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Re: New Train fellow at The BrickShelf
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Date: 
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 20:12:12 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
> 
> 
> James Mathis wrote:
> 
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > 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;)

So we have a trekkie eh?
> 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.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > I wax on....sorry.  Back to the point:  no credit to me for the color scheme.
> 
> Baah.
> 
> > 
> > 
> > later,
> > James Mathis



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(...) 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 (...) (26 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)

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