quote: In regards to the internal layout; the main priority there was to minimise the amount of work for Kenny if he decided to model the shuttle with an opening door, or a set of transparent windows through which one could see cockpit. With the door open all you'd be able to see would be a few steps and another door, with the cockpit it'd be just a wall, a console, a door and a chair. I imagine that these same concerns are what drove the design of the Runabout set which is why they are bother compartmentalised.
That's not the only thing that reminds me of the Danube Class runabout - It's the sloped front windows, the position of the nacelles (slightly different) The relative length, the doors on either side. Etc.
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Were it twice the size, it would be a runabout like craft, as it is it's a little spaceship. For the last time, here's a picture of the shuttle before i put it to bed, unless anyone has an interesting request for it. Reverend sent me a little request that I add 3 landing lights to the underside, so this is something of a showcase for them.
Yeah, it could be, but isn't. I'll send anyone the model who wants to turn it into one, but I think I've devoted enough time to this particular ugly duckling already. With a little resizing and some windows and modules you might have a goer, but I've got to move on to a new ship now.
-------------------- Kenny Mitchell, Amateur 3D animator and gynaecologist
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Someone should design a TOS Runabout to settle this once and for all. It would be a cool idea to see one, at least the possibility of one. It is only a thought.
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