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Tony Hafner <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message
news:GpFzGx.ME2@lugnet.com...
> I've just finished the largest set of instructions I've ever done. This • is
> for the Mobile Message Decoder, one of my entries in the Blacktron • contest.
> Half of the reason I'm posting is to ask for input on the style of the
> instructions.
>
> Check it out here:
> http://www.hafhead.com/lego/myspace/bttrain/steps01.html
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> Tony Hafner
> www.hafhead.com
I'm not sure if you're using ldraw or MLcad, but it's fairly difficult to
tell where borders between pieces are (actually, this is probably only a
problem for black, but it's still significant). Anyway, if you're using
MLCad, you can try widening the line width in the settings.
I suggest a less contrasting background color - that sand colored background
in all the classic space instructions would be extra cool, if you could get
it. ;) The white is a little harsh and a darker color might make it
easier to see pieces.
How exactly are you getting the pictures? I've never done anything like
this before, but if I were going to, I'd probably just take screen shots of
MLcad. (I actually did that for my entry - it didn't turn out bad, though
it's certainly not a pov-ray image). Are you doing something similar? I
know you don't want to pov-ray them (I don't blame you) but one advantage of
that is that the black is much less "black." So I guess my only complaint
is the piece borders between black pieces.
Page or step numbers might be nice, but aren't really necessary. I guess
I'm spoiled by actual Lego instructions. I've always wondered how the Lego
group actually makes instructions. They must use something similar to
MLcad. I wonder why they haven't packaged and sold it. I'd buy it...
Anyway, your work is apreciated, and the instructions are a great way to see
all the subtle design details that might otherwise be missed in actual
photographs.
~ Tom
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