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Re: Hercules Jr.
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lugnet.technic
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Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:30:38 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes:
> I disagree :-) Big, monster creations with a lot of function can be
> impressive. However, something that is designed to be "as insignificant" as
> possible can be just as, if not more, impressive!
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> If you take a moment and try to understand a minimalist design, then you can
> appreciate the amount of thought and time put into it. For me, it is this
> work and expertise that is most impressive.
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> I also consider that some people have a relatively small collection of
> parts, and therefore make due with what they have. So it is a considerable
> acheivement when they produce something cool.
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> I hope people realize this. Because I know it's intimidating reading this
> group and seeing MOCs made from thousands of pieces, and then considering
> posting a MOC made from a handful of parts.
> > The whole walker thing is quite interesting, and very cool, I think. It has
> certainly caught on and built up some momentum. It's something that's on a
> reasonable scale that most people can participate. I like it!
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> -TJ
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> p.s. I'm an engineer, and I'm constantly pressed to design things as simply
> and as cost-effective as possible. It can be very difficult trying to do
> this, and a considerable amount of design work goes into everything no
> matter how small. When you see a finished design, it will seem very simple,
> and the amount of thought and work that went into the design is not apparent
> to an outside observer.
You have some good points there. I wasn't meaning to speak badly of the
small walker projects- I'm actually one of the people who started the whole
mini-walker thing. I meant that some of the larger projects have definitely
been more complex, elaborate, and imposing. Like Rob said, a tiny little
walker doesn't really fit in the same class. The good thing is, though, that
it doesn't have to. A small, relatively simple design can be very cool in
its own way. For instance, a large crane may be very complex and impressive,
but you can't build one in 5 minutes and have fun watching it stomp around.
I guess each project should be appreciated for its own merits. Comparing a
large project to a small one is really apples to oranges.
-jrl
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