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Re: MOC: Spy Prawn
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Thu, 19 Jun 2003 03:20:33 GMT
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Thanks for all the positive responses. I’m a bit surprised by it actually, as
this was very much a reject model that I didn’t invest that much time and effort
into, but gratifying nonetheless.
I’ll reply to the things that seem to warrant it in this post. If I miss anyone
consider yourself thanked now. :)
In lugnet.space, Keith Goldman wrote:
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Allister, this is a cool moc. You really captured the whole alien/aquatic
aesthetic very well. I think its very difficult to make something look
really ‘alien’and you have succeeded.
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Yeah, I never really tried that before. This one came together fairly easily - I
almost didn’t have to think about it. If i did it may not have turned out as
well.
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The segmented body was well done, and the ‘legs’ as well.
I can easily picture it floating in an alien sea... watching... always
watching...
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I would have liked to make the two curved brick in the centre that sit flush
against each other hinge as well, but couldn’t figure it out. Maybe I’ll have
another go
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This moc was originally going to be the head for this mecha,...
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I think you made the right call.
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Hehe. Yeah you should have seen it with the prawn head. It looked like a Mon
Calimari on steroids.
In lugnet.space, Andrew Saada wrote:
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At first I was not sure if it
was minifig compatible. I also think the compact “cockpit” is great. Thanks
for sharing!
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Being a bit of a clear-canopy-o-phile I don’t usually like not giving my figs a
window and a few controls, but this one seemed to suit the alternative. I may
explore this futher.
In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote:
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Inspires me to get back to doing a few Vox models again. Those ACER guys are
getting a little uppity...
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O please do. I loved those things. They inspired me to rush out and by a couple
of mutant rays - but unfortunately I couldn’t come up with anything nearly as
cool as what you did with the Vox Mantis.
In lugnet.space, Joe Meno wrote:
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I spotted this when it first showed up on B-shelf, and yes, it did catch my
attention. Great job on the Prawn! Spy craft are definitely needed by Alpha
Team, and yours is a good one! You’ve caught the organic approach that the
Sea Monkeys use on their craft, or the interpretation by Alpha Team:)
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The colours on this are probably better suited to an Ogel craft, but hey, it’s a
spy craft.
Come to think of it - Ogel does need to get in on the act
In lugnet.space, Felix Greco wrote:
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I’m a bit hesitant to show this, what with all the amazing MOCs appearing at
the moment, but here goes.
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Add one more to that list :)
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Wow, even the Sultan himself approves:) Cool. Of course, now it’s been plastered
all over the internet it’s use as a spy craft has been well and truly negated...
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Like many other people, I saw this on brickshelf a while back. I remember
thinking, “Oh man, that would make such a cool Sea Monkey model. I think
I’ll borrow the design concept.”
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Go right ahead. That’s why I post stuff to brickshelf.
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The thing that impresses me most is that you really captured the essence of a
Sea Monkey creature. With sophisticated SNOT use the model looks very organic
and realistic.
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Actually I thought the SNOT on this model was fairly straight forward. The
‘eyes’ on the side are merely an adaption of the 4x4 dish hatch I posted a while
ago.
In lugnet.space, Philip Painter wrote:
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I saw this on BS last week and really enjoyed it. The segmentation is great.
And I really like the “feelers” that can extend out of the front. The use of
the lever handles as fingers was a good idea. I may have to adopt that.
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I think I first saw that when someone (I forget exaclly who - Ah,
here it is) built a
snail with a couple of 2x2 dishes, and used this idea for the eyestalks.
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The only suggestion I might have is to include a couple more tentacle legs.
Although it’d probably be hard to fit them somewhere without giving it too
much bulk... Just a thought.
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You could be right. Prawns have all those little scuttling legs don’t they. In
fact, I’ve taken some of the paraphelania off the bottom to improve
swooshability and balance, but I may put it back again with a few more as you
suggest. Good idea.
Cheers to you all,
Allister
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| (...) Some of my best stuff happens like that. (...) (wholesale snippage) (...) Well, Ogel does have a part in all of this...a deeper part than you may think:)..Felix and I discussed a little about this and came up with 'something.' But it's still (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| Hi all, I'm a bit hesitant to show this, what with all the amazing MOCs appearing at the moment, but here goes. (URL) The Prawn> is an infiltration craft employted by the Alpha Team to gather information on the increasing threat posed by the Sea (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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