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(...) Actually some wood was used: " The ship would be 172 feet long with a 41 foot 6 inch beam. Two 11 inch guns would be housed in a revolving turret. The ship would have a flat deck with only 18 inches of free board and a draft of 10 feet 6 (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-05, to lugnet.western, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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My bad, forgot to post folder link: should be moderated soon... (URL) -mark (20 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I don't have time to type that many, so here yah go. (URL) It's been a little over a year since I posted my first Enterprise, and it had been sitting on my shelf, gathering dust, missing small parts (...) (20 years ago, 8-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.military, FTX) !
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| | Re: RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor (Passaic Class)
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(...) That is awesome - I really like the detail in the turret guns. Great job! (20 years ago, 6-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) I surely did! It was awesome seeing this, and your other creations, at the meeting. Very nice, detailed work. I hope to see you again at the next TexLUG meeting. best, TJ Avery <www.texlug.org> (20 years ago, 5-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) Kurt, It seems like just a few weeks ago I was wondering why I couldn't find any good MOCs of Civil War era (and later) ironclads, and voila, you post one. This is great, I'd like to see it in person. Thanks, George (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor (Passaic Class)
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(...) Thanks (...) Davits (...) The "ship's wheel" was below deck in the engine room, see photo NH 59444: (URL) The observer in the armored "pill box" on top of the turret. Would callout info down to the Captain who would order the engine room... (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor (Passaic Class)
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(...) This is magnificent! You've really captured the monitor look well. I love the turret (and the guns, of course). Really impressed with the tackle for the boats too. Is there a wheel? (I couldn't spot one, but my knowledge of such vessels is (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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My new ship the product of months of lego work was at all-TexLUG meeting 4/3, in San Antonio. (URL) The RTN is proud to announce the RTS LEGITOR a single-turret seagoing monitor. Modeled on the Passaic Class Monitors. (URL) gallery at: (URL) enjoy (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.boats, lugnet.loc.us.tx, FTX) !
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| | Re: Plane assistance?
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(...) Sorry, the folder above removed from brickshelf. I can send you the scans by email if you want. Regards, Selçuk (20 years ago, 24-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I think this will help. Tehy all results from a quick midnight scan so sorry about the quality...:-) (URL) (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Missouri (for real this time!)
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Amazing work Dan, that camouflage really makes it come alive. I wish I could see it in person. Awesome. -Keith (20 years ago, 23-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dan! Thanks for the new set of photos. There are so many details to study. I like the 5 inch guns which look very realistic. Your method for the hull sides is excellent. One small detail - what is the marking on the side of one of the (...) (20 years ago, 22-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Project YAMATO
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...Wow!!!!! ...stunned silence... (20 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | Re: U.S.S. Missouri (for real this time!)
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(...) Lindsay - it's always nice to hear you opinions and thoughts. Being so busy with my work this past year and a hald has left me starved for building / discussion, obsessing over the brick. I think I'm finally "over" my pissed-offedness about (...) (20 years ago, 21-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dan- As expected, it's gorgeous. The Ulithi (pacific) 44/45 camoflauge came out really nicely, though some of the details are hard to make out because of the shake in the images. I'm looking forward to seeing more detailed shots taken at your (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Completed USS Missouri sneak peak...
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(...) I gave the USS Duluth to my dad... so it's safe from the parts canibals (for now!). The Missouri is actually a slightly larger scale, so it would dwarf it if they were to be displayed side-by-side. A whole screen of Gearing class destroyers (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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OK, I got up early today and managed to get the photos from last weekend's GMLTC showing in La Crosse posted... including the long awaited (mostly) finished U.S.S. Missouri model. It's nearly 8 feet long, which prompted me to build a custom stand (...) (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military) !!
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(...) Follow-ups to the actual build: (URL) Sdkfz 251 is taking point. Rebuilds should probably sprinkle some dark gray in for more contrast, IE bottom plates and wheels. I also couldn't find any 4x2 wedges in bricks, just plates. (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Steve, That's a pretty cool idea, akin to the moonbase project. Do you have an overall layout you are building out to? Ed (20 years ago, 20-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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