VSC 2K4 I-Beams (long)

LAST EDITED ON Mar-21-04 AT 00:13 AM (CDT)
 
I'm endlessly fascinated with the I-Beam design. The combination of engineering and art never cease to delight. I had the nerve to get in line for one of the new Argus kits but came to my senses when they got into production. Some of the fine examples of the art from VSC 2K3 were back, but not all. And there were a batch of new airframes, not counting Jack Sheeks' Stuka, which is its own kind of coolness.

Hearwith, the I-Beam designs at VSC 2K4...

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When I left the judging this gleaming '59 Ares was in the little area reserved for front row selection by the judges.

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An Ares rumored to belong to Bob McDonald.

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Cherry Red Ares

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'62 Ares

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The cockpit of the '62 Ares

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The Quasar, which has an even more interesting cockpit.

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The Lunar According to Ted Fancher, "The Lunar is the handiwork of multi time nats and Team Trials ED Warren Tiahrt and it is a thing of beauty. Warren is also responsible for the beautiful plans for many of Bill Werwage's ships."

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The Vulcan

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