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(...) Hi Florian, Thanks. The entire ship is 100% symmetric. Two cells each side. It was difficult working out quite how much blue to mix in with the black. The sets varied in their mix. Possible I should have used a few more blue plates but then (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Hi, this looks very good, I like the vertical placement of the detainment cell. The Space Police I colour scheme is well done, but the ship shouldn't have any more brick in black in it, or it had become too dark, IMO. Is there a detainment (...) (18 years ago, 27-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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Even I'm intrigued by its spaciness... good work! God Bless, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey, that's cool! Very sharp and clean-looking. Nice use of color scheme. I'd take a shot at building one if I had the right windscreen. The front landing gear arrangement, and tailfins, look pretty nifty, among other details. -best, Wolf (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Nice work! The colour scheme and the style of ship work well together. The juxtapositioning of old and new elements yields an interesting form! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Flickr> (URL) BS> (when modded) Dan Rubin is currently running a (URL) over on CSF for "mashups" of classic space themes with sci-fi spaceships. The Retriever is my entry mixing Space Police I with a (URL) Retriever Boat> from Starship (...) (18 years ago, 26-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Not even the trusty Sky Math is immune from Blacktron pilfering. Here's a NES photo of a Blacktron on what appears to be on a recon over the New Californiator Republic: (URL) The above vehicle shot away into the interstellar depths immediately after (...) (18 years ago, 25-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hello my dear fellow builders! I had not yet announced the launch of my new project (URL) yet, as I thought I'd better wait until I can support some more updates. The new site consists of three main sections, these being Star Wars (formerly (URL)), (...) (18 years ago, 25-Feb-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Hi, very nice work; as Space sets hardly ever brought any "cargo" (barrels, containers ...), the Blacktron group can now steal vessels, at least :-) Regards, Florian (18 years ago, 24-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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An elite command of operatives specialized in stealing vehicles of all sorts and converting them to meet with rigorous Blacktron military specs. Shown below is one of many Cosmic Cruisers that were indoctrinated into the Blacktron fleet. These (...) (18 years ago, 24-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Looking very good! Especially for a space MOC ; ) The streamlined nature of the whole thing appeals to me and the back story represents everything that makes me cringe...and then smile... at space. God Bless and thanks for sharing, Nathan (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) There is an alternative to the brasso, especially if you are merely trying to do away with scratches and not trying to remove print. The key, FUTURE's Floor Wax. It has been used by model airplane builders forever. Check it out here (URL) Kam (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) I seem to recall it also takes the rough textured surface off slope bricks. ROSCO (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) I'll have to give that stuff a try. Thanks for the advice. Are there any issues with using it on transparent parts? -G (remove the capital S's in the email) (URL) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) Be warned, though: Brasso will seriously damage softer plastic parts like baseplates. I totally ruined a 48x48 baseplate that way when I used it to brasso the printing off of large quantity of tiles. --Anthony (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) nope (...) let it sit for 30mins then wipe it clean again but other than that it's really a one step process. ondrew (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) Hey, yeah, I have some of those elements. They're a critical part of 6890 (Cosmic Cruiser). Cool. I may take a stab at the Sky Math this weekend... Six-wide is fun, but my daughter definitely likes the little 4-wide vehicles, especially the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that's quite the unique creation! The chains, horns & skulls are great details. I like the steering ability, and the cab, with enough room to accomodate that oversized claw. Wonderful. (...) I like the crossed-over ~45 degree slant to (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Do you do anything to prepare the piece? Also, do you do anything after like wash it? If so, with what? Thanks, Jude (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) This one maybe? (URL) HTH I've used the above part many times when making my original fire trucks and other Town vehicles. Now I wish I had gotten into 6 wide instead of being tied into 4 wide by TLC. Oh well. (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) LOL, wow, the Sky Math, that name still cracks me up. I remember when I came up with that name, I thought "the Math involved to get that thing to work (ant-levitation) must be sky high!" Or something to that effect, lol. (URL) That was one of (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Whoa the front wheels turn!?! WILD. (URL) That canopy hinge idea is really cool wow! (URL) Nice way to create the front end using the 4x4 radar dishes! I have always enjoyed seeing your creations, thank you! -eric (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(URL) Rob Kraataclaw is a legend in the Interstellar Snuff Circuit. Rob was once a human, but when he tried to enhance himself with super-strength implants he went insane. Believing himself to be part of an ancient tribe that never even existed the (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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(...) out. it also works great to remove printing on bricks so be carefull if you're not looking to remove it. i usualy use a old sock followed by an old Tshirt. ondrew (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) Dear wolf Thank you for saying something wonderful to Eric. You must be special. luv Roc (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! And I wish to note that I've been impressed with your creations. Given my bias, the Sky Math hovercraft is my favorite (though the Mantis is up there). Any chance of my getting building instructions for the Sky Math? I think I could (...) (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you! Ah, yes, Brickfest. Should be fun! I'll be bringing an assortment of things... -best, Wolf (18 years ago, 23-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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It's been years since I last posted here. I'm trying to restore the condition of some old pieces and thought someone here might know how to go about this. I got two of the 6989 MCM quarter domes off Bricklink a while ago, but they turned out to have (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks! If you actually do build (or adapt) any of them and happen to bring any photos online, I'd be happy to add a link to your site :-) (...) Looking forward to seeing it :-) (...) I can assure you that at least one more Blacktron vessel is (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Love the Blacktron ships you made... I might try building one or two of those sometime. The Harrier is particularly intriguing to me. :o) The Space Police II vessel reminds me... I have a Blacktron-converted CS vessel I'll try to post later (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Hi, I could try and upload the instruction images of those models as generated by LDraw, if you like. The order of the steps is a little bit messed up then, though, LPub/L3P requires the main model to be first in the MPD file, so I sort (...) (18 years ago, 22-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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(...) designs that don't depend on having LDraw installed? Frank (18 years ago, 21-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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Hi, I've uploaded some new MOCs to my website: (URL) (I): - Starfighter I intended to create a triangular vessel, and ended up with this mixture of a Stealth Fighter and the Eurofighter. - Blacktron Gripper Glider I wanted to try a curved nose, (...) (18 years ago, 21-Feb-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space)
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(...) Another excellent classic creation! I am really looking forward to meeting you in person and seeing your work in person at BrickFest! -Matt :) (18 years ago, 21-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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The 100% trans (excluding the pilot) Crystal Ranger. During daytime landings, this vehicle bedazzles the eyes with a glittery gem-like reflectance. Lasers tend to pass through the hull without causing much damage. :o) Though a well-placed shot from (...) (18 years ago, 21-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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(...) Playing with color can be fun. It is Futuron, not true Classic, but I do have a copy of the Stardefender 200 that I built in the Blacktron I color scheme. (...) Yes, now that I think of it, a single control, if it could move in three (...) (18 years ago, 17-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Here is a space car I made recently: (URL) Click on the pic = BS folder post-mod. This MOC was strongly inspired by (URL) Jerac's Auriga> Enjoy! JP. (18 years ago, 17-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, FTX)
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(...) Here's the sixth in the series, the "Turbo Albatross": (URL) Turbo Albatross in profile>> (URL) above>> (URL) opened>> (URL) at the controls, including the strafing scope>> (URL) screenshot with landing gear lowered and canopy open>> (URL) MPD (...) (18 years ago, 17-Feb-07, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thank you. And, yes, I too like the X-1! They are simply cool-looking. I've got a couple on my file cabinet, one I made in all white (I like playing with color too much). (...) I've often thought of this. I suppose one can imagine them using a (...) (18 years ago, 16-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Great work. I love being reminded of the space sets that first got me into the theme, as some of the recent posts here have done. ...Still have a couple of X-1 Patrol Crafts myself, kicking around still assembled since days of old... But one (...) (18 years ago, 16-Feb-07, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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