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(...) Wow, that's a very nice and versatile system! I like the way the endcaps work, functionally and aesthetically. One thing I'm not so keen on is the doors on the side. One, they cast the impression that the container is structurally weak on that (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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Thanks : ) I've added a few more Ldraw files to my brickshelf gallery including a half-TEU which is 8x8 with the end covers removed. Several people mentioned it would be useful so here you go: (URL) after moderation: (URL) still working on a (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) In the first picture, the simple wedge shape seems a little bland- but that shot angle hides the shaping you have on the sides. The big curvy bits and detailing on the side sections dress it up pretty well which shows better in the side shot. (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Wayne McCaul wrote: snip (...) Cool, thanks for the additional info! I guess in the end it's more a matter of preference as it is commonly referred to with and without the 'I'. (...) I've actually prototyped a bit of it. My biggest (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) looks well thought out, and is very detailed. Not a thing I would change if I could have built it. -Lenny (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Ley- this thing rocks!! There are so many cool details, and your unique way of putting bricks together shines through in spades. It even has a color scheme! (heh) (...) Heh, that sounds familiar. (...) That is truly beautiful. Canopies that (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(3 URLs) (...) Thanks- I built the engines first and it took me many false starts to build something that looked like it went with them. And this is definitely the lightweight of the group. (...) Yep, that's exactly the kind of race she's made for. (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow, everyone likes the landing gear. Thanks so much for the kind words. Details and functionality seem to be easier on smallish models. I can't touch what you do on your usual scale, though. I have enough trouble greebling a 4x10 surface and (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks- and I'll have to remember that sitting level is overrated. And as for limitations... all too true. Drat that windshield! (I still haven't built the support vehicle, but after alluding to this ship multiple times I felt that I had to (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) The studlessness is something I'm forcing myself to do. I don't think I'll do a ton of 99% studless vehicles like this one, but I wanted to go to the extreme and then back off to find a good balance for future models. And the play features are (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'd advise against it. The design, as it stands, is very innovative and just plain cool. Who cares if it isn't P-38ish? This is maybe your best moc so far, and, i think, your most ambitious. While i always enjoy the creative little bots and (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I'll take 'clever', 'cool', 'radical' and 'oddball', but I don't know about 'too'. In thinking of a 'space' version, I went to three dimensions and no 'right way up' so I 'squared' it. I could easily remove two of the wings and connect the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) It seems to be up today. (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) <snip> (...) I did enjoy it very much! Love the greeblies! Great piece of work, J. This truly deserves to be mentioned in the best sci-fi replicas mad3e with LEGO, if not as one of the best MOC. Terry (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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It's so space. 'nuff said. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. ~^- (URL) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Check this latest MOC from our (URL) homepage> built in scale with the mini-line of ships. (2 URLs) ACPin & Sons (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Looks like a moonbase trailer park... :-) Actually, that's not a bad idea either. Why pack your belongings when you move? Just uncouple the module and transport the whole works. -Duane (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks for the compliments! I didn't mind the wing droop terribly, but it was due to a weak structure, not design, so I thought it best for the bricks to fix it. I might change that though. I first came up with the engine design a while back (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Nah, I wouldn't flame you for that. It's easy to see the classic space through rose-colored glasses and I congratulate you at taking an honest, critical look at the sets. I remember when classic space came out. I really didn't know what to (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) really liking the Moonbase attachment points on all four sides. (...) similar to the way I've seen truck/rail containers transferred. Also, it minimizes the height of the train so that it has less of a chance of hitting something while it is (...) (22 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.space)
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