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Re: A new GP30
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Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:38:51 GMT
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CMASI@antispamCMASI.CHEM.TULANE.EDU
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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> In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi writes:
> > After four sittings I have almost finished my GP30. I am happy with the model;
> > so, I decided to post some pictures before it is completely done.
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> Thanks! This is nice work. As others have said, the rounded cab top is so
> GP30 characteristic... between that and the humped ventilator you've nailed
> the look of the engine. Very good use of SNOT and halfstud offset techniques
> in this model.
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> Still don't think anyone has solved the railing delicacy issue yet but
> that's a nice try... better than many. I am just tempted to leave side
> railings off completely, they can't be done suitably lacily.
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> ++Lar
Lar,
Thanks. I don't know if you remember, but I have been mulling over the idea of
doing a GP30 since you suggested it some time ago. (Back when I made my 6 wide SD40-2.)
At the time, we had the same discussion about railings too. That was back when
I used technic axles to do railings. Whoa those were thick! Too thick. The
railings that I think come closest to the right look are the pirate hook tubing
railings, or the copper wire inside the tubing railings. Sorry I cannot remember
whom I should credit for those techniques. I think my railings are OK, and I use
them because I think my engines look worse without the railings. (potato potato)[1]
I have also wondered if LEGO came up with a railing solution, would people buy
a railing parts pack? If it was good enough, I would.
Chris
1. You know... potato potato, tomato tomato...
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See some of my LEGO creations at
http://homepage.mac.com/cjmasi/~lego/lego.htm
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| (...) Dan Siskind of the GMLTC came up with the idea of using the pirate's hook. Although there aren't any pics on the net that I'm aware exemplifying Dan's technique, he first used it IIRC on a UP Dash 9 (8 wide:-) that sits in Conan's basement. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) Thanks! This is nice work. As others have said, the rounded cab top is so GP30 characteristic... between that and the humped ventilator you've nailed the look of the engine. Very good use of SNOT and halfstud offset techniques in this model. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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