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Re: Minifig Cryo Chamber
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lugnet.build
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Fri, 21 May 1999 19:29:42 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Tom McDonald writes:
> In lugnet.build, Jeremy H. Sproat writes:
> > Duane Hess wrote:
> > > I am trying to build a compact minifig cryo chamber for those deep space
> > > treks. Does anyone have some ideas they would be willing to share?
> >
> > About six ice cubes and a paper cup works pretty well for short trips.
> >
> > For longer trips, I take two Explorien-style clear blue half-cylinder pieces
> > to form a 4x4 hollow canister which a minifig can squeeze into with its leg
> > folded. I put 1x4 -> 2x2 hinge plates on the top and bottom to allow easy
> > clamshell-style access. VIP freezer compartments get a 2x2 slope with a
> > computer pettern attached to the outside -- the blinking lights lull the
> > VIPs to sleep.
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> Hehe.
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> Ahh... blinking lights... Enya... zzz..
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> I was thinking the same thing. Also the 4x6x2? older style space canopies work
> well, if you're not using them. But any full-sized canopy should do it. And
> IIRC you won't need to fold their legs. You won't get that nice round, snug,
> "iron lung" look like Sproaticus is suggesting, but it's an alternative.
>
> -Tom McD.
> when replying, please don't inhale the spamcake.
Since I don't have any of the trans cylinder halves, I trying out Tom's
suggestions. I was reluctant to go with it because of the room it eats up.
(Space travel is expensive, you know). I'm posting a version of the chamber
in the cad.dat.ideas group so that you can check it out. My idea is to ...
Aww well, you can look for yourselves.
Duane
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 | | Re: Minifig Cryo Chamber
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| (...) <snip> (...) Hmm. I haven't seen the ldraw pic yet, not until I get home. Kinda busy this weekend too. But FWIW, if you want a really small window, and don't want to use those canopies (cuz you might want more ships) try using one of those car (...) (27 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.build)
| | | Re: Minifig Cryo Chamber
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| (...) Pretty cool. If the unit is against the wall, you could actually build it into the wall, to save a bit of floor space. With the wall extended by one stud past the black frame, you'd still get a bit of white sticking out. I like using the (...) (27 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Minifig Cryo Chamber
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| (...) Hehe. Ahh... blinking lights... Enya... zzz.. I was thinking the same thing. Also the 4x6x2? older style space canopies work well, if you're not using them. But any full-sized canopy should do it. And IIRC you won't need to fold their legs. (...) (27 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.build)
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