Subject:
|
Re: PCS Gets a move on....
|
Newsgroups:
|
lugnet.space
|
Date:
|
Sat, 17 May 2003 17:47:12 GMT
|
Viewed:
|
593 times
|
| |
|
|
In lugnet.space, Chris Giddens writes:
> Spacers:
>
> Now declassifying a new vessel class. The P.E.Li.C.A.N. Planetary
> Expedition Light Cargo Astro Navigation.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=43599
>
> The PELiCAN is to become the backbone of colonization in this sector. The
> PELiCAN can transport sensitive cargo with a soft touch. But, she is fast
> enough to outrun many attack craft. She also can be equiped to be a troop
> transport, science vessel, and temporary command base for new colonies.
>
> This class is being released in beta mode and rushed into service. This due
> to the need to further our efforts into space colonization in response to
> the Eastern Block. An upgrade to landing gear and power systems will be
> coming in the service version, as well as weapons. (As per advice of Grand
> Admiral Sandlin).
>
> Her first mission transported an Eastern Block defector from Stalag 14 on
> Pluto into friendly space.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=402215
>
> Please Let Me Know What You Think of this new craft.
>
> Admiral Giddens <><
>
> P.S. Yes this isn't fully complete, there is a lot of outer detail and
> greeblie that I need to do. Also the landing gear is at the best... sucky.
>
> P.P.S I'm takin about a month break from building to sort. It's gotta
> happen if I'm to get anything ready for Brickfest. So you soldiers keep the
> PCS fires burnin!!
Admiral,
This vessel is a beau! You and your clever acronyms. Keep it up!
I love the various curves and those tiled angled engines are stellar!
(Actually do you have any more white tiles having made this??) Every large
vessel needs a control bay like that one. I am wondering where the hatch
leads to (besides straight down)?
And the cabin is quite homely (relative to the minority of others around).
-Andrew
GardenSLUG
|
|
Message has 1 Reply:
 | | Re: PCS Gets a move on....
|
| (...) Thanks. I have a good supply of white tiles, but it has taken a hit lately. The hatch leads to the cargo area and there's also (unphotographed) an airlock on the back. There was a purposeful attempt to make this look like a sister craft to the (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-03, to lugnet.space)
|
Message is in Reply To:
| | PCS Gets a move on....
|
| Spacers: Now declassifying a new vessel class. The P.E.Li.C.A.N. Planetary Expedition Light Cargo Astro Navigation. (URL) PELiCAN is to become the backbone of colonization in this sector. The PELiCAN can transport sensitive cargo with a soft touch. (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.space) !
|
28 Messages in This Thread:
 
 
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
This Message and its Replies on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
