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Re: height standards... ?
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Mon, 14 Apr 2003 16:27:07 GMT
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In article <HD720D.12Hr@lugnet.com>,
"John Gerlach" <gmltc_j1@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Thomas Burger writes:
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> > > Huh? I'm confused. I assume you mean for rolling stock? 6-wide or 8-wide
> > > scale? Or do you mean clearance for overpasses?
> >
> > here is a image that can best explain my question
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> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/GrapeApe/trains/height.jpg
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> Well, as someone who is "completely nuts" (about Lego trains, as well as
> other things!) - build whatever looks good and runs well.
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> If it looks too short, add some height.
agreed
> If it tips over in the corners
agreed
> or hits something over the track, it's too tall!
or the something is TOO short! :)
> Modelling real world trains in 'L-Gauge' is all about two words: "Selective
> compression". Build the stuff that uniquely identifies what you're trying
> to build, and gloss over the rest.
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> Here's an example, a locomotive I modelled on an SD-50:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=76710
> If I really wanted to mimic the real thing, my version would have to be at
> least 12 studs longer. I just concentrated on getting the side vents in the
> right spots, getting the windows to look right, getting somewhat decent
> looking steps -- and then shortened it up so it can still go around those
> pesky tight Lego corners.
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> Look at any of the train MOCs, you'll see the same thing. We're not trying
> to be *exact*, we're just trying to get the right "feel"...
>
> JohnG, GMLTC
I haven't posted in a while and I was feeling a bit cheeky.
Chris
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http://users.rcn.com/cjmasi/lego/
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| (...) (URL) is a basic design, based on that of tom cooks, the wheel and coupler design is his, the rest is new. i still need to add a under body so the design WILL change :P the 4 door design will go as a "lego" car as for a 8 door car will go as a (...) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) other things!) - build whatever looks good and runs well. If it looks too short, add some height. If it tips over in the corners or hits something over the track, it's too tall! Modelling real world trains in 'L-Gauge' is all about two words: (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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