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Re: Hanging asteroids (was: Re: Announcing the great Asteroid MOC Contest!)
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lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest
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Sat, 2 Jul 2005 14:46:33 GMT
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David Gregory wrote in late April:
> > > > If we make an astroid with a place on top to suspend it by fishing line,
> > > > will there be a way to hang them there at GMU? (snip)
In lugnet.events.brickfest, Phillip Thorne wrote:
> > My suggestion: rather than hanging each individual asteroid from the
> > ceiling, [...]construct a framework to hang at 5-7 feet, and hang the
> > asteroids from *that*. [...]
In lugnet.space, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
> You could set up all the hang points in advance, and just hang paper clips as
> placeholders until the asteroids show up. There are all sorts of devices for
> <http://www.merchinv.com/ceilingsolutions.htm hanging things from acoustic
> tiles> - [...]
Interesting. I was not aware of these devices. Things to consider, though:
(1) weight capacity of these hooks (most seem designed for signage, and LEGO
structures are heavier), and (2) the need for multiple lines to each asteroid.
A single line isn't a good idea IMHO because (1) the asteroid will tip to its
C.O.G. (there's no "up" in space, but there is in aesthetics), (2) the pendulum
could start swinging erratically, and (3) redundancy. If the single line snaps
or works loose (at either end), then SMASH! bricks EVERYWHERE!
I further suggest that anyone planning to hang their asteroids build them with
an internal load-bearing frame (Technic, Znap, etc.) to which the lines can be
attached; the asteroid surface and installations can be non-load-bearing
"curtain walls".
> The black backdrop would be really nice for pictures.
I'm glad you agree. I brought a length of black fabric last year, but didn't
get to use it -- used the blue in the Castle Room, though. Broadcloth is, I
discovered, translucent -- good for sky, not good for space; probably why TV SF
shows use velvet -- the black plastic sheeting used as table skirts would work
better.
(Speaking of which: somebody, REMEMBER TO TEST THE TAPE used to adhere those
skirts! Please. I was one of the crew that labored post-Fest to scrub off the
adhesive gunk from GMU's tables.)
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