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Re: The bridge of the Utopian Dream
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Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:39:09 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Matthew Wightwick wrote:
> Somewhere out in space floats the deep-space exploration vessel Utopian Dream...
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> Unfortunately, most of the aforementioned vessel only exists in the dark corners
> of my mind. I have, however, constructed the primary bridge and shuttlecraft for
> it, pictures of which are here:
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=57202
> (Folder has been moderated.)
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> This MOC marks my first attempts at SNOT (the engines), greeblies (functional
> greeblies - the wheel in the middle opens the airlock door) and collapsing
> landing gear (which didn't work, so I scrapped it in favour of ordinary space
> stands - sorry).
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> It does have an interior, but not one I'm happy with. More pictures will be
> forthcoming once it does have an interior I'm happy with.
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> Also, keep an eye out for the rest of the Utopian Dream (just don't hold your
> breath, it may take a while)...
I don't think I remember seeing posts from you before Matthew....so welcome! If
I've forgotten...then welcome back!
An ambitious project you've started here and it looks as if it's going in a good
direction. The swept shape of the bridge is definitely appropriate and the
white is an excellent choice...easy to coordinate with accent colours through
out the rest of the ship. The interior space looks copious and will likely
offer you a lot of choices. Take a peek at Dan Jassim's Dragonstar for Interior
School if you haven't already...he's got it nailed.
The rear airlock looks great and even might be adaptable to moonbase standards
if it isn't already...always a good thing. :)
As for as suggestions go, the rocket nozzles look a little stuck on...you've
started in an excellent direction by SNOT mounting the rounded panels...perhaps
continue with that farther back...use the 1x2 macaroni bricks to transition into
an exhaust for the engines. Try surrounding the area with some hoses and such
to give it detail. I imagine this area might come flush up to the main body of
the ship and might take some adjustment, but this is fine little ship in itself
and should be brought to it's fullest potential!
Looking forward to updates.
Cheers,
-Gil
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