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purist modification, from(Re: Blood Stone Castle completed!)
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Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:58:12 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Christopher Lindsey writes:
> craig hamilton wrote:
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> > "purists"!? there are purists in .castle!? ;-)
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> Speaking of purism, I have another question along those
> lines (and one that you can probably answer better than
> anyone else, Craig).
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> So how much of a faux pas is it to modify plates, etc. for
> your structures? I can see it for minifig character development,
> but there are some parts that I "need" and can modify pretty
> easily.
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> For example, to create the stopping mechanism for the
> gearbox in my gate, I wanted to plug a 1x2 plate with the
> horizontal side rod (#30236) into a 1x2 hinge base (#3937).
> Unfortunately, the hinge base has a little nub that interferes
> with the the middle of the side rod, so I'd like to carve that
> out (actually, I think I'd take the middle of the rod out of #30236
> instead).
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> The obvious disadvantage is that this is a one-of-a-kind, so
> only I can build it. On the other hand, it's cool. :)
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> Comments?
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> Chris
>
> --
> Remove the nospam machine name in my email address to send a personal reply.
well this throws the "have you ever warped or broken parts" thread into a
new light of consideration!
~ doing it on purpose! if it's a good idea, such as yours and you can
spare the piece, why not!? i'm looking at these pieces now, and will go for
it myself! you are not alone! why is it a disadvantage if you are? i have
lots of 'figs that no-one else has, and i wouldn't want it any other way!
_all_ great lego creations are "one-of-a-kind & only i can build it" anyway!
it's a bit better, if you choose to modyfy, to use a worn or dinged piece,
giving it a "second life" as something unique and useful.
bear in mind that a 1x1 plate with top clip on a 1x2 tile w/ single
centerd top stud would achieve the same type of base holder in a purist
mode. what you describe will work with just a small modification that
shouldn't impair the element's original function.
there. i've made one.
this new element has a cleaner look than the purist solution, though the
fit is a bit looser than i'd've thought. the side rod slides back and forth
a bit too freely. removing the side rod and pressing the grips of the hinge
holder together a bit solves this easily enough. nonetheless, this make for
a cool custom element, which i can see many uses for!
purism is a limitation imposed by one's own unigue outlook.
experimentation is limitless, however.
later ~ craigo,
purveyor of the purism of modification, dubbed "craigoism" by jeremy sproat.
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