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Re: New MOCs: Space Jalopy, Roadster, and Tug
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.space, lugnet.build
Date: 
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:40:30 GMT
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In lugnet.space, A. Mark Wilburn writes:
> > Thanks!  Engines have been a new focus for me- until recently I've just
> > slapped some 4x4 cones onto the back of whatever I'm making.  But I'm very
> 
> Yup, those look more interesting than simple 4x4 cones slapped on the back
> (which unfortunately, is what I still do =p). I especially like the Space
> Tug: good use of those podracer fins (aren't you glad they come in grey
> now?!). The 45 degree door in the Space Jalopy is also really creative
> (also, I didn't know 1x1 plates/tiles would stay on the door handles? Neat!)

Plates won't actually fit- only tiles seem to have any binding at all.  And
the binding is *very* fragile.  If there wasn't a flat surface below to keep
the tiles square, they would fall off.  I tried round 1x1 plates too,
thinking that I wouldn't have to worry about staying square... alas, they
fall right off.

> > That steering wheel thing that the thruster vanes clip to has an oversized
> > stud- the round 1x1 that is snapped onto it has a crack around the base.
> 
> You mean the stud in the centre of the steering wheel is oversized enough to
> damage any bricks you place on it? Sheesh, thanks for the heads up.

Note that round 1x1 bricks don't give any leeway- if the stud is oversized,
the brick can't deform to fit it.  A square 1x1 might be able to go on there
without damage, as its walls can flex a little.  I didn't bother
experimenting further.

--
Tony Hafner
www.hafhead.com



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  Re: New MOCs: Space Jalopy, Roadster, and Tug
 
(...) Yup, those look more interesting than simple 4x4 cones slapped on the back (which unfortunately, is what I still do =p). I especially like the Space Tug: good use of those podracer fins (aren't you glad they come in grey now?!). The 45 degree (...) (26 years ago, 22-Feb-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build)

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