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MOC: Stinger
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Mon, 20 Oct 2003 23:20:20 GMT
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Hi all.
Some time ago, inspired by some outstanding creations seen here, I purchased
some duplo eggs without a clear idea of what I would do with them. After a few
weeks I pulled one out and started building with it without a clear idea of
where I was going with the model. I built most of it apart from the rear end,
and stalled. I stuck it on the shelf without a clear idea of how I would finish
it. A couple of months went by and I pulled it down to see what would happen if
I started putting pieces on it, but again, without any clear idea how it would
end up.
The result is the
Stinger, a craft without any clear function ;) other than going fast. Maybe it’s
the boy-racer of the future’s vehicle of choice.
What you see is the result of fairly freeform building. I just put the bricks
together and watched it evolve. The duplo egg caused it’s own problems - it just
doesn’t fit together very securely. In the end I had to increase the diameter of
the holes at each end to allow a technic axle to pass through, which allowed a
reasonably secure construction. If that upsets the purists, so be it.
The pilot has no easy method of getting in and out, and the intention to put
landing gear on the lower two arms was tossed aside as too difficult, but other
than that I’m reasonably happy with the overall form, but mostly happy that the
thing is just finished ;)
Yes, it’s another red/black build from me. That’s mainly due to me having the
greatest variety of parts in those colours. I’m content to leave the flaunting
of rare colours to those with more extensive collections/ less limited budgets
:) Besides, I like red.
PLMKWYT
Allister
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Message has 6 Replies:
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| Allister, Great unique shape on this model. This would have been a good entry for that "useless parts" contest last year with the egg piece and every variant on a barrel piece. Bruce (21 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| In lugnet.space, Allister McLaren wrote: <snip> (...) Nah, I think both the name and the form both make it much less innocent. Theres somthing I like about a central column with a wide opening at the end sorrounded by three large energy-generating (...) (21 years ago, 20-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) Hi Allister, I discovered the Stinger whilst perusing Brickshelf yesterday and have to say that I was quite blown away by it. Such a unique and cool form! The way that the 'arms' curve in is just soo sweet and even cooler is the way that they (...) (21 years ago, 21-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) I am very much a freeform builder, so I'm very impressed with what you did. There's a lot of details that I find really nice, such as the cockpit consoles (on a rounded armrest, no less!) I also like the aft end with the block cones around the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| (...) This is definately one of those models after a few too many swigs of cough syrup :) Wacky. An interesting shape....particularily using that blasted egg. I've tried a few times myself and have an partially finished montrosity on my shelf. The (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
| | | Re: MOC: Stinger
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| (...) Allister- Like the others have said, I think this is one interesting ship. I'm really drawn to its menacing form and the subtle details (curved armrests baby!). I don't know what else to say other than it's just cool. Keep it up! -Andrew PS - (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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