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Re: A few comments on decorated pieces
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Thu, 2 Jan 2003 15:48:46 GMT
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My gripe, as I said in my original post, is that TLG uses paint to decorate
elements that severely limits their usage outside of that theme. Hence,
they don't get used that much, if at all. It just seems a shame to limit
the flexibility of some of their product when that's the exact opposite of
what they're trying to achieve.
Dave
"Duane Hess" <LEGOZILLA@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote in message
news:H83F2n.M6z@lugnet.com...
> So, is your gripe the fact that TLC uses paint to decorate elements, or • that
> TLC decorates elements for themes that don't quite match you building • style?
> I tend to keep all decorated pieces just the way they are. Sure, they • might
> not get used that much, but there's always that one application where they
> are perfect...
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> -Duane
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> In lugnet.space, David Simmons writes:
> > I have used Brasso in the past. It worked quite well on the large
> > trans-green UFO saucer sections in the Arachnoid Star Base. The thing • is,
> > Richard is right. Brasso has its limitations. If TLG implemented better
> > design in their decoration, we wouldn't need Brasso.
> >
> > Plus, Brasso takes elbow grease to work. LOTS of elbow grease. The idea • of
> > cuing up a dozen or so pieces, scrubbing them intensely (which can be • rather
> > strenous and frustrating as small pieces are difficult to hold firmly • while
> > applying the necessary pressure to remove the paint), and then having to
> > wash them makes me consider tossing them into the consignment bag. I • want
> > to play, not scrub paint!
> >
> > This really isn't a big deal or anything, I just wish TLG would stop • trying
> > to add visual pizazz with paint and instead do it with innovative design.
> >
> > Dave
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| So, is your gripe the fact that TLC uses paint to decorate elements, or that TLC decorates elements for themes that don't quite match you building style? I tend to keep all decorated pieces just the way they are. Sure, they might not get used that (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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