On 5/23/2017 12:24 PM, Simon J. Cambridge wrote:
> "Kenneth" <kdw### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>> Stephen <mca### [at] aolcom> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I would try changing the end caps. Maybe a gold texture would make it
>>> less like a fluorescent tube. Or something ornamental like a short wire
>>> mesh.
>>>
>> Or maybe half a torus at both ends, both vertical, with one flipped in the
>> opposite direction. Like a long 'S' shape.
>>
>> The possibilities are endless!  (That's the most difficult part of designing
>> anything-- actually *choosing* only one of countless ideas.) ;-)
>>
>> By the way, Art Deco (and 'Moderne') are my favorite 'design philosophies' as
>> well. Perhaps with a little bit of 'Steampunk' thrown in. (Disney's design for
>> the Nautilus submarine in 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is a constant
>> inspiration, as are the sleek, ominous Martian saucers in George Pal's 1950's
>> version of WAR OF THE WORLDS.)
>
> Unfortunately putting end caps on isn't an option. In the books these crystals
> are the result of a single forging. Besides, any substance other then that of
> the crystal would be subject to the forces that are summoned when the crystal is
> used (as in fused, vapourized, disintegrated, obliterated, eviscerated, etc,
> etc). Having written the books, I should, more than anyone else, adhere to the
> rules I have already laid down.
>

That is fair enough but I would have left a "get out" clause. ;)

> I have reworked the mesh for the stave and its core, and that has improved
> matters somewhat. See uploaded image. (I am still not entirely satisfied,
> though.)
>

Yes it has. It gives a bit more detail. :)

> I loved that design for the Nautilus. When I was little I wanted an airfix
> model!

Me too. That's why I built a PovRay one. <smug emoji>

I also wanted an airfix model of the martian saucers, though I imagine
> not much assembly would be required. No fiddly bits! I also love the design of
> the Chrysler building and the Columbine inspired scroll work that occasionally
> pops up from time to time. I have borrowed a lot from art deco, and gothic. I
> also love gothic.
>

Baroque! You forgot to mention Baroque. :)
Okay I know that it and Rococo are diagonally opposed but therein lies 
the similarity.
[Drat I forgot to take my dried frog pills.]

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     Stephen

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Stephen <mca### [at] aolcom> wrote:
> On 5/23/2017 12:24 PM, Simon J. Cambridge wrote:
> > "Kenneth" <kdw### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> >> Stephen <mca### [at] aolcom> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I would try changing the end caps. Maybe a gold texture would make it
> >>> less like a fluorescent tube. Or something ornamental like a short wire
> >>> mesh.
> >>>
> >> Or maybe half a torus at both ends, both vertical, with one flipped in the
> >> opposite direction. Like a long 'S' shape.
> >>
> >> The possibilities are endless!  (That's the most difficult part of designing
> >> anything-- actually *choosing* only one of countless ideas.) ;-)
> >>
> >> By the way, Art Deco (and 'Moderne') are my favorite 'design philosophies' as
> >> well. Perhaps with a little bit of 'Steampunk' thrown in. (Disney's design for
> >> the Nautilus submarine in 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is a constant
> >> inspiration, as are the sleek, ominous Martian saucers in George Pal's 1950's
> >> version of WAR OF THE WORLDS.)
> >
> > Unfortunately putting end caps on isn't an option. In the books these crystals
> > are the result of a single forging. Besides, any substance other then that of
> > the crystal would be subject to the forces that are summoned when the crystal is
> > used (as in fused, vapourized, disintegrated, obliterated, eviscerated, etc,
> > etc). Having written the books, I should, more than anyone else, adhere to the
> > rules I have already laid down.
> >
>
> That is fair enough but I would have left a "get out" clause. ;)
>
> > I have reworked the mesh for the stave and its core, and that has improved
> > matters somewhat. See uploaded image. (I am still not entirely satisfied,
> > though.)
> >
>
> Yes it has. It gives a bit more detail. :)
>
> > I loved that design for the Nautilus. When I was little I wanted an airfix
> > model!
>
> Me too. That's why I built a PovRay one. <smug emoji>
>
> I also wanted an airfix model of the martian saucers, though I imagine
> > not much assembly would be required. No fiddly bits! I also love the design of
> > the Chrysler building and the Columbine inspired scroll work that occasionally
> > pops up from time to time. I have borrowed a lot from art deco, and gothic. I
> > also love gothic.
> >
>
> Baroque! You forgot to mention Baroque. :)
> Okay I know that it and Rococo are diagonally opposed but therein lies
> the similarity.
> [Drat I forgot to take my dried frog pills.]
>
> --
>
> Regards
>      Stephen

I like Baroque, but not Rococo. Rococo is so over the top it goes back around
again for seconds!

And I have to ask. Are you a Bursar?

Cheers,

Simon.

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On 5/24/2017 4:17 PM, Simon J. Cambridge wrote:
> I like Baroque, but not Rococo. Rococo is so over the top it goes back around
> again for seconds!
>

And then asks for more. :-)


> And I have to ask. Are you a Bursar?

Golly gosh! I have never been asked that before.
What makes you ask that?
I have not been involved in academia for more years than I care to 
remember. I would say that I am more a horny handed son of toil. But for 
the fact that I am lazy, a skiver and my hands are now soft.


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Regards
     Stephen

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On 5/24/2017 5:28 PM, Stephen wrote:
>
>> And I have to ask. Are you a Bursar?


I forgot. I dropped out of the Unseen University (UU failed) :)

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     Stephen

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Stephen <mca### [at] aolcom> wrote:
> On 5/24/2017 5:28 PM, Stephen wrote:
> >
> >> And I have to ask. Are you a Bursar?
>
>
> I forgot. I dropped out of the Unseen University (UU failed) :)
>
> --
>
> Regards
>      Stephen

I could not resist! It is probably the only chance I will ever have to ask that
question.

Cheers,

Simon.

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On 5/24/2017 8:34 PM, Simon J. Cambridge wrote:
> Stephen <mca### [at] aolcom> wrote:
>> On 5/24/2017 5:28 PM, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> And I have to ask. Are you a Bursar?
>>
>>
>> I forgot. I dropped out of the Unseen University (UU failed) :)
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards
>>       Stephen
>
> I could not resist! It is probably the only chance I will ever have to ask that
> question.
>

As long as it makes you happy.

> Cheers,
>

Sláinte

Raises a glass of the golden one.

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     Stephen

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"Kenneth" <kdw### [at] gmailcom> wrote:

> By the way, Art Deco (and 'Moderne') are my favorite 'design philosophies' as
> well. Perhaps with a little bit of 'Steampunk' thrown in. (Disney's design for
> the Nautilus submarine in 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is a constant
> inspiration, as are the sleek, ominous Martian saucers in George Pal's 1950's
> version of WAR OF THE WORLDS.)

That inspired me to do a little doodle over the weekend - based on the kind of
style on several of Signet's printings of Ayn Rand's novels.

By far, Art Nouveau is my favorite style - the flowing organic curves and
integration of natural elements is immensely pleasing to my eye and mind.

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Bald Eagle wrote on 30/05/2017 13:52:
> "Kenneth" <kdw### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>
>> By the way, Art Deco (and 'Moderne') are my favorite 'design philosophies' as
>> well. Perhaps with a little bit of 'Steampunk' thrown in. (Disney's design for
>> the Nautilus submarine in 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA is a constant
>> inspiration, as are the sleek, ominous Martian saucers in George Pal's 1950's
>> version of WAR OF THE WORLDS.)
>
> That inspired me to do a little doodle over the weekend - based on the kind of
> style on several of Signet's printings of Ayn Rand's novels.
>
> By far, Art Nouveau is my favorite style - the flowing organic curves and
> integration of natural elements is immensely pleasing to my eye and mind.
>
>

I definitely like the sun rays.
;-)
Paolo

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Paolo Gibellini <p.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:

> I definitely like the sun rays.
> ;-)
> Paolo

Heh, thanks  :)
For some reason, it's the goofy clouds that really do it for me.

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Bald Eagle wrote on 01/06/2017 13:44:
> Paolo Gibellini <p.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>
>> I definitely like the sun rays.
>> ;-)
>> Paolo
>
> Heh, thanks  :)
> For some reason, it's the goofy clouds that really do it for me.
>

Your goofy clouds are far better than mine...
;-)
Paolo

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