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Re: New MOC: Spyke Attack Pod
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Date: 
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 16:08:11 GMT
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Tanx Chris!

Actaully, the idea for this came when I was messing around with the hinge
arc you used on I believe the Evergreen pod and attached a cone to use as an
engine.   A few cones later and there she be.  Same goes for the
hinge....pilfered (with thanks:>) from you and Jamie Neufield.  And finally,
the 2 wide pioneered by Jonathan Mizner.

I should have called this pod 'Felony Theft'!

Thanks again,
-G



In lugnet.space, Chris Maddison writes:
> Sweet!  At first glance, it looks like the spikes go around the top and
> *back* of the pod, but when I noticed that they wrap around the front, it
> makes for a very aggressive design.
> 
> Also like the hardware on the front.  And I see you used the opening-dish
> method.  Coolness.
> 
> Gil went 2-wide. :-)
> 
> -Chris
> 
> 
> In lugnet.space, Gil Shaw writes:
> > Greetings,
> > 
> > Toradoch Defense Systems has delivered the Spyke Attack Pod.  Based on the
> > earlier EYOT design and incorporation new technologies, the Spyke offers
> > groundtroops slow moving protection from it's chin mounted 'spitball' cannon.
> > 
> > The perimeter of the craft is mounted with high output deflector cones,
> > allowing the Spyke to absorb heavy beam and projectile fire while escorting
> > troop advancements.
> > 
> > The pilot 'sees' by a specially integrated flight helmet that synchs to a
> > relay node stretching behind the head, relaying information from dish
> > sensors and the camera mounted beside the cannon.
> > 
> > Da folder (after moderation):
> > 
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=25153



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Sweet! At first glance, it looks like the spikes go around the top and *back* of the pod, but when I noticed that they wrap around the front, it makes for a very aggressive design. Also like the hardware on the front. And I see you used the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.space)

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