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Re: Warping in with a new MOC - the Mantaclaw
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Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:40:34 GMT
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Wow, thanks Gil,
I must say you are one of the best people around for feedback (and not
because you speak so highly of my MOC). The best you've ever seen - wow!
I completely understand this connection between the design and modern day
machinery but I think it was a subconscious thing. When I think about it, I
would always design utility and cargo vessels this way and I suppose it is
just what your brain expects.
I've actually been thinking of these subconscious recognition techniques in
the form of modern day aircraft. There is a particular style that comes
through on the design of fighter jets and such and I have been analysing of
it for duplication on a fighter or mech.
As a matter of fact, this seems to be much of what good Lego design is all
about - a few people such as Shaun Sullivan and some of the Japanese guys
have it down pat but I believe it is both:
a) Refinement of your own building technique.
b) Subconscious understanding of design trends/styles.
Of course, both of the above factors will influence eachother so it is all
about creating a perfect medium between the two.
That's my little spiel - good to get it out :)
Looking forward to some new stuff from you too!
Thanks,
Zac
In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw writes:
> I've always loved tugs and other spacedock ships...this one definately rates
> as one of the best I've seen.
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> Aside from the wonderful use of greebs, articulated bit and such, I think
> what really makes if for me is the sloped & hinged red walls of the back
> compartment. A look at modern day heavy machinery displays this rhombus
> design and normally houses all the guts and gears. Incorporating it into
> this model is brillant....gives it that connection to the present that makes
> it's purpose immediately recognizable.
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> Cool stuff.
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> Cheers,
> -G
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> In lugnet.space, Zac Soden writes:
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > After moving house and starting a course in electronics engineering, my Lego
> > building time has been a little on the non-existant side. I got inspired
> > after looking over some cool space stuff on brickshelf and decided to go
> > ahead with a design that I'd sketched out around a year ago.
> >
> > So here it is, the Mantaclaw Space Service Vehicle:
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> > http://www.ozbricks.com/battlespace/mantaclaw.htm
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> > The model was half an experiment in building with "minimal visible studs"
> > techniques. I think it turned out quite nicely.
> >
> > Feedback is appreciated. Enjoy!
> >
> > Zac Soden
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