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Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
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Thu, 10 Feb 2000 20:14:39 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Steve Bliss writes:
> In lugnet.general, D M Garcia wrote:
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> > "Jeffrey Baldwin" <Heatwaaave@aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:FpLxK9.IDp@lugnet.com...
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> > > How do you feel about the 928? I think it is kinda plain.
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> > I think its pretty cool. I like the simple, utilitarian design of the whole
> > thing. As was mentioned in another post on this thread, it seems more
> > functional than the ships designed more for looks than anything else.
> > Another point made was one about engines being on doors. I also think this
> > is a bit far fetched, but I don't mind it much.
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> We all have our prefered pet peeves. I personally don't care that many LEGO
> space ships are not (physically) fully enclosed. But I know that annoys many
> spaceheads.
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> Steve
It doesn't bother me too much either, but I imagine an open cockpit would make
atmospheric re-entry a little dicy :-)
-Duane
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 | | Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
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| (...) :) That's assuming re-entry is achieved using the historic method of falling until the atmosphere is thick enough to support wings or parachutes. In fantastic settings, ships could use some more-controlled method of descent. Or have some (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
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| (...) In the interest of providing a sense of realism, I always build fully-enclosed spacecraft. Even in a spacecraft the never enters the atmosphere, the crew needs to be protected from radiation. Our atmosphere, and Earth's electromagnetic field, (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.space)
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