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Subject:	Re: Building Philosophy: Bricks vs. Beams (was Re: Technic's Dead)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.technic
Date:	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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