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2018/05/15 21:55:50
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Alluring Mounted Daemonette
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I follow this blog all the time because I get more astounded every week!
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For mother Soviet scotland oh and I like orcs  |
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2018/05/16 12:43:43
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Crazy Marauder Horseman
Poland
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I create account to comment this post - This model is amazing, and You, Sir, are amazing too! Pure awesomness!
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2018/05/16 13:21:02
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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Wow, Poland. Thanks for the comment and welcome to DakkaDakka.
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2018/05/17 00:08:02
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Sacrifice to the Dark Gods
Taipei, Taiwan
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Blackadder, I think you underestimate how many of us are checking in every day to see what you’ve created in each step of the project. Your work is amazing!
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2018/05/17 15:47:56
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Jinking Ravenwing Land Speeder Pilot
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Truly, i agree with Dirt. I check everyday watching your progress. Its outstanding brother
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2018/05/17 15:55:08
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Xeno-Hating Inquisitorial Excruciator
London
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Ditto ... although it's mainly in hope of another inadvertent topless glimpse of BA in the mirror ...
What Titan? There's a Titan? 
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2018/05/17 16:01:59
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Lord of the Fleet
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I'm simply blown away every time I visit this page. I have to ask though, what are you planning to do with it? Have you drawn up rules for this beast?
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2018/05/17 18:40:42
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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I don't get it; have I complained about not getting replies? I went back two pages to check. I for the most part get more responses from Dakka Dakka than many of the other forums I frequent. I haven't gotten one on BOLS for months it seems although this last post did bring out one 
Anyway here's an update and thanks for all the replies; I really appreciate them.
In No Particular Order:
Yesterday I replaced the temporary 6-32 hardware with 10-32 screws and this morning I beefed up the third tier to receive the full 10 kilos of weight it must endure for decades at the least. This little top hat style construction bears easily twice that even without reinforcement so I'm certain even with the top hamper it will serve.
So in no particular order here's my assembly:
https://i.imgur.com/0Ict0U8.jpg
Everything looks rather slapdash and crude at this stage
https://i.imgur.com/PChstET.jpg
The excess framing needs to be cut down now that it is no longer needed
https://i.imgur.com/ppzYPg9.jpg
and the axle sleeves for the knee and 'medial hamstring tendon' actuator (For want of a technical term) need to be pared down and encased.
https://i.imgur.com/TYj85h3.jpg
I'm rather surprised at the interior of the second tier not needing further bracing but I'll add some anyway now that I have a good idea of the direction I'll be pursuing finishing up the articulation mechanisms.
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2018/05/17 21:10:05
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Calculating Commissar
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 The_Blackadder wrote:I don't get it; have I complained about not getting replies? I went back two pages to check. I for the most part get more responses from Dakka Dakka than many of the other forums I frequent. I haven't gotten one on BOLS for months it seems although this last post did bring out one
I haven't been on BoLS in months since the admins there basically killed the forum. Your thread was the only thing keeping me there till I found out you were on Dakka too! 
and the axle sleeves for the knee and 'medial hamstring tendon' actuator (For want of a technical term) need to be pared down and encased.
Looking good! The term would be knee flexor actuator  The opposing actuator would be the extensor. With your knee being a simple hinge, it won't need any of the medial and lateral stabilisers like a human knee that can provide a small degree of abduction/adduction or rotation at the knee (depending on the angle of flexion).
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2018/05/17 21:13:19
 ChargerIIC wrote:If algae farm paste with a little bit of your grandfather in it isn't Grimdark I don't know what is.
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2018/05/17 21:12:33
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Blackadder’s slapdash is precision the rest of us aspire to!
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 Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2018/05/17 23:27:34
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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 War Drone wrote:Ditto ... although it's mainly in hope of another inadvertent topless glimpse of BA in the mirror ...
What Titan? There's a Titan?
Done
Enjoy
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2018/05/18 01:13:20
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Posts with Authority
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Lovely work as always. I'd also like to back your placement of the 'foot' egress doors. There are, literally, thousands, if not TENS of thousands (hundreds of?) lost STC patterns. Who is to say the "standard" pattern isn't the more common, and sensible, one...lost to the ages?
Be sure and give your STC Pattern a good name and background, Arch-Magus.
--Brian
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Falling down is the same as being hit by a planet — "I paint to the 20 foot rule, it saves a lot of time." -- Me
ddogwood wrote:People who feel the need to cheat at Warhammer deserve pity, not anger. I mean, how pathetic does your life have to be to make you feel like you need to cheat at your toy army soldiers game?
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2018/05/18 14:04:13
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Jinking Ravenwing Land Speeder Pilot
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Ohhhh the elusive Topless Black Adder emerges!
So the think with building with matrices and strong geometric shapes is that, as long as properly constructed, greatly increase the overall strength.
You inadvertently picked the strongest possible building material you could use for s project like this. the only way you could have more structural integretity is if they were triangles.
Love the work brother.
You could always cross brace (literally in a X) as it effectively makes 4 triangles. It doesn’t look like you need it here.
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2018/05/18 17:50:35
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
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Wow. cant wait to see it done and painted. Are you going to put a thin "floor piece" on the inside of those lower legs chambers so you can actually place models inside it?
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2018/05/18 21:09:10
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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I think he’s gonna hang drop pod style harnesses all down it!
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Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2018/05/20 01:37:25
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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Exhausted: I'm going to leave you with these two images because I just too mentally exhausted to go any further. https://i.imgur.com/rZMoOtE.jpg  Tomorrow we'll see Imperius Rex make his debut. https://i.imgur.com/siTdIJk.jpg  Wedded as it were to his lower parts. Ha! And hopefully standing on his own.
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2018/05/20 07:40:16
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Impressive, just incredibly impressive. Having a blast following this build!
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Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2018/05/20 12:11:38
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Liberated Grot Land Raida
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Doens't look like it'll fit in the room like that (assuming it's on a table, but still ). Amazing work!
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A Squeaky Waaagh!!
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
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2018/05/20 14:40:08
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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OMO: Oh My Omnissiah! After a bit over a year it is beyond gratifying to sit in front of this construction and gingerly assemble the dozens of components that make up imperius Rex (Not it's name but what came to me yesterday evening when assembling the legs. "First you have to vacuum the floor and dust the furniture" was my better half's injuncture when I proposed to display this creation on the rug in front of the TV. (lest it be damaged if it topples over) My primary concern was ameliorated when it stood without the aid of something to lean against. https://i.imgur.com/ErYsfTT.jpg  This first image is from ground level and appears a bit empty of detail which will be remedied in the coming months. https://i.imgur.com/iNud7xb.jpg  The full on front view is more satisfactory. The proportions look right on to my eye. https://i.imgur.com/iE5VzZ1.jpg  Now that the stability of the model is not in question I'll reassemble it on the console fronting my desk and assemble the rear components as well. https://i.imgur.com/p3mfbE0.jpg  Finally; a 3 foot scale to show the height thus far. Whew!
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2018/05/20 17:08:42
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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A thing of beauty. Hips look a bit thin but I assume they are using some sort of “space metal”. Amazing and super impressive work. I have enjoyed following this for many months and it’s pretty awesome to see it standing like this
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Glory is fleeting, but obscurity lasts forever. 
Considering also your duty as a warrior you should not waver. Because there is nothing more auspicious for a warrior than a righteous war.
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2018/05/20 19:05:13
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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 Ssgt Carl wrote:A thing of beauty. Hips look a bit thin but I assume they are using some sort of “space metal”. Amazing and super impressive work. I have enjoyed following this for many months and it’s pretty awesome to see it standing like this
The hips need to be fleshed out (groan) Most titans of this type have two spindly looking tubular thigh structures which would be inadequate for my purposes. Since this at the moment is only the basic structure there is a lot of detail planned to build up the hips and pelvis substantially.
Right now I am just pleased that the structure can maintain the weight of the upper structure.
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2018/05/20 19:16:51
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Liberated Grot Land Raida
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I knew this thing looked great, but seeing it assembled... Damn that's impressive!
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A Squeaky Waaagh!!
Camkhieri: "And another very cool thing, my phones predictive text actually gave me chicken as an option after typing robot, how cool is that."'
Meercat: "All eyes turned to the horizon and beheld, in lonely and menacing grandeur, the silhouette of a single Grot robot chicken; a portent of evil days to come."
From 'The Plucking of Gindoo Phlem' |
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2018/05/20 20:06:52
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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This beast is so magnificent! A true god-machine in the ....plastic . You need to send photos to Forgeworld and tell them you got tired of waiting for them to get off their butts and make one. Now you can spend the $5,000 on something else.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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2018/05/20 20:44:57
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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The main question is: which room does it sleep in and do the kids have to move out first?
So impressed.
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Stormonu wrote:For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
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2018/05/20 23:38:17
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Blood Angel Terminator with Lightning Claws
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I hate to just post "wow", but wow... Great looking.
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2018/05/21 11:24:04
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Crazy Marauder Horseman
Poland
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I find only one word - MAJESTIC
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2018/05/21 12:00:17
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Xeno-Hating Inquisitorial Excruciator
London
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That is so impressive! I think you've nailed the proportions.
And yeah, what Frodeck said. Absolutely majestic!
And your beach photo's great. Reminds me of Planet of the Apes
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2018/05/21 15:30:39
Subject: Re:Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Posts with Authority
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You have captured the (machine) spirit of this beast in a way no others have.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
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Falling down is the same as being hit by a planet — "I paint to the 20 foot rule, it saves a lot of time." -- Me
ddogwood wrote:People who feel the need to cheat at Warhammer deserve pity, not anger. I mean, how pathetic does your life have to be to make you feel like you need to cheat at your toy army soldiers game?
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2018/05/22 10:17:39
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
The Great Satan (East Coast)
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Well it's been quite a few accolades in the past the past few days culminating in this one from Briancj You have captured the (machine) spirit of this beast in a way no others have.
which sums it up nicely. It's a good thing that The Blackadder is immune to such high praise and can accept it at its face value.  Seriously though; I have been in quite a loss of how to proceed and in what area to work on next after the emotional drain of this current milestone. Last night I came to the decision to continue with the greaves and address the tedium of detailing the second and third tiers. That and perhaps beginning the main weapons yoke mount for which I finally have a plan. Again thank you all for the glowing replies and I'll try to remain worthy of them.  Automatically Appended Next Post: War Drone wrote:That is so impressive! I think you've nailed the proportions.
And yeah, what Frodeck said. Absolutely majestic!
And your beach photo's great. Reminds me of Planet of the Apes
Yes, the Blackadder does have a certain simian aspect to his visage. It's a wonder what the lovely Mrs Blackadder ever saw in him.
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"It is easier to deceive people than it is to convince them that they have been deceived."
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2018/05/22 11:46:03
Subject: Blackadder Attempts to build an Imperial Warmonger Titan
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Xeno-Hating Inquisitorial Excruciator
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I was actually thinking more of Charlton Heston on the beach ,-)
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