KimT Posted November 9, 2005 I've finally decided to do a MOC :) I'm going to build a trainstation and add some small sceneries. One of the sceneries I've been thinking of is a fight between police and some bad guys. For this I'll need hardcore riot control and I'd like to know you ropinion of the following - should the police have white or black shields? I really can't decide and therefore I'll let you decide: Black shield and now: White shield. And this is the train I plan to have: KimT :oD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted November 10, 2005 Really it isn't that hard ;) - black or white? KimT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Dillon Posted November 10, 2005 I don't really think one is better then the other, but I'd go with black. Can't wait to see the finished MOC. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted November 10, 2005 Waaaaaaaaaaah! A train MOC and I almost missed it! :oD I'm really interested on how you're going to go about the train. Looks cool, but difficult... This is the train I'm planning to build (some day) - and I have no clue on how to go about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted November 10, 2005 Really it isn't that hard ;) - black or white?KimT why don't you use these: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=3876 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vader Posted November 10, 2005 Sounds good Kimt, i look forward to seeing more and by the way i love the sheilds that youve done :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuvieD Posted November 10, 2005 I say you should go with the trans clear 4x4 radar dish. It will look like plexy and this is often what they use so they don't lose visibility from behind it. If you have to go with the technic dish I say white. If you need insiration for a scene like this check out this. Goldman He does a lot of setups like this and has some good building technics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Viking Posted November 10, 2005 I say black also, its more traditional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonfett Posted November 10, 2005 I'll go against the general opinion and say WHITE!!! I think it contrasts better against the police man whereas the black sorta blends into the fig. Also, white is more similar to the clear plastic shields that they use. Jon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoBMW Posted November 10, 2005 I'd go with white also. The white is more noticible and realistic. I have created riot police for my town, but because I did have those great sheild you are using, I used white radar dishs. Away, I vote for white shields. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth_Ewok Posted November 11, 2005 White, stands out more :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted November 11, 2005 White for me !!! It sticks out a lot better !!!! To be honest, the best would be transparent shields ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norro Posted November 11, 2005 transparent... failing that black, make sure there aren't any ordinary bystanders left at your trainstation :-D! God Bless, Nathan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted November 13, 2005 I've not finally decided wether to go with the white or black shield. I'm currently most for the white shield. But, as I once learned in Sweden, there's no riot control without horse police. For the horse police I'm considering either 2x2 or 3x3 trans clear radar dishes as shields. I've made 2 models one with the "regular" shield and one with a 2x2 shield. Give me your opinion :) Here's the pics: ;) EDIT: I'd like comments on weaponry and ideas for equipment other than the walkie-talkie on the saddle of the brwon horse And yes there has to be a female officers on horseback - otherwise the rest (men) would feel queer riding horses ;) KimT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted November 13, 2005 I like the bigger white shield because its larger and strait, its not like the dish ;) For equipment I'll go with SW blasters because it looks like tear gas shooters :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted November 13, 2005 I am thinking about switching the 2x2 clear dish with a 3x3 dish to make it bigger. Also I think that the long stick is better than the bar the female is holding. I am keeping the bar\lightsabre for the foot riot police. KimT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattZitron Posted November 13, 2005 The white looks good here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lost Viking Posted November 13, 2005 Is that set real? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattZitron Posted November 14, 2005 Is that set real? It would seem so. I got that from a place with instructions for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted November 14, 2005 Yeah it's a real set. It's expensive though. It's a shell promotional set. Believe the set # to be 3314 Station Security ;) KimT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites