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(...) Thanks, Steve. As you already know all too well, the credit goes to Ross! (URL) The interior lights and the subway lights are the same; I found them on ebay. (URL) is a link. We run about 3 of those off of a 9 volt transformer. JOHN (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Hi John, How are you lighting the subway. And then on the next couple videos it your layout at "night". What kind of lights are you using to light the building interiors? Very nice BTW! SteveB (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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I promised two updates this week, and so here is the second one for this week, and it actually involves more (URL) Lifelites>. We had already (URL) Harold up> to make his (URL) rotor spin>, and that is cool, but we decided that we needed to light up (...) (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Modern UV protective treatments on windows should reduce that problem significantly either built-into new windows or in after-market applications. (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At our Halloween events last year, we discovered that trans-neon green (anti-freeze color) bricks glow wickedly under black lights! Trés cool effect! Just another thing to make you go, "hmmmmm". (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Black lights in the LMC, hmmmmm! ;-D (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve- Watch out for that natural light - I have found that UV light is a huge contributor to yellowing of the brick. Maybe it isn't such a problem in newer brick, but I got quick yellowing of Lego with UV light from the barn layout when I was (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Electrical / Lighting All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Bruce Chamberlin brought up that I should have at least one power outlet per wall and proper lighting. I totally (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dude, you are going to town! It's fun to see the progress. Keep up the good work! JOHN (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for the names and links! It is vital that the appropriate people get credit! And Thanks to all the guys out there building layouts and pushing this hobby forward! I'll be shamelessly stealing as many ideas as I can! SteveB (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Framing Build Room Wall All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Last night was very productive. I designed, purchased materials, and built the inner most 2x4 wall that (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Steve, 1 and 7 are me (with Mike Pianta for 7, gambort and scruffulous on flickr), 5 and 6 are Dave Stannard (brickhead on flickr), 9 is Tony Sava (SavaTheAggie on flickr). As for further inspiration... I'll blow Mike and my trumpet for (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I have uploaded some inspirational photos for my future layout. I don't know who did these MOCs so feel free to claim or identify them! I picked them from various places. If you have links to inspirational images feel free to add in replies, (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update - insualtion Photos at BrickShelf - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Well got a lot done this weekend! My son and I tried to carefully remove the sheet rock from the exterior walls, I was hoping to rehang the (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey James (long time...) Originally I planned on double doors. In fact a coworker just today mentioned the same, but with a twist. I have windows in the garage door and to let the natural light in, he suggested double French doors. I don't (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Larry, Great question. Simple criteria, the exterior walls that are not already insulated. I may insulate the interior wall between the build room and layout room as well. Since I'll be heating with space heaters and mostly in my build room (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Last week I didn't get a chance to post a weekly feature, and so I'll do two this week! This one picks up on a (URL) little project I posted about a while ago>. I ordered my (URL) Lifelites> (thanks, Rob!), they came prompty, and I promptly dropped (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) New York. Really? Why are they even called "New York", seeing as how they play in (URL) Jersey>. (URL) JOHN PS. I already know what the best part of the game will be: when (URL) THIS> aires! LMAO (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey Steve, You might want to consider some double doors in the wall behind the garage rollup door. This would allow for large items to be moved in and out of the display room with out a lot of issues ( like going around corners ). I can imagine if (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Steve, You might want to consider some double doors in the wall behind the garage rollup door. This would allow for large items to be moved in and out of the display room with out a lot of issues ( like going around corners ). I can imagine if (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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