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Offline KeithTarpley

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Tarpley's Tree
« on: November 26, 2009, »
Greetings,,,

To show Rick that John's not the only one plumb crazy, here is a solution to showing off part of the Christmas village this year.  Still finishing it up, but this is the basic idea.

Keith
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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2009, »
Greetings,,,

And a few more...

Keith

Now to hook up a LE, MR16, etc..

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Offline ThaiWay

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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2009, »
Wow Keith!  I'm positively galvanized! 

Really pro job there my friend.  Looks awesome.

John
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Offline KeithTarpley

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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2009, »
Greetings,,,

After all, why do you think part of the song refers to 11 pipers piping?

 ;D ;D ;D

Keith

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Offline RJ

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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2009, »
Really Cool Keith!!

RJ
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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2009, »
Wow - very unique! I can't quite tell what the discs are made from? The "trunk" looks pretty substantial!

Neat!
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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2009, »
Marvelous...    I really like.

Larry

(p.s.   still missing that train to carry supplies between levels.  )
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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2009, »
Very Cool!!

Kyle
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Offline KeithTarpley

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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2009, »
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Wow - very unique! I can't quite tell what the discs are made from? The "trunk" looks pretty substantial!

Neat!

Greetings,,,

The pipe is 1 inch galvanized.  With 4 inch pvc to cover the wires between levels.  The discs are 3/4 inch plywood, with a slosh of white Kilz primer/sealer to cut down on dark shadows, and help extend the life of the wood, as well as knock down the wood dust.  The discs are bolted together and it's quite sturdy.  Didn't want any problems with village pieces being kicked around.

Larry:  Yep, went ahead and posted pics before it's fully done.  Still covering up the levels with snow and placing buildings and people.  And gotta sequence it.  Have several trains to choose from, in order to move the materials to and from the Christmas Tree Mine.  Gotta dig deep to find the best trees...

Keith
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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2009, »
Nice Work

Bill

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Offline Kwajtony

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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2009, »
Pretty neat setup (OMG is that so the '70's?).  Good Job!  Dude.
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Offline blearning

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Re: Tarpley's Tree
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2009, »
Nice tree and nice Idea.  Very well done Mr. Keith.

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