On a related note, "Top Gear" did an episode last year (or I saw it last year; it might have been aired earlier) where they tried to make a space
shuttle out of one of those three-wheeled British cars (like the one Mr. Bean drove). I didn't see the end of the episode, but the buildup was very funny
(the fabricators were all gobsmacked by the concept). Given the near-future timeline of Fenspace, I can see the "Top Gear" trio doing a "Which
car is the best for making a flying car?" episode during the Diaspora.
"...While James and I have been doing extensive research in choosing a car based on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, Richard has gotten back to his geek
roots and chosen a Ford Prefect. Given the strange reaction of handwavium, this may have, in fact, been the best way to begin...."
Ebony the Black Dragon
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"Good night, and may the Good Lord take a Viking to you."
shuttle out of one of those three-wheeled British cars (like the one Mr. Bean drove). I didn't see the end of the episode, but the buildup was very funny
(the fabricators were all gobsmacked by the concept). Given the near-future timeline of Fenspace, I can see the "Top Gear" trio doing a "Which
car is the best for making a flying car?" episode during the Diaspora.
"...While James and I have been doing extensive research in choosing a car based on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, Richard has gotten back to his geek
roots and chosen a Ford Prefect. Given the strange reaction of handwavium, this may have, in fact, been the best way to begin...."
Ebony the Black Dragon
http://ebony14.livejournal.com
"Good night, and may the Good Lord take a Viking to you."