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Re: Navy Destroyer MOC
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Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:16:29 GMT
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Some teaser pictures are up:
http://www.netpresonic.com/lego/ddgn
Thanks for the compliments!
Marc
In lugnet.build, Geordan Hankinson writes:
> Great I'm looking forward to seeing pics! Doh! I forgot your site when I
> made up the list of links for the hopefully soon to be created
> build.military, your blackhawk is way cool!
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> -Geordan-
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> In lugnet.build, Marc Cook writes:
> > I've come across maybe two or three Navy MOC's. A few submarines,
> > and even a couple of modern navy aircraft carriers but practically zero
> > Frigates or Destroyers. After searching long and hard on Lugnet and
> > Brickshelf I determined it was time to create a MOC of a modern naval
> > destroyer/frigate.
> >
> > Well it's done. It's a hybrid cruise missile, nuclear powered
> > destroyer/frigate, MOC, scale to minifig but not quite as big as
> > a true scale minifig MOC might be. Come on now, I only
> > have so many pieces...
> >
> > Specs:
> >
> > 3 completely fitted enclosed decks (that sit on each other and are
> > easily lifted up to allow viewing access):
> >
> > Deck 1 - Hull
> > Contains 12 bunks, galley, kitchen, sick bay, engine room (housing a
> > nuclear reactor, weapons storage, general storage, head and shower.
> >
> > Deck 2 - Main Deck - exterior
> > 2 .50 cal machine guns, SAM/Cruise missile launcher, 2 mounted torpedo
> > launchers with torpedoes, 70mm enclosed cannon turret, helicopter pad, 2
> > depth charge launchers
> >
> > Deck 2 - Main Deck - interior
> > Ready/Briefing/Conference room, Officer Quarters ( 6 bunks ), 4 extra
> > bunks (SEAL Team or visitor use)
> >
> > Deck 3 - Bridge / CIC
> > 3 station bridge (Navigation, Captain, Helmsman)
> > 4 station CIC (Communication, Tactical, Weapons,
> > and Sonar/Radar operator)
> >
> > Berthing for 18 permanent crew, 4 temporary for 22 total.
> >
> > For you X-Navy or Navy buffs this is not a model that represents a
> > replica of an existing or decommission ship. I've never been in the Navy
> > so perhaps my terminology is off and it's probably true that a Destroyer
> > or Frigate will never house it's own nuclear reactor, but that's the
> > beauty of lego's right? The ability to replicate the impossible, and
> > for virtually no cost. Call it a concept nuclear, coast guard cutter
> > sized cruise missile destroyer.
> >
> > It's about 2 feet tall and about 3 feet long, and almost 1 foot
> > in the widest spot of the hull. Colored in light gray, with black
> > and dark gray trim.
> >
> > Great you say, but where are the pictures? I'm shooting it
> > tonight digitally and should have pictures available by
> > tomorrow.
> >
> > If you know of any sites containing any other naval MOC's
> > WWI or newer) please respond with links.
> > Not enough of them out there...
> >
> > Some of my other Naval models:
> > http://www.netpresonic.com/lego
> >
> > - Marc
> >
> > [ Navy, USN, Frigate, Destroyer, USS, Ship, DDG, DD, FF, FFG, Military, Naval ]
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| (...) the waves and atmosphere in "resque1.jpg" - "inthemist.jpg" also really appeals to me, it is very reminiscent of older battleship photos. While I'm not so great on naval terminology either, the size of the model seems more in line with the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
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| Beautiful! I love the way you edited the pictures, the ship is awesome! Very nicely done. I can't wait to see the whole thing! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
| | | Re: Navy Destroyer MOC
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| (...) pictures--it has that proper sense of imposition. The photo effects are also quite nice--not overpowering. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the interior, always the part I'm never quite able finish on my own ships. best LFB (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
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| Great I'm looking forward to seeing pics! Doh! I forgot your site when I made up the list of links for the hopefully soon to be created build.military, your blackhawk is way cool! -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)
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