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(...) Nice! I like the progession of the Big Blocker. The Bussard system is nice. I like all the detail of the steps. Very nice. You've done a good job keeping this big rectangle interesting. -JHK (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Ooh, VERY nice. The third version is especially good. I really like the interior of it, (the third.) The interior of this guy is really nice. I like the use of the Hartzog-ian seats. The multiple control centers are nice, and I like the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) It would be a sphere. Very cool looking missiles, though! :-) -Tim (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Theoretically speaking, or is it hypothetically, what would an ideal space missile look like? concerning my picture here: (URL) i've got one big missile and several smaller ones that feature fins. fins, of course, help control direction in an (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) dinna wanna let this pass without some feedback. i really like these ships neat colors, well planned shapes, etc but the godwing is definitely a step above the others. a few thoughts: i like the way they look similar in design and color (a (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Kevin, Thanks for your input. I googled this "Bussard ramjet" guy and saw the theory. Very cool. I think I will rework the grills to scoop more space stuff :-) And yes, there's more photos to follow. This is fun! John (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) This is very cool. I was just thinking of building a ship with a similar engine idea! I have always liked the Bussard ramjet engines, they seem to make more sense than the other science fiction tech out there. Well anyway, I think you pulled (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Nice ship, and your physics are good enough, though you're not the first to (...) George, Wow. I never heard of this Bussard thing. Does it really work? Where do I find a picture of it? John (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Rick, Thanks for the comments. I never heard of Bussard before. I may just have to google that name and see what kind of thing he built :-) John (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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Very groovy! I have never seen someone do a Bussard style engine on LUGNET before. very original! KUTGW! -Rick (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) think of the idea. You pretty much reinvented the Bussard Ramjet, which scoops up hydrogen from space to turn into fusion fuel. Thanks, George (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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Hello All, From moocher to member in only 600+ days! Check's in the mail. I'm a member. On to the photos... I'm no scientist so I dunno if the physics of it all is right. But, I wanted to imagine that my ship could use space particles for fuel i.e. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) That's blink-tastic!! Hats off to you for finding a use for that eyesore of an arch... I saw the Raider bike yesterday - glorious for a Glorious Leader. Excellent use of the Hydonaut for the Cyclon as well. Good stuff. Cheers, (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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howD, just wanna mention that everyone in .space should have j0n palmer for a visit. I was in a slump, and his recent visit really sparked my creativity. (and he's a nice guy too ;-) -paul (URL) Et In Arcadia Lego> (URL) (custom sig image courtesy (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) i can imagine a whole bunch of these w/ my M.E.D.I.C. roaming the battlefields of the galaxy -paul (URL) Et In Arcadia Lego> (URL) (custom sig image courtesy of CGidd) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Moonbase Monorail standards (was: BRICKFEST MOONBASE)
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(...) One thing I'll add - since a huge collection is not necessary, I won't plan on bringing lots of track, however, I may decide to bring along my bag of 8 stud track lengths since depending on just how large a track collection we have, they may (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) Oops, sorry about that, you're right. The point I think I was making though is that David Wegmuller's standard is actually more strict than really necessary. The reality is that most of the track we laid was in different positions. I agree (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) An excellent point. Looking at the MegaBloks military sets is just unpleasant. Not that they are necessarily bad in their own way, but the specialized pieces, particularily the ordinance/hardware look like non-construction parts tacked on. For (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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Oh, and another thing... (URL) Since when did Wheeljack become a Decepticon?> I've obviously been out of the loop. (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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(...) One thing I really enjoy about LEGO maintaining "non-violent" production is military MOC creativity. With the introduction of "violent" sets, many are tempted to use "short-cut parts" for weapons. This part, for instance: (URL) I see a lot of (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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