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LL919 Cosmic Patrol Craft
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Well lets see if I still remember how to post here and if anyone is still
here...
Backstory:
In order to combat the increased incursions from the Blacktron forces and
protect against their raids on commerce lanes, the Legoland Space Forces
commissioned the development of a new scout and patrol craft. A decided
departure from earlier, lightly armed, exploration craft, the LL919 is a
high-endurance, single seat combat vessel designed to fill commerce escort,
interception and interdiction roles. The Galaxy corporation developed a series
of prototype craft from the successful LL901 light scout vessel. The basic
spaceframe was stretched to accommodate an advanced high-power compact fusion
reactor, a FTL jump drive, high performance sublight drives, additional
armaments and an advanced AI system to assist with target tracking and
identification and navigation on long patrols. The wing area was increased to
accommodate additional radiator capacity to dissipate the heat generated by the
advanced combat systems as well as improve trans-atmospheric performance.
Armament features dual high rate blasters on each wingtip to engage smaller
craft. Dual forward particle cannons and 6 under-wing hard-points carrying
auto-seeking anti-matter torpedoes allow the LL919 to effectively engage heavy
vessels.
The FTL jump drive capabilities are classified but experts estimate that a jump
drive in a craft this size would be capable of around 6 intersellar jumps before
requiring maintenance and refueling. However, the craft does appear to have
dorsal Bussard scoop which might allow the LL919 to extend its maximum endurance
by travelling through dense clouds of interstellar hydrogen gas to replenish its
fusion reactor.
The craft features retractable nose gear and the ventral fins pivot to serve as
the rear landing supports.
The LL919 has had nothing but praise from the initial test pilots and it is now
being rolled out to the LLSF’s elite units. The photo below shows an LL919
wearing the famed “Scarlet Vipers” squadron colors. It is expected that the
LL919 will be sent to equip all of the LLSF’s patrol squadrons, replacing the
current issue X-1 patrol craft, Cosmic Cruiser, FX-Starpatroller and other
units, once Galaxy Corp. completes the initial Low-Rate-Initial-Production
models and is authorized to begin full scale production.
Link to brickshelf
gallery
Builders Notes:
This MOC is proof that a build is never done. I have had different variations
of this build in LDD for several years and I was never quite satisfied with the
look. The new T70 xwing canopy struck me as perfect for this build so I
recently re-designed the canopy section to include it. There is a “design
progression” picture in the brickshelf gallery that captures many of the
iterations of this design over the years. The nearly studless exterior features
significant SNOT construction techniques. Total piece count is 343 bricks
including the pilot minifig. The design is obviously inspired by the
Buck-Rogers Earth Directorate “Thunder fighter” with the tail section somewhat
inspired by the A-wing. For now, this MOC will likely remain a virtual creation
as acquiring some of the pieces in the colors needed will be difficult.
This is my first attempt a using “Bluerender” and I just want to say a big thank
you to those who developed it. I found it very easy to use on my first
go-around and can have the satisfaction of a more realistic visualization of
this creation until I can find a color scheme I like that where all the elements
are commonly available. One of the next things I need to try is to figure out
how to include the classic-space logos in the render.
Anyways - thanks for looking
drc
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| (...) This is gorgeous, and I especially like the the alternat Classic color scheme. Thanks for sharing! Dave! Check out (URL) The Bloks Forum> (8 years ago, 14-Feb-17, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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