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In lugnet.parts.custom, John Neal wrote:
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I am considering have custom parts made, or at least some prototypes.
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I apologize for leading this thread into yet another width debate; I was
kidding around, but there is a portion of seriousness there that may merit
consideration. I have cut some parts in my day, but only when there simply
was no other viable alternative. Now, if you are determined to go down the
dark path paved by such apostates as the Mullah of Mutilation Rob H. himself,
ask yourself this: is altering this particular element the answer to my
problem, or is a little fancy glue here and there the answer. If MEK gives
you pause, then the whole mutilation thing should as well. It is indeed a
slippery slope! But there are a myriad of possibilities once the fatal step
has been taken;-)
JOHN
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No problem, as for parts modding. I’m well down that slope. I’ve been known to
cut a brick or plate to get a needed smaller version, I.E. a 1x1 brick in dark
orange, and making custom 9v train track. My first mod was drilling holes to
wire up train lights back in 1990. The Dark Side is a familiar place.
AFOL have already embraced some custom manufactured parts, primarily BBB wheels.
I’m curious if there is intrest in another useful part. Either way I plan to
build at least 1 prototype and make some copies in resin.
Mat
I may get spurned by my train club
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| (...) Hey mat, I understand your question about manufacturing parts and here's my take on it. BBB wheels were made because TLC basically refused to do it. Now the reason fans have embraced BBB wheels is because there weren’t any alternatives. I.E. (...) (19 years ago, 8-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| (...) I apologize for leading this thread into yet another width debate; I was kidding around, but there is a portion of seriousness there that may merit consideration. I have cut some parts in my day, but only when there simply was no other viable (...) (19 years ago, 7-Mar-06, to lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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