WIP Starship (read: Giant Cone)
Posted 01-30-2012 at 03:19 PM by Izack
Here it is so far:
My first 3D model and first completely original Orbiter...thing. It'll get better. I hope.
In the mean time, I'm in the middle of the idea phase. Here's what I want it to do, at least for now:
1. Be capable of interstellar and interplanetary flight using magical antimatter whatever engines (MAWEs.) Accelerates nominally at ~10m/s^2.
2. Carry four multipurpose shuttles capable of ferrying UMMUs and cargo down to the surface of unexplored bodies. Two for atmospheric use and two for airless use. Also, space probes and Big Dumb Cargo Landers.
3. Have functionality where it lacks sexy visuals. -style development. Hey, it does say in the SDK documentation:
So I'm planning on power and engine management, life support, crew/cargo management, perhaps prelaunch customisation of shuttles handled by mothership, etc.
4. Be fun, not just to develop but to play with. If it's considered as an option for Orbiter Galaxy missions I'll be very happy.
Here's what I need:
1. Modelling skills. The mesh needs 1e6% improvement. This will hopefully come with time and tutorials. Tips/recommendations welcome!!
2. Here's the big one: Ideas for shuttles. They won't be prettier than the mothership. Both models should be crewed by four people and be able to carry either 12 more people or 6 UCGO crates. If you'd like to donate meshes, that's even better. Pretty please?
3. Any other kind of feedback. I'm making this for you after all.
My first 3D model and first completely original Orbiter...thing. It'll get better. I hope.
In the mean time, I'm in the middle of the idea phase. Here's what I want it to do, at least for now:
1. Be capable of interstellar and interplanetary flight using magical antimatter whatever engines (MAWEs.) Accelerates nominally at ~10m/s^2.
2. Carry four multipurpose shuttles capable of ferrying UMMUs and cargo down to the surface of unexplored bodies. Two for atmospheric use and two for airless use. Also, space probes and Big Dumb Cargo Landers.
3. Have functionality where it lacks sexy visuals. -style development. Hey, it does say in the SDK documentation:
Quote:
It may be tempting to create an extremely detailed 3D model with tens of thousands of mesh vertices, and megabytes of textures – but don’t. Remember that many people may have lower-powered computers than you, and that the sexiest spacecraft is worthless if it degrades framerate to un-playability. Also, your model may compete with tens or hundreds of other objects for processor cycles.
Therefore, aim for low polygon count.
Therefore, aim for low polygon count.
4. Be fun, not just to develop but to play with. If it's considered as an option for Orbiter Galaxy missions I'll be very happy.
Here's what I need:
1. Modelling skills. The mesh needs 1e6% improvement. This will hopefully come with time and tutorials. Tips/recommendations welcome!!
2. Here's the big one: Ideas for shuttles. They won't be prettier than the mothership. Both models should be crewed by four people and be able to carry either 12 more people or 6 UCGO crates. If you'd like to donate meshes, that's even better. Pretty please?
3. Any other kind of feedback. I'm making this for you after all.
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I actually think clean and sleek looks good for a starship. Maybe it's just an aesthetic thing, but it reminds me of the lines of a cigarette design speedboat, which confers a feeling of speed to it.
I take it you're also going to have a Magical Deflection Whatever Field (MDWF) to push aside relativistic space dust? Or will the nose simply be composed of lightweight foamed Unobtanium alloy?Posted 01-30-2012 at 08:31 PM by Mandella 
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MDWF. Something like that, yes.
A little work done on the Leo airless lander:
Posted 01-30-2012 at 08:56 PM by Izack 
Updated 01-30-2012 at 09:03 PM by Izack -
Ah, of course all vessels will receive proper modules. C++ writing is already underway.
Also, hardened some of the lighthugger's edges, so the docking bays are actually visible:
Posted 01-30-2012 at 11:15 PM by Izack
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Hmm, incidentally the author of the book that inspired my design, Alastair Reynolds, drew a sketch of what he thought it would look like, 12 years after writing the book:
Considering a novel was all I had to go on, I'd say mine isn't bad!Posted 01-30-2012 at 11:53 PM by Izack
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No, not bad at all!
Keep it up!Posted 01-31-2012 at 02:15 AM by Eli13
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Main engines are operational, gimballing not yet implemented. Attitude control system operating at 10% capability, will be operational by Tuesday.
Posted 01-31-2012 at 04:23 AM by Izack
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Posted 01-31-2012 at 05:30 PM by Scruce
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Noooooo!
Posted 01-31-2012 at 08:56 PM by Izack
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You don't give yourself enough credit for this. Although it does remind me of the stylish vacuum cleaner I have.
Also, I'd be be more than happy to give you my old Potatoshuttle mesh to use for atmospheric landers! If you don't mind its huge amount of...derp.
Posted 02-05-2012 at 05:47 AM by River Crab
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[This post has been deleted.]Posted 02-05-2012 at 09:31 PM by Pipcard
Updated 01-03-2013 at 10:06 PM by Pipcard
