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Re: MOC: Scarab Fighter OR Harry Potter Roof Slopes
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lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.space
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Tue, 4 Nov 2003 13:32:57 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Travis Matheson wrote:
> Xavier Industries in association with Overlord Enterprises and K.J.
> Row-ling are proud to announce the Scarab Long Range Fighter
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/batwing/Scarab/scarab01.jpg
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> The Scarab is designed for extended periods in space without refueling and
> features a powerful quadirony engine and an extensive life support system
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/batwing/Scarab/scarab15.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/batwing/Scarab/scarab35.jpg
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> The unique engine unit is an extension of the designs first theorised by
> K.J Row-ling. Row-ling postulated that these designs would find extensive
> use but thus far has failed to manifest itself into mainstream space
> construction.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/batwing/Scarab/scarab12.jpg
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> The pilot has at his/her disposal an extensive array of sensors that
> display results and predictions instantly upon the control suite which the
> pilot can observe in supreme comfort.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/batwing/Scarab/scarab26.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/batwing/Scarab/scarab24.jpg
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> All and all the Scarab is a triumph of technological design and fanciful form.
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> Post Mod
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=58411
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> Building Notes:
> This MOC started when the MUGS were splitting up a couple of 4730's (HP
> Chamber of Secrets) and no-one really wanted the roof pieces. Ross
> Crawford pointed out that the pieces could possibly be used in a rocket, in
> his attempt to get Paul Baulch or myself to take them and the challenge
> began. A few failed attempts at using the roof slopes at the nose of a
> model led me to try using them as a engine mount and this model began to
> take shape. At the time I had very little in Sand Green and this model has
> used quite a bit of what I had.
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> it was an interesting experiment either way
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> Leg Godt
> Travis Matheson
An interesting AND successful experiment! Using the roof pieces as a tapered
mount looks great and compliments the smooth lines of the rest of the model. It
has echoes of Paul Hartzog's Mako about it (and excellent thing)....the modular
look comes off well too.
Great build.
Cheers,
-Gil
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