From: J Travis (dagobert@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu Feb 06 2003 - 22:25:42 PST
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?
It WOULD make for an interesting "MV"-type project, though.
Jay Travis
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.
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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?
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>Hmmmm... what a concept, future history.
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>Rikk Rogers - RK Lion LTD.
>(580)762-3157 rkltd@swbell.net
>http://home.swbell.net/rkltd/
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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?
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>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.
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>Joe Trapp
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