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In lugnet.space, Mark Sandlin wrote: shnipage (...) I've always wondered about this. Although particles would have no atmosphere to be whisked around the shape with, wouldn't a particle hitting a 45 degree angle transfer only part if it's energy to (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) True, of course. However, I was wondering about the most efficient design to make that large ammount of energy used effeciently! (...) In mine the situation is similar.. (...) Thanx! Love, Sylvi (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, I thought that when they would develop near lightspeed capabilities, they would develop shields, too! What if you just put water all over the hull? It would instantly turn to very hard ice and that would shield the ship against (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Pretty right on your first point. Aerodynamics works where there is an atmosphere. A ship that is capable of nearlight speed would be have to have some type of deflector for those few in-vacuum molecules, because as you point out, they would (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I think the biggest problem for a ship accelerating towards light speed is not particles, but energy consuption. remember, the faster you go, the more energy you need to propell yourself, and this increases exponentially. essentially, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I like it. But a three hour tour and no "facilities"? (none that I can see, at least.) Good thing I took Immodium. I really like the (URL) shape ofthe top of the engines with the inverse slope and cornered slope>. That's just cool. Nice job. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sylvi, Aerodynamics is complex. One usually divides aerodymanic behavior into different categories, depending on the speed of the vehicle in comparison to the speed of the particle. If your vehicle is traveling under particle speed (the speed (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) One of the cool things about space is that you can always rationalize it with some kind of nifty technology, like navigational shields. :D I don't think those micro-particles would care if your ship is aerodynamic, since there's no air in (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) I remember seeing this back in the day, Paul. It still holds up over time. I always liked the style of it... reminds me of the cover art from some of the old Nintendo spaceship shooter-style games like Gradius. Cool. -Grand Admiral and Keeper (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Commence fun. :D -G (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) One suggestion I might have is trolling any local camera shops that sell second hand items. Digital cameras have been flooding the market the last few years and I've seen some come up for resale. So long as you get on that has a macro setting (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Paul, Wow, that's huge! I've seen smaller capital ships. I like the engine detail, too. Thanks, George (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Check out our latest MOCs from our homepage, (URL) Gungan Attack Sub & Outpost> These are two small water craft that were designed to complement the (URL) Bargo> and the (URL) Shuttle>. They were actually built during the same time as the two MOCs (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.aquazone, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Cool stuff. I really like the vent. Although I'm too lazy to take pictures of it, I do a lot of thumbnail building too. I appreciate when others share, so I should probably bother to. Thanks for sharing. (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) All good stuff, but I quite like the technic greebling...looks to fit perfectly into a stem or connecting corridor exterior. Cheers, -G (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Do you supply honey roasted Denubulan spacenuts? I LOVE honey roasted Denbulan spacenuts. So many things said about this cruiser..all true and deserving of another great addtion to the line. Additionally, I really like the schooldesk consoles (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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There are two kinds of space jacks on this moon. The first does his 8 to 8 grind, balling the laserdrill in the ice mines, dreaming of the day when he'll get his reward, a tiny cube in Tranquility Gardens, with minimal life support, if a blowout or (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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"Nathan Wells" <lordofthelego@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HGwsup.11uM@lugnet.com... (...) other (...) There are pictures of them all at the back of the instructions, but you can't see much more than in the picrtures at s@h and also here (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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(...) Thanks Paul. No the Light and Sound element isn't powered, it just looked like a interestin' greeblie. Also the helmet idea came from: (URL) Great builder with great stuff! Keep it spacey! (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) When I first saw this model I was blown away. It's massive. And I believed I called it a "research shuttle" instead of a fighter, Capital engine on a fighter indeed, a touch overpowered methinks, can't imagine that it is very maneuverable. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.space)
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