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Re: MOC: The Buzzard.
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lugnet.space
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Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:41:14 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Philip Painter writes:
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> Yeehaw! That thar's a real barn-burner!
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> Here's a real departure for me. I figured I'd stretch myself. I'm usually a
> real plate-monger, and this model is almost entirely bricks.
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> I had sketched The Buzzard weeks ago, and failed to build it some three
> seperate times before finally breaking myself of my plate-crutch. I'm pretty
> happy with the results.
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> I like the stout shape of it--I wanted something reminiscent of WWI fighters.
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> I haven't written up anything just yet, but here's the pics:
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> http://www20.brinkster.com/mealymouthed/model/buzzard.htm
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> I'd be pleased to hear any comments or suggestions.
Nifty craft! I too do not think you could have achieved the design with
mainly plates. I like the overall shape and the rear-angled wings. I can
definitely see the influence from WWII fighters. I really like the
smoothness of the "plated" surfaces and the stark transition to mechanical
parts. The vents of the engines and the central ones are really cool.
ciao&salaam
-Andrew
GardenSLUG
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| Yeehaw! That thar's a real barn-burner! Here's a real departure for me. I figured I'd stretch myself. I'm usually a real plate-monger, and this model is almost entirely bricks. I had sketched The Buzzard weeks ago, and failed to build it some three (...) (22 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc)
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