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  Re: MOC: WWII Japanese Heavy Cruiser "Takao"
 
(...) Apologies for the delayed feedback - I don't have time to peruse Lugnet as much as I would like. Anyway... congrats on the nice MOC. The superstructure seems a little more boxy than it should, but I love the flared effect on the bow. I was a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.boats)
 
  Re: Are LEGO going for military models now?
 
(...) I agree. What makes the chopper look like an attach chopper is the profile of the cockpit, I think. On the other hand, the floats on the side don't make too much sense for an attack chopper. And besides, it doesn't appear to have the weapon (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
 
  Re: Are LEGO going for military models now?
 
(...) No, they'd be floats/sponsons like the Coast Guard used to use (see (URL) ) Cheers Richie Dulin (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
 
  Re: Are LEGO going for military models now?
 
(...) Agreed, it looks like a SAM battery, and isn't that a bit unappropriate for a set that was originally exclusive to airline companies (according to Brickset). Nothing more that I want to think about as I'm on a flight than surface-to-air (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
 
  Re: Are LEGO going for military models now?
 
The sheriff or police emblem seems pretty clear. I think the 'rocket launchers' are supposed to be landing skids (yeah, right). I definitely agree that alternate models seems like it has to be a SAM launcher... what else could it be? SAMs for the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)


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