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Inspiration for the TWILIGHT?

Discussion in 'Star Wars TV- Completed Shows' started by CernStormrunner, Dec 18, 2008.

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  1. CernStormrunner

    CernStormrunner Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    [image=http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/6/6e/Twilight.jpg]

    Was looking at it and realized something:

    [image=http://content.etilize.com/500/1010055286.jpg]

    And if you fold out the bottom arm perpendicular to the top one, you get the bottom wing. Even the two smaller engines on the starboard side are from a binde clip, there are two round parts that hold the arms in place.

    I love stuff like this.
     
    CernStormrunner, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    [face_laugh]

    Funny you should make a connection like that- when I was in pre production on a fanfilm of mine (which, alas, never was made) about 10 years ago, I had designed an enemy starfighter inspired by those kind of clips too. :D

    But, I think in this case, we can safely say the Twilight is inspired by the B-Wing- they just removed the gyro cockpit,made it larger and turned the cent engine section into the new cockpit/cargo bay,
     
    The2ndQuest , Dec 18, 2008
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  3. Ludo_Kressh

    Ludo_Kressh Jedi Knight star 5

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    [face_laugh]

    Well, from what I understand, Grievous' head was inspired by a spray bottle nozzle so anything's possible.
     
    Ludo_Kressh, Dec 18, 2008
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  4. Simonjedi

    Simonjedi Jedi Youngling

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    according to wookiepedia, the design of the firefighting ship is in the Making of RotS book, its red and is more curved than the twilight is.
     
    Simonjedi, Dec 18, 2008
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  5. CernStormrunner

    CernStormrunner Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    i also noticed that the Republic Gunships look like those binders
     
    CernStormrunner, Dec 18, 2008
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  6. ILuvJarJar

    ILuvJarJar Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    wow, i have never noticed that.......
     
    ILuvJarJar, Dec 18, 2008
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  7. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Funny that they'd use a B-Wing-inspired design for a fireship, when B-Wings were used as fireships in the comics during the period of time immediately post-Endor.

    [image=http://images.darkhorse.com/common/salestools/previews/swxwing1/swxwing1p3.jpg]
     
    The2ndQuest , Dec 19, 2008
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  8. kecen

    kecen Jedi Master star 4

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    For a moment I thought this would be a thread about Stephanie Meyer's Twilight and how Grievous was Edward Cullen and Padme was Bella.

    One of the early designs for Grievous was based on a spray nozzle. I wouldn't be surprised. The assymetrical shape is charming (and handy for docking sideways).
     
    kecen, Dec 19, 2008
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  9. Jedi_Master_Cazz

    Jedi_Master_Cazz Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Also, the front of the cabin, most notably the slanted face of the cabin bears a slight resemblance to the old Lambda shuttles, looks like they'll lengthen out over the next 30 years.

    [image=http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/6/6e/Twilight.jpg]

    [image=http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/a/af/Shuttle-CHRON.jpg]

    This is what Wookiepedia says about the Twilight, "There is an older connection the Twilight holds that dates back all the way to 1977, to the original A New Hope. As a beat up old spice freighter, the Twilight is the kernel of truth to Uncle Owen's lie about Anakin. Luke Skywalker's father was indeed a navigator on a spice freighter, from a certain point of view." That made me grin, I love that ship.
     
    Jedi_Master_Cazz, Dec 21, 2008
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  10. _Sublime_Skywalker_

    _Sublime_Skywalker_ Jedi Master star 4

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    It does look like a paper clip, kinda.

    It also kinda reminds me of the machine gun from COD5.

    Funny that you'd make the connection though.
     
    _Sublime_Skywalker_, Dec 21, 2008
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  11. R_Zion

    R_Zion Jedi Master star 4

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    Every time I see the title of this thread, the first thing that pops into my mind is Vampires...
     
    R_Zion, Dec 22, 2008
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  12. Blackout

    Blackout Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    It's still a lie of course, Anakin was the pilot, Artooie was the navigator ;)
     
    Blackout, Dec 22, 2008
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  13. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    If they don't suck blood or combust in sun, they're not vampires.
     
    The2ndQuest , Dec 22, 2008
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  14. TwiLekJedi

    TwiLekJedi Pretty Ex-Mod star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    completely off-topic, sorry, but... the vampires in Twilight don't suck blood or burn in the sun??
     
    TwiLekJedi, Dec 23, 2008
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  15. CernStormrunner

    CernStormrunner Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    They "sparkle" in sunlight, according to my friend.:rolleyes:

    ugh. whatever happened to good, old fashioned, scary, demonic rotting corpse vampires?

    Anyway, ever notice how Bossk's HOUNDS TOOTH looks like a Stapler?
     
    CernStormrunner, Dec 23, 2008
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  16. Alpha-Red

    Alpha-Red 17X Hangman Winner star 7 VIP - Game Winner

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    [image=http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/a/aa/YT-2000b.jpg] [image=http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A7785/77855/300_77855.jpg]
     
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