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Re: school mosaic project
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Fri, 12 May 2006 11:55:41 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mosaic, David Shifflett wrote:
> Hi all,
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> I am starting on a mosaic project for my kids school.
> I want to take the schools logo and create a large
> mosaic out of it.
> The logo can be viewed at
> http://www.ismonterey.org/images/ism_logo.gif
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> I am planning on involving the students
> as helpers to figure out piece requirements, sorting
> building, etc.
> I may even try to do some fund-raising for the school
> as part of this.
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> I am still in the planning stages,
> but here is what I have in mind:
> the size will be 7x3 baseplates (48x48 size)
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> Having never built anything this large I have many questions,
> a few of which I'll post here
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> 1. Since this mainly consists of 3 colors,
> will it be noticable if we use plates larger than 1x1
> like 2x2, 2x3, even up to as large as 4x8?
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> 2. What is the best way to tie the baseplates together?
> The outer edge will have a 'frame' that could cross baseplates
> but the inner 5 baseplates need to be tied together using the
> pieces of the design.
> Is larger plates the best way to go?
> Or should each baseplate be screwed/attached to a backing board?
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> 3. What Lego colors do you think most closely match the logo?
> I am thinking of using Medium Green, Medium Blue and Dark Blue.
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> Thanks for any help you can provide, and
> keep on bricking
>
> dave
Dave,
Have you already tried Bob Kojima's program "Bricksaic"? DO IT !! (There's a
link on the left side of lugnet.build.mosaic)
His dithering algorythms don't always give perfect results, but you don't need
that in this case ("nearest color").
I agree with Janey on the choice of colours: regular blue, medium blue and lime
green.
Bricks or plates is up to you: can you find many plates in lime or medium blue?
(I'd go for bricks...)
Always try to use bigger elements than 1x1: to tie baseplates together, to have
less pieces (less time to build), to keep the price down,...
Using a backing board is wise (I think 3x7 baseplates is too big to do it
without), even if you only consider that the mosaic should be transported (even
if it's only once). Choose a light material (MDF?).
Good luck,
Maarten
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