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Re: Introducing the Moonbase Project
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Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:09:39 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Jon Palmer writes:
> Hey Brian. You sent me an email as well but I think its identical to this
> so I'll just reply here. I haven't been able to get to that page yet. It
> says something about it being 'down for maintenance' or something.
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> I also appreciate your thoughts on module conncetion, but unless a bunch of
> other people speak up and say a similar thing I think we'll go with the
> current method.
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> Thanks again!
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> -Jon
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> "Brian H. Nielsen" <70401.2635@compuserve.com> wrote in message
> news:H00M2G.8Jn@lugnet.com...
> > In lugnet.announce, Jon Palmer writes:
> > > I was going to wait for Chris Giddens to get home from vacation but I • just
> > > finished this page on his site (and I'm impatient) so I thought I'd • unveil
> > > it:
> > >
> > > http://www.classic-space.com/moonbase01.html
> >
> > A long time ago I posted a link to my moonbase called Copernicus • City.
> > My homepage has a link to it:
> >
> > www//ourworld.compuserve.co/homepages/brian_h_nielsen
> >
> > I havn't updated the web site with images of what I've built on it • since
> > then, but it is now populated with several buildings - an expanded Ore
> > Processing facility, a Refinery, a Tokamac reactor, a Factory, new Living
> > Quarters (with an attached Recreation Area and a Greenhouse), an
> > Observatory, and a couple Storage Buildings.
> >
> > When I can spare the time I'll try and make some updates to show it's
> > current state.
> >
> > I really like your baseplate module approach. One possible improvment • to
> > consider is the connection method between modules. When you only have to
> > connect to one other modules the technic pins will work fine, but when you
> > have to connect or disconnect with 2 or more preexisting modules it may be
> > cumbersome. Imagine what you'd have to do to remove the center module • from
> > a 3x3 layout.
> >
> > A possible alternative to the 1x2 technic beam is to use a 1x1 with • side
> > facing stud, with the stud facing the outside of the connecting corridor.
> > Now when you line 2 modules up you'll have 2 studs on the outside that you
> > can lock together with any variety of 1x2 pieces. A 1x2 tile with raised
> > bar, 1x2 tile with short thinwall, 1x2 with center stud, 1x2 plate, and
> > probably others all work well, just don't use a 1x2 tile as it would be
> > difficult to remove easily. Now removing, replacing, or adding a new • module
> > is a breeeze anywhere in the layout. Also the 1x2 connector pieces can • add
> > small architectual details - add 1x1 round translucent cones to those • 1x2's
> > with center stud and you've got lights to illuminate the way for the
> > vehicular traffic passing underneath! There are lots of possibilities.
> >
> > Brian
I didn't think the Email got through since I got a return message that it
was undeliverable. Guess it made it after all.
My mistake while typing in my homepage address. It should have been:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/brian_h_nielsen/
Sorry for the trouble.
Brian H. Nielsen
LUGNET member #108
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