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Re: Building Philosophy: Bricks vs. Beams (was Re: Technic's Dead)
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lugnet.technic
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Mon, 5 Aug 2002 21:16:10 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Brian Sadowski writes:
> I completely agree that bricks have there own place and can be very useful,
> but I do believe the style of rounded beams and liftarms are a better means
> for technical modeling then the Technic brick. I still use bricks in all of
> my models, but with newer pieces they aren't needed as much.
Oh, sure. I agree with that. It's having enough beams that's the problem!
> I think studs really dont help. With the very first brick used, your are
> predetermining parts of structure which you haven't even built. Studs are
> male/female so when use start using bricks, all the bricks used thereafter
> already have there orientations decided. This can cause problems, this is
> why people are always requesting stud reversing parts. Beams dont have this
> problem.
Well, it just depends on what you need for a given situation. Studs can
really help, if you need them. If not, they're just an added complication.
But you're absolutely right. Using a beam gives you symmetry and no specific
direction for the studs. And the 1x1 width to height ratio (approximately
;-) combined with rounded ends makes them even more useful in the proper
situation.
TJ
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