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(...) Looks great. I especially like the tan building with brown windows and trim. Or at least it looks brown, it might be black. The far right building in this picture: (URL) Also, That's some intricate detailing in the top of the Rhyeswith (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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(...) Rocks. Nice crowded buildings with a juxtaposition of different styles, and plenty ornate too! Thanks for sharing. (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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About the "Milwaukee Color", I've always seen similarities between Milwaukee and my other waterfront town built mostly in the 19th century, Troy. The stuff on top of your buildings reminds me of "Subterfugitives"' highway, too. Wonder why... (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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hey all, I am nearly completed with my modules, and someone (Tim or Ondrew) asked to see what's on the newest middle module, so here are some shots of the buildings: (URL) middle module features a bank, an apartment complex, and my personal (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.town)
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Hello! The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club proudly announces our first public display at the High Wheeler 2002 train show in Palatine Illinois. The show will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3 at 9:00 AM and close at 5:00 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) that would be good! I would love to have some idea who's coming. for the headcount: I'll be there... probably ;) cheers! Joel K ___...___ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Can we get a public headcount of who is coming to the meeting? I'm coming, and bringing Brandon Grifford and Ondrew Hartigan, possibly a third person as well. See you all there! -Tim (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Reminder to everyone! Meeting at Joel Kuester's next Saturday in Milwaukee. See quoted message below. See you all there!! -Tim "Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gn0Js2.9yC@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) planned (...) (...) (23 years ago, 10-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.people)
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Hello again, After the last local meet, (URL) discussed the best time for another one, and nearly everyone agreed that mid December was the best time. Since there is a monthly NILTC meet planned about the same time, we thought it best to combine the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.people)
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(...) Hello, I just wanted to say that I took your advice last night and rebuilt the engine with an equal amount of orange and black. I am really glad you suggested this, because it not only looks better color-wise, but it is more accurate (...) (23 years ago, 8-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) I was actually looking at that picture just the other day, I love the look of your hook-hand tubing! I am actually trying to get enough hooks right now for my next engine, I only have 4 or 5 hook hands that aren't sunk into MOCs. cheers! Joel (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Thank you! After seeing a few more pictures of it online, I definately agree that while this book is a good place to start, I am going to find some real-life prototypes for my next Engine(s). cheers! Joel K (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) Hey! I say go for it, i'm building a SOO Line covered hopper now! Josh (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Sweet model Joel! You may want to consider changing the way you connect the horizontal railings to uprights using pirate hook hands jammed into short pieces of technic tubing. I did this on the 2nd version of my SD-90 and you can compare to the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) agree with J2, it may be a bit low orangewise) Trainmasters and baby trainmasters are unique in appearance. That Lionel proto you're working from isn't the best starting point since it's tinplate... (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) thank you, I set out to build an SD 40-20, but after I saw this engine, I knew I had to try it. Its kinda different and I hadn't recalled seeing one done before. (...) You are right about that, I'm going to see what I can do. Although I fear I (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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(...) <snip> (...) Excellent work, Joel! You did terrific for a 100th attempt, much less your first! My only suggestion would be to revisit the height of the black in relation to the orange. Here is a pic I dug up to illustrate: (URL) on modeling (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Hiyas, I can't make it to the upcoming meeting, but I still have trains on the brains, so I made this today: (URL) is based on a Milwaukee Road Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 in a book that Ondrew gave me for rolling stock reference pics. Thanks again (...) (23 years ago, 7-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Hi all, I have been hearing commercials on the radio for the "midwest's largest model railroad show" that is happening this weekend here in Milwaukee at the State fair grounds. Is anyone here planning on going there? Specifically, are any Lego train (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Reminder - there's a Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club gathering tomorrow in Crystal Lake at Brian Williams' house. All are welcome - note his message at: (URL) you there!! -- Tim Courtney - tim@ldraw.org (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.trains.org)
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