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Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 1 Jun 2002 11:31:36 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Trobaugh writes:
> I have just completed version 2 of my new Rio Grande SD40, this is going to
> be one of three.
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> Part of this latest version is a new SNOT designed cab windows, I wanted to
> get away from the standard LEGO house windows. Also you may notice that I
> did use a custom piece for the sun visiors over the side windows, it's an
> adventures car window with the corners cut at an angle and painted black.
> The decals are from Microscale, I just couldn't get a dark enough orange off
> my ink jet printer that would work on black bricks (thanks to John Neal for
> pointing me in the direction of Microscale).
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> Take a look and let me know what you think:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=18156
Oh my, that IS pretty. The visors look great, cut or no. Too bad the rock
raiders slope with the striping was pre-chipped, RGE would never let that
slide like that. Decals add a lot to this model as well, because of the very
bold graphics
Tell us about your photo corner? I need one of those, towels just are not as
good.
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| (...) Thanks Larry (...) My photo corner is made of white presentation foam board, just the standard stuff you can pick up at Office Depot. I attached the boards with straight pins, so I can take it apart if I need to and there are no glue or tape (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| I have just completed version 2 of my new Rio Grande SD40, this is going to be one of three. Part of this latest version is a new SNOT designed cab windows, I wanted to get away from the standard LEGO house windows. Also you may notice that I did (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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