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(...) In the storyline I've been "working up" for twenty years now (!!), in fact, I do use both. Part of the reason is that I tend to think that bipedal combat machines would have to develop very high levels of flexibility and survivability before (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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For the environmentally-conscious space hippie, there is finally an organic means of trans-galactic travel. Presenting the Dugong: (URL) Crystal-powered and blessed by shamans representing 412 of the galaxy's traditions, this vehicle emits little (...) (21 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 (...) (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Tribute to Masamune Shirow
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As a fan of Masamune Shirow and Appleseed I always wanted to build a Landmate. It was a bit tricky to keep it close enough to scale. I am mostly pleased with the results but I will keep trying to improve it. I was working on prototypes for (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Photos from Brickfest
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Hi Everyone, Sorry for the long delay. I went for an extended vacation in DC after 'fest. Many pics I have to share with you. (URL) (click the image) -Grand Admiral .space Curator (URL) (21 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. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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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 (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yes! Here is some more science for y'all - this is good warm up to the approaching school year! Pardon the windedness, but you know how teachers can be! The manipulation of gravity (and antigravity) would be a requirement for all ships that (...) (21 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 (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space)
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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, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Another thought is maintainability and cost. Consider that WWII Germany was able to produce several tank destroyers for the cost of a single tank, simply because the expense of the turret went away. As the end of WWII approached and money (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Those are all powerful advantages but I think that tanks are more efficient at providing an armored and enclosed area because they're closer to a spherical shape than a power suit, and because they get mass fraction advantages. Anecdotally: (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I think so. Since a tank (I'm talking about real life MBTs, not hovertanks) is firmly situated on the ground, it is a more stable firing platform. Also, even if powersuits are eventually developed, I doubt that they will be able to carry the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) I think tanks will still remain useful as siege weapons, spearheading assaults, and general heavy battle. Power armor might be very useful for surgical strikes, and urban warfare. But in an open field, or over long distance, I think tanks will (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space)
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Hello everyone. I was checking out (URL) Ryan Wood's Jade Empire Hong Hovertank post> and he mentions that we have seen little in ground combat vehicles other than (URL) power suit>. That got me thinking, when you have Power Suits available, should (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Yeah, remember that big white and blue space ship at Brickfest?
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Wow!!! Way to go Adrian! I was blown away when I saw the initial pics from Brickfest and I've been eagerly awaiting the official post from the builder. As always, great presentation. This MOC just kicks a** in every posible way. Not only is it epic (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Inside the Tribunal's Shuttle Bay: PCS Paul Dirac
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It's uncanny how you read my mind. I have had in my head for some time now a shuttle-type ship with a panoramic canopy for unobstructed downward visibility, but limited upward/rearward visibility. It would be utilitiarian in nature, used in an (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) This did turn out to be quite the playable little set. And it's swooshable! It is quite sturdily put together. In fact, when docking into the Tribunal's shuttle bay, I can hold just the very end of the shuttle (the inverse Slave 1 canopy and (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Originally, the shuttle was named after a certain Science Fiction author who shall now remain nameless. But when lenny told me about Paul Dirac and his accomplishments, it just seemed suitable to name the shuttle after the man who first (...) (21 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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