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(...) Thanks Kevin! Here are some details on what I usually do... Setup: Here's a (URL) of my usual photography setup. I used to use a long piece of heavy paper from a (very) large printer but I find the bed sheet is much easier to work with. Due to (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.publish.photography, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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Well done, Jason. It's great to see the old 'dog-bone' in LEGO. It's been a very very long time since I've seen the movie, but one glimpse brought a rush of recognition and nostalgia. I especially like the way you've integrated the saucer pieces (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) As as lover of all things Arthur C Clarke (I own 2001 on VHS and I have read all 4 books in the series and a bunch more Clarke besides), I gotta say that this is way cool. And as a lover of lego, I gotta say that this is way cool :) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Same here, I have not a huge deal of interest in the Galaxy Explorer (although I do own one of each of the 3 LLxxx printed bricks that I picked up from a seller). My big interest is in getting a 6983 Ice Station Odyssey so I can be Ice Planet (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town)
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(...) Click the second "Blueprints" in blue, or "next" in blue at the bottom of the text, or (URL). (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I can't find the actual drawings on that site...What am I missing? --Bram (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Tony Hafner wrote: Snippety.. (...) Snip That's heavy, man! This picture just sums it up for me. The transgreen plates at an angle, the tight solid form, the little spindly legs... but, most of all the rake; it just says 'vroom!' (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi Jason Fantastic - that's all there is to say really! I am very impressed. I recently saw the film on dvd, not for the first time, and I found this website with schematics and blueprints: (URL) Probably a little redundant for you now, but maybe (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Greetings .spacers, I would like to present my entry to the P-38 Contest. Please find a comfortable chair. Whateverly Labs has produced the PP 1444 X under contract to Improbable Industries. The propulsion system is, unfortunately, classified at (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The engines are what I like best about this moc. They look packed together and powerful. -Tom McD. (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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I have uploaded a few more pictures of the Discovery to Brickshelf for those wanting more. Some detail shots can be found here: (URL) Details> A few construction shots can be found here: (URL) Construction> I appreciate all the comments that have (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Jason, That's brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I'm especially impressed with how "tight" the angles look on the back hull and the triangular middle sections--they just seem so effort- less, yet I have no doubt getting them satisfactorily (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hi all, I've been seeing all these awesome P-38 based creations and decided to try one myself, so here's mine. It's part of a set of ships I'm working on using this engine style. (URL) The ship is supposed to be capable of space and atmo flight, (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) ??? Are you talking about (URL) THIS>? Something I haven't really mentioned but of which I'm very proud is my Spamcake Diner™ Moonbase module that I took to BrickFest PDX. I need to post a page about that.... (...) Yeah, I apologize for that. (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey, thanks! Yeah, I really got carried away with the design. It had even been shortened already by 1 full brick height:-) I'm not used to building from fantasy, and so things just took off. I had in the back of my mind the utilitarian nature (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That looks incredible. We'll have to plan our next meeting for your place so we can all 'oo' and 'ah' over it. I've had the privilege of seeing this near completion, and it looked GREAT. Great to finally see it in all its glory. You've put us (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) That landing gear compartment is awesome. The modular engine is cool too. Such functionality is just what I love to see in a small craft. Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sure don't say anthing about the Spamcake train!? And WHEN is this TCLTC layout gonna be unvailed? I've been waiting forever to see it in light, I see little sneaks in Ross's folder, I wanna see MORE! Josh (URL) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I don't blame ya. I don't own the Galaxy Explorer, but I've played with a couple of them. It is a nice model, but to me it isn't special. I think that's because it wasn't a set I grew up with though, if it was, the story would be different. (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Minifigs? That was always what made me less interested in universal sets like (URL) 744> when I was a kid. Universal building sets have always seemed to have less 'personality' to me. After searching the database for 744, I looked at a great (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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