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(...) into the angled slope of the tail boom of the Emil. If you look at a couple of the real pictures, you'll note it extends straight from the cockpit, angling upwards from the bottom. On this note, has anybody else noticed that the hardest part (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey'all! It's been awhile since I posted a new mecha, but here it is, the Byzantine Tiger, (yes it's the same one as in my story) I don't really like giving a explanation for my mecha anymore, but this one sort of begs it so here goes, My (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Messerschmitt BF-109 "Emil"
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(...) Here's a quick mock-up of a fuselage cross I've been planning to put on my own Bf-109 in progress. It keeps the fuselage small, and rounded. Rather than have the tiles on top, one might even get away with 1x2 plates-with-center-stud, and a 1xn (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) The Star Wars canopy isn't entirely accurate. The BF 109's front windshield was a lot steeper then the SW canopy's is. I honestly don't think that, at this scale, a side-opening canopy is even possible. Fuselage crosses? I'd have to change the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) the same way as the original, the shape is about right, which is very hard to do. Good idea to use that Star Wars canopy. I like the cross on the wings - but I challenge you to put one on the fuselage as well... (SNOT plates would do it, and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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For my next model, I chose the Messerschmitt BF-109 Emil. I have to give thanks to Shaun Sullivan and Gary Thomas; Sullivan for inspiring the use of screwdrivers as machine guns, and Thomas for inspiring the blended insignia. Thanks, you two! (now (...) (23 years ago, 25-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Vought F-4 Corsair
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(...) <snipped really good history on US aircraft numbering schemes> Bill -- Thanks for the refresher on this. I knew about the AAC/USAF but had actually forgotten about the Navy's approach (and why.. well at least HOW.. will anyone ever understand (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: My new work "M4A1 Sherman"
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I see this (URL) I think "motorize it" (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Take Two - Heinkel He219 WWII German Nightfighter
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(...) Thanks so much - I appreciate the comments. I'm actually redoing a few things (again...), but I think I'll put up a page somewhere (instead of just brickshelf) for this and some future project ideas. I'll post the info whenever I get (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Take Two - Heinkel He219 WWII German Nightfighter
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(...) Thank you very much. The model is fairly front heavy (engines and all), so it balances very easily on the tricycle landing-gear. I did have to shift the side gear to towards the rear of the plane in order to balance properly. As for the (...) (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Take Two - Heinkel He219 WWII German Nightfighter
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Normally, I'd just sit back and silently admire someone's efforts, but as model aircraft are a long-time obsession of mine (35+ years) I have to say: I am in awe. Given the inherent limitations imposed by the medium, this is amazing. (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Congratulations Tosiaki It is really an excellent model. Thank you for all the pictures. I agree that you have caught the spirit of the Sherman tank in you model. Your solution for the wheel arrangement is very inventive and good-looking. Is it (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thank you for seeing <ALL And sorry that there are few pictures. Then, many pictures were added. (URL) are many variations in M4, grasping each type carries out difficulty, and it is from a paddle. I have been to the library today. Of course, it (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Tosiaki-san, Nice work indeed. I'm generally not interested in military models, but your tank looks awsome. The Sherman has a specially attractive design and you have captured not just the looks, but the spirit behind them. The thread area is (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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An excellent model, in a number of ways. I agree about the wings being too short, but I think you did a great job of capturing the angles at the base of the wings, which is probably the hardest part of the Corsair. One note about nomenclature (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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| | Re: Take Two - Heinkel He219 WWII German Nightfighter
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(...) I had a similar problem in an early version of my Navy patrol bomber, and fixed it when I realized that my wings were too thin. I ended up making the wings 3 bricks thick, and the scale was much more accurate. Now your wings won't be nearly (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow! That's incredible! How did you get it to balance on its wheels? Looks like you fixed the engines too, so they don't rotate with the prop (How'd you do it?). Very well done. Now if you really want a challenge, make the landing gear (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Welcome to Lugnet!! your tank is great! I love the detail in the tread area. Gary Tosiaki Nisiyori <tm960084@yahoo.co.jp> wrote in message news:Gn63sr.6Hn@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 22-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey Tosiaki, Always interesting to see other people's Lego versions of a model. You can see my Sherman at: (URL) forward to seeing more stuff from you. Chris Churchill Mechanized Brick (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) My only complaint is that there aren't enough views! That's a fantastic model, and three pictures don't do it justice. The detail is wonderful; I especially like the supports for the treads and the use of the cylindrical engine in the front. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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