[MOC] LL-924 Arctic Cruiser

[Veynom]

LL-924 Arctic Cruiser by Veynom, on Flickr

You are kindly invited to read the full article concerning the LL-924 and many of its variants:

- Part I: LL-924 & Variants

- Part II: LL-924 Backhoe (on MOCpages)

- Part III: LL-924 TIE Cruiser

This version was designed following the interest regain in polar and arctic exploration missions. Indeed, some well-established scientific communities had then formulated that if a space ship could endure the almost absolute-zero temperature of space emptiness then it could for sure endure the warmer icy temperatures. Additionally, as ice and water was also present on various stellar bodies across the stars, retrofitting space ships could make sense in the long run and decision was taken to re-use the good old LL-924. Back then rumors also reported that in fact, the choice of the good old LL-924 was merely dictated by budgetary constraints. Anyway and whatever the reason, the LL-924 Arctic Cruiser was born.

LL-924 Arctic - Laterial View by Veynom, on Flickr

And so started a long operational career as some photo could show.

LL-924 Arctic in action by Veynom, on Flickr

Several modifications were necessary in order to face coldness, blizzard, snow and ice. First of all, the landing gear was modified in order to be equipped with skis. Several schematics were designed but ultimately, the final solution looked very similar to the original system, ensuring the same height.

LL-924 Arctic - Bottom View by Veynom, on Flickr

On both sides, powerful light projectors were added in order to help scientists in their missions.

LL-924 Arctic - Top View by Veynom, on Flickr

Finally, a reinforced isolation plate had to be mounted on the rear in order to improve the engine protection. Sadly none had foreseen that blizzard and freeze could deteriorate both engines so fast.

LL-924 Arctic - Rear View by Veynom, on Flickr

That extra isolation plate lead to important modifications concerning the cargo compartment as the traditional opening engine pods were replaced with lateral doors. However that modification revealed quickly its usefulness as tools could easily be stored and retrieved while preserving the total storage capacity.

LL-924 Arctic - Cargo compartment by Veynom, on Flickr

The inside of the ship was equipped like a full-scale laboratory for the passenger who could sit behind the pilot. Next to a very impressive analyser, an extra computer screen was installed to display additional information and data from from the powerful sensor mounted on the top of the ship. Various tools could fit the cockpits and even a modern nuclear-based temperature sensor guaranteed the measures accuracy.

LL-924 Arctic - Interior View by Veynom, on Flickr

LL-924 Arctic- Open Cockpit by Veynom, on Flickr

Comments welcome !

Edited August 14, 2014 by Veynom

[danth]

Your first Part I - III links are broken. I wouldn't mind checking those out.

[Veynom]

Your first Part I - III links are broken. I wouldn't mind checking those out.

Sorry for this mess. Links have been fixed now.