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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Axeman 3D: [QB] OK, here's the product of a couple of hours work listening to Pink Floyd and working on the idea from Reverend... [URL=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2886481214_2f594c8e65_o.jpg]Trek-Hex modules on planet surface[/URL] They're roughly based on Revs hex design, with minor modifications. I wanted to see what would crop up when putting them in an environment, and it gave me further ideas which we might or might not implement one day. They're 20m across at maximum width, and about 3.5m high. I used a tongue and groove idea, with the indent on the top mirrored by an identical bit jutting out below which would act as feet when just on a surface. This means they would fit well together, and connectors could easily be lined up and automated. Some of the things I thought about when looking at this picture were... [b]Lights[/b] It needed spots so people can find their way in the dark when in the vicinity, and to light the surroundings. [b]Shutters[/b] What if there were sandstorms or a breach in the window? Security even? [b]Stairs[/b] On some planets you could fit external stairs without the need to waste space inside. [b]Foundations[/b] Self leveling legs? special platform? Concrete? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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