Space Shuttle Not Quick Enough
Discussion
I have a Space Shuttle and although it's very quick it's starting to feel rather pedestrian. NASA have done a fair job of upgrading it (not knocking what they've done, they spent my billion dollars really well and they've got a good bit of history, you know getting a man on the moon an' all) but I'm looking for something a bit extra.
Anyone got any experience of light speed drives? How about RUF or what about those clever chaps at Techart - they seem to be good at keeping ahead of the competition...
Anyone got any experience of light speed drives? How about RUF or what about those clever chaps at Techart - they seem to be good at keeping ahead of the competition...
Edited by Fastlane on Thursday 11th October 11:48
Just got back from a quick trip in my shuttle having sent it off to my local so called shuttle "specialist" for a service and some subtle upgrades, and guess what, it broke down! Long story short, got sucked into a black hole, but managed to get it going again and just got back!
In hindsight, I should have taken out the extended warranty, but NASA refused to issue one because my front heat shield isn't original equipment (I got a better deal from Roscosmos and everyone knows their heat shields are made in the same factory, buy hey ho, you live and learn).
Looks like I may have been away just a touch longer than I planned(!) and the values of the old Shuttles have increased considerably. So, I am considering putting it back to standard and selling it on as I am terrified I'll put too many light years on it. I'm therefore looking at my options and would appreciate your collective wisdom.
So, I have a few questions:
1. What's it worth? 1981 NASA Space Shuttle, 2 million miles, 2 owners (NASA + me), very good condition and it has been serviced every year (except the last 10 of course)?
2. I am thinking of buying 2 spacecraft to replace it – something a bit more modern one for my normal day to day commuting to the Moon and back and then perhaps something a little more “special” for the odd long weekend to Jupiter and Pluto. For the “daily” , as the family have grown somewhat since I last saw them, I think I need something with a bit of space (forgive the pun). Any suggestions?
3. Should I finance the daily driver or buy it second hand? I have always bought my ‘craft nearly new but there seem to be some cracking deals out there, especially on leases. What do you think?
4. Last question (I promise) for the special ‘craft, I would like something that gives me that more classic feeling but also feels relatively modern – intergalactic capability, hyper drive, that sort of thing. I see the early liquid hydrogen cooled ones are starting to rise in value. I quite like the look of them and values seem to be rising, but I hear that there seem to be some problems with their Intergalactic Magnetic Seals. Some say to change them some say to leave them. The really early models seem to be popular – especially the 2 thruster model with the cable hyperdrive. Any thoughts on that? What about the gen 2 model?
That’s all I can think of now, I look forward to your comments.
In hindsight, I should have taken out the extended warranty, but NASA refused to issue one because my front heat shield isn't original equipment (I got a better deal from Roscosmos and everyone knows their heat shields are made in the same factory, buy hey ho, you live and learn).
Looks like I may have been away just a touch longer than I planned(!) and the values of the old Shuttles have increased considerably. So, I am considering putting it back to standard and selling it on as I am terrified I'll put too many light years on it. I'm therefore looking at my options and would appreciate your collective wisdom.
So, I have a few questions:
1. What's it worth? 1981 NASA Space Shuttle, 2 million miles, 2 owners (NASA + me), very good condition and it has been serviced every year (except the last 10 of course)?
2. I am thinking of buying 2 spacecraft to replace it – something a bit more modern one for my normal day to day commuting to the Moon and back and then perhaps something a little more “special” for the odd long weekend to Jupiter and Pluto. For the “daily” , as the family have grown somewhat since I last saw them, I think I need something with a bit of space (forgive the pun). Any suggestions?
3. Should I finance the daily driver or buy it second hand? I have always bought my ‘craft nearly new but there seem to be some cracking deals out there, especially on leases. What do you think?
4. Last question (I promise) for the special ‘craft, I would like something that gives me that more classic feeling but also feels relatively modern – intergalactic capability, hyper drive, that sort of thing. I see the early liquid hydrogen cooled ones are starting to rise in value. I quite like the look of them and values seem to be rising, but I hear that there seem to be some problems with their Intergalactic Magnetic Seals. Some say to change them some say to leave them. The really early models seem to be popular – especially the 2 thruster model with the cable hyperdrive. Any thoughts on that? What about the gen 2 model?
That’s all I can think of now, I look forward to your comments.
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