High velocity gravity! Hah! That's a nifty little model. Steampunk is
definitely an underdeveloped theme. I'd love to see someone tackle a
technic version of the spider-mech from Wild Wild West.
In lugnet.org.us.nelug, Wayne McCaul writes:
> My first try at the steampunk genre is the "Mean Tine".
>
> The Mean Tine is a small attack airship suitable for short-range defense,
> couriers, and privateering:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4790
>
> She is powered by a medium steam boiler to generate electricity for the two
> main propellers that give the ship lift.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=47745
>
> Twin airscrews in the rear propel the Mean Tine across the skies to intercept
> attacking troops, ships or for quick strikes against targets of opportunity.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=47752
>
> While, the mainstay of vessels this size is a forward-firing cannon, the Mean
> Tine is equipped with an experimental "Lightning Gun" that's yet to be fully
> tested:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=47749
>
> Lightly armored, the Mean Tine is still susceptible to high velocity gravity
> impacts:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=47760
>
> Also
> The boys at Kennington Boilers are always working on new and better ways to
> generate power. Here's a glimpse at a new boiler in the works:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4791
>
> I know it's all sort of clumsy, but I'm trying for a Victorian Era feel. I'm
> also not really sure what newsgroup this would belong in, but it's sort of
> science fiction-fantasy...
>
> Critique Away.
>
> LMKWYT
>
> Evil Wayne
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