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pff i got a bag of sand. it'll fuck their joints, just gotta be patient.
Possibly, but I'll bet it's too coarse to get into things. Middle-east environments are likely to be well within the operating requirements for any military-hardened versions. So think: dust, dirt, dry clay, and sand.
Diatomaceous earth, and any super-fine starch that can absorb lubricants would be my best bet here. A very, very finely pulverized sand or glass might also do the job. It might also be worthwhile to see what solvents and chemicals can penetrate sealed bearings, eat wire insulation, and corrode water-resistant alloys. Heh, maybe just a jar of brake cleaner would work.
how dare you cast aspersions that i not get the good sand. i challenge you to a duel
Military shit breaks constantly. The army and navy are choke full of technicians working round the clock to maintain and repair all the high end machines we have doing our dirty work.
That some of these abominations of engineering work at all is a minor miracle. Military contractors are notorious for turning out hardware that falls apart on delivery, weighs too much to operate, and sucks up fuel like a sponge.
Don't underestimate sand. It's course, rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere!
Just get some nitric acid, problem solved.
Light weight means aluminum and aluminum, probably keep some galium on hand for debuff.
Bag of flour, then?
Maybe. Depends on how well-sealed those bearings are.