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Subject:	Re: MOC: Space Wagon
Newsgroups:	lugnet.space
Date:	Tue, 21 Dec 2004 19:45:26 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw wrote:

In lugnet.announce.moc, Tony Hafner wrote:

Here is the Space Wagon, sort of an update to the 918 Space Transport. It is basically the same overall size and shape, but features a more powerful thruster, folding wings and landing gear, and larger crew and cargo areas.

http://www.hafhead.com/lego/myspace/wagon/index.html

Interesting take on an old hat. The double delta design, single fin and thruster are definately all hallmarks of the venerable old girl. The updates are interesting...like the feathered exhaust and the panel hinge.

Although... :)

I almost feel this could be a little more updated. Perhaps with a couple SNOT applications (perhaps the engine housing even wings), some subtle greebs (even a communications array in the same spot as the original) and a little more detailing on the bottom. Perhaps a splash in the cockpit too.

These are all good suggestions- especially the comm array (which really should be there). I was of planning on doing some variants on this ship anyway, and the interior was one of the areas that clearly needed work. I hadn’t thought too much about the bottom, but that wouldn’t hurt.

I know the original was a sparse matter to start with, but through a use of colour and (then) new part usage, it became a classic. Thinking with a little more of a shove into the modern building arena, this could do the same.

I’m not too crazy about SNOT-ting it up, as I felt the simple studs-up construction was too integral to the concept. But for some of the variations, I was eyeing the 1x6 curvy slopes and 2x6 curved wedge slopes.

Hm... you’re rebuilding the original... I’d love to see your retake on this!

And thanks so much for the feedback.

.space.

Tony Hafner
www.hafhead.com

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		Re: MOC: Space Wagon
(...) Interesting take on an old hat. The double delta design, single fin and thruster are definately all hallmarks of the venerable old girl. The updates are interesting...like the feathered exhaust and the panel hinge. Although... :) I almost feel (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)

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