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Re: Two New MOC's: Tourism on the moon?
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lugnet.space
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Mon, 25 Feb 2002 04:26:22 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Joe Meno writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, William R. Ward writes:
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> > I have uploaded two new MOC's to represent my vision for space
> > tourism: an Earth-to-orbit passenger shuttle, and a lunar tour vehicle
> > for exploring the moon's surface in style. First, links to my web
> > pages and Brickshelf (same pics, but there are descriptions on my
> > pages):
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> > Passenger Shuttle:
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> Hey, it's the Pan Am Orion from 2001! And a really good version of it!
The design isn't really based on the Pan Am shuttle, but it performs the
same function and is somewhat similar in shape. I think the Orion is quite
a bit bigger, though.
> > Lunar vehicle:
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> and that's the ATV version of the Lunar Bus on 2001! Wow!
Actually I hadn't considered that. I'll have to re-watch 2001, it's been a
long time. If it bears any resemblance to any vehicle from the movie, it's
either a coincidence or an overactive subconscious. I've completely
forgotten what that ATV looks like.
> I took the tour, got to know the crew, but didn't get any ticket
> information...what's up with that?
If you have to ask, you can't afford it... ;-)
> Seriously, those are well-designed models. I love the detail you placed in
> them, esecially the shuttle door and landing gear (landing gear is a problem
> I am contemplating with another model I am working on, and taking a look at
> your solution is a great help!)
Click hinges have been quite a boon for landing gear building, and the new
round click-hinge-to-Technic-axle adapters especially so. The parts came
from the necks of pterodactyls in one of the Studios sets. My PB4Y-2 bomber
was built before I had any of those round pieces, and so the wheel wells
have to be quite a bit bigger.
> The lunar shuttle is great becaus eof the engine swivels, for starters. That
> and the independent suspension. Really well done!
For years I've been trying to come up with a design that incorporates the
rotating engnies and makes sense, and I think I've finally managed. The
suspension was almost a last-minute addition, but it worked out well. Thanks!
> Now where do I get a ticket?
You gotta know the right people... ;-)
--Bill.
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| (...) Hey, it's the Pan Am Orion from 2001! And a really good version of it! (...) and that's the ATV version of the Lunar Bus on 2001! Wow! I took the tour, got to know the crew, but didn't get any ticket information...what's up with that? (...) (23 years ago, 25-Feb-02, to lugnet.space)
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