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Re: Santa Fe 8 wide
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Sat, 4 May 2002 15:58:08 GMT
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Dirk Meier wrote:

> Hi Matthias,
> 
> I've used the 4x2x3 sloped window frame (2352). Both frames are connected by
> 1x2 tiles.
> I've used a hinge (2430) to mount it - thanks to Ben for this idea.
> 
> Holger Matthes (homa) says that the nose is one stud too long. But I'm not
> really sure if this is true. Looking at all the photos I've seen it would be
> then too short if I would remove one brick. But perhaps someone has a
> construction plan?

Tag, Dirk-

Here is simple drawing I found quickly of an F3 (the only basic difference
between this and our F7s would be the number of portholes) which I used for an
online comparison of my F7 with the 10020.  It can give you an overall
impression of measurements:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=129941

> I'm also proud of the solution with the front lamps and the rounded yellow
> 2x2 brick on top of the nose, which makes the model perfect.

It is a very fine model Dirk-- kudos to you!  In fact, your model actually made
me wonder whether I should change my vents in my red section to be red as you
did-- I can't decide which way I prefer (I'll probably end up just leaving it
as is *only* because it's less work;-)

-John


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Hi Matthias, I've used the 4x2x3 sloped window frame (2352). Both frames are connected by 1x2 tiles. I've used a hinge (2430) to mount it - thanks to Ben for this idea. Holger Matthes (homa) says that the nose is one stud too long. But I'm not (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-02, to lugnet.trains)

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