Mankinds Destiny.

What you ask would happen in a perfect world……..but this place has never been and never will be, a perfect world, so I say, stop dreaming of nonsense like understanding this planet, and get on with what needs to be done. I know, I know…..sounds very caulus(sp) ………but I’v allways been a realist…….

Got too agree, we may be in danger of being wiped out in the future, if we don’t make an effort too reach for the Stars. Professor Steven Hawkins thinks the same way, time is not on our side. Earth shoudn’t be regarded as our permanent Home. Remember the Dinosaurs?, staying on this Planet is not a good idea, simply because it makes us vulnerable too whatever Nature can throw at us. 🙂
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Here comes a Canberra… wow!

Look. here’s a Phantom! WOW !!

And here’s the Vulcan. *gulp* *tremble* I’m bloody glad he’s on OUR side !!

I’ve seen all sorts of aircraft over the years and I love em all, but the the Vulcan has a presence, a charisma and a sense of threat that others don’t. I’m confident that the youngsters will see what we all saw and it will take a very special place in their minds too. The only aircraft that comes close imho is the Lightning. (gives me serious wood!).

Roy.

This is my whole point, these Aircraft make Airshows memorable, especially if you like the sound of the jet engine, each Aircraft has its own distinctive noise. 😀 But the Vulcan is as special as the B1, Awesome. What other plane looks like a huge Moth after takeoff. Kids love these moments, and I am as big a kid as any. :diablo: HEAVY METAL :diablo:
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Anti Gravity Propulsion.

I think that the USA has some hidden secrets, which will come out in time. Anti Gravity propulsion systems,may well be under developed now. This would make getting too the Moon easy. Dont believe what the USA is showing now, will be the way forward. Don’t forget Russia, they are certain too follow the Space race. It is in the interests of both Countrys too spread disinformation, while keeping their hi Tech projects secret. Anti Gravity Propulsion is the way forward, not the old booster Rockets. Not only that, a completely revolutionary vehicle is certain to be developed, which may be similiar too a Flying Saucer. Also unmanned ships would be the way forward. I hope you don’t think I am going off the subject, it dosn’t hurt too speculate.I may be completely wrong on this, but who knows. The Moon is certainly mans first Hurdle in the Space Race, crack that one and the rest becomes a little easier. All this will certainly lead too great advances in technology, one follows the other. Perhaps Rocket technology is still on the cards, for temporary anyway. 🙂
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Clockwise

1. American Baseball with an explosive finish. 😀

2. Hidden Speed Camera. 😀

3. Don’t forget too thank Hollywood Sarge, for the loan vehicle.. 😀

:diablo: :diablo: :diablo: What a Classic!
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I think it’s a pretty safe bet to assume that this spacecraft incorporates technologies that the USA would prefer not to share with other countries, which would make partnership more than a little difficult.

The USA is a single country whereas Europe is a continent comprising 45 (or so) sovereign nations with diverse languages and cultures. Roscoria’s comparison is not a valid one.

As an aside, it’s really rather naive to stereotype an entire continent, you know. :rolleyes:

Yes there is no comparison between USA and Europe, USA is a united Country , Europe is divided. How can so many different countries come together too take on the USA, it wont happen because we don’t understand each other. So it’s over too the USA too show how it’s done. Stereotype an entire continent?, yes, let’s continue too fight amongst ourselves, we are good at that. 🙂
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I can’t decide on one particular best or worst and some of my choices have already been mentioned so I’ll just list a few that haven’t been already.
Best:
1:72 Spitfire Mk.1-the famous “AZ-H”-who here HASN’T built one? Still perhaps the most accurate looking 1:72 Spit on the market and an easy build.
1:72 B26 Marauder-easy to build, accurate and very decent interior detail for it’s age, complete with open bomb doors and a detailed bomb bay. Mine’s an old one that came with a stand- any chance they could start doing those again??
1:72 Fw190D-Perhaps overtaken by the latest ‘Tamigawa’s, but a simple kit that always turned out nicely and still looks good today.
1:72 Bf109K-Again like the Dora Nine, perhaps overtaken but still a good build and a nice model.
Worst
1:72 P51D- Bad overall shape and the two fuselage halves were a different size!Ergh!
1:72 Hawker Typhoon-Oversized prop and spinner moulded as one and always warped, the cockpit canopy was a blob of clear plastic.
1:72 Folland Gnat-I never built this one as a kid so I don’t have the fond memories of it that others here seem to have. Perhaps it’s the age of the moulds but mine was warped all over the place and the wing joints were extremely poor.
Most built:
1:72 Spitfires, both Mk.1 and Mk.V. I think I built three Mk.V’s in one go when I was a kid!

I sincerely hope Airfix will make a comeback, and I hope they’ll do the decent thing and bin the blatantly cr*p kits that give them such a bad name. They could also do with finding someone else to print thier decals for them, all Airfix kits I’ve bought in the last ten years have had absolutely awful decals, always printed off-centre and sometimes very brittle. Even some of the cr*pper kit makers (eg SMER) manage to supply very decent decals.

Problems like you have experienced didn’t bother me, because in my younger days I thought that was normal. Only later did I go to the Japanese Kits, for their superb quality. But surely, Airfix kits were meant for the younger constructor, as could be seen by their simplicity. I loved those Junkers German Bombers, with those incredible Camoflage paint schemes. 😀
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Inward looking Europe..

This is VERY good news!!! But I would hope that Europe will be in on this with us.

AS usual NASA will take the lead. Problem with Europe is it lacks imagination. It’s so locked into its Political structure, that it can’t see the Wood for the Trees… 🙂
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Our Future the Moon..

Mankind really has too explore space if his survival is to be guaranteed. As we explore the Moon, we will become a stronger species mentally. Dangers that the Astronaughts face will be relayed too us on earth, making us realise how fragile we really are. Once we are established on the Moon, the next step is further out, possibly too Mars. Each new step takes us further, then eventually we will leave this Solar system on a mission” too boldly go where no Man has gone before”. This will be very dangerous, by then we will be using thinking Computers, which will decide for us the best route, and keep us on course. Star trek type Spaceships will be used, and a new form of communication system which will be revolutionary.Impossible? it starts with NASA today. 🙂
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