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Re: The Oakland
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lugnet.space
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Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:17:12 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Leonard Hoffman wrote:
> > Folder: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=80007
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> > It's been a long, long time since I posted anything. Maybe this will get me
> > back into it. Comments and advice are welcome. Thanks.
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> Welcome back Kenn.
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> The Oakland is a real treat. Very innovative use of boat hulls (altho first
> time I've seen them in a similiar use was Jim Foulds's spider mecha) - but what
> amazes me more is seeing them in such a large MOC. Generally innovative
> technique are tried out with something small and then gradually used in larger
> MOCs - but you went right for the gold.
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> The Oakland from far away looks great, but I dont know if it is the dark colors
> and dark photography, but the closer-up shots get kinda missed. I cant really
> make out interiors, etc, except that they are there. WHat I would love is to
> see this baby in real-life and that would give me a better prespective.
Glad you like it. I'll have to look for that mecha, too. As a couple of you
have commented, and I agree, the interiors and fine details are the weak point,
while at the same time I think they are better than they appear in the photos.
I was about to ask for photography advice when I saw Andrew Saada chimed in with
some, but if anyone has more, I'd be interested in hearing about it. Thanks
again.
Kenn
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| (...) Welcome back Kenn. The Oakland is a real treat. Very innovative use of boat hulls (altho first time I've seen them in a similiar use was Jim Foulds's spider mecha) - but what amazes me more is seeing them in such a large MOC. Generally (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space)
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