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Subject:	Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
Newsgroups:	lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.technic, lugnet.space
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Date:	Mon, 28 May 2001 23:06:00 GMT
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I don't think this could get more last minute... The Q-35 seats 35 passengers: 27 in the a roomy coach cabin, 6 in first class, and 2 in a VIP stateroom. A friendly crew of six, including pilot, copilot, navigator, and three flight attendants bring the passengers to their destination in utmost comfort: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bl/Photos/SpacePlane/08-crew.jpg Behind the state of the art cockpit is a short connecting hallway which links an observatory lounge and the stateroom. The lounge is equipped with a movie screen and binoculars. The stateroom is complete with two bunks, comfortable arm chairs, and a bar. Stairs lead up to airtight vestibule: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bl/Photos/Ideas/steepstairs0.jpg The vestibule can act as an airlock in an emergency since the hatch to the stairs, the outside doors, and the doors to the passenger cabin are all pressure sealed. The entire passenger cabin can eject from the plane in the case of an emergency. It is equiped with a tiny control cabin to operate the thrusters for minor manuevers. The passenger cabin also has a lavatory and small galley: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bl/Photos/SpacePlane/p12-passengers.jpg The landing gear is pneumatically operated. [A compressor built with a old 9V motor and an air tank reside in the starboard engine nacelle. The switch is just rear of the starboard emergency exit.] Each of the wings contains fuel tanks and thrusters for vertical liftoff. In the center of ship, fully manueverable thrusters assist in vertical takeoff and landing. Two 576 cubic LU attach to the ship rear of the central thrusters: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bl/Photos/SpacePlane/48-cargo.jpg Finally, the engine nacelles can operate in atmosphere or outerspace using unclassified ramjet technology. [Fiberoptics in each nacelle are rotated by old 9V motors. The although there is probably room for batteries in the port nacelle, the power must be supplied from outside.] Here are the rest of the photos: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4673 If I have time, I may throw together a website for the ship... Please LMKWYT and give me any criticism you see fit. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu http://home.cwru.edu/~bxl34/

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		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) Too last minute. We couldn't wait for you, so here's what we think: (URL) W. (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
<snip> (...) It STINKS...no, wait...ahhh I'm just kidding! Of COURSE I think this absolutely amazing! :^D Sorry I jumped the gun back there, but this really is a an impressive moc so I had to let people know. Although I think that it was said by (...) (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) Er, classified. As in, I'm not going to tell you how it works. :) --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) Yeah...criticism...RIGHT...like THAT'S gonna' happen... Man that's neat! Matt (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
I have been looking at your under construction pics for monthes and I am glad to see the that the plane is finished. It looks great. Very innovative and I like the modular designs. Keep up the good work. Rich Schoonover (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
In lugnet.announce, Bram Lambrecht writes: <snip> (...) This is an incredible construction! You use SNOT techniques so effortlessly that I didn't even notice at fist glance. I can't even begin to imagine how a lot of this ship is constructed...and I (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) <snipped> (...) you, it's not in the schedule any time soon... ah well. The pictures are clear enough that they'll do. :)I can't really anything I .don't. like about this MOC. I'd love to see this in person. The things I especially like, are: (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
Bram, Very cool! Will you be bring this plane to Brickfest? Bob (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) Wow, amazing. Great use of the blue windows. George (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) Gadzooks! The "under construction" pics were impressive, but the finished model exceeds all my expectations. Very cool! I particularly like the detail in the cockpit, and the removable cargo pods. The engineering - particularly of the landing (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) too roomy. A real plane would have 2 or 3 bathrooms crammed into that space! <grin> Seriously though - fantastic work, and excellent use of detail. The lavatory does actually look as small as airline bathrooms feel, I just had to have (...) (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
Bram, I'd like to book a window seat in coach. Preferably one that gets served first by the flight attendants. I hate seeing people enjoying their beverages and peanuts long before I get mine. : ) Seriously though... very nice design. I'll (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
WOW- Brad you certainly have the gift for large scale models, both town and space. keep up the great work. I especially like the cockpit. Aaron Coghill "Bram Lambrecht" <bram@cwru.edu> wrote in message news:GE2Iu0.953@lugnet.com... (...) class, (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
(...) I think it's amazing! Just incredible! I don't know what else was in the running, but you should win something. That must have taken you forever. The detailing is fabulous. Congratulations on your masterpiece. Keep up the good work. BTW, I (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
Wow..... Absolutely awesome ship! (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

		Re: Non-violent Space Contest Entry: Q-35 Aerospace Jump-Jet
Being out of the loop for a week there isn't much left for me to say. That is just plain awesome. -Mike Petrucelli (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.build.contests)

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