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Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :

Based on a description. I'd like to see how different people interpret it.

TOS-era starship, from the Constitution/Miranda family tree.

The secondary hull is attached directly to the saucer section, from the mid point back (i.e., there is no neck, the two sections "merge" into each other). The bottom of the saucer is flat, to allow for the deflector to be unblocked. The nacelles are level with the lower section of the secondary hull, and are attached via "L" shaped pylons emerging from the upper half of the secondary hull.

On the spine of the secondary hull, and rising near aft-section of the primary hull, a conning tower is topped with a torpedo launcher, just above bridge height.

If you design this ship as pencil to paper, or computer image, please post your interpretation of this design.

Thanks.

Posted by Mark Nguyen (Member # 469) on :

Shouldn't this thread be a ways down?

Can't help you with the design, but if you need a bridge...

Mark

Posted by Jason Abbadon (Member # 882) on :

I need a bridge for a design!!!
Help Obi-Nguyen: You're my only hope.
I need a Soverign style re-design bridge for my USS Merrimac and my USS Andor too! [Wink]

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=1755600&uid=657989

I have some ideas for this chalenge too though...
...something like a TOS era Andor design.

Posted by Mark Nguyen (Member # 469) on :

Mmm, I'm intrigued. Got specs or mission parameters? Crew complement, area of operations, expected mission types? For example, the Merrimac has an unusual warp nacelle configuration - this could be reflected on the bridge by expanded or dual engineering consoles.

Message me - we'll talk. [Smile]

Mark

Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :

She should carry about 350-400 crew, expected mission types include long-range exploration, and defense of Federation interests. Essentially, the same as the Constitution-Class.

Posted by Topher (Member # 71) on :

Methinks this should be in DAC...

Posted by Jason Abbadon (Member # 882) on :

Now you're down to only two wishes.
....and no, you can't just wish for more wishes. [Big Grin]

Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :

When you're saying "Constitution/Miranda tree", do you mean the exact same parts (like most fandom ships), or just a contemporary design?

Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :

Contemporary design, with similar design elements.

Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :

So, hmmm, nice designs so far!

Posted by Mucus (Member # 24) on :

Eh. I'd help out if I had drawing skill, unfortunately, I don't.
I do notice that your description does resemble one of the low level frigate designs from that wonderful time-wasting game SFC.

screenshot1
Minus the conning tower of course.
In any case, the game quickly showed me why you don't randomly spin around your ship looking for a good angle for a screen shot [Smile]

screenshot-2

Anyways, this pseudo-useless tangent has been brought to you by the single-cycle computer and the 2's complement number 10010110.

Posted by Topher (Member # 71) on :

Here. [Razz]

Posted by Malnurtured Snay (Member # 411) on :

There we GO!

Er. Nacelles? [Big Grin]

Posted by Topher (Member # 71) on :

I'm trying to figure the nacelles out.

Posted by Phoenix (Member # 966) on :

I don't think the original specs require the nacelles to be on opposite sides... they are obviously both on the other side [Big Grin]

Posted by Reverend (Member # 335) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Topher:
Here.

Try connecting the deck 2 bulge with the top of the secondary hull and make them both part of the same structure.
The shuttle bay doors shouldn't protrude like that, it should be in an alcove recessed into the hull.