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(...) A lot of fun, more will come in this theme (...) The hatch does not open, initially it was supposed to but in order to keep the profile of the turret down, i could not make a hole in the top for it to open. The turret is my favorite part too. (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Nick, Having built only 2 armored cars or Light Armored Vehicles I can appreciate the transition from Castle to modern military - it can be a learning experience and a lot of fun. :) I like this MOC. It's got a good shape to it and there are some (...) (22 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Good luck with those arches. Thanks, George (22 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi All, I finished LDrawing a model I built a couple of weeks ago - it's a German WWII 18-ton halftrack. (URL) neither of these color schemes are feasible yet - the hangup is part 6005, the 1x3x2 arches - which does not yet appear in tan or dark (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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Heres my newest MOC, the Red Death. It is a fully autonomous robot,capable of operating by itself for days at a time. Weapons:Chain gun on the left arm, 7 (1 is in the tube) missiles, 4 unguided high explosive and 3 armor piercing guided. Also, two (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Normally I am strictly castle but after playing Red Alert 2 for a while I decided to try my hand at a nice military vehicle. My Block Motors T12 armored Car was modelled after a toy i found so I don't actually know what it really is: (URL) vehicle (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc)
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hey thanks for the feedback. Its nice to get someone who doesnt only criticize, but gives suggestions to make it better. This chopper is up for a rebuild soon, so ill keep all your suggestions in mind when i make it. If anyone is reading this, check (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Spencer, Overall I did not like this model very much. Based on your spacecraft, I think you can do significantly better. Now, before other people come rushing to his defence, to his huge credit, Spencer has specifically said that he "wont cry" (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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"Dave Lovelace" <dave@umop.com> wrote in message news:HDyqMx.Exo@lugnet.com... (...) work (...) thank you very much. actually the way I built them was to simply decide "today I'm going to build... a helicopter", and I would begin. along the way it (...) (22 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey there. This is my first helicopter, and i wanna know what ya'll think of it. It is capable of carrying 6 civillians or unequipped troops and a pilot.It can also hold 4 commandos, all their gear and a pilot. It has 2 underwing cannons, and i plan (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military)
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Nice lookin' slew there! Very clean lines, yet all-around creative, inventive topology. Nice modeling, good realization of ideas. Did you work from sketches/pics? --Dave (jot and jab) (...) (22 years ago, 26-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(URL) the link out there first. recently the building bug bit me after a long fit of builder's block, and I decided to build a GDI 'Orca' from Command & Conquer (a series of real-time strategy games from Westwood Studios). it didn't come out quite (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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story time: there is an online game called "NationStates" (www.nationstates.net) (created as advertising for the book "Jennifer Government", very simple game). anyway, along with this game there is a forum, where many of the players role-play wars (...) (22 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) It's also availible in <set:8479> but alas only one and in white. Regarding the MOC I like it! Apart from the Taco Wheel it also uses the Technic cylinders - extra style points in my book! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 22-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I never saw this part before. I have been trying to figure out how to make a decent gattling gun for over a year now. That gear is perfect. Too bad it is not easier to get. (...) -Mike Petrucelli (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow. What a great use of a very unusual part! Jim, I love the look and feel of this vehicle. It's extremely "G.E.V." (from "Ogre") in its styling, and I love the rounded slopey bits. I third the call for interior shots! Interior shots! Yes! (...) (22 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Soren, Thanks for the nod on my design. I will try to work on the stubbiness of the rotary cannon in the future. I have a few more ideas to flesh out so we'll see. As for more pics, see my reply to Keith :) Thanks, Jim F. (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Keith, I am happy to hear that dig my tank. Per your request I have added a few more pictures: (URL) you can see this tank is designed to hold 2 minifigs. I will definitely keep you suggestion of adding a smaller cal. gun in the front for my (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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I agree with Keith, more pictures! Interior shots especially. This little beauty has some exceptional design elements, such as the half-stud offset over the tracks. Really great rotary cannon assemblies too, although they look a bit stubby due to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) that there are not enough pictures. I would like to see what the back looks like. Does the main body hold minifigs, and if so, how many? My only suggestion would be to add a much smaller gun like a .50 cal near the front. Again, very cool (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi gang, It's been a while since I posted anything new, so I present my Anti-Air tank: Deep Links: (URL) moderation: (URL) info... The cannons are made with gears that Dacta calls Tacho Wheels. I have only found them in the #7191 UCS X-wing where (...) (22 years ago, 20-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey Greg, Can I ask a question? Where on earth did you find a large quantity of those? Heck, how did you find *any* of those? I'm really curious. best LFB (22 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Hello, I would like to hear from anyone who reserved one of Dan's tan variant Tiger tank sets. I have aquired a large quantity of the 3063 tan 2x2 macaroni bricks needed to complete the set. I am still looking for the four 30165 Brick modified 2x2 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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Not sure. But perhaps the nature of it's primary purpose beign indirect fire (self-propelled howitzer) rather than direct fire (tank)? I believe that both type often have some ability in either role... but it is not the designed purpose. This is (...) (22 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Mmmmm. Finished it looks even better. I've gotta say, now that I can see it more closely, that I'm really intrigued by some of the solutions you've devised for microfig scale warship details. The searchlights are my big favorites, along with (...) (22 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello all, I've got my first "real" space Moc under my belt. I've built space before, but this is my first cool space vehicle or so I think. ;^) I present the HLAATV or "T-24 Boar" (URL) the longest time I've wanted to build a dropship. I've (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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I just added five more now that it's "complete" and with more details added: (URL) no big explanation as I'm quite swamped at the moment! Dan (22 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the kudos, my friend. (...) For the laser tower, it was based off of a piece from an out of print board game called Fortress America. I think there are alot of humbling, oustanding, if not epic mocs out there. That said, the one (...) (22 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Keith Goldman writes: <<snip>> (...) Highlighted, perhaps too late. Oh! Oh! Oh! How on earth could I miss this when it was announced? I have no clue! I am so glad I found it now! I don't know where to start! It's amazing! (...) (22 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey Keith. I cannot believe I missed this huge, amazing MOC. I love it! Did you use up all your bricks? :) I am always looking for minifig scale dioramas, but most importantly, the ones with such great details as yours. What's this? You also (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Felix, (the Sea-monkey-pontiff?) Thanks for the kudos, I really appreciate it. The laser tower is one of my favorite projects. The greatest compliment in the thread was that it was easy to picture the Laser tower down the street from station 45. Its (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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(...) It's probably more a reflection of how few people check .build.military than anything else. Keith, if you're reading this, crosspost to .space next time! ;-) (...) I haven't noticed that. Could you give some examples? (...) No argument there. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Keith, I did not see this last summer but I would also like to add that you have definitely captured an industrial/military feel to this setup! The details are really extraordinary--from the wheel on the pressure tanks (?) to the working welder. I (...) (22 years ago, 2-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Totally. I remember seeing this before and then got caught up on Keith's other creations and forgot to go back. Like the Hot Weather assortment, the base is wonderful in it's 'dirty' details. I'd really like to see more of the ambulance ship on the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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(...) I agree with you Felix. The 'texture' of this model is intense. It goes beyond mere greebling. Heck, the Medical Ship that is landed on the pad looks like an amazing MOC in itself, and yet it is easily dwarfed by the details and scale of the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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This is by no means a new creation, but I was shocked at the lack of response Keith got for this one. The whole industrial/military feel is great; which is hard to do since most MOCs that try to look serious still look 'cute'. Your stuff rocks, (...) (22 years ago, 2-Apr-03, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Hi- Dan references an excellent website with information about military hardware: The Federation of American Scientists: www.fas.org The link to the page about Land Weapons Systems has a good discussion of Direct and Indirect weapons: (URL) it up, (...) (22 years ago, 26-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Greetings! I'm somewhat new here, been lurking for a couple of months, and learning a lot of new things and drooling at all the fantastic creations. There is one thing, however, that I need help with: How can one make a decent-looking cigarette boat (...) (22 years ago, 24-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I downloaded plans for the Destroyer from their website.... (URL) pieced 'em together in Photoshop and enlarged them to minifig scale (1 stud = 1 foot). The ship is 376 feet long and 40 feet wide. Do the math and you'll figure out how big the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Can you advance more info about dimensions of the project? Essentially the bow part, that is. Great work, Pedro (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) um, no, I believe you are mistaken. The m109 (which is the howitzer I'm familiar with) had a turret. And that's because, usually, in the same position, you will be tasked with quite a few fire missions - on different targets. So you have to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) it use 2x2 boat studs? ;-) You *are* a brick maniac! JOHN (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Artillery can be divided in to three groups (see note on calibers below): Cannons/Guns Have a barrel length of at least 20 calibers, but usually more than 30 calibers. Cannons have a maximum elevation of 45º. The longer barrels make the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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My daughter stayed home sick from daycare yesterday and we got a little carried away... (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Not quite. A self-propelled gun is a gun, an artillery piece. Self-propelled artillery has very little armor. Usually just enough to protect the operaters from small arms fire. The gun is meant to be fired at great distances, generally over (...) (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ultimately, isn't the difference between a tank and a self propelled gun that a tank has a turret? (22 years ago, 22-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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So, what's the difference between a "Howitzer" and a conventional artillery piece? Andrew. (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I am no expert, other than what I have seen on the History Channel, but I think it should be clarified that not all tanks can fire while in motion. That was one of the advantages of the M1 Abrams during the first Gulf War. With it's high-tech (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yes indeed! I've been looking at pictures of armor, and I couldn't figure out the specific differences, though I'd noticed the greater range of howitzers. Some of them are just downright scary, shooting over the horizon and whatnot. Thanks for (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) From what I know (as a guy that used to ride in those howitzers :), tanks are much more heavily armored, faster, and can shoot while in motion. In contrast, howitzers have very light armor, and have to be "deployed" in order to fire - they (...) (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello all you military-savvy folks out there! In my ignorance, I have a simple question for your expertise: What distinguishes a tank from a self-propelled howitzer? Thanks for your insights--please redirect follow-ups as necessary. Dave! (22 years ago, 20-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Oh, well, im not too good on my WW2 weps, but the m1 looks plenty nice then! Have ta buy a few of them bazookas too... Thanks, Marcus (22 years ago, 19-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi all, I've uploaded a dat file and render of the WWI-era armored car used in my ISCC entry: (URL) has been there a while). Hope you find it useful. Take care, Gary (22 years ago, 17-Mar-03, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for taking the time to comment, Soren! I was kind of wondering why there wasn't much reception, but that doesn't matter. Now to get to work on one of my hovercars or the next variant in the Chimalis line. :) Thank you, <<_Matt Hein_>> (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military)
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I've been playing with power armor ideas for a week or so. What started out as a tongue in cheek attempt at making armor something akin to Bubblegum Crisis, turned into creating a full squad of armored troops. Clearly there are similarities to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.general)
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(...) This is a great little site! Lots and lots of really well-done military MOCs ... check out the tanks in the army, and the planes in the air force! My favorite line is in the NAVY section: "We can't make ship. We don't have enough money to make (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) ...or you can click on the "Common Language" link at the top left. Mark M. (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks and you're welcome! /Tobbe (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) There is no BAR as of yet, but I think I need to make one. What you're referring to is the M1 Garand in the pics. There will be more designs before they go to the molding shop...like bazookas, 30 cal.MG and maybe more. (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yes, but I was updating the pics with the new helmets. There are a few people who will definitely get the first few batches. (...) Never fear, I'm working closely with the CAD/mold designer on these. I think everyone will be very pleased when (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(URL) you move your cursor over the link, it shows the url in english at the bottom, use those to guide your way (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Great SNOT, errr, Scott! Adorable little fella. Really dig the sides though, IMHO they make the model. Take care, Soren (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.military)
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Dan, Thank you for not containing yourself any longer. This is stupendous! Ken (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) or the smoothness of the curve but I cannot tell how its done. Please describe it for us!!! Thanks in advance. David (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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That's fantastic Tobbe...many thanks for all the help! That's one monster tank BTW...I like the camo printing on it. Cheers, -Gil (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Good golly Dan, I can only echo the superlatives already written. This is a landmark step in thin beamed naval vessels! Thanks, George (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Here's the part @ peeron.com: (URL) at Bricklink: (URL) are also availible from DACTA/Pitsco: (URL)Could anyone tell me what I need for the tracks on such a beast? It looks (...) Any standard Technic gear can mesh with the conveyor links (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Good Day All, I was wondering if I could solicit some help from the many fine builders of things military here. I am looking to purchase some elements for tank treads and really have no idea where to start...eg. what to buy, how many elements etc. (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello, Well, after realizing I had a nice surplus of tan pieces remaining from the Allercus Module project, and a few innovative parts Ideas, I attempted to build a street car design... ...and found my results to be rather pleasing. Anyway, here's (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Oh, that we could all count on cargo that can just be "flown off". I just looked and couldn't find any good pictures of that. But I know they must be out there. ...and Larry, I've been thinking about your RO-RO for some time now. Maybe getting (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Nothing. I just happen to work at minifig scale (and a 20K TEU ship at that scale would truly be "really large") (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What's wrong with being at a really large scale? ;-) (...) And they provide an opportunity for colours other then grey! Cheers Richie Dulin (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) True. I've experimented with very wide (32 stud) SNOT hulls (both for a modern tanker and a 19th century ship), but traditional SNOT just can't do it well. I then tried building the bow studs forward (curving back), and the sides studs outward (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) They're all legitimate "targets." Remember the Atlantic Conveyer! (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I can carry the ship with one hand (in the middle). It has a lot of flex, but it's remarkably strong. Dan (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) often, so I never saw that before. (...) He should be encouraged to do so! My own building has advanced so much just by being exposed to what other people are doing. I don't think any of my desighns are true "innovations," but more of a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) There is a limited amount of flare in the very bow and aft section, but the pictures don't do justice. The "ribs" are staggered one brick forward for each two bricks in height, giving a slight flare near the bow. The bow of the Missouri is (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Many container ships and tankers and suchlike are completely vertical, in fact when one looks down they look like rectangles with bows and sterns tacked on, it's not till well under the water line that you get curving inward to the keel. But (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) You'd probably have to use hinges along the hull to get the more rounded hulls, which would make the construction somewhat more complex. You can only bend LEGO so far.... I'd be interested to see Dan's ideas for big flared hulls though... (...) (22 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think it would tend to work better than SNOT for wider, more rounded hulls; SNOT works well for narrow and pointy designs with a flattening curve, but gets very 'stepped' if you try to widen the hull too much without adding a *lot* of (...) (22 years ago, 9-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) So smooth! The subtle curves are great. (I love the anchors too.) How strong is the final hull? (I note there's a pic of the hull on its side) Can it be picked up and carried intact? Cheers Richie Dulin (22 years ago, 9-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Daniel Siskind writes: [Snip] (...) I love all the small details like the anchor and the blue airplanes in the back. Fantastic ship! And of course the hull is very well done. Just to share the credit somewhat: Klaus (...) (22 years ago, 9-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) That really looks excellent, and the technique lends itself especially well for the "regular" curves on US non-capital warships. Can you achieve a limited outward flare as well, perhaps with a second level of shim-bricks as you use to hold the (...) (22 years ago, 9-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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COOL!!! That is beautiful! Can't wait to see the big version. That is gonna rock! -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 9-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(URL) made this ship during August or September, but it takes a while for me to develop photos... I like to call this vessel a scraper-ship, since it is similarly built to a (Lego) skyscraper. Though I like the look of the ship, constructing a (...) (22 years ago, 8-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Consider me big time impressed. Great job of advancing "realism" in Lego design. (22 years ago, 8-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thats a nice looking ship. Perhaps some recall my First National Bank from almost 4 yrs ago: (URL) used a similar curve technique. There is an 18" ruler and 7" brass bank that was the reference in the first picture. Maybe you also remember my (...) (22 years ago, 8-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) WOW! That is cool! I am suspecting that this technique won't work well for cargo ships, or other hulls that have a lot of bow curvature but for cruisers and destroyers which knife through the water it works really well. Bravo for discovering (...) (22 years ago, 8-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) The hull is only 1x2s at the very ends. At the aft there is a really steep curve and at the bow there is actually a flare, although it's really subtle. The rest of the ship is made up mainly of 1 x 12's and 2 x 10's. You actually get a nicer (...) (22 years ago, 8-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Great work Dan! Is good to know that the USS Fletcher is not sailing alone any longer on the allied side. The Missouri would of course be a even more welcome reinforcement to the fleet. Please feel free to use armament from the Fletcher if suitable (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) While I do agree to an extent, I also think there's a LOT to be said for people who take bricks and build with them in such a way you can't tell it's LEGO. Those techniques are a real artform in my mind. Great work, Dan!! (...) Got that right! (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) but I never would've thought to use this on a ship hull. It looks marvelous, although I sort of miss the "legoness" of the pixellated look you'd normally get from a ship's hull. You'd better hurry up and build your minifig scale version before (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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WOW!! Dan this is incredible. You have really captured the curve of the ships hull in an excellent way. Something like this would make a truly innovative kit release. Not to mention a wonderful direction for your WW2 kit line. I can't wait to see (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Wow. That is beautiful. Aside from the gorgeous line of the hull...just can't stop looking at it...the choice of tan for the deck plating really highlights the topside shape of it. The colour contrast it creates with the AA guns and spar towers (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Dan, This is beautiful! If the resolution on the photos was a little bit worse I wouldn't believe that was made with Lego bricks. Is the hull all 1x2's? I wonder what the inclusion of 1x3's or 1x4's would do to the shape of the curve. I've seen a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) OK, I've posted pictures "under the hood." The design is so simple that you'll probably kick yourself for not thinking of it. I have been all week! It will be really easy to render construction plans in L-draw, because the two sides could be (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) It's just over 48 inches (with the flag). I added a top down photo, but it's a fuzzy since I had to take it standing on a chair! Dan (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Dan, this is a *quantum* leap forward in hull design. I, too, am curious as to how you did it. Construction details would be great! I tremble at the thought of a minifig-scale rendition. -Teddy (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) This looks beautiful! I can't get over how smoothly and effectively the flexing works! What sort of structure is on the inside of the ship to hold the hull in position? How long is the overall model? Any chance we can get a top-down view? (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military)
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Partially inspired by Mattias Mårtensson's USS Fletcher, and partly out of my own curiosity to attempt a new ship-building technique, I threw together a 1/4 size version of the minifig scale Cleveland Class curiser I've been dreaming about building (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.build.military) !!
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