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I just wanted to say that I had an absolute blast on Saturday - one of the best
outings I've had as a member of NELUG. Despite having to rebuild my one section
repeatedly (thus creating "The Gash"[1]), we probably could have completed our
building if there wasn't any confusion about the configuration of the roof.
To be fair we had the smallest building of the bunch:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Hazy/NELUG/Millyard1/millyard1_81.jpg
I only sorry that I couldn't attend both days (but I'm trying to avoid spousal
insanity thanks-you-very-much).
How did it go on Sunday? What's the word on the next time?
Finally, here are my pics from the event:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=101922
**Go AlLUG!**
-Evil Wayne
[1] I smell a new superhero for Joe's next game.
And that smell is gangrene... *ewwwww*
In lugnet.mediawatch, Erik Varszegi wrote:
> <<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Ik-Var/Millyard/logo.jpg>>
>
> Hey everyone.
>
> This is Erik Varszegi and it's my first post on LUGNET, though I've been
> enjoying this online LEGO Fan community for years.
>
> I'm one of the Master Builders headquartered in the Enfield offices. I have
> been heavily imvolved with the LEGO Millyard Project for the past nine months
> and am excited to see how Phase 1 unfolds this weekend.
>
> While we are working with NELUG during the begining stages of construction,
> it is our hope to have the fan community as a whole helping with designs of
> all sorts to populate the mini-fig scale city of Manchester. This is
> something that Jake hinted at during his keynote speech during BrickFest
> this summer and we should have the details on how you can participate in the
> coming months.
>
> [The Press Release:]
>
> SEE Science Center Announces LEGO® Millyard Project
>
> Manchester, NH - The SEE Science Center is proud to announce that Phase One
> of the LEGO® Millyard Project will begin the weekend of October 16th and
> 17th. The LEGO Millyard Project is a representation of the Amoskeag Millyard
> circa 1900 built entirely of LEGO bricks. When finished this will be the
> World’s Largest permanent LEGO installation at minifigure scale and will
> include running water in canals and the Merrimack River, as well as a working
> railroad system.
>
> “Steeped in a rich history of its own, LEGO Company recognizes the importance
> of preserving the past so generations to come can benefit from the lessons
> learned throughout time,” said Soren Torp Laursen, president of LEGO
> Americas. “In the instance of the LEGO Millyard Project, what better way to
> engage children in minds-on activities, than through hands-on experience
> using something they truly can relate to – LEGO bricks,” he continued.
>
> Beginning October 16th and 17th, LEGO MasterBuilders will work with teams of
> experienced LEGO enthusiasts from the Northeast LEGO adult special interest
> group (NELUG) and SEE volunteers to build Phase One. The public is invited to
> watch the buildings take shape during SEE’s normal weekend hours of noon to
> 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 per person, ages 1 and
> above. In addition to watching the construction, visitors also will be able
> to participate in a variety of other LEGO activities.
>
> More than one million LEGO bricks will be used to build this representation
> of the Amoskeag Millyard. If all the bricks were placed end-to-end, they
> would stretch from the SEE Science Center all the way to the Museum of
> Science in Boston. Fifteen to 20 buildings eventually will be built,
> representing roughly one mile of the historic Merrimack River front in
> Manchester.
>
> # # #
>
>
> LEGO Americas and F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and
> Technology) are partners in the LEGO Millyard Project, which is located on
> the 3rd floor of the newly renovated space of the SEE Science Center, 200
> Bedford Street, Manchester, NH, and will cover more than 2000 square feet of
> space. CLD Consulting Engineers of Manchester have designed the base
> structure and waterway systems.
>
> [Fun Facts:]
>
> When complete, the LEGO Millyard Project at the SEE Science Center will be
> the world’s largest permanent LEGO installation at minifigure scale.
>
> The LEGO Millyard Project will represent roughly a historic mile of the
> Merrimack River Front in Manchester, New Hampshire.
>
> When complete, the LEGO Millyard Project will measure approximately 22’ x
> 95’.
>
> More than 1,000,000 LEGO bricks are being used to create the historic LEGO
> representation of the Millyard.
>
> Approximately 20 buildings from the historic Millyard will be represented in
> the completed LEGO Millyard Project.
>
> The historic Millyard is being recreated in LEGO form at a scale of
> approximately 55:1.
>
> Upon delivery, the shipment of LEGO elements being used to recreate the
> historic Millyard will include at least 15 pallets stacked 4 ½’ tall.
>
> The recreation of the historic Millyard in LEGO form marks the first time the
> LEGO Company has worked on a creative display effort of this scale with
> outside partners (including the SEE Science Center and the Northeast LEGO
> adult special interest group – NELUG).
>
>
> > STORY PHOTO:
> > http://www.theunionleader.com/doclib/photos/2004/october/o14a20model.jpg
> > Lego model designers Eric Varszegi, left, and Steve Gerling work on the
> > Millyard Project at the SEE Science Center in Manchester yesterday before
> > announcing that the 1:55 Amoskeag Millyard project, when finished, will be
> > the world's largest permanent Lego installation at minifigure scale. (TOM
> > THIBEAULT/UNION LEADER)
>
> Oh, and by the way I spell my name with a K. Just a little pet peeve of mine.
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