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I've seen someone make a lighthouse with that as a base before. I'd prefer not to use it for two reasons: 1. It's not very impressive. It's a single peice, and I think it would detract from the lighthouse's *planned* beauty. 2. I never really liked the peice in the first place. The rocks are creepy, IMO, and it has built-in steps. I want the lighthouse to look remote, and this plate would make it look more... civilized, for lack of a better word. (It's Friday- I can't think. :-$ ) As for the island, while I'm reluctant to build on a baseplate, the big rock island is looking pretty imposing to build. It'll cost a lot, too. If I can't make a good rock island, I'll switch to trying to build the light on Cayo Loco, from Jimmy Buffet's "A Salty Piece of Land", which started this off. If you haven't read it, I reccomend it. Will

I have Sky Guardian and Blade Titan, and I'll recommend SG. I absolutely hated Blade Titan for his arms that stuck out. SG is the same, but somehow it looks good on him. *wacko* Will

Wow... This has made my day! The Togruta: Excellent. More aliens are always welcome. Little Hutt thing: Into the bin. The clones: Amazing. I'm happy we have an ARC trooper. Wonder if I can get that visor thing off, though. It is really EP. 3-ish. :-/ It does look like the torso print has changed, hasn't it? Will

A three-wide window would work much better. The four-wide makes the side it's on slightly flat. Floors are an issue- I was planning to put in just a staircase, but the method looks very good. I'll try that. As for the size, I'm fairly sure I can go in between my size and his. I'll probably make it three to four stories. To be specific on what I was planning on- I'm curious how the larger builders, such as the castle builders, plan their MOCs. I'm on fairly shaky ground on this- I know what I want it to look like, but it's going to be difficult to get the right amount of peices. Thanks, Will

Hello, Recently, I've become obsessed with lighthouses. Not a bad obsession, mind, but I've decided to start on my biggest project ever- the light at Isla Roca. Since I have no experience with large MOCs, I'd like to ask EB for advice on how to start, and what to do on ordering bricks. Here's the plan- I've sketched up some rough drawings: As you can see, it's probably going to be pretty big, and will take a while to make for an unskilled builder such as myself. I'm planning to use a certain tecnique, and I've made a very rough model from parts from my bin: History: Constructed in 1891, the light at Isla Roca has been thrown into neglect due to it's remote location and relative unimportance to the shipping routes. Recently, the light has been renovated by a group of Americans who fell in love with the light when they first sailed by in their yacht. Since then, the light has been restored to it's former glory, and the electric light replaced with a Fresnel lens. It has also been given the nickname of "Cayo Pollo', roughly translated into "Chicken Key" because of the many nesting seagulls and other seabirds on the island's southern cliff. Anyway, I look forward to working on this project. It's going to be fairly difficult because I'm not very experienced, but it'll be fun all the same. Please, building advice gratefully accepted. :-) Will

My sister bought this last week. I'm so proud! :'-) This is a great set. Not too big, and it looks really nice... Will

I've just looked through all of these, and I have to say, they're amazing! It's going to be hard to choose. I like Luxor's entry- it's very realistic. I laughed at the skylight scene. :-D Exobuilder- It seems that I haven't shaved in a bit. :-P Will

I bought the English version. A good book- pretty cool! Will

Ahh, this reminds me of a great Patrick McManus, an outdoor humorist, quote, just wish I could find it. It goes something like this, but much funnier. :-$ ...or something like that. I want to sort it, but it's an onging battle. :-$ Will

I like your idea, Jax. If you've read my posts in the TIE army, my character and his brother, Jaing have a constant joking attitude with each other. I'd like to expand this, to show how they both live with each other and getting along, and I think this will work perfectly. :-) However, why not limit it, just a bit. Not quite a full page, but not half a paragraph, either. Will

Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's old. ;-) It's in the Town 2008 thread. Will

Hmmm... I'm very interested in that lighthouse. I'll buy it, but it's going to need major MODs. >:-) First, put in a proper Fresnel lens. Next, make a proper tower. Hopefully, build a cliff for it to go on.... Will

Aahhh... :-D I can't believe I missed this- this is the funniest thing I've read since the Icecube tray thread. :-D Excellent! The face works perfectly. As for the Department of Sanitation... I think I'll drink bottled water for the next few days. :-X Will

This may be going off a little, and maybe it's time to reign it in, but this reminds me of something. Recently, my dad showed me a slideshow of his trek through Nepal about thirty years ago. He went on and on about the locals. The locals of Nepal, more specifically near the the Himalayas, lived in small homes made of corrugated metal sheets. However, they were the friendliest people he'd ever met. Will

That's a good view you have there, BB. It really is amazing how celebrities can change people's everyday life by what they do... Their own problems or views are amplified over the media. A lot of famous celebs do this badly, by drinking, etc, but if a celebrity does something good, such as spending time in Africa to help starving villages, it galvanizes people to help. A celebrity death, though, really wakes us up. I really hope that the film company puts in a special message in the movie about him, it's the least they can do. Will

All right, my ship is repaired! *slaps the pilot's chair fondly* To General Piranha: Do you have a mission for me? My copilot and I are ready to go.

Linkey X-D I don't see how this would fit into the contest, since it's Star Wars, so I'm just being silly. :-$ Will EDIT: Argh! Spelled "Linky" wrong! >:-( :'-(

interesting... I was just about to run upstairs and start building. So, we need to describe what the set is? THis is going to be interesting. So that explains it. :-P Will

...Oh no, I'm scared. :-D This is definitely going to bring a lot of laughs. Spontaneous contest ON !! While looking at that picture... This is what springs to mind. 8-

I don't think beer would ever be stored in such ugly containers... :-P The results from the lab test? Will

Who said anything about leaving? I just need to check that Jaing didn'- AAAH!!! Sorry. All in all, I'd say she fared rather well. My beautiful ship! *Grabs a passing mechanic* I want all your men who aren't tied up to start repairs on my ship! But sir...Your ship isn't high on the priority list, and the mechanic's unions say- *Stares down the barrel of a Verpine rifle* Right away sir.

Fancy, sure. But not everyone has acces to the energy shield controls. On the other hand... *looks sheepishly at BBQ'd corridor* Hmm, probably less destructive. Jaing, let's go check on the Dawn Rose, for all I know you probably used all the missiles up again. Pfft. Critic.

I've recently been speed-reading Michael Crichton. One book per day, I have no life. :-D Currently on Airframe. Will

*Jaing and I Land jetpacks next to Jifel* Sorry I'm late. *Turns around a corner and barbeques the passage with flamethower*

As usual, my reaction: :-D X-O :-D Here's a thought: how about using these guys as paratroopers or commandos? They :-| look great. *wub* Will