Correct. Function over form is a key component in the designs from some eras, but it made for some interesting tech that - and this is important - looked bizarre as hell but actually WORKED. Like the Union Pacific Railroad's turbine-powered diesel locomotives...
This is interesting. Is that salt, ice, or some other kind of crystalline mineral? Either way, it looks awesome!
not quite. (is there a CAR?!? impressive...) and, given that apparently the picture of the cathedral doesn't show up, i'll try again.