tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post5996823035734133662..comments2024-03-19T05:24:06.613+00:00Comments on New Elementary: LEGO® parts, sets and techniques: Part 66956, Wedge 2x2 Pointed with Stud Notches: analysis and MOCsAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-47943751074821166722021-01-10T00:30:04.288+00:002021-01-10T00:30:04.288+00:00POOP accusations are a funny thing. In some cases...POOP accusations are a funny thing. In some cases, they're justified because the resulting part is largely unusable for other things, but the system started with 2x4 bricks that were effectively rendered POOP with the introduction of 2x2, 1x4, 1x2, and 1x1 bricks. The problem is, you can't build anything with just 1x1 bricks except a skinny tower (or a thick rail). However, there's a guy in my LUG who prefers to build his skyscrapers with 1x2 bricks. His most recent one is big enough to fit three people inside, standing upright.<br /><br />The use of the undersides to justify them was a really weird angle that I don't think I've ever seen used before (and I don't generally use the undersides of parts aesthetically either). The simple fact that it increases stability is enough in my book. Small parts are great for some things, except there are hard limits to what you can do with some of them based on nothing more than lack of connection points. Did anyone complain when they rolled out the double cheese wedge? I systematically replaced paired cheese wedges in most of my MOCs as new colors became available.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-16715448919404137002021-01-09T04:54:16.661+00:002021-01-09T04:54:16.661+00:00Yeah Zach seemed fine, and I was fine with your fi...Yeah Zach seemed fine, and I was fine with your first point. Complaining that you weren't inspired enough is what I considered unhelpful. Zach proposed using the undersides of parts, and connecting supposedly POOP parts in ways that prove they're not POOP... that's what we're about here at New E. If you didn't like his execution, fine - plenty did, but don't claim he was insufficiently inspiring for New E.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-25164998529129887792021-01-07T18:09:05.635+00:002021-01-07T18:09:05.635+00:00I hope Zachary took less offense than you did, Tim...I hope Zachary took less offense than you did, Tim. I will moderate my comments more carefully next time! :)Kristofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-10886854597157062232021-01-07T02:15:23.850+00:002021-01-07T02:15:23.850+00:00@Zachary:
I used to think "crucifix" was...@Zachary:<br />I used to think "crucifix" was just a fancier way of saying "cross" myself, and I know I got schooled on it at some point.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-24329402848714087362021-01-06T01:58:19.761+00:002021-01-06T01:58:19.761+00:00I'm sure the writers will be highly motivated ...I'm sure the writers will be highly motivated to know the Inspiration Police are watching.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-32548836183582644192021-01-05T15:00:01.371+00:002021-01-05T15:00:01.371+00:00It sure was a take it or leave it kind of feedback...It sure was a take it or leave it kind of feedback. Bluntly put without burying it in too many disclaimers because I know you had no need to justify yourself ;) When the bar is as high as here, it's easy to see very good as average, but I think it is also the only way to keep the high standard.Kristof (previously Anonymous)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-12224481466727093022021-01-05T07:12:53.802+00:002021-01-05T07:12:53.802+00:00Thanks for the feedback! I've loved reading Ne...Thanks for the feedback! I've loved reading New E for years for the exact reasons you mentioned - hope you find future articles inspiring.Zachary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080820742830637643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-28243165486749269592021-01-05T07:04:10.729+00:002021-01-05T07:04:10.729+00:00Thanks for the point on crosses and crucifixes, I ...Thanks for the point on crosses and crucifixes, I didn't know about that nuance but I'll remember it!Zachary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080820742830637643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-41508324518279949752021-01-05T03:06:13.016+00:002021-01-05T03:06:13.016+00:00Those poor battle droids don't stand a chance....Those poor battle droids don't stand a chance. I don't blame them for surrendering without firing a shot. Not one bit.<br /><br />Minor point: A crucifix and a cross are not the same thing. Crosses are _just_ the cross, as used in most Protestant iconography. A crucifix is a cross with the body of Jesus suspended on it, and is more commonly seen in the Roman Catholic and other more orthodox traditions.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-15104759585299146922021-01-04T23:59:55.896+00:002021-01-04T23:59:55.896+00:00Yeah, the article began life as the set review bef...Yeah, the article began life as the set review before growing to focus on its most interesting element. Which is why I managed expectations in the intro, but odd articles are always fine by me. Happily, loads of people were inspired by Zach’s ideas. I’m glad you recognise this as a free site run with passion and love, Anonymous, and not something that needs to strive to meet everyone’s expectations.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-5341179687037358032021-01-04T22:58:59.932+00:002021-01-04T22:58:59.932+00:00I hope it is fair to offer some criticism - I find...I hope it is fair to offer some criticism - I find this article rather odd. This part might not be the coolest of them all but is it really so uninspiring that it needed an unwarranted review of a SW set with going on complete tangent about some upscaled figs? It feels to me that these got more attention than the following 'part exploit' section which IMO leaves a lot to be desired :) Don't get me wrong, I didn't have to read through, you do it as a hobby, all is fine. But I always admired this website for the eloquence and heaps of inspiration. Both of these seem to be somewhat lacking here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-76992732030361795292021-01-04T18:33:21.200+00:002021-01-04T18:33:21.200+00:00Yeah but 1x6's can be removed using a brick se...Yeah but 1x6's can be removed using a brick separator, 1x2's can be tricky. That said the clone brand I'm playing with right now is perfectly fine. It doesn't look that great but it's pretty much the same thing with 1x1 cheese slopes (for which the clone also has 1x2 versions in trans clear, not sure why Lego never did it, especially when we're often asked to chain & align 1x1 trans cheese slopes & it's kinda tedious)anothergolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063659558378517999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-42064494707902959182021-01-04T14:26:41.105+00:002021-01-04T14:26:41.105+00:00Larger curved slopes like the 1x6 curved slope hav...Larger curved slopes like the 1x6 curved slope have definitely come in transparent colors before. It could just be an aesthetic decision with how these smaller ones include a "step" that might look odd in a transparent color. If clutch were ever an issue for them I'm not sure it would still be now that Lego has largely shifted away from using polycarbonate for transparent parts.Andrew Barnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723179808721244651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-13631959483669020462021-01-04T09:06:34.406+00:002021-01-04T09:06:34.406+00:00I have seen/bought clones of 29120's in transp...I have seen/bought clones of 29120's in transparent colors, they're also great for windshields in microbuilds. <br />I've never seen any curved slope from Lego itself in a transparent color, maybe the clutch would make them too hard to remove?anothergolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063659558378517999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-24502368665223360432021-01-04T05:57:04.528+00:002021-01-04T05:57:04.528+00:00Lovely idea, I'm sure it's "in a draw...Lovely idea, I'm sure it's "in a drawer somewhere in Billund". Fingers crossed! Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-37053123656771214782021-01-04T05:05:23.142+00:002021-01-04T05:05:23.142+00:00I wish Lego had instead released the opposite/comp...I wish Lego had instead released the opposite/complementary part, which would be a 1x2 slope with the cutout on the highest side.anothergolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063659558378517999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-65684784102732716482021-01-03T21:18:28.986+00:002021-01-03T21:18:28.986+00:00Oh my gosh yes. Blues would be awesome for a casca...Oh my gosh yes. Blues would be awesome for a cascading waterfall; is it too much to wish for translucent colors too?Zachary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080820742830637643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-89403869899398649632021-01-03T15:15:07.136+00:002021-01-03T15:15:07.136+00:00I'd like to see this piece in some shades of b...I'd like to see this piece in some shades of blue to model flowing water.Red Nexogonnoreply@blogger.com