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Re: Armored Car
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lugnet.build.military
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Fri, 2 May 2003 18:44:55 GMT
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In lugnet.build.military, Joel Jacobsen writes:
> Nick,
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> 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. :)
A lot of fun, more will come in this theme
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> I like this MOC. It's got a good shape to it and there are some interesting
> features. I like the turret shaping the best I think. The use of the hinge
> plates to add curvature to the back of the turret is nice - does the top
> hatch open?
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. I am planning to use it when i
make my tank (as soon as i can get some treads)
> How detailed did you do the interior? It looks like you've got plenty of
> room to put in some engine details either in the front or the back if you
> haven't and maybe even squeeze in a couple more minifigs. ;) I wanted to do
> that with my Piranha but got the crazy notion of the functional steering and
> had to oust the infantry carrier idea for the gearing and such. Next time. ;)
I dont have many interior details yet, i was sort of anxious to finish the
outside but i think i will add some details inside, including guidence
systems, ammo and maybe some engine detail, although the front is solid
bricks right now.
> Does the top of the driver's compartment drop down? He seems a little open
> and exposed as large as that hatch opening is right now. ;) I'm not sure
> from the tint of the pictures but what are the 1x6 yellow bricks on the
> sides used for? Perhaps smoke/grenade launchers or..?
After mentioning that point, i do see a need to close that up a bit, my
initial fear was it would be too small an opening but now i see otherwise.
The tan bricks were supposed to be packs for storing cammo netting and other
accessories but they did not turn out well and that is also on my list of
revisions (as well as better tints on my pictures)
> I also like the fender shaping and how it blends into the side with the
> recessed hand and footholds and the access door - that's a nice idea.
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> And that front bumper.. it really does look like an urban assault vehicle
> that could be used to lead the way into a building assault - that bumper
> looks to be able to knock down just about anything. That front-on picture is
> great. I like the perspective. :)
My favorite picture
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> Other than the driver's area and maybe putting some interior details, which
> isn't cricital, it looks like a well rounded creation.
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> Thanks for sharing.
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> Joel J
thanks for your comments, as well as what i mentioned before, i think i may
lengthen it a bit to better scale it with my reference model. Also, perhaps
adding a dedicated loader and a seperate commander.
Agin, thanks for your comments, i fully agree and will use your suggestions
when revising it this weekend and hopefully soon i will be able to start
work on my harrier jet.
-Nick
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