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Real bricks vs. Virtual bricks (Was Re: A Question for all you CAD Mech builders...
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Thu, 8 Jun 2000 01:17:09 GMT
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ...
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> 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 working. When I get home, I'd rather have the tactile stimulation
> of the real bricks. IMO, having to pick and choose bricks based on what's
> in your collection is part of the building challenge.
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 did not
like any of it much at all. I've also made a couple of plastic models. Never
again.
Here's what I found to be the pros and cons of each.
3D modelling software:
VERY realistic modelling, slow and tedious to construct models,
results not whooshable.
Plastic models:
Realistic modelling, VERY slow and tedious to construct models, results
whooshable but fragile.
LDraw/MLCad:
Unrealistic modelling, slow and tedious to construct models, results
not whooshable.
LEGO bricks:
Unrealistic modelling, VERY quick to construct models, results VERY
whooshable.
For me, real LEGO bricks wins hands down, no contest. Oh, and about renders
versus digital photos - I've never seen a POVray render that looked anywhere
as good as a photo, and that's because there's more to a good picture than
just a sharp image.
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> I'll take Real over Virtual any day.
Me too. If I want to construct models painstakingly on the computer, I'll
use 3D Studio and I'll get a better-looking result that doesn't have studs
all over it. Admittedly, this may not be a financially feasible option for
others...
But frankly, I'd rather have a hobby that's relaxing and time-efficient. And
real solid Lego bricks are it.
Cheers,
Paul
LUGNET member 164
http://www.geocities.com/doctorshnub/
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