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Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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Mon, 5 Jun 2000 19:25:18 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Sandlin writes:
> 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.
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> 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.
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, things like color/part availability is an artificial constraint
placed upon us by TLG's marketing department, and not an issue of design.
Using LCAD to design and visualize models that are not possible with my
physical collection is my way of thumbing my nose at the people who give us 4
really cool, useful pieces in a $50 set... If I worked at LEGO (still hoping...
I get my Industrial Design degree at the end of December), You would see more
models like Pallas Spaceworks and less Insectoids...
--Karim
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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)
| | | Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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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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| | Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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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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