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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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Thanks to everyone who gave me criticisms and suggestions while building this.
The SS-A Paladin features a payload of eight Improved Starlite Warheads, two
blasters, and an integrated beam cannon. The powerful beam cannon can fire three
times and remain within safe energy parameters. An additional shot can be made
using emergency energy stores.
The SS-A Paladin also features a super computer, which sits behind the pilot, to
assist in target identification, data, and acquisition, statistical outcome
data, and navigation. The computer-assisted flight frees the pilot to
concentrate on maneuvers—making the Paladin a more effective dog-fighter than
it’s experimental predecessor.
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=65380
Deep links:
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Thanks to everyone who gave me criticisms and suggestions while building
this.
The SS-A Paladin features a payload of eight Improved Starlite Warheads, two
blasters, and an integrated beam cannon. The powerful beam cannon can fire
three times and remain within safe energy parameters. An additional shot can
be made using emergency energy stores.
The SS-A Paladin also features a super computer, which sits behind the pilot,
to assist in target identification, data, and acquisition, statistical
outcome data, and navigation. The computer-assisted flight frees the pilot to
concentrate on maneuvers—making the Paladin a more effective dog-fighter than
it’s experimental predecessor.
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Gorgeous! The studless look comes off superbly. This looks almost part UCS,
part system scale, especially with the detail-rich cockpit. The break apart
view is excellent too....interesting to see how the SNOT came together.
Despite it’s lack of SW guns and skimpy technical data/background fiction, an
excellent build Phil.
Cheers,
-Gil
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
Deep links:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11
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14
Thanks to everyone who gave me criticisms and suggestions while building
this.
The SS-A Paladin features a payload of eight Improved Starlite Warheads, two
blasters, and an integrated beam cannon. The powerful beam cannon can fire
three times and remain within safe energy parameters. An additional shot can
be made using emergency energy stores.
The SS-A Paladin also features a super computer, which sits behind the pilot,
to assist in target identification, data, and acquisition, statistical
outcome data, and navigation. The computer-assisted flight frees the pilot to
concentrate on maneuvers—making the Paladin a more effective dog-fighter than
it’s experimental predecessor.
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Where’s the landing gear? *hehe*
Otherwise, a nice smooth design. Sort of reminds me of the Colonial Vipers from
battlestar Galactica. I love the pilot’s seat and the controls. Very nice.
Adrian
http://www.brickfrenzy.com
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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What’s up Phil?
At first it looked to me like a predecessor to the Galactica MkII
The Paladin is in a class of its own.
As always your SNOT rules. I have been “influenced by you.
You will notice that when I finish my DR02A Drop and Retrieval Ship.
Keep them coming!!!
David.
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
Deep links:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
11
12
13
14
Thanks to everyone who gave me criticisms and suggestions while building
this.
The SS-A Paladin features a payload of eight Improved Starlite Warheads, two
blasters, and an integrated beam cannon. The powerful beam cannon can fire
three times and remain within safe energy parameters. An additional shot can
be made using emergency energy stores.
The SS-A Paladin also features a super computer, which sits behind the pilot,
to assist in target identification, data, and acquisition, statistical
outcome data, and navigation. The computer-assisted flight frees the pilot to
concentrate on maneuvers—making the Paladin a more effective dog-fighter than
it’s experimental predecessor.
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Wow, this thing is great! All the details just come together perfectly. I wish I
could pull off a color scheme like this, hard to describe why, but it just seems
right. The stand is a nice touch too.
Daniel Rubin
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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Well, I gotta tell you, I prefered by far the Paladin. It looked sleekier and
it had more grace. The SSA Paladin is still a nice ship, but compared to some
of your previous work, I’m disappointed. But that’s just my opinion. I see
many people really like it, so maybe it’s me...
Still, I have to congratulate you for your work. Your ships are truly
beautiful. Kepp up the amazing work!
Terry
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
> Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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Hey Phil,
That's lovely. Mmmmmmm, SNOT. Having a very special place
in my heart for SNOT construction, I especially like the wing
and hull fairing mixture as seen in the ventral shots; I do
want to ask, however, how you affixed those to the fuselage
section. How many studs of contact do they have, and is there
any connection between the two halves (R and L wing)?
Also, that cockpit is beautiful. I wanted to ask, regarding the
detailed engine segment:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=593978
Have you considered using the Bounty Hunter Pursuit 2x2x2 droid
body in black with the engine wiring? That seems like it would
look pretty good in there.
Man, what goodness. Excellent opening canopy mechanism, too.
So much innovation to, uh, "borrow" here...
best
LFB
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I like the 3/4 rear view - the stacked wedge plates under the tail fin give the
appearance of flare or chaff dispensers, or some kind of cooling apparatus.
Cockpit rocks, too.
James Wilson
Dallas, TX
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In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote:
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Gorgeous! The studless look comes off superbly. This looks almost part UCS,
part system scale, especially with the detail-rich cockpit. The break apart
view is excellent too....interesting to see how the SNOT came together.
Despite it’s lack of SW guns and skimpy technical data/background fiction, an
excellent build Phil.
Cheers,
-Gil
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Dear Gil,
Believe it or not all my SW cannons are currently tied-up in my Serpentor
Hover-Throne, which, I might add, does not have a landing gear. Next time I will
include an annotated version of the fictional history.
But I’m glad you like the Paladin!
Your pal,
Phil
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In lugnet.space, Adrian Drake wrote:
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Where’s the landing gear? *hehe*
Otherwise, a nice smooth design. Sort of reminds me of the Colonial Vipers
from battlestar Galactica. I love the pilot’s seat and the controls. Very
nice.
Adrian
http://www.brickfrenzy.com
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Thanks, Adrian. I’m glad you like it!
I hadn’t noticed the similarity to the Vipers. But now that someone points it
out, I can see it.
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In lugnet.space, David Rabadan wrote:
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What’s up Phil?
At first it looked to me like a predecessor to the Galactica MkII
The Paladin is in a class of its own.
As always your SNOT rules. I have been “influenced by you.
You will notice that when I finish my DR02A Drop and Retrieval Ship.
Keep them coming!!!
David.
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Thanks for the comments, David.
I’m happy to hear that my designs can influence others. I’ve learned tons from
AFoLs, and it means a lot to hear that some can learn from me.
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In lugnet.space, Mark Sandlin wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions and help with this one, Mark. Maybe the Paladin3 will
have a landing gear.
Or not.
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In lugnet.space, Daniel Rubin wrote:
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Wow, this thing is great! All the details just come together perfectly. I
wish I could pull off a color scheme like this, hard to describe why, but it
just seems right. The stand is a nice touch too.
Daniel Rubin
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Thanks, Daniel. I’m glad you like it!
Heh, I don’t know if I ever “pull off” color schemes. I’m a complete hack when
it comes to color. But I’m glad this one appears to work.
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In lugnet.space, Terry Prosper wrote:
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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Well, I gotta tell you, I prefered by far the Paladin. It looked sleekier
and it had more grace. The SSA Paladin is still a nice ship, but compared to
some of your previous work, I’m disappointed. But that’s just my opinion. I
see many people really like it, so maybe it’s me...
Still, I have to congratulate you for your work. Your ships are truly
beautiful. Kepp up the amazing work!
Terry
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Sorry to hear that, Terry.
Though I consider this to be a step up in “evolution” of the SS series, I’m
still pretty attached to the original Paladin. I’m glad you can still appreciate
it on it’s own along others I’ve done.
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In lugnet.space, Lindsay Frederick Braun wrote:
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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Hey Phil,
That’s lovely. Mmmmmmm, SNOT. Having a very special place
in my heart for SNOT construction, I especially like the wing
and hull fairing mixture as seen in the ventral shots; I do
want to ask, however, how you affixed those to the fuselage
section. How many studs of contact do they have, and is there
any connection between the two halves (R and L wing)?
Also, that cockpit is beautiful. I wanted to ask, regarding the
detailed engine segment:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=593978
Have you considered using the Bounty Hunter Pursuit 2x2x2 droid
body in black with the engine wiring? That seems like it would
look pretty good in there.
Man, what goodness. Excellent opening canopy mechanism, too.
So much innovation to, uh, “borrow” here...
best
LFB
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Thanks for the comments Lindsay!
The wings/engines have an eight-stud contact area on the side of the fuselage:
four on the top row and four in the second row. There is no connection between
the two halves. It would have been difficult to do so and maintain appearance,
as their studs are faced opposingly. They hold on really well, though.
I might have considered it, if I had that element. One of the droid bodies
probably would look really good in there, though. Great suggestion. Thanks!
Glad you like it!
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In lugnet.space, James Wilson wrote:
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I like the 3/4 rear view - the stacked wedge plates under the tail fin give
the appearance of flare or chaff dispensers, or some kind of cooling
apparatus. Cockpit rocks, too.
James Wilson
Dallas, TX
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Thanks, James!
The vents in back are intended for cooling. With the hatch off you can see the
fan unit. (heh, he said “unit.”)
Glad you like it!
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Philip Painter wrote:
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Finally took some pics of the Super Striker Advanced Paladin:
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I really like the grey slopage behind the cockpit! It really makes the canopy
look smooth. And the judicious use of stickers, very nicely done, I approve
wholeheartedly. And the engine is a great idea, simple yet looks awesome.
Not too excited about the wing shape, though - the Paladin’s wings looked a lot
cooler. Perhaps there’s such a thing as going to too much trouble to avoid
visible studs?
Oh, and it needs landing gear. :-)
Cheers,
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I really like the grey slopage behind the cockpit! It really makes the canopy
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The SS-A Paladin is a great ship. I agree that the cockpit design is really
outstanding. I also really like the exploded views you provided showing how all
that SNOT came together. You make it look really easy. I also like the missle
racks on the underside of the wing.
I also agree about the wing shape. They seem a little too bulky (area-wise)
when compared to the sleekness of the rest of the ship. If they were either
swept back at a sharper anle or they were narrower (shorter chord) then the
entire ship might look better proportioned??
Anyways, just my opinions.. Overall, it does really look good.
regards,
drc
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In lugnet.space, Douglas R. Clark wrote:
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Not too excited about the wing shape, though
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I also agree about the wing shape. They seem a little too bulky (area-wise)
when compared to the sleekness of the rest of the ship. If they were either
swept back at a sharper anle or they were narrower (shorter chord) then the
entire ship might look better proportioned??
Anyways, just my opinions.. Overall, it does really look good.
regards,
drc
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Thanks for the comments and criticisms, Paul and Doug.
The wing shape is probably something I could work on—out of all the shapes I
tried I like it the best, but I confess I’m not completely satisfied with it
either. I didn’t want it to be a mere reiteration of the previous Paladin, and
used the F-22 Raptor as a more immediate influence to the design than the
Crusher Joe/Macross ships.
It’s true too, that plates allow for a lot more angles than bricks. Maybe I
shouldn’t sacrifice angles for no studs next time.
Anyhow, I’m glad you guys liked it. And thanks for the comments.
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Believe it or not all my SW cannons are currently tied-up in my Serpentor
Hover-Throne
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I hate you with all the genetically combined hatred of history’s greatest
haters.
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