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Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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Date: 
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 01:25:19 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Karim Nassar writes:
> 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.
> > 
> > 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

A pallas spaceworks model in my hands AAAAHHHhhhhhhhhhh!!! I am feeling
faint---  THUD! ouch

-Kyle



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  Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
 
(...) 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, (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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