r/SocialistRA 2d ago

My next project Gear Pics

Y'all may know I love diversion cases and hidden secret squirrel spy stuff. So this is the new case I'm adapting for my Ps90 SBR. Double points if anyone actually knows the reference. Lastly, any tips or advice on re-lining instrument cases is much appreciated (since most of my musical experience is limited to running a sound board for a local band).

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u/InsectNegative8865 2d ago

This is some hard-core dork shit, comrade.

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u/JMoc1 1d ago

For when you absolutely have to clear that bank of Feds, a casino full of Borg, or a trench of Jerries.

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u/dark2023 1d ago

THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS MAGS!!!

I love Next-Gen, too. It's literally my number 1 nostalgic "comfort show".

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u/JMoc1 1d ago

Omg, same!

It’s so good to relax to and it’s high brow. Lower Decks has been scratching that itch lately.

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u/dark2023 1d ago edited 1d ago

I also love how many episodes are little morality fables without being silly or heavy-handed about it. Plus, the depiction of Earth as an evolved socialist utopia is cool. I haven't checked out lower decks yet. Sounds like you'd recommend it, though.

Also, do you have a favorite TNG episode (besides 'Darmok' or 'The Inner Light')? Mine is probably 'The Drumhead' or 'Measure of a Man'. They're both just extremely moving and thought-provoking. The question is open to any other fans, btw, so feel free to chime in. Favorite episode and why?

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u/JMoc1 19h ago

I do recommend it. It’s a comedy but also a love letter to everything about Star Trek and what made it so special.

As for an episode from TNG, Drumhead is great, but I like The Wounded. It’s a small episode but it’s about the effects of war on people and how it can erode judgement in the long term. But the episode reaffirms that while it’s better to take a peaceful stance, being peaceful doesn’t mean being passive. Maxwell was right, but Picard believed in that peace that was so fought for. He would protect it, but he let the Cardassians know that Starfleet would be watching.

It’s just a great episode and sets up DS9.

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u/dark2023 13h ago

Yeah, I remember that one now that you mentioned it. I also really liked DS9, too. There's also a bit of an extra layer to that episode as well. Because Captain Maxwell is a highly decorated vetran and the actor portraying him also won the Bronze Star in Vietnam (a medal awarded for heroic actions). So, it made for an extremely thoughtful casting choice. (Though admittedly, I did have to look that up again to fully refresh my memory, I initially just remembered he had some kind of special military award.)