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(URL) Gentlemen, In times of war, even cold ones, hope glimmers true. LegoLand and the PCS forces are taking control of the space lanes again. The EB threat has demanded action. Let me give you a glimse of our new Starship. The Vanguard LL-X2: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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(...) (Snif) It's just so dang... space. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) "Adopt a fleebnork. They're DYING!" -Sally Struthers (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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WOW!!! Chris this is awesome! Can't wait until I can see it in person! Just finished looking at the rest of the preview pics in Brickshelf and have to say the use of the skateboard ramps in the docking bay is great. This is your best PCS creation (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Single tear... (URL) Never enough PCS for Goulet, baby. (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Ouch...be careful when transporting that beauty! (...) I hope, of course, that for us less fortunate of us there will be a full documentation of this craft online. *salutes* (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Great Googly Moogly! I've seen teaser pictures of this before, but jeez, it's big and beautiful. I'd love to see this parked next to my Blood Moon. While not strictly PCS, it certainly has the right colorations for the EB. I'd originally (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (grin) Whoa baby! That's whackedy whack (in a superb way)! And I thought the LL-X1 could not be topped. Heh. Bye-bye Kalishnakov. -ªþ§ ... What happens when the EB scans images of the LL-X2?...It falls to PieCeS? (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I remember seeing this in drydock a month ago; and my reaction is still the same: WOW! The additional detailing you've added is great. Finally, some significant weaponry. And lighting details in the hangar! It was a dark cavern before... Poor (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Absolutely beautiful. How cool is that. Man, I wish I could go to Brickfest. -Chris (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow! Beautiful ship you got there.Your detailing work is top-notch (large retro clusters, and the window supports topside, for example) and the bay in the back is simply cool! ...so what goes in the bay? Joe Meno PS. I am working on a PCS (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Baby, if you were there Goulet would write a song just for you. (URL) Goulet. (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Admiral, that is one beautiful ship. I love the 2001-ish look and the way you worked out your theme into a large ship. You are a master! Greetings, Alexander (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) lenny: this is really quite beautiful. such an elegant but unique shape. before i saw this ship, i thought jassim's dragonstar was the best i'd seen (not to step on any of the great SHIP builders out there) - but now.. i'm not sure. i really (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Oh my gosh........ (awesome ship! Tooonsss of greeblies! This could be a match to the Eastern Block all right!) That's a great ship but when I deploy Jay Hennen's ships that's going to look like grillin' patties!!! (I didn't meant that one as (...) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sir, I would like to say this in a very short message: I am very sorry for being so cocky. Dean signing off. Now. (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow. That is cool. I like the touch of blue added to the PCS color scheme. (...) Man I wish I was able to go. Next year by gosh, next year... (...) LOL! -Mike Petrucelli (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hooooleeee Crud! That is fantastic! Wow.Increadible! oh man. Can't wait to see this one IRL! btw, your sig is to die for! Magnifico! e (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wonderful ship. Detail balance is just right. I love the raised blue strip/skirt detail, and the curved covering panels around the missiles(?) on that bottom extension. Oh, and the downward bow extension, and the thruster-clusters, and the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Great job, Chris! I was inspired... (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hmmm. Looks like the link didn't work. Try again... (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) If ya came to dixielug meetin you'd get to see it!! HA! ;-) Ya the scateboard rams were an attempt to keep stuff from being square. It kinda limits my docking bay room though and I may raise the floor today just to make the landing strip (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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I know, I know, I'll be there next month for sure! Finally got moved and am currently unpacking all my Lego. Want to get my moonbase modules done by then. Sure wish I could make it to BF. :( Greg "Chris Giddens" <cgidd1@aol.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) (URL) Tom luv da PCS, baby. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) You scare me... you really really do... thanks for the props (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I think this is your best work yet, Chris. You seem to have somehow taken your whole bag of tricks for the smaller craft and presented them in a much larger and elegant way. Too cool- I can't wait to see this one up close and personal. -Felix (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Paul, Yep, those are missle pods. I appreciate the compliments. More pics will be coming after fest. Thanks to all you spacers who've helped and inspired better buildin!! (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Let me start off by saying this is the worst ship ever. Gorgeous colour scheme: sucks Seemless integration of canpopy to hull: sucks Incredible tribute to both Yamato and Hindenburg esthetic: sucks Perfect balancing of greebliness & (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Space, man... Space. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) But the real question is (and everyone else is to astounded to ask): IS IT SWOOSHABLE? I want to see you twirl around exerting several G's on those pilots. Whee! I am in so envy of you, your style, and all those nifty clear panels. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Chris Giddens wrote: Hey there Chris! Cool ship! Very sweet use of pre-printed quarter wall panels. Will the Pelican be able to land in the bay, or only one of the smaller landing craft? I find your shape very appealing. One (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) hahahaha, I hate you and all your aunties!!! Steenking Canadians!! Yours with Frap Ray (URL) Evil Clone Giddens >.< (URL) castle. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Ummm, yeah, what Gil said :) Love that shape, can't wait for more pictures. My current favorite design element is the missile racks on the underside. Always wanted to see a PCS capship. Thanks. Take care, Soren (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) As an Honorary Chief Master-at-Arms, I've done a walkthrough and give this ship my full recommendation for service. Excellent work Chris. This will be a fine flagship for the PCS line, unless there's something bigger coming???? Jamie Neufeld (...) (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.space)
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