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(...) I know nothing about aircraft, but I do know this model is fantastic! Lots of excellent building techniques. The cockpit and landing gear catch my eye right away, as to the different layers that make up the wings. Another stunning replica from (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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Just seeing how much "mileage" I can get out of a simple model. ;o) Super-duper mini balloon tires, for the frugally-minded: (URL) Oops: (URL) Okay, you amazing train-buildy-people, I don't think I've seen an engine quite like this one out of (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Don't know if you caught this one or not... Here is a video of a "homemade" one...(A car seat with a 5 point racing harness welded to a robotic arm.) (URL) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It looks excellent! I'm a big fan of the windshield, how did you make it? Is it stiff plastic or flexible? (Yes I'm considering making a custom windshield for one of my own mocs) Nice work on the landing gear also. Have you ever tried studs (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dave, Thanks much! Glad to know that people enjoy the approach. I keep studying the boxes and catalogs... That was Lego at its best, AFAIAC, though I do enjoy other eras, too. It seems, for me, the photography and image presentation add (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'll try a couple of things tonight and post pix tomorrow. Trying new things is good. I'll probably end up deciding that I should have done it a while ago. (...) ;o) lol! Jonathan (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) It has been a while since I built it, but I am sure the dark bley foudation is 2xn bricks and plates and the two shells (light bley and black) are built upon that and then brought together by another row of 2xn bricks at the very top. They are (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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I am giving HUGE discounts on my remaining stock in my Bricklink store: (URL) lots of small and medium size 1990s TOWN sets at unbelievable prices. Also, in reference to a DUPLO collection: (URL) am now offering it for $50 + shipping for all or $35 (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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In lugnet.trains, Jordan Schwarz wrote: SNIP (...) SNIP (...) Jordan, These are really cool. More fantastic additions to an already impressive Factory gallery. A couple suggestions on the already cool FL9. 1. Have you considered moving the powered (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) I used to agree with you but lately I've decided that a slightly oversized mirror can actually add an awful lot to a model. I find that they just have that extra and subtle little bit of realism. Of course it's personal taste so YMMV. (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Yes it is that one. (...) Thanks for the info and the link to the picture. Did you connect the light bley shell to the black interior at all or is it free floating? Cheers, Jude (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks! Yellow is a good color to use for this because of its brightness - yellow and dark grey for accents are a good color pairing. I've been meaning to get back into aquazone and have some more ideas, but I have some work to do:-) Joe (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Jude. (and Tim, once again, for the cab design) (...) Thanks for that as well. Sometimes I wonder if I should be photographing the vehicles alone. Is this the building you're referring to: (URL) It is snotted only on the front. (it is (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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In lugnet.aquazone, Aaron Amatnieks wrote: (snip) (...) Thanks! The arms are very optional. I really wanted some kind of grippers for the craft, so that was the result.The arms can be rotated back and to the bottom of the craft. And yellow works (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! This model literally built itself after I figured out the engine pods. It has a really sleek look without the arms...which can be replaced with other items. As production baseline...give me a little time:-). Got some work to do! Joe (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.aquazone, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. Good to hear. And, thanks again for the killer cab. (...) It was important for me to do it in dark green. I am going to work on another style cab in dark green as well. (...) I have until now avoided mirrors. My overall thought is they (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Jonathan, I think is a great design. But a few questions about the grey snot tile bricked building in the background... Is it snotted on all sides? Or is the snot just a facade on the one side? Is the building fairly solid or does it fall (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town)
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Ralph, Very nicely done (again)! You've used limited but helpful SNOT techniches and come away with a great model. The nose especially is just beautifully done, and I like the missile designs. And you've clearly come up wotha very smooth way to fold (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hi Jonathan, I don't think the back is too high at all. And I think the curve looks awesome. You've really captured the shape of the rear perfectly. Overall this looks excellent. I especially love the greebles on it. They really look (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Ralph, I grew up very close to Langley AFB, home of Tactical Air Command and the first F-15 squadrons. Your design rekindles some sweet memories of watching eagles take off doing a 90 degree climb with afterburners. Every detail is perfect on (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jan-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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