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Re: Pre-Classic MOC: 6848
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Sun, 9 Mar 2003 01:27:27 GMT
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Nice! It manages to look like a bulkier, more streamlined version of the
Classic Space counterpart but manages to keep the clunkiness and weird
grabber design of the original. Nice job, the cockpit is done well.
-JHK
In lugnet.space, Markham Carroll writes:
> Here's my first Pre-CS MOC! It would have been up last month if I didn't
> have computer problems, though. :(
> Oh, just pretend the dome is transparent, instead of clear blue. I don't
> have any other than clear blue.
>
> This is the early version of the Futuron Strategic Pursuer. Due to flaws in
> the origional design, this series was discontinued until the origional plans
> were rediscovered, halfway through the Futuron age. Unlike it's newer
> design, the Pre-Classic model was large and very hard to maneuver. The
> controls had a huge change, too; for example, the PCS model required a
> 12-button, 3-lamp computer, whilst the new Futuron model only needed two
> control sticks to control two arms, two legs, and two lazer/flashlights. So
> simple, I don't know how it would work! Another improvement was the
> manuverability; the PCS model had big feet, body, and was just... well, big.
> Unfortunatly, when they made the new version, the Strategic Pursuer lost
> it's ability to do ballet. A sad loss indeed, since some formed dance
> groups and had even learned to do the Riverdance with the strategic pursuer.
>
> Also, note the use of the computer of the month! Er... last month, but that
> was when I intended to post this, at least. :)
>
> After Moderation:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=36273
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> Before:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markham/Pre-CS/6838StrategicPursuer/dsc016
> 65.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markham/Pre-CS/6838StrategicPursuer/dsc016
> 72.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markham/Pre-CS/6838StrategicPursuer/dsc016
> 69.jpg
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markham/Pre-CS/6838StrategicPursuer/dsc016
> 71.jpg
>
> --
> Markham Carroll
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