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(...) I'm not worried about the engines, actually. Its the annoying sloped nose and the angled body that I've been having trouble with. If you take a look at an Me-262 from the nose, you'll note that the body is almost triangle shaped, sloping into (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks! The nosecone started the whole thing - I was trying to figure out what I could use the 4x4 cone for, when I noticed it matched well with the 2x2 concave slopes. (...) Cool, I'd love to see it when your done. I had given up on doing (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks Lindsay, I appreciate the comments. I was trying to get the wings a bit more accurate by sweeping them slightly, but it was way too flimsy. I might try it again one of these days. (...) Ha, good point :). I guess this one would be the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks, I appreciate the nice comments. (...) Hmm, not sure yet. German aircraft of that era had a lot of style, which is why I like to model them, but there's a few Allied aircraft I'm thinking of doing. There's a few more German planes I'd (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I can't wait to see your engines on the Me-262, I'm having trouble envisioning them in minifig scale. George (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thank you Drew for your praise. I had always wanted to build this model and spent three days constructing and reconstructing the plane. I am a perfectionist and not totally happy with the plane's fuselage and nose but it was really fun to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.military)
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(cross-posted to lugnet.military as well) I saw yesterday when I was browsing Brickshelf's Recent stuff, and i was wondering if you would post it to Lugnet. (so we can shower you with praise for such an excellent model) You did a great job on it, I (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Dude!! Thats awesome!! You did a great job on that model, my friend. The nosecone is simply inspired! BTW, just a detail, the Me163 was also known as the "Komet." (...) Nope, I've already started on the Me-262 ^_^ `Drew (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) snapped up another one, and an excellent rendition, too. The Star Wars canopy works well in this case, thanks! So what's left, the Me-262, Ju-88, some Heinkel and Dornier bombers? The wooden jet fighter that never really flew? The humongous 6 (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) to the original. The curvature is well done too, especially the nose and tail. The fuel wagon is a hoot! Do you have one for each fuel? :) (...) It looked OK to me--but then again, in this group we're more likely to be aware of such Komet-type (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Instead of wasting my time studying for finals, I decided to do something useful and built another plane instead. This MOC is a WWII-era Me163 rocket fighter (Germany). It was hard getting all the curves to look right, but I feel it came out fairly (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military) !!
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I don't know anything about how German motorcycles actually were used in WWII, but from my own limited military experience doing my national service in the Norwegian army, I can imagine how they might have been used. Often see them with a sidecar (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) The Germans did use motorcycles in combat - kind of a mobile light cavalry strike force. I'm not sure that they used them in conjunction with tanks. Hit and run missions or advanced strike teams to get to key locations. Not really stand-up (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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{cross-posting to get more info.] (...) Please forgive me if my memory is faulty in this area, I am by NO MEANS one of these people that can tell you the make and model of armaments, aircraft, battleships, etc. -- but I seem to recall the tank and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Very impressive. The cockpit windows are very original, you really captured the color scheme and overall sleekness of the actual plane. The SNOT cockpit is very clever, too. One of these days I'm going to have to try my hand at making a WWII (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) you'v got me there. I checked out a number of the links you provided (thanks!), and yes, indeed they all prove my MOC correct. I guess I'll just have to post the reference I used.... or just forget about it, since I appear to have done right (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I'm not sure what images you used as reference, but take a look at these: (URL) later variants of the Spitfire may have had the outward folding gear, but in all of the images I can find it features inward folding gear; exactly as you portrayed (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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In lugnet.build.military, Drew Lawrence writes: <snip> (...) thanks muchly! I appreciate you taking the time to re-visit. (...) Huh. Not according to the pics I saw (after the fact). They hinged just outside the wing guns, and folded in, not quite (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hey, thanks very much! Again, as far as studs-not-on-top goes, this is one of the sturdiest models I've made! I appreciate the comments, stuart (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Not to get too off-topic, but.... (...) I don't quite know what to say except sorry-- I run Net 4.6 and it's okay, but Netscape 4.x is notoriously buggy.... (...) Well, I'll post to brickshelf and the site simultaneously from now on. (...) yeah, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, you can still finish yours, Geordan-- in fact, I encourage it-- I've got an idea on how to improve the cockpit in particular, but I'd like to see others. (...) Excellent! Thanks so much! (...) Yes, there's one on the same roll as the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks for the praise. It comes well met, especially considering you know the pedigree better than I do. It was definitely a fun and relatively easy build, so expect more. stuart (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Great spitfire! You nailed the elliptical wing, and I like your use of SNOIT and non-standard techniques. The windshield is good, too. George (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Gah! -Slams head on keyboard- You beat me to it! ARG! Mine is almost done, I have put it away though, I really haven't had the intrest in finishing it, I should get to work on it again. :-) I really like it Stuart! looks good, though not exact, it (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Anyway, disclaimers aside, please let me know what you think. (...) Nicely done Supermarine Spitfire, particularly 4.4 stud wide cockpit, and the plates and tiles used to make the British aircraft insignea on the sides. Also nice job on recreating (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks Paul! (...) Yeah! I just went back and looked at your Kestrel again... And you're definitely correct; both models share similar traits. I always liked your Kestrel, looks sleek and has nice colours... ;-D BTW are you building anything (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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as usual, very slick, nice colors, score another point for mladen :-D it kinda reminds me of my kestrel only bigger and tougher and faster and well, nevermind :-) -paul (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Netscape version 4.78. It sat there for a long time waiting for the .css file to load. I switched to IE and it loaded. As for the closeups I just hadn't waited long enough. If I let the window alone for several minutes it came to life. I think (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ahhhh. Thats nice. I REALLY like how you put the plates on either side of the cockpit - that really gives the effect of the narrow Spitfire cockpit. Niiiice. Mad props, my friend. (pasted from a different part of the thread) (...) You got it (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) thank you! (...) huh. The closeups show in popup windows-- if you have them surpressed, that could be why. As for Netscape.... what version do you use? I'll make changes when I move the site to a server THAT WORKS! In the meantime, see the (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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All right,just to make sure, please DON'T go to the brinkster site. Instead, go here: (URL) see the spitfire I made. >sigh< stuart (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, they actually fold the wrong way-- away from the fuselage, not toward. Neat way to use those (...) oh, yeah, Eric H is tops. In particular, the insignia feature was inspired by the numerals in his grandfather clock MOC. ( (URL) ) Thanks, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, there's lots of ref online, naturally, and the plane has undergone plenty of subtle changes over its years of service. Thanks for the kind words, though. It's actually remarkably sturdy for the amount of SNOT incorporated. stuart (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) oh, for gosh' sake. I moved my other site from Brinkster for this same reason, and I've had it. I took your advice and here's where you can see the dope: (URL) for letting me know, though. Much appreciated. stuart (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) However, I had some trouble with the site: I couldn't load that page in Netscape. It works fine in Internet Exploiter, but in Netscape there's a problem loading your stylesheet. Also, even in IE, I can't view the closeup images. --Bill. (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Arrrrr!!! Avast ye Brinkster, and prepare for boarding! Your evil Brinkster account has reached its daily bandwith limit. So I have to wait until tomorrow to see it. Just a suggestion, you should use BrickShelf.com. Its free, easy, and good for Lego (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I'm not particularly familiar with the real Spitfire, but that's a great plane model. Wonderful SNOT (Studs-Not-On-Top) usage! -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey, the landing gear are'nt that bad, it's good. Neat way to use those windsheilds right! The way you made the insignia is definetley a cool technique. Kudos to Eric H. for that and to you too. nice. Eric (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hey people, My son recently got interested in some war-era comics (!) and wanted some planes with which to dogfight. I complied with this: (URL) know there are inaccuracies (the cockpit way too wide, the landing gear just a last minute add-on, and (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thanks Tom! Yeah, the blades should be longer... Oh well... Maybe next time... ;-D (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Beautifully done! I guess my only suggestion is to lengthen the blades on the rotor. Very cool looking and a very interesting form. Love those tail fins monted on the wings. Looks like it packs quite a punch, too. ~ Tom -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) (URL) want to cut & paste since I'm sure the URL got wrapped. They are available from Pitsco-Dacta. $7.00 US for 36 pieces. A little pricy, but they are very useful. -Duane (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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I love the detail on the model. That is an awesome tank. You are a great inspiration to the rest of us. (i must give you credit and say that your German FW-190 inspired my BF 109.) I have one question; I've seen that type of treads used on many (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Hmmm... Ahhh... Thanks Kyle! ;-D (...) (URL) (...) rotor. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Cooool. Mmmmmm hmmmmm. Weapons .........nice Shape .........coool Greebles .........even in a atmospheic model .........cooool Something that I have been waiting for someone to make .........yay! :-D Keppler Industries approves... (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) rotor. (...) thing? Read this page: (URL) it is "safer, more reliable and quieter". BTW what did you think my MOC? (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Heh... Thanks Eric! People really seem to like them! ;-) (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) What improvments does NOTAR offer? I saw a helicopter with a tail like that, and it rotate in place, and flip it self over. Did I see the same thing? (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Dude those landing gears rock!!! Eric (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thanks Joseph! I'm really running out of colour schemes... :-D (...) I'll try! ;-) (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (URL) (...) rotor. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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very cool (as always), mladen. you've got quite a cool color combination there, also. keep it up!! ..joseph g (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) No, I don't have a clear (white?) canopy, sorry. Anyways, I'm glad you like the helicopter! (...) Heh, well this is sort of a "hybrid"; utilizing various types of technologies and design. Rick Hallman once made a heli with double rotors, see (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) rotor. (...) Thanks Duane! Yes, the landing works well, IF you have some sort of "stopping" point for it. The front pair of legs rest on an inverted wedge, while the others just sorta stay in the back. The whole helicopter balances nicely, so (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Here's a description of how the flight stick works: The stick itself is mounted in a 4x4 box with a couple of small crown gears in it. When the stick is pushed forward and back, the crown gears rotate and the axle that exits out the back of (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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Nice! Lots of great detail. I don't think the canopy looks out of place at all, but if you replaced the blue canopy with a clear transparent one (if you have one) I think it would work a lot better with the colour scheme. I really like the cannons (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) I really like the landing gear. Nice and simple. Do you have a problem with them not holding up the weight very well? If not, I'll have to borrow the design for future reference... (...) -Duane (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hello Shaun! (...) Since I also liked the arms of WW2 better than present-day arms, I was impressed very much by your works. My most favorite German plane was Stuka, I was surprised at the height of the completeness. And BMW, 88mmGUN, (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Thank you Kirby! I'm glad you like it. (...) Actually, now that I remember, Tim Courtney used them on his [1] Harrier LEGO model. When I was building this, I went through many different ideas, and then finally grabbed those zip-line pieces... (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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I don't reply very often to people's MOCs these days because I find it difficult to say something different everytime I like something and I really hate telling people I don't like their work. But in this case, I've got somthing to say. I like this. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Heh... ;-) (...) Kinda like the Stuka, eh? (...) Thanks Geordan. That four-barrelled rotary machine gun design is one of my favourite weapons that I have built. (...) Neither did I; I saw it on Discovery Wings channel a couple of months ago. I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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woah, awesome! There's so much detail everywhere, well could I really expect anything 'non-detailed' from you? No way. :-D It has a really cool shape to it, sorta reminds me of a soaring eagle, or a hawk, and then at the last moment it dives at it's (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Heh, thanks Rick! I'm a big fan of your aerospace stuff. Building any flying vehicle ain't that easy.... ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Very nice Mladen! Nice to see some other types of aerospace out here in .space! I like how you used a 1x2 panel (trans) for a pseudo-HUD. The Landing gear are real neat too. I juist love the weapons all over it! Rick (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(URL) by: Russian Hind D helicopters seen in Patlabor 2 NOTAR helicopters AH-1 Cobra (sorta...) The "Loiterer" utilizes [1] NOTAR technology, therefore it needs no tail rotor. Also, it DOES have retractable landing gear. Just wanted to get those two (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.space)
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Yeah, that's it, that's what I meant... Actually, I always call that gun by the wrong name. But the 6 barrel excuse does sound pretty good, doesn't it? :) One of these days I suppose I'll remember to use the correct name, won't I. Thanks for the (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Heheh. Come on now, tell us how you really feel :) Thanks (I think) for the compliments. As for how the (expletive deleted) I did that, well, that's between me and the psychotic Lego Spirit that gives me the inspiration. Adrian -- (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) (expletive deleted), that is an incredible (expletive deleted) (expletive deleted) model! How the (expletive deleted) did you do that?! I'm absolutely (expletive deleted) blown away. No (expletive deleted)! --Bill. P.S.: (expletive deleted)! (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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Dang! That is just amazing Adrian! I can't even begin to comprehend how you packed all those features into your model. Impressive, most impressive. BTW isn't the gun called the [1] Avenger? I thought the [2] Vulcan was a smaller gatling gun used by (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) we're all doooomed! ;) best LFB (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Yes. The real thing is balanced by the gun. In fact, when the gun is removed, a series of large heavy plates are put in its place for just that reason. I worked F-16 weapons for the 57 FWW. Which was a composite training wing with a wide (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Sure! I'll see what I can do this weekend to get a little more detail of that area. Adrian (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) It would be great if you just show the detail of the flightstick part by photo or LDraw. Your A-10 is the Technic model of the year! (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Well, technic figs come apart somewhat easily, so I could litter it with some shrapnel from one of them :) Maybe my next project will be a minifig scale A-10. Now that I've built the big version, I might be able to do a smaller one. I don't (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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Nice to see the good ole Thunderbolt II!!!!! Sad it's in technic form, no dismembered minifigs from the cannon on front. :P Does the seat really slide in? that makes a neat ejection system. the rotating machine gun is good too. I also like how you (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Ya know, that makes sense with respect to the gun. The way that the plane is designed, the rear landing gear are pretty far forward (in fact, I think they may be right smack in the middle) and with the engines hanging off the back, it's (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Probably not. It would be completely impossible for me to Ldraw all the wiring, tubing, and flex cables. If the inspiration strikes me, I might be able to do part of it, though it's unlikely. Adrian (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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(...) GAH!!! You can say that again. You struck a chord in my soul my friend. This here is my favorite bird. AWESOME JOB!!! A couple of notes for you though. Don't feel bad about it being aft heavy. The real thing keeps it ballenced by the GAU-80 (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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"Adrian Drake" <tremor@apk.net> wrote in message news:GnLJCE.20G@lugnet.com... (...) That's a great model. Any chance of making the DATs or instructions available? Dan (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military)
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Hey gang, my latest creation is completed. With 3 technic motors, 1 micromotor, 3 fiberoptic banks, 4 large pneumatic cylinders, and 1 small pneumatic cylinder, this has a lot of nifty features. Check out the A-10 on the technic page. Thanks much (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build.military) !!
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(...) Hello Tosiaki, I apologize for not responding sooner, but I did want to take a moment and welcome you! I've been a huge fan of your WWII models for quite a while, and I know I'm not alone. Your new Sherman is beautiful - I was particularly (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Hi Masterbuilder Mr Tosiaki (...) Thank you for the dat-files. Your solution to the suspension / wheel arrangement for the Sherman tank is really clever and elegant. Now it is time to obtain more grey parts of the type 'Technic Connector Block 3 x 3 (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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Thank you for seeing Sherman! I am very glad as everybody was pleased. Since there were some requests, Reference pictures and dat files were registered into brickshelf. (URL) I have still begun MLCAD just, I am not used yet. However, I wish to reply (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) Wow, that's beautiful! I like your ability to judge where the "pixellations" are OK and where they're not-- it looks splendid. One question: How did you get the bogie trucks to stay together? I wanted to do something like that for my Pz I but (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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(...) A very nice MOC of a Sherman. I thought the angles would be hard to capture, but you did a great job. Thanks, George (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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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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(...) 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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(...) <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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I see this (URL) I think "motorize it" (23 years ago, 23-Nov-01, to lugnet.build.military)
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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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(...) 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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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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