When there's a riot at the moonbase, it's time to send in the special ops...
About this creation
I'm in Group 2, Bracket 2A.
Here's my entry for the 2009 MocOlympics. I was put in the classic space category against Imrav Korono (click on his name to see his entry), so I built this small "crowd control" tank. I have no classic space sets or minifigures, so this was a little difficult to design and build. But since classic space is made from pretty raw elements, I eventually ended up with something satisfying. Please review, and thanks for looking!
Front view. It's great width could also serve a a blockade, if many units are placed together.
Side view. Notice the classic yellow and black stripes, which are seen on many classic space cruisers.
Back view. That printed piece was acquired through a free bag of mostly vintage stuff (again, I have no classic space).
Other side. Looks a bit like a camper van :D The walls are either straight-up or a very steep slope, which keeps people form climbing onto it.
Front detail. The yellow parts are slit-windows for the tank driver, and the white stump is the gun.
The back reveals high-security door...
... That opens to let out the crew of three!
Inside you can see my mock-up classic spacemen. The white one is the driver, the red one is the gunner, and the black one is the communications officer.
Clockwise from upper-right: the driving controls, the arms cabinet, a big blaster, and the main cannon.
Here's a nice low-down angle.
Just a quick frame I made, showing the tank monitoring activity of a crowd.
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Dave Shaddix August 24, 2009 |
going to have to agree with Steef. Good adaptability here. You have my vote for the sweep! |
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August 22, 2009 |
Quoting Steef de Prouw
The shields mask the fact that they are not classic space torsos beautifully. I never intended that, but when I read your comment, I looked back, and I'm like, "Hey, this guy's right!" And thanks for the comment! It means a lot :) |
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August 22, 2009 |
I love how you made the most with a limited number of real classic space bricks. The shields mask the fact that they are not classic space torsos beautifully. Well done and very creative. I think creativity is the core of MOColympics. |
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You know...I tried to make something much like this a few years ago, but it was a cover car-type-thing, and it was Star Wars. Nice riot shields, and awesome tank-thingy. |
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August 20, 2009 |
Great job for your limit on parts availability. Totally captured the feel of CS. You've got my vote as well. Step on up to round two! |
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August 19, 2009 |
Nice moon camper..... |
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August 19, 2009 |
For a moment it reminded me of the death probe in the six million dollar man tv show. |
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August 18, 2009 |
My first thought was "This is terrible, he's gonna get killed by his opponent!" But then I realized that the theme was Classic Space, and this looks like it just stepped out of Lego's past! Good job on capturing the theme. |
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August 18, 2009 |
Nostalgic moments. Great job! |
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August 18, 2009 |
Very classic, very space, VERY cool! ~ Chris |
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August 18, 2009 |
Very cool! simple yet amazing, unique design and well detailed specially at the interior, keep building my friend >>> peace.. Firas :) |
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August 18, 2009 |
Very innovative approach to Classic Space! I liked the level of detail. Very consistent with the 1979-80 designs. |
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August 18, 2009 |
Yay for classic space! Even though you don't have any official sets, you did a good job recreating the look from the elements you had. I especially like the minifigs ^_^ |
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August 18, 2009 |
Woah! I gotta build some Classic Space now! That looks cool, yet simple. :D |
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August 18, 2009 |
very basic, very classic space. I like it! You get my vote! |
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August 18, 2009 |
cool! this deserves to advance to the next round for sure. |
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August 18, 2009 |
You'd have my vote! I like the riot shields also. |
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August 18, 2009 |
Very nice. I like the riot shields. Nice vehicle which does remind me of the classic space stuff. see ya. garth |
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August 18, 2009 |
Very nice, simplistic model. I don't even know how you managed to fit three minifigures in there. Hope you win!
Good day |
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August 18, 2009 |
Cute model, well done on using new pieces in a classic space way. Nice. If you ever want to build old style wheels, check out my 'Re-inventing the wheel MOC.
Cheers. |
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August 18, 2009 |
Quoting Danny Johnson
Im suprised this hasn't been noticed before me
I posted it about 10 minutes ago... It's 10:30 here. I guess I mean to say I'm not surprised :) Thanks for the comment. |
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Im suprised this hasn't been noticed before me- this is a great little Apc! Everything about it is instantly recognizable as PCS, and the fact you could fit 3 minifigures in it is incredible! Great work! -Danny |
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