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(...) I'll bite: what's the difference? JOHN (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It is the same in Denmark. (I must admit that I am bad at remembering which colour wire goes where, which means that I occasionally trigger the safety breaker when mounting ceiling lamps.) Play well, Jacob (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I know that flex track is a love hate topic. But I thought I'd post a new item I spotted! Plus some links for comparison... Fisher Price Thomas & Friends (aka GeoTracks)(URL) Current LEGO Flex track (URL) Prototype LEGO Flex track (2 URLs) (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My facts are from Sweden, but I suspect we are following the euro norm. Old wiring is two wires - 'phase' and 'earth' - that's 220 (or rather 230) Volts in one wire and 'return' in the other. New wiring, old outdoor or wet room wiring have an (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, it is OK in the US to pull wires horizontally. If they are more than 1 1/2 inches (about 3.75 cm) from the edge of the stud (which is 3 1/2" thick on interior walls) they they need to be protected by a metal plate so that screws or nails (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [ apologies for being a geek ] Is it okay to pull wires horisontally in walls in the US? In DK the only place you are allowed to pull wires in walls is vertically in the space directly above and below a visible wall-plug or contact. Play well, (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I had a couple suprise guests a week or so ago. The first out-of-towner AFOL to visit the LMC was Dan Parker from Seattle. The second was Abner! After a nice visit and tour of the LMC we were driving away and I had a thought, so we turned (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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"Photos or it didn't happen." OK here's some more photos! :) Both major walls in place and wired (mostly). The garage door is visible too! Off to the side you can see the 36" door waiting to be hung. (URL) Photo from the other direction. The Display (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will quote Larry P. on this: "Photos or it didn't happen." :p (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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The LMC (LEGO Man Cave) is coming along nicely. I have all the walls built and installed (save one small one). 250" of electrical wire pulled, 20 outlets & 4 switches. Garage door opener installed and clearence worked out. Next steps: hang the door (...) (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Just wanted everyone to see this super cool train photo taken downtown Portland! (URL) SteveB (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think Dan is bringing this to Bricks by the Bay. I can't wait to see it! Russell (12 years ago, 11-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) I'm afraid to ask, Dave-- what else is there??? (URL) (...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, I just finished a building for Brickmania's new super cool Vietnam diorama, and I've dropped 8 Lifelites into that, and I've got another building to go! Maybe I'll (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Oh now you're corrupted! the drilling holes won't be the end of it--not by a long shot :) The landing pad looks fantastic! nicely done!! And now that you're on this long road of lifelites, prepare to drill more holes all over the layout! :) (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Steve. As you already know all too well, the credit goes to Ross! (URL) The interior lights and the subway lights are the same; I found them on ebay. (URL) is a link. We run about 3 of those off of a 9 volt transformer. JOHN (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Hi John, How are you lighting the subway. And then on the next couple videos it your layout at "night". What kind of lights are you using to light the building interiors? Very nice BTW! SteveB (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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I promised two updates this week, and so here is the second one for this week, and it actually involves more (URL) Lifelites>. We had already (URL) Harold up> to make his (URL) rotor spin>, and that is cool, but we decided that we needed to light up (...) (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Modern UV protective treatments on windows should reduce that problem significantly either built-into new windows or in after-market applications. (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At our Halloween events last year, we discovered that trans-neon green (anti-freeze color) bricks glow wickedly under black lights! Trés cool effect! Just another thing to make you go, "hmmmmm". (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Black lights in the LMC, hmmmmm! ;-D (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve- Watch out for that natural light - I have found that UV light is a huge contributor to yellowing of the brick. Maybe it isn't such a problem in newer brick, but I got quick yellowing of Lego with UV light from the barn layout when I was (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Electrical / Lighting All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Bruce Chamberlin brought up that I should have at least one power outlet per wall and proper lighting. I totally (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dude, you are going to town! It's fun to see the progress. Keep up the good work! JOHN (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for the names and links! It is vital that the appropriate people get credit! And Thanks to all the guys out there building layouts and pushing this hobby forward! I'll be shamelessly stealing as many ideas as I can! SteveB (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Framing Build Room Wall All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Last night was very productive. I designed, purchased materials, and built the inner most 2x4 wall that (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Steve, 1 and 7 are me (with Mike Pianta for 7, gambort and scruffulous on flickr), 5 and 6 are Dave Stannard (brickhead on flickr), 9 is Tony Sava (SavaTheAggie on flickr). As for further inspiration... I'll blow Mike and my trumpet for (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I have uploaded some inspirational photos for my future layout. I don't know who did these MOCs so feel free to claim or identify them! I picked them from various places. If you have links to inspirational images feel free to add in replies, (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update - insualtion Photos at BrickShelf - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Well got a lot done this weekend! My son and I tried to carefully remove the sheet rock from the exterior walls, I was hoping to rehang the (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey James (long time...) Originally I planned on double doors. In fact a coworker just today mentioned the same, but with a twist. I have windows in the garage door and to let the natural light in, he suggested double French doors. I don't (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Larry, Great question. Simple criteria, the exterior walls that are not already insulated. I may insulate the interior wall between the build room and layout room as well. Since I'll be heating with space heaters and mostly in my build room (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Last week I didn't get a chance to post a weekly feature, and so I'll do two this week! This one picks up on a (URL) little project I posted about a while ago>. I ordered my (URL) Lifelites> (thanks, Rob!), they came prompty, and I promptly dropped (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) New York. Really? Why are they even called "New York", seeing as how they play in (URL) Jersey>. (URL) JOHN PS. I already know what the best part of the game will be: when (URL) THIS> aires! LMAO (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey Steve, You might want to consider some double doors in the wall behind the garage rollup door. This would allow for large items to be moved in and out of the display room with out a lot of issues ( like going around corners ). I can imagine if (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Steve, You might want to consider some double doors in the wall behind the garage rollup door. This would allow for large items to be moved in and out of the display room with out a lot of issues ( like going around corners ). I can imagine if (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ya know, After doing some research I am going to have to recind my last statement. I think that New York wont stand a chance, and that really its going to be the Patriots all the way till 2013. Oh crap - I did it again. Sorry for taking the (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Steve, Gosh, I am sorry about your last thread. Didn't mean to hijack it. Anyway, just wanted to say that I think for this years Superbowl, I have to go with New York. Steve, what do you think? Best regards Chris Pie Judge B.E.D. (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In your initial post you spoke of some walls getting insulation and some not. What's your criteria there? Thanks. (12 years ago, 4-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I'm using a different name for this new post: "LMC - floor plan", so that the new posts don't get lost in the Facebook like chatter! ;) I'll use "LMC - subtopic" when I move to new posts that aren't follow-ups. Here's a link to Brickshelf (...) (12 years ago, 4-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nothing gets past you! And I didn't even give it away with a follow-up! JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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whatever could draw me west? ME! (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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