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Will wrote:The Sgt. Major wrote:Cool gun. Although the stock thing looks like it could break easily. Yes, I have broken a couple of them off already. The production version may either omit the stock, or I'll beef it up before cutting the mold. If we are allowed to give our opinion on this, I would vote for merely beefing up the stock, as without it, the gun looks slightly unbalanced. If we are not allowed to share our opinions, I have just embarassed myself :)
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Brickfan93 wrote:If we are allowed to give our opinion on this, I would vote for merely beefing up the stock, as without it, the gun looks . . . slightly unbalanced.
If we are not allowed to share our opinions, I have just embarassed myself :) The entire point of these forums is for people to share their views and give constructive feedback! Feel free to give your thoughts on any accessories and prototypes that are posted. badger
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Brickfan93 wrote: If we are allowed to give our opinion on this, I would vote for merely beefing up the stock, as without it, the gun looks slightly unbalanced. Agreed. It really looks alot better with it.
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I think beefing it up would help. I think it is fine as is, I have battles not cage matches. But some of the younger and less gentle (sorry if I offended anyone) might break these. I have not come close to breaking mine, but if I accidenly stepped on it that would be bad. Beefing it up is a good idea because this gun would look VERY unblanced without a stock.
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With the issue of the fragile stock, here's something I tried as a test for design aesthetic: I glued a bipod leg to a stock-less Spy Carbine   I personally feel a thicker stock actually improves the design. It makes for a more balanced, not to mention sturdy weapon. Naturally any final design Will develops will be much more polished, but as a proof-of-concept, I think this quick-and-dirty MOC proves a more hardy stock does nothing but improve the overall design. Another fun test: removing both the stock and most of the extended barrel of the weapon to make a blaster-type accessory  While I do prefer the weapon with the added goodies, this stripped down version is quite attractive as well! badger
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I agree that the stock should be beefed up, because I'm pretty sure that if I pushed down on the stock I could break it of. (Not that I have any intention of breaking my one Spy Carbine.) Wow badger! The Carbine looks excellent with the bipod stock!
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the enigma that is badger wrote:With the issue of the fragile stock, here's something I tried as a test for design aesthetic: I glued a bipod leg to a stock-less Spy Carbine. I really like that! The longer, thick stock does make for a more balanced weapon, and I like how the butt (or whatever the thing on the end is called) is at an angle now. Nice work, badger, I think it's cool.
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Now that is just plain awesome. Will, will you ever sell the pistol bond is holding?
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Cookie Brick wrote:Will, will you ever sell the pistol bond is holding? There are currently plans to take the Spy Carbine into full production. However, the design is likely to change somewhat, as many have had issues with the stock breaking-off. As Will prides himself on the ability of his accessories to stand up to reasonable levels of play, the final version is likely to have a thicker stock (as mocked-up by myself above). badger
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*looks at ppk in awe* Will this is the best thign you've came up with.Gotta love the silnced sniper ppk.
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tzero wrote:*looks at ppk in awe* Will this is the best thign you've came up with.Gotta love the silnced sniper ppk. Actually, that neat weapon is called the Spy Carbine. 
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Wow, this lego Spy Bond looks absolutely amazing! I really like the PPK with the silencer, scope, and stock attachments and the great name you gave it "Spy Carbine". Also the face of Spy Bond looks nice and like sort of rugged like Bond is, so great work, and I wish for more exceedingly amazing work in the future!
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Teh Keeganno Element wrote:..and the great name you gave it "Spy Carbine". I can't take all the credit for that, as Badger was the one to suggest it. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was a winner!
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In one day???Man that thing is so popular.I wish i had one.
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Will wrote:Teh Keeganno Element wrote:..and the great name you gave it "Spy Carbine". I can't take all the credit for that, as Badger was the one to suggest it. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was a winner! Yah, well great job to Badger then.
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Teh Keeganno Element wrote:Yah, well great job to Badger then.  "Yes, Spy Carbine is truly an appropriate name!"   "I protest! Decepticon Carbine would be more apt!" badger
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Cool, I hope you sell those soon.
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Very cool! Is the spy carbine just a silenced ppk whith a scope and wire stock? Because at first glance that is what I thought it looked like. -Lns
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lego navy seal wrote:Is the spy carbine just a silenced ppk whith a scope and wire stock? No, the body of the Spy Carbine is an entirely new design. It is similar to the PPK, but utlimately, it is a new design. badger
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