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22 Chickwing 2Build: Autumn 2002, pieces 156, steps 30 |
Multiple point jumper technique: The reason why I suddenly became so busy pillaging the 21 Cargolifter was a major breakthrough with the jumper technique: |
Technique 1: Wings Adapting the multiple point jumpertechnique to the big 8x8 wingpieces wasn't entirely easy as there aren't that many studs available, but with a little extending by a 1x3 plate, it was there; a new and advanced version of chickwing. All in all a much more elegant wing than earlier ones as the sandwhiching was confined to the inner part of the wing, and I kept the rest in a slim unsolid "disassembled" look by using only a few dark transparent pieces to keep it together. |
Technique 2: Mounting With the 1x4 beams, I didn't have to build the wings together with the craft, as they could be clicked on with technic pins and this demanded a brand new approach to angling than usually. So instead of the usual big beams hanging out from the side with the wings between, I now had the pleasure of using some pretty neglected and discreet technic connector pieces instead. As it can be seen, I exploited the free angle to get a pair of nicely angled tailfins stuck on the model, like with the cargolifter but in a flatter, more speedy configuration. |
Aesthetics, engine: Pretty basic stuff, the top fin is angled with the basic sandwiched jumper technique. The two lower fins fixed with the brackets were inspired by the tail of the old 03 Protodiamond, just split in halves and placed on either side of the craft. Nice spiky look, inspired partly by medieval clubs, and partly by the Tusken Raider Gaffi Stick seen in Star Wars episode 4. |
Aesthetics, nose: After creating the (rear) wing configuration, I developed the split nose from the first Chickwing (#20) into a cleaner form, inspired by Japanese broad arrows and crescent European halberd blades. The two antennas weren't originally a part of the design, but the gaps left from the basic jumpertechnique fitted too well. |
Aesthetics, general: In the end I wasn't really satisfied with the result: I had the perfect rear and the perfect nose but they didn't fit together, because the broad and solidly mounted nose made the chicken wings look flimsy. Too bad. |