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uhhh...stammer....uhhhh....wow! That has to be the most deceptive model I have seen in a long time. It looks simple, but it is not! First, a working pantograph. I think the rest of us have only dreamed about something like that. Second, nice railing (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Because it's kind of cool to have something sealed in a box, knowing that it's in perfect condition? Because once you open it, you no longer have it in the perfect state it was previously in? I think Castle fan Jeff Crites tried to collect two (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Not really new ideas at all. All copied from other work. Especially the turning of the thinwall windows by 90 degrees! I just got an idea to remove any spacing gaps in at the right angle endpoint connections. Maybe this is old news? I used the 1x3x2 (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Interest in set 5561
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not sure if this really belongs here... though since you guys seem to like em... I'll trade the exhaust pieces if anyone wants them.. Of course I would love to get some windows for em.. though some of those larger red or white curved arches wouldn't (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <388F7AF0.1EBAEF5C@v...er.net>... (...) was (...) Well, after dealing with lugnet.off-topic.debate, anything else would seem easy. Sheesh. At least here we're talking real existing things, not scenarios someone has (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:388F7BEB.C7242C...ger.net... (...) Judging from recent events, I wouldn't count unhatched chickens. I used to include stuff on order in my collection count, but now I keep 3 separate tallies (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Interest in set 5561
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(...) Yes, I used four of the chrome exhaust elbows as (wait for it) exhaust elbows (roof mounted) on my doodlebugs so I heartily concur. Also I used the hubs in my high pressure chemical tanker. It also has a large number of plates and various (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pantograph powered LEGO trains?
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(...) hehe. Mike tries to hoist me by my own petard but I'm slipperier than that. I'll merely allege that his models would look just fine to me even without the paint and stickers. That he chooses to augment them is merely his own personal demon. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I'm in Wheaton, which is in DuPage County. I'll have to decide which one to go to as well. If we're going to have a large fest, I'll go up to LaCrosse. Where in the Chicago area are you located? -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.trains.org)
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Larry, Thanks for the build-up . . . but one correction: I abhor painting bricks and would never attempt such a transgression. However, stickers and decals are acceptable because they extend the creative possibilites without permanently damaging the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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A correction, The Highwheeler show @ Harper College is the 4th & 5th of March. The 3rd is set-up. -BMW NMRA Fox Valley Division Highwheeler Model Train Show March 4 & 5, 2000 9:00am - 5:00pm Harper College Schaumburg (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Interest in set 5561
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This set also has a large number of chrome elements that look damn nice on a train. Being one of the ugliest Model Team vehicles ever, it has been a slow mover and is a very good deal for parts when found at a discount. Mike Poindexter Tom Stangl (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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It has 2 white train doors with train glass, 4 white train window frames, and 2 red train window frames (those these have plain clear glass, not train glass). (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Interest in set 5561
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I was reading a discussion thread the other day on set 5561, and was wondering why the interest in it? Its a Model Team set, does it have a special piece that is only available in it? Just curious. (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sure, if you don't mind using paint and stickers for detailing, which I was led to believe that you do mind. <gd&r> Mike (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Those of you that don't know... Brian is a "stealth" member of GMLTC, he doesn't live in the Twins any more but still comes out for shows. While he is from the "paint and stickers are OK" school of modeling, which I don't normally hold truck with, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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I like it; Neato. Can I get some when you print them (on transparent sticker paper?) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.publish)
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Holy Cow, look who delurked;-) Nice model and photo detail; perhaps you could share some of your photography secrets with us camera-impaired types? BTW, think you can make it to La Crosse in March? -John (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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I have just finished the BayLTC logo to the best of my ability. I have made it in both a windows metafile, which will retain its sharpness regardless of the size it is printed, which is excellent for banners, and a gif for easy viewing. It can be (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Attaching train bogies
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I built a flat-bed car which used 2 of the newer style rounded Technic beams to connect to the bogie plate. Seems to work pretty good. Just the right thickness for the stud on the bogie plate. Tim Strutt 8^) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jan-00, to lugnet.trains)
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