With an imminent visit by Supremo Woodsy and Mars Commander Wotan on the cards Glenn Field is on high alert.
But for Zero X and it's crew, it's business as usual.
The M.E.V. sits on the runway waiting to attach to the Mothership, in preparation for a test flight to Saturn.
Once connected, systems are checked for any problems which might spoil the flight.
The ship is routinely loaded with essential supplies like curry and beer.
Soon the Zero X is taxiing towards the threshold.
The mighty spacecraft thunders down the runway, beer sploshing about precariously in the hold!
Seconds later it successfully lifts off heading skyward. Sadly, that sudden increase in speed and build up in pressure bursts a seal on a curry container. The control cabin is instantly covered in beef biryani - and, as many of you will know it’s a mighty long way to Saturn!
Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteMarvellous!
ReplyDeleteBut how much does that shuttle front end weigh (in fantasy and in toy reality) so that that single Matchbox crane can lift it without toppling over? Or is all the lifting done with antigravity while the crane just keeps it steady in the breeze? :)
cheers -- Paul
I couldn't say Paul, but the crane's just there to load the booze! ; D
ReplyDeleteMARS BASE PREPARATIONS IN FULL EFFECT!
ReplyDeleteGreat- particularly liked the speeding takeoff picture.
ReplyDeleteWith curry and booze on board, hope the facilities are better than those the Apollo astronauts had to put up with!
Marvellous Mike! Or is that Mr. Meddings re-incarnated! Beer and Curry eh? I can hear Lady Penelope now 'Yes Parker, that's Erdinger, Nan and Dahl Kachoomber!' ha ha!
ReplyDeleteExcellent back story to go with the pics!! I'm with Andy on that speeding take off pic - good stuff that!!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, folks. It was just a little daft idea to go with the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI can see this might merit a sequel - 'Zero X and the Mutant Lager Monster from Saturn!' ; D