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Re: Building Philosophy: Bricks vs. Beams (was Re: Technic's Dead)
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Mon, 5 Aug 2002 18:16:55 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Thomas Avery writes:

Once you've built a highly efficient and compact model from studless beams,
you'll realize their value. They are indispensable. But Technic bricks will
always have their place too. I consider them the basic building block of
Technic construction, and they are quite important.

My advice: learn to use the new parts. Both Jennifer Clark and John Barnes
have stated their liking of the newer parts, and have commented on the
benefits of doing so. I have also learned to use them and can tell you with
most certainty that they're quite beneficial.

TJ

I totally agree!

I think I overdid it.  I totally agree that beams and bricks have their
uses, I just don't like how Lego is making the beam 'superioir' these days.

The thing that ticks me off, though, is flex axles and 'styling panels.'  I
just can't seem to use the panels.  Flex axles are all right and have their
uses, but I don't think they should be used as an excuse for solid pieces.

But I do like 'ribbed' tubes.  Their less flexy and look more 'solid.'  I
can't comlain about those.

-JHK



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  Re: Building Philosophy: Bricks vs. Beams (was Re: Technic's Dead)
 
(...) Yes, that's true. It's disappointing to get a set with little or no Technic bricks in it. I think one frustrating thing about the new pieces (and I'm thinking of studless beams as well as liftarms, or 1/2 width "beams") is that because there's (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Building Philosophy: Bricks vs. Beams (was Re: Technic's Dead)
 
(...) The styling panels may not have structural purposes, but to me they make a Technic set somewhat more attractive. The reality is that very little in the real world is just grids of structural members, there are decorative (or functional) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)

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  Building Philosophy: Bricks vs. Beams (was Re: Technic's Dead)
 
For clarification: "beam" = studless beam (e.g. (...) I think each has its own place, which is governed by necessity. We cannot compare equivalent constructions to judge the better piece. For example, if you think of replacing a brick with a beam in (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)

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