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(...) Originally I thought of using 2x1 plates with one stud to get a 1/2 stud value, but your 6/5/5 idea is probably (much) better. The precise value is 6/5.1/5.1 so here the pentagons will be taut and flat. There is probably enough slack in the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I was very surprised at the strength of Steve's method of joining the triangles. If you're making something *really* large, you might have to brace each triangle with a second set of hinges on the corners. Don't know how well it shows (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Yup, I realize that now. Holding the big ball in your hands can really make those ideas clear! The problem is, how to do it within the limits of the "Lego System"? I want to experiment with other triangle sizes, and see what happens and what (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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On 03.04 9/15/2003 +0000, Gil Shaw wrote (...) Ahh the memories :-) Not a bad little version of it to boot! KUTGW --- wubwub aka stephen f roberts wildbrick.com - Jain's Guide : Promoting more than just the MOC (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Awesome. One of the coolest vehicles with one of the stupidest names. -Grand Admiral (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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