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The LMC (LEGO Man Cave) is coming along nicely. I have all the walls built and installed (save one small one). 250" of electrical wire pulled, 20 outlets & 4 switches. Garage door opener installed and clearence worked out. Next steps: hang the door (...) (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Cool Train photo
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Just wanted everyone to see this super cool train photo taken downtown Portland! (URL) SteveB (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) I think Dan is bringing this to Bricks by the Bay. I can't wait to see it! Russell (12 years ago, 11-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) I'm afraid to ask, Dave-- what else is there??? (URL) (...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, I just finished a building for Brickmania's new super cool Vietnam diorama, and I've dropped 8 Lifelites into that, and I've got another building to go! Maybe I'll (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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(...) Oh now you're corrupted! the drilling holes won't be the end of it--not by a long shot :) The landing pad looks fantastic! nicely done!! And now that you're on this long road of lifelites, prepare to drill more holes all over the layout! :) (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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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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| | Re: Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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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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| | Weekly Feature of the TCLTC Layout: Update using Lifelites, Part Deux
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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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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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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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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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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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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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(...) Black lights in the LMC, hmmmmm! ;-D (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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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 – Electrical / Lighting
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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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| | Re: LMC – Framing Build Rm Wall
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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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| | Re: LMC - Inspirations
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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 – Framing Build Rm Wall
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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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| | Re: LMC - Inspirations
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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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| | LMC - Inspirations
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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 - insulation weekend
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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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| | Re: LMC - floor plan
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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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