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Re: 32x32 moonbase modules
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Sat, 3 Aug 2002 15:08:05 GMT
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pardon me for poking in here, but I had another thought. if you have the
parts for it, you can build a 48x48 module on a 32x32 plate... you'll end up
with a lot of the module hanging off the edge, but it'll work, especially if
you design it to connect on all four sides, so it will be supported by the
surrounding modules.
you'd want to bring a lot of grey plates to cover the gaps between
baseplates, though...
just my 1/50th of a dollar...
-Anthony B
"Chris Giddens" <cgidd1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:H07C3t.E17@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.space, William R. Ward writes:
> >
> > This is a great idea. But let's make a clear definition of what a
> > 32x32 module should be. Some people may not have the resources to
> > build 9 of them. So how about this:
> >
> > If you build a 32x32 module, it should be designed to line up with
> > 48x48 modules in one corner. In other words the porthole should still
> > be between studs 20-28, counting from the corner. This way a 32x32
> > module can be placed in the "L" formed by several 48x48 modules, or
> > several 32x32 modules can be arranged into a 9x9 pattern.
> >
> > For maximum flexibility build 2 portals along each edge of a 32x32
> > module! The ones not in use can be capped.
> >
> > --Bill.
>
> Let's try not to muddy the waters too soon. The standard of 48x48 was set
> because 1) the big ol' baseplate is still generally available 2) it • allows
> lots of building space 3) it's grey, and 4)it's easier to begin figuring
> out how all this will fit together when every plate is the same size.
>
> Let's hold off on planning non 48 or 96 stud modules for a while until we
> get our feet wet building this thing with the standard. Later as we learn
> and expand it'll open up. And hey, get creative and build what ya want on
> what ever size you want! But, for our first attempts at shows and fests • and
> such, we're gonna stick with the original standard (that's why we decided • on
> it). Heck, it's possible to build a module like it'd fit on a 48 (even • when
> one doesn't have one) and bring the module and attach it to an extra 48.
> I'll lend one if I have one.
>
> Will we use 32 plates and landing pads? Probably when we get to • detailing.
> Crater plates too. Most likely they'll get attached to the 48s in rows • for
> a mondo landing area.
>
> The standard isn't here to crimp anyone's style, it's just a creative
> boundary you can work with in freedom inside. I personally plan to fine a
> cool scan of the moon's surface and have a mosaic made and built on • that...
> or at least get loads of grey 1x1's.
>
> ok it's late and I'm rambling....
>
> Chris <><
>
> SPACE!
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| (...) Let's try not to muddy the waters too soon. The standard of 48x48 was set because 1) the big ol' baseplate is still generally available 2) it allows lots of building space 3) it's grey, and 4)it's easier to begin figuring out how all this will (...) (22 years ago, 2-Aug-02, to lugnet.space)
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