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Re: Moonbase & 32x32 landing pads
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:58:56 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Roger Rothhaar writes:
> As the size of the moonbase continues to increase it would seem
> to require support from larger spacecraft than those which would
> be accomodated by the "moon's surface"(48x48 plates). I wouldn't
> think there would be stripes painted on the surface:)
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> There has been some discussion of the 32x32 landing plates, mainly
> how they do not fit the standard footprint except in certain combinations.
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> I offer:
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> http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=221071
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> from an earlier experiment with modularity as an example of
> how the 32x32 plates could be used. These landing pads would represent
> reinfoced structures to support larger spacecraft. Possibly with internal
> power/fueling support, landing beacons, tractor beam equipment for
> auto-landing, etc. Although single pads are shown, larger arrangements
> could be made.
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> My work doesn't have structures or corridors to link with the standard
> (I'm not a prolific structure builder) but the method might be adaptable.
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> roger
Interesting concept. However, the original plan for large scale moonbase
displays (such as that for next year's Brickfest) was to have a separate
landing/runway area, which would be based on the 32x32 footprint of the
landing pad and T junction road plates. I see no reason we couldn't
incorporate a few landing pads in the middle of the main layout, though I
think they ought to be more centered on the 48x48 footprint. Building them
up onto pillars like you did would make for an interesting visual, and
adding ramps (or even the standard attachment corridors) to gain access to
the pads would be cool. They'd be sort of an executive landing area, closer
to the main buildings.
Adrian
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 | | Re: Moonbase & 32x32 landing pads
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| (...) Submitted for your approval: My first section of Moonbase incorperates the 32x323 landing pad. The concept is for a small pad for cargo and light ship landing in the midst of a large base. (URL) a "Cargo Hopper" on the pad: (URL) am planning (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.space)
| | | Re: Moonbase & 32x32 landing pads
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| (...) But you could easily conceive of the moonbase as having been built up over the years, one module at a time, as the population expanded. As such, you wouldn't expect the layout to be perfectly planned. Of course, this conception fits the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.space)
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| As the size of the moonbase continues to increase it would seem to require support from larger spacecraft than those which would be accomodated by the "moon's surface"(48x48 plates). I wouldn't think there would be stripes painted on the surface:) (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.space)
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