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Still life with cannon and wine

197k SledDriver  4.2 years ago
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The legend goes that Cleopatra once made a bet with Antony that she could host the most expensive dinner in history, and won by drinking the world's largest pearl dissolved in vinegar. Which seems silly, but here's a build to recreate the experience. Sort of.

Controls

  • FireWeapons: activate pearl dispenser
  • LandingGear: retract to activate lift engine
  • Pitch: ascend/descend
  • Roll: yaw
  • Yaw: strafe
  • Throttle: accelerate/move forward
  • Brake: decelerate/move in reverse

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 105.0ft (32.0m)
  • Length 55.8ft (17.0m)
  • Height 112.0ft (34.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 1,000,000lbs (453,593kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.384
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 502393288

Parts

  • Number of Parts 519
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,325
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    10.1k Advil

    I just want to say you are a damn fine builder. This is both hilarious and awesome.

    +3 3.7 years ago
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    This is unique. No idea how I missed it originally.

    +4 4.1 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @Treadmill103 Thanks : ) I thought of titling this one "Pearls Before Wine" but thought it might be misunderstood.

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @FlowerDealer

    I dislike your aircraft and your negative egotistical aura. Block me so that I may never be subject to these eyesores again.

    What's actually egotistical is you pompously announcing your unsolicited opinion as if it's supposed to mean something to me. Also, me blocking you would do nothing to keep you from "being subject to these eyesores." Do try to think before you speak, mmmkay?

    Also, I'm tempted to let your charade continue just for the sheer amusement of seeing what other simpleminded stratagems your tiny mind can come up with, but I'm going to be kind and let you know that I see right through your game. I know who you are, and that you're hijacking old, inactive accounts to post these messages. I wonder how Andrew would react if I brought this to his attention?

    +6 4.2 years ago
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    10.9k Belloaka

    @SledDriver Okay got it. That's nice to know

    4.2 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @Belloaka It's not a mod... it's the next update to the game. As to when it will be released, only the developers can answer that.

    4.2 years ago
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    10.9k Belloaka

    @SledDriver Oh okay, when do you think this mod will be released?

    4.2 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @Belloaka It's built using the new Fuselage-Glass-1 part in the beta, if that's what you're asking?

    4.2 years ago
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    10.9k Belloaka

    Cool idea! Where did you get the glass for the bottle?

    4.2 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    Thanks, @soundwave

    +1 4.2 years ago
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    30.4k soundwave

    With the new smoothener, your builds look even more mesmerising!

    4.2 years ago
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    105k Hedero

    Oh ok, interesting.@SledDriver

    4.2 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @Hedero Apparently, some people have experimented and found that it's possible to dissolve a pearl in vinegar, a lot quicker if you pulverize the pearl and heat the vinegar.

    From Wikipedia:

    Because pearls are made primarily of calcium carbonate, they can be dissolved in vinegar. Calcium carbonate is susceptible to even a weak acid solution because the crystals react with the acetic acid in the vinegar to form calcium acetate and carbon dioxide.

    My guess, however, is that Cleopatra would've opted for the more dramatic and less time-consuming method of simply crushing the pearl, pouring the powder into wine (because who wants to drink vinegar?) and gulped it down.

    Another likely possibility is that she replaced the pearl with something more soluble (and palatable), because that would be the smart thing to do.

    4.2 years ago
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    105k Hedero

    I didn't think a pearl could be dissolved in vinegar. I would've imagined a pearl would also be designed to withstand salty waters for a long time.@SledDriver

    4.2 years ago
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    197k SledDriver

    @Developer That's a bug in the website. As is the wing loading. You know this, right?

    4.2 years ago
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    Empty Weight -4,734,385lbs

    4.2 years ago
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    49.3k PlaneFlightX

    Thats alot of dragpoints

    Also

    FIRST COMMENT XD

    4.2 years ago