Quote - As it happens, they (the ubiquitous "they") appear to have tried to address some of the complaints levelled at the 2010s, by tweaking the design a little, as seen in Asylum with a less prominent rear vent and a metallic paint job.

Interesting stuff.  Thank you.  I wonder who decided on the modifications after the designs were finalized.  Hmm.

I've speculated that the main problem with the Paradigm design was the "hunchback" effect of that back vent area.  It changes the position of the head-dome, as seen in profile, which changes how we perceive the "attitude" and "posture" of the Dalek.  We anthropomorphicize... umm... if I got the word right... we project onto the non-human Dalek form as many human features as we can, unconsciously.  The traditional design gives the Daleks a very alert, upright, military posture, with the "head" drawn back.  The Paradigm design makes them seem slouched forward, with a philosopher's question mark posture, rather than a soldier's exclamation point.  They seem less imposing, as a result.  And they look sort of tubby.  :unsure:

Or that was my muddled thought, while showering.  Umm.

 

I guess I am OT in an OT thread again. 

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