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13 Diamond 2Build: 14/9 1997, Pieces: 43, Steps: 10 |
Description: This fighter is the main model of the diamondstyle. Although not the first, it is the most pure, comprising a cockpitdiamond, wings and a central diamondshaped block functioning as engineblock, fueltank and mounting for the wings and cockpit like in first diamond. Resulting in a very low brickuse. |
Inspiration: Although inspired by the X-Wing, it has a lot of Z95 Headhunter in it (both from Incom Corporation, the engine is Classic Space though). The original Incom wingconfiguration was a little too ordinary however, so after some consideration I added two extra 4x8 wings in a forward direction like in the first diamondmodel. |
Proportions: Although the wingtips make the model a little broader than long they aren't wery dominating. Discounting them, the fighter is 18 studs broad and seems luckily longer than broad. (so they doesn't make the model look slower). |
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The central block technique saves a lot of pieces since it limits the necessary buildup around engine, wings and cockpit to one area.
Original wingconfiguration.
I like the angles of the rear a lot.
Landing gear: As usual, the reduced brickuse meant that the bottom of the cockpit now doubled as landing gear again.
The connections between the wings and body, and body and nose are just excellent. I was wery lucky with this model.