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Re: PP 1444 X, my P-38 contest entry
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Wed, 31 Mar 2004 03:19:09 GMT
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Ley Ward wrote:
> Greetings .spacers,
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> I would like to present my entry to the P-38 Contest. Please find a
> comfortable chair.
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> Whateverly Labs has produced the PP 1444 X under contract to Improbable
> Industries. The propulsion system is, unfortunately, classified at this
> moment. Some of you may note a dearth of those weapons of which you are so
> fond. I assure you that if you examine the pictures closely, you will note
> many attachment points for the poison of your choice. Oh, and those little
> white tubes are simply lasers for clearing the path of asteroids and other
> 'space debris', though I'm sure some of you will have other ideas...but,
> really, it's meant for the pursuit of science.
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> Well, there will be plenty of time for more chit-chat later. Here's the PP
> 1444 X(1):
Ley, that is a truly great design you have there pal, I saw it on Brickshelf few
days ago, the looks, the details and the whole concept are just beyond words..
But like the others had noted, I don't see much of a P-38 influence in it.. Yes
I know my custom might be considered by some is as abstract or radical as gets,
but still, the basic shape is almost there IMO
But who cares, this thing you call PP1444X is simply one of the best creations
that I saw in a while.. All I can say great work, and good luck..
Joseph
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| (...) Thank you, Joseph, for your kind words and the 'beyond words' about which we can only speculate. I know I am often speechless before some designs too. I went back to my gallery and realized that I hadn't posted an image that showed the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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