Sci-Fi Trivia Quiz

Jagdwolf wrote:

Having both the (R-M) Starfury and (resin) Thunderbolt kits, I've been at a loss how to paint them up. Well, being Mohawk on my mom's side, I figured why not: either paint the entire craft in purple with our appropriate symbols done in white, or leave the bodies in grey with the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) and Mohawk tri-feather symbols in their right places, and the Tree of Peace in the centre behind the cockpits. One of my relations suggested adding our clan totems as well around the Tree, or just the three major clans representing the Five Nations (Wolf = Mohawk/Seneca, Bear = Onondaga, and Turtle = Oneida/Cayuga). Feedback? Haudenosaunee flag

I like the second option best. Seems to represent a meeting of two worlds, to turn a phrase.

I really like the idea of tribal markings on a spacecraft. High tech and spiritualism, blended to a higher purpose. Man, I wish I had thought of that first. I'm totally gonna have to steal that idea.

I think it's Kugai's turn to ask a question.

Having both the (R-M) Starfury and (resin) Thunderbolt kits, I've been at a loss how to paint them up. Well, being Mohawk on my mom's side, I figured why not: either paint the entire craft in purple with our appropriate symbols done in white, or leave the bodies in grey with the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) and Mohawk tri-feather symbols in their right places, and the Tree of Peace in the centre behind the cockpits. One of my relations suggested adding our clan totems as well around the Tree, or just the three major clans representing the Five Nations (Wolf = Mohawk/Seneca, Bear = Onondaga, and Turtle = Oneida/Cayuga).

Feedback?

Haudenosaunee flag

Jagdwolf wrote:

You know, when I had written this:  Jagdwolf wrote: I'm surprised Boba Fett hasn't ventured forth a guess yet. it was as a subtle hint. I was hoping that mentioning Boba Fett's name would have made them think Star Wars, and then maybe...just maybe...they would have thought X-wing. Four guns, four engines, and using all four guns on the Starfury would have had people comparing the two.

Yeah. I saw the question was Babalyon 5, so I didn't even try. Then I was curious to see if anyone got it, so I read the question. It definately would look like an X-wing though...

You know, when I had written this:

Jagdwolf wrote:

I'm surprised Boba Fett hasn't ventured forth a guess yet.

it was as a subtle hint. I was hoping that mentioning Boba Fett's name would have made them think Star Wars, and then maybe...just maybe...they would have thought X-wing. Four guns, four engines, and using all four guns on the Starfury would have had people comparing the two.

16309.  Good info to know.  If the enemy "catches you with yer britches down" because you didn't follow procedures, give 'em a wedgie they'll never forget.

Jagdwolf wrote:

Boba Fett got it. As the Incom T-65 and the Starfury share almost the same X-shape --- even more so the Thunderbolt --- it was decided not to use all four guns. Hadn't realized I had made that question that difficult. Since everyone here knows at least something about Star Wars, I had presumed someone would have linked the comparison between the X-wing and Starfury's weapons and engine mounts right off the bat. Over to you, Boba Fett.

WOW! I got it!!!!!! I don't believe it. You did give me a small hint though... Anyway, sorry about not replying sooner. Been really busy. Ok, here it is:

What is the full name of Grand Admrial Thrawn from Star Wars? Not his "core" name, his name in the Chiss language.

Phil_H wrote:

No idea I'm afraid - I would imagine it will be a straight reissue. Just over halfway down the page (no pic - announcement): http://www.culttvman2.com/dnn/Features/News/NewsfromiHobbyExpo2008/tabid/1012/Default.aspx Oops... Pic here: http://www.culttvman2.com/dnn/Features/News/NewsfromiHobbyExpo2008/tabid/1012/ctl/SlideShow/mid/424/ItemID/5073/Default.aspx

Thanks for the link. There's a bunch of good stuff there. I want those Spock and Sinbad figures too.

No idea I'm afraid - I would imagine it will be a straight reissue.

Just over halfway down the page (no pic - announcement):

http://www.culttvman2.com/dnn/Features/News/NewsfromiHobbyExpo2008/tabid/1012/Default.aspx

Oops... Pic here:

http://www.culttvman2.com/dnn/Features/News/NewsfromiHobbyExpo2008/tabid/1012/ctl/SlideShow/mid/424/ItemID/5073/Default.aspx

Jagdwolf wrote:

Revell-Monogram made the Starfury kit in 1/72 scale during the heydey of Babylon 5, and I also have the resin kit of the Thunderbolt in 1/72 as well. You can still find the R-M kit floating around some shops and occasionally on eBay.

Actually, because you asked the question, I went looking for info on Starfury's on the net, and found one of the Revell kits on e-bay. I wound up winning it for $20 (the box had been opened). I didn't get the right answer, but I got the right outcome.

Here you go...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNE-2uTGxQ&feature=related

Revell-Monogram made the Starfury kit in 1/72 scale during the heydey of Babylon 5, and I also have the resin kit of the Thunderbolt in 1/72 as well. You can still find the R-M kit floating around some shops and occasionally on eBay.

For those of you wondering what they look like:

Starfury

Thunderbolt

Boba Fett got it. As the Incom T-65 and the Starfury share almost the same X-shape --- even more so the Thunderbolt --- it was decided not to use all four guns.

Hadn't realized I had made that question that difficult. Since everyone here knows at least something about Star Wars, I had presumed someone would have linked the comparison between the X-wing and Starfury's weapons and engine mounts right off the bat.

Over to you, Boba Fett.

I have absolutley no idea, but Ill venture a guess, less weapons, lighter weight load, faster speed?

That, or the heavily armed version was a modified version?

Not quite, but since the two of you are trying, I can give you guys a subtle hint:

I'm surprised Boba Fett hasn't ventured forth a guess yet.

Alright, here's my two (educated) guesses:

A) The fusion batteries on the Starfury were only good for 20 minutes at full power output. Were the guns only fired in pairs to reduce energy usage?

B) The computers used in the making of the shows special effects were relatively low powered, and two plasma blasts per fighter was all the graphics they could handle.

Anywhere close?

Kugai, you're thinking along the lines of the two-seat SA-25A Badger heavy fighter seen in the episode "A Voice In The Wilderness."

The rear guns on the SA-23E Aurora supposedly were intended for rear coverage, although I doubt most pilots would want an opponent to place themselves into a position where either could take the kill.

Disregarding the rear guns, then, surely someone can explain why only the lower pair of guns were used instead of all four together.