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Heres the set for those of you who do not know it: (Cosmic Fleet Voyager)
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6985
> But it's so UGLY! Look at the nose, with all those width changes! (I know
> that there's no air in space, so the shape doesn't matter, but still!)
> Alan
The shape means nothing in space. I think this is one of the more realistic
(As far as real goes for LEGO models, that is) that they have made. I think
it is a complex nose, that while may not be the prettiest, it certainly does
have protection for the pilot. I love all the slopes in this set. This would
be a great set for parts! : )
To each his own, Alan. This is one of the few models that I have changed
slightly. I think the insectoids main ship or that awful Explorien ship is
UGLY, but usable for parts. I am a big fan of the classic Space ships, this
one is, IMHO, a continuation of it, and a worthy addition.
Scott S.
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In lugnet.space, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> Heres the set for those of you who do not know it: (Cosmic Fleet Voyager)
>
> http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6985
>
> > But it's so UGLY! Look at the nose, with all those width changes! (I know
> > that there's no air in space, so the shape doesn't matter, but still!)
> > Alan
>
> The shape means nothing in space. I think this is one of the more realistic
> (As far as real goes for LEGO models, that is) that they have made. I think
> it is a complex nose, that while may not be the prettiest, it certainly does
> have protection for the pilot. I love all the slopes in this set. This would
> be a great set for parts! : ) Yes.
> To each his own, Alan. This is one of the few models that I have changed
> slightly. I think the insectoids main ship or that awful Explorien ship is
> UGLY, but usable for parts. I am a big fan of the classic Space ships, this
> one is, IMHO, a continuation of it, and a worthy addition.
With a bit of modification on the nose, it wouldn't be so bad.
Alan
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Alan Gerber wrote:
> In lugnet.space, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> > Heres the set for those of you who do not know it: (Cosmic Fleet Voyager)
> >
> > http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6985
> >
> > > But it's so UGLY! Look at the nose, with all those width changes! (I know
> > > that there's no air in space, so the shape doesn't matter, but still!)
> > > Alan
> >
> > The shape means nothing in space. I think this is one of the more realistic
> > (As far as real goes for LEGO models, that is) that they have made. I think
> > it is a complex nose, that while may not be the prettiest, it certainly does
> > have protection for the pilot. I love all the slopes in this set. This would
> > be a great set for parts! : ) Yes.
> > To each his own, Alan. This is one of the few models that I have changed
> > slightly. I think the insectoids main ship or that awful Explorien ship is
> > UGLY, but usable for parts. I am a big fan of the classic Space ships, this
> > one is, IMHO, a continuation of it, and a worthy addition.
> With a bit of modification on the nose, it wouldn't be so bad.
> Alan
I'm with Scott (and others) on this one. After discovering the CFV just a few
months ago (it appeared at the start of my Dark Ages), I totally lucked into
trading for one -- for which I'm still incredibly grateful -- and it's a
fantastic set. I actually like the colour scheme (it photographs well,
dontchaknow), and it's extremely well thought out all around. I wonder what
happened internally to make those kind of designs go bye-bye? I keep wondering
if they had one or two chief set architects who sat around and thought about
authentic-looking and -feeling things...and where they went after BT-I (or what
horrible accident impaired them--too much ABS in the bloodstream? If yes, we're
all doomed. Doomed, I tell you).
My three favourite ships are still Galaxy Explorer, Blacktron I Invader, and the
new entry and new leader (for me), CFV--all for the same reason, really. (I
never owned a BT-I Renegade, so I plead ignorance of its charms.)
best
Lindsay
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