I have one of those magnetic logos I can bring along if needed.
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| Author: | Spatman [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:45 pm ] |
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I thought of this yesterday while at a convention. There was a fork lift type thing that was made to drag along piles of tables or whatever other things they needed to set up in the convention hall. And it looked like a small version of the APC from Aliens. Of course, it was only like 2' off the ground, but it got me thinking.... Why not make a go-cart sized APC? It should be easy enough. Of course, the driver would basically be sitting on top of the front of it, but it would still be kind of cool. The Shriners make all sorts of vehicles in go-cart form. If someone lived in Atlanta and could make one, it would be a cool thing to have driving with us in the Parade! It kind of reminded me of the Klingon Bird of Prey car in the Parade a few years back. It was just a normal car, but with a thing on the front coming off the hood shaped like the bridge, and 2 wings on the sides like the nacelles. It didn't look perfect (obviously), but it got the point across. Which is another idea. Take an old pick-up truck and plywood wall it and paint it up to be an APC. I see Pick-Up Truck Tanks at some of the paintball games out here. Not perfect, but you know what it is. Could also make a go-cart or pick-up truck version of the DropShip, or Alien Queen. And, at least this is something we can use until we get around to making a full size APC. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:53 pm ] |
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Funny you should mention this as I was thinking last night (along with other con-related ideas) of giving up my place in the parade and driving my mini-van somewhere in the middle of our parade formation and blast the "USCM Drumroll" (perhaps inter-mixed with the "Drop" theme. If we could slap a couple of magnetic Bug Stomper logos on each side... maybe have an armed marine sitting in the side door... might look badass..? |
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| Author: | PVB [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:00 pm ] |
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I have one of those magnetic logos I can bring along if needed.
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:24 pm ] |
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Ah? Good! How big is it? |
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| Author: | Spatman [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:31 pm ] |
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I had mentioned to Dom about getting some of that temporary car paint that washes off and having us all Camo the van before the parade. 
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| Author: | noelandlovesguns [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:49 pm ] |
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I live in Atlanta, and while I couldn't build it myself, I could certainly be loads of help, and might even be able to offer up a plce to keep the vehicle until the show. |
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| Author: | sixty [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:50 pm ] |
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Having the drum roll looped while we march would be the best thing since electricity. |
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| Author: | PVB [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:10 pm ] |
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sharpuscm wrote: Ah? Good! How big is it?
Five and three quarter inches (145mm) across. |
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| Author: | friendlyskies [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:13 pm ] |
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I have one of those too but I think something bigger would be required in order for the crowd to make out what it is. Cheers Darren |
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| Author: | PVB [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:20 pm ] |
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friendlyskies wrote: I have one of those too but I think something bigger would be required in order for the crowd to make out what it is.
Cheers Darren There's a while to go until it's needed, so I might be able to get it scanned and enlarged. (the Dropship decal that is  )
Won't be for a month or two though. Will report back if/when it happens. |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:52 pm ] |
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The Bug Stomper would have to be at least 24" wide for people to see it properly. |
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| Author: | Dropshipbob [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:50 pm ] |
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If there's a side sliding door, I'm thinking someone should not only be sitting there, but hanging out with either a minigun...or a particle beam phalanx!!! |
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| Author: | PVB [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:16 pm ] |
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sharpuscm wrote: The Bug Stomper would have to be at least 24" wide for people to see it properly.
Okay, duly noted.
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| Author: | Spatman [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:50 pm ] |
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Do we have a mini gun or PBP? If not, maybe a Smartgunner? And I still like the idea of an Alien Queen shaped go-cart being driven down the street by Abe. That would be awesome. Of course, it would be on the wrong side of the street... |
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| Author: | clanger68 [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:16 pm ] |
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Hey wouldn't it be cool if we could get the kids trike from the LV426 colony corridor scene! Of course, if we could track it down, then we'd need to get someone to ride it at the head of the parade. Anyone got any clues..................!!! |
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| Author: | clanger68 [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:18 pm ] |
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In my best Golic voice........... "I'm sorry, sorry, sorry!!"
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| Author: | clanger68 [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:21 pm ] |
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EEk, I am so dead!!! 
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| Author: | Hollis DZC [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:27 pm ] |
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Ummm, no offense Dom, brother mine, but can a mini-van look baddass?  
Sorryyyyyyy, couldn't resist!! |
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| Author: | Glenn [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:33 pm ] |
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Clanger....you are sooooo dead..... that will make great Wallpaper....
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| Author: | clanger68 [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:35 pm ] |
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Quote: Clanger....you are sooooo dead.....
I know, say something nice about me when I'm gone!
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| Author: | Harry Harris [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:53 pm ] |
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Farstards the lot of ya!
Harry |
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| Author: | SGM Baldwin [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:59 pm ] |
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Dropshipbob wrote: If there's a side sliding door, I'm thinking someone should not only be sitting there, but hanging out with either a minigun...or a particle beam phalanx!!! My thoughts exactly... with Sean Maio and his SG riding shotgun yelling "GET SOME!", I can't think of anything else more intense.clanger68 wrote: Hey wouldn't it be cool if we could get the kids trike from the LV426 colony corridor scene! Ah yes, you seek the BIG WHEEL!Hollis DZC wrote: Ummm, no offense Dom, brother mine, but can a mini-van look baddass? It will with these two guys in it...
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| Author: | Adonis [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:04 pm ] |
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Now if you had someone riding on the roof too... |
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| Author: | Sidewinder [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:13 pm ] |
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Funniest thing I ever saw Clanger. SAS |
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| Author: | Outcry27 [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:05 pm ] |
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AdonisSniper wrote: Now if you had someone riding on the roof too...
Get one of the Bugs to ride on the roof on all fours, haha |
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