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Subject: 
Re: Imperial Shuttle
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lugnet.starwars
Date: 
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 20:45:04 GMT
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In lugnet.starwars, Zak Arntson writes:
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I moved the 2x10 plate away from the hinges one stud so the wings could extend,
but it doesn't look as good.  Anyone else have a better solution?
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Hi Zak,

    You are correct in thinking the wings should fold down lower.
    I switched the 2x10's with 1x10's.  It works and looks fine.  Now, with
only a 1x10, there is less support for the wing, so I would imagine the
"play" factor may be diminished, but it does Look better. Check out my
modifications at:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2655

Joe



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  Re: Imperial Shuttle
 
That's what I was thinking, a 1x10 ... but I want to keep the sturdiness for playing (I zoom the thing around a lot). Nothing real sturdy comes to mind, but maybe I'll go play around a bit. I wonder if we can't get LEGO to do something about it? I (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.starwars)
  Re: Imperial Shuttle
 
Hey Joe. I saw your shuttle modifications in Brickshelf, I noticed that you also placed the two grey 1X2 grill tiles on a different spot on the wing. I did something similar which allows the "wings" to fold up more accurately, i.e., closer to the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.starwars)

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  Imperial Shuttle
 
Before I go into a small problem I had with the shuttle, here's my thoughts: It's a really cool set! The thing is almost entirely white, which is a good contrast against the black and blue tie fighters available. The top fin is much more stable than (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.starwars)

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