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Here's something new for you folks, a 24th Century long-range shuttle, based on a design for the Korolev-Class Captain's Yacht that we're developing over at ASDB.
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I like everything except the "ball thingies" at the ends of the nacelles.
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Thats a nice shuttle but the decals looks more like Post-TNG. But that's not so really important!
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yeah, most post-TOS ships have no balls.
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Lobo: The markings are indeed of the post-TNG era.
Jason & Mike: Correct, nacelle balls aren't that common but there's nothing to say that a 24th Century design can't have them. If I recall correctly the Enterprise-E has a set of balls on the MSD, although they are internal components and cannot be seen on the exterior.
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That would be nice, if it weren't for the fact that the Danube-Class were the first ever Runabouts. The distinction between a long range shuttle and a Runabout, as far as I can see is simple; Runabouts are mini starships complete with weapons, a scientific sensor suite and modular mission pods. A long range shuttle is just a big shuttle with no weapons, a standard sensor package and an inflight movie.
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I'm not arguing canon here. I'm just saying if anything qualifies as a runabout, this would. Since it isn't "real" we don't have to worry about that, though, do we?
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Well, this gets into the realm of picky rationalizations that I often hate, but perhaps the term "runabout" was something new specifically for the Danube-class. (Along with the runabouts being the first small-size starships with their own NCC- numbers.)
However, the distinction between long-range shuttles and runabouts is probably sufficient already.
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It looks like a cross btw the Sovvie Captain's Yacht and Data's Scout. Very nice, but aesthetically hardly Pre-TNG. More like, Post-VOY.
If anything is a long-range shuttle, it's the class the SS Raven belongs to. The thing is basically a buffed-up Runabout, I can only dream of how the Maquis would've tweaked it if they'd gotten hold of a few. Mmmm...
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"The runabout is a true multirole starship with engine efficiencies and cargo capacities proportional to larger vessels"
This does seam to clearly define what a Runabout is and when you take into account the dialogue in (DS9) "Paradise" it's clear that the term runabout is a relatively recent one. The confusion with long range shuttles and Runabouts probably arise because of the similar size and configuration of the craft. It may also be worth noting that a long range shuttle was mention in the TMP radio chatter, apparently they have been in use for some time. Indeed you may also classify Spock's "Surak" courier as such.
Nimpin: I think the Raven is just a little too big to be considered a shuttle, more like a small science/colony vessel. However given it's small size and apparent landing capabilities, in it's day it may have filled some of the roles that the Runabouts would later take over.
As for the style it was based largely on Proberts early Type-7 concepts (this is most evident in that Yacht), hence the forward opening door and connected cockpit window.
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quote:Originally posted by Reverend: As for the style it was based largely on Proberts early Type-7 concepts (this is most evident in that Yacht), hence the forward opening door and connected cockpit window.
Ha! I thought the same thing. But for being pre-TNG there are too many corners. Seems something Eaves would have come up with. For pre-TNG, I'd add some more organic lines, for the front window and the pylons for example.
You could try to add some bussard collectors instead of type 6-hexagonal front ends for the nacelles.
Did I forget something? Oh yes, looks fantastic (as always).
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