From: Alan R Wise (awise1@cinci.rr.com)
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 23:31:48 PST
on 2/7/03 1:25 AM, J Travis at dagobert@ix.netcom.com wrote:
Funny you should mention a Chinese Lunar Base; they ARE planning one. Check
out:
http://www.worldspaceflight.com/china/
> There's a thought- what would the tank of the future look like, and what
> systems would it use? A directed EMP pulse weapon with a plasma main
> gun, perhaps? How about a pressurized interior with self-containted air
> scrubbers, for use in zero-atmosphere environments? A carbon-fiber
> based shell with angular stealth features, and exterior spray nozzles
> for misting liquid nitrogen to mask heat signatures? Magnetic drive for
> the individual wheels and some sort of air suspension? All sorts of
> possiblities, and who knows how many of these many already be in
> development?
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> It WOULD make for an interesting "MV"-type project, though.
>
> Jay Travis
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> Rikk Rogers wrote:
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>> Joe,
>> If you want to go to all that work and not do a replica of something lost
>> like maybe a Panzer, why not go into the concept realm.
>> With all of the posts about the Shuttle, and the basic military concept that
>> rocks are easier to drop than throw, the next ball of rock could well have
>> some tactical value.
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>> If say, the Chinese managed to put a base on the moon, and we had to take
>> it, what would the ground forces use?
>> And how would the use it.
>> Gives license to all kinds of special effects and maybe a whole new camo
>> pattern.
>> Just what is the # for crater gray?
>>
>> Hmmmm... what a concept, future history.
>>
>> Rikk Rogers - RK Lion LTD.
>> (580)762-3157 rkltd@swbell.net
>> http://home.swbell.net/rkltd/
>> -M35A2- -M38- MVPA -22345-
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
>> Behalf Of GOTAM35
>> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 9:29 PM
>> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [MV] Replica vehicles
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>>> Is Nothing Sacred?
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>> That phrase brought a thought to mind. I would love to make a replica of
>> something real cool, but what good is a cool replica?
>>
>> I mean it would be cool to me, but I learned from a couple of vehicle
>> modifications over the year if it is cool only to me, it doesn't have much
>> of a resale value. So here's a few concerns maybe some one out there can
>> offer an opinion on (like you people need an invitation).
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>> 1. How sacrilegious is a replica? If it is a replica of a historic MV is
>> that blasphemy?
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>> 2. Resale value? If I tie up several thousand dollars in a replica (and
>> let's assume it looks real) can you ever get your money out of it if you
>> want to move on to new projects? Has anyone out there ever successfully
>> sold such a creature?
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>> 3. Can you bring a "fake" to shows and have it sit next to the real thing?
>> How would the MVPA feel about that?
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>> I guess my concern is if I made a look a like tank or armored car will it
>> fit into the hobby like a real MV or would it be considered a cheap
>> imitation? I know others (children and regular folk) would like it just the
>> same, but would you guys turn you noses up at it?
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>> I have used too many question marks in this post so I will quite now. If
>> any of you guys are considering such a project in my neighborhood and need a
>> hand, I would gladly put off yard work and exercise to help. Have welder,
>> will travel.
>>
>> Joe Trapp
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