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(...) pick though. Why use the fence pieces instead of a ladder piece? (...) Question - Can you get a fig in the driver's seat? Or anyone in the back? (I would guess with the half-stud offset, that the answer to the latter is no.) (...) Nice. I like (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I'm very impressed with a few original things I haven't seen on other LEGO models: * Bay window is very realistic * The roof is quite clever. Sometimes the greatest ideas are the simplest ones. The only suggestion I might have would be to (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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Ross has been at it again: (URL) yellow hopper is modeled after an HO Peabody hopper that was given to Ross as a boy-- he carried it everywhere. Then he built red and black versions. The micro-tank is the influence of Dan Siskind and the video game (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !
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Hi everyone. On this anniversary of the horrible terrorist attacks, I built a fire truck and ambulance modeled after FDNY (Fire Department of New York). I also took new photos of my (older) NYPD police cruiser and threw it in the mix. The fire truck (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments! I think this will look good in our next GATS display. To be technical I only built the one A-Team van but I supose I could make a fleet :) David Kohrman (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks for the comments! I've long admired your work and must admit it has inspired me. I agree with the bringing the model to life. This version seems much more like a live building to me then the old one. Glad you like it. Thanks again! (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks for the comments! I think things like fire escapes really add a level of realism to the building. I think it will look particularly good with an entire block of such buildings with an alley. Though I guess most people won't be able to (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks for the comments. I'll do my best to explain it in words. The 2x4 plates were attached as follows... On a 2xX surface (in this case the 2xX red plates which are the highest red on the facade) I started by placing red 1xX bricks along (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Wassssssssup everyone, I don't know if this is the right section to ask, but does anyone know where to find the Lego Racers Storming Cobra? Let me know, thanks. Hasta La Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Inspired by Mladen Pejic's PIXIE light hardsuit (URL) have created police and fire powered armor (URL) to Town for Police/Fire folks) Firefighting powered armor- "SALAMANDER" features: -heat/pressure/hepa resistant armor -proprietary exo-skeleton (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town) !
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Wonderful job, David. I'm especially fond of the fire escape. Nice touch! (...) Speaking of bottoms, I thought I saw a minifig mooning me through the window in (URL) now I can see it's just another window in the back wall. (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) The official word was 4th quarter this year. The center stud tiles last year were available mid December, so I hope to at least see the new stuff then. (...) Sounds good. Please post pic's when it is all set-up. Take care. Best, Jonathan (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Jonathan, any ideas about when the new bulk offerings will be made public? I was thinking about making some purchases, but if LD is going to put some new stuff out there, I may just wait. Also, Im still in the planning stages for a 30"x60" (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi Dave, I'm currently working on a typical Brooklyn/Bronx, NYC style residential block. I am awaiting parts and funds for parts to get it to the stage that I will be showing it off. I have a large corner apartment building with a bodega on (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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I, being the town addict I am, wanted to know if there are any lego towns going up out there that are almost finished, or are almost to a point where you'd want to share them with the community? It'll give me something to look forward to! Also, most (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Hey, this is great. The new cornice is really good. How did you attach those white 2x4 plates that have their bottoms facing out? Bruce (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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David & All, < Snipped > After being a big fan of the original Academy of Music before, and seeing the new version both at the last MichLUG meeting, and your updated website, I can say it is looking absolutely terrific. The details, the shops, etc. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi David, I think you really brought this model to life! It looks great. Taking the photographing it outside really adds a lot too. I really like the street level changes/additions as well as the wider windows on the other levels. Congrats! (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Becoming increasingly disatisfied with my previous effort to model the Academy of Music, a now demolished Louis Sullivan bldg in Kalamazoo Michigan, I decided to tear it down and build new. The new version is larger and more detailed. It includes a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.town) !!
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Reminds me of an Edward Hopper painting. (...) (URL) work is very warm and sets a cozy mood. (Like dark red) (...) My feelings as well. I do use red, but I try to warm it up with brown or dark grey trim. Green, Blue & Yellow? only on awnings and (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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