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Re: Micro Moonbase Standard (was Re: The Brickfest PDX Moonbase Build Up!)
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lugnet.space
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Thu, 15 Jan 2004 22:49:16 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Nick Kappatos wrote:
> In lugnet.space, Adrian Drake wrote:
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> > How about 16x16 built on a layer of grey bricks? So you have the green
> > baseplate, and put a layer of bricks on that. Then you can move the corridor
> > connections to the baseplate itself and simplify the corridor connections.
> >
> > Adrian
>
> I agree with Adrian, 16x16 baseplate with minimum 1-plate thickness in grey
> (original light grey, not super-terrific schizo grey with hints of gunmetal blue
> that took away our precious light grey like some cheap floozie). Instead of
> plates, bricks can be used in spots to give texture to the moonscape, similar to
> the Mars-scape layout at the Challenger Center display or in Aaron's Marsbase.
> Any color baseplate can be used underneath, as long as it doesn't poke through
> in a sloppy manner.
>
> 16x16 gives 78% (112 studs!) more room than 12x12.
>
> This will allow anyone with a blue, green, tan, or white 16x16 baseplate to join
> in the fun.
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> I don't think the corridors should necessarily be on the ground, because that
> would limit the little rovers & bots we could build to tool around the surface.
> Here are my thoughts:
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> -Corridor connections are a technic 1x2 brick with a centered hole, centered on
> the edge of the baseplate with a minimum 2-stud setback.
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> -Corridors are 2 dots + 1 1x1 cylinder (or more, depending on the setback),
> either in black or flourescent green, to give the appearance of illuminated
> transparent walkways. The corridors will fit into the technic hole. *note* I'm
> pretty sure this would fit, but I haven't actually measured. An alternative
> could be the 2x "macaroni" pieces attached with a technic pin. It's a cleaner
> look, but will be hard to color coordinate unless someone has bunch of them in
> one color.
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> -3 bricks' height between the plate level and the bottom of the technic brick
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> This is so cool. I want to build my own little "Bottled City of Kandor" now.
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> -Nick
I agree with Nick and Adrian (with Nick's sugestion about corridor height
added). 16x16 with plates on top will make it more accessible to more builders.
I haven't built a moonbase module yet, due to lack of time and space; I can
hardly wait to start one of these little ones.
Plus:
1: At 5x5 inches they would fit in some CD boxes, shelves, and cases for storage
and transportation. (your mileage may vary)
2: Those who have them can still use the gray baseplates with plates around the
edges allowing them to leave a few craters in the middle.
3: It's also compatible with the old 32x32 moonbase baseplates, for those who
have them.
4: Nothing's stopping you from building a nine module layout on a 48x48
baseplate allowing for more intense moonscaping in the middle.
5: No one gets hurt after feeling compelled to cut up a 48x48 baseplate. (I know
you're careful and I'm careful, but someone could get hurt.)
6: Fewer individual creations are needed to combine with the regular standard
for "two scales in one" and perspective trickery.
7: I really like it and so do Nick and Adrian. :-D
Best to all,
Ley
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