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Re: Space stations?
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lugnet.space
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Sat, 8 Jan 2000 03:02:31 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Matthew Miller writes:
> 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.
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> But think about how you'd build a _real_ space station. Wouldn't a modular
> design make sense?
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> 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.)
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> --
> Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
> Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
Remember: We're talking about LEGOS here, and therefore coolness is more
important than realism.
Z
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Message has 5 Replies:
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| (...) Perhaps you are. I'm talking about LEGO brand building bricks, and the constructions we can make from them, not about whatever it is you are talking about. If you want me to take you seriously, take The LEGO Company and their rights seriously, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Space stations?
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| (...) This is lugnet.space, not lugnet.splitting-hairs. Need you point out small, insignificant errors? Z (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Space stations?
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| (...) I don't automatically agree. For some, realism *is* coolness, as the more realistic a creation is, the cooler it can be. And some build for realism with no thought of coolness (which can occur naturally as a bonus). -Tom McD. when replying, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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| I'm working on a modular one now but its not as neat as my mostly brick ones. See CLSotW: Aug 22 99 Original LEGO® creations by Rick L. Kujawa. The modular design takes many more specialized pieces. I'll post some pics soon. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Space stations?
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| (...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.space)
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