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In lugnet.general, Orion Pobursky wrote:
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The Technic system is still very much compatible with the LEGO system as a
whole.
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Indeed. I used a 5-piece stud-free TECHNIC construct as a way to interface
between the standard LEGO bricks and a BIONICLE part in
these MOCs. There wasn’t
room to squeeze any studded TECHNIC parts in, and the handlebars/side flares are
actually connected to the base of the sled through the TECHNIC parts with no
direct System-to-System connection.
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In lugnet.general, David Laswell wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Orion Pobursky wrote:
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The Technic system is still very much compatible with the LEGO system as a
whole.
|
Indeed. I used a 5-piece stud-free TECHNIC construct as a way to interface
between the standard LEGO bricks and a BIONICLE part in
these MOCs. There
wasn’t room to squeeze any studded TECHNIC parts in, and the handlebars/side
flares are actually connected to the base of the sled through the TECHNIC
parts with no direct System-to-System connection.
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It’s not that I’m bothered about so much. It’s the gratuitous use of liftarms
where standard technic bricks could be used to better effect. However, it’s no
use trying to dig myself out of a hole. I can hear the mention of 8466, 8455,
8448, 8458 etc. a mile off. I take your point. I guess I’d better shut up.
I’ve never been a particularly fantastic builder myself. See for yourself:
http://mocpages.com/moc.php/4275.
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In lugnet.general, Peter Roberts wrote:
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It’s not that I’m bothered about so much. It’s the gratuitous use of
liftarms where standard technic bricks could be used to better effect.
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I’d be genuinely curious to see some specific uses where you feel this to be the
case. I’m one of those people who mostly just uses the old-style TECHNIC bricks
when I want TECHNIC features in a standard brick construction (like Moonbase
corridor flanges), but sually not at all in a full TECHNIC MOC, so I’m rarely
looking for ways to use them in their original capacity. I do a lot of
TECHNIC-sculpting, so the biggest problem I’ve usually faced is that the extra
height required for the stud interface would prevent me from packing pieces as
compactly as I need to do.
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In lugnet.general, David Laswell wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Peter Roberts wrote:
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It’s not that I’m bothered about so much. It’s the gratuitous use of
liftarms where standard technic bricks could be used to better effect.
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I’d be genuinely curious to see some specific uses where you feel this to be
the case. I’m one of those people who mostly just uses the old-style TECHNIC
bricks when I want TECHNIC features in a standard brick construction (like
Moonbase corridor flanges), but sually not at all in a full TECHNIC MOC, so
I’m rarely looking for ways to use them in their original capacity. I do a
lot of TECHNIC-sculpting, so the biggest problem I’ve usually faced is that
the extra height required for the stud interface would prevent me from
packing pieces as compactly as I need to do.
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I think that when TECHNIC bricks are used, a more solid appearance is given to
the model. I personally quite like 8455. I think the previous technic
excavators had a too blocky appearance. There are a lot of pneumatics in a
small area and trying to use technic bricks for a small scale model can lead to
an clunky appearance. The newer one I feel looks better. However, when
building based on a subject that is naturally quite solid and substantial, I
feel that TECHNIC bricks are a better choice. For example, I feel that 8868 has
a more accurate truck look to it than 8436 (I may be wrong, I don’t own either).
When making streamlined models, I think that liftarms are a better choice.
Liftarms look naturally more streamlined and the panel farings are appropriate
as they give a more streamlined look. TLC use liftarms on every technic set
now, whereas I feel that making traditional TECHNIC models every now and again
could look better.
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In lugnet.general, Peter Roberts wrote:
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In lugnet.general, David Laswell wrote:
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In lugnet.general, Orion Pobursky wrote:
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The Technic system is still very much compatible with the LEGO system as a
whole.
|
Indeed. I used a 5-piece stud-free TECHNIC construct as a way to interface
between the standard LEGO bricks and a BIONICLE part in
these MOCs. There
wasn’t room to squeeze any studded TECHNIC parts in, and the handlebars/side
flares are actually connected to the base of the sled through the TECHNIC
parts with no direct System-to-System connection.
|
It’s not that I’m bothered about so much. It’s the gratuitous use of
liftarms where standard technic bricks could be used to better effect.
However, it’s no use trying to dig myself out of a hole. I can hear the
mention of 8466, 8455, 8448, 8458 etc. a mile off. I take your point. I
guess I’d better shut up. I’ve never been a particularly fantastic builder
myself. See for yourself: http://mocpages.com/moc.php/4275.
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For me, building out of LEGO is theraputic. I have fun building things, and
appreciate the inventiveness that LEGO provides.
I like your ship. I particulary like your uses of pneumatic hoses for
non-pneumatic purposes.
Don’t worry about whether you are fantastic or not....... focus on the
enjoyment. I know I do.
Kevin
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Don’t worry about whether you are fantastic or not....... focus on the
enjoyment. I know I do.
Kevin
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Yeah, I suppose when you look at too many fantastic models you can start to feel
a bit pathetic. Thanks for the advice
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