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Re: Hyperspace Dart
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lugnet.space
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Fri, 4 Aug 2000 18:10:42 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Bob Hayes writes:
> I recently completed construction on the "Hyperspace Dart." It is a slightly
> modified civilian freighter (more powerful engines than the stock version).
> The shape of the ship was inspired by the Bespin Bandit, a ship which appeared
> in one of the Star Wars Dark Horse comics, and of course, the Millennium
> Falcon. The ship contains two Insectoid light and sound units. A knob on the
> back, through a series of gears, turns the "engines" on. The roof of the
> cargo area is removable so I can get in (minifigs use the ramp) and is held in
> place by magnets -- can't have the ship flying about when pulling negative
> Gs. The landing ramp is manually operated. Images can be found at:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1012
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> The costruction schedule was moved up so that the ship was completed in time
> for "Mark's Space Contest" http://www.nwlink.com/~sandlin/lego/contest/
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> All comments welcomed.
> Bob Hayes
Incredibly cool! I imagine this is what would result if the Millenium Falcon
and a Star Destroyer had children. I just love the shape! It's so simple but
great looking that I'm now saying, "Why didn't I think of that?!" Keep up the
good work.
Greg "Ay did not say 'hyuck!'" Majewski
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Dome/1888/abs.html
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