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Re: Space stations?
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lugnet.space
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Sat, 8 Jan 2000 01:34:10 GMT
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mattdm@NOMORESPAMmattdm.org
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Z <leahy@concentric.net> wrote:
> Nonetheless, the modular stuff is structurally weaker, and UGLIER than that
> which is designed as one. I don't ever build modular stations, due to such
> things.
But think about how you'd build a _real_ space station. Wouldn't a modular
design make sense?
I understand where you're coming from on the ugliness point. Modular designs
tend to look very functional and mechanical. (But that can have it's own
appeal too, can't it.)
--
Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Space stations?
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| (...) Form follows function, baby, and something that does the thing it is intended to do, and does it well and efficiently, is a thing of beauty, as beauty follows form. At least that's MY aesthetic opinion. (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Space stations?
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| (...) Remember: We're talking about LEGOS here, and therefore coolness is more important than realism. Z (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) Nonetheless, the modular stuff is structurally weaker, and UGLIER than that which is designed as one. I don't ever build modular stations, due to such things. Z (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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