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Subject:	New transforming space ship
Newsgroups:	lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha
Date:	Mon, 31 Dec 2001 00:01:25 GMT
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I have just finished my first attempt at a transforming space fighter. I used the basic layout of a macross valkrye (sp?) but changed a few things. The arms fold up but remanin on the outside of the legs. When the head folds out for the mecha mode the center thruster rolls up into the spaces it leaves between the legs. I think that I will keep this model around and try to make some design improvements. I think the mecha chest area is too big. The legs are also a little too small. Brickshelf wasn't working for me so I just made a few quick web pages. LMKWYT, Pat J Space ship pics http://members.telocity.com/~PatrickJustison/yj420/yj420_1.html http://members.telocity.com/~PatrickJustison/yj420/yj420_2.html Mecha pics http://members.telocity.com/~PatrickJustison/yj420/yj420_3.html http://members.telocity.com/~PatrickJustison/yj420/yj420_4.html

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		Re: New transforming space ship
(...) but its worth it. It is amazing how you have managed to fit the whole mech inside the ship frame; the engine movement is particualary interesting. (...) Perhaps. I am not a big fan of transforming mechs. I think that your space ship mode is (...) (23 years ago, 31-Dec-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: New transforming space ship
(...) Pretty cool, Pat. It's very difficult to create a transforming mecha that works well, so I appreciate the difficulty of what you did there. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head -- Mark's Lego Creations (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: New transforming space ship
Hey, Patrick I really quite like this-- it's an incredibly challenging task to set for yourself, but you've done an admirable job. The ship forms are particularly nice, flowing into each other aerodynamically. The mecha is quite good, too, but I (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: New transforming space ship
Pat, Anything that transforms is by definition much more difficult than building either a mecha or a spaceship. I really like the spaceship. On the mecha I agree with your critique. That said, what really astounds me is that (to my knowledge) you (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

		Re: New transforming space ship
Pat, great overall design and you pointed out the flaws yourself. Other's have commented in much the way I would, so I have nothing more to say other than 'Great Job'! -Dave (23 years ago, 4-Jan-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha)

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