 6079 (13!), 6046, 6076, 6082, and 6024. -Jason (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) Looks great. Very realistic. I really like the arches for the windows, and the use of the brown rounds for window trim. And the little water hookup down in the bottom right corner, neato. (...) -Jason (URL) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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"Todd Arntson" <taa23@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GMCyLt.HJo@lugnet.com... (...) That is indeed the APC from Aliens. Todd made that and he's got all sorts of Aliens goodness cooking up. -Jon -- | The Galactic Shipyard - (URL) My website - (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town)
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Un message français suivra. A french message will follow. Hello to all, I'm proud to announce MonLUG's first participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at Georges-Vanier High School in Laval (just north of Montreal) on Saturday, (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
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Those arched windows are pretty nice! I had to check them out for a while until I figured out how you did them. Out of curiosity, where did you get the brown arches? These buildings really capture the feel of some of the older buildings in NYC. Nice (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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Great Design Jonathan. Which corner is the new MOC and the other building on? I have to check it out sometime. I 've been trying to model some buildings from NYC, but that has been put on hold for now. Before everything happened, I was working on a (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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Here are some pictures from the first weekend of the RichLUG display at the RF&P Show being held at the Science Museum of Virginia. Thanks to Greg Perry for posting these to Brickshelf. (URL) There are NO actual pictures of trains because right now (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) specifically be interested in the pages under the Town District link... :) -H. (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi Cary, The only 1/2 stud use on the grey building was on the window sill of the arched windows. The first version of this building did have each 'level' separated by a 1/2 stud trim line, but I ran out of grey tiles so I made it a full stud (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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I like your effort a lot. Are the various brick insets on the building facade 1/2 stud? If so, how did you accomplish that? Cary (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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(...) The weekend after I heard about the recall, I went looking for set #6776 and was not able to find it at any of the following: Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us, K-Mart, or Target. I happened to venture into a Zany Brainy and they had nearly 50. I couldn't (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hello, I finished the facade of a new building. I was inspired by a building on the corner of 6th ave & 15th street in NYC, and the end result looks nothing like the real thing. :o/ Either way, I am very happy with the way it came out, particularly (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build)
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Last I heard, the Ogel Control Center was recalled. But I go to my local TRU and there they are. Then this weekend I get a TRU catalog in the newspaper and the OCC is featured as on sale right there in the book. Is there something I don't know about (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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In (URL) what is the dark grey vehicle in the right hand side back ground? An Aliens troop carrier? Nice pictures! -Todd Lugnet Memeber 949 "Jon Palmer" <jpalmer@oklahoma.net> wrote in message news:GMCoxq.F9r@lugnet.com... SNIP (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town)
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Ogel has set up a front company in Bricktopia to further his evil goals. Check out the innocuous building exterior of the company headquarters here: (URL) what really lurks inside the building here: (URL) here is Ogel's latest fighter, complete with (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town) !!
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I journeyed from Tulsa to the Oklahoma City area this weekend. On saturday I attended my 3rd LUGCO meeting at Todd Trotter's house. This time we had a total of 4 people show up. Michael Daniel brought some snacks and some of his favorite Town sets. (...) (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town)
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(...) For that you'll need <part:3049>, to go on the top where the ridge meets the main slope of the roof. There's a black one in the Guarded Inn, and red ones were available in a Santa figure many years ago. Jason J Railton (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Thanx John. By the way.. what is your sites address? -Shane (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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| | New Lynx Medivac Helicopter & a small hot rod
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I've added to pages to my website,a Lynx Medivac Helicopter & a grey hot rod with suicide doors. They are both in the Vehicles section: (URL) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi Shane, I love the scale you work at (being it much the same as the one I use in my town). I am curious if you have developed any fictional history of your town. I see you have a few character names already. Also, I am curious: Is the LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) stores for proper reviews of any Guild of Bricksmith kits, including these... 10 if it's one of ours. See lugnet.reviews for details. (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) ...and be picture has been shot at our 4 day "Legoworld 2001" event in The Netherlands. To my opinion all Brickmania(tm) castle-themed custom kits are fantastic, on the layout it was accompanied by the "Blacksmith Shop" and "Country Mill", (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Well, now I understood how to build it. Thanks a lot. Zhengrong (...) -- Zhengrong Zang's RCX Controlled LEGO Train Projects (URL) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) I think if there were a 33 degree version there would be a LOT of very excited people. The part that ties the peak in is also needed unless you fudged a little. And that may be a harder part to do, actually, if you think about what it has to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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That shape is casued by (URL) being placed on top of itself many times. That part has only been made in 45 degrees as far as I know. -Dave (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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It looks like it might be both, Zhengrong. You'd need the arch for support, but the concave 45 provides the shape of the roof. That's what I thought you were after. I think that's why you are getting confusing answers from all of us, we aren't sure (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Hi, Dave You said (URL) but I thought it is (URL) explained in Dan's message, what do you think? Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Hi Zhengrong, The key part to Dan's roof design is this one: (URL) there has ever been a 33 degree version of this part, I've never seen it and don't believe it exists (I'd but a ton of them if they did). There is a variety of this design you could (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Hi, Dan. Is it possible to use slope 33 to build such roof? I found most of your castle are built by slope 45. Thanks a lot Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Both Larry and Jacob are correct. All of the roof pieces are from 5151 Red Steep Slope Pieces, which are probably still available from Shop@Home. The arches serve as supports as the roof follows the steps of the arch bricks. These bricks are (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) This is a pic of an instance of Dan Siskind's Brickmania(tm) 002 Crossroads Tavern kit if I am not mistaken. (URL) Jacob is right. It IS "just some large half arches and 45 degree slope bricks". However they are put together in a pretty clever (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Zhengrong: (...) Isn't it just some large half-arches and 45 degree slope bricks? Play well, Jacob -- "Any newsgroup where software developers hang out is an Emacs newsgroup." (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Hi Please take a look this picture (URL) want to build the similar roof as in picture, but I don't know how to build it, does anyone give me a .dat file for this kind of roof? Thanks a lot. Zhengrong ----- Zhengrong ZANG's RCX Controlled LEGO Train (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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but look close at 4594.... there is a new special piece with a fig head and helmet! Can't they just use a mini fig?!?!? Juniorization is going way too far. Gary Will Hess <nchokie@ripline.com> wrote in message news:GM1Iur.JAL@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Mmmmm....that fender assembly over the rear wheels of set 4582 looks promising too. Needs Brasso though :-) The red spoiler in 4593 ((URL) looks useful too. Will Bricksburg Fire Department: www.bricksburg.org GoB Bricksburg Depot: (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military)
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I'm a townie & trainaic, who's now drooling, the racers have Red Bald Tyre Wheels! (URL) Look at #4582! New fire engine work? wheres the regular wheel in red!? I also see Green Large Tyre Wheels! More army products? Josh (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) That is my feeling as well. Let's hope the summer line-up has more to do with town. More specificly, something that has to do with classic-style town. Ben (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.town)
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(...) To be honest, I don't think disapointment would correctly sum up my feelings. Instead, the phrase "Complete and utter hopelessness" springs to mind. Followups to Town. -- Erin (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.town)
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There is a new Blockhouse at my home page (URL) will be controlled by RCX Switch Shed. Zhengrong (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the comments! The nose is actually very sturdy, I've posted construction notes on brickshelf. ((URL) can see the multiple ways the nose is attached to the fuselage. There is no wobble in any direction. P.S. Regarding the HoverThing (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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I've posted Construction Notes on the M450 SkyRacer on Brickshelf. While these are not step by step instructions, I think there are enough pictures to demonstrate how most of this model was made. (URL) on Construction-Notes subfolder) There are (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) It kind of pushes the open cockpit requirement... (...) Great job! I love the working landing gear. Looks like you put a ton of SNOT work into it too. Nicely done, especially for such small spaces. How strong is it? Looks like the nose might (...) (23 years ago, 28-Oct-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) I've posted the M450 SkyRacer as an entry to Paul Hartzog's HoverThing contest, but his server was down yesterday so I don't know if I qualify (maybe he will still let me enter??) Regardless, here are the pics: (URL) model is very similar to (...) (23 years ago, 28-Oct-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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I spent 4 hours this afternoon throwing together a hearse for Sarah's contest. I redid the nose at least twice before I was happy with it. Please LMKWYT! (URL) Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu www.bldesign.org (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.town)
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Amy Hughes <lugnews@amyhughes.org> wrote in message news:GLtF8F.KtM@lugnet.com... (...) I'll (...) allows one (...) buildings to a (...) don't (...) case (...) without (...) money (...) than (...) family (...) pictures (...) Only problem with 35mm (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.town)
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I created a RCX Switch Shed that can be used to control Train Switch Point by legOS or NQC, please check (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) I didn't see any overall shots, so I had assumed it was a virtual town. I'll eventually do a virtual town of Abston. I build on a scale that only allows one or two buildings to exist at a time, so I plan to link individual buildings to a map. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.town)
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Hi All, Just wondering if I could get some feedback from you on what you think of my website(s). I have a lot more stuff to add and I am not sure if it is worth doing. (eg. if you don't like the site) My website is Brick City (in case you didn't (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.town)
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