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I have uploaded two new MOC's to represent my vision for space
tourism: an Earth-to-orbit passenger shuttle, and a lunar tour vehicle
for exploring the moon's surface in style. First, links to my web
pages and Brickshelf (same pics, but there are descriptions on my
pages):
Passenger Shuttle:
http://www.wards.net/~bill/lego/space/passenger-transport/
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=12519
Lunar vehicle:
http://www.wards.net/~bill/lego/space/lunar-tour-vehicle/
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=12518
If you sign up for this tour, you'll first ride the passenger shuttle
(a spaceplane, operating as an airplane in the atmosphere and as a
rocket outside it) to Earth orbit, where you'll transfer to the lunar
vehicle. The lunar vehicle then flies to the moon and drives around,
visiting historic sites, casinos, etc...
First, the passenger shuttle:
The airlock has a door on the side for loading passengers while on the
ground, and a door on the "ceiling" for docking with other vessels in
space. (Docking on the side presents problems where the wings will
hit the other craft.) When closed, both doors are flush with the
outside of the vessel. To open the side door, push inward and slide.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126276
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126289
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126286
A third door separates the airlock from the main cabin. Since the
crew wear full spacesuits at all times, there is no need for a door
between the cockpit and airlock. The airlock can also serve as a
refuge during radiation storms.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126291
This shuttle takes off and lands like an airplane, engines in ramjet
(air-breathing) mode, but carries oxygen tanks for flight outside of
the atmosphere. Like NASA's shuttle, the bottom surfaces are black
with heat-resistant tiles. The landing gear folds up and is covered
by heat-resistant doors. There is no vertical stabilizer - large
winglets at the tips of the wings serve a dual purpose rudder/aileron
functionality. For maneuvering in space, thrusters are mounted front
and rear.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126298
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126277
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126282
The second model is a lunar tour vehicle. It can't enter the Earth's
atmosphere, but can ferry back and forth between Earth and Moon, and
drive around on the lunar surface with its eight wheels. Its engines
rotate for downward or rearward thrust (or other directions, if
needed). Each pair of engine pods is connected via Technic gears and
axles, so that the engines on each side rotate together.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126307
The front and rear pairs of wheels are used for steering, and are
linked together using Technic gears. In addition, these wheels are
mounted using a pivot mechanism to enable them to negotiate rough
terrain. The middle four wheels are each individually mounted on
springs. Thus this is a true off-road vehicle, which is good because
the moon doesn't have roads :-)
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126309
Guest accomodations consist of three comfortable staterooms. Two of
them have queen-sized beds, and the third has a pair of twin-sized
beds. Each has a chair and table, and under each bed is storage space
for clothing and other personal items. A head (bathroom) is located
in the rear, with toilet and shower.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126324
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126325
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126337
The rear section is divided into two levels. The lower level consists
of a galley (kitchen), head, and airlock. Upstairs is the crew area,
with another head, the captain's cabin, and a bunk room with five
bunks for the remaining crew.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126336
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126331
Up front, the bridge seats two pilot/driver crewmembers, with two sets
of identical controls. Below this is an observation lounge and dining
area for guests.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126316
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=126318
LMKWTK.
--Bill.
XFUT: lugnet.space
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William R Ward bill@wards.net http://www.wards.net/~bill/
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| (...) <snip> (...) They look great Bill. The sliding hatch on the shuttle is sharp. The landing gear hides quite nicely. The engine room seems very cramped and industrial (which of course is exactly how it should be!) What are those dark grey pieces (...) (23 years ago, 24-Feb-02, to lugnet.space)
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| Sweet! I love it when you build a MOC and then add another MOC that's meant to go with it. Awesome. Any chance for detail pics of the workings of your door? What I want to know is, can the door be closed from the outside? or do you have to do it (...) (23 years ago, 24-Feb-02, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) Hey, it's the Pan Am Orion from 2001! And a really good version of it! (...) and that's the ATV version of the Lunar Bus on 2001! Wow! I took the tour, got to know the crew, but didn't get any ticket information...what's up with that? (...) (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.space)
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