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Hey everybody - Finished at last :-) She's a medium freighter that's been converted into a long-range exploration ship and outfitted with everything a crew needs for those long trips. (URL) posted far too many pictures. There's a second page: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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(...) Nice ship Paul. It really looks like a converted freighter and the inside stuff is well thought out. Nice engines, too. The king of greeblies sure was back in action there. If I may offer some minor criticism, though, the shape is a bit blocky (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) <snip> (...) I'll tell ya what I think! It's beautiful! The perfect amount of greebling--I love it lately that these ships aren't over greebled nor under greebled! Lots of nifty little details that woudln't be unexpected to see on a 'real' (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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Wow!!! Great job keepin the Cap Ship genre alive and well! The exterior is cool, maybe a bit boxy BUT it being a Classic Space ship AND an converted freighter, that's understandable... Your interriors... MAN some of the best I've seen. The light (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) So that's what the unholy spawn of an ISD and one of Dan Jassim's cap ships would look like! Nicely done. I love the interior details, especially the bathrooms and the double-thick walls. The back to back windows add bulk to the hull when (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) bigger. I love the big ridiculous tail fins on the rear. The front end looks a bit boxy. I would suggest using some hinges and thin wall windows to make a nice large observation lounge or maybe the captain's quarters in between the sloped bits (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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This is just plain fantastic. The interior detail is wonderful, and has some great creative solutions. I don't mind the boxy shape so much, as it is a CS ship. The only suggestion I have is to maybe make covers to fit over the greebed-up engines. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Absolutely amazing. As I've commented in other venues, this ship incorporates basically everything I've wanted to put in a ship since I was 5 years old...and 1000x better than I ever could. Bravo sir...bravo. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hey you! Because of you I built that industrious Fleebnork and now I can't get rid of 'im!! He seems to show up somewhere in all my displays!! (URL) Attempts at catching are for naught! Grr!! ;) Dave K (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Man, this is really groovy. I really dig the sunken bridge stations and the galley. And a weight room! The attention to detail is groovtastic. And the Classic Space feel is right on target. It's like the super playset I never had. I really want to (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) OMG, truely amazing. Its one thing to build big, but its another thing all together to finish off such a large MOC with beautifully thoughtful detials like this. I'm simply blown away by your awareness and use of space in the smaller quarters (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Man I wake up this morning and everyone's talking about that one thing, y'know? And this is that One Thing. Freakin awesome. You've made my day with this ship, Paul. I can't believe some of the stuff I see in this ship. Some of it is so (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow... I don't need to add to the gushing over this thing, so I'll just leave it at wow... This is the sort of thing that makes me wish I wasn't a castle-head. I love well done spacecraft. And man... wow... As everyone has said, the details (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I'm with you 100% about the blockiness. I must confess that the blocky shape made it a lot easier to fit in all of the interior details, though. The dark gray ribs, the "wings", the superstructure, and the exterior engines were all attempts to (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! The arboretum serves several functions: it helps recycle the atmosphere, it's a source of fresh fruits and vegetables, it is a place to keep botanical samples, and it's a nice place for the crew to relax. Every ship should have one! I (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Admiral. Can't wait to see more pics of the Vanguard. The shuttlebay/engine arrangement of that one looks real good (and a little familiar ;-) I concocted the converted freighter bit as a way to explain how blocky this thing turned out. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Unholy indeed, but yep, Star Wars and Jassim. Doesn't get any better. Two-stud-thick walls make it possible to build details right into the walls. And they're a lot stronger than single-stud. I agree about the proportions. The superstructure (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Glad you like it. I think a big bubble on front sounds kinda luxurious, and I was going for the strictly utilitarian look. I agree that something needs to be done about the boxiness though. (...) This SHIP has been in the planning/contruction (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Maybe. I was going for a Y-wing kind of look, where the covers have been removed to facilitate maintenance. And I think they look cool, so why not shw 'em off? :-) (...) Thanks! (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) [snip] (...) Paul, Very Cool! All of the details are great. I love this picture: (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Well it doesn't feel boxy to me until my eye gets right up to that front area where the corners poke out. Hey, what if you put the big Comm dish on the front? Just a thought. -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) That is a perfect example of a flying box that looks awesome. It's kind of a bummer that the windows couldn't be trans yellow. That would have been some sweet icing on a nice cake. -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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Sweet Ship... (...) This was quite the supprise. Not being much of a space head it is kind of strange to have one of your most known MOC's being the 11-12 piece GONK I did about 4 years ago. I think I peeked early :-). Anyway nice ship and the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Great details and playability. I love the shuttle and shuttle bay. Nice job on the credits. I can never remember who I'm stealing from. Great stuff keep it coming. Pat "no sig fig" Bunn (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Dude...this is...! That's one space-licious ship! Andrew (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) That is one cool ship. Usually I tend to like the aerodynamic or rounded ships, but yours is off the scale for detail alone. I love the wing edge and engine design, with all the intricate complicated looking detailing. The modules are great, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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Great ship! I love the retro look of it and that shuttle is just cute. Great engines. I just wanted to chime in and sing your praise along with the rest of us... Alexander (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) It would be a perfect spot for a deflector dish of some sort, or a small probe bay. BTW,Paul, awesome ship. Kudos on the colors too. I love those tan floors, and the use of classic parts throughout the ship is really sweet. (like the clear (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, those corners. I seriously considered using some castle wall corners up there to round them off a little bit, but never worked that out to my liking. Some of my earliest sketches had a big dish on front. I suppose it would make sense to (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! My goal was to include all the features I've always wanted, too. I've come close, but I had to save some stuff for the next one :-) And I'm sure that if you built something big, it would ROCK. Get busy :-) - Paul (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! It's a little too big & heavy to swoosh around, but it is fun to play with. I've had it at a couple of BayLUG meetings, and the kids just go nuts over it :-) - Paul (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Fantastic ship; the form, colors & style are all well thought out. The interior is superb; efficient, but not to small rooms & 4-wide beds. I like seeing 4-wide beds, as 2-wide really doesn't support the whole mini-fig; I imagine they get (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Glad you like it! I'm pleased with how the interior turned out, but to be honest I think the exterior could be better. When I can build something that looks as good as Dragonstar, Vanguard, or Ghoul with the kind of interior details I like... (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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In lugnet.space, Trevor Pruden wrote: D'oh! I told you I'd forget to credit someone - the checkerboard pattern on the shuttlebay walls is all you :-) (...) Glad you like it! The tan floors happened because I didn't want the floors to be the same (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) LOL! High praise indeed. (...) Getting details in without having it seem too crammed in is a delicate balancing act. (...) Thanks! - Paul (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Good catch on the ball. Those little details just bring it to life for me. (...) Come to the dark side... I'm probably gonna build a castle someday with all of the gray bricks I bought for this thing, so it's only fair that you (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) bottom - so I had to take it all apart and practically start over. I'm very gratified that someone appreciates that little detail :-) - Paul (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Glad you like it! Mmmmm, trans yellow. If Lego released a parts pack with a bunch of windows & canopies in trans yellow, I would skip and dance and sing with glee! - Paul (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey, it's good to be known for something. Besides, the best things come in small packages :-) I love your gonk (obviously). It's WAY better than the abomination that was in the Jabba's Palace set. I'm glad you like my ship! Thanks - Paul (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I originally posted pics of the shuttle over a year ago. It's had a few improvements since, but the pics are at: (URL) you like it! - Paul (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow. What a wonderfully crafted ship! Some very nice detailing throught the ship, like barbells out of small wheel sets, and the diagnostic bed. Another nice touch are the readouts for the ship and also in the science lab of the fleeb and in (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Aw shucks. :) (...) Wow, that glossy paper really creates the illusion of a computer screen. I should try that. I tried that once for fun (never posted), but only with regular printer paper. Neat. `~Trev (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Wow. That's gorgeous, Paul. I'm so stoked at this "renaissance" of old themes that's happening these days--with the added innovations so seamlessly inserted. It really does look like a box but not a box, like CS but not CS, teetering right on (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) The shape doesn't really level me on this but you've done such a great job of building it that it's hard not to stare. Really really great job. Very well realized MOC. A great ship! (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) moonbase> (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Paul, I can but echo most of the other posts, this is a wonderful MOC, full of playability and everything a scientific team could need for exploring. I would have loved to make something this good to play with as a kid (now I'd love to have (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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I frick'n hate you. This ship is a beautiful example of proven concepts applied thoroughly and systematically. The stickers are wonderful, (any suggestions on how I might make some of my own?) and placed well. Interiors are balanced, very nice. I've (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi Paul, I particularly like the classic space logos on the tail :) Really cool.. I like the top.. it almost looks like a coast guard boat :) -Anne (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! 2-wide bunks bug me too. Minifigs are bigger than that, and if you're building to a 1 stud/foot scale (as I do), 2 studs = 2 feet = a very narrow bed. Mine are actually 3 studs wide, which seems about right. I doubt there will be any (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Glad you like it! The little details are what make building fun for me. The sinks (at least the big one in the galley) I stole from someone else, but I don't remember who. - Paul (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! Feel free to steal anything you like. Lord knows I've stolen a few things myself :-) The captain's chair was based on a design by Paul Hatzog - he's got a bunch of cool chair ideas here (I used the yellow one at the bottom): (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) No, thank you! <geek> Landing the shuttle is tricky business - which is why it's entirely automated. In this picture... (URL) you can see a black dish on the gray part just below the tailfin. This generates the tractor field that draws the (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I'll take that as a compliment :-) (...) The stickers were drawn in Macromedia Freehand, printed on glossy photo paper, and stuck on using a gluesick with repositionable adhesive. I tried to keep the designs fairly simple and use the same (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Classic Space is my all-time favorite theme. I'm currently tracking down the last few parts I need to complete several old sets. With the superstructure I was definitely going for a nautical look - glad you picked up on it. Thanks! - Paul (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Oops, forgot to add that there are a bunch of pics of an older version of the shuttle at: (URL) sure to check out Grand Admiral Sandlin's way cool version too! - Paul (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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Great job, Paul! The Beagle definitely has a refreshing Classic Space meets Star Wars appeal to it. It kinda reminds me a bit of my Starship Gibraltar, but with a lot more details and features. You really loaded this model with goodies! I (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey Dan - I'm glad you like it! There is definitely much of the Gibralter (and Regent) in this one. Looking at your ships is what made me resolve to build big myself, and I've borrowed liberally from them. In fact, at one point I considered (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I'm coming in late on this one to say great work. Really nicely detailed, and I love the custom stickers. If there was anything I didn't like, I'd say that overall she looks too stubby and short - but I guess that's a budget issue (or has to (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sorry 'bout the late post. Having trouble finding time to build or post lately. Anyway... Paul, this is wonderful. There are so many details to talk about. I really like the layout and the details of the bridge especially the little runway (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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