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We've seen (URL) fighters>, (URL) fighters>, (URL) fighters>, and (URL) more fighters>, (URL) science> (URL) vessels>, (URL) a frigate>, (URL) a racer>, and (URL) a power suit>. The first wave of space- and air-craft have proven their worth in (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Wow! If I remember correctly, the rounded cockpit tilted at 45 degrees first appeared in an official Lego set, the (URL) Mega Core Magnetizer>. Other AFOL have improved on the original idea. (URL) Patrick Justison's Enforcer> comes to mind. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) OH...WOW! That thing is awesome! I was curious as to what a Jade Empire ground vehicle might look like, and I think you built something that perfectly grasps the essence of a machine of war built solely for destruction. And on top of that, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Ryan Wood wrote: (URL) Ryan, Thanks for the history - I really enjoy reading the evolution of a project. I especailly like the layout & canopy - the 45-degree turn worked out nicely. And the auxiliary guns mounted on either side are (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space)
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Nice tank! I could see a division of these squaring off against a division of Trade Federation tanks. I think the Jade Empire would win! Bill Pfund (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Actually, I'd like to see Ryan's Hong hover tanks squaring off against (URL) Leonard Hoffman's Elefant hover tanks>. Oh, wait a minute... the Eastern Block and the Jade Empire are sort of allies, aren't they... Oh, wait a minute more... before (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I was actually thinking the same thing. Especially since both Ryan and I went for a non-traditional tank design. (...) used to be. Then the JE sneak attacked us and now we hates them dirties! (...) It was a sign of friendship that latter (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Well hey thanks for the compliments and sharing those links..those are some interesting ideas! I've seen neither before, but that is a stud orientation I may have to play around with for future models. --Ry (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) There's many more designs to be created for Jade Empire ground forces; this is just one idea, in my personal building style! :) If you or any number of other JE builders (or even new builders to the theme) took a stab at the concept, we'd have (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, 22. Glad you (and others) enjoy the progress shots.. all my mocs go through such drastic design changes that it seems like a fun way to present multiple ship ideas to the public when posting the final moc. Maybe someone will see (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space)
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(...) The Federation tank has one main cannon and two puny side cannons. Theoretically the curved front end of the tank fires a variety missiles, but all I see is printing ;) I'm confident my hovertank would rip it to shreds. Thanks, Bill. :) --Ry (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Sounds like an idea for an effects shot for me to work on..hmmmmm :) (...) Nope. Bwahaha. (...) As noted in my original post ;) (...) A three-way fight would be even better. That would be an entertaining matchup indeed. I'd like to tackle a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) If I'd thought up this moc and completed it before Fest, and somehow made it to DC, that would have made for a fun battle in front of the JHoJ. (...) Ah yes my Precious. Someday we'll establish a backstory for Jade Empire and how exactly this (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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In lugnet.space, Ryan Wood wrote: Now it's time for the (...) This is one of the coolest futuristic tanks I've seen on these boards. I love how it's not just a tank minus the treads, but a whole new asthetic. The 45 degree thing is just wild and (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Indeed, the Eastern Block's technological paradigm is power in numbers. Our designs tend to be small and affordable in such a way that we can field twice or thrice the number of our enemies, and thus achieve victory. Historical Note: During (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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Snippage (...) The Russian winter gave the Russians victory on the Russian front, more so than the T-34. Although having vehicles and equipment that could take the cold were a large part of that equation. Mike (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Russian Winters being what defeated the Germans is more myth than truth. Think about it. Hitler attacked in late summer of 1941. Sure, the winter hurt his Moscow offensive of that year, but Hitler remained in a commanding position in Russia (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.geek, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Here's one> that Alex Peacock just posted on FBTB which he's had on Brickshelf for a bit. Maybe he'll get around to posting it here. I don't think it's Jade Empire, but it certainly could be! A very cool tank design, and more realistic (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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