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Hello, I finished this building a little while ago and wanted to take pictures of it before my elevated subway hid it. It is a post office for my town. It is really nothing much in my opinion; just a corner building. I did want to point out that the (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !
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All About Family the community group we run here in Minneapolis has been partnering with Architects, Architecture Students, Families with their Children and other University of Minnesota Students to create fun and encouraging projects while learning (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Integrated tram curves
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(...) Hi Pete, Right now it's just a proof of concept really but at some point I intend to use it in an integrated road/rail/footpath scene. Using a mix of studs up and snot road elements could improve things drastically. Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) That's the shizzle, right there. You're onto something here, mate. I think you should integrate it into a larger display. Have you thought about where you'd be putting pavements? Lovely. Pete (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hi everyone, I've been playing around with trams a lot lately as you may have noticed. I decided I needed some integrated track/road units... but curved. Anyway, after playing around with real bricks I came up with this system. (2 URLs) MPD> In my (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town, FTX)
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All: Hi there! It's been a while since I've posted a LEGO creation like this one. I love microscale, and for years I've been noodling around with it in my spare time, creating lots of little cars and 2-inch-tall buildings and things. But they (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Review of the 2007 Fire Station 7945
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This is the first time I have written a review of a new LEGO set but I am very impressed by the new fire station (URL) That also may explain why it is on back order already at www.LEGO.com. I purchased one of the new fire sets over the weekend. This (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Sector 4 Tribunal
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Keith, Amusing and inspiring, as usual. I'm happy to see that you have embraced the blay, and incorporated it so lovingly with old skool gray. In my opinion, 4 grays are better than 2. Please tell me I'll be able to drool on the Sector 4 Tribunal at (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I sent an e-mail with the info to your e-mail address. Thanks Ondrew. CDC (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) please add Me to the shipping list (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Clifton, i'm not sure if your spam filters are redirecting my emails so i'll try here. i need your address so i can get this package mailed out. if i don't recive it by tommarow noon it will leave without your shipping information included. (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Jordan, good news, your KeithLUG application packet has been sent via UPS. The red thing against the wall is indeed a vending machine for Ogel Cola. Maybe I should change the slogan from"The official cola of the Alpha Male"... to "WOW, that's (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Sector 4 Tribunal
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(...) Sorry isn't going to cut it this time Jonathan. Your constant tardiness, coupled with your self-proclaimed inability to do enough interiors has forced my hand. I'm sorry, Jonathan...you're fired. Thanks for the review! -Keith (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) No, Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. Goodnight Canada! -Keith (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks very much Mladen. I somehow knew you were a man who appreciates a good volute. Any credit for those interior shots should go to my buddy John who took the photos. I considered putting some vending machines and lockers and assorted (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) You crack us up too John, thanks for the kind words. As for Dan's wedding...I can't reveal much, but it does involve some Bellville accessories and that chrome drill from the Rock Raiders series. -Keith (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Great window idea - not mine
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(URL) The back of 1x1 bricks do make really neat small windows. It's such a simple technique but so effective. I know I'll be using this if the opportunity ever arises. Tim (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Steve. Without the new and excellent bricks Lego have been making in the past few years this could never have been built. A big thanks to the set and part designers. Tim (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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Wow, I always really appreciate when people can make something that small that interesting. very nice Tim. Steve (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Details are what make large creations go from "Wow, that's really cool" to "WOW, that's FANTASTIC!" I too noticed the little cameras and loved how they looked. I also really like the chain fences and their posts, the gears at the bottom of the (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Sector 4 Tribunal
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(...) Thanks Bryce, it's good to be back...and to answer your question, yes, there is sucking involved. XOXO -Keith (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Impressive. And nice presentation. And funny, too. You S P A C E guys crack me up. I can't wait to see what you build to commemorate his wedding! JOHN (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Spotlighted! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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snip Props Keith! Good to see you building again. Awesome work as always. I guess in some ways it must suck for you cause everyone "expects" your stuff to be super clean, super polished, and super goodashlicious. Hugs + Kisses XO ;-) (18 years ago, 18-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I always struggle to find the words to describe your MOCs, Keith. I'm just going to say that this one is good. Very, very, very good. :-) I really like all the small details, such as the black ball-joints used as surveillance dome cameras, and (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Sorry I'm late . . . . Excellent MOC. It is a great mix of three themes and gives lots of ideas for all. From a town perspective, I just love the interior pics. Interiors are something I don't do enough of, but the more I see of them . . . (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Thanks JW. (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> My version of the adorable (URL) robotic law enforcement officer> with just the right bugs. May be a teensy bit too big for minifig scale but is close enough to deploy in your town. Tim (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Very nice Keith and a big congratulations to DanR! (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | WE HAVE LIFTOFF!
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The (URL) Greater Portland LEGO® Railroaders (GPLR)> are not exclusively about LEGO trains... On Thursday, January 11, 2007 GPLR delivered their (URL) 4th LEGO diorama installment> at the (URL) Square LEGO Store (Tigard, Oregon)> "Window Into The (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.loc.us.or.eug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) Nice work again, CH Tim. I'm looking forward to seeing what vool car you come up with next. Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> (URL) thing> A big, bad, nasty bundle of SNOT to make a Corvette. Tim (18 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit...
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The BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit design is complete! (URL) This unique, one-of-a-kind, limited edition commemorative kit contains 146 elements and retails for $12.00, available to BrickFest™ PDX 2007 attendees only. It may be (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) i was planning on sending out an email probably on the 17th to get everone's addresses. however if you'd like to email it to me now that's fine. (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Unlikely Society -- Chapter 4
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Hey everyone, Sorry about the delay between chapters, but we're happy to announce that Chapter 4 of our Lego superhero comic, "The Unlikely Society" is finished and posted. In this installment, we get to meet the shadowy figure behind all the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town)
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(...) Do you need our shipping addesses? How do we coordinate that? (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | French Toy Fair 2007 : pictures !
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Hi, FreeLUG members were to the french Toy Fair. We wrote an article (in french) on our website (URL) Among the new sets, we can spotlight : the new electrical system with IR remote control, for the Technic bulldozer and the Creator Dino. The (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.year.2007, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, FTX) !!
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| | RE: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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Sounds like fun Ondrew...add me as well. Ray Silva socalray@cox.net -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Scott Frischmann Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 2:23 PM To: (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Layout at BrickFest™ PDX 2007 (March 30th-April 1st)
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(URL) BrickFest™ PDX 2007 is coming and we would like you aboard. Let me introduce myself. My name is David VinZant - member of GPLR/PNLTC for 8 Years. I have participated in countless shows and events. LEGOLAND, CA. - 2001, and the World Record (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !!
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| | Sector 4 Tribunal
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This MOC is a celebration of our own Dan Rubin's recent passage of the BAR examination. Although I'm hesitant to celebrate the addition of another lawyer to our already burdoned society, at least he's one of our own. (URL) As always, I offer you two (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !!
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(...) Count me in! I'll email u my address. (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) i'd like to keep in in the usa this round just so i can keep track of it easier and to keep sipping lower. (...) it's 12 x 14 x 3.5 inches usps flat rate box. $8.10 i have stuffed the box literaly so it barely closes. (...) january 19th, (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) Confirming interest, Count me in. Having been in on these before, you can put me towards the end of the list. Paul Sinasohn (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Don't like sawtooth roofs?
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(...) I would recommend building the whole roof from inverted slopes, and using the 1x1 slopes without a need for half-pins. Ok, so then you have to do some SNOT work for the roof peak, but you don't have to worry about half-pins falling out. (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) Please add my name (Clifton D. Chambers) to the list. I am glad to see someone has started the box again. The last time the boxes died out before they got to my name on the list. Let's keep this going. CDC (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) ok guys it looks like we have a small list going here. i'll put the box together and get it shipped to the first person on the 19th. IF YOU WANT TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST DO IT NOW! i want to put a list of people in the box. things i'll be (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Don't like sawtooth roofs?
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I was thinking of ways to 'decorate' the underside of roofs & came up with these. I don't rember seein the snot ones before, but have seen the 'duh' one (URL) Jeff (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: MGB Roadster
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(...) (URL) Phew, the pressure is OFF!> (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: MGB Roadster
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(...) I can't promise that I won't do it again, however;-) JOHN (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Manhattan's Engine 14
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(...) Thanks! (...) Ah, yes. I have this habit of knowing where things are by knowing what buildings are on the corner of the blocks they're on rather than knowing the actual street name/number. In the case of this firehouse, I actually know of it (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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--snip-- (...) Truth be told there were two down windows: one at about 10am today when I uploaded a rear shot and the later one for the trio image. (...) They do exist (there's quite a few for (URL) sale on BL right now>). The design is also set up (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Shame on you :P Tim (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) lol. I must have missed the window of time when it was moderated. No worries. I have grown into a rather patient person. ;o) Is that a 1x4 clear tile as a windshield? I don't recall ever seeing one. Jonathan (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) D'oh! ======= (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Sorry about the moderation but it's John Neal's fault. It was all nicely moderated when I first made the post but I added the mutli-colour picture later. Tim (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Oh, baby, those colors are wizard! They are almost painful to behold, knowing that they can't exist anywhere but virtually... Tasty stuff, Tim! JOHN (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Dark green is sweet. Great MOC, BTW. I am waiting for brickshelf folder to be moderated . . . Jonathan (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Apparently I do take requests ;) (URL) Apologies for the fluorescent light orange but I don't use it enough to have tweaked the colour to taste. Tim (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I remember in the 70's, they marketed the B in racing green, and the Midget in orange (in LEGO colors-- medium orange). But I saw a lot of Bs in orange, too. Oh, that would be a cool to see rendered:-d JOHN (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim, You MOC far faster than I can post feedback. Thank you for the overall work you shared with us. Didier (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Good point (and John's too). I aim to try out the chrome one at some point but figured I'd start with the simpler one. Tim (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) No quite the classic, its the rubber bumper version, but still great. Another one to add to the list to build! ;) Tim (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I coveted them as a kid (although the Spitfire was my fav) and your nose render is a dead-ringer for the B. I have to say, however, that it should be rendered in British racing (dark) green;-d Well done, Tim. JOHN (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Trés cool! Very nice work, Tim. Five wide is a perfect choice. Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hi all, (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Hi all, My version of the classic car. Five-wide is a bit big for it in my usual scale but I think it was worth it. Tim (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Manhattan's Engine 14
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As usual, great work from mr. Lopes. For the rest of us NYC nerds, this firehouse is actually on 18th street, 1 block north and a hundred odd feet west of union square. A good photo of the actual firehouse is here: (URL) funny thing is that I've (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: My new buildings
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(...) Hi Ludo, My apologies for the late reply, I am offline on the weekends . . . I did notice the stacked/hidden windows you mention. They look really good. I was thinking maybe windows made like those here might be nice in dark bley: (URL) on the (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: My new buildings
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(...) Hi Jonathan, Thanks a lot for the reply. I know that i should use black window frames instead of red ones, but at the time of building, one year ago, they wheren't available in black. I think they are now, so it's possible that i change them (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Manhattan's Engine 14
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(...) Thanks. I actually hadn't thought to use light gray. I wanted to use dark gray to tie it in with other dark gray elements on the facade. Looking back, with consideration for the shadows and all, light gray may have been more appropriate. (...) (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Nice work. Did you consider using BBB wheels in Light gray? From the picture it isn't clear if the wheels are black or dark gray. Thanks for choosing Big Ben Bricks for your excellent MOCs. Ben Fleskes Big Ben Bricks LLC (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Bad Axe Theater and Generic Theater
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(...) Thanks, Ben. This use actually wasn't planned. I used the extra wheels that were sent. (Thanks for those!). The planned building with your wheels was this firehouse: (URL) I used them above the windows, under the arches. Thanks again! Jonathan (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi, nice use of the BBB wheels. You mentioned you had something, non train, planned and I was curious to find out what you were up to. Nice job. Ben Fleskes Big Ben Bricks LLC (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Cool! Let me know if you need any more pictures - I'm over there all the time, and I'd be happy to take some. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hi Nathan, Thanks! It is all about the little details. And, there is no bley issue with me. ;o) Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hi Marc, Glad you noticed the knit caps. They were a last minute idea that I think worked out nicely. With regards to the blocked up windows; this may sound a bit odd coming from someone who has created some of the rough looking buildings that (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hi Jon, Thanks! The tan tiles are facing 'studs out' using tan technic bricks behind them. Thanks again, Jonathan (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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I like the second scene a lot! The rich but simple detailing you put into each building is excellent. I like your use of the new wheel frames, even if it does raise bley issues. Thanks for sharing and God Bless, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Really neat use of the (URL) knit caps> on the Bad Axe. Shouldn't the windows on the two theaters be bricked up, though (assuming they were converted from other uses)? Great work as always, Jonathan. I'd love what you could do with the (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Wow! I am always amazed at your work! I especally like the Bad Axe Theater. How did you get the gaps in the tan smooth plates beside the red door? jon (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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| | Re: My new buildings
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(...) Hi Ludo, I just love the footprint shape of the city hall building. Also, the light grey arches inside the white arches on the dormar(?) on the roof is great! I did not know that they could work in that manner. The brown house looks great as (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Evolution of garbage (truck)
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(...) I think it's much better too. Smooths out the front a litle bit more too which is nice. (...) Thanks. I try to give advice as I like to receive it. (...) And I only just noticed the rear end. Very cool. The plate backs work really well there (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) I made this adjustment last night and I love it. Thanks, Tim. I really appreciate your honest, helpful approach to giving feedback on MOC's. The brickshelf gallery is updated with a couple of new pic's. Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) We've had them in Brisbane for at least ten years. I seem to remember that some have two arms: one for recycling and one for the other bin. Tim (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) An approach I agree with. Excellent! Jonathan (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Mike. I guess it would depend on where you live with regards to the robotic arms on the trucks. I don't know how quickly they are able to go thru their motions, but I can't see them being faster than a human here in NYC. I am thinking (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Not if I can help it. In our community, we have a choice of refuse collectors, and instead of choosing Waste Management, we use a local, family business. The owner's son picks up our garbage in a modified pick-up truck:-) I would even be (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Here's a pic of what you probably saw: (URL) More info on the Automated Side Loaders: (URL) These fully automatic ones are the only game in town here in Southeastern Arizona. There are too many households to go to for people to have to (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hello! So, I had a little time to do some building and finishing of quite a few MOC's over the holiday break. These two, like firehouses and diners, represent another interest of mine: old time, neon marquee'd theaters. There is something really (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town) !!
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(...) I'm in agreement with Ondrew. I'm really looking forward to the layouts. I'm not yet sure if I will be able to participate, but I will make it out to see the all the creations for at least one day. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Please do! (...) Sure. If you have any specific requests, please let me know. Maybe we can also have that lunch we missed at Philly togather . . . Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I wish my pic showed the BBB wheels better. They really look sharp. Thanks also for the pic of the prototype. (...) I'm really looking forward to this too. I promise not to bring that lot on Faile Street - or create a new lot to bring. (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) i agree! very cool idea. i'm sure i'll be barrowing it sooner or later. (...) This totally kicks butt. I’m really happy to see this collaboration. This year’s show is going to be HUGE but seeing this type of thing happen tells me it's going to (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Dude! I wondered when (URL) you'd> chime in:-) JOHN (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Hey! That's my diner! ;) "Big Daddy" Nelson (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Hey, Jonathan: I like all three iterations, but especially the first one because it has actual passenger doors. 8--)= Sadly, I think the traditional garbage truck, and, moreover, the "garbage man" (woman, though you don't see that many) may (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Sure, but first, great work! The BBB wheels nail that arch design nicely! And here is a pic of you and Ross so graciously posing in front of it (they both protested greatly after I kept (URL) taking pics of them together>:-) (URL) Well, for (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Yes, it is quite fun to see personal growth as builder. I am glad I never deleted my older brickshelf galleries. With regards to the prototype trucks. They have sliding doors and steering wheels on each side of the cabs. Most of the time I see (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Hi Jonatahn, Nice design study. It's always fun to watch iterations of a model. I dig the latest one although worry a bit for the safety of its passengers (presumably prototypical). One aspect of it bugs me. The 1x6 tile beneath the windscreen (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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Hello, Over the long holiday I decided to revisit my garbage truck and use the newish large wheels on it. I thought it might be fun to look at how my garbage truck has evolved over the years. Version one, from (appx) 2000 or 2001 (URL) two, from (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Hello, Over the long holiday I decided to revisit my garbage truck and use the newish large wheels on it. I thought it might be fun to look at how my garbage truck has evolved over the years. Version one, from (appx) 2000 or 2001 (URL) two, from (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc)
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