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Re: Hey, Joe. What doors do you use on your caboose
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 28 Apr 1999 23:50:13 GMT
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D Blomberg wrote:
> Here's my two cents, not that anyone cares.
We all like to hear feedback!
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> I like the proportions and interior detailing of Larry's red caboose.
> But, I like the black roof and decals on Joe's. I think the decals
> make all the difference in the world between the two models.
> Picture in your mind, Joe's model without the decals. The sides
> are simply pretty much solid red. I like the decals
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> Modelers who are pure and choose not to use them have to add other
> details
> and interests to their creations... so Larry has chosen to add
> a lot more windows and shutters.
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> The columns that support the roof overhang on Larry's are cool,
> In contrast, the red lattice fence on Joe's doesn't seem right.
> Too bad TLG doesn't make a square railing with vertical-only slats.
> If Joe's model had a piece like that on the front and rear in black...
I tried one of the rounded tube 4 stud wide 'roll bar' pieces for the
railing first, but it didn't look right. I could try the piece Lego uses
for train railings, but it is 6 studs wide and I wanted to put the hand
wheel on the ends also.
Joe
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| Here's my two cents, not that anyone cares. I like the proportions and interior detailing of Larry's red caboose. But, I like the black roof and decals on Joe's. I think the decals make all the difference in the world between the two models. Picture (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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