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Subject: 
Cruise ship (Was: Sorry for this taking so long, but thanks for waiting!! (pictures are up!))
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Date: 
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:22:14 GMT
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Fredrik:

> sparre@sys-323.risoe.dk (Jacob Sparre Andersen) writes:
> 
> >  I suppose that the next challenge is to see how small a
> >  cruise ship it possible to build, while still keeping all
> >  the essential features.
> 
> Do you mean at minifig scale or not?

Minifig scale, but with "selective compression".

> I would agree with you that building a small model to have basically the
> same features would be an interesting challenge.  Sure, building large
> models is a challenge, but compressing them while retaining the same
> level of details is even more challenging in my opinion.  At least this
> applies to building technic models.

It applies to non-technic models too, even though it
probably isn't quite as difficult.

> The way the LEGO Company produces compact models with lots of
> playability and details is actually quite inspiring and noteworthy.
> While they may be off scale, they certainly show how to get the most out
> of the bricks!

Mmmm. (yes)

But <long complaint about juniorisation/>

Play well,

Jacob

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  Re: Cruise ship (Was: Sorry for this taking so long, but thanks for waiting!! (pictures are up!))
 
(...) Of course. That applies without saying. I was thinking more in a historic perspective, not with the recent years in mind. Fredrik (26 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.boats)

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  Re: Sorry for this taking so long, but thanks for waiting!! (pictures are up!)
 
(...) Do you mean at minifig scale or not? I mean: Shall the boat accomodate minifigs or not? I would agree with you that building a small model to have basically the same features would be an interesting challenge. Sure, building large models is a (...) (26 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.boats)

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