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  1. splatman
    Do only 2x long straights for now. As for switches, start with a large size, then produce smaller sizes as you recover the costs.
  2. splatman
    Time to go on a Sortie.
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    To go where no Lego brick has gone before.
  4. splatman
    I find basebricks (That's what I call 'em) to be especially useful for multi-storey buildings and bridges. Any application where they will supported only along their edges or corners. All of mine have the grid with a tube in each cell.
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    I have been curious about this. In all cases that I have read, outside of Glad and Ziploc, the brand is never mentioned. Could it be cheaply-made store-brand bags that are the issue? I have had so far no issues with any zipper-seal bags that I use, which include Ziploc, Glad, Hefty, and Uline. With the exception of Great Value (Walmart) bags. They sometimes don't seal, or they tear along the seal. No long-term issues, though, but it is still not a Great Value in my book.
  6. splatman
    if you cannot display your minifigs in neat rows, there's this: In case there are any misunderstandings, this video is not mine. I just thought I'd share it.
  7. splatman
    Maybe TLG decided that since they put LEGO on each stud, there's no need for the extra expense of engraving LEGO on the bottom part of the mold. The "more rounded" part of the studs (can you post a pic of it, please?) is probably also a cost-cutting feature, as it would use a smidge less plastic (same would hold true for fewer words on the bottom). Every time a replacement mold needs to be made, the designers probably ask, "Where can we shave off a few cents, while maintaining quality and function?", then implement anything they come up with, into the new mold.
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    Do they allow you to bring your own filament? You should have taken the opportunity to design and test the connection points as well. I guess, when you do, test by designing a 4-stud-long piece, to cut down on material usage.
  9. splatman
    Usually when there is anything that is harder than ABS. Especially sand. Wash first if you wish to make sure scratching is kept to a minimum.
  10. splatman
    The sensor would have an exposed tab that displays the unexposed color. When the sensor is exposed, the tab changes to match. Do not know how that would work, but someone could figure out how to make it work effectively and cheaply. And safely.
  11. splatman
    Next: Have 2 or more trains racing each other on 4 or more tracks, like in the video Steam Speed.
  12. splatman
    My thoughts on CC: Reissue it with a interior. CC originally came without an interior. TLG was probably only testing the waters with the whole modulars thing, as they probably did not want to go all out with a fully fitted-out set and the price that would entail, because they did not know how well it would do. It took off, and so every Modular since then came with an interior. Re-releasing CC w/ an interior would mean only some designing would need be done, as the exterior would be left as it is.
  13. splatman
    Sore fingers from intense building sessions. Stepping on bricks is no more than maybe a 1.5 on the pain scale. (Pain scale: 0 = no pain. 10 = Worst pain possible)
  14. splatman
    Let's put this to the test. Anyone have any white bricks stored in a basement, or even just out of the light in a cold climate like Alaska or Northers Canada? Another question i have: Has anyone retreated any reyellowed pieces? Did they rereyellow?
  15. splatman
    Found this on YouTube. Repairing a minifig helmet with solvent (solvent welding).
  16. splatman
    This, in my opinion, was the only good thing about PAM.
  17. splatman
    PAM going the way of the dinosaur = Good Riddance! I hope it gets replaced with Fan Favorites! More Sand Green please!
  18. splatman
    Planet Duplo!
  19. splatman
    I sent a message to TLG, including a link to this thread. Here's the reply:
  20. splatman
    I hope someone at TLG reads this thread, just to consider the points we raised. Maybe some here with connections to TLG would step up to the plate and send them the link.
  21. splatman
    Worst part is, the next human to step on that brick will lose doubly.
  22. splatman
    An idea I have had about the curved (4-stud-wide) monorail tiles, is they can be made such that they will fit between the rails of LEGO's curved train tracks. It will be like having dual-gauge track. Likewise, they would have stud sockets positioned such that they will snap onto the sleepers. Also, make longer-radius monorail tiles to go with ME curve track. Question: How to have the monorail enter and leave the track? Or transition through points?
  23. splatman
    Could the rails be made with clips on the bottom that snap into the grooves of 1x2 Grill Tiles? When said tiles are attached to studs, there is probably not much for any clips to grip.
  24. splatman
    Exactly!
  25. splatman
    How about a non-sloping adapter piece? The idea is, a raised monorail track that transitions from stanchions to, say, a hilltop, would benefit from this, using your monorail tiles on the higher ground, and connected to LEGO monorail track on either end.
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