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(...) Because we can't get the laser technology to work properly yet, but the Navy is currently funding major research & development programs to figure out how to do just that. It's no more blue-sky than supercavitating machine-gun bullets. --Karim (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Nope. It is somewhat translucent to it, to a range of somewhat less than 500 ft. Otherwise, why do you think that we still work with SONAR for detection of subs? James (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Seawater is moreor-less transparent to a properly tuned blue/green lasers, so there would be little/no attenuation. No moving parts to corrode in the saltwater, and no ejection ports to get gummed up by oceanic detritus. --Karim (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Master Grade Lego Models has a version of the Fei-Yen from, umm, dang. I'm blanking on the name of the game. Fighting game (err, video game) with giant robots. Anyway, she's a girl mecha. Go to: (URL) click on the link to 00217. eric (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) My all-time favorite female mecha is the Zentraedi Queadlunn-Rau power armor from Macross/Robotech: (URL) you've ever seen this in action, you'd think so too ;) (note that the mecha is only about twice as tall as the fmale pilot... its a tight (...) (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) exercise (...) Well, yes, but I'd thought you'd want to find out what supercavitation was all by yourself ;-) (...) Really? I thought that it was considered appropriate to spend an extra trillion on a weapon, (...) (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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You know, Mark... if you get that done by Labor day weekend, I can snap ya some pics with my digital camera. ;^) ~M (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) (25 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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My wife the other day was talking about building a female mecha, so I thought I would do some research to see if anyone else has done something similar. I did a search and noticed that Greg Majewski was talking about building a female mecha - Greg- (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Thanks James! Sure it might have "crude" and deadly weapons but, no one ever said war wasn't dangerous... ;-) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) LOL! Yeah I was gonna do a shot with 1 Troll, 10 Troops, and 2 APC's, but you'll just have to wait for a "Scenes" section of my site 'til you see that ever happen... ;-) (...) They are sweet, aren't they. ;-) (...) Mladen Pejic, over and out! (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) how about *after* that big round that took out the infantry but left the Troll standing? :-, (...) Aren't those joint pieces awesome? I love 'em. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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Very nice. I like the unique use of the knives/daggers as toes. I'd hate to be kicked by THAT bugger. Good job, as always. James (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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WOW! that is terrific, dave. as always your presentation is excellent! how much time does a project like that usually take you? ..joseph g (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) the slope pieces as well. Very nicely done! Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) is (...) "Recent domestic and Ukrainian hydrodynamic research has explored the physics of a phenomenon labeled supercavitation. Proper design can minimize the drag on a submerged projectile, yielding "supercavitation drag reduction," which (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Hmm...I know I have read a article on the whole idea of supercavitation (in relation to the USSR Rocket Torpedos) recently on the web...no idea where it is though. James (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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I suppose, but wouldn't that be terribly inefficient? It would likely be simpler and cheaper to use a different type of weapon. And in the military, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder. ;^) ~M (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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(...) Thank you! I can't express enough how cool I think it is that you are sharing the instructions with us. I love the Zaku, its by far one of my favorite mechs ever (although my personal fave iteration is the one from Gundam F-91... I can't seem (...) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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