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Trainhead gives space a whirl
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Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:02:26 GMT
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Yeah, yeah, I know I’ve been into trains for quite some time. But after months
and months of saying things like “I almost build space stuff”, an upcoming
LEGO show here in Dallas has prompted me to finally build some space stuff.
I got primed by building Jon Palmer’s
Scumcraft - Great model.
Then I moved to Allister McLaren’s
Starsky & Hutch Hovercar - This looks really nice when done.
After having drooled over this
Apollo Lander viewing
module for a long time, I decided to build one of my own.
Apollo Lander Moonbase module
That went fairly quick, and I still had way too many gray bricks left. So after
seeing Keith Goldman’s Mech Bay, and being a train guy at heart, I devised a scenario integrating
trains and space.
Behold... space based intermodal! Using standardized containers, the warehouse
module stores the containers. Soon to be built ships move the containers between
worlds. And soon to be built space trains move the containers around the
moonbase.
Intermodal Warehouse Moonbase module
Container Design:
Photo -- LDraw file
I have to say that due to time and so much amazing prior art, I was heavily
influenced by the other terrific space builders. There’s probably not enough
database space on LUGNET to mention all those that I drew inspiration from.
Instead, I’ll say thanks to those of you who might see your design elements in
these creations!
I’m hoping to get two more modules done (as well as a ship and train) by show
time... but we’ll see. The modules would be pretty basic: a landing platform for
the container ship, and a combo parking lot/gift shop for the Lunar Lander
museum.
Anyway, your thoughts and feedback are much welcomed! I still have some touch-up
and finalization to do to both modules.
Jake
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Jake McKee
Webmaster - BIP
http://www.bricksonthebrain.com
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Message has 7 Replies:
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| (...) warehouse (...) between (...) [(URL) Intermodal Warehouse Moonbase module>] (...) (URL) Photo> -- (URL) LDraw file>] Ewww...www... 8 wide!!!! *yuck!* J/K.. I LOVE IT!!!...!!! Can't wait to see the .TRAINS! -brickmodder (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Trainhead gives space a whirl
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| Hi Jack, You present us some very nice creations! I especially like the idea of a standard container going along with the MoonBase background. This will allow more people to build MoonBase related stuff, without building MoonBase modules. Any (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | Re: Trainhead gives space a whirl
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| (...) This is pretty cool. I really like the gantry made out of fence elements. Your choice of Scout Trooper as foreperson is something I found a bit strange - is this a Star Wars MOC, or is he about to leave for the staff fancy dress party? :-) (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) This is fun...and a great look with the down-set connector attached by the stairwell. (...) Now this is just plain marvy. I love the concept of space freight, and the intermodal has interested me for a long time. The warehouse with the central (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | Re: Trainhead gives space a whirl
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| (...) Welcome to .space Jake! And, way to join in with a splash(1)! Snip, but I must say that I'm impressed by the research and links you've included. Your post is, in itself, an excellent introduction to .space. (...) Soon to be built? No wonder my (...) (20 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | Design questions
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| (...) Lucky you... But thats not the topic today. (...) Great design! As I worked on a container system for moonbase, too (yes, I'm not only into castle), I am interested on some details of the design: 1. How do you handle stacking of containers? I (...) (20 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Trainhead gives space a whirl
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| (...) Welcome to the wonderful world of space building. And a very cool start. The warehouse overall is fairly plain and boxy, but that's tha nature of warehouses, so you got it spot on. That said there's a lot of cool detailing spattered about. I'm (...) (20 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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