Graham Dewhurst has been hitting Bricklink hard down under, and has made this awesome hangar... Featuring some of his newer ships: And some old friends: I look forward to the next phase of this diorama. Thomas has been keeping the NCS flame alive, producing a series of great models since our last update. The ground crew sphere walker is ready to roll. Thomas keeps the ball rolling with the Omaron - excellent use of spheres. This speeder is another fine looking piece of hardware. The Beguna is a wonderfully eye-catching model. Such bold shaping and strong design. Skunk Base N by Shannon Young This beautiful diorama by Shannon Young fills me with the joys of Classic Space. Just looking at it makes me feel youthful and healthy again. You can appreciate the entire diorama in its full glory at MOCpages. Farewell to a Fallen Comrade We are saddened to learn today of the death of one of the true heroes of Neo Classic Space, Nnenn (Nate Nielson).
Nate died after a road accident earlier this month and leaves a beloved wife and two young sons behind. Our deepest sympathy goes to them at this most difficult time. Nnenn was a truly inspirational builder, who had a great love of spaceships of all shapes and sizes. I doubt there's a spaceship theme he hasn't tried his hand at. Famously he pionered "Nnenn-scale", which features figures made mostly from 1x1 bricks and round plates, as well as building huge fleets of nanoscale dreadnauts. He also perfected the Vic Viper, producing dozens (or possibly hundreds) of variations. Nnenn was a pioner of Neo Classic Space, producing several early models, but even his early contributions refused to conform to expected norms and everywhere he went he insisted on breaking new ground. As the Classic Space Federation moved further into the galaxy, it became increasingly that the simple moonbases that served so well during its early expansion would no longer be sufficient. Onyasis Tower, built on Ictar IV by that legendary federation designer, Peter Reid, was one of the prototypes for a new generation of federation base.
The tower provided secure headquarters for federation staff and well protected landing pads for supply ships. Reid also insisted on the early establishment of a transport and communications network connecting the tower to federation facilities, and this proved vital to the success of the Ictarian colony. While the peaceful people of Ictar welcomed the Federation, there were others who did not, and several times the tower proved crucial in defending the system from hostile invaders. The success of the design can be seen from the numerous copies that can now be found across Federation space. Crew transfers aboard the Mayfly The Classic Space Federation is not just about sleek fighter and exploration ships. Sometimes just getting crews where they need to be, and when it comes to shuttling personnel, one of the most reliable workhorses is the LL-445 "Mayfly" designed by the reveered Doctor Sinister. The double wing design was chosen for aerodynamic advantages in atmospheric operations, and to hide the large fuel tanks.
Its design builds upon the LL-444 fighter, and it's no surprise that they look very similar. The LL-445, however, has much increased carrying capacity, allowing it to carry either a pilot and five passengers, or a significant amount of essential supplies. The Mayfly is popular among crews, especially after the incident on one of the Kroktal moons, which the crew attribute their survival to the sturdy design of the craft. We don't usually report abandoned projects at Neo Classic Space, but sometimes you just have to make an exception. Take a look at porkshanks' Blue Beast. It would have been amazing if she'd finished it, but the interior details still make for some wonderful photography. Rather than dwell on what might have been, we'll just let you enjoy the pictures. Pasukaru76 has brought the hopes of kids throughout the galaxy into the Neo Classic Space age, with this rather fun diorama. We particularly like the Christmas card themed background. Happy Christmas from everyone at the Neo Classic Space academy!
A Maelstrom in Micro Tim Goddard has been kept busy building in microscale, building across lots of space themes, including some rather gorgeous Neo Classic Space models. Tim has shown his mastery of the scale, crafting ships that contain more datail than many larger scaled vessels. His Maelstrom is one of the finest microscale ships I've seen in any theme, and when I saw the thumbtail I really thought it had to be a larger scale. Taking things to another level, Tim has created a fantastic diroama crossing several themes, but including a big chunk of classic space alongside Futuron, Space Police and Blacktron. Make sure you check out the gallery and have a look at the underground hanger containing a classic space monorail. Mark Kupietz has built a fitting tribute to one of the classics of Classic Space, 6927 All-Terrain Vehicle. Mark's ATV II has a lot to admire. The take-no-prisoners double wheels, the suspension and shock absorbers, the mean looking cab (with just a hint of 3vil) and the platform on the back carrying a mobile lab.
Apart from the classic set, Mark cites his inspiration as a NASA vehicle, and in true NASA style, the lab doubles as an ascent stage.NASA's women space pioneers to star in new Lego set - WSMV Channel 4 NASA's women space pioneers to star in new Lego set wnRenderDate('Wednesday, March 1, 2017 7:19 AM EST', '', false); wnRenderDate('Wednesday, March 1, 2017 8:47 AM EST', '', false); By Ben Westcott HONG KONG (CNNMoney) -- Five women scientists will receive the rare honor of being immortalized as inch-tall plastic figures with claws for hands.Lego announced Tuesday that a new set will feature some of the pioneering women who played vital but sometimes under-appreciated roles in the U.S. space program.The figures have been commissioned under the toy maker's Lego Ideas series that allows fans to propose concepts for new sets.The "Women of NASA" set was designed by science writer Maia Weinstock, the deputy editor of MIT News, and pitched with the headline "Ladies rock outer space!"
Among Weinstock's figures are Sally Ride, the first American woman in space; Nancy Grace Roman, who's known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope; and Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space.Also included are Margaret Hamilton and Katherine Johnson, whose work helped put the first people on the moon.Weinstock said the set celebrates the NASA scientists' careers and "provides an educational building experience to help young ones and adults alike learn about the history of women" in science and technology.Lego has been criticized in the past for a lack of professional female characters, most famously in a letter from a 7-year-old fan in 2014."All the girls did was sit at home, go to bed and shop, and they had no jobs but the boys went on adventures, worked, saved people," Charlotte Benjamin wrote.In response, Lego released a limited edition "Research Institute" set designed by geophysicist Ellen Kooijman that featured three female scientists -- a paleontologist, an astronomer and a chemist.
The National Weather Service said Thursday that two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Putnam County on Wednesday, bringing the total number of tornadoes to five.Gov. Bill Haslam is lauding lawmakers for advancing his plan to begin tackling Tennessee's more than $10 billion backlog in road and bridge projects, but the Republican wants to see his bill returned to its...Gov. Bill Haslam is lauding lawmakers for advancing his plan to begin tackling Tennessee's more than $10 billion backlog in road and bridge projects, but the Republican wants to see his bill returned to its original...Tennessee's state attorney general says bills in the General Assembly that would outlaw abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected by ultrasound may not be able to stand up in court. Tennessee's state attorney general says bills in the General Assembly that would outlaw abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected by ultrasound may not be able to stand up in court.Two new skating rinks are going to be part of the One Bellevue Place development.
The rinks will be used for Predators team practices, youth leagues and community skating. The rinks will be used for Predators team practices, youth leagues and community skating. The baby leopard will be hand-raised by zookeepers and will stay at the Nashville Zoo. Zoo staff members hope to eventually introduce him to a potential mate. Zoo staff members hope to eventually introduce him to a potential mate.Police say at least one person was injured in an armed robbery in La Vergne. for updates on this story. for updates on this story.The burglar used a crowbar to force his way inside the store just before 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. The burglar used a crowbar to force his way inside the store just before 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 28.Federal authorities say a Castilian Springs man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in large methamphetamine conspiracy.Federal authorities say a Castilian Springs man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in large methamphetamine conspiracy.
Two Saint Thomas nurses, Ashley Brown and Tiffany Ferguson, were found dead just months apart. Two Saint Thomas nurses, Ashley Brown and Tiffany Ferguson, were found dead just months apart.The National Weather Service said Thursday that two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Putnam County on Wednesday, bringing the total number of tornadoes to five.LuLaRoe, a popular clothing line among millennial women, is catching heat after many people are claiming the company is allegedly overcharging customers. LuLaRoe, a popular clothing line among millennial women, is catching heat after many people are claiming the company is allegedly overcharging customers.Former Vice President Joe Biden's youngest son is in a romantic relationship with his sister-in-law and the widow of Beau Biden, the vice president's older son who died in 2015 after a prolonged fight with brain cancer. Former Vice President Joe Biden's youngest son is in a romantic relationship with his sister-in-law and the widow of Beau Biden, the vice president's older son who died in 2015 after a prolonged fight with brain cancer.