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Re: New Fad? Multi-Level Moonbase
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Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:48:11 GMT
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On Mon, 7 Apr 2003 19:08:57 GMT, "Stickboy" <f_trayers@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Hi Folks-
> 
> Let me begin by saying that I'm a moonbase novice.  I've yet to create a
> module, so feel free to disregard the following comments until you feel that
> I've been around the block enough...
> 
> However, one of the limitations of the Moonbase concept (albeit necessary)
> is that the standard modules are limited in size.  This leaves the designers
> three choices:  1.) Keep their modules limited to one baseplate, 2.) Build
> "supermodules" with multiple baseplates or 3.)  Build "up." as illustrated
> by the spectacular "Landing Pad"
> 
> What about establishing a height standard whereby connection corridors could
> be placed at intervals *above* the usual 8 bricks off-the-ground elevations?
> In all other respects, the corridors would adhere to the normal guidelines,
> but they could be located at, say, a height of 24, 40 and 56 bricks.  In
> this way, modules might be able to interlock in additional ways, creating a
> bit of a Jetson-ian architecture.

Even though I'm even more of a moonbase novice than you are
(especially since I don't have an active project right now), but I
figured I'd toss in my two-credits-worth anyway.  I think you've got a
great idea.

I've got an even crazier suggestion (question?):

Could there be a moonbase module V-type standard that called out
support points so that V-modules could be stacked on top of each
other?



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  Re: New Fad? Multi-Level Moonbase
 
Hi Folks- Let me begin by saying that I'm a moonbase novice. I've yet to create a module, so feel free to disregard the following comments until you feel that I've been around the block enough... However, one of the limitations of the Moonbase (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.space)

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