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Well, I can change my light bulb by myself, and I'm not an electrican. But I may one to repair a complete ceiling fixture. That's what I'm talking about. I'm sure they made the lights just as easy to exchange on the ship in the future. You just might a ladder or such for higher up ones. And I'd hate to have an engineer bring me a new chair when he sould be fixing someone's replicator. That's what I'm talking about. I wouldn't call changing bulbs and replacing furniture 'engineering.' I don't think it needs 4 years of Academy plus however many extra years to become a fully qualified engineer just to change light bulbs.
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Wow, I just looked at this thread today. Very cool idea. I don't know if I'd be much help, but if I can, I'd love to. I have limited expertise in CAD programs and I'm currently holding a summer job at an architect's office.
Just to confirm. That is NOT me listed in Yakaspat's post, correct? (I hate having the name Daniel, 'cause everyone else seems to have it too.)
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P.S. On the topic of who the lucky person is that changes the lightbulbs aboard starships - I highly doubt that it would just be engineers or those who worked in the engineering department. IMO, the crew of the starship should be crosstrained in at least three other departments besides their own. Basic ship's maintenance and first-aid/triage should definitely be in on that list. And they should have reinforcement after learning the basics. So putting a medic in charge of changing the lightbulbs in sickbay is not so unbelievable to my mind.
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I have a few random thoughts going on, which I will post as soon as I can get them out of a clutter of pencil scribbles and into coherent form. Also, 3D work begins soon...
Treknophyle: Starfleet Prototype? Rings a bell, but I don't think I've seen it. What was in there?
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Starbuck: As I remember it (I haven't opened a copy for years), it was a series of CAD (Macromedia Freehand) line drawings of various variations of the Ent-A-type hulls and nacelles, with some write-ups. Various critics have been either very kind, or somewhat disparaging. However, it was the first of its kind - its contemporaries ere still pen-and-ink - so it was really an attempt to "stretch the envelope".
I have about 20-25 left here in Canada. I do not know if the ones I left in the US at a friends have survived.
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Jeff: No problem. When I've got the shipping info figured out ($ for packaging and postage/courier), I'll post it. I'll try to get to the post office this week.
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Wow! I just stumble across this post today too. What a great idea. I'd like to offer my services if they are needed. I don't have any CAD or 3d experience, but I am one hell of a nitpicker. You can email me at [email protected]
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Treknophyle: now that you've set the price, please email me at [email protected], I'd like to buy two copies each of Starfleet Prototype and the Ent-A plans. If you like I'll even convert my money to $US before picking the books up.
Also, I deal with Canada Post every day at work, I'll grab some info tomorrow on international package shipping.
--Re'k of Xenex / Nelson of Coquitlam
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Dave: Unless you have any issues with sending a hick in Saskatchewan a copy of Prototype, hyuck, you, wheat!, can, Tractor!, reach, Wheat!, me at [email protected] with information regarding all that.
Merci Grando. Or something.
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Here are the prices for the 2 products, as well as shipping/packaging costs. All prices are in US funds (for ease of American and International members). Based on a US Exchange Rate of $1.53. I will accept money orders, or you can wire me using Western Union. _____________________________________
Product: Deck Plans Ent-A = 20.00 US Prototype = 20.00 US _____________________________________
Canada Shipping (Ground): (Must be worked out on a per-area basis. Advise me on quantity and postal code, and I will phone the post office).
If you want some of them, e-mail me at [email protected]. I will ship as soon as the money order/wire has arrived. We seem to have about 20 of each on hand - better count to follow. As I said before, there may be more in Seattle - but I have to get there to check in my friend's storage.
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David- My last update of the generator "thickened" the main components a bit (that was Monday morning I believe). The colors have not yet changed, but they are easily altered and not actually as dark as they appear. I am simply working with very low ambient light and a dramatic distant light source so that I can see the shapes better in these early stages. I have been interviewing for a new job the past couple of days so I have not concentrated as much on the generator. I have started on the Spectrometer, though I have not rendered anything yet. I am taking it a little slower as to not make the same heighth mistake I made with the FF gen. Also, it seems a much more generic in shape than the FF gen so it should not take nearly as long to get the basics worked out on it.
I also wanted to reserve a copy of the Prototype book since it is the only one of yours I don't have. I'll be sending an E-mail in a few, but feel free to hold one for me in case they start getting swallowed up.
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Basil: No problem, and glad to hear from you. Book reserved. Regards model - I am searching for a low-poly figure for you to temporarily drow in. I may try my hand at this as well (using Cararra - not a great program, but adequate - hmmm... may have generic people in archive file. If so, will send to you).
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