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Re: New MOC: Gyroscopic Fighter
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lugnet.space
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Mon, 27 May 2002 17:33:27 GMT
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"Gil Shaw" <NIXtoradochSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:GwrtqE.qM@lugnet.com...
> Bram,
>
> It took me ages to work out the small and simple ring in my Sol
> clipper....if the time from concept to completion was only 7 hours, I salute
> you....incredible stuff.
>
> It took me a minute to realize that the centre unit travelled the inner
> circumference of the ring. Wild design concept.
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> My only suggestion is the centre cockpit. I know that a thin profile fits
> the 'thread the needle' look of the overall design, but it forces the pilot
> to lie down in the seat. Perhaps if the canopy was made an opaque peice and
> the pilot is intended to lie flat on his back and have all surface controls
> on the 'roof'? Just an idea...
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> Everytime I see a Vulcan cruiser on 'Enterprise' I want to try a bigger
> version of a ringed vessel. Some day..some day....
>
> Amazing job.
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> Cheers,
> -G
I was thinking the same. I had to look at it more closely and when I saw
those wheels in there, I realized the entire ring rotates about the pod in
the middle. An incredible an original design! And yes, I've been wanting
to build a Vulcan cruiser too. Maybe when I get a lot more bricks, I'll try
building the Sharan.
-- Tom
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| Bram, It took me ages to work out the small and simple ring in my Sol clipper....if the time from concept to completion was only 7 hours, I salute you....incredible stuff. It took me a minute to realize that the centre unit travelled the inner (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.space)
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