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Re: What if.....
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 8 Mar 2005 03:24:54 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, David VinZant wrote:
> Hello all
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> I have this idea for a what if part. Its a 6x12 train base plate. I think it
> would have some advantages over the standard 6x24 and 6x28 base plates. First
> off, it would alow people to make longer trains by not limiting you to the
> current train plates. For you 8 widers out there, it would alow for a stronger
> connection for trucks.
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> I would really like some feed back on this.
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> http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/8215
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> So if you got the time head on over to my MOC's page. It has a nice picture of
> the part, and a copy of the .DAT file.
Very intersting idea!
I am not myself a fan of skirted trucks, I like the built up effect you get by
using plates and technic plates. But for some applications they make a lot of
sense, and I think your one end part might be very useful.
To increase its usefulness I suggest:
- extend the holes farther in both directions
- leave off the end on one side so that it would mate with a recessed plate.
Thanks for taking the time to work this up. Spotlighted.
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| (...) Currently I have 5 holes in the train plate. They are 4 studs from the end of the plate as it is on the normal 6x24/28 plates. Are you suggesting I should put two more? I think with the open end it would lead to a weaker structure. Also it (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| Hello all I have this idea for a what if part. Its a 6x12 train base plate. I think it would have some advantages over the standard 6x24 and 6x28 base plates. First off, it would alow people to make longer trains by not limiting you to the current (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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