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In lugnet.technic, Timothy P. Smith wrote:
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> We currently see axle pins in blue. Not black or any other color (the Tan
> ones are a different part, that's why they are a different color). Does Lego
> intend to extend this to other, more general parts? Axle joiners are one
> thing, liftarms are another. Liftarms are weird and limiting enough without
> coming only in certain colors. If (for example) 15L Liftarms will never be
> produced in any color besides Dark Bley... that just suxors. I can handle
> having all of them in one set being the same color- as long as they can be a
> different color in some other set.
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Sorry for replying to post addressed to someone else.
Since TLC invented "studless" Technic, I thought they were trying to make
something like MERKUR (= metal construction toys, see
http://www.merkurtoys.cz/en/index.htm - click "Sets", then "Parts").
As everybody can see, the color palette for painted Merkur parts is very simple
- and it was even simpler, AFAIK from my sets from 80s/90s.
I'm not happy to see TLG "cloning" Merkur. They are two different systems, two
different meanings of realism: With Merkur, one works with real bolts and nuts,
real steel beams etc. With LEGO Technic, the realism can be seen in design:
color matching gear assemblies, color matching support structures etc. The color
coded parts makes any model look totally unrealistic.
Just my 2 halers,
Martin
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> With LEGO Technic, the realism can be seen in design:
> color matching gear assemblies, color matching support structures etc. The color
> coded parts makes any model look totally unrealistic.
I see two side to this comment.
I completely agree with your comment about colour coded parts distorting the
realism of a set, however i believe some parts do not need to be produced in all
colours such as gears, hence financial saving could be made.
My issue is that there does not seem to be a clear distinction as to what
constitutes a standard part because i don't understand why a 24 tooth crown
wheel could be mistaken for a double bevel ?
Steve
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