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My first MOC using LDCAD - Hughes - 2023-08-17

Hello Everyone,

This is my first posting on the forum. Hopefully this is the correct place to post.

I have just finished creating my first Classic Space-themed MOC, using LDCAD and POVray to render and would welcome any comments or suggestions.

Many thanks,

Max

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Willy Tschager - 2023-08-17

Like it - like all Classic Space things.

The real challange is using exclusivly parts available in that particular era.

w.

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Hughes - 2023-08-17

(2023-08-17, 14:46)Willy Tschager Wrote: Like it - like all Classic Space things.

The real challange is using exclusivly parts available in that particular era.

w.

Thanks. Yes, I see your point. Maybe an option would be to design models based on the parts list of official models from the particular era. I read an article in Hispabrick Magazine about the aesthetics of designing Star Wars-style models. Is there anything similar on the design principles behind the Classic Space era? Does anyone know?

In the meantime, my own observations Wink are:
  • The main colours are blue, light grey, yellow and white
  • Vehicles for space flight have an aerodynamic appearance (maybe some Lego planets have atmospheres? Huh )
  • There are many small models, which can be combined easily in dioramas  
  • Buildings are open to the atmosphere, or lack thereof. Astronauts wear their breathing apparatus full time...

What does anyone else think? 

Max

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Willy Tschager - 2023-08-18

It is my understanding that there are two schools of thought:

Classic Space - Building with what was available in that particular time and respecting the color scheme: Blue/Grey/Trans Yellow, Blue/White/Trans Dark Blue, vehicles in Light Grey ...
Neo Classic Space - Re-interpreting the spirit with modern parts, respecting the color scheme.

Given that I consider myself a miserable MOCer my attempts for the first school can be found here. (You'll find out that I failed miserably).

w.

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Hughes - 2023-08-20

(2023-08-18, 12:50)Willy Tschager Wrote: It is my understanding that there are two schools of thought:

Classic Space - Building with what was available in that particular time and respecting the color scheme: Blue/Grey/Trans Yellow, Blue/White/Trans Dark Blue, vehicles in Light Grey ...
Neo Classic Space - Re-interpreting the spirit with modern parts, respecting the color scheme.

Given that I consider myself a miserable MOCer my attempts for the first school can be found here. (You'll find out that I failed miserably).

w.

Grazie!

I think your models are very nice indeed and definitely capture the original Classic Space look. My own MOC is more neo-classic than classic, I guess.

I have also now used your excellent tutorial on MLCAD. It was a very helpful introduction to the programme. I am planning to try out the advanced section shortly and also look at the LSynth tutorial. Thanks very much for them. The more I learn, the more I see what great possibilities LDraw offers...

Best wishes,

Max

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Orion Pobursky - 2023-08-20

(2023-08-20, 5:09)Hughes Wrote: I have also now used your excellent tutorial on MLCAD. It was a very helpful introduction to the programme.

While the principles used in MLCAD can translate, I encourage you to stay with LDCad. It is a much more modern and feature capable LDraw editor. Part Snapping alone is reason to use it.

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Hughes - 2023-08-21

(2023-08-20, 14:11)Orion Pobursky Wrote: While the principles used in MLCAD can translate, I encourage you to stay with LDCad. It is a much more modern and feature capable LDraw editor. Part Snapping alone is reason to use it.

Thanks for your advice. Yes, the part snapping is a very useful feature of LDCAD.

At the moment, I am still in the discovery phase for using these tools and trying to get my head around the flexible parts in LDCAD  Huh. 

Best wishes,

Max

RE: My first MOC using LDCAD - Mike Schierup - 2024-01-07

That's awesome!! - I love how Benny got a revival in the first Lego movie, - legacy Space and particularly that character was what I was all about during my LEGO phase! - thanks for the memories, that's a tight build you made Smile