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In lugnet.technic, Steve Lane writes:
> What we could do with is a short web page 'A quick guide to the basics of Lego'
>
> This would be invaluable for people who wish to comment on Lego but do not
> have the experience we enthusiast's have. It should also address the element
> of Meccano fans who have a simplistic dislike of Lego.
>
>
> I think the page should illustrate the facts that:
>
> Properly braced structures don't bend(much) and don't break apart.
>
> We have an (almost) full range of gears to play with.
>
> Lego has essential mechanical piece's, diffs, suspension's, gear rack's, etc.
>
> We have pneumatics, motors, pneumatic tyre's, compressor's etc.
>
> It should also illustrate a few representative models.
>
>
> The purpose of the page would be to get the most information across in the
> shortest time for those quick to form their own opinions and those who have
> a short attention span. At the bottom we could expand on this theme for
> those interested enough to read that far down. It would serve the same
> general purpose as Simon Bennett's letter but in a smaller package and for
> an audiance with a broader range of intellect.
>
> Please don't ask me to do it, I'm too busy building :-).
>
> Steve
Alright, alright, i'll do it! ;-)
Once we've got the UKLUG page sorted I'll have a go. I've just replied to
the message on /. that namechecked me (this fame will quickly go to my
head!) so I'll keep an eye on that to assist with targeting it.
Psi
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