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(...) At least you're not a freak. :) --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu www.bldesign.org (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) you're NEVER going let me live this down, aren't you:)? Joe (the Embarrassed) Meno (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Yah, well, if you do come to dinner, don't cut me out of the photo again! (inside joke from BF) Felix ;^) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) Not a submarine, THE submarine. The Nautilus, to be precise. Some progress pix are in my prototype folder. I'm building it as I get brown parts...and if things work out, this will be really cool. If not, I'll have a TON of brown bricks:) Joe (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)
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(...) I didn't make an Enterprise connection until you pointed it out. Good observation tho. Gotta give credit to Tim Deering on this too...we were chatting on IMs and went on a pod discussion,and I offhandedly said quad pod, and that started the (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hey Bruce! (...) Thanks! If I had more dish parts, I would have made at least a cargo pod...oh well...:) (...) Me too! The yellow version worked out much better..black is not "cool":) (...) I'm working on it..the beginnings are in my (...) (22 years ago, 18-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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(...) A squid... a submarine...? I smell underwater sci-fi! Aquazone rules! Pass the Mahi Mahi and squid juice, Meno's comin for dinner! Felix (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.aquazone)
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The pod ship is a really interesting idea Joe. If you watch 'Enterprise', one of the races (the Suliban Kabal) have a station composed entirely of small pods linked together. I've thought that this would make an interesting concept with our pod (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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Hey Joe, Great MOCs. I like the idea of the multipod. You could add pods for different uses--communications array, passengers, cargo--and reconfigure your ship for each mission. On the woody, I saw the prototype first, but I really prefer the yellow (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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Not sure where to post this... I have recently completed vector graphic versions of the Octan logos, both the text and the “yin-yang.” Until they are moderated, here are some GIF versions of the files: Smaller (25kB) (URL) (62kB) (URL) the files are (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.town)
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I recently nabbed a bunch of the translucent (and pearlescent) Lego Pen Beads from BrickLink and at Tom Stangl's suggestion are using them to snazz up the lamps that I have scattered about the gardens of Brickenbloom* and Brickmond (RichLUG's (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town)
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(...) Nice job ! I guess that TLG should go this way in town series ! The way of 6-stud-wide car models !!! 70's and 80's were the best times for 4-studs-wide models (MANY nice models !) and now I geuss is the time for a very new town models in (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.lego.direct)
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sweet. good colors. -tk "Joe Meno" <jmenomeno@aol.com> wrote in message news:H2KE1I.6A7@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) One word: red! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) It would be.... but they haven't! See (URL) for one in dark grey. (...) ...and light grey (in one of the Amazon sets) (...) Cheers Richie Dulin (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers)
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(...) on the spare tyre. Nice work Kev. Pity they stopped making the 5 wide car bodies, no? I like the yellow, but it wants for the centre section to be the same colour doesn't it. What did they make - tan, dark grey, black? A black one of these (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers)
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"Kev" <andrastavia@ozbricks.com> wrote in message news:H2K5uE.71y@lugnet.com... (...) I like that a lot! Very 30's! Make more and more. Bob Fay (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers)
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Hiya all... Just thought I'd share my latest MOC.. I was playing around with a 1930's type car... and here is my first attempt.... (URL) think I might make some more of these...: ) Kev..: ) andrastavia@ozbricks.com www.ozbricks.com/andrastavia (22 years ago, 17-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers) !
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Even though summertime weather lingers here in the Eastern U.S., my thoughts have turned to autumn and my favorite holiday of the year – Halloween! As part of the display that I’m hoping to have ready for the holiday, I wanted to build a pumpkin (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.town) !!
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(...) enough. The first model I must talk about is the Chevrolet Impala. If you have heard of the LEGO Studios Spider-Man subtheme, there are some pieces from there which would benefit you more in terms of accuracy to a real police cruiser. Since (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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They sure are hard to find, but I found a supplier in Germany who has snagged some for me. They will be coming on my next shipment from him 4-6 weeks from now. If you want one buzz. (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Well, The only thing I ask for is to see lego castle and space back on the frontline. If lego brought back just a new castle series, I could tell you right now I would drop everything I have and go back to my normal self (the non-complaining (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) There was talk about this originally in lugnet.general about 2 weeks ago. (URL) in disbelief that Town Jr. is classic, -Kevin (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Browsing Lego's site, I came across a set numbered 6636, which isn't in LUGNET's database, and looks to me like a Police Station from about 1999, but I'm not sure. The description says its a Classic Lego town set. Here is the link from Lego, (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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"Matt Hein" <Pyrokid17@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H2ELFK.6IM@lugnet.com... (snip) (...) Well since you asked... I'm not going to say you rant to much. But I will say that I know you as "that guy who only complains". Sorry but the only posts (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) I've seen some debate that has crossed the line, so I wouldn't exactly say that this thread crossed lego.wahhhh or lego.baseless. I'd say that this belongs in lugnet.dear-lego because, in fact, it addresses some of my personal dissatification (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) Definitely, I just can't see why some other people can't see through this argument. What happened to the traditional set? Now I'm seeing action figures and highly juniorized sets on the shelves and less themed sets. Not a good sign. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) Wassup (...) I probably should have known that. (...) Could also be lugnet.off-topic-conversation (unless they also have that to). either way it probably would free up space the other groups want back.{ : ) Hasta La Vista, Sean (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi Sean - There already is a debate group, a bit buried though. Its under lugnet.off-topic.debate. But, I think this thread has gone beyond that. Perhaps this discussion merits a new group, "lugnet.dear-lego.waaaaaahhhhh" or (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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Wasssssssup Everyone, Being the one who started this whole discussion (I wonder, was that was a good thing or a bad thing?) Is it possible to start a new lugnet. section so we don't have to take up all the others? Maybe something like lugnet.debate? (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) Wow! and to think I was looking at some of those Galidor pieces as cool Space parts. I seem to remember a big backlash when Bionicle was released. Now some of those "useless" Bionicle parts are sought-after Space accessories. (...) Tell you (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) I'm a kid, and these crappy Galdidor/Bionicle/Jack Stone LEGO wannabes are very annoying! I just came home from school and on the table was the new lego magazine. I open it up...first page=duplo thing and some crap sets, labled as 'stupid'. As (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) Definitely. If they ask the kids on the site what they want in a short enail message, and pick random petition signatures and read them, perhaps thy will get an idea that sets like Castle and space are still as popular as ever, and that kids (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) Yeah, don't see why they wouldn't. If Lego put up a petition on their site with E-mail confirmation or something it would work really well. (...) They read .dearlego? Or are the messages just forwarded to an E-mail? (...) Yeah, but I have seen (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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Trimming the followups since it really doesn't belong in the theme groups. (...) I find this editing of my post to be highly offensive, and I'd appreciate it very much if you'd refrain from doing this in the future. (...) Still wouldn't work. There (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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David Kohrman wrote in message ... (...) level (...) won't (...) I made part of my city block a parking lot so that the alley would be visible from the back side... after putting all the effort into fire escapes, dumpsters, fuel tanks, etc it would (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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In lugnet.general, a bunch of people write: We seem to be at odds on everything... (...) Sounds like charlie brown's teacher, doesn't it? Perhaps an petition on Lugnet. I don't get this. It seems even if I'm just the smallest bit vague, people (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) First, if you're talking online petitions, they don't work. Companies ignore them, since it is too easy to sign, and too easy to fake signatures. If you really want to get them to change, you'd need to do a serious petition or letter writing (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) I agree with that mostly. I never minded soccer when it came out in 2000 (...) I'll second that (hopefully its not a precursor, though) (...) Let me know where to sign up I never though I'd say this, being a lego fan so long, but all they've (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
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(...) I'd seen it done once before and thought it was quite an ingenious way of making a ladder if you don't have one. :) I actually should have some ladders somewhere, since I know I've got an 80s fire station or two in my collection, but I really (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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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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| | MOC: Police and Fire hardsuits (a la Mladen Pejic's PIXIE)
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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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(...) Yes, they do. A good place to check out such questions is Peeron.com. First, check out the parts ref and find your element: (URL) follow the link to Peeron.com, which will show you which colors were made, and when they were made, and in what (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Link for others to what Jonathan is referring: (URL) for the compliments. I like your comparison to Hopper-- you and I can start calling ourselves the Ashcan LEGO Builders;-) Seriously though, I am into creating buildings that are specifically (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I am trying to build a Victorian house with sash windows and have built some rather nice ones with the clear panels (1x4x3) which are readily available from LEGO. However I need to make some half the width (1x2x3) and have discovered the small train (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Viva indeed! I was going to attempt to do the same thing but it is to cost prohibitive for me right now. Dark red is wonderful! It really creates a nice mood. Works well with tan too! I am really hoping for this color in bulk bricks as well. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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| | Signing Off... My 1st "Dark age"
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Well all, this past 4-5 odd years has been the best of my life! I'd like to thank Todd & Suz for the great site... Tuesday, the 10th of June I leave for USMC basic training (United States Marine Corps). In 3 months time I'll be back online. 4-6 (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dark red looks really sweet. This would be a fantastic choice for bulk. Nice building too. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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It looks more like brick color than red... Tan is good trim too. (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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I finally acquired enough dark red to put together a little building for the TCLTC layout (another "backdrop" building). I was really anxious to see the dark red in action, so to speak, and I think it was worth the wait! I *really* like this color (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org) !
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(...) <snippy> Here is the brickshelf link, can you see it? It is a big 'un. (URL) on the left breast, black side. Belt and buttons are the same, could it be a medal for distiguished service? Pilot class? Command structuring???? You decide... (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) John, can it be true that the amount of heat a LED puts out varies according to the "model" (I dunno if I can refer to LEDs as if they were cars, do they really have different models with different performances)? I have seen LEDs getting hot, (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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"Pedro Silva" <el_gordo@netc.pt> wrote in message news:H1zDJA.2tv@lugnet.com... (...) chence (...) and (...) Yep, that's exactly what I'm planning to do. Instead of the traditional light towers at the corners of the stadium, I'm trying to install (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) That would depend. If you're after large towers with projectors, there is a fairly high chence they will overheat. But supposing you intend to build a soccer stadium, and that it is covered all around, you could always follow the latest trend (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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In lugnet.town, Kevin Cheng writes: <snip> (...) Actually, LED lights put out almost *no* heat, so you shouldn't have any problems. The GMLTC uses LEDs all over our layout, and we have no problems with them getting too warm. Now our 3volt (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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"Erik Olson" <erik@olson.pair.com> wrote in message news:H1yGts.7o1@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (see idea book 6000 too.) You can get a lighting part from the 4561 train. (...) way (...) pipes (...) Great! That sounds pretty easy, the only thing I'm (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Lego made lighting brick sets (URL) idea book 6000 too.) You can get a lighting part from the 4561 train. Or just make your own! It's really quite easy and a 10-year old can do it (trust me). Start with a 2x2 brick. Use a soldering iron or (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Is it possible to have some real street lights in a LEGO town? I know that there were some light and sound sets before in the 90s, but they were mostly for emergency vehicles. Also, I think I've seen some older sets in the early days have real, (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks - I just use using strange parts. Often, an entire building will form just based on one part or the combination of a small number of strange parts. (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments. I always like to try for something new and different. Although I might use an existing building or design as inspiration, I let the pieces modify that design to fit their look, so the final creation often looks (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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Howdy! Well, I thought it was common knowledge, but it appears not. So everyone please take note that the pilot Drone of the set 4793 Ogel Shark Sub has his own unique torso. There is a rank insignia on the breast of his uniform, can't remember left (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Wow! That's really quite good. I like the way the baselines are imbeded in the ground. The fence around the outside is a neat design as well. Creative usage of those click hinges in the back wall. Also, do I see Zorro behind the scoreboard? (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town)
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Have a lego-dog and cold one While watching the Blacktron Bombers play a home game at the new Brickyard Staduim. The state of the art facility can seat 350 minifigs on five different levels of seating. It also features bullpens, dugouts, and all the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.town) !
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I haven't been very active in the Lego community or even Lego in general for the past few months due to the real world and a lack of interest. I happened to check the email account that I have set up for my site, Legofield Fire Company and saw the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Studs Not On Top. You can find Shiri Dori's excellent directory of LEGO and other anagrams at (URL) that Helps, -Kevin (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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Love the model- I never thought of using UFO plates that way. If there is a piece that could not be used for anything by anyone, you are sure to find a use for it. just one more thing (off the topic) Could anyone please tell me what the heck SNOT (...) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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Cool model. I dont think there is a part made by lego that you couldnt find a use for somehow :) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Very cool, Brad. I think my favorite detail is the roof--those black inverse arch piece make a cool shape, and the saucer section is very striking. Also lots of interesting use of non-standard parts, like those Technic panel pieces and the (...) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Looks cool Brad. As usual, a very interesting building. I really do like the contrast between the black and the white. I like your particular building style. It's very unique. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I hadn't even thought of sets...that's a really nice compliment! Thanks! As for more...well, I'm thinking of some other cars too! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks - I look forward to seeing your building. (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Excellent work as usual. I myself am working on a building too. It won't be nearly as detailed, but I'm a beginner. I hope to have it more or less finished in a few months. It is a very large building. :) (22 years ago, 30-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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BrickTopia has just added another soaring building to its skyline: The BrickTopia Museum of Modern Art. Here are the raw Brickshelf pictures: (URL) is my web page describing the pictures: (URL) is the main BrickTopia Page: (URL) are appreciated, (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town) !!
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The below link errors out. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Sun ONE Internet Technical Support, Sun Microsystems | Sun ONE Support - (URL) Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Interesting. So...how to deal with the new plates... Actually, I have been noticing in "real-life" how roads with pavement over a year or two old tends to be sunbleached to a light gray similar to the old style Lego plates. Only the newest of (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Forwarding this for exposure. I like these new road plates... The roads are black with a new design that makes them appear wider. (To bad NELUG already owns a couple hundred baseplates...) Note: You make have to cut and paste this link Eric K. (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I want to hank Chris Dee for the scans. here are the cad versions (URL) police doors? (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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hello i am in need of some scans. i need a scan of both L and R door 1 x 3 door with yellow and red stripe. if anyone has these doors and can scan them that will be a great help. (22 years ago, 28-Aug-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The passing of Eric S. McDonald (aka Firemed3/LCFD)
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My prayers also go out to Eric McDonald's family as well. I didn't know him, but I was amazed at his homepage and his lego apparatus. May he be at peace now. ~Sadly, Evan Butzlaff (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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Joe... Thanks for taking the time to look and your comments on Undersea Sled & Avenger Class Attack Sub I really like the new Alpha Team: Deep Sea Mission and Island Xtreme Stunts themes...great parts for Mocs No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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Thanks for your comments and taking the time to look No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.town)
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(...) (URL) it is... Josh (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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