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Re: train idea book
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:34:07 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Tracey writes:
> The idea of a fan-created train idea book has been floating around these
> groups for a while now, but to the best of my knowledge a final version
> of one has never been produced. I decided today, that I would like to
> spearhead (1)the production of a train idea book, if there is enough
> interest from the community.
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> -chris
Hi Chris,
I also think this is a fantastic idea. Based on our experiences at Train
Shows, I'm guessing that we could easily sell a couple hundred each time. Even
a small profit margin makes this pretty durn attractive from a LEGO-club budget
standpoint. In any case, I'd certainly be happy to help out and contribute in
any way I can.
I have two early-to-mid 20th century steam engines I'd love to contribute as
well. The BR52 has already been modelled quite closely in LDraw, and I'd love
the excuse to do the BR18:
BR18: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=8403
BR52: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=7086
Given the fact that everybody seems to love the idea, what's the next step? I
was thinking it might be useful to throw together a no-frills webpage for each
section, and collect submissions for each. That is, a page full of possible
entries for locomotives, freight, passenger, etc. That would collect all of
the material together in a single area, and provide a sense of progress :)
Also, it might be useful to specify some format, or suggested elements of a
submission (not all of which may be used ...). For example, you might suggest
that all submissions include:
(1) DAT or MPD file of model
(2) Clear high-quality photograph(s) of model
(3) Statistics, including: approximate piece count, history of model, history
of model subject, etc
(4) (optional?) photos of model in a layout, as you mentioned (great idea!)
Or maybe that's too rigid :P I'm just throwing out some ideas!
Anyway, let us know what we can do to help and/or contribute!
Thanks (and great idea!),
Shaun
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