Knex

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if Knex are uv proof?
and while we're on the subject of building sets, How about Legos?
Thanks
Scott

[ghelman]

Scott, not sure about the Knex, but, I do know that legos have been used outdoors. At Diseny World in FL they have some very large anmials made from legos. They are in water as well.

W. Covina CA uh? I grew up in Riverside CA. Actually, Rubidoux (W. Riverside). Happy RRing.

[markn]

Scott-just curious, where are you going with the Knex's? As the kids grew up, I saved those, Lincoln Logs, Tinker toys, a wooden erector set (Brio maybe),Lego etc etc- I always thought they could be used some where in the garden RR. I lean a little to whimsy-so I was going to use them "straight" maybe some paint but not hide what they are or just use the stuff as "stock" for other projects-something like the Knex for a bridge (superstructure at least) at the approach to "Toon Town"

[Anonymous]

Markn,
I don't have any specific plans yet. I was just looking at the large boix of them in my room and thinking.
Ghelman,
Thanks for the tip about the legos.
Been living here in W. Covina for all of my life (bout 16 years)
Scott

[Anonymous]

Listen; you blokes have no idea of the effect of UV on buildings in the northern hemisphere.

This is where this is all at, the hole in the ozone layer at the south pole and an outdoor life style makes this part of the world (Queensland) the melanoma capital, and of course the effect on everything else is proportional.

Still my LGB stuff is showing no sign of any sort of discolouring at all.

Rgds Ian

[Rene Schweitzer]

Scott,
You asked an interesting question, so I went to their web site. Couldn't find anything, but here's an 800 number if you'd like to call and ask: 1-800-KID-KNEX

[tangerine-jack]

I would imagine they would be just fine if painted with a UV resistant paint, Krylon for example. I don't think they would fare well otherwise, they are designed for indoor use and probably not made of the best materials. LGB is resistant to ozone and UV as Ian has pointed out, mostly by design and superior quality materials (hence the superior prices)

I say try it, see if it works, and then let the rest of us know if you have discovered a new low cost building material. You don't have anything to loose but some time.


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[CandCRR]

I had some old LEGOS from the 60's/70's and it did not seem to hold up too well outside. I noticed at Disney World in Florida in March they were redoing their outdoor stuff. Do not know if it was because of the sun, abuse, or just updating things. The sea monster seems a lot brighter this past march than in 2000 when I was there last.

[Anonymous]

THanks for all the help guys.
I'll try them when i get out of school.
Scott