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In lugnet.space, Jacob Sparre Andersen writes:
> Duane:
>
> > > I suppose there should be a small cargo docking port (CDP)
> > > standard as well. Perhaps anything larger would require
> > > special construction (and therefore would be a big deal).
> >
> > How about cargo bays? What size should we look at here? Should they be
> > accessed by a docking port, or should they be a "fly-in" type?
>
> Why not both kinds.
True. Some cargo wouldn't need to be hauled aboard, just connected. Like fuels
for example.
> I don't think we need to define any
> standards for "fly-in" docks,
Agreed. They should be built to accomodate whatever they house.
> but a CDP standard would be
> useful. I am thinking of something with an opening of 80 LU
> by 160 LU (roughly three minifigs tall), but an intermediate
> size might be nice for smaller vessels.
Sounds good. What do y'all think? Should there should be at least three sizes
which should accomodate most minifig scale ships?
> If you keep your cargo in pressurised containers, there is
> no need for as specific docking port.
That's really handy for a container full of ketchup which needs just a hose
that runs right into a tap in the mess :-)
-Tom McD.
when replying, they also threw spamcake overboard at the Boston Tea Party.
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On Thu, 23 Sep 1999 17:54:27 GMT, "Tom McDonald"
<radiotitan@spamcake.yahoo.com> wrote:
> True. Some cargo wouldn't need to be hauled aboard, just connected. Like fuels
> for example.
Ooo, cool idea -- put a standard port on a fuel module, except instead of
an airlock door, there're just fuel-feed connectors. If these feeds are
also standardized, the receiving ship just plugs into the fuel
automatically. If not, the engineers have to open the port-door on their
side, and manually connect their hoses (or whatever) to the fuel module.
> Sounds good. What do y'all think? Should there should be at least three sizes
> which should accomodate most minifig scale ships?
Seesm like two would be enough. One for personnel, another for cargo (or
major connections).
Steve
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