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I was speaking to Andrew at Maidstone a few years ago and he did say that whilst it was good in its day it just wontstand up to the modern machines. SMIDSY kept running because we built it a new hardox chassis otherwise the 1mm stainlees steel would only have lasted one or two fights.
It'd be great to see it running but I think it wouldn't be running for very long.
thats why i said it would need to be brought into 2011 :)
change the armour but keep all the internals the same and it would still be a great bot :)
Tornado was one of my favourite robots. But Andy is right, it wouldn't last long in the arena these days. The chassis is a major bodge these days, would need a one to even stand a chance.
Tornado looked sturdy when it ran, what's the main weakness of it, is it the thickness of the steel tubing used for the frame or the armor?
Metal fatigue, its had so many cuts and shuts, bends & welds that its just not strong anymore.