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Re: New Train fellow at The BrickShelf
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Wed, 22 Nov 2000 06:01:13 GMT
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James Mathis wrote:
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> Thanks, but the color scheme is just an imitation. I think the color scheme
> is nice, too, but we must acknowledge whoever works for Amtrak.
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> This brings up the point of MOC's. The more I build LEGO models of
> "real-life" trains, the more I realize that what I built are not *exactly*
> My Own Creations; perhaps MOI's is better? MOI = My Own Imitation
James, you are *way* too modest! Just remember, "there is nothing new under the
sun". Of course it is your creation, unless you are following printed
instructions (*that* would be MOI); whether it is based on reality or not is, as
Seven would say, irrelevant (hmmm Jeri Ryan;)
Be that as it may, I do have to say one thing-- that you are one prolific dude,
dude! One question-- do you keep all of your creations, or do you shoot and
recycle? If you keep them, a group shot would be literally awesome! (8 wides in
front, please:-)
-John
> This Amtrak model started a long time ago as my effort to build a
> Talgo-like trainset. My original design displayed a dominant read and red
> color scheme. I prefer the softer green much better.
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> I've been doing some more tests on the single-shared axle, as well. I've
> tried to "beef" it up. Initial tests today show that it holds up for at
> least 30 minutes. I need to put it through a tougher, more curvey, test
> track, for a longer period of time to really test its durability.
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> I sure wish I could create a background like the above real-life photo for
> photographing this LEGO version of the Cascades, but, I live in a high
> desert Rio Grande river valley. I do have the snow-capped mountain right
> out my back door, but no large body of water.
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> I would love to ride the Cascades in real life. Same with the Acela. I've
> been able to ride some others of my LEGO passenger trains' real-life
> counterparts. That's been fun.
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> I wax on....sorry. Back to the point: no credit to me for the color scheme.
Baah.
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> later,
> James Mathis
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