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Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Mon, 5 Jun 2000 18:01:39 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bryan Hodges writes:
> I agree with you Steve. I like most of the mechs I've seen, but I like them
> much better if the pictures are real and not just computer generated
> renderings. I realize that creating a cad version of a lego model often • takes
> as much or more effort than physically building the model, but real • models
> that are very cool make my jaw drop.
I have to agree here. Seeing a photo of an awesome model is always
more impressive IMO than seeing an LCAD drawing, especially since
LCAD lets you "cheat" and make certain parts in colors (or transparent)
that weren't actually produced.
> Personally, I don't have the patience for LDraw or any of the spinoffs. I
> think the programs are fantastic, and I know how to use them, but I'd • much
> rather be holding the actual bricks in my hands than attempting to • arrange it
> on the computer. IMO Lego is a physical toy and should stay that way.
Word.
> -Bryan
~Mark
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 | | Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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| (...) Mea Culpa. I guess I look at things a little differently (though I see your points). The Designer in me is always interested in pushing the boundaries of what I can do with the fundamental constraints of the Lego Modular Geometry. In my mind, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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| I agree with you Steve. I like most of the mechs I've seen, but I like them much better if the pictures are real and not just computer generated renderings. I realize that creating a cad version of a lego model often takes as much or more effort (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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