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Re: To ladder or turbolift?
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 21 Feb 2001 23:56:44 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Mark Rideout writes:
> In lugnet.space, Paul Hanson writes:
> > In lugnet.space, Mark Rideout writes:
> > > Hey all -
> > > I'm seeking input on whether or not my current space craft MOC should use
> > > ladders or a turbolift (aka elevator) to go from level to level.
> >
> > Size-wise, your ship is right on the border - it could go either way. I can
> > understand your problem.
> >
> > I think it depends on how you think about your ship. In my universe,
> > spaceships are rather cramped and utilitarian (think U-boats in outer
> > space), which is why I lean towards ladders in my own MOC's.
> >
> > On the other hand, in some universes (think "Star Trek"), ships are spacious
> > and comfortable. I this case, a turbolift is in order.
> >
> > The ship in the picture you posted looks more "Trekkish", so I say tubolift.
> > Of couse, the decision is your. I've never built an elevator, so I can't
> > help you there.
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> I would agree about the "Trekkish" - as I described in a self-reply to my
> post I see the technology age being more "Star Trek".
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> > If the one picture is any indication, it's going to be an awesome ship -
> > regardless of how the crew moves about. I can't wait to see more.
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> There should be more pictures available after the first of the month (March)
> as our next SEALug meeting occurs - I currently do not have a digi-camera to
> provide building progress. It has been fun for me though to see this older
> picture and look where I'm at now with it.
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> -Mark
Mark, I might suggest trying what I did to control the location and movement
of the lift on my most recent capital. This way a 4x4 car will not take
much space at all, and can theorectically be placed both in a tight area or
in a wide open space in which there are no other guides for the car.
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/tpruden/Destroyer-Mark-4/mk4a008.jpg
The above picture on brickshelf shows the car being guided by the 1 stud
white plates with the side track. These are available in the little "temple
of gloom" studio sets. I placed those type of plates right on the car, and
then the bricks with the female side groove onto the side of the wall using
any type of brick you want with side studs. The bricks with the female side
grooves can pop off if you are not careful, but the upside is that the track
guides very smoothly and with clearance, minimizing the chance for the
bricks to pop off the wall. I've tried several different types of
turbulifts, some motorized, some crank (the one in the pic is a crank
system) and this was in the end the easiest to work with and maintain. I
find motors, though more reliable if done right, can take more space, while
for your ship you may want to keep the footprint to a minimum.
Thoughts, anyone?
~Trev
Astro Lift Co.
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| (...) woohoo, a conversation I can actually take part in :) actually, I have come up with a lift method that I find to work pretty well, I think it is similar to your described method, but its very hard to tell from the picture, so I have uploaded (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) I would agree about the "Trekkish" - as I described in a self-reply to my post I see the technology age being more "Star Trek". (...) There should be more pictures available after the first of the month (March) as our next SEALug meeting (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-01, to lugnet.space)
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