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Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

I grew up on classic Space (1978-1986) and I still have a huge soft spot in my heart for old simple smileys and single-color astronaut uniforms. It's seeming more and more like the LEGO Space System product line (originally LEGOLAND Space, followed (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce) !!

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Mark Sandlin

Mark reads announcement for contest. Mark thinks "neat, I'll build something tomorrow" Mark goes to bed and reads for a few minutes. Read read read classic read space read Mark gets up to go build something. Dang it Todd. (URL) a Variation on a (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Paul Baulch

Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) D'OHHH!! *bangs head against monitor* I just _knew_ that someone was gunna beat me to this! And I had the Starfleet Voyager luxury model all worked out... *sigh* Great model, Mark! Cheers, Paul LUGNET member (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Mark Sandlin

(...) Thanks Paul, But who's to say you couldn't make that too? Maybe there are a number of variations based on the Starfleet platform. ;^) ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

(...) Yeah, here's another: (URL) not sure if this is eligible, as I made it a couple of months ago. Also, I'd like to make some minor tweaks to get rid of the more modern pieces (trans-antifreeze bits on the engines, corrugated bricks, and a couple (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Mark Sandlin

DOH! I knew you'd built one, Tony. But I didn't realize I gave mine the same name! I've always liked yours anyway. Sort of a "cargo" version of the ship. I don't mind the front end, since I don't think it necessarily needs all the radar dishes and (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

(...) The name was pretty obvious... a definite descendant of both the Starfleet Voyager and the Galaxy Explorer. Oh, and I got dibs on the Starfleet Commander name! But if we all try to stay highly classic, including naming conventions, we're (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Mark Sandlin

(...) <snip> (...) I almost called it that, but then I decided it wasn't enough of a "command" ship. :^) <snip> (...) Heh. I took inspiration from that pod. I thought about leaving a hole in the center-top of the rear hatch so I could attach a dish (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) Old stuff is OK -- as long as you still have pictures of it, which you do. :-) --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

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Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Bram Lambrecht

(...) Dang it Todd? Dang it Mark! If you get votes for every entry, you'll be deciding the winner of the contest! Be careful...you can't vote for yourself, so if you have too many entries you might not be able to win! :) (...) Now I need to find (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tim Courtney

"Bram Lambrecht" <BXL34@po.cwru.edu> wrote in message news:G33BL8.J0C@lugnet.com... (...) yourself, (...) get (...) Mine? Dunno, just a guess ;-) -- Tim Courtney - tim@zacktron.com (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (URL) - Zacktron Alliance ICQ: (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) LOL! (...) Cool! -- It's bigger and a bit more "tough" looking. Kinda a cross between the Starfleet Voyager and the FX-Star Patroller, with a detachable module in the spirit of the All-Terrain Vehicle. Very nice! --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Jon Palmer

> 11. The Ugliest, Wackiest Thing in Space (...) Heyyyyy. I always thought the Aero Module was a sleek little ship. I'm oddly offended... : ( -Jon (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

RE: Classic Space set design and building contest —Bram Lambrecht

(...) Heh, I have 3 of those (all gifts from childhood....so some people must have thought it was a pretty cool set.) --Bram Bram Lambrecht BXL34@po.cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Paul Baulch

Bram Lambrecht wrote in message ... (...) That's OK, I'm just as amused by the choice of what _wasn't_ ugly... but then my tastes in Classic Space are probably pretty strange. (...) have (...) What? You mean adults have good taste in Lego sets?!? (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Greg Majewski

Extremely cool idea, Todd! However, I am kinda mad because I won't be able to enter simply because I don't have any Classic Space figs :( Don't you think that rule could be modified? Weren't there CS sets without minifigs? (Think: Spy Bot) I think (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —John VanZwieten

(...) This is such perfect timing! I'm just putting finishing touches on L-Draw-ing my "LL932 Galaxy Expedition". It goes the opposite direction of your LittleShip--answering the question "what if Classic Space had been released in the late 1990's." (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —John VanZwieten

Here's a first look: (URL) Van "John VanZwieten" <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote in message news:G33H9u.C7D@lugnet.com... (...) of (...) from (...) much (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

(...) Nice model- very consistent with period designs. I'd say it gets bonus points for being an alternate of two existing sets, though the wing shape is much more like space sets from a few years later. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —John VanZwieten

"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G33nGH.69q@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) > (...) direction (...) been (...) shape is (...) I consider the wing shape to be the next step in the progression from the Cruiser to the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —John VanZwieten

(...) Just how much of your classic space is packed away? I actually found myself on Ebay today looking for second copies of G.E. and S.C. Hard to justify $250-$300 just to keep a MOC intact :-) (...) The front section holds the pilot and a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Jude Beaudin

(...) WOW!!! Please post the DAT file. PRETTY PLEASE!!!!!! :-) Or email it to me if you wish. Jude shiningblade@home.com (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

(...) You also used the newer 3x3 wing bits. I don't know exactly when they came out, but they certainly were much later than 1979. Not to pick your design apart, of course. I have done some variants of those ships as well, and I don't recall any (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) Ahhh, yes.... OK. Thanks! (...) No, please do! I invite it! It might help someone else come up with a similar design that's more accurate. (...) It sure was a lot of fun! --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Rules Question (Classic Space contest) —Tony Hafner

(...) Quick rules question- are existing models eligible if they've been posted somewhere already? Or is this only for new models? I ask because I have a number of creations that could be eligible and yet very limited time to actually build new ones (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Dave Lovelace

Hi, This is a great idea! Really gets juices going. Here's something I did a few months ago. It was going to be for April Fools, but I can't wait any longer. I suppose I'll have to enter this link twice, since there's two sets included. It's a (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) --Todd (space completist) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Dave Lovelace

(...) Thanks, Todd! Still in the process of liquidating my collection, but I've still got enough good stuff left to play around here. More to come, all with a similar 'scanned-catalog' format. --Dave (jot and jab) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) I've got your Raketskib listed under Medium Ships, but shouldn't we move it to Small Ships? It looks about the size of 918. --Todd (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Chris Giddens

OH! Rats. I just took my Mega Galaxy Explorer apart. It was basically a double sized Galaxy Explorer using Star Wars Wings instead of classic space wings... MAN! It was twice as long and twice as wide! Attention Frank Filz.. did you get a picture of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tobias Möller

Awesome contest! I'll enter. <questions> Can I submit models that I did in the past? Like, a year ago? Or will I have to make new ones? Can I submit modifications of a model *and* the original model as one entry? (Example: With classic wings/with (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) Yes, as long as you still have photos or LDraw images. :-) (...) Not sure I understand the question. Do you mean the wings fold? Or two different actual design variations? I'd say they would probably be considered the same model, with design (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tobias Möller

Two different design variations. --Tobias (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Jason J. Railton

Well, I've just put one up on the web. I guess this should go under the walker vehicles category (I haven't counted the pieces, but I think it's under 1000...) (URL) rest of the site's still under construction. Jason. (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Steve Bliss

(...) Minor nit: These two rules conflict. The Classic Space/Castle helmet hasn't been officially released as an LDraw part. Which makes it hard to include classic space mini-figures in an LDraw model. Roy Earls developed some unofficial versions of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —John VanZwieten

"Steve Bliss" <steve.bliss@home.com> wrote in message news:7jmjvsg71ecgd1c...4ax.com... (...) ... (...) pieces (...) to (...) That hi-res version sure is a large .dat file, but it looks great in POV-Ray. Too bad the helmet doesn't have the same (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Royce Fay

Can I suggest one more category? 12. Mamoth Bases and/or Ships (any size, 1000 peices or more) I like to think big... Royce (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

(...) If this is going to happen, it should more properly be Mammoth anything- also including walkers, ground vehicles, etc. Also, I'd shy away from "mammoth" including whole base complexes. Usually a huge base consists of a number of separate (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) I agree with Tony on that point -- how about instead of one big mammoth category, submit 4 or 5 smaller models that you can optionally combine to make a larger meta-model. There actually was a "super-large (any size)" category originally when (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

I took the liberty of starting another thread specifically for actual entries. Check this out: (URL) an apology: I already committed a foul. I missed this part of the rules: (...) Whoops- I submitted 3 on the first day. I'll resubmit two of them on (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Jon Palmer

Well drat I have too many pieces tied up in Bardiel to make anything too big but fortunatly Bardiel is only 600 pieces so I should be able to get it in one of these categories. ; ) -Jon "Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —John VanZwieten

"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:G32Joz.6wH@lugnet.com... (...) models (...) models. (...) Are there scans of the box-backs online somewhere? -John Van (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) Some people are taking the above a little more literally than I'd intended. I hadn't intended on encouraging hoax-style designs where people fake up catalog scans or instruction scans complete with realistic-looking set numbers -- although I'm (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

RE: Classic Space set design and building contest —Bram Lambrecht

(...) I understood that that wasn't the intention, it was just a great chance to give my hoaxing skills a shot. I don't think it fooled more than a couple people. (...) Aww, it's so much more fun that way :) (I only had one email asking me to scan (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Travis Dickinson

I have few guestions regarding colors and parts. First, the colors. Did these pieces come in black in the Classic Space theme: 1x1 plate, 1x1 round brick, and 1x4 tile? When doing a part count, do the antenna style levers count as one piece? (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

I've set up some web pages on LUGNET for the 1st Annual Classic Space Set Design and Building Contest: (URL) date, we have 26 entries from 13 entrants (PLMK if I missed anyone or if an entry is misplaced): (URL) 2 entries - Itty Bitty Polybag-Size (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce) !

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Jonathan McKay

(...) Well I read that and I was inspired to make my first classic space model: (URL) think it would fit into the smal ships category for the contest. Any feedback is welcome and LMKWYT! How 'bout you go build some lego, -Jonathan (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) doesn't like direct links to images. Can you embed it in an HTML page so we can view it? --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Kyle Keppler

Cool! It's a very cool model, but it does not lo0k CS to me at all... Btw, I got to the pic by going to the parent directory: (URL) then scrolling down to VTOLClassic.jpg --Kyle ___...___ High Velocity LEGO: (URL) | Home to Keppler Industries (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Adrian Drake

(...) I decided that the Hoverflyer, which is currently listed as a polybag ship, should likely be a small ship instead, as it's just a bit too big. Of course the brickshelf page still shows polybag size, but I haven't bothered to figure out how to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) ok, got it moved --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) there's anything on the list above that's missing or incorrect. Numbers of entries per category so far: 4 - Itty Bitty Polybag-Size Ships 11 - Small Ships 11 - Medium Ships 10 - Large Ships 5 - Utility Vechicles 2 - Walker Vehicles 1 - Small (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Bram Lambrecht

(...) Maybe this will help remedy that: (URL) a bit big for Small Mobile Ship Launchers (although I haven't counted the pieces, but it doesn't launch a rocket, so I'll let you decide where it goes. --Bram Bram Lambrecht BXL34@po.cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) I think it's perfect for that category, and in retrospect I think I misnamed the category. It was meant for mobile launchers of small ships (which yours is) and the way it's currently worded, technically there's no place for a large or (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Tobias Möller

(...) Since the deadline now is extended, I would like to re-enter my "search scout" again; (URL) model in the "small ships" category. Thanks --Tobias (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) OK, got it. It's listed under Small Ships. BTW, are you sure you don't want to enter it in the Itty Bitty Polybag-Size Ships category instead? It's at the small end of the Small Ships size, but at ~24 pcs it's perfect for Polybag Size. --Todd (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Tobias Möller

Really? I thought 24 was too much for a polybag ship... I originally intended it as a polybag ship, but the piece count was a little too high (or so I thought.) Then I'll change category, to "itty bitty polybag ship"! --Tobias (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Website & Entries page for Classic Space contest —Tony Hafner

(...) Here you go, the Delta-1 Comlink Center, my category 10 entry: (URL) Hafner www.hafhead.com (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

(canceled) —Todd Lehman

Voting mechanics for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) OK, here are the details... This is a "point-based" system, so you earn points by submitting entries and spend points by voting. Voting begins after the deadline for new entries has passed. Voting ends when the last entrant has completed (...) (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Voting mechanics for Classic Space contest —Jonathan Wilson

Why is this posted 4(!) times? (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Voting mechanics for Classic Space contest —Todd Lehman

(...) I posted, realized I'd made a mistake, canceled, then reposted. Lather, rinse, repeat. I wanted to make sure the wording was 100% clear. --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Voting mechanics for Classic Space contest —Larry Pieniazek

(...) I'd be willing to do this audit. I'm disinterested... space sucks (it IS a vacuum, of course). I may not be the best choice from a time perspective though as I am tres busy. Have you thought about how you'd actually audit the votes? Presumably (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Deadline extension (was: Re: Classic Space set design and building contest) —Todd Lehman

(...) At least one person (maybe more) has built models which they haven't yet had a chance to take photos of. I think one person was waiting on the delivery of their first digital camera and had something like 8 or 9 models built. If there aren't (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Deadline extension (was: Re: Classic Space set design and building contest) —John VanZwieten

Thanks! I've been swamped with our fall legislative session, and just got around to borrowing a digital camera. -John Van "Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:G4w2J2.I45@lugnet.com... (...) had (...) delivery (...) built. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Deadline extension (was: Re: Classic Space set design and building contest) —Thomas Main

Todd, I don't think it is within your rights to arbitrarily set a deadline, and then set an extension to that deadline. There are a lot of people living overseas whose votes won't come in on time and if the result is close...there will need to be (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Deadline extension (was: Re: Classic Space set design and building contest) —Richard Marchetti

(...) Too funny! The cirkey moncus goes on and on... -- Richard (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

Re: Deadline extension (was: Re: Classic Space set design and building contest) —Jon Palmer

Oh wow thanks Todd. I just now saw this post. -Jon -- Please send replies to: jpalmer@oklahoma.net "Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:G4w2J2.I45@lugnet.com... (...) had (...) delivery (...) differences. (...) can (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Deadline extension (was: Re: Classic Space set design and building contest) —James Jackson

To Todd Lehman: Thanks. This gives me time to post any alternates and mini-vehicles for my models. I just found out and posted the surface roller for my FX II. The Communications Base alone has several times more articulation than its 6930 (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Richard Marchetti

Hey Y'all: I am by no means a space-head. Please forgive me if I am not able to match up to the design criteria as stated because of my lack of knowledge of the space theme. There is no way that I know about space elements down to the years in which (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Todd Lehman

(...) --Todd (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Richard Marchetti

(...) Thanks, Todd -- high praise considering the poor little guy is suffocating... =) ...I wasn't sure of the extended dealine, and was in a bit of a hurry to get the pictures in and the site listed. -- Richard (he of few white airtanks) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Tony Hafner

(...) piece in the front middle. I have to admit that it has far more utility that I ever thought. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

Re: Classic Space set design and building contest —Richard Marchetti

If you liked it, Tony -- my job here is done. I have your model in grey right here on the desk next to my all white, and now all black, versions of my own design. A modified version of the black one will undoubtedly make it into Castle Blacktron. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)