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Modular Engine Shed: 99% Bulk
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 17 Jun 2002 23:30:43 GMT
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In an effort to get back to reality, I've tried for a bulk brick building
effort. This construction is still only CAD-based, but it is constrained to
the readily available assortment of bulk pack elements, excepting a few parts.
Even so, I haven't placed a (massive!) S@H order to build this. I haven't
estimated the cost. I'm not I want to know.
This is a modular engine shed. The shell of the building is composed of
basic bulk bricks, plates, slopes, tiles, and arches from the S@H
assortment. The modules are based on a 16x16 stud footprint. Enclosure
walls are of the "drop-in" variety, as well is a manually operated up/down
"sliding" train locomotive door.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=19445
The MLCad .mpd file for this concept is also available via the above link.
The 16x16 modules can be assembled length-wise to accommodate various
building lengths. When placed side-by-side for parallel tracks, there are 8
studs between the tracks. I think this is the proper spacing for parallel
sidings.
I have thought about possibly placing the side-by-side modules in an arch
for a round house. Note the red brick hinges (obviously not a bulk
element). However, I'm not sure if this is the proper alignment for a
turntable.
The glass window roof top should be easily removed for access into the garage.
I do understand that there isn't as much room available inside the 16x16
modules for workshop details. This is pretty much as a simple a design as I
could think of. Really trying hard not to use any non-bulk elements.
Thanks for checking this out.
later,
James Mathis
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Message has 1 Reply:
 | | Re: Modular Engine Shed: 99% Bulk
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| James, I really like this. It really shows off what you can do with a couple handfuls of traditional Lego bricks. It is also a good example of the type of non-juniorized Train theme buildings that I would love to see Lego produce again. With a few (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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