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Re: train idea book
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Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:57:12 GMT
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Shaun Sullivan wrote:
> 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.
Thanks
> 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:
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> BR18: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=8403
> BR52: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=7086
Thanks! Either one should be good for the idea book. The BR52 might be
better since it doesn't use hard-to-find wheels. It's a tough choice as
they are both excellent models.
> 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 :)
I've thought about do this. It's the week before finals week here and
I've got papers to grade and a take home final to complete. I'll have
something up before Christmas.
> 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:
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> (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!)
Agree with all. I'm not sure how to handle #3 yet though.
> Or maybe that's too rigid :P I'm just throwing out some ideas!
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> Anyway, let us know what we can do to help and/or contribute!
Will do!
-chris (who just realized it's Tuesday and have something important to
do in 11 minutes on campus...)
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| I think this is a great idea, but there is a reason why there aren't a few of these out already. Here are some hard questions/comments... Costs: The printing cost for a 64 page book 11-1/2" x 11" is ~$27.00 ($0.39/page + $2.00 binding) from a copy (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) 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 (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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