"Thanks Luke,
I look forward to your eventual help, no matter how far down the line. I have to deal with a few practical life issues myself on return from my holiday, but I will be back at the front end of pushing this project forward very soon and…"
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Fantastic flying machines: steampunk or dieselpunk?
Started this discussion. Last reply by CoastConFan Sep 22, 2012. 87 Replies 1 Like
Well, I'm a pilot in RL and don't really feel like settling for helium based transport. It's heavier than air or nothing for me ;) So I was just wondering about where the line is for steampunk…Continue
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Sqn. Ldr. William Barr left a comment for Luke"Hi Luke,
My father was in the RCAF and I was a cadet in the RCAC, topped out at flight sergeant. I also earned my wings. My eyesight deteriorated between medicals, so dreams of becoming a fighter pilot were dashed. Sqn. Ldr. is just a dream,…"
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My name is Mrs. E, I am known by many names though, each one beginning with the letter E. My Tea. Room is everywhere in reality. Chances are you have visited me before. Everything here is a matter of perspective as I get visitors from all corners of reality. That raptor in the corner of your eye you thought was drinking tea and eating crumpets? Yes, his name is Jeff. As I said, it's all a matter of perspectiveSee More
Luke left a comment for Dago"Hi Dago
Nice to meet another South African, and interestingly enough I'm also dual national. While I am more than happy to be involved in any such project as you describe, but I'm unfortunately tackling the next great project in my life.…"
Dago left a comment for Luke"Hi Luke,
I am Italian but have dual nationality and so am also South African!
Will you not please join the L.E.A.D. subforum in the Stempunk Empire and contribute your thoughts to my project of actually building a REAL small airship that would carry…"
CoastConFan replied to Luke's discussion Fantastic flying machines: steampunk or dieselpunk?"Flying machines are very Victorian. The problem with trying to nail down specific technology to specific time is that steampunk is divergent from our history and timeline.
The major divergences, as far as technology goes, is that…"
Simon Kapadia replied to Luke's discussion Fantastic flying machines: steampunk or dieselpunk?"I'm still very ignorant of steampunk as a whole, but this thread among others has been enlightening. To me, the vague snatches of steampunk I gleaned from afar were not delineated by time, though they held fast to that appearance. There were…"
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Mark F replied to Luke's discussion Fantastic flying machines: steampunk or dieselpunk?"I wrote a Steampunk novel where air travel was the only way for humans to safely travel over land, and a large portion of humanity survives in massive flying cities. I think I fell well within the 'steam' genre because there are no…"
"Like yourself S.D. I may have missed this earlier in this thread. However, your post caused me to do a bit of research on Gustav Whitehead and his flying machines. I found the gentleman to be quite interesting, especially from a…"
Luke replied to Luke's discussion Fantastic flying machines: steampunk or dieselpunk?"I actually want to build one in real life. On top of that a motor jet, or a specially designed radiator appeals to me thematically.
The radiator, if well designed, acts like a jet engine, a slight widening of crossection causing compression, the…"
Luke replied to Luke's discussion Fantastic flying machines: steampunk or dieselpunk?"That's broom riding, not flying and technically relates to hallucinogenic materials and mucus membranes. Let's not get into too much detail, but the broom is more of an applicator than a transporter.
Interestingly enough, look into the…"
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- Afrikaans speaking South-African Australian living in Perth, WA. Pilot, uni student, and hobby scuba diver. Love the Victorian and scifi elements of steampunk, but new to the genre.
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- At 2:05am on January 13, 2013, Dago said…
Thanks Luke,
I look forward to your eventual help, no matter how far down the line. I have to deal with a few practical life issues myself on return from my holiday, but I will be back at the front end of pushing this project forward very soon and the more help I get the easier it will be to ...pardon the pun....get off the ground!
- At 12:01am on January 6, 2013, Sqn. Ldr. William Barr said…
- Hi Luke,
My father was in the RCAF and I was a cadet in the RCAC, topped out at flight sergeant. I also earned my wings. My eyesight deteriorated between medicals, so dreams of becoming a fighter pilot were dashed. Sqn. Ldr. is just a dream, nothing more ..
Wm
- At 4:44am on November 10, 2012, Dago said…
Hi Luke,
I am Italian but have dual nationality and so am also South African!
Will you not please join the L.E.A.D. subforum in the Stempunk Empire and contribute your thoughts to my project of actually building a REAL small airship that would carry 2-3 people on an extended journey that would ignite the media and thus make airships a reality again. I have posted quite a bit of info, but you are the best "prop" man I have seen yet, and your views, skills and contribution would be very helpful. I also sent you a friend request, so I hope you will accept in due course. Best Regards, Giuseppe
- At 10:28am on August 25, 2012, Sqn. Ldr. William Barr said…
Ah, no relation at all I'm afraid.
- At 5:32am on July 31, 2012,
Captain Dave; master of the bear said… 
wing to you happy late birthday my daughter is on july 29 as well keep safe and remember ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE
- At 7:25am on July 29, 2012,
A D Cruize said… Happy birthday, Luke.
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- At 2:58am on July 29, 2012, mlle.deedee gauzot... gave Luke a gift…
- At 2:51am on July 29, 2012, mlle.deedee gauzot... said…
Bonjour! Luke...
Happy Birthday!...I hope that you have a good one... too!
mlle. deedee gauzot aka Lady Irene Adler ;-D
- At 8:10pm on November 8, 2011,
Puppe Seelenlos said…
Thank you, Luke, for accepting my friendship once again.
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