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Re: Request for Ideas/Suggestions
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lugnet.space
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Thu, 1 May 2003 00:07:48 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Matt Krotzer writes:
> At the moment I'm just utilizing 10x20x1
> bricks, and a few plates to hold them together. I'm thinking the best way to
> handle the angled body might be to just build the interior as a straight
> box, and build an empty angled wall using some plates on a hinge. Further
> suggestions would be welcome. :)
From personal expierence... DON'T rely on plates to hold together the floor.
Because of this big rock we call Earth, all the spaceship's body rests on
the floor (unless you build upside-down) and a large floor only held
together with a bare minimum of plates will sag and crack, making the model
practically impossible to move.
My suggestion would be to make a 'framework' out of technic beams- just a
big 'box' with the roof resting on top, the cockpit attatched to the front,
and all the rest of the walls and floor just attatched using the framework-
making the ship much more ridged and strong. You might want to invest in a
large amount of technic 1/2 pegs to attatch side panels on to the framework.
As for the engines... I would do them SNOT so that they rest sideways on a
large plate mounted facing out on the framework. I would use slopes to make
space for the engines and just use hinges to mount the oddly-angled engines.
Then I would make a series of slopes on the top and bottom of the plate so
when it is attatched to the frame, it won't be too boxy. Hint: DON'T be
boxy. Boxyness can kill a MOC.
Hope you found this helpful. :)
-JHK
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| (...) I know. When I actually have the number of pieces neede to build the entire floor, I'd use much larger plates to basically make an entire layer over it and keep it secure and strong. Just for now though, I've just got it barely together. No (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) wow... that's an amazing compliment. I actually printed that out at work and have it highlighted and hanging in my cubicle. Thanks! (...) I think I understand what you're saying here. My ability in SNOT building is rather limited, as are the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.space)
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