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MicVash
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Post by MicVash » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:11 pm

Okay....and so is saying "IDK really." helping this discussion?

Making an engine isn't all just about throwing a bunch of "greebles" on. Many people can hardly present the "greeble art" that well yet call their models AWESOME CUZ IT HAZ GREEBLES!!11!

This issue has been dicussed before with [jaster]'s Gondola:

After much criticism in the LEGO community he went from this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jastermere ... 2641100773

to this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jastermereel08/4091968404/

Now tell me, which one looks better?

As for engine fundamentals there was an article that was on lugnet and classic-space.
http://news.lugnet.com/space/design

Just check out what other people on Flickr are doing for their ships for some inspiration. Although there are a lot of great builders out there, I would reccomend starting with [soren]'s photostream.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricklovinfreakboy/
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Post by Jbgarrison » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:38 pm

Runny, I like your overall design.

I agree with McVash that the engines could use some work.

Also, McVash, thanks for posting those links; I have found them to be useful and informative.

I believe I may too subscribe to the idea that design elements (such as greebles, engines, crew spaces, etc.) should have individual purpose and funtion rather than a random placement for purely aesthetic reasons.

That's just a personal opinion though; I don't expect that everyone will share that notion. :o

Good job Runny, with a little more work you will have even better results!

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Post by RunsWithLegos » Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:26 pm

thank you for the help. i added a version of the GORER

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Post by RunsWithLegos » Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:57 pm

The AJS FENRIJER destroyer/transport. currently a WIP


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Post by RunsWithLegos » Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:39 pm

making a space station. any suggestions?

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Post by Killer Karetsu » Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:57 am

Are you going to buy this sometime?
I'm sorry to say you can't, unless you leave off the space skulls. They do not exist on the newer versions of LDD.
(and that sucks. I had few vehicles themed with them)
NO!THERE ARE NO POLAR BEARS IN FINLAND!!!
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Post by RunsWithLegos » Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:26 am

they are not allowed? what about the torsos?

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Post by Killer Karetsu » Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:55 pm

They are no more, my friend.
NO!THERE ARE NO POLAR BEARS IN FINLAND!!!
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Post by RunsWithLegos » Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:22 pm

so my whole navy needs a new outfit? DAMN!!

THE AJSS STAR FORT

level one
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the wings
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communications array
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middle column
engine systems, ventilation, life support. all in here.
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