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Re: MOC4100: Cranetruck
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lugnet.build
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Sat, 22 Jan 2005 09:09:51 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Allan Bedford wrote:
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In lugnet.build, Nathanael Kuipers wrote:
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It seems this creation got some attention and actually I’m a bit surprised.
I didn’t expect this to happen on a community where I see so many fabulous
work of true LEGO artists.
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Don’t sell yourself short. :)
Creating good models with a limited selection of parts is an artform... if
you ask me. With a large (I hesistate to use the word ‘unlimited’) selection
of parts even an average builder can likely create more or less the model
they dream up. Someone working within a fixed subset of elements must make
more decisions regarding part substitutions and I feel that’s where the real
talent shines through. So it’s not that you’re creating models with an
existing list of parts, it’s that you’re creating high quality designs with
those parts. As far as I’m concerned the positive reaction is well-deserved.
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To stick with a limited parts selection is indeed quite
challenging but the results are far from those amazing, mind blowing
creations made with almost an unlimited parts-choice.
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See my comments above. Unlimited parts = fewer tough decisions. That’s not to
even for a moment suggest that there aren’t a LOT of other great models out
there, made from large personal collections. We all know there are more than
just a few, there are tons. But I don’t think it’s really fair to compare
the two types of building. Someone presented with buckets upon buckets of
parts might produce something that was just ‘o.k.’. It obviously takes a
smart builder to make the most of whatever parts are at hand, be that a lot
of bricks, or only a few.
Best regards,
Allan B.
The LEGO Builder’s Guide
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Thanks for your comment. It’s all so true and I’m glad you do understand that.
Building with a limited parts collection asks a lot of strong design decisions.
Especially when building Technic in which there is so many basic stuff, parts
can be very ‘expensive’ to use. Sometimes I have to change my creations several
times because parts are not needed in some places and can be replaced(expensive
to use there) while in other cases there is only one part that fits perfectly.
Then they are used to full potential and that’s what’s best!
Nathanael
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