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Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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Date: 
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 02:50:19 GMT
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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

In lugnet.build.mecha, Mladen Pejic writes:
> 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 photos, but do mind how it sometimes detracts from the • model. Sorry
> again, Mark, I at least now know your line of reasoning!
> 
> Mladen Pejic, over and out!
> http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~milovan/index.htm
> 
> In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Sandlin writes:
> > In lugnet.build.mecha, Mladen Pejic writes:
> > 
> > > So you think I don't do that? I build all my models the same way as • you,
> > except
> > > that after I have built them IRL I make them in MLCAD. So you see, I • put
> > twice
> > > as much effort as you do in a model.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > Still, it's your time, do what you want with it.
> > 
> > > > > And to say use LEGO CAD users "cheat" is silly, doesn't
> > > > > TLG "cheat" when they make a model with new colours? It's not • like
> > > > > there is a standard palette of colours for LEGO, every year more • new
> > > > > colours come out!
> > > > 
> > > > Ok, so "cheat" wasn't a good word choice. At any rate, as above, it • takes
> > > > much of the challenge out of building.
> > > 
> > > No, it enhances the model, it makes the model more accurate to your • vision. I
> > > mean what would you rather look at, a patchwork coloured mecha, or • a
> > nicely
> > > colour scemed one?
> > 
> > Of course I'd rather see once that's nicely colored.
> > 
> > I think you're under the impression that I'm trying to put down LCAD,
> > which I'm not. I think it's a great way to share your models, and build
> > things you couldn't ordinarily build. I'd still rather see photos of your
> > MOCs, however. It makes the experience more "real" IMHO.
> > 
> > > 
> > > > > BTW I think, I would rather see a nicely rendered LEGO model, • than
> > see
> > > > > a poorly shot LEGO model.
> > > > 
> > > > I'll take Real over Virtual any day.
> > > 
> > > Sure, if you like bad lighting, and ahem, BLURRY pictures.
> > 
> > Are you insinuating something?
> > 
> > > 
> > > Anyway, unless you are a Mac owner
> > 
> > I am, though I also have a PC.
> > 
> > > (although isn't there a LEGO Cad program for
> > > it too?)
> > 
> > It doesn't work very well.
> > 
> > > anyone with a PC and a modem can download all the programs free • of
> > > charge and make good use of them. You see, with programs like • POV-Ray, the
> > > playing field is leveled out, everyones models are presented the • same
> > way,
> > > while with cameras, a person with a digital camera has the • advantage
> > over a
> > > inexperienced camera owner.
> > 
> > Or someone who is using a digital camera that is old enough that the
> > focus depth can't be less than 3 feet? I had that problem with my last
> > batch of pictures. I had the misfortune of using a borrowed 2-year-old
> > Sony Mavica that just wouldn't focus up close. Please don't assume • that
> > it's because of inexperience. I'm getting a new camera this week, so • no
> > more blurry pics.
> > 
> > At any rate, I've done nothing more here than list my own, personal
> > reasons for not using LCAD. I'm not saying you're wrong for enjoying it,
> > I'm just telling you why -I- don't use it.
> > 
> > ~Mark
> > 
> > > 
> > > > > Mladen Pejic, over and out!
> > > > > http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~milovan/index.htm



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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 (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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