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Re: My EMD SD40-2
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 25 Feb 2000 04:27:21 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> So what does SNOT mean anyway, Sproat?
Oops, sorry so late... It seems someone (;-) introduced this thread into
lugnet.build (which I read daily), with followups immediately to lugnet.trains
(which I don't normally read). I kept wondering why there was no further
discussion on an obviously superb model.
SNOT = *S*tuds *N*ot *O*n *T*op. Basically any bracket or headlight piece, or
any other piece which has studs going in more than one direction, but not
necessarily a hinge or Technic piece.
I live and build by these, man. Makes modelling a lot more fun. :-,
Cheers,
- jsproat
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| I think that SNOT is a malformed acronym then... We have been using derogatory acronyms to exemplify parts that we dislike because they aren't true to the spirit of Lego. Now, I would say a part like the 1x1 with side stud, or a part like the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| (...) No, the blower is a massive device that provides air, via ducting, to the traction motors to keep them cool. The ducting can be rather elaborate, since the motors are mounted on the trucks (side hung and connected via gears to their drive (...) (24 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
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