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In lugnet.space, Jeff Elliott writes:
> Mark,
>
> I think those are some of the finest Lego spacecraft I've ever seen. I • haven't
> had a chance to visit the rest of the sections, because I'm still going • through
> every picture in the spacecraft section!
Aw, thanks. I do my best.
>
> Let's see - some scattered thoughts:
>
> The OAV is wonderful; I think I'll build me one when I get home. The • engine
> pods and cockpit on the Lightning Jack are outstanding, even amongst • your own
> stuff. The folding computer on the bounty hunter ship, and the control • panels
> on the bridge on the battleship and the OAV are *very* nice. I could go • on. I
> may well do so.
I have to credit Pat Justison for the cockpit on the Lightnin' Jack. He used
a similar design on his Blacktron Lander, and I borrowed from him.
Thanks Pat!
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>
> Some questions:
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> * What background and software did you use to "bluescreen" the
models?
I got photos from various NASA websites, and I used Photoshop (mainly
using the Path tool) to cut-out the pics.
>
> * Just how long is that battleship, anyway? 4 feet?
3 feet, 9 1/2 inches.
>
> * How much interior detail is there in the battleship; do you have mess • halls,
> med bays, etc?
No, what you see is what I got. I'd have liked to build more, but that used
almost all my bricks, and I didn't want to "rainbow" it.
>
> * Any chance you could give more detailed LDraw or pictoral assembly • shots of
> some of the most interesting features? (The swing-away computer, the • engines,
> etc.)
No. I don't use any of the LDraw programs because I have limited time
and I'd rather spend it building something in RL. Sorry.
>
> Y'know, I've just finished a 7' x 3' medieval wargaming layout, and I think • I'm
> gonna drop that and go build some starships tonight :) Sigh.
Heh, I'm glad I could inspire you. That's a big compliment to me. Try
copying one of your favorite spaceships and throwing in some personal
touches.
Good luck!
~Mark
>
> Bravo! Encore!
>
> Jeff Elliott
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