From: Patrick Jankowiak (eccm@swbell.net)
Date: Fri Feb 07 2003 - 23:10:26 PST
Take a chevy lumina wagon/apv, paint the nose and
lower sides black, stick three 30-gal. drums out
the back for fake engines, and use propane to fire
them.. Voila, fake space shuttle.
Rikk Rogers wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
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> Subject: Re: [MV] Replica vehicles
>
> > Is Nothing Sacred?
>
> 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).
>
> 1. How sacrilegious is a replica? If it is a replica of a historic MV is
> that blasphemy?
>
> 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?
>
> 3. Can you bring a "fake" to shows and have it sit next to the real thing?
> How would the MVPA feel about that?
>
> 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?
>
> 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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