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Re: Three military vehicles
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lugnet.build.military
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Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:52:20 GMT
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Marc,
Good to see you online, thanks for your comments!
In lugnet.build.military, Marc Nelson Jr. wrote:
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Nice hatch for the driver. The car doors as the shield on the APC are simple
but effective. I really like the green pyramid on the main gun, but it might
look better if you moved it back a couple of plates and lengthened the rest
of the barrel.
And I know you’re going for a camo look with this one and the Badger, but all
those colors together just doesn’t do it for me. But you know what they say
about opinions...
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The turret on the Bulldog is in front of the motor, so there isn’t much space to
move it back without changing lots of stuff on the inside. The barrel was built
to not extend beyond the nose, so as to make is easier to transport around, but
maybe I’ll experiment with a longer barrel to see what that looks like.
As for the camo schemes, I’ve also been working on an alternative one using dark
green, regular green, old brown and black, which may look more realistic,
although I want to see this one has a more futuristic/modern feel to it. I am
already developing two opposing forces/armies each with their own distinctive
camo scheme.
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The Badger Infantry Fighting Vehicle was inspired by a number of different
Western IFVs. Initially I hoped to fit a squad of eight in, but there just
wasn’t space this time. I can squeeze six troops in the back, but four or
five (with equipment) is a much more comfortable fit. I’m not entirely happy
with it aesthetically, but another turret design that looked a little
smoother was too fragile. I figured this thing doesn’t really need to be
pretty, and most of the time it’s doing it’s best to stay camoflagued
anyway, as at WAMALUG’s Fall for Fairfax 2006 show (pic with the foliage
attached).
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This one is my favorite. The angles on the glacis and the rear hatch are
nice.
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Thanks!
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The Modular Combat Vehicle was envisioned as the first of a family of
vehicles with various roles. I have yet to expand on the theme, but an
artillery, missile launcher or even tank equivalent are all feasible, each
using the same basic tractor.
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I like it, but I think the front half needs a small gun, at least. The wheels
would also look better in light gray. I’d like to see the other variants.
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Agree on both accounts, perhaps a quick Bricklink purchase before BF06 is in
order for those wheels. I’d like to give the commander a machine gun, but I’ve
had a hard time coming up with a design that isn’t too big looking, and doesn’t
get in the way of the main gun. Maybe a bionicle ball join type gun with a
forward firing cone of fire would work?
Glad you caught the Cobra Maggot connection! :)
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Great stuff, Magnus! I hope to see more military stuff from you. BTW, now
that you’re on Brickshelf, you should post some pics of that Hind-style
dropship you were showing at last year’s Fall for Fairfax.
Marc Nelson Jr.
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Ah yes, the “Demon” dropship is still sitting around waiting to be photographed.
Thanks for your comments, will you make it to Brickfest this year?
Magnus
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