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Hi all, The first of the 2003 lineup is the HopLab. (URL) is a quick hop lander with mobile lab and scanning equipment. A ship that the Lego Space Command split into two vehicles in the Classic Space Age. Combining the hoppin' tech of (URL) the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space) !
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Chris, I really like this. That window works perfectly. Other nice details are the hatch with built in ladder and the use of those ball turret pieces as engines. Bruce (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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I curse you for how awesome this looks Chris ;) This totally hit the mark for the 'tween theme. As soon as I saw those ball sockets in the Ep II sets I thought 'rocket nozzle'. Looks like you thought the same and employeed them in a most excellent (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Very inspiring, Chris. But I wonder- what did the pre-classic era do for land vehicles? It would be interesting to see what preceded the alien moon stalker and such. Any plans? Felix (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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Hi Chris, Nice work. This is more along the lines of the stuff I want to work on. I'm really impressed by it. The one that impresses me the most is the LL-818. Very nice. :) I really like the white theme for it-- I'd like to see how some of it (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! Yep, but gotta get a base established first. Hint hint. Chris <>< (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Hi, thanks for the input. And here's a glimse into that progression you asked for: www.classic-space.co...CSmen1.jpg Chris <>< (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks dude (for everything but the cursin') Those ball sockets (the 12 year old boy in my is giggling) are really swift. They look like the bell on some Apollo era thruster or something. They were fun to use, and made connecting them fun (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks so much! The windows are fun to work with, but difficult to attach and make sturdy. This one crumbled many times and I was crawlin' around on the floor pickin' up the pieces. Now it's very solid. It attaches with a pin on the front. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) These are getting better every time... this looks more like "realistic classic space" to me than "pre-classic space", which is a good thing IMHO. The cockpit windows on this one are killer. The engine clusters look very functional. I could (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) YES, that what I was hoping for. I read my old world book encyclopedias and looked at cool pics on the covers of magazines (Pop. Mechanics, Pop. Sci., Omni etc) and thought HOW COOL IS THAT? Bubbly cockpits with spindly landing gear. Thrusters (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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Wow! That is all really nice. The style and color scheme of these, while not really near Classic Space in my book, is very cool. The new one I like a lot. The short, fat, bulbous look really works. And the interior is great, too. I really like how (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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great stuff! Although I personally prefer black on blue or blue on white over grey/white. I liked the way you made the 45° angle work with wings and nose. I agree with the other guy, many concentrate on either the modular buildings or the killer (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks. The style and color aren't supposed to be Classic Space, just the grandpa of it. As these ships develop, tech becomes smaller and more space effecient, then the ships get simpler (ok it's all silly thinkin' in me brain). As to the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Much appreciated. (...) Eh, to each his own :-D We'll be seein' some color soon in the P-CS timeline. (...) Moc's with wheels and I never have gotten along. But rest assured I'm tryin :-D (...) Welcome to .space Have you checked out the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Maybe you missed these: (URL) modular units, smaller than the modular land buildings and no restraints but free in 3D? like this:? (URL) also saw a MIR but forget who made it. Thats about it. (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) What a cool little ship. Love the cockpit detailing. Actually the detailing all around is well done, especially the nozzles. As for the color choices, I really like the white. And it photographs well:) Joe Meno (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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Chris, That Starfleet Voyager X1 just takes the cake! I really like what you have done. You made it modern, yet kept the soul of the original. Kudos! The reason that I like the Starfleet Voyager X1 is that the original was my first big Classic Space (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Damn that's fine. Quick, build some more! :) (...) I first saw your models in the Brickfest pictures just after I came out of my dark age. Needless to say I immediately put your brickshelf folder into my favourites and embarked on a search for (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank ya Joe! I neglected to post about it, but your Nautilis model is fine fine buildin'. Hope to see you and yoru MOCS in the space room at Brickfest! Chris <>< (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) *sigh* One regrets he can't build all day every day. Gotta work sometime. (...) Thanks a lot! I regret that I didn't take more pics and post some of these first models. Lazyness, broken camera, and a rush before fest all contributed to it. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! That one is one of my favorites (and I'm hating taking it apart). The original starfleet voyager is a groovy ship. I actually built my pre-version before getting my hands on an original. I didn't realize I dwarfed it with mine. :-D Oh (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I feel your pain. I've got that, plus two preschool boys to chase around. (...) I missed out on getting a mostly complete Poolside Paradise (it did have all the windows) at a reasonable price on Ebay by SECONDS. I'm still a bit bitter about (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks, you'll be seeing me and the Nautilus there, at least! Joe Meno (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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Sweet! Words cannot express my amazement at your cockpit design. The effort and care taken with this ship is evident in even the smallest corners. Take care Soren (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow. Functional AND beautiful. Masterfully done, Chris! Cheers, Paul (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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I like the color (or lack of) scheme that you use throughout your works. I can definately tell your ships from others, mostly from the cool windows you use. Good intergration of angles and greebles. out Tony Knaak (2 URLs) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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That ship really gives a shaky feeling, looks like it is glued together! In a nice and proper way that is. I perticularly Like the use of the ball sockets as thrusters. Last year you set the style guide... Now your first child has been born! I think (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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This pre-classis space stuff is way cool. I like the washed out coloring. Though if a NASA-esque group built this, there'd likely be some gold insulation foil somewhere on the ship to add a splash of color. I've actually been thinking of building in (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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Okay...I know I've already posted for this, but I have to do it again. I LOVE this thing. Having a chance to go back and really pick out the details (dual hatch entry, inset science stations, the venting of the engines), I have to say that it's (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you so very much. What's cool about this ship is it went together quickly. BUT, the pieces I had were sorted and organized and it made the build so much easier. I appreciate the encouragement! Chris <>< (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) An honor to hear that from you Paul! Thanks! Chris <>< (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks, I'll have to tip the hat to the Grand Admiral and his Aces High ship for the use of these windows. His was the first I saw use them and the white color scheme as well. (perhaps that gambler was a pre classic explorer once). I like (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! I think the sockets really give it that future NASA flavor. (...) We named him Hoppy! *passes out cigars* (...) What's funny is, I built it to be a lander and a lab. And figured I'd use the 6901 as it's future child... but, I needed (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! hmmm, cool idea. (...) Freaky! I can't wait to see it! Pre classic blood moon ;-) (...) Chris <>< (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) as always, your stuff is amazing. i happen to like this one because of its compact size (ezier to digest). your canopy usage rocks (again), i really love how roomy those canopies make the spacecraft interior. none of that cramped space that (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Again Gil, I'm honored! Who know's the future of space with TLC... I hope this new Science theme that's coming out yields some really cool stuff. *crosses fingers* I'm sure the Pre Classic space line will enjoy some NASA type pieces :-D Chris (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) It's the VW Beatle of space. ;-) (...) heh, you are the master of maxin' out space. (and Space.) (...) I gotta get more of these thingies... and the AT TE's are 'spensive *searches bricklink* (...) Ladder was a total accident. I put the back (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.space)
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