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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:3AD8E778.EA9035...est.net... (...) John: Very nice. I also like the use of the "Liberty green" color. Also, that is a lot of 1x1 with side clips! Wow - great detailing. I do not think the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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...snipping... (...) ...Snipping... (...) John- There was no surprise that we were going to have problems with some of the building you've built. We talked about it before you built them. We talked about our focus not being miniland, but more along (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Right, point taken. I neglected that perspective, but it is indeed the one that most of us come from (and rightly so(1))... LEGO hobbyists who happen to do things that train shows attendees enjoy, rather than model railroaders who happen to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Perhaps one could argue that it's all about *LEGO*. When push comes to shove, we at the GMLTC don't push *trains* necessarily, but the concept of *LEGO*-- creativity, etc. Most of us were fans of the brick first. So whether dad is inspired by (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Ah, excellent, a philosophical argment. Recall, if you will, that I've been getting TRAINS since 1970, and it was only recently that I let my Model Railroader subscription, started in 1969, lapse. So I'll see your "model railroading (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Well, it is more of a philosophical argument, really. I am coming from more of a model railroading POV, where buildings are merely facades and it's all about *external* appearances. Then there are those in the club who build a building, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I second that! I like the all around look of 4 sided buildings, they actully fit in from every side. Josh (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) ?? Why the talk, even in jest, of starting letter writing campaigns, etc., then?? ++Lar (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) 45;-) (...) But is usually more impressive.... (...) Well, the chateau is agreeably too large, but this green one is one of my *biggest* buildings. I'm tired of minifig scale (you know, buildings with no rears, etc). Now that we (GMLTC) are (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I scoped out the green/grey one. You've got some very nice effects there, I like the cornice. Is that just bricks turned 90 degrees? However it *is* a big building. Try some selective compression. Bigger isn't always better. I can see where (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I love the green building, that is a standout model! I should build my bank in that color, it looks like money! Oh well... Josh (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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I am in the middle of building a home train layout with my kids, and am cranking out buildings for the town section. Although most are in various stages of completion, this one is close enough to being finished for a spy shot;-) (URL) earth (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch) !
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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(...) Point well made. (...) Point extra well made! Chris (...) See some of my LEGO creations at (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Mpls sounds good to me... Maybe LD/LEGO could help with transport. We only should need 3 or 4 trucks for the US and Canada LUG/LTC's. One for the west, one for the south, one for the north east, one for north west. (...) I'm in! But I don't (...) (24 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) You mean, like the Mall of America? :-) ;-) :-) (...) Hold still while I fetch my wiffle bat.... -John (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) snip I would love to do something like that, but for I can commit I would have to talk my wife into it. For me, 2002 would be MUCH better than 2001. One thought though, it might be good idea to go to a place where NLSO's would have something (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) MLPS...that'd be great, and some people'd have a chance to get to the mall, and see the store(s). I'd be there this summer too, but next would be great too, and I can get about 8 people (would I get in free if I brought something to display?). (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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And I always thought Portland, Oregon was the center of the universe! :) I was also thinking about a LEGO cruise. We can do Northern Europe. SteveB PS sell T-shirts... LOL, how about cool GoB & BricWorx trian sets! (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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John & All, (...) Indeed. (...) That would be neat, I think places like Florida and California folks would have a harder time doing it, simply for the distance. (...) I would like it! Is it feasible? we will find out! Scott S. -- Member, Michigan (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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I wouldn't mind setting it up, but I think that this summer is too soon. I think next would be better, especially since we (GMLTC) don't plan on being finished with our layout until this fall:-/ As far as location is concerned, central is good, but (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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