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Re: New Space Ship on Web: XG-48i
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Wed, 20 Oct 1999 22:01:04 GMT
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The cannons are cool, too -- it looks like it has two pairs of forward-facing
guns, and two pairs which gimble at the sides.  Both weapon sets undoubtably
draw power straight from the engines.  Hmmm, looking at the large window for
the tail gunner...would pilots of this craft deliberately lure enemy craft
into chasing them to allow a better target for the side guns?

Yes I had thought of this.  Simple flight pattern lures pursuing 3-2b or 3-1c
in close.  Then rear gunner uses the two movable gun pods to destroy the
pursuing craft.  I can't belive you got that!  Wow!

Um, wow.  I like it.  Ldraw it, dude.  :-,

Soon!

Cheers,
- jsproat




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(...) smaller and smaller drive systems, it's refreshing to see your approach. The four swept-forward jets are a plus -- this would allow for better maneuverability and add stability in flight, reducing the number of cycles the onboard computer (...) (25 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.build)

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