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Thomas
 Post subject: My latest mod: another Skewb variation
PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:13 pm 
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Remember my Cubic Megaminx? (see twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6329)
I liked the shape, so I also made one with a Skewb mechanism.

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Only halfway building did I stumble upon Vadim's similar Envelope Skewb (see twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5046).

Anyone know of a good name for this design?

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S.Rubiks
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I would call it ruining a GREAT skewb puzzle. :lol:

How about the Skewb Cube?

Skewb-ecks Cube (Skewb X Cube). because of the x on the sides.

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Since the Megaminx mod was partially dodecahedron -> cube, and the Skewb mod is partially cube -> dodecahedron, you could try to name it something along the lines of Dodecahedronic Skewb (or something that flows better)! :)
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Noah
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Wow! I love it. Did you just cut up a Skewb Ultimate?

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No way I could solve that in a hurry, I hate skewbs..

Nice job though!

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Pembo wrote:
No way I could solve that in a hurry, I hate skewbs..

Nice job though!


:shock: They're soo fun!

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Pembo
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They take me about 6 minutes...

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Noah
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Pembo wrote:
They take me about 6 minutes...
With your solution. Have you bothered learning a new one? I bet you could get around 30 at least with the one I use.

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Clayne H.
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Wow, always looking so professional.

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Very nice :D . I think it is cool how the megaminx looks kind of like a
higher order skewb.

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Fantastic work!

Well, it's not a secret, that I like Skewbs - and this is a very beautiful design!
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Ryan Thompson
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Great Mod! Vadim made a similar one a while back. It appears to me that he truncated the corners while you didn't. They're both great ideas. So professional. :D viewtopic.php?t=5046&highlight=envelope+skewb
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Noah
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Ryan Thompson wrote:
Great Mod! Vadim made a similar one a while back. It appears to me that he truncated the corners while you didn't. They're both great ideas. So professional. :D viewtopic.php?t=5046&highlight=envelope+skewb
I like how Thomas did the 6 colour scheme with his though.

Still they are both great mods.

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xcool wrote:
Pembo wrote:
They take me about 6 minutes...
With your solution. Have you bothered learning a new one? I bet you could get around 30 at least with the one I use.

I once looked at learning one, then decided against it..
I am not too fussed, I can solve one, and that's all I care about. :)

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Vadim
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Oops,
posted it twice!
Please see post below.
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Ryan Thompson wrote:
Great Mod! Vadim made a similar one a while back. It appears to me that he truncated the corners while you didn't. They're both great ideas. So professional. :D viewtopic.php?t=5046&highlight=envelope+skewb

Yes I cut the corners.
I do like your 6-colour version, Thomas, looks great!
I made all cut faces the same colour:

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Mr.Twisty
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Another great puzzle. I can't wait to see what you post next week. :D

You have come up with some great, well made puzzles.

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Scott Bedard
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very clever, i love how it resembles your cubic megaminx.

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Frank Tiex
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Well, what shall I do except repeat myself.
Vadim, your design looks also extraordinary.
Great!

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Skewb-6

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I think Thomas is the fastest producer of great quality mods!
a mod every other week! Wow!
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Vadim wrote:
I think Thomas is the fastest producer of great quality mods!
a mod every other week! Wow!
Vadim


I'll back this.

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Thomas
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Vadim wrote:
I think Thomas is the fastest producer of great quality mods!
a mod every other week! Wow!


Stop pressuring me! :-)

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Thomas wrote:
Stop pressuring me! :-)

Thomas



Personally, I am terrible with polyhedra mods...! :oops:

And for someone who can not only make fast mods, butl also good quality ones, I would like to express my respect! :)




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Pantazis don't worry, your mods are also quite amazing. :o

I find it interesting that it doesn't change shape after turns. Surprised me.
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 Post subject: Re: My latest mod: another Skewb variation
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thomas you are such a beast :D
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Pierce J
 Post subject: Re: My latest mod: another Skewb variation
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dude dont bump a topic thats a year old and not contribute any info :wink:

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