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Re: Lame Parts Entry - Strix
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lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space
Date: 
Sun, 29 Dec 2002 00:31:04 GMT
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wow,
that thing is really cool looking

i particularly like the 3 lt grey claws
on the wings on the 'guns' that are dk grey.
the contrast is really neat
and the repetition of the element works well

nice pod-like front too ;-)

-paul

In lugnet.build.contests, Reed Anderson writes:
> Although I rarely build in space, I liked the idea of the contest, and knew
> that I had some of the parts listed.  I came up with an owl-ish looking ship
> using the following parts:
> 
> 10 white picket fences
> 2 Manta Rays
> 1 rope bridge
> 1 row boat
> 
> As I was building I originally had a completely different plan for the
> design of the ship, but a disaster during construction led me to the owl
> like shape (which I'm more happy with anyway).  I named it Strix, after the
> scientific name of the Great Gray Owl.
> 
> The Strix is designed for use in snowy regions, with everything well
> insulated to protect passengers and gear, and is equipped with landing
> skids.  Only one pilot is needed to control the ship due to it's simple
> design.  Many vents (some of which are the picket fences) cover the ship to
> release operating by-products.  The main structural support of the ship (the
> rope bridge) also serves as a casing for wires and motors vital for the
> running of the ship.  As well as balance, the tail of the bird serves as a
> satellite communication device.
> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=30185
> 
> And until moderation, here are the deep links:
> 
> Top View:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Gingivere/Strix/strix01.jpg
> 3/4 View:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Gingivere/Strix/strix02.jpg
> Head on:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Gingivere/Strix/strix04.jpg
> Tail View:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Gingivere/Strix/strix03.jpg
> 
> PLMKWYT!
> 
> Reed



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  Re: Lame Parts Entry - Strix
 
(...) Thanks! It's always nice to hear good things about my MOCs. Reed (24 years ago, 29-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)

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  Lame Parts Entry - Strix
 
Although I rarely build in space, I liked the idea of the contest, and knew that I had some of the parts listed. I came up with an owl-ish looking ship using the following parts: 10 white picket fences 2 Manta Rays 1 rope bridge 1 row boat As I was (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.space)  

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