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Re: Star Destroyer
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Mon, 4 Nov 2002 21:47:24 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford writes:
> In lugnet.general, Sean Devolites writes:
> 
> > Got an idea after looking at the star destroyer
> > in the shopathome catalog.  For those who are getting it
> > (can't include myself yet) would it be any fun to have a contest
> > to see who can build it the fastest?  There wouldn't be any prizes really,
> > just thought it'd be something cool to do.  LMKWYT.
> 
> It's funny how different people look at the process of building a large set
> like this.  For me, it's not how fast can I do it, but rather the exact
> opposite.  How long can I stretch this out?  How much patience can I
> practice?  I often start and stop building throughout an afternoon or an
> evening, sometimes while watching a movie etc.... just to make the building
> experience last longer.
> 
> Building a big LEGO model is like enjoying a bottle of fine wine.  It is
> meant to be sipped, not gulped.  :)
> 
> But again, everyone's different.

Indeed. I just want to cruise through it, pick up whatever tricks the set
designers have in store for me, and evaluate it's potential as a parts
source... it won't stay together long so why savor the build!

:-)

Nothing wrong with different ways of enjoying the hobby, that's for sure



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  Re: Star Destroyer
 
(...) It's funny how different people look at the process of building a large set like this. For me, it's not how fast can I do it, but rather the exact opposite. How long can I stretch this out? How much patience can I practice? I often start and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.general)

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