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Re: New MOC: Y-59 Albatross
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Date: 
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 03:45:24 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Alex Cruz writes:
> In lugnet.announce.moc, Bram Lambrecht writes:
> > Those of you who came to BrickFest have seen this already, but you probably
> > haven't seen it in all its configurations.
> 
> Very nice work, Bram. I've always enjoyed spaceships that can fold and bend
> when landing/taking off.

Me too :)  Glad you liked it.

> I always found it interesting that they laid down on their stomachs
> to pilot a ship instead of the typical sitting down. Anyway, keep up the great
> work.

Perhaps it's more comfortable and less tiring on the legs.  I suppose it could
distribute the G forces more evenly.  Gotta make sure the pilot doesn't fall
asleep, though.
--Bram


Bram Lambrecht
bram@cwru.edu
www.bldesign.org



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  Re: New MOC: Y-59 Albatross
 
(...) Very nice work, Bram. I've always enjoyed spaceships that can fold and bend when landing/taking off. I can see where your landing gears might slip on smooth surfaces. And the cockpit reminds me of the Minbari fighters from Babylon 5. I always (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.space)

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