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Re: Manor House of DUDE
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Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:43:25 GMT
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Hi Leonard,
"leonard hoffman" <glencaer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > I like the way it opens up in several different ways, especially
> > the use of apex roof bricks in one part is a smart solution.
> > Whenever I try to build a structure that folds open, I find
> > that it somehow doesn't work and tear the contraption apart.
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> the apex roof concept was shamelessly stolen from dan siskind, the
> "l-g-k" of castle lego. i find it is a really cool way to avoid • having to
> put a "tile layer" like i did with the workroom:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=374863
Indeed, using the apex roof is an elegant solution to this problem,
I appreciate it.
A solution for the using a tile layer I tried was to include a layer
of
plates between every layer of roof bricks. But the resulting roof
was at best mildly pleasing to the eye, and I got a very steep roof.
Using it with 33 degree slopes, to make it less steep, looked even
more funky. Not convincing at all.
When trying to use hinges in the other, perpendicular direction
there are always problems with an overhang or protruding roof.
The standard solution seems to be to use the hinges in a chimney,
Blacksmith Shop like. But this results in fireplace splitting in two,
which I don't like. But then again, easy for me to criticize, but I
don't have better solutions myself.
I don't know what "l-g-k" stands for. Some guesses are "Lego-
geek-king" or maybe "legitimite-grand-knight"? :-)
Anyway, I'm aware of Dan Siskind's deserved reputation.
> I love having things open up, but I'll admit it is hard. there are
> all sorts of problems that come out of nowhere easily, such as
> maintaining structural integrity and also having it all still look
> seamless. but it's part of what i love when building these things
> (the other being interior details.. so tedious yet so rewarding)
OK, OK, I'm convinced ;-)
I decided to add interior into my next MOC. But I'll make it
accessible by using different modules connected with technic
bricks and pegs and removable roofs.
> zeus had this big headache one day, so he had hephestus (sp)
> give a smack to his head with a hammer, and out sprung
> athena, the goddess of war and wisdom.
That one goes into the category "don't try this at home kids" :-)
> vive le crackhead
'ooray pour la tête du craque, Twan.
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| (...) the problem with the apex roof solution is here: (URL) you look closely, you'll see that you can see the edge of the apexes, which means the solution can only be best used when both edges of the roof are covered by something (another wall or (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) why thank you good sir! (...) the apex roof concept was shamelessly stolen from dan siskind, the "l-g-k" of castle lego. i find it is a really cool way to avoid having to put a "tile layer" like i did with the workroom: (URL) love having (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.castle)
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