Needs a smiley face:
People got obsessive about that (actually three) side view. Example from 2018:
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When I was reviewing some of the equations I've posted I noticed some anomalies with the Angles Rate of change from segment to segment, this would be the acceleration of inclination. Even though the curve itself may look ok, when you chart the rate of change it shows an irregular pattern, just like a hill may appear to have a smooth contour from a distance but is full of ups & downs when you walk it. ... Just as an example I charted some of the original template angles
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Schlorwagen is an instantiation. I have my own [un-built] octahedral geodesic aeroform.
One benefit of the Template is giving enough hope to dive in.
JethroBodine in 2011 for example, even though he fell wide of the mark.
I think one of the highest uses would be to increase the tumblehome of the top to conform to the front view. Plus blisters and canopies and rooftop air conditioners.