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Re: The MIFFLIN A.N.T.
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 18 Feb 2004 17:04:35 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote:
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In lugnet.space, John Riley wrote:
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For further viewing of the A.N.T. demonstration, please visit the
A.N.T. Brickshelf
Gallery.
MIFFLIN Prime Merchant John Riley
(Mercantile Interstellar Fleet of Freighters, Liners,
and Intergalactic Navigators)
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This is a nice build John...I spotted it a few days ago and was wondering if
someone was going to post about it.
The ‘collection of cannisters’ look tells of it’s port industrial purpose.
The colour scheme is pleasing and the towline w/functional crank is
definately my favourite feature.
By the looks of your signature, we can hope to see some more tugs, tows and
civvie ships? I hope so!
Cheers,
-Gil
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Thanks, Gil. Yes, I’m thinking along the lines of doing mostly civilian ships.
I’m currently working on (slowly, I started it in November) a large freighter,
one that would have no problem pulling the Vanguard solo. Think Taiidan Fighter
from Homeworld crossed with SW Ep2 Republic Dropship in terms of shape, but
bulked up. Its function would be similar to a tractor trailer or locomotive;
I’ve developed a hitching function that works similarly to the scissor
mechanicism that drives the propeller on the Air Blazer helicopter. I’m
thinking about adding retractable landing gear, as well, although my first
attempt at that was a little shaky (i.e. the ship tipped over). All because I
want to build some big honkin’ engines. :) And then I have to build something
for it to deliver.
I’m also thinking along the lines of doing a salvage ship, since there’s been a
few posted recently that were interesting. Although the A.N.T. could be used
for a salvage craft...
The A.N.T. did end up quite playable, with the retractable towline, posable
landing gear (click hinges were made for landing gear, IMO). The cockpit is
sturdier than it looks: I “tried” to break the cockpit last night. I
accidently bumped it off my coffee table, and the only thing that fell apart was
a landing gear foot that was extended when it fell.
I think my next .space post will be a micro moonbase, though. That freighter is a long term project; the way my
fellow DixieLUGgers have been twisting my arm, I think I’ll finish it up in time
for Brickfest DC, and hitch a ride with one of them.
Back to reading posts.
John
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