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Re: 4558 - wishful thinking?
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Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:52:42 GMT
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johnneal@uswest.SAYNOTOSPAMnet
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John Warren wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Ben Fleskes writes:
> > The traditional 1x4x3 train windows are nice. But they aren't necessary, very
> > nice models can be made without them. I made a custom club car that doesn't
> > even use any of the specialized pieces (windows, doors etc) that come with the
> > metroliner and it still works seemlessly with the entire train.
> >
> > Having a Metroliner isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I have three and
> > have pretty much disassembled all of them. Shoot, two of them were never even
> > put together to begin with. Building your own custom stuff (in my opinion) is
> > so much more fun.
> >
> > Actually, I'm getting ready to start my next project. Amtrak superliner cars,
> > without using a single window piece. Hmm, how is he going to do that you
> > ask? stay tuned. Perhaps in a couple of months I'll have some pictures.
> >
> > Ben Fleskes
> > PNLTC
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> Hmmm, I don't know, Ben. I have a feeling that you are going to break down and
> at LEAST use some of those metroliner windows on the lower levels of your
> superliner cars. :)
Naah, he'll use 1x2x2 light blue thin walls, my new favoritest element.
-John
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> John Warren
>
> I apologize for posting yet another blank message. The webtv setup makes it
> WAY to easy to hit the "post message" button every time you want to start a
> message.
> >
> > In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Wilson writes:
> > > > I don't know if it's wishful thinking-- just maybe *expensive*
> > > > thinking.... My suggestion is to forget the past and buy train stuff
> > > > that is available now which gives you more bang for your buck. Anyway,
> > >
> > > Alright then, I chalenge you to obtain train windows and doors in sutable
> > > quantities from current sets, then.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jonathan Wilson
> > > wilsonj@xoommail.com
> > > http://members.xoom.com/wilsonj/
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