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(...) takes (...) models (...) 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 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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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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I second that emotion Karim. Before I knew how to use LDRAW, MLCAD, L3P, and POV-Ray I thought the same as you Mark and Bryan, but once I learned how to use them it opened up a whole new way to enjoy my hobby, not only would my models have the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) see more (...) I doubt that. You have no idea the power of the marketing department. They're the ones who generally have the boss's ear. I think you'll find that, no matter which corporation you work for, the people who make the decisions are (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) MLCAD, L3P, and (...) how to use (...) my models (...) present (...) much of a (...) Why should I sit in front of the computer when I could be in the other room building stuff? I already spend 8 hours every day in front of the computer (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) As you build more and more models in MLCAD, or LDRAW you become faster and faster at building them. I used to spend days, building my models in MLCAD, now I can do it in a couple of hours. (...) So you think I don't do that? I build all my (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) except (...) twice (...) Not really. The creative effort that goes into the model is over once you finish building it IRL. After that, you're merely copying your already-built model. I'd rather spend that time building something else IRL. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) hoping... (...) A pallas spaceworks model in my hands AAAAHHHhhh...hhh!!! I am feeling faint--- THUD! ouch -Kyle (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I'm kinda sorry Mark, got to carried away. To tell you the truth I would like to see more people using LEGO CAD programs, because then I could actually see how peoples models are built, and learn something from it. I too, really don't mind real (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) I agree that models that have pictures taken of them are more-jaw-dropping than a model just made with Ldraw (I just use a regular camera and develop the pictures and get a Photo CD, which gets very expensive).However, I feel that someone who (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) So other people can see how you put something together, not just how the finished product looks. Also, LCAD models can be rendered from any view with any background and always completely in focus. Photographing models requires good lighting, a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Hey no problem.. I just don't want us to argue over something that is clearly a simple matter of opinion. It's easy to have misunderstandings in newsgroups. ~M (...) actually see (...) don't (...) model. Sorry (...) you, (...) put (...) like (...) (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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It's not an issue of incompetence... I know how to use LDRAW, and I often use LEOCAD to design things that I don't have the pieces for... but I still prefer "true" building to CAD modeling. The way I figure it, if I wanted to use computer modeling (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Bram Lambrecht writes: [snipped] (...) Using CAD to rebuild a disassembled model is an excellent use for it, in fact that's what I use it for. As far as sharing the designs, I agree with that too... however IMO pics of real (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Yes !!!...!!! Rob (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) difficulties of photographing creations with a digital camera, such the lack of detail, especially with black pieces. I've found detail can be improved by slightly decreasing the contrast and slightly increasing the brightness with a photo (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the (...) lack (...) by (...) with a (...) built-in (...) most of (...) with an older Sony Mavica with a limited depth range. I just got a Nikon 950, so now my pics will be good. ~Mark (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) I agree with Mark here. I work on the computer all day too, and I'm also fortunate enough to have access to full-blown 3D modelling software. I dabbled in MLCad and LDraw for a while, and I have to say that I (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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