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(...) I second that! TJ, CAD'ing your creations is very important. Especially, before you recycle for the parts. If you have not used it or would like to find out more information, let me know. I can also demo a bit for you at the April Dinner. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> I was directly inspired by this thread to make my own-- (URL) had thought about doing this a long time ago but never really bothered until I saw that someone else had done it. I mentioned to the rtlToronto'ers that if they want similar (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I didn't make them, but another member of our club, Joe, did. I believe he got the design from someone else that posted the design either here or on brickshelf. How to actually make thenm I do not know, it does involde cutting, glueing, and (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Paul, and how did you create them, or from where did you get them? Michael "BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:HutxJ9.yH3@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) off-leg (...) of a (...) the (...) better pics (...) steam (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi TJ Seems to be the bridge with the best weight to span ratio - great. Do you know the pc game 'bridgebuilder'? It lets you build truss bridges but with a limited amount of money (= beams). looking forward to your stay in Switzerland Beat (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Do you have a movie (sorry, I get that all the time, LOL!) What about CADing it? (...) Congratulations, Kevin (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Kevin. I had a lot of fun doing this. Perhaps it was the quick turnaround from concept to final MOC. It was much, much faster than other MOCs that I've built in the past. Efficiency is good! Especially with bridges. I really didn't (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Adrian. (...) Ok, at least you're not drooling :-) I could have done it sooner, but I was washing my hair, combing the dog, or brushing my teeth. Take your pick ;-) I could come up with sorrier excuses... give me a minute... best, TJ (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Ted! The pattern is so darn simple- 11 identical segments (except the end supports are different). Once I established the geometry of 1 segment, the rest was a matter of speed building ;-) best, TJ (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Hmmm... I replied to this two days ago and it never appeared! Anyway, again:) My parts are schliemy from all the drool. Y'all can stop now ;-) (...) Nope, no hinge. The mount points are a "fudge" and are only close to being level. I think (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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Enough of this 'Schleim' lark - it's time for some proper 'SNOT'. Another SNOT container and two classic forms of motive power for your enjoyment: (2 URLs) (With apologies in advance to HoMa... ;-) Jason Railton (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I build two copies of Jake's engine from his recent book. I took a few preliminary pics, here is one, engines side by side: (URL) and back-to-back: (URL) to give these engines something to pull, I also build some (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) TJ, What a beautiful and elegant creation! I like the scale and the efficient use of parts. Well done! Kevin (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice! When I saw pictures of it on BrickShelf ((URL)) a few days ago I was wondering when it's creator would post something. So what took ya ;-) Adr. (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Thomas- That's one beautiful bridge, all the more impressive that say you knocked if off in no time. -Ted Michon SCLTC (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I'll bring it with me to the dinner. Table for 1 + bridge :-) j/k Yep, see ya soon. -TJ (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) HEY! Keep your slobber off my Technic parts :-) (...) Only if I try to get on it :-) It's pretty solid, surprisingly. (...) Thanks for lookin'! best, TJ (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Another nice bridge TJ. Looks a lot like the Bayonne bridge in New York. Like Eric, I drool over all the white technic parts. Just one quextion, are the mount points on the end sections perfectly level? Or just close? Or is there a hinge in (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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WOW! Eric said a *Slurp* mouth-full! Your Bridges have made my jaw break in the past. You really can build'em! See you at the April Dinner! Christopher Smith (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that is impressive! Look at the structure! Really cool looking! Drool Drool, over all that white Technic. Does the bridge making natural creaking noises? Great write up too. Thank you! wow e (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I finished building the GP-38 locomotive in Jake's book "getting started with Lego trains". The model stands in front of me, and I must say: Wow, that is a great engine. I will definately give the other two models in the book a try soon. The (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do you have any more information or pictures on the construction of this: (URL) I'm Intrigued... -John Rudy (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here's a quickly built bridge I did for our recent TexLUG meeting: (2 URLs) Enjoy! -TJ (URL) Texbrick.com> (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) picture 4 would not be bertie because bertie was not a double decker but it would be bulgy (who is currently used as a hen house) (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Ah, but how did it cope with double bends? The Hornby APT, which uses either slanted mounts or a contoured track, rises up on double bends in a most unprototypical fashion. My Pendolino doesn't rise up. Also, the pantographs don't tilt on the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The most current version is now online: (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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SCANDINAVIAN NEWS SERVICE – (BILLUND, DK, 1-APR-2004) The LEGO Group will reportedly announce next week that it is making minor changes to its flagship toy building blocks as part of a “last ditch effort to keep the company independent and return it (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping) !!
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(...) Hey - Cute models. I'm really impressed with the water effects under the bridge. I've seen those 1x2 dark-blue tiles at Legoland pick-a-brick, but never thought them of being any use. Instead, I've been using clear 1x1,1x2 plates (also from (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Replying to my own post I know, sorry I forgot to say that one day I'm also going to do Toby's coaches, the destinctive Wisbech and Upwell balcony ended ones, both to bogie one seen here (URL) and the similar but shorter four wheeled one. Tim (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have to admit that I when I downloaded the original version ages ago I was very pleasantly surprised and excited to see my (CAD) rendition of Toby included. I really will have to finish it and include a better way of joining it all together (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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For Russell - once moderated, my new pictures of Thomas and Friends are in my Brickshelf gallery: (URL) There's Thomas himself, with Annie and Clarabel (okay, the two-axle TV versions of Annie and Clarabel) and Percy. For look-alike real engines, (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Actually, the whole presentation is about Thomas & Friends. An older version is in the ILTCO library: (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Has anyone done Thomas, Stepney or other Awdry engines with BBB wheels and moving rods yet? BTW, these are also Awdry characters: Toby the Tram, who has a book to himself: (URL) (class 28), featured in Main Line Engines: (URL) Bear (Hymek, (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The second one belongs to Andrew Reynolds of GtwLUG. You can get ahold of him, typically, at: andrew_reynolds AT uhc DOT com --Jack, AFOL, GtwLUG (St. Louis) ___...___ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not only has Stepney the wrong number of wheels, so do Annie and Clarabel. In the books (the real source material) they are bogie coaches Tim (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Larry, and I'd forgotten about Percy. Unfortunately, Stepney has the wrong number of wheels in those pictures - zero! (...) Not mine, though. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think I have some pics of Jason's Thomas in my gallery from when I was in the UK and at the NBLTC STEAM planning meeting. (URL) specifically: (URL) through 1167 and also 1170 Hope that helps... (...) That's a very lovely Gas Electric in the (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There are some old pics of Stepney here: (URL) old flat too! At least I don't have to see that wallpaper any more. And don't try to deny that you've still got this one! (URL) ;-) I'll try to take some better ones tonight though. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is the only pic of yours I have: (URL) you have others I'd like to include them. Russell BayLTC (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NELUG layout at 3/27 - 3/28 Greenberg show (Animated King Kong!!! included)
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(URL) (...) Thanks for posting this, Eric. If anyone would like to see more photos and short clips of Kong and some of the other animated features of this section of the display, I've put up a page (URL) here>. -Mike "Count Blockula" Crowley (2 (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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