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Re: Omicron Civilian Space Liner
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lugnet.space
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Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:40:36 GMT
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Jeff Pelletier wrote:
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I figured it was time to start making some civilian ships to work into my
space fleet and here is the first big one, a civilian space liner and another
resident of the New Omicron Republic:
bricklink folder: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=126112
The details:
-faster than light civilian transport capable of landing on planets or
docking at space stations -crew of 3 (2 in the cockpit and one to serve you
your overpriced martini) -capable of seating 8 in first class and 30 unhappy
people in coach -complete with overhead storage, curtain for first class,
bathroom in back, galley, and a magazine rack. -retractable landing gear
which came out far cooler than I ever thought possible.
Construction notes / personal commentary:
This was an exercise in SNOT to the nth degree and it was really challenging
to get all the geometries worked out and make the thing come part for
interior access. But I think the end product really came out pretty slick.
The sides are held together with 2 technic pins each which actually ended up
better than trying an axle as the pressure required to pull it together or
apart with the axle was usually too “catastrophic”. Somehow the pins work
better. I don’t get it but I won’t complain if it works.
Comments and constructive criticism most appreciated!
Jeff Pelletier
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Very nice Jeff, very nice indeed. It has a nice design, with both a cool shape
and plenty of functional elements. And I think that having lots of windows
really helps to give it a civillian feel. The only criticism I can offer is that
the landing gear seem overly tall, but they retract fully, so it’s hard to knock
them.
It’s funny, I’ve been thinking for a couple of months that we could use alot
more civillian crafts around here. I’ve got a Luxury Liner of sorts in the works
(think Titanic style cruise ship) and I’d like to encourage more people to get
into the civillian MOC business before Brickfest.
Again, kudos on a nice ship Jeff.
-Dan Rubin
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