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Re: MOC: Stinger
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:38:58 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Allister McLaren wrote:
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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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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 boom
arms are a cool feature and definately synch with the egg’s shape. The angles
employed on the engine section work quite well too. If only they made those
barrels in grey :/
Cheers,
-Gil
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